Although spring has arrived on Wake Forest’s campus and Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend, it’s hard to believe that it will soon be the end to another academic year. When O∆K started the academic year, there were nearly 300 circles of record. Since that time, we have established new circles at Western State Colorado…
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Leading People: Olympic Glory – It’s Not
As we entrench ourselves in the Olympics this month, it’s clear: everyone loves winning. The pride of being the best, of being able to exclaim, “I’m a winner!” is exhilarating. And on the world stage, against the best of the best, OMG, that has got to be a feeling that can’t be beat! It’s…
Writing the Next Chapters of Our Story
I am thrilled to write this first of many blog posts O∆K National President. Our esteemed society owes so much to our volunteers who have provided leadership, support, and guidance to O∆K. I am honored to have been elected the 35th National President of O∆K at the 49th Convention in Grand Rapids, Mich., and I hope to…
Heading to Grand Rapids, Reflecting on Our Work
My how time flies when you’re having fun! Since becoming National President, I’ve communicated through this blog . Through these messages, I’ve shared exciting new developments for O∆K – the appointment of a new Executive Director, a historic centennial celebration, and record growth in new members. I’ve also reported on fundraising for the O∆K Foundation, growth…
A True Gentleman of ODK
Glenn Hilburn, who served Omicron Delta Kappa as its National President, from 1978-84 and again from 1985-86, passed away earlier this week at the age of 86. During his tenure, the O∆K Foundation was established, our first executive director was selected, and membership continued to grow. Glenn was devoted to the Baylor University Circle,…
ODK’s 2016 Bracket for the NCAA
Update: April 5, 2016: Congratulations to Villanova University where the ODK circle was established in 1988!! Update: March 21, 2016: Well, our bracket is clearly BUSTED. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh went out early, very early! In the meantime, members of ODK should be cheering for Kansas, Maryland, Miami, or Virginia – the only four…
Update from ODK’s Winter 2016 Board Meeting – Raleigh, N.C.
Two weeks ago, the Society’s Board of Directors held our winter meeting in Raleigh, N.C. at William Peace University. While there, we were able to speak with members of the circle, including long-time Faculty Advisor Dawn Dillon, about their efforts on behalf of O∆K. The strength of our Society continues to be grounded in the…