www.mortarboard.org The official publication of Mortar Board, Inc. MORTAR BOARD FORUM Spring 2008 Vol. 38 Issue No. 2

Mortar Board chapters in full bloom Two new chapters welcomed Updates from across the nation

Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society Scholars...Chosen for Leadership...United to Serve MORTARContents • Spring 2008 BOARD FORUM President’s Message 3 National President Sally Steadman takes a moment to address the Society. Mortar Board welcomes two new chapters Mortar Board proudly grants charters to The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio and 4 Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, N.C. Members win prestigious awards 5 Many members have recently been recognized with a number of prominent awards. Member Updates 5 Find out what is going on with Mortar Board members across the nation. Annual Report 6 Executive Director Jon Cook reports on the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Annual Financial Position See the Society’s financial position and learn exactly where 8 members can help contribute funds. Thank You, Donors Mortar Board recognizes its valued members and friends Stay in touch with 9 who donated throughout the 2007 calendar year. Mortar Board regularly On Campus Visit www.mortarboard.org to sign Take a look at what is going on with many of up for Mortar Board’s e-newsletters, 13 Mortar Board’s exemplary collegiate chapters. delivered via e-mail straight to your inbox — paper-free and ready to read at your convenience! Whether you want to receive Collegiate News, Alumni News, periodic merchandise offers, or messages from our partners is up to you!

 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 President’s Message MORTAR BOARD FORUM ® WWW.MORTARBOARD.ORG SPRING 2008 Over the past 90 years, Mortar Board has VOLUME 38, NUMBER 2 evolved from a chance encounter in 1915 into the prestigious national honor society it is EDITOR Alicia Notestone today. [email protected] In the time that I have been involved in Mortar Board, I have witnessed some dramatic changes. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR When I was a collegiate member, Mortar Board Jon Cook was not yet a coeducational organization. In [email protected] fact, there was no National Office, no toll-free phone number to call for assistance, no annual ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT conference and certainly no Web site or e-mail Megan McGough address. [email protected] Since my memorable 1968 initiation at the University of Wyoming, Mortar Board elected both its first male national president and executive director. A National Office ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANT was established and expanded to support growing membership and accommodate the Mary Cay Kuder [email protected] budding organization. In the past decade, conservation initiatives such as the creation of paperless e-newsletters and online report forms have been implemented to better Mortar Board publishes the Forum twice annually our environment. (fall and spring) in Columbus, Ohio for Mortar I embrace a changing Mortar Board. Each time I meet with our national leaders, I Board members and alumni. Issues are sent to the see the diversity of the past, present and future of Mortar Board. As national president, permanent addresses of collegiate members. For I look not only to these esteemed leaders, but to all of Mortar Board’s members for others wishing to receive the Forum, the subscription rate is $5 per year. If you do not wish to receive the ways to improve member services. I encourage you to let me know if your needs Forum, please notify the Mortar Board National Office. as members are being met and how we as national leaders can further build on the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. By addressing these needs, be they related Articles and submissions to the editor are welcome to finance, support, development or programming, Mortar Board becomes a better and may be sent to the National Office. Deadlines organization. are March 15 for the spring issue and Oct. 15 for the With alumni and collegiate members in mind, Mortar Board continues to develop fall issue. Photographs will not be returned unless requested. Please contact the National Office for programs to build a beneficial lifelong relationship for each and every member. To advertising rates. name a few of these initiatives, the National Foundation has expanded the post-graduate fellowship program to exceed $60,000 in awards this year; we have introduced a EDITORIAL OFFICE career search engine to put members in touch with jobs across the nation; and we Mortar Board National Office have developed corporate partnerships to support programming while simultaneously 1200 Chambers Road, Suite 201 providing additional benefits and services. Columbus, Ohio 43212 As we turn the corner on 90 years, I know that Mortar Board, Inc. and the Mortar Phone: 800-989-6266 ext. 106 E-mail: [email protected] Board National Foundation will continue to evolve, working strategically to best serve Web site: www.mortarboard.org the needs of our members while maintaining our strength as an honor society. I urge members to celebrate our past and embrace our future as we collaboratively create the MISSION STATEMENT Mortar Board of tomorrow. Mortar Board, Inc., an honor society that recognizes college seniors for their achievements in scholarship, leadership and service, provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong Sally Steadman, Ph.D. contributions to the global community. (Adopted July Mortar Board, Inc. National President 1994) [email protected] NATIONAL FOUNDATION MISSION The mission of the Mortar Board National Foundation is to support Mortar Board, Inc. in furthering the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service.

To view Mortar Board’s code of ethics and values statement (adopted in 2005), please visit our Web site at www.mortarboard.org. Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 3 National News Mortar Board welcomes two new chapters Mortar Board now has 226 chartered that is necessary to begin a future of excellence forward to a meaningful future of scholarship, chapters, with The University of Findlay with Mortar Board,” Cook explained. leadership and service as a part of their installed in March and Lenoir-Rhyne College The University of Findlay chapter is looking affiliation with Mortar Board National College installed in April. forward to active participation in an campus- Senior Honor Society. The University of Findlay, founded in 1882 clean up and a recycling program. The Arktos as Findlay College, is steeped in tradition and chapter at Lenoir-Rhyne College has already Do you know about a university that may be committed to providing the best education committed to promoting literacy as a part of interested in having a Mortar Board chapter possible to its students. Home to more than the national Mortar Board Reading is Leading on their campus? Please contact Executive 3,300 undergraduate students in over 60 fields initiative and plans to volunteer with the local Director Jon Cook at 800-989-6266 ext. 101 or of study, The University of Findlay initiated humane society. Both chapters are looking [email protected]. 25 new members at their recent installation ceremony. Lenoir-Rhyne College is a coeducational, private liberal arts institution founded in 1891. With more than 1,600 students, the intimate setting offers a rich foundation in the arts, humanities, social sciences, language, religion and natural sciences. At their installation ceremony, Lenoir-Rhyne College welcomed 24 honored initiates. Both chapters have selected excellent groups of students committed to the Mortar Board ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. The chapters plan to develop traditions and participate in service activities unique to their Lenior-Rhyne College initiates and advisors pose after the installation and initiation ceremony held April 27, 2008. communities: Findlay, Ohio for The University of Findlay and Hickory, N.C. for Lenoir-Rhyne College. In order to be granted a Mortar Board charter, an institution must be accredited, award baccalaureate degrees, have support of the university administration, host an official visit by a national representative of Mortar Board, and be voted upon by the organization’s board of directors, the National Council. Additionally, the group agrees to serve as an active honor society that continues to make significant contributions to college and community life. Mortar Board Executive Director Jon Cook, who presided over both installation ceremonies, is thrilled to welcome the society’s newest chapters. “Both universities have the dual motivation and dedication Initiates and supporters are a part of The University of Findlay installation ceremony held March 25, 2008. Photo courtesy Ann Risser Lee.  Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 Member News Members win prestigious awards Member Updates Caroline Bass, a 2003 initiate from the University Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships of Connecticut, was recently recognized as one of This scholarship program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate students with five highly successful Manhattan residents under excellent academic records and outstanding potential. Goldwater Scholarships support study in age 25 an article entitled “Wunderkids” in “Page the fields of mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences as preparation for careers in these Six” of the New York Post. A distinguished real areas. estate broker since 2006, she was • Megan Bagley, University of Wyoming Honorable mention: named “Rookie of the Year” in • Felicia Barnes, University of South Dakota • Nathan Brooks, The University of Tulsa 2007 and twice won the coveted • Shannon Edd, Clemson University • Hannah Dietterich, Pomona College Outstanding Customer Service • Brian Goh, Louisiana State University • Rachel Mutnick, James Madison University Award for her office. • Thomas Heineman, The University of Iowa • Maria Holland, The University of Tulsa Lawyer Adam Bourne, a 2001 initiate of the • Miles Johnson, University of Richmond University of South Carolina and a graduate of • George Khoury, The Pennsylvania State University the University of Alabama School of Law, was • Jessica McCoury, Texas Tech University recently appointed to the Chickasaw Commercial • Jonathan Moerdyk, Hope College Development Board by the City Council of • Stephanie Moquin, The University of New Mexico Chickasaw, Ala. • Jennifer Olson, Seattle Pacific University Royd Buchele, a 1986 initiate from Eastern Marshall Scholarships Michigan University, recently got his first article Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United published in London College of Spirituality’s April Kingdom. The awards, named in honor of former U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall, are newsletter. He has been helping leaders to reach held for two years and provide full financing. their unlimited potential for more than 20 years, • Jeffrey Eaton, University of Washington - Seattle and is currently in the process of writing a book • Judd Kennedy, College of William and Mary entitled “The Positive Darkside of Leadership.”

