The Delta Mu Delta Volume XLI VisionVision Spring 2006 “THROUGH K NOWLEDGE, POWER”
For Business Students, Educators and Professionals A Look Back - The History of Delta Mu Delta
This is the first electronic edition of the Vision - a major landmark in our history. Since 1913, DMD has inducted over 130,000 outstanding business students, and this issue of the Vision provides a look back at the key moments in our past 93 years. Delta Mu Delta's scholarship fund is supported by the generosity of our membership, and the most recent recipients are featured in this edition - a tangible symbol of your legacy to DMD. Please join us in cyberspace: to look back at our history and forward to a new era of the Vision at www.deltamudelta.org/vision.
In the beginning... Delta Mu Delta was founded November 18, 1913 by new chapters only at ACBSP accredited schools. The five New York University professors. Educated at Yale, agreement also provided that existing Delta Mu Delta Harvard and New York University, where three of them chapters would continue as members of the Society were recognized by Phi Beta Kappa, they believed that whether or not they became accredited by ACBSP. exceptional business students should be given recognition Since that 1992 agreement, 117 chapters have been similar to Phi Beta Kappa for the liberal arts. chartered at ACBSP accredited colleges and universities. The first chapter was installed By 2004 the Society has granted a total of 260 chapter at New York University on charters and inducted more than 130,000 members. The January 16, 1914 - more on that Society maintains lifetime contact with members all over later. On July 1, 1951, members the world. of six active chapters met to In 1994, the two honor societies for accredited discuss the establishment of a business schools, Delta Mu Delta and Beta Gamma central organization to Sigma, together established Sigma Beta Delta for standardize procedures, control regionally accredited schools. Later that same year, the the issuance of certificates and three Societies formed the Federation of Business Honor keys, formulate bylaws, and assist Societies. In 1998, Delta Mu Delta provided the support the chapters. On August 12, 1952, and financial means to found Kappa Beta Delta, the honor First Charter Image a corporate charter was granted society for two-year ACBSP accredited business under the laws of Pennsylvania. programs. In 1963, Delta Mu Delta was admitted to membership Click here for a list of DMD’s Past Presidents. in the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). From that point on, the Society has experienced steady and sound growth. Membership in ACHS assures all chapters and their members that Delta Mu Delta meets the Inside this issue: highest standards set by all of the member societies in all President’s Message pg 2 fields of learning. Scholarship Recipients pg 3-7 In October 1989, a dialogue between the Society and the new accrediting organization, the Association of American Idol ASU Style pg 6 Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Loss of an Old Friend pg 8 resulted in an affiliation of the two organizations for their mutual benefit. In January 1992, a letter of agreement Membership Benefits pg 8 was signed whereby Delta Mu Delta agreed to establish Current Contributors pg 9 Message from the President Regional Representatives
Founded in 1913, Delta Mu Delta REGION 1 - NORTHEASTERN
Delta Mu Delta will soon be 100 years old. The DMD Connecticut, Maine, International Board has already begun discussion of Massachusetts,New Hampshire, New centennial celebration plans. Also, Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Honor Society Rhode Island, Vermont and Virgin within the last year we have lost two Islands dear friends and legends in the history Dr. Charles B. Finn [email protected] Janis Petronis of Delta Mu Delta, Walter Rohrs College of Saint Rose DMD National President reported last fall, and recently National Executive Council Tarleton State University President Genevieve Duffin reported in this Dr. Janis Petronis issue. Although the history of the Society has been Tarleton State University updated occasionally from our Central Office records REGION 2 - EASTERN Vice President and for the Triennial program, we are using this Delaware, District of Columbia, Prof. B. Timothy Allport issue of the Vision to present a thumbnail sketch of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Mercy College and West Virginia that history to all our new