FALL 2009 Tau Sigma Harvest VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1 FALL 2009 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Executive Director... Note from 1 Dr. Lee Colquitt “Recognizing and promoting after Auburn), is still an advisor I would also like to thank Melanie the academic excellence and today! Thanks, Lia, for almost Saunders for the great work Note from 1 involvement of transfer stu- ten years of great service!!! In she’s been doing as the Director Melanie Saunders dents “ addition to getting to know Lia, of Chapter Relations for Tau Happy Birthday 2 I’ve had the great privilege of Sigma for over three years now. and Welcome We’ll hit a milestone this year… Tau Sigma will be 10 years old in getting to know countless other Most of you have gotten to know advisors (staff folks at many uni- Melanie and will likely agree with From UNC- November! As most of you 2 me that she is definitely the per- Wilmington know, Tau Sigma was born at Auburn University in 1999 and sonality of our organization! She From University 2 we have grown considerably has helped take our organization Michigan- since. Our first attempt at being to a new level with her friendli- Dearborn a national organization was ness, creativity, and strong work through a presentation at a Stu- ethic. Auburn University 3 dents in Transition meeting in Finally, congratulations to the Senior Prom Cincinnati, OH in 2000. Since 18,754 Tau Sigma alumni and Let’s Award Some 3 then, there have been thousands current members from 70 differ- Scholarships! of members, advisors, and others ent universities who have been at dozens of universities who versities) who have selflessly inducted over the last ten years. Tau Sigma 3 have contributed to make our served to make their universities You have represented Tau Sigma This and That organization as strong as it is a better place for transfer stu- very well with your outstanding dents. Many thanks to all of you Tau Sigma Greek 4 today. Interestingly, Lia Hallett, work in and out of the class- for your commitment! Names the advisor of the University at room. Great job! Buffalo chapter (the first chapter - Lee Colquitt From the Director of Chapter Relations... On September 11, 2009, eight ganization just over the last few chapters has been one of the years after the terrorist attacks years! We have added several highlights of working with Tau of 9/11, I was reminded of chapters since I’ve joined Tau Sigma. The memory of serving what wonderful job we Ameri- Sigma and we are now reaching others will likely stay with the cans have done to come to- out to transfer students all members after graduation and gether as a nation. Although it over the United States! will hopefully encourage them to was a horrific thing to have One thing that I am most continue to serve others happen, I believe the event proud of is the service work throughout the rest of their lives. ultimately strengthened our that so many of our chapters Advisors and chapter officers, country unlike any other event are involved in. In addition to please continue to motivate your in our lifetime. serving the transfer students at members towards this kind of Of course, as November, 2009 their universities, many chap- service. It will have a tremen- approaches, Lee reminded me ters are also reaching out to dous impact on both your mem- that Tau Sigma is celebrating its the elderly, the poor, and bers and those they serve! tenth year! How exciting to those with disabilities. To me, ~Melanie Saunders watch the growth of this or- seeing this work among our PAGE 2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAU SIGMA AND WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! What an exciting year! Not only have we added 12 new schools to our organization, but we are also celebrating our tenth year serving transfer students! We extend a warm Tau Sigma welcome to (University and advisor): Adelphi University-Jennifer McCabe University of North Texas-Dallas-John Daniels George Mason University-Frances Herrity Liberty University-Dr. Brian Yates Fayetteville State University-Vicki Millspaugh-McKenzie East Tennessee State-Carla Warner University of Texas at Dallas-Yolande Porter Pace University-Shawn Livingston Tau Sigma University of South Florida-Keri Riegler Celebrates 10 Northern Illinois University-Missy Gillis successful YEARS! And to our “FIRST IN THE STATE” chapters: University of Michigan-Dearborn-Christopher Trembly University of Southern Mississippi-Emily Holmes UNC-Wilmington Chapter At the University of North paign, planned and attended with the recruitment of pro- Carolina Wilmington – Beta many social activities, and spective students at our Kappa Chapter, we are are in the works for plan- open house events (Transfer