Harry S. Truman Scholarships Susan E. Mitchell, a 1973 initiate from San Diego The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is to find and recognize college juniors with State University, recently retired as associate vice exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the non-profit or president for student academic support services advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in public service; and to provide them with financial with administrator emeritus status after serving support for graduate study, leadership training and fellowship with other students who are 32 years in the California State University system. committed to making a difference through public service. During her professional tenure, she served in • Katherine Blaisdell, Chapman University various positions in student affairs at San Diego • Jennifer Kimball, University of Missouri - Columbia State University and California State University - • Laura Merritt, University of Missouri - Columbia San Marcos, and was also active in professional • Sarah Ray, Tulane University organizations in higher education. She currently lives in Escondido and does part- USA TODAY’s 19th annual All-USA College Academic Team program time consulting in leadership and Each year, USA TODAY honors undergraduate juniors and seniors nominated by their institutions management in higher education. for this well-deserved recognition. Students recognized excel in scholarship as well as extend their intellectual abilities beyond the classroom to benefit society. Eve Montavon, a 1987 initiate of Colorado First Team: Third Team: State University and 2005 Mortar Board National • Renee Rivas, University of Alabama • Phillip Adam Harbison, University of Alabama Foundation fellowship recipient, has been Second Team: • Kerri Phillips, West Virginia University selected as a Rotary International Cultural • Michelle McGaha, University of Alabama • James Dylan Whisenhunt, University of Alabama Ambassador and will be going to Mexico this • Jackson Switzer, University of Alabama • Shandrack White, University of Mississippi summer to study Spanish. Additionally, she is the • Tari Tan, Oregon State University Honorable mention: recipient of the Presidential Lifetime of Service • Maria Prom, Carleton College Award for committing more than 4,000 hours of • Taylor Barnes, Middle Tennessee State University volunteer service.

Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008  Mortar Board at a glance

The following are Mortar Board activities for the period of Nov. 1, 2006 Schirmer and Susan Caples as new members of the national leadership through Oct. 31, 2007: team at the 2007 Mortar Board National Conference held in Columbus, Ohio. • 6305 members were initiated into 198 active collegiate chapters • 94 percent of those tapped accepted the honor of becoming a The Mortar Board National Foundation was just shy of reaching their member of Mortar Board goal of $1 million in net assets through shifting long-term investment • 58 honorary members were inducted by chapters strategies and developing new partnerships with GEICO, Student Trust • 58 gift memberships were granted for those in financial need and UnitedHealthcare StudentResources. This spike in activity will be • 199 seniors continued their membership and involvement for a reflected in a 60 percent increase in fellowships granted to members second year during 2007-2008. There will be double the amount of chapter grants • 25 active alumni chapters provided a combined excess of 5,000 distributed by the National Foundation to assist in supporting the great volunteer hours in communities across the country things happening through Mortar Board chapters on campuses across • 415 alumni members committed to support Mortar Board through the country. The increased assets of the National Foundation will also sustaining dues, 156 of those as lifetime members provide for additional leadership support for the Mortar Board annual conference. The National Foundation continues to solicit funds and The 2007 annual report serves as a progress report of the Society over will develop new funding opportunities for donors in 2008. Martha the past year. Since the founding of Mortar Board in 1918, the ideals Tack completed her term as trustee, with the newly appointed Bonnie of scholarship, leadership and service continue as the common thread Kennedy agreeing to serve. through which each member and chapter are able to establish their own unique service projects and develop their own leadership programs and The Mortar Board National Foundation also granted 19 chapter project partners, tailored to meet the needs of their own communities. grants during 2006-2007, totaling $3,000, to the following collegiate chapters: From the Executive Director • University of Arkansas • Carleton College The 2006-2007 year brought about some significant change in the • Carnegie Mellon University operating profile of both Mortar Board, Inc. and the Mortar Board • Hood College National Foundation. Members and alumni experienced the new • University of Louisiana at Monroe E-Mortar Board with the addition of electronic newsletters, online • University of Missouri - Columbia resources available to chapters, new registration forms and the ability • University of Mary Washington to shop for Mortar Board merchandise online at any time, day or night. • University of Maryland - College Park A brand new Web site was launched, sharing the laurels of scholarship, • Salem College leadership and service globally with other online communities. • University of South Florida • State University of New York at Buffalo Although not monumental in the eyes of the rest of the world, the • University of Texas at El Paso first male executive director was hired in January 2007 and the first • Tulane University male national president completed his two-year term in July 2007. • Utah State University The Mortar Board National Council wishes to recognize the efforts of • University of Washington the tireless President William G. Niederer, Rachel Kantosky, Glenda • Western Carolina University Guyton and Elijah Petersen, thanking them for their service as devoted • Wichita State University leaders and National Council members during the 2006-2007 year. • University of Wyoming The National Council also welcomed Bridget Williams Golden, Katie  Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 Fellowships ranging in amounts from $2,000 to $5,000 were distributed Annual wish list to 13 members by the Mortar Board National Foundation Fund to those pursuing graduate or professional degrees: The National Office continues to operate prudently, with a minimal • James Blakemore, the Washington State University Mortar Board amount allocated to administrative resources and overhead. classes of 1945-1950 Fellowship • Brittany Cvetanovich, the Ruth Weimer Mount Fellowship If you can assist with making any of wishes come true, please let us • Erin Frazee, the Zelma Patchin Fellowship know - • Rachel Frederick, the Mary Elizabeth Ramier Fellowship • Jenna Gross, the Katherine Wills Coleman Fellowship • Development and grant-writing skills and assistance with • James Lamberg, the Ruth Pierle Trosset Fellowship research and writing of proposals for priority projects within the • Rein Lambrecht, the Mortar Board Fellowship in honor of William organization G. Niederer • One new computer capable of running graphic design software • Leslie Lang, the Ellen North Dunlap Fellowship • One new server for small business • Lynn Rombi, the Purdue Barbara Cook Fellowship • Incentive items to be given away on the Web site for e-mail list sign- • Emily Sala, the Mortar Board Fellowship in honor of Elijah Petersen ups, such as trips, MP3 players, auto leases or services • Lori Scardino, the GEICO Fellowship • Copy paper stock • Samantha Spilka, the Mortar Board, Inc. Diane Selby Fellowship • Small microwave • Ann-Kathrin Witt, the Student Trust Fellowship • Small refrigerator with freezer • Surplus airline miles - to be used for chapter visits, alumni events, The national project, Reading is Leading, has been embraced by Mortar chapter installations Board, with chapters clocking an estimated total of 15,000 service hours • Generous hosts/hostesses and meeting space for both alumni toward this important initiative during the 2006-2007 academic year. and chapter gatherings in regional areas such as the West Coast, Chapters executed Reading is Leading projects ranging from reading Midwest and East carnivals to tutoring, all of which made a significant literary difference • Office furniture in the lives of thousands of people across the country. • Occasional (meeting) chairs • Coffee tables One chapter was added to the Mortar Board roster during 2006-2007, • Lamps the Schweitzer chapter at Chapman University, making 224 installed chapters of Mortar Board.

Onward to another benchmark year!

Jon Cook Executive Director

Become one of Mortar Board’s valued donors today Donations may be also be made by phone at 1-800-989-6266 or online at www.mortarboard.org/donate Name: My gift is to support (choose one of the following): Address: Leadership initiatives through national conference City, State ZIP: programs and awards Primary e-mail address: Collegiate chapter community service through Secondary e-mail address: Chapter Project Grants I wish to make a gift of: $500 $150 $50 Other $ The greatest need within Mortar Board Method of payment Mortar Board Fellowships Check (Please make payable to Mortar Board National Foundation) WAIT! Credit Card: VISA Mastercard American Express Discover Don’t forget to tell Mortar Card number: Expiration (Month/Year): Board about yourself! On a separate In memory of: sheet of paper, let us know what you do for a living, any accomplishments, life changes, In honor of: or interest in getting involved.

Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008  Annual Financial Position Nov. 1, 2006 - Oct. 31, 2007 Mortar Board, Inc. Mortar Board National Foundation Fund

Revenue Revenue Membership Dues $340,413 Fees $10,176 Fees $40,084 Contributions/Grants $97,630 Contributions/Grants $35,000 Other $56,857 Other $6,300 Investment Income $110,168 Investment Income $62,360 Subtotal $274,831 Subtotal $484,157 Expenses Expenses Programs $108,477 Programs $341,663 Management $33,000 Management $101,188 Fundraising $31,870 Subtotal $442,851 Subtotal $173,347

Total Assets Total Assets Unrestricted $721,727 Unrestricted $120,479 Temporarily Restricted $325,295 Restricted $549,766

Mortar Board, Inc. was founded in 1918. It is incorporated in the The Mortar Board National Foundation Fund was established in state of Indiana and is a recognized non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) 1955 to award graduate fellowships and university chapter grants organization. and to support the programmatic mission of Mortar Board, Inc. It is incorporated in the state of Ohio and is a recognized non-profit, tax- How is my Mortar Board membership exempt 501(c)(3) organization. fee spent? Mortar Board Foundation Fund permanently endowed funds: • Ellen North Dunlap • Gail Harrison Corvette Leadership Fund • Katherine Wills Coleman • Mary Elizabeth Ramier • Mortar Board General Fellowship • Mortar Board, Inc. Diane Selby Fellowship Fund • Ruth Weimer Mount • Washington State University Classes of 1945-1950 • Zelma Patchin

Other fellowships governed by agreement: • Mortar Board, Inc. (2 percent of new membership fees) • Purdue Chapter Fellowship in honor of Barbara Cook

Temporarily restricted funds: • Tolo Foundation • Mortar Board, Inc. (4 percent of dues to leadership initiatives)