members and alumni. [email protected] Vice President Extension Development If you happen to know about other parts of the Dr. Michael V. LaRocco DMD history that we have missed here, we would Dr. Charles (Chuck) Fazzi University of St. Francis appreciate your contacting the DMD Central Office Saint Vincent College Treasurer with that information. By the time we celebrate the Prof. Kathleen E. Bauer Midwestern State University 2013 DMD Centennial, we want to have a complete and accurate history written and ready to pass on to REGION 3 - SOUTHEASTERN Secretary the next century of DMD members. Mr. R.L. Sosnowski Alabama, Florida, Georgia, DePaul University The DMD history certainly reflects change, and Kentucky, Mississippi, North the Society has experienced several changes since Carolina, South Carolina, and Immediate Past President Tennessee Dr. William H. Brunsen the last Vision. First, the Central Office has moved Eastern New Mexico University from one Chicago location to another, and I am Prof. Cindi Bearden [email protected] LaGrange College Regional Representatives proud to say, with a minimum of downtime at the beginning of our busy induction season. DMD Dr. Charles B. Finn -R1, NE Executive Director Rich Sosnowski and the DMD College of Saint Rose staff, Renae McFadden and Mickey Wendorf, have Dr. Charles (Chuck) Fazzi -R2, E REGION 4 - NORTH Saint Vincent College all earned stars in their crowns for the hard, and CENTRAL Prof. Cindi Bearden -R3, SE extra, work it took to pull off the move in record LaGrange College time and with so few hitches. The DMD Board Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Dr. Ashton I. Veramallay -R4, NC Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin Indiana University East appreciates your dedication all the time, but Dr. John Lewington -R5, MW especially during the month of March! [email protected] Maryville University Another change that directly impacts all of you Dr. Ashton I. Veramallay Dr. Kitty Campbell -R6, SW Indiana University East Southeastern Oklahoma State is our first electronic edition of the Vision. As we University update our online services for you, we felt the e- Dr. Sandie Kiehl-R7 & 8, NW & Intl. Vision would be a step in efficiency and Linfield College modernization of our communications with you. The Advisory Board Fall edition will continue to be delivered in hard- REGION 5 - MIDWESTERN Mr. Anthony Jablonsky Prof. Robert L. McCall copy form. Please let us know what you think of the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Dr. Randall M. McLeod e-Vision. We welcome your suggestions and Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dr. Terry L. Mendenhall feedback - please e-mail us at Dakota [email protected]. Dr. John Lewington [email protected] A change I am personally very pleased to Maryville University Central Office Staff Rich Sosnowski announce is the DMD Board's commitment to Executive Director recognize and reward those who are the real face of Renae McFadden Delta Mu Delta, our Faculty Advisers. The Fall Mickey Wendorf edition of the Vision will spotlight our very first Caroline L. Portlock REGION 6 - SOUTHWESTERN Newsletter Editor Faculty Adviser of the Year Award, to be announced at the ACBSP Conference in June along with the Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Jablonsky Award and the DMD Scholarship winners, Oklahoma, Texas [email protected] Need to contact us? as well as our new Faculty Service Awards. In the Here’s how... Fall edition, we will begin featuring one or two Dr. Kitty Campbell Faculty Advisers in each Vision. Be watching. The Southeastern Oklahoma State University Central Office DMD spotlight may fall on your favorite when its 9217 Broadway least expected. Brookfield, IL Enjoy the first edition of the e-Vision as we REGION 7 - WESTERN E-mail: [email protected] continue to make DMD history! Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Phone: 866/789-7067 Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Fax: 708/887-5469 Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming www.dmd-ntl.org [email protected]
