Xi Gamma Induction tomorrow!

Xi Gamma is very excited to be inducting new members and honoring those that have served their community tomorrow at 10am, Jubilee Hall Auditorium, SHU. Candidates need to report to Jubilee Hall Auditorium by 9:15am to check in, turn in their Initiate Forms (if not done already), and be placed in line for procession. (An e-mail was sent to candidates) KDP Twill Shirts will be sold for $20!

KDP Induction 2010 RSVP Due!

Deadline for KDP 4/24 Induction is this Friday, April 9th at 4pm! Please be sure to submit your purple RSVP form and check made out to "Seton Hall University" to Omayra Arocho, Jubilee Hall 477 by 4pm.

Volunteers Needed - Louverture Career Day

East Orange School District is looking for volunteers to serve as speakers for Louverture Career Day Extravaganza on March 26, 2010 from 9am-12pm. Students attending are from grades 1-5. Volunteers would share with the students the type of work they are doing, what hobbies they have, etc. The goal si to have students become aware of the variety of careers available to them. If interested, contact Grace Gordon at 973-266-5940.

Volunteers Needed - Educ Career Fair 3/25

Earn Honor Stole Service Points while networking!!! KDP volunteers are needed for the Education Career Fair at Seton Hall on March 25th. E-mail Nancy Borkowski at nancy.borkowski@shu.edu with: 1. What times you are able to assist (see below) 2. Your cell phone number where you can be reached Please dress professionally and know that you will be given time to meet with employers during your time assisting us! Shifts for Education Career Fair (Thurs, March 25): 3:00-4:00 Greet employers (students should be dressed nicely) 3:30-4:30 Greet employers (dress nicely) 4:30-5:30 Student Registration/Evaluation (dress nicely) 5:30-6:30 Student Registration/Evaluation 6:00-7:00 Clean Up

Earn Honor Stole Points - 2/23/10

Earn 5 KDP Honor Stole Points for attending: Doing Well While Ding Good: Non-Profit Careers February 23rd @ 5:15 PM Chancellor's Suite, University Center Debunk myths and learn about types of positions in non-profit organizations: Marketing and Public Relations, Event Planning, Development, Consulting, Management, State Government Members must sign the attendance sheet at the beginning of the program and stay in order to count the program for points.

Community Service Opp! Earn Honor Stole Points

The NJ ASK Saturday Program in Glenfield Middle School needs students who can dedicate 3-6 consecutive Saturdays from 8am -12pm. They are given breakfast every morning and they are assigned to reading, writing, or math depending on their strengths. The program consists of sitting with a small group of students for one-on-one help with an individual subject matter. The volunteers will be assigned to a particular teacher and stay there for the day. The class is about 15 minutes of lecturing and then the students break off into small groups to work individually with students based on what the teacher just taught. If interested, please email Sylvia Bryant at SBryant@montclair.k12.nj.us and mention the NJ ASK Saturday Program.

Earn Honor Stole Service Points!!!

Xi Gamma is a member of the Public Service Month Committee at Seton Hall University. KDP members who attend any of the remaining events this month and sign in will be awarded 5 honor stole programming pts per program. For upcoming programs go to: http://www.shu.edu/events/public-service-month.cfm Volunteer Opportunity for CEHS undergraduates Current, SHU undergraduate education majors are needed to share their experiences during lunch with visiting high schools on campus. Dates are February 18th and March 3rd. If interested, contact KDP Counselor, Omayra Arocho, at omayra.arocho@shu.edu or call 973-761-9661.

Feb 3rd Program - Honor Cord Points Awarded!

The Intersection of Wall Street & Sesame Street: the impact of the financial crisis on children’s sense of wellbeing and educational attainment Presenters: Dr. Laura Palmer and Dr. Margaret Brady-Amoon Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Time: 4:30pm Location: Chancellor's Suite, University Center Professional Development Hours and Honor Cord Points will be awarded for attendance!

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.