 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 Thank you, donors! The following are those individuals who have generously supported the ideals of Mortar Board from Jan. 1, 2007 through Dec. 31, 2007. Agnes Scott College University at Buffalo Colorado State University Florida State University Holly Henderson Dolores Hafner Barbara Joyce Florence Ashby Mary Rae Phelps Analine Hicks Ann Yates Elizabeth Witt Elizabeth Somerville University of Florida Susanne Wood University of Colorado Amelia Carew The University of Alabama Donna Bogard Margaret King Butler University Grove City College Lane Nestman Cara Benes University of Connecticut Donna Atwood Catherine J. Randall ° Jason Lewandowski Winifred Hulme Frances Schwemmer University of California, Berkeley Converse College University of Hawaii at Manoa The American University John Isaacs Mary Alice Ingram Busch Elizabeth Dakujaku Patricia Cerny Paul Reisz Kelly Moore Hood College University of Arizona University of California, Los Cornell University Georgine Wallace Joan Ashcraft Angeles Mary Jo Coe Kathleen Curley Bonnie Nidever Janet Loengard Hope College Gayle Siroky Cruz Reynoso Byrd Lochtie Norma Greenfield Gregory Ziebell Margaret Rosato Doris Oniskey Jacob Nyenhuis Susan Phipps-Yonas Auburn University Carleton College Isabelle Richmond University of Idaho Bette Swilley * Jennifer Ramm Dolores Rogers Martha Vardeman Denison University Dorothy Lee Case Western Reserve University Angela Seaworth Ball State University Susan Runkle Jo Anne Trow University of Illinois Betty Jo Hudson Robert T. Honious Martha Barney Andrea LaMar The University of Denver Betty Jean Begeal Chatham University Joy Hoehler Carole Boersma Baylor University Judy Evans Pamela Huggins Mary Alice James William Hillis Kay Harris Kriegsman Phyllis LeMar University of Central Oklahoma Elizabeth Tinch Caryl Moy Beloit College Debbie Kjellander Gladys Wyatt Gary Cox Indiana State University University of Cincinnati DePauw University Dorothy Shields Birmingham-Southern College Mary Ellen Betz Molly Doughten William G. Niederer * Charles B. Salvagio Carol Ann Norton Gretchen Gill Jonathan Goodin Laura Nusekabel Phyllis Nicholas Indiana University Pamela Reuling Mary Janet Renaud Bowling Green State University Esther Vontz Drake University Barbara Christman Robert Wessels Norma Lawler The University of Iowa Nancy Gervinski Katherine Meyer Helen Dahlberg Lee Meserve Clemson University Judy Lewis Janice Sayers Rumame Samuels Duquesne University Mary Ladd Loots Maria Osborne Maxine Redeker Bradley University Coe College Mary Ann Ross Kristin Smith Rachel Gearhart Eastern Kentucky University Duane Spriesterbach Michael Wilczynski * Kent and Debbie Hattery Marilyn Wirtz College of William and Mary Theodore Phillips Jr. KEY Bucknell University Barbara Borst ° $500 -$999 Caryn Moran Anna Finley Caulfield University of Evansville * $1,000 - $4,999 Elaine Diehm Guilfoyle Susan Worthington ¤ $5,000 or more

Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008  The University of Kansas Mississippi College North Dakota State University Charles Hermann Betty Alderson Tammy Bennett Lisa Balstad Dolores Jonas Betty Van Der Smissen Evelyn Lee Mississippi State University University of North Texas Michele Molano Kansas State University Thomas Lamar Wiley Jr. Janet Luttrell Marilu Moye ° Amber Brazle-Fischbach Charldean Newell Barbara Payson Amy Button-Renz University of Mississippi Jane Rector Martha Starling * Janet Farrington Northern Arizona University Gloria Resnick Laura Hauer Beverly Rhodenbaugh Kent State University University of Missouri - Diane M. Selby ° Rae Mandel Columbia Northern Illinois University Kaye Bache-Snyder Barbara Peret Evaline Campbell Mary Jane Tyo University of Kentucky Mary Westerfield Faith Clark Bonnie Waterer Helen McBride Elizabeth Figliulo Pamela Workman University of Missouri - Kansas Joan Libner Knox College City Patricia E. MacWhorter Ohio University Betty Parkany Beth Smith Denise Rode Teri Hiter Phyllis Washington Patricia Salch Lawrence University Daniel Turner Ohio Wesleyan University Margaret Humleker Monmouth College Nancy Bazin Betty Messenger Magdalene Carttar Northwestern University Mary McBride Nancy DeLaurier Sarah Timmons Louisiana State University Montana State University Marilyn Ford Charlot Wade Phyllis Richard Patricia Bushly Johnson Nancy Hessert Marilyn Wearda Marilyn Lewis Barbara Marsh University of Mary Washington Jackie Mathews Judith Mich ° Oklahoma Baptist University Dawn Sinka Carolyn Ryffel Margaret Schutt Karen Stewart

University of Maryland University of Montana Occidental College The University of Oklahoma Marion Hastings Joan Gillespie Marilyn Burchill Mary Helen Barnes Hari Sachs Travis McAdam Janice Clark Robert Jarman Barbara Roache Betty Crowell Bonnie Kennedy * University of Minnesota Hazel Sullivan Doris K. Eldred Betty Muka James Lamberg ° Edith Marshall Lillian Robinson The University of Nebraska - Doreen McNeil Trisha Rudder Miami University Kearney Beverly Oliver Catherine Wootten Thelma Gerson Nora Lindner Sarah Smith Roy Longman Michael Yanney Edward Steffelin Oregon State University Nancy Mc Auliffe June Bashkin Janette Talmage The University of Nebraska - The Ohio State University Mary Bragg Lincoln Elaine Barnum Jean Fukuji The University of Miami Judith Clark Ann Bish Marc O’Connor Joan Kopf Dina Boettcher The Pennsylvania State Gloria Scharlin Marilyn Nielsen Shirley Bowser University Rebecca Reisinger Ruth Brown Janet Blew The University of Michigan Dianna Schimek Catherine Chamberlain Kathryn Cochrane Thomas Ackenhusen Sue Ann Tempero Gail Corvette ¤ Marian Coppersmith Brad Dashoff Elizabeth Devereaux Abigail Diehl The University of New Mexico Ilsedore Edse Marjorie Felsburg Michigan State University Deborah Gaunt Betty Emigh Sarah Hosford Carrie Meckler Henrietta Loy Anne Foltz Carol Carberry Kalos Jane Moulton Nancy Evans-Freed Joanne McFarland Doris Ponitz University of North Dakota Mae Frost Grace O’Neill Patricia MacKowiak Martha Garland Ross Pifer Middlebury College Suzanne Olson Virginia Gordon David Schuler Joyce Cropsey Ann Thompson Marilyn Hardacre Elsa Heffelfinger

10 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 The University of Pennsylvania Southern Methodist University James Macke University of Wisconsin - Hope Ridgway Godfrey Alice Spradley Clinton Rataczak Madison Ann McDonald Caroline Laubenheimer Pomona College Utah State University Lisa Reinke Mika Yamazaki Spelman College Julie A. Robinson Aaliyah El-Amin University of Wisconsin - Eau Purdue University Vanderbilt University Claire Susan Fowler Tennessee Technological Carrie Mees Paula Stuettgen Marilyn Giolas University Phyllis Gladden Gilbert Fernandez ° Wake Forest University University of Wyoming Nancy Gump Rebecca Kotacska Debra Beck Patricia Mintz University of Tennessee at Charlotte Davis Robert and Linda Sorensen ° Knoxville University of Washington Joanne Marie Hendrickson Karen Kanowsky Wilson Kelly Birdwell June Anderson Sally Steadman * Merrill Biesada University of Redlands Texas A & M University Betty Corker Foundations and Corporations Cara Taylor Melanie Sattler-Dennis Daniel Frank Bank of America Adrianna Vermilion Nan Henriksen Blossom Express, Inc. * Texas Tech University Janet Huff BP Fabric of America University of Richmond David Barkley Britta Hunt GEICO ¤ Marian Breeden Joan Duke Kathleen Lindell W.K. Kellogg Foundation Elizabeth Cheyney Catherine Evans Carolyn Smith Mortar Board, Inc. ¤ Betty Ann Dillon Lanelle Gunter Betty Vitousek Student Trust ¤ Tammy Knapp Lucy Werner UnitedHealthcare Rhodes College Mary Leidigh StudentResources * Margaret Curlovic Lena Ochsner Washington State University Dottie Phillips Genevieve DeVleming ¤ Collegiate and Alumni Chapters San Diego State University Charley Triplett Mary Beth Giske Hanover College Tassels chapter Marilyn Ackroyd Virginia Greenlee Indianapolis Mortar Board alumni Henry Janssen Texas Woman’s University Kathryn Sax Hamilton chapter * Jeanne Johnson Glenda Brock Simmons Susan Hinz Miami Mortar Board alumni Thomas Weismann Mary Beth Hutsinpiller chapter The University of Texas at Margit Jackson Northern Illinois University University of San Diego Austin Pleiades chapter Judith Lewis Logue Susan Bagby Washington University Purdue University Barbara Cook Mary Lou Jones Shirley Hullverson chapter * University of South Carolina Rosalie Loreto Joan Sessel Stephanie Vickery Karen Walsh Non-Mortar Board Donors Zoa Winter Wayne State University John Lawson The University of Texas at El Judy Mongelluzzo Donald Ikle South Dakota State University Paso Avis White Dan Green Scott Dooley Tommy Goolsby Jill Chase Whitman College The University of South Dakota The University of Toledo Linda Nelson Lavon Meyers Helen Black Steven Morrow Phyllis Davis Wichita State University Peggy Pluimer Ruth Miller Thelma Ball Margaret Cash Wegner Marjorie Blodgett Trinity University Phyllis Hampel University of South Florida Ana Unruh Cohen Josephine Williams Joanne Nuttall Troy University Willamette University University of Southern Sara Carroll Caroline Saunders California KEY Judith Connely The University of Tulsa William Jewell College ° $500 -$999 Mark Halikis Nicole Affeldt Sandra Buschmann * $1,000 - $4,999 Norah Josefchuk ¤ $5,000 or more

Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 11 In honor of Eleanor Buzby In honor of Analine Hicks In honor of Sally Steadman In memory of Natalie Schroeder Acker Ann Bish Charlotte Davis Kloehn Marjorie Felsburg Mary Ladd Loots In honor of Kay MacKenzie In honor of Bette Swilley In honor of June McManus Diane M. Selby Diane M. Selby In memory of Ilene Lawson Alford John Lawson Florence Ashby In honor of Dottie Moser In honor of University of Diane M. Selby California, Los Angeles In memory of Muriel Smith In honor of Jane Wade Bonnie Nidever Marshall Anderson In honor of William G. Niederer Miami Mortar Board alumni Marilyn Nielsen Dottie Phillips In honor of Betsy Vardaman chapter Diane M. Selby William Hillis In honor of Barbara Arnold Daniel Turner In memory of Mary Rieman Diane M. Selby In honor of Kathy Venema Maurer In honor of Dottie Phillips Diane M. Selby Mary Janet Renaud In honor of Florence Ashby William Niederer Josephine Williams Diane M. Selby In honor of Marilyn Wirtz In memory of Ruth Mount Diane M. Selby Barbara Payson In honor of Louise Bankey In honor of Catherine J. Randall Helen Black Diane M. Selby In memory of Roberta Trimmer In memory of Emma Norris Breymaier Gregory Ziebell In honor of Barbara Cook In honor of Nathalie Reinke Elizabeth Devereaux Susan Fowler Lisa Reinke In memory of Jeannette Marilyn Giolas In memory of Valena H. Burke Lueders Romey Nancy Gump In honor of Ashley Renz Paula Stuettgen Mary Ellen Betz Patricia Mintz Amy Button-Renz Diane M. Selby In memory of Gene Cook In memory of Colleen Ryan In honor of Josephine Williams Mortar Board, Inc. Betty Alderson In honor of Bob DeVleming Rice Diane M. Selby Kay Harris Kriegsman In memory of Evan Francis In memory of Frances Witham Evans Smith In honor of Genevieve In honor of Denise Rode Nancy Evans-Freed Ruth Propst DeVleming Diane M. Selby Susan Hinz In memory of Jean Hunt Gaines In memory of Suzanne Swanson In honor of Dolores Rogers Bonnie Nidever Helen Black In honor of Abigail Diehl William Niederer William Niederer In memory of Susan Ziegler In memory of Karol Porter In honor of Laura Runkle Green Thomar In honor of Gladys Eddy Susan Runkle Dan Green Betty Jean Begeal Diane M. Selby Ann Yates In honor of Diane M. Selby In memory of Brenda Hood In memory of Mary C. Wiley Pamela Workman Jean Fukuji Thomas Lamar Wiley Jr. In honor of Anna May Evans Catherine Evans Nancy Evans-Freed Gilbert Fernandez In memory of Margaret Blue Betty Jo Hudson Howell In honor of Catherine Evans Dottie Phillips Miami Mortar Board alumni Diane M. Selby Doris Ponitz chapter Dolores Rogers In honor of Karin Fleegal Carolyn Smith In memory of Mary Donna Mosbaugh Bogard Marilyn Wirtz Hudzikiewicz Denise Rode In honor of Mabel Freeman In honor of Laura Simic Diane M. Selby Diane M. Selby Diane M. Selby Marilyn Wirtz KEY In honor of Virginia Gordon In honor of Samantha Spilka In memory of Joan Ikle ° $500 -$999 Diane M. Selby Henry Janssen Donald Ikle * $1,000 - $4,999 ¤ $5,000 or more

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University of Arizona and trash bags, descended upon the streets University of Arkansas Not to be outdone by the conspicuous of Tucson. The inaugural clean-up was an The University of Arkansas Octagon chapter presence of the Super Bowl 100 miles north overwhelming success, prompting UA President was very excited to receive a $197 Mortar of Tucson, the University of Arizona’s Mortar Robert Shelton and numerous neighborhood Board Visibility Grant. The chapter has a proud Board chapter entered the spring semester in residents to commend Mortar Board for their tradition on the campus, and wanted to make a dead sprint that would make any NFL player munificence. This is sure to be the harbinger of all students aware of their accomplishments – jealous. What began as a crazy suggestion to a strong bond between Mortar Board and the both past and present. To increase awareness, spearhead one of Tucson’s largest-ever student- surrounding community for years to come. the group ran a large ad in their college led neighborhood clean-up projects — aptly Even as the heat turns up in the Old Pueblo, newspaper, The Arkansas Traveler. advertised as “The Crew” — quickly became a Mortar Board isn’t stopping its tireless advocacy Of what are they really proud? Miss Cecelia reality. All Mortar Board members and much of scholarship, leadership and service. In April, Russell, a Mortar Board member and advisor, of the university community soon learned the the Pi Sigma Alpha chapter hosted a very was the first woman to give the Honors Day profound verity in Victor Hugo’s famous quote, special evening of awards to recognize the address in 1948, and in 1964 Mortar Board was “There is nothing more powerful than an idea often-overlooked largesse of staff and students the only campus group to issue a resolution whose time has come.” With this powerful idea, in service and leadership that makes the UA opposing segregation. What probably made members Laurel Cox and Kelley Stanko visited such a great community. Finally, Mortar Board the biggest impression on the student body was local community leaders from government organized an afternoon of fun and education that the chapter was instrumental in creating and business to spread the chapter’s vision on the UA campus for Tucson’s significant “Dead Day,” a free day between the end of and acquire the requisite well-wishers and refugee population under the auspices of classes and before the beginning of finals. The sponsors to make this idea come to fruition. the International Rescue Committee. In the chapter found out that originally Dead Day was The response was a resounding “yes,” as city meantime, the group continued to make Dead Week – although the “week” was only officials and neighborhoods were delighted biweekly visits to a local elementary school, two days long. The chapter thinks maybe they to see a coterie of students give back to their reading with students under a program should investigate this a bit more to determine community and cleanse the oft-sullied image called “Read-n-Eats.” In short, recently- what happened to their extra day (let alone the that some neighbors have of the student body. inducted members of the 2008-09 cohort will week)! So, on a cold morning in February the undoubtedly have some large shoes to fill. In recent history, the Octagon chapter is local media, government officials, university Eric Reichenbacher, Philanthropy Chair most proud of their 2007 Project Excellence staff and 600 volunteers, armed with shovels Award because their program focused on helping disadvantaged and racially diverse children to set goals in the framework of the Reading is Leading national project. This also represents a reemergence for their chapter. Carole Shook, Advisor

Carson-Newman College Excited and energized, the new 2007-2008 Mortar Board members took a three-day retreat in the mountains to bond as a team and plan a year of service! This time served to unite their team and narrow the focus for how they would serve on their campus and in their community. The group began the year by hosting the 2nd annual Cereal Bowl, during which a team of faculty and staff took on the Carson-Newman redshirt team in a game of flag football. Boxes of cereal were collected as admission University of Arizona chapter members take a quick break from their largest-ever student-led neighborhood clean-up project, “The Crew.” to benefit the Appalachian Outreach Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 13 On Campus food pantry. In full, Mortar Board collected in more than 2,400 children’s 248 boxes, more than tripling the previous books that were donated to year’s 80 box total. Additionally, Morristown the Cleveland Metropolitan Hyundai agreed to donate 50 cents for each School District and the box of cereal collected, raising an extra $168 University Hospitals in order for Appalachian Outreach. to promote literacy in an The Panathenees chapter brought the under-served population. semester to a close with a bear-a-thon. Members In addition, the CWRU of the campus and greater community were chapter held their first ever asked to donate new teddy bears during a three- Turkey-for-a-Day fundraiser, a week period. The response was overwhelming, competition between several and the Carson-Newman Mortar Board team popular professors to raise had the privilege of personally delivering more funds to purchase magazine Carson-Newman College chapter members collected cereal as a part of their 2nd annual Cereal Bowl flag football tournament. than 350 teddy bears to Children’s Hospital in subscriptions for the Knoxville, Tenn. The children and their families Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The on the first-ever Mortar Board Crosstown were overjoyed to receive the gifts. winning professor, Dr. Michael Kenney, wore Fundraiser. Since the schools are less than Spring has brought with it new and exciting a full-body turkey costume for a day during the five miles apart, the two chapters decided to opportunities to serve! An item drive was held week of Thanksgiving. join forces to make a difference in their local to gather household items such as cleaning CWRU’s spring semester featured a large community. supplies and toiletries for the Holston Home, campus-wide event, Rock for Doc, held in The Cincinnati Public School District a facility that provides hope and healing for memory of a beloved chemistry professor who recently updated its curriculum in order to children and families struggling with life’s passed away in May 2005. Dr. Ignacio Ocasio, promote progress in the fields of math and challenges. Mortar Board members then more commonly known as Doc Oc, was an science. The chapters felt these steps toward delivered the items raised. invaluable member of the CWRU community, academic excellence are ideally matched with This spring, the group worked to build and not only as a teacher and advisor but also as a Mortar Board’s founding principles and made stock a small library in their local Boys and Girls friend. As a tribute to Doc Oc’s love for music, a goal to raise money to help to purchase Club. With the help of a grant from the Mortar Rock for Doc featured performances from mathematics textbooks for grades 9-12 in the Board National Foundation and the generosity some of the most talented students at CWRU. Cincinnati Public Schools. XU and UC sent of Carson-Newman students, they constructed In addition, the event included a free buffet letters to Mortar Board alumni in the area, bookshelves, purchased beanbags and chairs, lunch, great raffle prizes, an opportunity to hosting a friendly competition to see which and donated a myriad of classic books for the share a personal memory of Doc Oc, a tribute school could raise the most money. The children to read and enjoy. video of Doc Oc’s greatest moments, and a fundraiser continued throughout April, and the Additionally, the group had the privilege vote for a “Top Prof ” award in Doc Oc’s honor. schools presented Cincinnati Public Schools of tapping new members for the 2008-2009 More than 300 people attended the event and with a check to purchase the textbooks at the year. Although there is sadness as the reality of more than $800 was collected to benefit both drive’s conclusion. graduation and leaving the wonderful Mortar the Doc Oc Memorial Fund, a scholarship Jaime Meyer, University of Cincinnati Chapter Board experience sets in, members are all endowment for talented students; and the Doc President excited about the new team and the service they Oc Statue Fund, a student initiative to erect a will contribute to their campus, community statue of Doc Oc on the CWRU campus. Cornell College and world in the upcoming year! Furthermore, CWRU Mortar Board members The Torch chapter recently held their Alisha Watson, Director of Communications have been busy with monthly service activities at 2008 Mortar Board Auction resulting in great the Shaker Lakes Nature Center, the Cleveland success. The group gathered donations from Case Western Reserve University Food Bank, and the East End Neighborhood approximately 30 local restaurants, shops and The Lux chapter of Mortar Board at Case House where they tutor underprivileged business, auctioning them off to a crowd of Western Reserve University has had a busy and children. about 50 people for between $5 and $110. This fruitful year with two large service events in Amanda Hong, President event was made possible thanks to countless addition to various monthly activities. CWRU hours worked by many members of the Torch kicked off its fall semester with a Reading is University of Cincinnati, chapter. In total, the chapter raised $1,006, half Leading children’s book drive in conjunction Xavier University of which was donated to their community and with local libraries, book stores, churches and The Xavier University and University of college library. the campus community. Their efforts brought Cincinnati Mortar Board chapters collaborated Pete Lehr, Director of Communications