Dr. Sandie Kiehl Linfield College 3 The Scholarship Program Its Growth and Evolution If you've been a regular reader of this newsletter, you’ve From "The Story of Delta Mu Delta," published in read our explanation of how your donations are held in trust by 1915, probably as a informational piece by the Society with only the earnings used to fund scholarships to New York University's Alpha Chapter. business students where we have chapters. We would like to present the history of the Scholarship Fund Program and how it effectively places those funds with worthy students. A Plea to Freshmen Even in the 60's it was recognized by the leadership of our Society that a high quality, nationally recognized, honor society The time to start to work for election to this society is in the must seek way to accomplish the second part of its mission - to Freshman year. Many undergraduates lament the fact that they encourage continuing education. The most evolutionary change started too late in their student career to do good, hard studying. You was to start a scholarship fund. should start now to achieve excellence in your work. You will never The Scholarship Fund began in 1966 with $100 set aside regret it. from the general funds. Funding for the early years came from Moreover remember that steady, daily work is better than two sources: amounts set aside from the general operating funds brilliant spurts. You need not be reminded of the story of "The Hare of the National Chapter, and local chapters making donations and the Tortoise." directly to the fund. Early chapter contributors were Alpha Beta And even if the Key is not your goal, hard work in the School Chapter, Wagner College, Alpha Xi Chapter, New York means financial rewards in business. But start now to get as much as University, and Eta Chapter, DePaul University. Dean Harold you can out of your courses. Shanafield, Northwestern University, headed the scholarship committee in 1967. At that time the scholarship fund had $300 plus a few dollars in interest. Soon after, the fund began to award scholarships to Although said nearly two centuries ago, some concepts do not age. deserving students. The first one was $100 awarded in 1970, two more in 1971, and four in 1973. The number of awards grew to “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for 11 in 1977, when the highest three awards were increased to others and the world remains and is immortal.” $200. - Albert Pines The first named scholarship was started with a contribution of $1,000 in memory of Albert Escher from Northwestern University’s Commerce Club. Later awards were instituted in Why Me? honor of Mildred R. Marion, A. J. Foranoce, Helen Snow (from her estate), Balwant Singh, Abderrahman Robana, and new this And they asked, "Go, give, volunteer." year, in honor of Gemma Welsch from DePaul University. You And I said, "Who? . . Me?" And they said, "Yes! . . You.!" can see the reoccurrence of some names over and over And I said, “But I'm not ready yet. I've got company coming. I can't throughout the years. leave the kids. And you know there's no one to take my place." The Scholarship Program Awards have been restructured to They smiled and said, "Are you sure?" raise the lowest award to $1,000 and to add as many as 21 And asked again, "Go, give, volunteer." Honorable Mentions at $100 each. The 26 scholarship awards And I said, "But I don't want to. Listen: I'm not the kind to get have a total value of $28,000 - from the top award, the Mildred involved in missions. Besides, my family won't like it: and my R. Marion, of $2,000, and the Escher and Foranoce scholarship neighbors - what will they think? awards at $1,500, to all remaining awards at $1,000 each. Since the Scholarship Fund inception with the first $100 And again they said, "You will be thought well of. Go, give, award, including those to be announced on July 1st this year, volunteer." over $610,000 has been awarded to nearly 850 scholars. We receive many letters and notes from thankful winners - some And I said, "Look, I'm scared! The others are going to hate me! explaining how they would not have been able to continue And cut me to pieces. And I can't take it all by myself." without our assistance - all made possible by donations from you They smiled, "Where do you think we'll be? Go, give, volunteer." to our Forever Dollars Program. See the Forever Dollars Contributors on page 9. And I said, "Where do I begin?" (An anonymous long-time volunteer)
2005 Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Recipients
