ALPHA CHI INDIANA BETA CHAPTER Home Page

Welcome to the Home Page of the Indiana Beta Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society at Huntington University, Huntington Indiana. It contains information concerning Alpha Chi, both locally and nationally, including a listing of local members, an account of chapter activities for the year, and an Indiana Beta Chapter alumni list.

Our chapter was founded in 1967, the second Alpha Chi chapter in Indiana and the sixty-sixth nationally. In 2001, we were recognized as the outstanding Alpha Chi chapter nationally with the President's Cup. In 2008, we were recognized for the 13th consecutive year as a Star Chapter of Alpha Chi, one of only four chapters (out of some 300+) nationally to receive this award every year since its inception in 1996.

As the Indiana Beta Chapter of Alpha Chi continues its fifth decade of existence, we pledge ourselves to continue to be diligent in scholarship and in service.

For Members Only: you can find more information, pictures, video, and other stuff, on our FACEBOOK PAGE.

This page was last updated: 1 x 2008.
It first went online in the fall of 1995.

WHAT IS ALPHA CHI?

ALPHA CHI is a national honor society for undergraduate juniors and seniors in all academic disciplines. In 1997, it celebrated 75 years of activity at its Philadelphia national convention. Its objectives are the stimulation, development, and recognition of scholarship and those elements of character that make scholarship effective for good.

In addition to working with some 300 campus chapters in colleges and universities across the United States, Alpha Chi encourages students to continue their development through graduate work, supports a scholarship program, issues various publications, and provides a forum for student scholarly activity through its regional and national conventions.

For more on the organization and history of Alpha Chi nationally, visit the National Alpha Chi Home Page.

AX National also has a Facebook Page. Check it out.

You can also now access Alpha Chi's CareerCenter page, located at http://careers.alphachihonor.org. The new AX CareerCenter will provide you with the following:
FREE and confidential resume posting---Make your resume available to employers in your field, confidentially if you choose.
Job search control---Quickly and easily find relevant industry job listings and sign up for automatic email notification of new jobs that match your criteria.
Easy job application---Apply online and create a password-protected account for managing your job search.
Saved jobs capability---Save up to 100 jobs to a folder in your account so you can come back to apply when you are ready.

"We're very excited about the AX CareerCenter, because we know how critical it is for employers to attract first-rate talent with a minimum expenditure of time and resources," said Dennis Organ, Executive Director for Alpha Chi. "Alpha Chi members are students who achieve top academic honors and exhibit exemplary character, and we want to help enable smooth career transitions for those seeking jobs in their chosen field."

Employers can post jobs online, search for qualified candidates based on specific job criteria, and create an online resume agent to email qualified candidates daily. They also benefit from online reporting that provides job activity statistics.

For job seekers, the AX CareerCenter is a free service that provides access to employers and jobs across the business spectrum. In addition to posting their resumes, job seekers can browse and view available jobs based on their criteria and save those jobs for later review if they choose. Job seekers can also create a search agent to provide email notifications of jobs that match their criteria.

Indiana Beta Chapter Officers, 2008-2009

President
Ms. Claire Bates

Vice-President
Mrs. Stephanie Hollister

Secretary
Mrs. Cassie Miller

Treasurer
Ms. Hannah Morris

Sponsors
Dr. Paul E. Michelson, Department of History
Dr. Ann McPherren, Department of Business and Economics
Dr. Ruth Nalliah, Department of Chemistry
Mrs. Jean T. Michelson, RichLyn Library

2008-2009 ACTIVE MEMBERS

Ms. Whitney Abbott
Ms. Claire Bates
Ms. Alicia Bonham
Mr. Ryan Bonner
Mr. Will Braun
Ms. Kiersie Burkhart
Ms. Brittany Christian
Ms. Jennifer Coplen
Ms. Leah Cressman
Mr. Scott Cressman
Ms. Lauren Davenport
Ms. Karisa Donaldson
Mr. Jason Eberly
Ms. Valorie Freeland
Ms. Megan Fulton
Mr. Kim Geiger
Ms. Laura Groth
Mr. Jarod Hammel
Ms. Kim Hart
Ms. Stephanie Hollister
Ms. Elizabeth Holtrop
Mr. David Lash
Mr. Trent Lloyd
Ms. Caitlynn Lowe
Mr. Jordan McClain
Mr. Brett McQueen
Mrs. Cassie Miller
Ms. Hannah Morris
Mr. Jesse Nelson
Mr. Cole Phillips
Ms. Rebekah Posegate
Ms. Deanna Repic
Mr. Samuel Schoutko
Ms. Susanne Shepherdson
Mr. Brendan Shick
Mr. Christopher Sutton
Ms. Krista Warner
Ms. Leah Winger
Ms. Naomi Woods

The Indiana Beta Chapter of Alpha Chi was founded in 1967. It has been one of the most active chapters in the Mid-West Region V of Alpha Chi and in the national organization.

Among the activities, contributions, and accomplishments of the Indiana Beta Chapter are the following:

2007-2008 INDIANA BETA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

Updated=1 ix 2008

  • 2008 AX INDUCTION CONVOCATION, 11:00 am, October 3, 2008

    The induction of 29 new members into Alpha Chi will be held on October 3, 2008. The induction Convocation will followed by a luncheon for AX members and parents of the the new inductees hosted by the Alumni Office.

  • ALPHA CHI and THE HUNTINGTONIAN
    Alpha Chi members again agreed to contribute a regular column to the Huntingtonian. Ms. Woods has the first contribution in Nr.1 for this fall.
  • ALPHA CHI/PRESIDENT'S COLLOQUIUM, September 24, 2008
    Several returning Alpha Chi members met for dinner and a panel discussion at President and Mrs. Dowden's home with members of the President's Colloquium. The panel discussed academics, Alpha Chi, and contributing to the intellectual climate of the institution. The panel was composed of Ms. Whitney Abbott, Mr. Will Braun, Ms. Clair Bates (chair), Beka Posegate, Trent Lloyd, and Leah Crissman. A jolly time was had by all. (There are some pictures and video from this posted on our Facebook page.)

  • 2009 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS
    The Indiana Beta Chapter members will be eligible to compete for the 2009 Regional and National scholarship competitions. Dr. McPherren will handle details and provide information.

  • 2009 ALPHA CHI NATIONAL CONVENTION
    April 2-4, 2009, Indianapolis IN

    The Alpha Chi National Convention will be at the Hyatt Regency. The theme of the convention is "Literacy 500," which connects us to our host city's famous annual auto race and to the national theme for 2008-2009---the promotion of literacy. Local chapters are encouraged to collect children's books which will be given to the Riley Hospital for Children in Indy.

    Local chapters are also encouraged to think of ways that they can promote literacy in their areas. Have a book drive to benefit needy schools or programs such as Head Start or shelters for abused children. Tutor students in reading. Volunteer to host a story hour at your local library, a daycare, or after-school program. Contact social services agencies in your area to volunteer to teach adults to read.

  • President's Reception, May 3, 2009
    President and Mrs. Dowden will host a reception for Alpha Chi on May 3, 2009, featuring recognition of graduating seniors and presentation of the Sophomore Honor Awards.

    INDIANA BETA ALUMNI LIST/CHAPTER ACTIVITIES HISTORY

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