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Denison University third place, as well as best cheering Throughout the 2007-2008 academic year, section, were awarded. Overall, Denison University’s Cap and Gown chapter the Spelling Bee raised more than of Mortar Board has been active not only in 150 books for the Boyd Elementary the campus life and in the local Newark, Ohio School library and was considered to area, but also in the international community. be a great accomplishment. Notable acts of service for the year have Chapter President Katie Schirmer included organizing and hosting a Halloween said, “The Bee was such a great party for an after-school clubhouse for children success! I was really thrilled with the in the Newark area; collecting holiday gift bags turn-out and the participation from provided by Denison students to low-income groups on campus.” children and struggling mothers in Newark; This turn-out consisted of a total and contributing to the Better World Books of 12 teams, each entered from a Hope College chapter members stuff stockings for local children associated charity organization, which supplies reused different campus organization or with the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. books to developing countries. At the end group. The Bee even had a surprising Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the year, chapter members are planning to start. As Katie recalls, “The funniest moment of program. Members donated time to paint share a Denison baseball game and cookout the Bee was when Charles Neiss, our host, came pumpkins with the children for Halloween and with the children of the Newark clubhouse. out dressed like a bee. Everyone was surprised; to stuff stockings to give to them for Christmas. Current President Stephanie Rozman and Vice it was hysterical!” The lighthearted event was Each stocking was personalized with the President Becky Weber have been especially held on Tuesday night of Mortar Board Week child’s name and contained a coloring book, instrumental in enacting these activities. and organizers hope that this event will become crayons, a toy and candy. Lindsay Ellsworth, a The Cap and Gown chapter is proud to a spring tradition at Drury. member who helped with the event, explained have initiated 41 new Mortar Board members Logan Peterson, Communications Chair the excited reaction, “The kids loved searching for the upcoming academic year. Next year, through all of the Christmas stockings to find the chapter looks forward to continuing the one made just for them. Passing out the the community service in Newark as well as stockings was the highlight of the entire becoming more connected with local alumni event!” groups in the Columbus area. Most recently, Hope held a prom for Anne Barngrover, Alumni Relations Chair developmentally disabled members of their community. Students volunteered time to DePauw University send invitations, decorate facilities and attend DePauw’s Mortar Board chapter took a study the prom with their guests. The night was filled break before winter finals and visited the Asbury The Drury University chapter hosted a Mortar Board with laughter and dancing, as the students spelling bee, complete with a host dressed as a bumblebee. Towers Retirement Home in Greencastle, Ind. reached out to get to know their neighborhood Chapter members spent an afternoon with the Hope College a little better. As Event Chair Katie Ester said, residents socializing and writing Christmas The Alcor chapter of Mortar Board has had “The prom was such a great way to give back to cards for those residents who were unable to a service-packed year. Last fall, students raised the community in a fun way.” put together their own. money for La Casa Hogar (The Orphanage Holly Bekius, Director of Communications Laura McOsker, Director of Communications House) in Chiapas, Mexico. This organization is run by a missionary family that has helped Kansas State University Drury University to get 13 children off the streets, in addition A strong and respected player in the The Skiff chapter of Mortar Board at Drury to caring for three of their own children. All Kansas State community since 1928, the XIX University in Springfield, Mo. celebrated of the children are home-schooled by the chapter of Mortar Board brings together 32 Mortar Board Week with a Spelling Bee to raise missionaries, who barely have enough money of the university’s finest leaders. The dynamic books for a local elementary school library. to pay for basic necessities, let alone schooling. group was honored at the 2007 conference The chapter recruited four-person teams from Working with the theme of Reading is Leading, with the Golden Torch Award for chapter around campus, instructing them to collect Hope sent $2,300 to the family, to be used excellence, designating it among the nation’s books which could be turned in for “cheats” to for school supplies and other needs of the top chapters. In 2004, the chapter received help during the Bee. The cheats included: look children. Mortar Board’s highest collegiate award, the it up, ask the audience, and try again; each at Hope students also helped to make the Ruth Weimer Mount Award, naming them the the cost of 10 books. Prizes for first, second and holiday season special for local children in the Society’s top chapter.

