Scholarship Lectures

Panel Discussions

Beta Sigma Chapter - Refugee Settlement

Event Type: Campus Panel Discussion

Contributors: Beta Sigma Chapter

Location: Michigan State University campus

Planning required: The Scholastic Committee, along with College of Education representatives, got a list together of desired panelists before the event. Brothers then met with presenters to plan and guide the initial panel discussion presentation. Brothers helped flyer campus to publicize the event. Brothers wrote a proposal that helped convince a sponsor to pay for the entirety of the event.

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Event Summary: The Scholastic/Recognition Committee of Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi jointly sponsored a panel discussion with the Michigan State University College of Education. The topic was refugee settlement issues in the East Lansing area, and the difficulties refugees face in adjusting to their new home. The discussion was a chance for Brothers to learn about how world events affect the local community, and the problems refugees have in adjusting to their new life in the United States and getting the support they need to make the transition successfully. Phi Sigma Pi and the College of Education invited five separate panelists to speak at the event, and each was given time to discuss their experiences regarding the refugee issue, whether as a person working to help refugees or as refugees themselves.

In addition to raising awareness, the panel discussion directly aided refugees. By raising awareness, we inspired those in attendance to take a more active role in aiding refugee’s transitions into the educational community. Brothers who are also College of Education students can ask to tutor refugee students for their required tutoring. In addition to tutoring, we collected clothing for the refugee center the following day, because many refugees often do not have adequate winter clothing for the cold Michigan winters. Overall, in addition to providing knowledge to those in attendance, the Scholastic/Recognition committee provided tangible ways for Brothers to apply the knowledge they gained and make a difference in their community.

see also: Combining Events

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Delta Alpha Chapter - Cardiomyopathy Research

The Delta Alpha Chapter incorporates a chapter sponsored talk on cardiomyopathy and the research being done to find a cure. The talk is offered on campus and open to the public as a lead up to the main service event, the walk. For more information see: Karen's Walk entry

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