Houssam Manoon Ahmed Jennifer Aldrich Linda Lee Baynes Lisa Capone Charity Allison Day Christine Dias Monica Fine University of Central LaGrange College, GA West Liberty Eastern Connecticut Athens State The College of Northwest Missouri Oklahoma, OK State College, WV State University, CT University, AL St. Catherine, MN State University, MO 4 The DMD Key The design is not only attractive as jewelry, but reproduces well wherever the symbol can be used to identify The Delta Mu Delta key is the symbol of our the society. Society most often seen by the world. The key is Over the years, the 10K gold key became more expensive now given to us as we are inducted. We wear it and was optionally purchased by new members at the time of proudly as evidence of our membership. Its picture their order - but as the cost exceeded that of membership, identifies your certificate and many publications as fewer students owned our evidence of membership. Limited official society communication. The key has been our symbol supplies of these more expensive keys are still available on from the time of the founding of the society. It has undergone the e-Store, but a choice of what is available is given free to many changes as the Society has any donor of $250 or more to our Forever Dollars Scholarship changed. Fund. Delta Mu Delta was formed to In the 90's our senior management promote higher scholarship in the study decided to create a smaller, less expensive, of business and recognize and reward gold kase key, and then to provide it free scholastic achievement in those studies. with every membership to continue to Like Phi Beta Kappa, the honor society propagate the display of this symbol to which three of the five founding wherever we have members. Although the Current day members belonged, Delta Mu Delta free version is in the form of a tack back, DMD Key would have a key, a symbol by which both the charm and pin versions are available members could identify each other and DMD Key from on the e-Store. be recognized for their achievement. From 1927 Induction the first induction in February of 1914, the founding chapter at New York University presented these keys to new members. Although the key does not appear to be required in the Change Comes to DMD Board early days of the Society, we find in the financial statements Life is full of change. And so, too, it is with the of Northwestern's Epsilon Chapter the expenditure for a Delta Mu Delta Board. Changes in the lives of some of quantity of keys to match the number of members inducted. the board members have made it regretfully necessary for These early keys appear to have been meant to hang from them to resign. The new members will fill the positions a watch chain or something heavier. The key was two sided. to which they have been appointed until the next Triennal Central to the design of the front side was the Greek letters meeting and election in 2007. with the year of induction above and the university name Dr. Michael V. LaRocco has accepted the position of below. We have a sample from 1927 (see above photo) - on Vice President, Extension and Development. As such, he the obverse side the key bore the symbol of a mercantile ship overseas the activities of the regional representatives and under full sail, representative of commerce bears much of the responsibility for the growth of our in all its dimensions. Curiously, on this society. Dr. LaRocco's assumption of this position left older version, there is no English wording the position of treasurer to be filled. Professor Kathleen "Delta Mu Delta." E. Bauer leaves her position as Region 6 Representative As the society began organizing itself to assume the treasurer's post. This, of course, led to a around a strong national chapter in the need for a new representative for that region. Dr. Kitty 1950's, the key became more standardized. Campbell joins the board as the Southwestern Region Probably at the suggestion of Balfour, the (6) Representative. Two other regions have new company making most of the keys at that Key as representatives as well. Dr. Charles B. Finn will serve time, a single die was made for the keys, the Northeastern region (1) and Dr. Charles (Chuck) with the suggestion that the name of the standardized circa 1950. Fazzi the Eastern (2). university could be engraved on the reverse Pictures of the regional representatives are on page 2 rather than stamped on the front. This became our Society of this edition of the Vision and bios and pictures are standard. available online by using the "About Us" then the In ensuing years, the design has been modified so that "Leadership Team" buttons and clicking on View today the ship and the Greek letters appear on the same side to . allow the key to be worn pinned on a lapel. The ship and the Profiles waves of the sea have been simplified as has the background.