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Although the chapter has numerous long The UMW chapter used the money to fund at Kit Carson, was ecstatic to receive such a standing traditions and participates in many a variety of innovative service projects, among large number of books, and is already looking valuable service projects, one unique activity them: pen-pal projects with underprivileged forward to giving the books to the children. stands out from the others. As a part of the children in Honduras and men and women She plans to use them as rewards to students selections process, each candidate is asked to in the military, costumed read-aloud events who exemplify good study habits or perform write a short essay giving advice to incoming at local elementary schools, read-aloud events good deeds throughout the school year. freshmen about the college experience. A at hospice care centers, and an ongoing book Jessica Jaramillo, Historian collection of these essays, known as the drive. Flannery Merideth, Alumni Relations Chair Advice Booklet, is then distributed to first- Caitlin Gembol, President year students at orientation programs by New University of North Dakota Student Services. The firsthand knowledge and University of Missouri - Kansas In November 2007, the Quo Vadis chapter of expertise that go into these essays make the City Mortar Board completed its 28th annual Turkey book a crucial guidebook, as well as an honor On Saturday, March 15, the Delta Alpha Basket Drive. After spending the majority of for Mortar Board members. chapter initiated its new members. For the first their fall semester raising funds to purchase In conjunction with the national time, the ceremony took place at the beautiful the food needed for the project, the chapter’s Reading is Leading initiative, the group Diastole on the Hospital Hill Campus. All but project once again resulted in success. In all, works diligently to promote literacy in their one of the new members were in attendance the chapter had a record year, raising more than community. Volunteering at both a local day at the initiation ceremony. Chapter President $12,000 and serving more than 800 families in care center and elementary school has been Leila Simmons followed the national initiation need in the greater Grand Forks, N.D. area. a favorite of members. Additionally, the K- ceremony to conduct a memorable experience. The Turkey Basket Drive would not have been State chapter is the only group of its kind to The initiation concluded with giving out awards a success had it not been for the generosity of coordinate a state-level Academic Decathlon for to the chapter’s most outstanding officer, Abdul local business and community members. high school students, illustrating the chapter’s Hagi-Omar, and most outstanding member, Liz An additional Turkey Basket contributor was commitment to the ideals of scholarship, Pollock. A reception followed, which allowed the joint participation with a local high school leadership and service. Chapter Membership the new and current Mortar Board members to in a trick-or-treat for canned goods drive. On Chair Suzie Suozzo explains, “The day offers get to know each other better and discuss their Halloween, Mortar Board members dressed members a chance to get to know one another Mortar Board experiences. It was a memorable in their best costumes and went from door on a more personal level because we are event for all those involved, and was a great to door asking for canned food donations. In combining our efforts to help future scholars way to initiate our new members. turn, the high school donated contributions from our communities.” Leila Simmons, President to the chapter to assist with the Turkey Basket There is always advice to give to incoming Drive. Mortar Board members. One thing the K-State University of New Mexico The weekend before Thanksgiving, the chapter encourages is getting to know as many The University of New Mexico Mortar Board chapter assembled their turkey baskets, which people within the organization as possible. The chapter made children smile this year. Members consisted of potatoes, pie crust, pie filling, diverse group is made up of individuals who collected and distributed 3,000 participate in different activities and come from donated books to places in a variety of backgrounds, with each member need throughout New Mexico, bringing something special to the table. Mortar such as children’s hospitals Board is a wonderful organization that enables and rural libraries. One such campus leaders to come together to serve their place in dire need of books was communities on a weekly basis. Kit Carson Elementary School, Jacinda Mein, Communications Chair located in the South Valley of Albuquerque. University of Mary Washington To both commemorate the Recently, the National Education Association 90th anniversary celebration of announced the University of Mary Washington’s the founding of Mortar Board Mortar Board chapter as a recipient of one of and to promote the Reading the organization’s $500 Read Across America is Leading project, the UNM grants to promote literacy. More than 200 chapter delivered 600 books to groups competed for the grants, but only 30 the school. Theresa Charley, University of North Dakota chapter members sort canned goods to package as a were awarded. a UNM alumna and teacher part of their charitable turkey basket program, which fed more than 800 families on Thanksgiving in 2007. 16 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 On Campus stuffing, a turkey, canned vegetables and in honor of those who have been affected by in the rain, the teams were informed of their cranberries. The next day, people that had cancer. A faculty recognition banquet will successful work, so they packed up and headed signed up to receive one of these baskets came occur this semester to recognize outstanding home. Next year, the new members will carry to pick them up from the university ROTC faculty. Other plans include the formal dance the torch of service back to the Garden of the building. for all Mortar Board members, and the largest Gods. The chapter keeps busy with many other fundraiser of the year for the chapter — the Kevin Collins, Director of Communications projects throughout the year. Whether it is Graduation Day flower sale. The NIU chapter fundraising, supporting Reading is Leading is anxiously awaiting these and other events as Editor’s Note: Under the management of by reading to children, preparing meals for another exciting semester unfolds. Section Coordinator Dave Whitman, Section the homeless or participating in a community Jane Kaykov, Director of Communications 22 annually participates in the Garden of clean-up, the group participates in an amazing the Gods Section Project. Several chapters number of activities. One of those projects was University of Northern Colorado were on hand to help at the Oct. 14, 2007 the 4th annual Mortar Board Golf Scramble, at One cold and snowy Colorado morning, the event: Colorado College, Colorado State which the top three teams received prizes that Mortar Board members of the Gold Key chapter University, University of Colorado at Boulder, were donated from local business. Another at the University of Northern Colorado awoke. the University of Denver, the University of project is the group’s first-time Mortar Board Art They were about to embark on their regional Northern Colorado and the University of Auction, featuring the work of local artists and service project, the Garden of the Gods. With Wyoming. some donated pieces by campus art students. steady winds from the north to help lead them Selling a variety of inventive items ranging from south, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, paintings and screen art to jewelry and pottery, the Mortar Board members were determined the group raised nearly $1,000. to arrive. After the two and a half hour drive, Alex Kelsch, Public Relations Officer they arrived to the smiling faces of two park rangers and other Mortar Board groups from Northern Illinois University across the state. Past Mortar Board teams have Section 22 annually volunteers their time at the Garden of the Northern Illinois University (NIU) became reconstructed worn paths and other vital park Gods park in Colorado Springs. In 2007, nearly 40 members from six chapters worked together to beautify the park. the focus of the world, in light of the tragic renovations. Today’s briefing informed the shooting which claimed the lives of five groups that overgrown shrubs were starting Northwestern University students and injured many others on Feb. 14, to create hazardous fire conditions around the The chapter hopes to work with Chicago- 2008. The NIU family is still healing, and those park. Their job as volunteers was to utilize based Open Books, a local charitable bookstore whose lives were cut short that day will never a variety of saws, trimmers, tarps, rope and that accepts book donations and sells them be forgotten. The amount of passion, love and manpower to remove as many dead plants for a nominal price to raise funds for literacy caring from communities everywhere has been as they could in a designated area. This area charities. This organization will work with breathtaking, and the community at NIU has would then serve as a natural fire block in the the chapter as a part of the Reading is Leading become immensely closer. Truly, the Mortar event of a fire. The teams began to tug, pull initiative, serving as the group’s primary Board principles of scholarship, leadership and and push their way through the dense shrubs philanthropy project this year. To support Open service have been in abundance throughout in order to locate and determine which area to Books, the chapter will hold a campus book the NIU campus more than ever. Although overhaul. The hard manual labor seemed to be drive and participate in reading programs. schedules and events at NIU have changed, the in the forefront of their minds as the scenery A sizeable goal for this year’s executive Mortar Board chapter has persevered and is of the Garden of the Gods overwhelmed the board is to leave next year’s group with a continuing forward. teams. This 480-acre public park is home to good charity partnership and concept to build Many changes have occurred and are in breathtaking towers of natural sandstone upon, a healthy system of communication to the near future for Mortar Board at NIU. The formations, hiking paths and wonderful facilitate information and opportunities, and a selection process was modified and has resulted views of Pikes Peak. After a half day of work good example of leadership to be built upon in increased effectiveness and improved time and improved. These goals are all under way, management. An initiation brunch was planned with the Open Books venture, the inception of for the spring semester induction of new multiple e-mail listservs, and the construction members, as well as for recognizing the senior of a chapter Web site. Overall, the group hopes graduating members. Another event, designed to make Mortar Board’s on-campus presence for bonding of new and old members alike, is much greater over the next few years! Relay for Life. This event is another excellent Christopher D’Angelo, Director of opportunity to give back to the community Members of the University of Northern Colorado chapter pose Communications with their tools at the Garden of the Gods section project. Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 17 On Campus

The Ohio State University The Mabel Freeman chapter recently honored faculty members and staff during the 19th annual Faculty Recognition Reception in conjunction with Sphinx senior honorary. Each member of Mortar Board nominated and honored a faculty or staff member that had an influential impact on the member’s academic, career or personal life, and acknowledged their extraordinary efforts and contributions to The Ohio State University. Mortar Board also presented the John T. and Ruth Weimer Mount Award to a faculty or staff member for exemplifying the commitment to leadership, scholarship and service and dedication to students. This year’s recipient was Kathy Krajnak, director of the Mount Leadership Scholars program. Alysse Shaheen, Director of Communications

University of Oregon University of Oregon chapter members volunteered at Food for Lane County’s community garden to help feed those in need. It has been an eventful year for Mortar Board at the University of Oregon! Beyond with the university’s Junior Scholars Award of his office, and his near displacement. (The the customary community service events Night, a program which honors the top 100 chapter is, however, eternally grateful to him and chapter meetings, the chapter’s Web juniors, to promote scholarship. Additionally, for the temporary use of his office!) site underwent a complete makeover and a they host the “Professor of the Term” contest, In the end, the chapter isn’t quite sure who special election was held mid-winter to select allowing all students to vote for their favorite was more pleased with the book donation. a new community service chair. With a strong professor to be recognized with a plaque during Their best guess is that it is a three-way tie membership bond, the chapter has worked one of his or her classes. The chapter wishes to between the children at Stockton Children’s hard throughout the year to exemplify Mortar congratulate fall recipient Prof. Dennis Galvan Home, who mostly received books at second Board’s three key ideals. of the international studies department and through eighth grade reading levels; the chapter The chapter participates in numerous winter recipient Prof. Glen R. Waddell of the members, who congratulated each other community service events, including food economics department for receiving the award mightily for a job well done; or their advisor, drives, literacy projects and much more. For this year! who after nearly a month, once again had the example, the group worked with the charitable Willow Baumann, Communications Chair full use of his office. (Some students claim to Food for Lane County group by volunteering have seen him dancing a jig in the hallway, but at their community garden and assisting in University of the Pacific these reports have yet to be confirmed.) repackaging food for distribution. Their fall The Knolens chapter of Mortar Board Spring semester brought about recruitment, book drive consisted of members going door has been busy this year! Their seniors took and in honor of the well-deserving juniors to door in Eugene, Ore., collecting more than off running and hosted their fall service considering applying for membership, the 500 new and used children’s books, which were project, “Trick-or-Book!” on Halloween night! chapter co-hosted an Informational Dessert donated to Adam’s Elementary School and the Following the national project, Reading is Night with Phi Kappa Phi. The conversation public library. The group volunteered at the Leading, members fanned out over campus, and the chocolate flowed, resulting in a most annual Truffle Shuffle 5K Run, an event drawing its adjacent neighborhoods, and even a few informative, yet delectable evening! more than 1,600 runners. In collaboration members’ residential neighborhoods. They all The chapter’s spring service project, held with other university honor societies, the agreed that if they could put a single book into in conjunction with the Center for Community chapter put on the first-ever St. Patrick’s Day a child’s hands they would be happy. However, Involvement, gives lucky children the Book Hunt, hiding a thousand eggs filled with they were completely unprepared for the opportunity to have the run of the University of candy and certificates redeemable for children’s mountain of books accumulated! Their advisor the Pacific for a day. A few collegiate activities books. was very pleased with their success, yet seemed these children were able to get a taste of on April The chapter maintains strong involvement somewhat displeased by the sudden overflow 26 included eating at the dining hall, creating

