About the Circle
Since 1924 St. Lawrence has recognized its outstanding upper-class men and women. At that time, Kixioc (KIKS ē ok) for men and Kalen (KĀ len) for women were formed to recognize students who excelled in scholarship, leadership, and service to the University.
In 1954 Kixioc became affiliated with the national men’s honorary, Omicron Delta Kappa, and at the same time Kalen became an affiliate of Mortar Board, the national senior honorary for women. Both organizations continued to tap members with strong records of contribution to campus life.
In 1976, the members of Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board decided to merge into one organization: the Kalen-Kixioc chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, open to junior and senior men and women and to members of the faculty and staff.
Programs
First Year Convocation (Fall), Family Weekend Induction Ceremony (Fall), Alumni Reception (Fall) Faculty Staff Dinner (Fall), Making Luminaries for the Candle Light Ceremony (Fall), Moving-Up Day (Spring), Chords and Stoles Ceremony (Spring)
Honors and Awards
2024 Circle of Distinction
Allison Baier (President) was awarded the General Russell E. Dougherty Leaders of the Year in the Creative and Performing Arts & National Leader of the Year (Summer 2014), Marc A. Delaney (President) was awarded the Omicron Delta Kappa Foundation Scholarship (2013), Elle Rathbun (President) was selected as one of the top National Leaders of the Year in the area of Journalism Speech and the Mass Media (June 2012).
Allison Baier was named National Student Vice President 2016-2018
2019 Presidential Award of Excellence
2018 Presidential Circle of Excellence
2017 Circle of Distinction
2016 Superior Circle
2105 Circle of Distinction
2014 Circle of Distinction
2013 Circle of Distinction
2012 Superior Circle
2010 Circle of Distinction
2009 55th Anniversary of Chartering
2008 Circle of Distinction
2007 Presidential Award of Excellence
2005 Presidential Award for Excellence
2004 50th Anniversary of Chartering
