Not ready to give up your Mortar Board involvement?
Become a conference assistant!

Each year, Mortar Board invites outgoing chapter members to apply to be conference assistants. If you enjoy pulling off large events, have great attention to detail, are willing to jump in where help is needed, and are enthusiastic about Mortar Board, we would love to have you!

Benefits of being a conference assistant:

• Arrive early to meet with the esteemed national leadership of Mortar Board
• Attend the 2009 Mortar Board National Conference in Chicago for free (including travel, accommodations and meals)
• Help execute Mortar Board’s largest event of the year
• Build lasting relationships with other Mortar Board members from across the nation
• Get a jumpstart on being a part of the national leadership - many conference assistants have gone on to become section coordinators, committee chairs and even National Council members
• Assist delegates from each of Mortar Board’s chapters as they prepare for the upcoming academic year

Applications should be submitted to the National Office by March 15.  Candidates must be available to participate in the conference from July 23 - 26. Additionally, your chapter advisor or administrative liaison should submit a recommendation form on your behalf. 

Have questions about being a conference assistant? Contact Megan at mstevens@mortarboard.org.

Recognize achievement with one of several awards or honors: nominations due March 15

The deadline to submit nominations for Mortar Board's national advising awards, alumni awards, and the National Council is rapidly approaching:

Excellence in Advising Award - Is your chapter advisor exceptional? Now is your chance to honor them appropriately with a nomination and the opportunity to be recognized at the annual national conference, free of cost. To see a complete list of previous Excellence in Advising Award recipients, click here.

Alumni Achievement Award - Alumni who have made great professional achievements and are at least five years out of college are ideal recipients for this award.

Distinguished Alumni Award - Alumni who have devoted themselves to a significant lifetime of Mortar Board should be honored with this esteemed national award.

National Council member - The National Council members shapes the future of this society. Candidates with great dedication, aptitude and influence should be nominated for the following positions: president-elect, vice president, secretary-treasurer and alumni representative. A detailed FAQ about the Mortar Board National Council is available online.

Network with other Mortar Board members

Whether you are interested in building professional connections, staying updated on Mortar Board News, or making new Mortar Board friends, Mortar Board offers a networking solution.

Facebook
Millions of people use Facebook each day to keep in touch with friends, upload photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet. On Facebook, you can join the national Mortar Board group or become a fan of Mortar Board.

LinkedIn
LinkedIn is an online network of more than 30 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. Network with other Mortar Board members in numerous career fields by joining the Mortar Board group.

MySpace
Friends, family, classmates, professionals, acquaintances and more connect in the MySpace online community. Get to know other Mortar Board members or simply show your pride by joining the national Mortar Board group.

Twitter
On Twitter, members have the opportunity to subscribe to Mortar Board’s updates in a variety of manners including via the website, RSS feeds, e-mail, SMS text messages and more. These updates feature news about national Mortar Board, remind members of upcoming opportunities and offer special bulletins on merchandise sales and more.

Denver alumni chapter offers fellowship to Colorado students

The Denver Mortar Board Alumni Chapter is offering one $1,500 graduate fellowship. The award is for one academic year only.  To qualify, prospective candidates must be both:

1. A graduate of an accredited college or university in Colorado, or an individual that has been accepted to a graduate program at an accredited college or university
2. A U.S. citizen and a legal resident of Colorado

Candidates should complete and return this application by April 10, 2009 to:

DenverMBAlumniFellowship@gmail.com or
Nora Johnson, 1988 S. Xenia Way, Denver, CO 80231

The fellowship recipient will be selected and notified by May 2, 2009.

Mortar Board hiring summer intern

Interested in learning the ins and outs of a national honor society?  The Mortar Board National Office in Columbus, Ohio is hiring a part-time intern to work a 12-week period over the summer.  Interns should have strong computer and customer service skills, and can be of any major or field of study.  Responsibilities will vary, but include:

• Leading the conference registration process, compiling information and travel plans for delegates
• Working on logistical conference details such as event seating charts, rooming lists, enlisting volunteers to help with event set-up, and confirming event details
• Coordinating the evaluation process for the conference, including assisting with the design of the evaluation forms and tabulating statistics after the conference
• Assisting with post-conference follow-up as needed with vendors and attendees

Opportunities can be targeted to specific majors and interests.  For example, interns may be able to assist with communications-related tasks such as writing magazine or newsletter articles, assisting with brochure revisions, and brainstorming unique marketing techniques. 

If you plan on spending the summer in Columbus, Ohio and are looking for a part-time paid internship with flexible hours, consider joining the Mortar Board National Office team.  Class credit may be possible with your university.  To learn more, view a complete job description. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Megan Stevens (mstevens@mortarboard.org) by April 30. 

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. 

Need a scholarship?  Search now.

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.

Mortar Board Week is this month!

This month, Mortar Board will celebrate the 91st anniversary of the society's February 15, 1918 founding. Don't forget to honor this tradition by wearing your pin during Mortar Board Week, February 15 - 21.

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