18 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 On Campus arts and crafts, and playing sports. With the Purdue University for buying the Mortar Board calendar to help event, the chapter hopes to send children The 82nd class of the Barbara Cook chapter fund scholarships and fellowships; Thursday, the message that college is for everyone who is continuing to work hard this semester, having Valentine’s Day cards were sent to student desires it enough! hosted and enjoyed many of their traditional leaders for “Student Leadership Appreciation As the year wound down, 29 new members Mortar Board spring events. The annual Day;” Friday, Mortar Board paraphernalia were initiated into the Knolens chapter. The Mortar Board Leadership Conference was held was worn around campus; and Saturday, the outgoing chapter hopes that the incoming on Jan. 26 and was a huge success. This event chapter participated in the Boiler Volunteer members will take advantage of their senior targets rising leaders at Purdue, with excellent Network “Share the Love” Community Service year and fill it full of not only memories, but students being nominated to attend. This Day. of the importance of Mortar Board’s ideals: year’s theme was “Exceed All Expectations” The Freshman Scholar Athlete Dessert was scholarship, leadership and service. and speakers included professors and faculty held Feb. 17, honoring freshman athletes who Dorothy Mayfield-Bunn, Vice President from Purdue University: U.S. Public Service earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during their first Academy Founder Chris Myers Asch, Mitre semester. The event had a great turnout, with University of Puget Sound Group Inc. President/CEO Mitre Kutanovski, coaches and athletic faculty joining to celebrate The Otlah chapter has been very busy and Purdue University President Dr. France the athletes’ accomplishments. The Women of this spring preparing for new members and Cordova. Attendees also had the opportunity Purdue Reception followed on Feb. 21, and working on continuing projects. The group to participate in several break-out sessions was one of the most enjoyable events of the is proud to welcome two new advisors to the aimed at strengthening their leadership skills, year. The chapter welcomed and honored club this semester - Chaplain Dave Wright and including “Women in Leadership,” “Conducting distinguished female faculty and administrators Assistant Dean of Students Sara Dorer. Effective Meetings,” and “Managing Change for of Purdue who have either recently been hired Chapter members have volunteered with Student Organizations,” among others. or promoted into positions of associate dean environmental conservation at Puget Creek Mortar Board Week was a lot of fun and the or higher. in North Tacoma, Wash. In early March the chapter hosted daily events related to the three The Reading Extravaganza was another club conducted a “Change Wars” fundraiser in pillars of scholarship, leadership and service. successful event and the children had a lot of which the campus community was encouraged Monday, they hosted a booth to promote fun listening to the event’s celebrity readers. to donate their pocket change in order to vote Mortar Board awareness; Tuesday, students Purdue administration, faculty, staff, athletes for their favorite aspect of the University of who were “Caught Studying,” in several and other local and state celebrities hosted Puget Sound. Options included the university campus locations were given Mortar Board reading sessions throughout the day for more president, trees on campus, campus radio bookmarks and Smarties candy; Wednesday, than 350 students. The students also enjoyed station KUPS 90.1 FM The Sound, a whale students who chose to take part in “Show off several activity sessions with Alpha Psi Omega skeleton in the new science building, campus Your Mortar Board Calendar” were rewarded National Theatre Honor Fraternity. coffee shops, and university mascot Grizz, among others. Proceeds went to sustain club activities and benefit the United Way of Pierce County. Members continue to donate their time tutoring students at Lowell Elementary. In addition to service events, the group has organized the spring Last Lecture Series. This program serves as a way for the chapter to honor extraordinary faculty members by asking them to give a lecture as if it were their last. As this year’s service projects wrap up, the club is working to prepare next year’s members in order to maintain continuity and ensure the future success of the Otlah chapter. Allison Beller, Director of Communications

The Women of Purdue honorees with the Purdue Mortar Board class of 2007-2008 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 19 On Campus

Selection was another memorable event, entitled: “Fate and fortune, love and death: our University of South Alabama bringing the class closer as they spent classical heritage.” Throughout Mortar Board Week, the Azalea considerable time together and realized how Provost Nancy Marlin welcomed guests at chapter of Mortar Board at the University of soon their collegiate experience would be over. the event, followed by an introduction of the South Alabama used the national Mortar Board The chapter also recently finished selecting honoree by College of the Arts and Letters Week Visibility Grant money provided by the the recipients of the prestigious awards and Dean Dr. Paul Wong. The last lecture series Mortar Board National Foundation to support scholarships they sponsor to recognize the was established in 2007 to provide retired several campus activities. These activities countless organizations and individuals that faculty one final opportunity to speak publicly promoted Mortar Board’s visibility on campus make a difference in the Purdue community. on things that matter most to them. by focusing on membership recruitment, Vanessa Reyes, Director of Communications Dr. Genovese was nominated by students teacher appreciation and supporting school and colleagues as a result of his numerous athletics. accomplishments, the intellectual energy he Coincidentally, Mortar Board Week also brought to his teaching, his commitment to fell during University of South Alabama’s the academic community, and his willingness homecoming week. The Azalea chapter to engage pressing issues that face everyone in participated in a campus wide “sheet sign” the campus community. This was a wonderful contest in order to support the basketball honor and a testament to his distinguished team. career as a scholar and teacher but also to The chapter also focused on recruiting his dedication to students and the academic membership on campus. A table was set up at University of San Diego Chapter President Annie O’Brien, honor societies on campus. His service as an the student center, which proved to be a great Lauren Gyllenborg, Dr. Alana Cordy-Collins, Dr. Susan advisor to Mortar Board, Eta Sigma Phi, and location that received remarkable foot traffic Lord, and Jennifer Harding at the University of San Diego Mortar Board Faculty Appreciation Dinner. Golden Key; and president of Phi Kappa Phi throughout the day. Mortar Board members and Phi Beta Kappa, is evidence of his effort to manned the table and spoke to interested University of San Diego promote academic excellence on our campus. students about the benefits of joining Mortar The Alcala chapter surprised two of Mortar Board was pleased to host this event for Board, explaining the steps to apply for their faculty advisors at the annual Faculty the campus. membership. Appreciation Dinner by tapping them for Leslie Hernandez, Director of Faculty appreciation events were also a major honorary membership. Dr. Alana Cordy- Communications focus of the Azalea chapter’s Mortar Board Week Collins and Dr. Susan Lord have served as events. In order to show their appreciation, faculty advisors to the Mortar Board chapter chapter members delivered Krispy Kreme since it was installed at USD in October 2000. Lauren Gyllenborg and Jennifer Harding were co-chairs of the memorable event. The USD Mortar Board Chapter received the Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter Excellence Award in 2006. Judith Lewis Logue, Advisor

