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Show Thursday, September 5, 2013 University Journal Page 4 nn 'to O n. i 1 Li VI O n i t Utahs first chapter of ODK nationally recognized, again Buy ANY Burger j I ! dr Sandwich get a FREE small fry r 4 t a successful campus Heyborne said. organization, ssmithsuunews com Dillon Rosdahl, president SUUs circle of Omicron of the SUU ODK circle, national-leve- l Delta Kappa was named a said this Circle of Distinction this acknowledgement indicates summer by the organizations they are on the right track national office after a single and gives them confidence to year of organizational service. move forward. assistant Jake such Johnson, high Receiving dean of students and ODK recognition is a tribute to an faculty advisor, said this is the exceptional group of students second time the SUU honor and faculty who have dedicated to themselves society circle has been recognized SUU the "Receiving serving as a Circle of such high community, Distinction. Rosdahl said. recognition is Each summer said Rosdahl a tribute to an national the that last year, office recognizes ODK had the exceptional to chapters that have opportunity of group execute and plan distinguished students and a large leadership their through seminar for SUU faculty who and and students programs and have dedicated activities, faculty, as well for the past two themselves to as community summers we have raise SUU members, the serving been recognized, money for the said. he The community." Creek Dillon Canyon national office has Rosdahl Crisis been pleased with Center our efforts to do through the Red more than provide Rock Relay, for members, head the Day of Service and recognition but to actively engage them even participate in an ODK in meaningful activities and conference held at Concordia projects that advance the University in Irvine, Calif. interests of the university and to We are attempting local community. revive an old campus tradition Bill Heyborne, ODK faculty known as Johnson said there are said. secretary, Historically, students hundreds of ODK chapters, or would spend a day beautifying circles, around the country and the by grounds campus SUU is the first campus in Utah undertaking a variety of to apply for membership. projects. We completed our a Besides last year. lengthy first Johnson also said that last application, there is a one year probationary period wherein year, ODK raised $1,200 for the campus had to demonstrate the Canyon Creek Womens our commitment to making Crisis Center through the Red By SHELBY SMITH x A r udii&L. ODK themselves Womens y, Rock Relay, and this year plans to raise funds for the Iron County Care and Share. can Students participate) in many ways, either by! attending events, volunteering! or becoming a member. ODK is actively recruiting students throughout the year and inducts' new members semi-annuall- y, j Rosdahl said. We seek out students who! have displayed a strength in at least one of the following! areas: scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social or religious activities' and governments campus journalism, speech and thei mass media; and creative and performing arts, Rosdahl said. Heyborne said it is a joy advising the group. Some of the best student leaders on our campus arei members, he said. It is really just a matter of helping them find necessary resources and then getting out of their way so they can do their thing. Heyborne said having an' ODK circle on campus bringsi a level of prestige to SUU andi that many of the programs and activities they sponsor can be enjoyed by the entire campus community. ODK had a great first year, but momentum is still growing1 and they are committed their reach on the SUU campus, Heyborne said. The organization provides regular service in a way' that is greatly needed, Rosdahl said. I hope that ODK continues to build om the legacy of excellence and, that, with time, our presence will continue to influence the community and campus. UNIVERSITY JOURNAL FILE PHOTO, During Fall 2012, SUUs circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, alongside Provost Brad Cook, gives a donation to The Canyon Creek Womens Crisis Center. j J |