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…
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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…
Introducing Parker Vascik
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Parker Vascik as an At-Large student member of the Society Board of Directors. The Board formally appointed Parker at its organizational meeting on August 20th following his appointment to the National Advisory Council (NAC). Parker is the Circle President for the Georgia Tech Circle of ODK. Parker Vascik grew…
The 2012-14 National Advisory Council
By Michael Christakis As you know, in 2010 the Society establish the National Advisory Council (NAC) – “a group of dedicated members of the Society who represent key constituencies and who advise the Board of Directors on matters related to the Society’s well-being.” The Board of Directors appoints each member of the National Advisory Council for…
Welcoming Col. Thomas E. Hiebert to our Board of Directors
I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Col. Thomas E. Hiebert to the ODK Society Board of Directors as an At-Large Member. The Board of Director’s formally appointed Col. Hiebert at the Board’s organizational meeting immediately following the conclusion of the National Convention in Charlotte, NC on July 28th. Col. Hiebert currently serves as the Director of…
I am ODK, You are ODK, We are ODK
By Michael Christakis I delivered the following remarks at the conclusion of this evening’s awards dinner as ODK’s 2012 National Convention came to a close in Charlotte, NC: I’m honored – indeed humbled – to be able to speak with you this evening as National President of Omicron Delta Kappa. As you all know, today,…