The Theta Circle at the University of Akron celebrated its 100th anniversary at a dinner and reunion on Thursday, March 31, 2022. The Theta Circle has had a very distinguished history. First established on April 29, 1922, the circle has continued to aim for high achievement and was most recently recognized with 2013, 2014, 2016,…
Miscellaneous
Bethany College Receives Charter for National Honor Society
Bethany, W.Va. (April 5, 2022) – Bethany College’s petition to establish a circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was approved recently by the organization’s Board of Trustees. Tara S. Singer, O∆K’s president and chief executive officer, will preside at the chartering ceremony scheduled for April 20, 2022. Willie L. Banks, chair…
Bracketology 2022
Beginning in 2013, when then National President Mike Christakis (Alfred University, 1998) started the practice, our Society has tried to predict the winner of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship by using our own special ODK methodology: • If one team’s school has a circle and the other school’s team does not, the school with the…
Remembering Past National President and Past Foundation President Ron Roskens
Ronald W. Roskens, the only individual to serve as both Omicron Delta Kappa National President and Foundation President, passed away at the age of 89 on February 27, 2022. He served as Omicron Delta Kappa’s National President from 1986-90 and as Foundation President from 1988-96. Roskens was born and raised in Spencer, Iowa. He earned…
Lamar University Receives Charter for National Honor Society
Beaumont, Texas (March 2, 2022) – Lamar University’s petition to establish a circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was approved recently by the organization’s Board of Trustees. O∆K President and Chief Executive Officer Tara S. Singer will preside at the chartering ceremony scheduled for March 3, 2022. Willie L. Banks, chair…
2022 Spring Update from Board Chair Willie L. Banks
February 2022 Dear O∆K Member: At the January 26, 2022, meeting of the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Educational Foundation Board of Trustees, our organization’s leadership reflected upon the progress made toward completing the goals and objectives set out in the new strategic plan. I am pleased to share that we have been able to…
Spring 2022 Update from the National Diversity Officer
Dear Members, I am pleased to share that the Society is continuing to make progress in terms of its social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives. During the 2021 National Leadership Conference (NLC), which was held exclusively online, the members of the O∆K Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee made a formal presentation on essential qualities…