2005 Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Recipients
Ramin Ghadimi Emily Grasmick Amy Lynn Harvey Katherine Anne Mandi Hoefer Tomasz Jemczura Jillian Johnston Athens State Southern Nazarene Northwood University, MI Hinkley Nebraska Wesleyan Roanoke College, VA East Central University, AL University, OK Anderson University, IN University, NE University, OK 5 Induction Ceremonies - Then and Now I'm sure that there have been inductions along the way by: Mickey Wendorf, DePaul University that have been very interesting for one reason or another. And we do still have inductions with very nice banquets and I'm sure that you have been treated to a number of "when inspiring speakers. I attended one of those just a few months I was your age" stories. I'm at an age where I've started ago at DePaul University. But as Bob Dylan said “The times, telling some of them myself. Many of the people I deal with they are a-changin'.” The banquet or reception doesn't always don't know a world without personal computers, much less fit the lifestyle of students getting an education today. calculators, so the temptation is great. Nevertheless, this may With campuses spreading across the nation and even the be less a "when I was your age" and more a "where have we world, it becomes totally impractical to bring a group of been and where are we going" story. In the more than 90 deserving students together in one physical location - so years we have been recognizing students for their chapters are turning to online inductions! There are many achievement, some sort of celebration has frequently styles: some as simple as chat rooms, others using specialized accompanied the induction of new members into Delta Mu software where the presenters have microphones so that all can Delta. hear the format over their computers. Some even use The very first induction ceremony was held at New York Interactive-TV centers with full two-way interaction. University. The induction of thirty-two undergraduate Whatever the format, all consist of identifying their candidates members was held in the faculty room on the eighth floor. and taking the pledge. (Apparently the room and its location was sufficiently well That's today, ninety years later. In another decade? Who known that even when described eighteen years later there can predict? was no need to define it further.) Note that two of the thirty- two inductees were women. After the induction, the members adjourned to the Hotel Induction Ceremony Brevoort for a nine course meal! The menu presents all the I (name) solemnly affirm to all those present food in French. The descriptions along with the literary and to those who have preceded me, quotes provide clues to translation for those of us whose That I will serve the Society French is covered with nearly forty years accretion of undisturbed dust. (I know - you're saying how could she call to the best of my ability. "Mary had a little lamb" literature. Let's just use the I will observe the Society's Tennyson, the Keats and the Milton as our examples instead.) constitution and bylaws With such food and libation, we can only assume this was an and provide counsel and aid elegant affair. for my fellow members. After the meal, talks were given by all five of the founding professors. The new honorary member, the In accepting membership to Chancellor of the University, gave a talk on the work of the (Greek name) chapter of Delta Mu Delta, university. These inspirational words would seem to have I acknowledge the distinct honor liberal doses of business principles thrown in. The title of one that has been bestowed upon me. of the talks appears to be a balance sheet! This pledge is evidence of Click here for the program from that first induction including the entire menu in French, the names of the my commitment to your fellowship. inductees and charter members, and descriptions of the talks. The most important phrase of our oath is to "provide In the archives, dated fourteen years later, we find the counsel and aid for my fellow members." Hundreds of you invitation letter for the 1926 induction ceremony and banquet are doing that every year with contributions to the for New York University's Alpha chapter. By this time, the Scholarship Fund - more on that elsewhere. Still thousands entire affair took place at the Hotel McAlpin. Only members more are participating in our MBNA credit card program and candidates were to attend. Dress for the event was semi- where a tiny percentage of each purchase adds up to formal. The writer notes parenthetically "Tuxedos for men" thousands of dollars helping to offset expenses of the just in case there was any question. The initiation fee was Society - at no cost to the member! As we strive to $15, which seems to have covered the banquet, the key and maintain contact with you across the years, we hope that the certificate. Similar to Northwestern's Epsilon Chapter in you will continue to think about "those who will follow." Chicago, gold keys were purchased at $6 and engraved certificates for $1.15, so we can assume that the dinner was Rich Sosnowski quite some feast as well Executive Director
2005 Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Recipients
Erik S. Kellerman Greisa Lalazi Teresa L. Lamb Stephanie Leahy Allen Lode Maleiha Massee Raechelle Munna The College of University of Central Mount Saint Mary’s North Park Northwestern Missouri The College of Spring Hill College, AL St. Rose, NY Oklahoma, OK University, MD University, IL State University, MO St. Catherine, MN 6 American Idol - ASU Style submitted by: Dr. Brenda Harper, Faculty Adviser Athens State University's Alpha Iota Chapter is proud to The most momentous part of the occasion was the grand be a team player of Delta Mu Delta. We are continuously finale where all the participants joined together singing. striving for excellence in our work, recognizing our students and benefiting the community. Through (our) technology, we are able to reach every student now and openly communicate inclusive events. The past year has been a very exciting time for our Chapter. We held our first annual Athens State University American Idol contest and the response and participation was overwhelming. The talent displayed far exceeded anything we watch on TV! The students portrayal of judges Randy, Paula and Simon from American Idol was so convincing, we were not sure if they were acting or the ‘real thing.’ Participants were students, ASU Idol contestants singing during the finale! faculty, staff and even the By demand, we are working on the next ASU Idol contest President’s and dreaming of new ways to raise money. Cabinet members. The Alpha Iota Chapter is very busy planning our Spring The prizes were Induction Ceremony. We are making this a grand occation numerous. with a formal banquet in our ballroom! We will focus primarily on the new inductees, the officers and additionally recognize several individuals that have volunteered endlessly to the Chapter. We are diligently bringing forth awareness of Through ASU Idol judges also known as: Knowledge, Power: the power to manage for social and Randy, Paula and Simon! economic good. Our personal motto is “A ray of hope, a responsibility to serve and a passion to care!”
