Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

Congratulations to one of our alumni members, Patrick Rosal, for being selected as a Distinguished Professor of English at Rutgers University! #AXAlphaChi #AXpride

We love seeing Alpha Chi members doing big things. Way to go, Lorena Peraza-Frey!

At Alpha Chi's national convention in 2016, we were privileged to hear from Sonia Nazario, author of 𝘌𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦'𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, as she told the story of a "Honduran boy's struggle to find his mother in the U.S." The novel was based on Nazario's newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, an award that recognizes significant achievement in journalism, arts, and letters. In honor of #WorldRefugeeDay, consider adding 𝘌𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦'𝘴 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 to your summer reading list! Visit enriquesjourney.com to get special access to resources (for both readers and educators) and explore ways to get involved.

Happy #Juneteenth! May your day be filled with celebration, reflection, and joy! The AX National Office will be closed in observance of this federal holiday.

Alpha Chi is proud to introduce the 2023-24 winners of the fellowships for master's degree study. Alyssa Powers is an alumni member from the Tennessee Eta chapter at Belmont University, and she was awarded the $4,000 Dennis M. Organ Fellowship for her work in the field of Public Health. Ms. Powers is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degree at East Tennessee State University. Niqolas Ruud, an Arizona Alpha alumnus from Grand Canyon University, was awarded the $4,000 Walden S. Freeman Fellowship for his research on the modern creationism movement. Mr. Ruud is pursuing his postgraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh. Zachary Merhavy is another alumnus from the Arizona Alpha chapter at Grand Canyon University who was awarded the $3,000 Pryor/Organ/Freeman Cooperative Fellowship. Mr. Merhavy is currently enrolled in his third year of medical school while also pursuing his Master of Public Health degree. Althea Gordon-Scott, a Florida Lambda alumna from Southeastern University, was awarded the $6,000 Joseph E. Pryor Fellowship. Mrs. Gordon-Scott is currently enrolled as a PhD candidate in SEU's organizational leadership program and will begin her dissertation in the coming months.

Member Spotlight ⭐ Congratulations to Dr. Brandi R. Muñoz, ACC, SPHR, CMCS, an AX alumna from Abilene Christian University, who recently completed her doctorate program in organizational leadership and conflict resolution. While studying at ACU, Dr. Muñoz was awarded the Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Fellowship and was invited to present her research on women of color in leadership at the Global Triad Labor and Employee Relations Association conference. She was also awarded the Emerging Scholar award from the 24th International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations, and she will be presenting and publishing her work this summer.

May 21 is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day highlights "not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development." (source: UN.org) Diversity is about recognizing that our unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives contribute towards a richer and more sustainable world. Today and every day, let's celebrate cultural diversity and promote dialogue and understanding for a peaceful and prosperous future. #CulturalDiversityDay

Today's Member Spotlight is on Rachel Smith, an alumni member from the Arizona Alpha chapter at Grand Canyon University. Rachel has served as the Assistant Director of Learning Commons at Glen Oaks Community College for the past year, and she is currently working on her PhD in Education--Curriculum & Instruction. Rachel says that with her degree she plans to "focus on the need for colleges to take a more proactive role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates in the county jail to decrease recidivism."

It's time for a Member Spotlight! Elton Dean, MBA, an alumni member from the Connecticut Gamma chapter at Post University, is the author of a soon-to-be-published book titled, "A Yeti Like Freddie: Talking to Kids About Autism." Elton says about his inspiration, "As the father of a young son on the autism spectrum, I could not find a resource that said what I wanted to say in the way I wanted to say it. So, I used a theme my son loves to tell a story that can help generate more understanding and acceptance."

Calling all new members! Alpha Chi's National Office is hosting a virtual induction ceremony for students who joined in the 2023-24 academic year. Whether you missed your chapter's induction ceremony or you wish to be recognized on the national stage, join us on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲. We can include up to 500 registrants, so don’t wait to secure your spot! Those registered will receive a special link they can share with friends and family. Sign up by Sunday, May 19th to participate: bit.ly/AXinduct