MCC-Maple Woods Video Spotlight: Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa induction at MCC-Blue River

A number of new members joined the ranks of Phi Theta Kappa on March 26 at MCC-Blue River with a beautiful candle light induction ceremony. Dean of Instruction Cheryl Carpenter Davis welcomed the students along with President Joe Seabrooks.

After taking the induction oath, the Alpha Pi Sigma MCC-Blue River chapter of Phi Theta Kappa provided a warm reception for the new members.

The inductees honored at the ceremony were:

Beta Tau Kappa Chapter Charter Inked - BTC Inducts 13 in Honor Society

With the last member’s signature of the charter document on Friday, March 25, MCC-BTC’s honor society became official.  At the same moment, chapter Beta Tau Kappa joined a network of more than 1,200 Phi Theta Kappa chapters with 2 million members.

“I’m excited and honored to be part of this chapter and I’m really looking forward to the doors PTK will open,” said Judah Schad, electronic engineering technology student.  “I plan to transfer to Rolla when I complete my degree at MCC-BTC.  I’ve already checked and MU Science and Technology offer a PTK transfer scholarship for members that want to study computer engineering.”

MCC-Maple Woods inducts new Phi Theta Kappa-Upsilon Xi members

The MCC-Maple Woods Upsilon Xi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently inducted more than 50 new members for the 2011-2012 academic year. Eligible students must have completed 12 or more hours of coursework towards an associate degree with a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

Congratulations!

Megan Albertson, Sean Anderson, Mark Baehr, Kylie Ball, George Bonney-Kwofie, Dana Borgue, Marla Bressman, Lance Cole, Christina Conrad, Brittanee Coulter, Collin Crossley, Sarah Donnici, Jerry Dufoc, Camille Dysart, Rhonda Easter, Miriam Feinberg, Ashley Foland, Crystal Gannon, Andrew Geddes, Germaine Gregory, Elizabeth Guy, Jamie Hendricks, Stacy Hendricks, Allison Hey, Wesley Hodges, Ana Hyneman, Monica Jacobs, Michael King, Amanda Koch, Joseph Landewee, Rebekah Marsh, Andrew Martinez, Elizabeth Miller, Jacob Mueller, Kenneth Murrell, Heather Mynatt, Shana Myszka, Kristin Peters, Mary Piranio, Carson Orlando, Alexandria Rash, Jessica Ray, Rachel Scantlin, Tyler Siem, Dani Smith, Casie Spears, Misty Spires, Christine Schmalz, Danielle Stein, Chris Swope, Melody Teat, Jillian Thaden, Samantha Theis, Victoria Trombino, Trina Wehner, and Daniel Weber

Give a dead cell phone new life - donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers

If you've recently traded in your cell phone for a new model or have had a couple of old ones lying around for months, you can clear the clutter and help a great cause by donating to Cell Phones for Soldiers!

The MCC-Maple Woods chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will be collecting cell phones from now through March 3, 2011, for the non-profit organization. The old phones will be disassembled and sold for components, with all proceeds going toward the purchase of prepaid calling cards for soldiers stationed overseas.

MCC-Maple Woods' Phi Theta Kappans to get new advisor

After many years of successful co-leadership of Phi Theta Kappa, reference librarian Mary Northrup will step down as advisor for the two-year academic fraternity.

Stepping in to co-lead the Upsilon Xi chapter with energy and enthusiasm will be business faculty Jim Moes, who will also lead alongside testing center coordinator Kim Heft. Jim brings a lot of excitement for student learning and development to the international honor society.

MCC-MW inducts new members to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society