Public Service Month Essay Contest

Due: February 9, 2009 Length: 600-650 words Best Essay: $300 prize, Second $150, Third $50 Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students Award Night: Monday, February 23, 2009 at 7 PM! Submit by: email csl@shu.edu or drop off at the Center for Servant Leadership, Presidents Hall – Lower Level The Public Service Month essay asks our writers to answer four questions that will help us better understand the challenges of leadership in fulfilling the University’s mission to develop servant leaders: What is leadership? What is service? What is the difference between the two? Explain how the two can go together.

Location Change for November 18th Program

Please note that the location for our November 18th Program, Effective Planning and Models of Co-teaching , has changed to the University Library, Beck Rms A & B (lower floor). The program will begin at 6:30pm.

Job Opportunity - After School Enrichment Program

Instructors wanted to teach after school enrichment programs in ceramics and mosaics. Grades K-5. Training period needed. Transportation necessary. School districts include: Maplewood, South Orange, Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills, Glen Ridge, Chatham. Classes run between 2:30p-4:30p, Monday thru Friday. Flexible schedule. Salary $20-$25 per class. For more information, login to setonhall.erecruiting.com. The Career Center at Seton Hall will be more than happy to assist you with any further questions regarding your account.

Xi Gamma Member Awarded 3 Scholarships

A very warm congratulations to Xi Gamma member, Antonio Totino, who was honored by the Alberto Italian Studies Institute with three scholarhips. Antonio was the recipient of the UNICO Passaic Valley Chapter Scholarhip, the Ciccolini Scholarship, and the Nicastro/Coccia Scholarship for Educators.

Back-to-School Fashion Show & Dinner

The College of Education and Human Services is holding its Second Annual Back to School Fashion Show on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 6:30pm-9pm. This year a hot dinner will be provided for the same price! Students pay $5 (Card swipers will be available for students to swipe their SHU ID). Non-students pay $10. If you so wish, for $5 more you can purchase 15 raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the many prizes offered. This professional development program will go over smart career fashions for teachers in the field while offering attendees an opportunity to sit together, network and have a nice dinner. More importantly, proceeds of this event will go towards a scholarship for Education students in memory of SEA Pirate & KDP member, Mary Jennings. Honor Cord Service Points will be given to KDP members who volunteer or attend the event. Please sign the KDP sheet at the ticket table as proof.

KDP - Xi Gamma Board for 2008-2010

A very warm welcome and congratulations to the KDP - Xi Gamma Board of Officers for 2008-2010: President: Rosemary Coyle Vice President: Audrena Campagna Secretary: Marian Behnan Treasurer: Joanna Rose Membership Chair: Brad Harris Historian: Dina Fellanto

Volunteer Service Opportunities for Honor Cord

The SHU Campus Ministry Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) Office offers a wide variety of opportunities to give back to the community. Several programs/events are held right on campus. For more information on volunteer programs/events for 2008-2009, log onto http:///admin.shu.edu/dove and click on "Calendar".

Nominations - Xi Gamma Officers for 08-10

It is time to select Xi Gamma’s Officers for 2008-2010. Xi Gamma is requesting nominations for active status KDP Xi Gamma members who would like to gain experience as well as benefit from serving as officers. Nominations can be made either by mailing the form sent to your address, calling 973-761-9661, or replying to the nomination e-mail sent to you by arochoom@shu.edu . Forms are also available at the front desk of the Dean's Suite - Jubilee Hall, 4th floor. Members have the option to nominate themselves. Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, August 27th.

Earn Honor Cord Service Points!

KDP Xi Gamma members who are completing their graduate programs and are already Seton Hall Alumni are eligible to receive Honor Cord Service points by becoming Pirate Mentors. This is an excellent opportunity to give back to the Seton Hall Community and assist current students/alumni who are in or interested in your career field. Participants are required to already be an SHU alumnus in order to qualify to be a Pirate Mentor. What is a Pirate Mentor? As a Mentor, you will connect with current students and fellow alumni to share information about careers. Pirate Mentors serve as industry experts and role models on career related issues. What Does a Pirate Mentor do? As a Pirate Mentor, you will control the number of people who may contact you, the specific information to be released to them, and how you want to be contacted (e-mail or phone). Mentoring is a rewarding experience and keeps you connected to the University in a vital way! To become a Pirate Mentor, click on the link below: http://studentaffairs.shu.edu/career/alumni-piratepride-piratenavigator.html If you need further information, contact The Career Center at careers@shu.edu or call 973-761-9355.

Welcome New Xi Gamma Members!

Congratulations to all new Xi Gamma members inducted at Seton Hall University on April 26th and May 18th, 2008.

