Mortar Board welcomes newest chapter

On March 25, Mortar Board's newest chapter was installed at the University of Findlay in Ohio. The group, which initiated 25 members, is Mortar Board's 225th chartered chapter nationally.

The campus, which has an undergraduate enrollment of more than 3,300 students in 60 fields of study, is a wonderful fit for Mortar Board's newest chapter. University President and honorary Mortar Board member, Dr. DeBow Freed explained, “The defining qualities of leadership, scholarship and service are a close match with the purposes of the university.”

Dr. Freed has served as president at two other universities, Ohio Northern University and Monmouth College, both homes to strong Mortar Board chapters. At each, he was very supportive of Mortar Board and remained involved in their activities.

The Findlay chapter, approved unanimously by the Mortar Board National Council in early March, plans to participate in a campus clean-up and recycling program.

Register to attend the annual Mortar Board National Conference

This year’s Mortar Board National Conference, “Carrying the Torch,” will be held July 25-27 in Columbus, Ohio at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North. The conference will feature many opportunities to share new ideas, learn about Mortar Board, and network with chapters from across the country. 

Some highlights:

• Alumni award recipients will be honored and speak about the value of their Mortar Board experiences
• David Coleman, nationally known as the Dating Doctor and America’s Real-Life Hitch, will address members during the opening session
• Members can network with each other, esteemed alumni and national leadership
• The traditions of Mortar Board will be celebrated at an exquisite candlelight banquet
• Delegates from more than 200 chapters can get to know each other and learn about other chapters from across the U.S.

Register to attend at www.mortarboard.org/conference by May 15. Each chapter must send one official delegate (typically the new chapter president). This delegate's travel, accommodations and meals are completely covered. Collegiate members and advisors for the 2008-2009 academic year are encouraged to attend for a nominal fee of $225, in addition to their travel costs. 

Nominate outstanding chapter advisors for a national award

Honor collegiate chapter advisors who have provided support throughout the year by nominating them for the national Excellence in Advising Award. The deadline to submit a nomination form has been extended to May 15. Nominees should have:

• Provided support to help your chapter achieve goals
• Been a role model in demonstrating leadership, professionalism and the spirit of service
• Helped your chapter overcome obstacles and meet challenges
• Given outstanding service to your chapter
• Gone “above and beyond” in contributing time and expertise to assist your chapter and members

An advisor cannot receive the award more than once within a five-year period.  Up to three advisors may be selected for this honor each year.

Search for a scholarship

Mortar Board’s specialized scholarship search engine, hosted by Scholarship Monkey, gives members access to more than a million scholarships with more than $3 billion in awards. 

Browse the search engine now.

Find your job with Mortar Board

In conjunction with JobTarget, Mortar Board has launched the Mortar Board Career Center, a search engine for all members, both collegiate and alumni.  Mortar Board members are able to search for a variety of jobs, both nationally and locally. National employers will have the ability to post positions and exclusively recruit Mortar Board members.  Anonymous resumes can be posted and easily searched and seen by potential employers.

Start searching today. 

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