Eta Alpha Chapter Gathers Current & Former Honorary Members submitted by: Dr. Joan Parris, Faculty Adviser At the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama, current and former Honorary Members of the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society in Business Administration gathered for a group picture after welcoming new student members into the prestigious honor society at their April 12, 2006 induction ceremony on campus. Pictured from left to right: Dr. William G. Cale, Jr. (newly inducted Honorary Member, UNA President), Mr. Earl Evans (Director of Internships, UNA College of Business), Mrs. Lisa Patterson (newly inducted Honorary Member, CPA, distinguisned UNA Alumna), Ms. Tammy Irons (Attorney, distinguished UNA Alumna), Mr. Lawrence Conwill (retired Dean, UNA College of Business), Dr. Margie Crocker (retired UNA Business Education Department Chair), Dr. Kerry Gatlin (Dean, UNA College of Business), Dr. Bill Stewart (retired Dean, UNA College of Business), Dr. Joe Thomas (retired, UNA Vice President of Academic Affairs), Mr. Steve Holt (Chairman of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce and Member of the UNA College of Business Advisory Council), and Mr. Bobby Irons (Mayor of Florence, Alabama).
2005 Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Recipients
Nhan Le Dai Nguyen Janet L. Oakes Lane Graves Perry III Katie Reynolds Andrew Rosenberg Abby Sueper Rickey A. Tribble Midwestern State The College of University of Central Chadron State Anderson University, IN Nebraska Weslyan Athens State University, TX St. Catherine, MN Oklahoma, OK College, NE University, NE University, AL 7 Kappa Sigma Chapter Ceremonies at Neumann College submitted by: Janet Massey, Faculty Adviser The installation ceremony of Kappa Sigma Chapter of DMD at Neumann College took place on April 10, 2006 in the President’s Office on the Main Campus in Aston, Pa. Regional Representative, Dr. Chuck Fazzi, conducted the ceremony during which Janet Massey, Kappa Sigma's faculty adviser, was admitted as an honorary member. The induction ceremony was held on April 19, 2006 during the thirteenth annual Business Exchange dinner at Springhaven Country Club in Wallingford, Pa. The keynote Pictured from left to right front Danielle Pino, student member; speaker was Mr. Michael Ann Iannello, student member; Josephine Cecala, honorary Pearson, president of Union member; Kathleen Friel, honorary member, Kathrina Teo, honorary Pictured from left to right: Ali Nikman, Faculty; Packaging LLC located in member, Jennifer April, honorary member, Kelly Robinson, Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, President of Neumann Yeadon, Pa. Nine students honorary member, Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, President of Neumann College; Arde Shahmaei, Dean of the Division of and six honorary members College. From left to right, back row; Glynnis McCulley, student Business and Information Management at were admitted to membership member; Michael Kaczenski, honorary member; Carol Fortunato, Neumann College; Dr. Chuck Fazzi, DMD at that time. student member; Ira Hobson, student member; Kris Masciantonio, Regional Rep.; Marguerite O'Beirne, Vice student member; Janet Massey, Faculty Advisor for Kappa Sigma; President for Mission and Ministry and Interim Vice Alicia Cavalli, student member; Joseph Gaglioti, student member President for Academic Affairs; Janet Massey, and Arde Shahmaei, Dean of the Division of Business and Kappa Sigma Faculty Adviser; Richard Mahee, Information Management at Neumann College. Faculty; Robert Till, Faculty; Danielle Pino, student member; and John Wong, Faculty.