happy to report that this ning a mentoring program To Teal (T3) Saturday) and past academic year we had for new transfer students heavily involved with the 51 chapter members (Alpha called “Teal Trax.” chapter were named AND Beta class combined) Also, within our Tau Sigma “Wheatees”, after the – and this was our first chapter we designated a “wheat” reference in the year! special group that assisted founding of the chapter. We are also happy to report the Office of Admissions that our chapter participated this year. Tau Sigma stu- in the Relay for Life cam- dents who were involved University of Michigan-Dearborn chapter in Michigan, we have out ink pens with our official We at UM-Dearborn say… our job cut out as far as putting colors, gold and burgundy. “The First is Always the Best” Tau Sigma’s name out there Also, this November the mem- First in the State— and becoming an interest bers have decided to partici- University of Michigan- Congratulations are in order among transfer students. Stu- pate in a service project help- Dearborn for the Beta Sigma Chapter of dent Organization Day, which ing to better the lives of the Tau Sigma National Honor is part of our beginning-of-the- poor. Capuchin Soup Kitchen Society at the University of semester Welcome Week fes- serves less fortunate individu- Michigan-Dearborn. In June tivities, is a way to inform als by helping to provide food 2009, 30 transfer students at students about the different and shelter to those who need the University were inducted organizations on campus. The it most and our members will into this chapter -- the very Tau Sigma members had our be there to provide as much first in Michigan. This chapter very own table and provide help as needed. is led by advisor Christopher flyers highlighting our organi- Tremblay and President Shan- zation. We wore our official Written by Chapter Secretary non Marrow. Being the first Tau Sigma t-shirts and passed Karmen Jones VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1 PAGE 3 Auburn University - Senior Prom event every year. For some of us, the term in the evening, many of the volunteers were “prom” may conjure up memories of high told by the residents about the infamous cou- school angst or years spent as the eternal ple who always took the title of prom king wallflower. At the Atria Prom, wallflowers and queen. So I suppose this prom is a little were absent entirely. The prom was themed like high school after all. However, to every- “Hollywood Nights.” Appropriately, the one’s surprise, two other residents dethroned faces of Audrey Hepburn and Gene Kelly the reigning royalty and joined together for The Atria Prom: A Night With the served as wall décor, along with red, silver, their first dance. The night was filled with Stars and black balloons and other decorations Hollywood glamour indeed; though this time resembling Hollywood glitz. Throughout the stars were the ones on the dance floor. As Once a year, Tau Sigma partners with the evening, many of the volunteers were residents began filing out, endless amounts of IMPACT, a community service group able to spend time in conversation with the gratitude poured from the hearts of every on Auburn’s campus, to put together a residents. The amount of enjoyment the resident, but I know the night of dancing and fun for the resi- prom was providing for the residents was volunteers were just as Our dents of the Azalea Retirement Home obvious in the energetic chatter echoing grateful to have been a in Auburn, AL. Also known as the between rooms. As the night was nearing an small part of their lives scholarships Atria Prom, residents at the Azalea end, the crowning of the prom king and for one special evening. Retirement home look forward to this queen was a thrilling scene to watch. Earlier ~Hallie Johnston have been increasing every year! We have many Let’s Award Some Scholarships! outstanding As I mention every year, fall is As has always been the case, each Also, don’t let the deadline of Fri- Tau Sigma scholarship time for Tau Sigma. chapter is able to nominate one day, November 13 sneak up on members to This year marks the sixth year of representative to the Scholarship you. That’s the last day for us to awarding scholarships. We began Review Committee for considera- receive the nominations from each recognize! by awarding $2,500 in scholarships tion. Chapters that have inducted of the chapters. Advisors, make to four students in 2004 and our more than 100 members during the sure you collect the applications scholarships have grown to 21 last calendar year are able to nomi- from you members, review them, students receiving over $19,000 in nate two. I would encourage all and pick a nominee before then. scholarships last year. We hope chapters to participate.