Kappa Delta Pi at Seton Hall University: December 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Best Gift? A Scholarship!!!

Give yourself a present this year - Win a scholarship! Winter break is a great time to work on scholarship applications. Many deadlines are upcoming in late December and January! In addition to those listed below, the Academic Resource Center (ARC) is available to assist students in finding the right scholarship for them, and guide them through the application process. Please call, e-mail, or drop by. Additional information can be found on the following web pages: ARC Homepage: http://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/arc/index.cfm Scholarship information at the ARC: http://www.shu.edu/academics/artsci/arc/arc-scholarship-opportunities.cfm Or to contact the Academic Resource Center: call: 973-761-9108 e-mail: arc@shu.edu drop in to A&S 202

Monday, December 13, 2010

Successful KDP Holiday Gathering!

Our warmest and sincerest thanks to Xi Gamma for making this year’s Kappa Delta Pi Holiday Gathering/Gift Drive a huge success. Some of you could not attend and still made the extra effort of purchasing several gifts and dropping them off. Five large bags were delivered to SHU’s DOVE Office with 75+ gifts for young people ages 10-18. Your selection of gifts was awesome! Thanks to your thoughtfulness and generosity, there will be many happy young people this Christmas.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

"Skooled in the Hood 'n the Burbs"

MLKSA in conjuction with the CEHS, SEA Pirates, SAB, HRL, and HRPC presents "Skooled in dha Hood & dha Burbs" This discussion of urban vs. suburban education will feature several panelists in the field including our very own Dean DePierro and Dr. Westervelt. Stop by! Wed, Dec 8th @ 8:30 PM, McNulty Amphitheater. SHU Compass Points and KDP Honor Stole Points will be awarded for full attendance.

How Can I Become a Xi Gamma Member?

In order to join Kappa Delta Pi-Xi Gamma Chapter, undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) enrolled under the College of Education and Human Services are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Graduate students enrolled in the college are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above. Every spring semester from mid to the end of February, CEHS undergraduate and graduate students meeting the GPA requirement by the previous fall semester are sent an invitation to become members of Kappa Delta Pi - Xi Gamma Chapter.

It is vital that your mailing address is up-to-date with Seton Hall University's Office of Enrollment Services (973-761-9332) as this is the information used to invite candidates to the Annual Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony held in April.

Service Honor Stole (Optional for Graduating Members)

Kappa Delta Pi members who demonstrate service and commitment to the Honor Society goals throughout the year can earn a special stole to wear at graduation. Honor stoles are awarded to graduating members who have satisfied the optional service requirements at the KDP Annual Induction Ceremony held in April.

Ideally, Service Honor Stole activity should be a mixture of service to the chapter, to the profession, and to the community at large. At least 30 points must be accrued per year in order to earn the Service Honor Cord.

There are three ways to earn points:

• Attending meetings/programs/co-sponsored programs: 5 points for each meeting/program attended. Meetings/Programs are very important, as we use these for planning and carrying out chapter goals.

• Serving on KDP committees/attending KDP webinars: 5 points. (i.e. Participating in a fundraiser, Assisting in KDP functions and activities, Attending a KDP conference)

• Volunteer Service: 30 hrs = 15 points. (i.e. Any educationally or community oriented service such as library storytelling, the YMCA, tutoring, SHU Pirate Mentor, SHU 500, Mary Jennings Scholarship fundraiser, etc. )

For Service Honor Stole verification forms, click here.

Additional information on service points, Service Honor Stole hours submission forms, etc. can be received by contacting Omayra Arocho at 973-761-9661.

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