Delta Beta Chapter at Texas A&M Inducts New Members on Two Campuses submitted by: Dr. Josephine Sosa-Fey, Faculty Adviser After a hiatus of several years, the Delta Beta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta at Texas A&M, Kingsville Campus, is again alive and well! At the Kingsville campus, under the guidance of faculty adviser Dr. George Gresham, twenty students were inducted on April 24th. A separate ceremony at the San Antonio System Center inducted an additional fifteen students on April 26th. Dr. Josephine Sosa-Fey, the faculty San Antonio Induction- left to right: Dr. adviser for the San Antonio Center, San Antonio Inductees above - Josephine Sosa-Fey, Faculty Adviser, Rebeka reports that students are approaching Kingsville Campus Inductees below. Gutierrez, Delta Beta Chapter President, Dr. her to ask if they are eligible for Carolyn Green, Interim Executive Director and membership in Delta Mu Delta. She Dean of Academic & Student Affairs and Dr. states "So, the word definitely got Robert Diersing, Dean of the College of around, and I believe that it will have Business the effect of sparking interest in higher academic achievement." Dr. Sosa-Fey and the Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Robert Diersing, are collaborating in the process of establishing a separate co-chapter at the San Antonio System Center. (See the related story on page 8.)
2005 Delta Mu Delta Scholarship Recipients Not pictured:
Lauren Marina Alfonzo Jason Pachona Southern Nazarene University Elmhurst Collage, IL
Sunny Desa Eng Tran New York Institute The College of St. Catherine, MN of Technology Slav I. Todorov Rebecca Fossett University of Central Oklahoma, OK Athens State University, OK Lana B. Yount Presiyan Vasilez Amber Tyler Nathan Uthe Si Si Zhang Lisa Marie Norris Southwestern Oklahoma Northwestern Missouri University of Central Linfield College, OR The College of Spring Hill College, AL State University, OK St. Catherine, MN State University, MO Oklahoma, OK 8
The Loss of a Dear Friend DMD Arrives on Co-Chapters Adopted Broadway to Meet Challenges of Delta Mu Delta Honor . . . Avenue, that is. Society has lost a pillar of Education Today its history with the passing After three years in 2 Salt Creek Lane's lower level with space for the of Genevieve Duffin last Delta Mu Delta installed its first Fall. To examine her service executive director and an assistant, we've moved 3 miles east, one floor up co-chapter at Troy University at Troy, is to view a piece of DMD Alabama. history as well. and into enough space for our four- person operation. We're looking On February 23, three honorary forward to serving you even better from memberships were awarded, and an Genevieve Duffin's service additional 48 students became the first began in February 1965, a month this new location. Our toll free number remains the same. For our new address, members of the Zeta Omicron Chapter before her formal induction into of Troy at Troy. Beta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta at fax and phone numbers, please use the "Contact Us" button from any page on This installation highlights yet Northwestern University on March another change as our Society 7, 1965. Over the next thirty years, our site. While you're there, bookmark Genevieve worked tirelessly to help our home page and you'll always be in positions itself to serve the current build DMD into the strong, highly touch! and future needs of our members. As respected society it is today. each school finds itself involved on In 1973, as Chair of the multiple campuses, as schools strive Standards and Definitions MEMBER BENEFITS to serve diverse populations, and as Committee, she obtained the combinations of brick and mortar reclassification for DMD from a vs online education increase, students find it more difficult to participate in social to an exempt charitable and Answer Financial's Answer Center educational organization under IRS our honor society. It becomes more Section 501(c)(3). She then gained As a member of Delta Mu Delta, and more challenging for a single set expanded tax-exempt status for all you have access to a complimentary of faculty