A special thanks to our KDP Induction Keynote Speaker, Angelina Martino Finnegan, Principal of Rockaway Meadow School and former Xi Gamma Presdient, for her inspiring words. Xi Gamma is looking forward to another successful year of programming.

Education & Healthcare Professions Career Fair at SHU

World Language Teacher of the Year 2008

Congratulations to Xi Gamma's very own Associate Counselor, Dr. Joan Jensen, for receiving the World Language Teacher of the Year 2008 award for Outstanding Contributions to World Language Education. Joan was featured in an article from The Independent Press.

When a Parent Has Cancer: Strengthening the School's Response

The Wellness Community in collaboration with the Somerset County Office of Youth Services presents: When a Parent Has Cancer: Strengthening the School's Response Workshop for Educators with Keynote Speaker: Wendy Harpham, MD, Author of "When a Parent Has Cancer" (Professional development hours available CEU applications pending) Date: April 3, 2008 Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm Cost: $25 (includes lunch & workshop materials) For more info: www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cnj

Education & Healthcare Professions Career Fair

You are invited to Seton Hall University’s Education and Healthcare Professions Career Fair Thursday, April 17, 2008 4:30pm - 6:30pm Seton Hall University University Center, Main Lounge For more information and registration, please click on the following link: http://studentaffairs.shu.edu/career/employer-hcpcf-intro.htm If you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact The Career Center at 973-761-9355.

Military Families: A Struggle on the Homefront

The Women's Resource Center presents:

Military Families: A Struggle on the Homefront
Monday, March 10th at 8:30 PM
Pirate's Cove, University Center

Come, meet & learn from families who have loved ones stationed abroad. The deployment of troops affects family members in a variety of work places as well as children in schools.

This program seeks to better understand the affects of war from a domestic perspective and what we can do to be of further support to those going through this challenge.

Another successful KDP Program!

Thank you to all faculty, KDP members and Education students who participated in Xi Gamma's Purposeful Learning in the 21st Century program featuring New Jersey's Teacher of the Year for 2007-2008, John Kline.

A special thanks to Professor Lauren McFadden for engaging several class sections to participate and benefit from the resources given. A total of 50 participants attended.

Congratulations to Antonio Totino!

Congratulations to Kappa Delta Pi and SEA Pirate Member, Antonio Totino, for receiving Student Servant Leader Honorable Mention. He will be recognized at Seton Hall's Public Service Month Award Ceremony on Wednesday, February 27th at 7pm. Such recognition is given to students who exemplify the ideals of servant leadership on and off campus.

"Purposeful Learning in the 21st Century"

How can we become agents of change in the classroom? How do we increase civic responsibility within students? How do we continue to inspire students?

Please join us on February 28th at 7pm - Chancellor's Suite for "Purposeful Learning in the 21st Century" with guest speaker John Kline, Recipient of New Jersey's Teacher of the Year 2007-2008 Award

Refreshments will be served.

Do It Just: Stepping Stones to a Great Career

Is Social Justice important to you? Do you like travel and adventure? Would you like the opportunity to work on important issues, learn valuable work skills and build a great resume??

Come and learn about GREAT post-baccalaureate service experiences.

When: February 6 at 7:00 pm
Where: Chancellor's Suite, Main Lounge

Sponsored by the Career Center, Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership and Lambda Psi Delta

Honor Cord Service Forms - Due April 4, 2008

The deadline to submit Kappa Delta Pi service hours/checks for honor cords is Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 4:30pm. For your convenience, the Honor Cord Service Forms are available online on this blog as well on the Seton Hall KDP Web site: http://education.shu.edu/studentnet/KDP/index.html Hard copies of the forms are available at the College of Education & Human Services Dean's Suite - 4th floor Jubilee Hall.

KDP Annual Holiday Celebration 2007

Xi Gamma closed the Fall Semester and celebrated the Holidays this past month at the Kappa Delta Pi Annual Holiday Celebration. Both KDP alumni and new members were able to get to know each other over a hot holiday meal, pastries and coffee.

KDP members also showed their support to SHU alumni serving in Iraq by creating cards to be sent over in collaboration with the Alumni Relations Office.

Power Brain Education Program

On October 30th, 2007, our Xi Gamma chapter kicked off the semester to a wonderful start with a Power Brain Education Seminar.

Education Instructors Heidi Cohen and Dave Beal were the presenters for the evening.

Heidi Cohen enjoys teaching BE clases and assisting with training teachers in the BE Program. Dave Beal is the New York Coordinator for Power Brain Education and the Brain Education for Enahnced Learning Program. He trains teachers nation-wide in Brain Education helping teachers and their students realize their potential to be healthy, happy, peaceful and productive both in school and at home.

The evening's activities proved to be very enlightening, innovative and adaptable to the classroom setting.