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| − | '''Dr. Richard Cecil Todd''' ( | + | '''Dr. Richard Cecil Todd''' (DD MMM YYYY - 18 July 1993) is an Alumni Member of [[Sigma Chapter]] (Σ 58) at [http://www.millersville.edu Millersville University of Pennsylvania] and an Alumni Member of [[Tau Chapter]] (T 878) at [http://www.ecu.edu East Carolina University]. Along with [[Joseph Torchia]], Dr. Todd is best known for guiding the National Fraternity through a period of growth and expansion in the 1950's and 1960's. |
== Early Fraternity Life and Career == | == Early Fraternity Life and Career == | ||
| + | Todd was a student at Millersville, where he became a Member of Sigma Chapter in 1936 and graduated in 1938. He pursued graduate studies at Duke University, receiving a PhD in History in 1950. | ||
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Dr. Todd served as Tau Chapter Faculty Advisor for many years. Dr. Todd also was an outstanding history professor and advisor to many other undergraduate organizations at Eastern Carolina University. | Dr. Todd served as Tau Chapter Faculty Advisor for many years. Dr. Todd also was an outstanding history professor and advisor to many other undergraduate organizations at Eastern Carolina University. | ||
== National Involvement == | == National Involvement == | ||
| + | Over a period of twenty-five years, he served in the offices of National President, Vice President, Counselor, Historian, and Alumni Representative. | ||
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* [[National President]] (1957-1959) | * [[National President]] (1957-1959) | ||
* [[Senior Vice President]] (1964-1966, 1968-1974) | * [[Senior Vice President]] (1964-1966, 1968-1974) | ||
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* [[National Alumni Representative]] (1976-1982) | * [[National Alumni Representative]] (1976-1982) | ||
| − | == | + | == Scholarships and gifts == |
| − | + | Dr. Todd and Sweetheart establshed several scholarships. | |
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| + | === Richard C. Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship === | ||
| + | (see [[Richard_Cecil_Todd_%26_Clauda_Pennock_Todd_Tripod_Scholarship|main article]]) | ||
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| + | Dr. and Mrs. Todd established the "Todd Tripod Scholarship" in 1991 to promote the future academic opportunity of Phi Sigma Pi brothers who have excelled in embodying the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. | ||
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| + | === Richard C. Todd Scholarship in History === | ||
| + | This scholarship is open to students of East Carolina University. | ||
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| + | === Richard C. Todd Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship === | ||
| + | Dr. Richard Todd wanted this endowment to reward history undergraduates for service to the profession. Specifically, Dr. Todd intended to reward outstanding leaders and members of the history organization Phi Alpha Theta. (need footnote) | ||
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| + | === Todd Dining Hall === | ||
| + | On August 24, 1994 Todd Dining Hall opened it's doors to students for the first time.This facility is located on College Hill Drive and can seat 625 people in the main dining room and 125 more people in a private dining room, which is know as Sweetheart's. Sweetheart's is a resturant style facility with a host and waiters.Sweetheart's features a full buffet, four different salads, a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, deserts, and a soup and salad bar.Sweetheart's is also decorated to create a more relaxing atmosphere. | ||
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| + | The building was designed along with the original university architectural style and has red clay tiled roof, arched windows, and elaborate archways.Inside it has a full service kitchen and bakery. The building was paid for by proceeds from ECU Dining Services, a self-supported operation.This is also the first major building to receive it's name before completion of construction. | ||
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| + | == Publications == | ||
| + | * A brief history of the Kiwanis Club of Golden K : Greenville, North Carolina | ||
| + | * Confederate finance | ||
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| + | == Awards == | ||
| + | * 1986 Distinguished Service Award - Millersville University | ||
== Other Interesting Facts == | == Other Interesting Facts == | ||
* Dr. Todd is described on the East Carolina University website as, "...one of the department's most caring and generous professors." | * Dr. Todd is described on the East Carolina University website as, "...one of the department's most caring and generous professors." | ||
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| + | == Further Resources == | ||
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Revision as of 10:52, 16 April 2007
Dr. Richard Cecil Todd (DD MMM YYYY - 18 July 1993) is an Alumni Member of Sigma Chapter (Σ 58) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania and an Alumni Member of Tau Chapter (T 878) at East Carolina University. Along with Joseph Torchia, Dr. Todd is best known for guiding the National Fraternity through a period of growth and expansion in the 1950's and 1960's.
Contents
Early Fraternity Life and Career
Todd was a student at Millersville, where he became a Member of Sigma Chapter in 1936 and graduated in 1938. He pursued graduate studies at Duke University, receiving a PhD in History in 1950.
Dr. Todd served as Tau Chapter Faculty Advisor for many years. Dr. Todd also was an outstanding history professor and advisor to many other undergraduate organizations at Eastern Carolina University.
National Involvement
Over a period of twenty-five years, he served in the offices of National President, Vice President, Counselor, Historian, and Alumni Representative.
- National President (1957-1959)
- Senior Vice President (1964-1966, 1968-1974)
- National Counselor (1955-1957, 1959-1961, 1966-1968, 1974-1976)
- National Alumni Representative (1976-1982)
Scholarships and gifts
Dr. Todd and Sweetheart establshed several scholarships.
Richard C. Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship
(see main article)
Dr. and Mrs. Todd established the "Todd Tripod Scholarship" in 1991 to promote the future academic opportunity of Phi Sigma Pi brothers who have excelled in embodying the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship.
Richard C. Todd Scholarship in History
This scholarship is open to students of East Carolina University.
Richard C. Todd Phi Alpha Theta Scholarship
Dr. Richard Todd wanted this endowment to reward history undergraduates for service to the profession. Specifically, Dr. Todd intended to reward outstanding leaders and members of the history organization Phi Alpha Theta. (need footnote)
Todd Dining Hall
On August 24, 1994 Todd Dining Hall opened it's doors to students for the first time.This facility is located on College Hill Drive and can seat 625 people in the main dining room and 125 more people in a private dining room, which is know as Sweetheart's. Sweetheart's is a resturant style facility with a host and waiters.Sweetheart's features a full buffet, four different salads, a selection of hot and cold sandwiches, deserts, and a soup and salad bar.Sweetheart's is also decorated to create a more relaxing atmosphere.
The building was designed along with the original university architectural style and has red clay tiled roof, arched windows, and elaborate archways.Inside it has a full service kitchen and bakery. The building was paid for by proceeds from ECU Dining Services, a self-supported operation.This is also the first major building to receive it's name before completion of construction.
Publications
- A brief history of the Kiwanis Club of Golden K : Greenville, North Carolina
- Confederate finance
Awards
- 1986 Distinguished Service Award - Millersville University
Other Interesting Facts
- Dr. Todd is described on the East Carolina University website as, "...one of the department's most caring and generous professors."
