Parker Vascik, O∆K’s national student vice president, and Emma Bones, another O∆K member, are participating in the 2014 Mongol Rally. Parker and Emma are blogging about their experiences for O∆K. This post was submitted on August 19, 2014, by Emma. The title of this blog post is “Task Ownership.” However, the subtitle should be, “How not…
On Thursday of this week, I joined Tracy Lyons, our director of communications and programs, and Frank Krimowski, our leadership consultant, in participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. This social media phenomenon has raised more than $41.8M to date for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatment. The video of us getting soaked, thanks…
Have you noticed something different about the blog at the O∆K website? The content is changing. In addition to updates about the programs, initiatives and future of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, we are increasingly adding content about leadership development and O∆K’s partnerships with leadership organizations. We have renewed our membership with NASPA and specifically…
When you visit our website, odk.org, you’ll notice that things look a little different. We’ve launched a brand new website, and we’re excited to share it with all of you at our Biennial Convention and Centennial Celebration. I’m so excited about the new site—partly because of the fact that it so meaningfully conveys the Omicron…
The 48th Biennial Convention and Centennial Celebration of Omicron Delta Kappa will convene in 50 days. The national headquarters staff is busily preparing for the arrival of the delegates as well as other students, faculty officers and alumni members. Each day, we have the joy of opening boxes of materials that contain items that will…
Beginning in a little less than a month, numerous OΔK members will be graduating from colleges and universities around the country. I always think that commencement is such a happy time–for students, faculty and families alike. It is a great opportunity to celebrate the shared accomplishments and investments in the future of our next generation of…
Throughout our busy days, we run from meeting to meeting which often involves giving reports and listening to updates. All the while, we let our minds wander to the next series of meetings and events. At the end of the day, we reschedule the same series of meetings for the next time. It can be quite…