advisers and a single set of DMD chapters. During this period insurance shopping service through Answer chapter officers to serve these diverse she also registered the collective Financial's Insurance needs. Some students find themselves insignia of DMD with the US Patent Answer Center. inadvertently not included in the Office, and secured copyright invitation and induction. protection for our current Booklet of Pick up the phone and call. You can speak with an unbiased, licensed insurance In response to these challenges, Information and newsletter. professional who can help you evaluate your DMD's Board approved co-chapters Genevieve's dedication to current coverage and determine if you need and established guidelines for their academic excellence was an extra protection through increased limits of establishment at the January 2006 inspiration to our members. She endorsements. The agent can then ship a National Board Meeting. The co- graduated summa cum laude from number of competing, top-name insurance chapter approach allows installation Northwestern University in Business companies to find the best price for the of peer chapters that function and are Administration in 1964. Over the coverage you need. years she received many awards and serviced independently to benefit prizes for high scholarship: the Phi There's no cost to use the service, and there's distinctly different groups of students Gamma Nu Gold Key, Phi Chi Theta no obligation to buy. There's no risk in calling within the same institution, with the Gold Key, Joseph Schaffner Degree or checking out the information and quotes on same accreditation as the original Prize, and in 1986 was awarded life the web site. So reduce your risk of loss. chapter. Call 1-877-777-9992 or check the Answer The Troy Sorrel College of membership of the Illinois CPA Center's web site through a link from our web Society. site – choose members, then benefits. Be Business became accredited by the Genevieve's life was enriched by sure to mention your group name, DMD. Association of Collegiate Business many years of service to the Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in Marklund Children's Home 2005. Soon after, Dean Earl Ingram (Bloomington, IL), stamp collecting, petitioned and received approval for photography, and above all her avid establishing Troy's co-chapter. interest in baseball and in particular We hope this is the first of many, her support of the Chicago White Another way to support Society activities - get a DMD card! as conscientious advisers struggle Sox. Hard work and moving with needs created by the expanding forward with new ideas were the scope of higher education today. constant themes of her life's work for DMD and many other organizations. Genevieve, a lifelong White Sox fan, died on September 22, 2005 - just over a month before her beloved team won the World Series. Click here for more on Genevieve Click card for application. and about her baseball expertise. 9 Forever Dollars Scholarship Fund Contributors Delta Mu Delta would like to thank the following persons for their financial support to the Society (July 1 - December 31, 2005). Special Thanks California State University at University of Indianapolis Quinnipac College Dominguez Hills Mark Jason Ransom Jorge R. Adrian There are many ways to support the Julie Kay Block Jackson State University Ramapo College of New Jersey Forever Scholarship Fund. We Carol A. Fish Regina Lanese Peaches Ruth Ann Polifrone would like to thank the following Mark A. Thuer Keene State College Sacred Heart University University of Central Oklahoma people who have donated to the Fund William Francis Lynch Mary D. Campbell Karen Lynn Petrie Le Moyne College Patricia A. Clark for that special reason: University of Cincinnati Helen K. Wilkins Michael G. Kuruc Timothy & Susan Allport John Barnhorst Madonna University St. Ambrose University - In Memory of Walter Rohrs Nellie Broadus Antoinette S. Knechtges Michael A. Beuthin Jim Granfor William Brown Denise A. Kulas College of St. Catherine - On behalf of Dorothy J. Granfor Jane Collins Linda M. Shaheen Mary D. 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