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Governor appoints new student member to Truman's Board of Governors (HeartlandConnection.com - 19 January 2012)
Governor Jay Nixon appointed Michael Bushur (Β), of Lee's Summit, to represent students on the University's highest policy-making body. Bushur is completing his second year at Truman, studying Psychology and Economics. When he finishes, he said he wants to go to law school. Bushur said his participation on the University's Conduct Board and Funds Allotment Council helped him prepare for his new task. Bushur also attributed his participation in the honor's fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi, as giving him the opportunity to get to know the variety and the diversity of students at Truman.
Phi Sigma Pi raises funds for TAP (LockHaven.com - 18 January 2012)
This year Phi Sigma Pi recognized the event’s growth and named a chair for the walk, with all proceeds to benefit TAP’s youth educational programs. Along with many hours of planning the walk, Samantha Hippler (ΒΗ) added extra fundraisers: a Zumba night at the university and a Pizza Hut night. The three events raised a total of $620 for TAP.
Missouri State student keeps Australia clean (News-Leader.com - 4 December 2011)
Deanne Vassalli (ΓΣ), senior marketing major from Fenton, wants to make a big difference in people's lives. Currently taking business classes and a nutrition course in a study away program in Australia, Vassalli has found time to combine community involvement with her studies.
Joplin, Mo., teen inducted into WKU honor fraternity (WKUHerald.com - 28 November 2011)
When Phi Sigma Pi recently initiated nine of its newest members into the brotherhood, it did so with a mix of sadness and pride. One of those initiates never knew any of the members, but he will forever hold a place in the hearts of PSP’s Beta Phi chapter (ΒΦ) at WKU. Will Norton, an 18-year-old graduate of Joplin (Mo.) High School, was made an honorary brother of the fraternity on Nov. 18. Norton was killed during the May 22 tornado that struck Joplin on his graduation day.
Ornament contest will deck Kentucky Museum's halls (WKUHerald.com - 14 November 2011)
As Christmas approaches, the Kentucky Museum invites all to begin spreading the season’s cheer with their annual Holiday Ornament Contest. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Kentucky Room of the Kentucky Museum. WKU organizations will decorate Christmas trees inspired by their organization or another chosen theme. Middlesboro senior and Phi Sigma Pi vice president Kevin Smith (ΒΦ) said, “The ornament contest is a way for the brothers to get together, have fun and celebrate the season of Christmas.”
SHSU Update: Nov. 14 (ItemOnline.com - 13 November 2011)
Sam Houston State University’s Junior Fellows bring Texas A&M professor Jim Olson to campus to discuss the “Ethics of Espionage.” The presentation, the final of the three-part “Speaking of Ethics—2011 Speaker Series on Ethics and Social Responsibility” conceived of by management and marketing professor John Newbold, will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Smith-Hutson Building’s Mafrige Auditorium. The series is also sponsored by the College of Business Administration, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Career Services, Student Services, and Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity (ΔΥ), as well as professors Juliana Lilly and Mike Yawn.
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