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Vanderbilt recognizes MLK Day with first Weekend of Service (MyHometownNews.net - 10 February 2011)
Armed with garbage bags, gloves and trash pickers, more than 35 college students will scour Pelican Beach Feb. 12 in search of as much litter as they can find. "First off, we hope to create a clean beach," Celysse Mackey (ΓΧ) said. "And secondly, it's about fraternal bonding time. We always strive to be closer as a brotherhood and the types of events we host are important in having this time together."

Vanderbilt recognizes MLK Day with first Weekend of Service (VanderbiltOrbis.com - 26 January 2011)
The new Weekend of Service came from a special MLK committee and the Office of Active Citizenship and Service (OACS). There were 16 student groups partnering with 12 community organizations. 315 students participated for a total of 843 hours of service. "The coordinator said he expected seven people," said Yeon-Sil Yi (Ε), a brother of Phi Sigma Pi, an honor fraternity, "but there were more than forty. There was even an entire family there to volunteer."

Mississippi, Alabama students honored by retired MSU faculty (MSState.edu - 21 January 2011)
Mariah R. Baird (ΔΤ), is receiving the Charles E. Lindley Leadership Award, named for the former dean of agriculture and home economics. Now pursuing an MSU master's degree in floral management, Baird was an undergraduate member of the Shackouls Honors College, Phi Sigma Pi honor society and various College of Agriculture and Life Sciences organizations.

Student Org Spotlight: Phi Sigma Pi (CSU Cauldron - 13 December 2010)
According to Katie Kantor (ΖΓ), the corresponding secretary for the organization, the fraternity was founded last spring and had its first initiate class inducted in April. "It's a great opportunity to get involved and help out Cleveland and the CSU community," said Kantor. "It's also a great way to get in touch with members from other colleges and universities around the country."

PSP helps students stay relaxed (The Flat Hat - 13 November 2010)
The honor fraternity Phi Sigma Pi will host CenteredTribe this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Campus Center. For a two dollar entry fee, the program offers hours of classes, food, raffles and information about wellness. The event’s proceeds will benefit Teach for America, PSP’s philanthropy. “We see the event as killing two birds with one stone,” President of PSP Weston Loehr (ΓΨ) ’11, said. “[We’re] giving some much needed aid to some TFA teacher and educating the campus about mental health and how to stay healthy during high stress times — times that all students are familiar with.”

Students get advice in yearly EMUBA program (EasternEcho.com - 31 October 2010)
The Eastern Michigan University Black Alumni Association hosted its annual “Young and Successful” program on Oct. 20 to focus on successful EMU graduates and their personal stories of entering the job world, giving them a chance to give advice to students. The event took place in Best Hall Lounge from 6-8 p.m. The speakers included Monica Marie Jones (ΑΦ), an author, publisher and radio show host;...