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…
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Report from the Winter Meeting of the Ο∆Κ Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and Foundation Trustees met in Jacksonville, Fla. at Jacksonville University this past weekend. My thanks to Dr. Kristie Gover, JU’s Dean of Students, for being such a gracious host while the boards gathered in sunny Florida! While I’ve taken to sharing my written report to the boards with you through this…
Honoring Leaders in Our Communities
By Michael Christakis You’ve heard of “all points bulletins,” well how about an “all leaders bulletin?” This blog is aimed at all ODK members – those in school and those at work, those on campuses and those in industry – regardless of where you sit, I want you to help your Circle. Just over a year ago,…
September and October Notes from the Road
By Kelly J. As the O∆K Fellow, I have the pleasure of visiting with our Circles throughout the United States. Traveling to three or four Circles each day I’m on the road, I meet with Circles to learn about O∆K on their campus, help brainstorm ideas for successful membership selections, discuss best practices and inform…
The Friday Letter
By Ken Taylor A Few Words About the Title The Friday Letter began as “A private letter to Circle officers and other leaders…” on October 7, 1988 from O∆K’s second Executive Director, William S. Zerman. During the first two years it was sent weekly, then every other week for several years, until it became a…
Forging Strategic Alliances for the Next Century
Among the most unique characteristics of our Society are the “five phases of campus life” – scholarship, athletics, campus/community service, media/journalism and the performing arts – which we celebrate during initiations at 300 Circles nationally each year. In fact, this past year we celebrated the five phases by honoring Barron Frazier (Hampden-Sydney College), Matthew Horn (Winthrop…
Introducing Brianna Kallman
By Michael Christakis I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brianna Kallman as an At-Large student member of the Society Board of Directors. The Board formally appointed Brianna at its organizational meeting on August 20th following her appointment to the National Advisory Council (NAC). Brianna is the Circle President for the University of Nebraska at Omaha…