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.

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.