Xi Gamma Holiday Meeting

Thank you to all you attended Xi Gamma's Holiday Meeting last week. A special thank you to Dr. Nancy Borkowski for sharing great tips with our members on how to spruce up their resume and networking sites for the new year.

Deadline to RSVP for Holiday Meeting

Xi Gamma Members, Don't forget to RSVP today, 12/1/09, if you plan on attending our Annual Holiday Meeting on December 9th at 6:30pm. If you plan on attending, please send an e-mail to omayra.arocho@shu.edu

Creative Teaching with Web Tools Program

Come join us for our next program, Creative Teaching with Web Tools! When: Thursday, November 19th at 7pm Where: Jubilee Hall, 4th floor, Rm 464 (Computer Lab) Professional Development Points and Honor Cord points will be rewarded to members who attend!

Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Join Seton Hall's Team, Seton Hall for Autism! Walk Now for Autism When: Sunday, October 18th Where: Nomahegan Park, Cranford NJ Register for Seton Hall's Team at: https://www.kintera.org/faf/teams/searchGroupTeams.asp?ievent=304677&lis=1&kntae304677=C940CEE5F7BC4A7BAB8C6F90E768D409 For more info, contact Barbara Cooley at 973-761-9347 or barbara.cooley@shu.edu KDP Honor Service Cord Points will be awarded!!!

Another great program for Xi Gamma!

Xi Gamma would like to thank presenters Julie Coe and Jenny Maloni for sharing their experiences with Autism and The Friendship Puzzle book which will be a valuable resource in the classroom. A very special thanks to all faculty members who brought their classes and KDP members who attended. We had over 70 in attendance!

Alumni Stay Connected: Find us on Facebook!

Attention all CEHS Alumni! Now you can stay connected with other CEHS Alumni and receive the latest updates on programming and resources. Find us on Facebook under Seton Hall - College of Education & Human Services Alumni and become a fan today!

SHU Student Involvement Fair - 9/10/09

Xi Gamma will have a table representing KDP at Seton Hall's Involvement Fair on Thursday, September 10th from 11am-4pm on The Green. The Involvement Fair serves to inform SHU students of various academic, cultural & social organizations on campus. Please feel free to stop by and say hi! KDP members can also buy our new KDP Twill T-shirts at the table. (For more details, refer to the May 26 post below)

Upcoming KDP Program - September 16th

On Wednesday, September 16th, at 5:30pm in the Chancellor's Suite, co-authors Julie Coe and Jenny Maloni will be visiting SHU to speak about their experiences with Autism and The Friendship Puzzle book. Both Julie and Jenny were recently featured in the news in D.C. Click on the link below to see the video: http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/072709_autism_inspires_book_by_local_women

KDP Twill T-shirts for Sale!

Show your pride while supporting your chapter! 100% Cotton, pre-shrunk shirts with 2-color sewn on letters also make a perfect gift for fellow members. Purchases support your local Xi Gamma’s programming efforts at Seton Hall University. Twill T-shirts are $20; two for $35. To purchase a T-shirt, contact Omayra at 973-761-9661. Members can either purchase a T-shirt on campus (Jubilee Hall, Rm 477) or at an upcoming KDP - Xi Gamma program (TBA).

The ABC's of Wellness for Teachers

Feeling stressed out from work? Lacking energy? Sensing an overall decrease in wellness? Kappa Delta Pi can help! The ABC's of Wellness for Teachers by Teena Ruark Gorrow, Susan Marie Muller and Kappa Delta Pi is an A-Z guide for improving your well-being in and out of the classroom. Get classroom ideas as well as tips for self-improvement and stress relief. To order visit: www.kdpstore.org

Welcome New Xi Gamma Members!

Xi Gamma would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new chapter members inducted on April 26, 2009. We look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming meetings and events!

Community Service Opportunity!

Ecole Toussaint Louverture School in East Orange, NJ is holding its annual Career Day on Friday, April 3, 2009. The goal of Career Day is to have the students interact with a wide variety of professionals and occupational groups. This will create an understanding that will help them prepare for their future career. Louverture is currently seeking volunteers to serve as speakers for students in grades 1 to 5. The time commitment will be approximately 3 hours in the morning (9am-12pm). Speakers would share the type of work that is involved in their field. If interested, please contact Grace Gordon at 973-266-2951.

Another Successful Xi Gamma Program!

Congratulations to Xi Gamma for another successful program! Serving Young Heroes: Guiding Children/Youth through Military Deployment had 64 students in attendance in addition to 8 faculty members and 4 administrators. A special thanks to our faculty who promoted the program to students and to our presenters Rachel Lyons, Curtis Myers, and Bill Sardone for assisting our KDP members and CEHS students in becoming more aware of this important topic.

Serving Young Heroes Program

In honor of Public Service Month 2009, Kappa Delta Pi and the College of Education and Human Services presents: Serving Young Heroes: Guiding Children/Youth through Military Deployment When: Wed, February 18, 2009 at 4:30pm Where: Chancellor’s Suite, University Center Speaker Rachel Lyons, County 4-H agent - Operation: Military Kids will provide information, video and resources for parents/guardians, teachers, counselors, and social workers working with young students dealing with the affects of military deployment.