April 26, 2008
On April 26, 2008, Shannon Dawson, the 2007-2008 President of Kappa Delta Pi, announced the election of new officers for the Nu Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. Congratulations to those who were elected, including:
2008-2009 Council Members:
President: Rachel Bedell
Vice President: Jennifer Ramsay
Secretary: Lindsey Bright
Historian: Cara Johnson
Foundational Representative: Drew Snyder
Membership Chairperson: Megan McKinley
Treasurer: Dr. Diane Richardson
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sara Spruce
The School of Education would like to also thank last year’s officers for their work in supporting this great organization at ONU. If you see any of the following students, please make sure to express your appreciation for their work!
2007-2008 Council Members:
President: Shannon Dawson
Vice President: Hannah Witt
Secretary: Elyse Bishop
Historian: Jessica Moulding
Foundational Representative: Kelly Fuller
Membership Chairperson: Jessica Bayless
Treasurer: Dr. Diane Richardson
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sara Spruce
For more information about Kappa Delta Pi at Olivet Nazarene University, go to the School of Education website at http://education.olivet.edu.
April 21, 2008
On Wednesday night, April 16, 2008, fifty-six Education majors were inducted into the Nu Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. Kappa Delta Pi is an International Honor Society in Education that exists for the purpose of promoting professionalism and excellence in teachers and to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of education. The Nu Beta Chapter of Olivet Nazarene University was chartered in 1973. Candidates who join Kappa Delta Pi pledge to the ideals of faith in improving the education of children and young people, developing an inquiring mind, serving the community, and willingness to work for the objectives of our profession.
For a list of inductees, pictures from the event, and a more thorough description of Kappa Delta Pi, view the Kappa Delta Pi website. Congratulations to all who were inducted!
April 9, 2008
On Thursday, April 3, Justina Hackman received the ONU School of Education “Student of the Year” award. Each year, one student is chosen based on their academic achievement, servant leadership, active participation in the Student Education Association, and their commitment to the conceptual framework of the School of Education.
When asked to respond to the award, Justina said, “I was so shocked that I was the student to receive the student of the year award. I feel that there are so many deserving education majors that are dedicated to teaching, passionate about what they do, and exhibit Christ like character in everyday life. I feel so blessed to be at Olivet Nazarene University and have many valuable opportunities that have helped to mold me as a teacher.”
Click the pictures below to see full-size images of the award presentation, and make sure to congratulate Justina when you see her!
December 14, 2007
On Friday, January 25, 2008, Olivet will host its first ever Career Fair Day. The event is in Chalfant Hall from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and will be a wonderful opportunity for those of you senior education majors who need a job for the fall. Juniors are also welcome! You will have a chance to meet potential employers, give them your resume, and talk with them briefly about yourself and your interest in teaching. We have heard from quite a few neighboring schools that will be represented at the fair, and there are some schools from the Chicago suburbs who will also be in attendance that day. We will have more information on the Career Fair for you in the future, including what schools will be coming, but please make sure to get this on your calendar!
November 13, 2007
Our first Alumni Spotlight is on Gail Becker, a 2002 graduate of the School of Education and a 2007 graduate of Olivet’s Master of Arts in Education program. Gail has an amazing testimony of God’s saving grace in her life. Last year, Gail was baptized, and during her baptism, our very own Dr. Dale Oswalt read her testimony because of the strong influence he had on her life. To read her wonderful story, view the article recently added to Olivet Nazarene University’s news site called Saving Grace. She is truly an inspiration.
September 10, 2007
Beth Barnes, a Senior from Rolling Meadows, IL (shown here (on right) with fellow Best Buddies volunteer Anastasia White), is in the spotlight this week for her commendable and recently honored work with ONU’s Best Buddies program.
From the press release: “The Olivet Nazarene University chapter of Best Buddies was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award from the Illinois Department of Human Services at an awards ceremony May 7 at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, Ill.”
For more information on this great award and Beth’s work, you can view the official ONU Press Release and a description of her work in her own words.