San Diego State University Mortar Board, as a member of the SDSU Honors Council, co-sponsored the 2nd annual Last Lecture Series. The distinguished last lecture honoree was Dr. E. Nicholas Genovese, both a professor emeritus of classics and humanities as well as a former Mortar Board advisor. Chapter President Olivera Plamenac served as co-chair of the event. The Cap and Gown chapter handled the invitations, publicity, printing of the program, and hosting of the reception. More than 200 people were in attendance to hear Dr. Genovese’s lecture, University of South Alabama chapter members and honorees mingle at the group’s annual “Top Prof” Banquet. On Campus donuts to every department on campus. These invited them back to organize future activities. hardcover copies of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in were thoroughly enjoyed by both professors The chapter’s latest endeavor was rallying the Hat” books to children at the Guadalupe- and staff. Additionally, the group hosted the for Hurricane Katrina victims by collecting Parkway Sommerville Centers, after-school annual “Top Prof ” banquet, at which members socks from the community. Through hard centers in East Lubbock that mainly serve low- were able to invite their favorite professor to be work and dedication, they achieved their goal income minority children. This event, held honored and enjoy a nice dinner. The deans of of increased visibility, evident in the record in conjunction with a Dr. Seuss-themed end- all of the schools were invited to the dinner number of applications received for the 2008- of-the-year party, was hosted at the Parkway as well. At the banquet, each student gave a 2009 Mortar Board chapter. Center. During the fall semester, the chapter short speech on why they were honoring their Christee Staufer, Director of Communications began volunteering an hour every other favorite professor, and each professor received Wednesday at the center by reading to the pre- a certificate of appreciation. Southern Methodist University school and first-grade students. Their desire to Holly Peek, Director of Communications The Decima chapter of Mortar Board has had read not only promotes the national service a busy year. In October, members held their Top initiative, Reading is Leading, but members South Dakota State University Ten Sophomore reception and invited a number have also begun building relationships with The South Dakota State University Sigma of Dallas area Mortar Board alumni to attend. the children that they hope will encourage Lambda Sigma chapter of Mortar Board had a Parents and professors were also witnesses to them to enjoy reading for a lifetime. Nearly primary goal during the 2007-2008 academic the amazing students honored at the reception. three-fourths of the 50 members of the 2007- year: to increase visibility of their Mortar This semester, the chapter hosted a book drive 2008 class have been able to attend at least one Board chapter. To accomplish their goal, the to help support the national philanthropy of of the readings, and the project’s success has chapter participated in a variety of university- Reading is Leading. Members collected more pushed the group to continue volunteering recognized and community activities. Mortar than 100 books that were sent to Greater their time in the future. Board members participated as a team in the Dallas Ministries to help with their after-school Sandra Hon, Community Service Chair SDSU Hobo Day (homecoming) Bum Olympics. program for inner city children. Mortar Board Volunteers also helped with the Hobo Day members and new initiates brought books to parade. To celebrate Halloween, members hit their initiation to help out the great cause. The the streets by trick-or-treating for books and SMU chapter continues to be a great presence cans to donate to the local food pantry. They on the SMU campus. received a trunk full of donations. The group Casey Swaim, Director of Communications also went to Brookview Manor, a local nursing home, and played games with the residents Texas Tech University for a few hours. The residents were thrilled On April 11, the Forum chapter of Mortar Texas Tech University chapter members get to know to have Mortar Board members there, and Board at Texas Tech University donated new children who attended the Dr. Seuss-themed literacy event at the Parkway Center. Washington University The members of the Keod chapter at Washington University in St. Louis were searching for a way to reach out to community children and create an event that exemplified the national mission of Reading is Leading. In conjunction with University City Library, they were able to sponsor a library event with a Valentine’s Day-inspired theme. The event, which was held in February to commemorate Mortar Board Week, was geared toward elementary children by creating five stations that represented how “We H.E.A.R.T. Reading.” Children rotated through all of the stations, which followed these themes: Holiday - Valentine Day card making; Eating - cookie decorating; Art - bookmark making; Reading - a Members of the Washington University - St. Louis chapter celebrate Reading is Leading table set up with books for children to read, as by volunteering their valuable time at University City Library. Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 21 On Campus well as one of the librarians who engaged the Board far next year.” of gift cards and other products. These gift children with her animated storytelling; and On March 7, new members currently cards were raffled off in February during Text - Valentine’s Day-themed word searches studying on campus were the first to be tapped Mortar Board Week, during which Panaegis and crossword puzzles. under a new private tapping ceremony which sought to raise awareness of Mortar Board at Upon arrival, each of the 50 children in Panaegis created this year. The private tapping William Jewell. The William Jewell community attendance received a goody bag filled with ceremony was created after a year of study also celebrated Panaegis’ 30th anniversary candy, pencils and a card wishing them a which included consultation with Mortar and other achievements March 28 during the Happy Valentine’s Day from the Keod chapter Board chapters throughout the country. New college’s weekly Community Time festivities. of Mortar Board. The highlight of the day on-campus members were publicly tapped in Members of the chapter continue to be was a generous donation from Build-A-Bear front of historic Jewell Hall on March 10 using leaders in the William Jewell community. WorkshopTM, which allowed each child to take Panaegis’ distinctive public tapping ceremony, All five finalists for the 2008 Faculty Award home a bear complete with its own outfit and which was updated this spring. — the highest award presented to a graduating accessories. Needless to say, the children were “We felt like revising our tapping ceremonies William Jewell College senior — are members ecstatic to leave with presents that will remind would be an excellent way to commemorate of Panaegis. Chapter members were also them of their fun times at the literacy event. Panaegis’ 30th year as a Mortar Board chapter recognized with the Colonel Alexander The chapter members enjoyed bonding and we were really happy to see how well they Doniphan and L.E. Kresse Awards, awarded to with each other and the families with whom turned out after a year of working on them,” the senior man and woman voted most likely they spent the day. The library staff was so Romine said. “The revised tapping ceremonies to succeed by the senior class. New members enthusiastic about the event that they have were very successful and an exciting addition are poised to continue the chapter’s tradition expressed their desire to turn it into an annual to our chapter traditions.” of leadership on campus, as several have been event. The chapter also hopes the event will Panaegis officially celebrated its 30th recipients of or finalists for prestigious national become a fun and annual tradition. year as an affiliate of Mortar Board during its fellowships. Tammi Cooks, President spring initiation ceremony on March 30. The Nathan Weinert, Chapter Member Jenny Raja, Director of Marketing and ceremony included an address from children’s Publicity book author Sue Wright, a 1965 initiate into University of Wisconsin - Eau Panaegis and a 1978 initiate into Mortar Board. Claire William Jewell College The ceremony also remembered former chapter The Gold Caps Chapter of the University The Panaegis chapter celebrated its 30th advisor and longtime English professor Dr. Ann of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has demonstrated year as a nationally-affiliated chapter this Marie Shannon, who died in January. A giant the Mortar Board principles of scholarship, academic year. Commemorations included the of William Jewell’s history, Shannon oversaw leadership and service throughout this creation of a new private tapping ceremony, Panaegis’ transition from a local honor society academic year by taking part in multiple an update of the public tapping ceremony, to membership in the national Mortar Board university- and community-based projects. and a celebration of the chapter’s history organization. Members came together with other students during the spring initiation ceremony. “We were pleased to be able to celebrate and faculty leaders to discuss campus-wide During the spring semester, Panaegis selected Panaegis’ 30th anniversary this spring,” issues and helped represent the student body. outstanding new members that will continue Romine said. “While the celebrations took The chapter aided in the decision making the chapter’s tradition of excellence in service on a bittersweet tone with the passing of Dr. process on budgeting issues, new admission and leadership. Shannon, it was still an exciting time for the requirements, study abroad programs and the “This has been one of the most memorable chapter.” majors offered at Eau Claire. Members also sell years in Panaegis history,” Chapter President Panaegis also continued service projects. roses at each graduation ceremony to help fund Morgan Romine said. “We were able to Numerous chapter members continued celebrate our chapter’s history while creating participation in ChessMates - the chapter’s new traditions which have helped to lay nationally recognized youth mentoring the foundation for continued excellence in partnership with Liberty Public Schools Panaegis.” and the William Jewell Students in Free On. Feb. 24, 18 juniors were selected for Enterprise (SIFE) chapter. ChessMates membership in Panaegis. “We’re really excited concluded its year with a tournament about the new members we’ve selected this in March for all participants. The spring year,” chapter Membership Chair Rebekah semester also included a fundraiser, Bouas said. “There are some great leaders in during which chapter members visited University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Mortar Board members cleaned up the junior class that will be able to take Mortar local businesses to solicit donations the community as a part of the “Tidy up the Town” project. 22 Mortar Board Forum | Spring 2008 On Campus chapter service activities and projects, provide donated to the Reading is Leading initiative membership fee grants for new initiates, and by the chapter’s 2008-2009 president at the support chapter operating costs. upcoming Mortar Board National Conference. In serving their community, the chapter Fliers advertising the week’s events were also was a part of a community project called distributed. On Friday, at an event known as “Tidy up the Town,” which assists the elderly UW Idol, Mortar Board members announced with their fall lawn clean up. Each year, the the iPod raffle winner. chapter holds a book drive and sorts books to On Monday night, the chapter held a mixer be distributed to the Eau Claire Area School for current Mortar Board members, alumni A University of Wyoming Mortar Board member helps students with their homework at their tutoring and game District. Members also volunteered to prepare and the university community. Attending night held during Mortar Board Week. and serve a meal at the Hope Gospel Mission alumni included Charlotte Hearne Davis and participants were provided with food by the and show off their athletic ability by running in Margaret “Peg” Tobin. Members and alumni chapter. the “Shamrock Shuffle” to raise money for the visited with each other, providing cookies On Friday night, those students who donated National Youth Sports Program (NYSP). The and soda. Attendees also participated in a books gathered at Friday Night Fever, a popular NYSP program goal is to teach lifelong sports “speed meeting” activity, a twist on speed student organization and university program skills and competition alongside education in dating, where they met with each other for two which provides free, fun entertainment on math and science, health and nutrition, careers minutes for a one-on-one conversation. This Friday nights, to participate in the iPod raffle. and the importance of education. allowed members to connect with alumni, and Chapter members challenged students to Katelyn Parker, Communications Director also for the community members in attendance answer trivia questions about the University to learn more about Mortar Board. of Wyoming Cap and Gown chapter of Mortar University of Wyoming Tuesday night, after a regular chapter Board, and the university in general. Correct Mortar Board Week at the University of meeting, Mortar Board members held a responses earned small door prizes and Wyoming consisted of a week-long children’s tutoring and board game night. Many students chocolates. At the end of this quiz session, the book drive and iPod raffle; a mixer for Mortar came for tutoring help, and others came to chapter awarded the iPod to one lucky student. Board members, alumni and community study on their own or in groups. Members and That student then took the stage and publicly members; a tutoring night; and a Knowledge students played several different board games thanked Mortar Board for all the events we Quest. Funding for the week was provided by throughout the night. Sub sandwiches were hosted throughout the week. a national Mortar Board Week Visibility Grant provided to everyone in attendance. Battuya Bayarmagnai and Matthew and the Associated Students of the University Thursday afternoon, Mortar Board held Scarborough, Mortar Board Week Co-Chairs of Wyoming Student Government. A total of its first Knowledge Quest. $700 was raised and spent on the week. The chapter hopes that this On Sunday of Mortar Board Week, members will become a tradition on Congratulations to our chapters decorated a case in the Wyoming Union, a well- the University of Wyoming traveled area of campus, to promote Mortar campus. Twenty-five questions celebrating anniversaries! Board and its activities. The case included concerning the University 5th Anniversary a bag from the chapter’s Top Prof awards, a of Wyoming and its history Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Alpha Lambda Omega chapter mug for the Tip of the Cap awards, a torch were prepared for the event, Endicott College Triumph chapter from Torchlight Laurels, a mortarboard, two t- and students were given the 10th Anniversary shirts, a copy of the plaque recently placed in opportunity to answer as many Lakeland College Gold Key Society chapter the Honors Court, the chapter’s Golden Torch of the questions as possible, 25th Anniversary Award, and a copy of “The Torch” poem. either in pairs or as individuals. Eastern Kentucky University Collegiate Pentacle chapter Monday through Friday, Mortar Board Teams and individuals were The University of Toledo Peppers Honor Society chapter members sat at a table in the Wyoming Union scored on the number of Western Carolina University Cap & Gown chapter to advertise Mortar Board Week. Students questions answered correctly. 50th Anniversary passing by were offered the opportunity to The first and second place Tulane University Alpha Sigma Sigma chapter take a verbal Mortar Board quiz comprised finishers received $50 and $30 Willamette University Cap & Gown chapter of three questions. Participants were given gift certificates, respectively, 75th Anniversary candy and were allowed to enter a raffle for an to Altitude Chophouse and Oregon State University Cap & Gown chapter iPod. Boxes were placed by the table to collect Brewery in Laramie, Wyo. The University of Utah Senior Staff chapter children’s books. Several books were collected third place finisher received a University of Wyoming Cap & Gown chapter throughout the week, and these books will be Giant Sub from Subway. All

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