List of Zeta Iota Chapter Scholarship Events

This page is dedicate to all the scholarship events Zeta Iota has ever had. Scholarship events are planned by the Scholarship Chair and the scholarship committee.

2011 Spring

Appalachia Presentation

• 24 March 2011, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• President’s Lounge

The Scholarship Committee thought that it would be beneficial to provide the other members of our colony with an introduction to the Appalachian Experience. Furthermore, we thought it was important to raise an awareness of the poverty and circumstances that affect the Appalachian region. The two presenters at this event had gone to the same location for Appalachia and talked about their different perspectives while offering a visual presentation of their experiences. Of the two presenters, one had been on several trips before and was able to give accounts of other sites to which she has been. The presenters talked for about a half hour and allowed for questions at the end. It would have been advantageous to have more speakers talk about their experience at Appalachia. Having more speakers share their stories and experiences would have allowed for a greater and more diverse sense of what makes the Appalachian Experience a unique and special one. Beth and Kathleen gave speeches

Federal and State Prison Systems Talk

• 4 April 2011, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Campion South Banquet Hall

The Scholarship Committee saw that there was going to be a discussion on campus dealing with the Federal and State Prison and Justice System, a topic about which many of us are ignorant. In addition to gaining valuable insight into the prison/judicial system, it also gave us an opportunity to experience a large discussion/debate about a very important but sensitive issue. Speakers and professionals from the Pennsylvania Prison Society led the debate about what people believed was the goal of the correctional system and whether that goal was being pursued in the proper ways, let alone being accomplished. There were ex-offenders who offered their opinions regarding whether the system was working and what they thought would make the system better. There were also many people from within the community who raised their concerns about the system and their concerns for the safety of the commonwealth. Additionally, professionals from within various areas of the criminal justice system offered their thoughts on the system based on their experiences with offenders and the overall correctional system. The discussion was a successful event which offered great insight into the judicial system and helped us learn how to participate within a forum setting. There were approximately 300 students, professors, professors, and citizens taking part in the discussion about the shortfalls of the federal and state prison systems.

Celebration of Student Achievement

• 14 April, 2011, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Campion Student Center

Students from every discipline who have completed exemplary class projects, independent research, or departmental and University honors projects will be given the opportunity to display the product of their efforts in a variety of formats to faculty, parents and friends. There were several Brothers who attended this presentation and learned a great deal about their peers academic achievements. There were also Brothers who participated in the event. They had present on an easel and 4’x4’ backboard. The Brothers attached their project to the backboard for display.

2011 Fall

Mind and Mindfulness

• 24 October 2011, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saint Joseph’s University Chapel

Brothers got together and learned about awareness of one’s self and also respect for others. It was a great way to learn about self-improvement.

Movie Night

• 1 November 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers got together and watched the movie Pearl Harbor. Brothers enjoyed food and drinks together.

Children in Kenya Presentation

• 10 November 2011, 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brother got to hear the stories of life and service with the children of Kenya. John Trombore, Parishioner at Old Saint Joseph’s Church, spoke about his experiences in the Children's Village in Meru. Michael Mungai, SJU Alum, spoke about his experiences in Dagoretti, Kenya. Both speakers had a visual presentation capturing their story.

Movie Night

• 28 November 2011, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers got together and watched the movie Lion King. There was food and drinks for brothers to enjoy.

2012 Spring

Rubber Bracelets

• 12, 13, 19, and 21 March 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Outside Campion Dining Center

Brothers sold Relay for Life Bands. They sold them for $2 each. They made $235 that went to Relay For Life. The event also counted as a fundraising event.

Quizzo

• 19 March 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Perch

Brothers played the game quizzo with each other. Brothers and applicants were mixed up into teams. The game involved asking questions to the applicants and brothers that they have to figure out the answer. The winning team got a prize at the end. In order to play you need to bring in school supplies for Teach for America. The game was open to the entire school. This event also counted as a fundraising and social event.

Movie Night

• 29 March 2012, 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers and the rest of the school got to enjoy watching the movie Food Inc.

Brothers teaching Brothers

• 22 April 2012, 7:00 p.m.
• President’s Lounge

There was a Dance combination taught by Lauren Takovich and Raya Abat after the meeting. The brothers got to test out their dance skills they learned at Formal a few weeks later.

Final Study Break

• 25 April 2012, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Campion Center (Fishbowl)

Brothers got together and hung out during Finals week. There were snacks and drinks brothers got to enjoy.

Celebration of Student Achievement

• 26 April 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Campion Student Center

Students from every discipline who have completed exemplary class projects, independent research, or departmental and University honors projects will be given the opportunity to display the product of their efforts in a variety of formats to faculty, parents and friends. There were several Brothers who attended this presentation and learned a great deal about their peers academic achievements. There were also Brothers who participated in the event. They had present on an easel and 4’x4’ backboard. The Brothers attached their project to the backboard for display.

2012 Fall

Science Seminar

• 19 September 2012, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Science Center 200

Brothers got a lesson on scientific literacy.

Zoo Trip

• 29 September 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Philadelphia Zoo

Brothers got to enjoy the Philadelphia Zoo. Brothers spent most of the day walking around and enjoying watching the animals. Brothers drove themselves to the event.

SJU Play

• 4,5,6,7,18,19,20, and 21 October 2012, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Bluett Theater

Saint Joseph's University put on the play Spring Awakening. Brother who went go to enjoy the play which ran for several days. There wasn’t much interaction as most brothers went alone or in very small groups.

Dance Class

• 26 October 2012, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Maguire Gym

Brothers got to learn several different dances from a dances class that the school put together.

Kickball/Networking

• 27 October 2012, 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• President’s Lounge and Saint Mary’s Lawn

There was a kickball event with all the alumni in the chapter and also the Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter. It was a great event and brothers got to network with all the alumni. This event also counted as a social and alumni event.

Philly Cup

• 1 November 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Temple University

Brothers participated in a Soccer tournament hosted by Alpha Lambda and Gamma Xi. Our chapter’s team came in 3rd. Afterwards there was a dinner cruise where all the brothers got to celebrate with all the other chapters there. The tournament helped the Autism Cares Foundation. The event also counted as a service and ICR event.

Art Museum

• 4 November 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Philadelphia Art Museum

Brothers went to the Art Museum on pay as you wish day. Brothers got to enjoy all the art that Philadelphia has to offer.

Resume Workshop

• 12 November 2012, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Drexel Library Computer Lab

Brothers got to learn how to make a resume. Future honorary brother Kevin Durfee taught everyone how to create the perfect resume.

Flapitude

• 15 November 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Hagen Arena

Brothers went to a school event that set a Guinness world record for most people flapping their arms at once. The event raised scholarship money for student. It was on National Philanthropy day.

Dress and Etiquette Seminar

• 2 December 2012, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• North Lounge

Brothers got to learn how to properly dress during different social events and meetings. They learned what to and what not to wear.

Finals Break

• 12 December 2012, 8 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Campion Center (Fishbowl)

Brothers got to enjoy a break from finals week. Brothers brought in their own food for everyone to enjoy.

2013 Spring

Jeopardy

• 13 February 2013, 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Perch

Brothers celebrate National Founder’s Day by playing jeopardy. Brothers were separated into teams and had to choose questions from various topics. The event also counted as a social event.

Immigration

• 20 February 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers got to learn about immigration in the America. They also learned the challenges they face when they enter the country. They also learned about illegal immigrants and United States’ stance on immigration.

Internship Panel

• 26 February 2013, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Wachterhauser Seminar Room, 2nd Flr PLC

Brothers who went to the internship panel got to learn how to land an internship. They learned what to put on a resume and what to say during an interview.

True Life: I’m Biracial Talk

• 26 March 2013, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brother got to learn about what it is like to be biracial. One of our own brothers, Emily Miller, shared her experiences of growing up in two different cultures.

Eastern State Penitentiary

• 6 April 2013, 10:00 a.m.

Brothers got to explore this old prison in Philadelphia. Brothers spent most of the day along cells of famous inmates like Al Capone. It was a great learning experience as it allowed brothers to see how the penal system has changed.

SJU Play

• 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, and 21 April 2013, 8:00 p.m.
• Bluett Theater

Saint Joseph's University put on the play Rent. Brother who went go to enjoy the play which ran for several days. There wasn't much interaction as most brothers went alone or in very small groups.

2013 Fall

Riddle Night

• 1 October 2013, 9:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Sourin Lounge

Brothers were split into teams and had to answer riddles. It was a lot fun trying to guess what different riddles meant.

Ice Cream Making

• 19 October 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Sunroom I

Brothers got together and make ice cream. Brothers got to learn how to make it and then try to make it themselves.

TED Talk films

• 6 November 2013, 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Cardinal Foley Campus Center

There were several TED talk films that brothers got together and watched.

Prison Hospice Documentary

• 7 November 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Campion Center Forum Theater

Brothers got to learn about prison hospice through a film.

Christmas Story Movie

• 7 December 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sourin Lounge

Brothers got to spend an afternoon together watching the movie a Christmas story.