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President’s Message

Dear Members and Friends:

I am honored to address you as President of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. I feel that I have come full circle. Like many of you, I know the challenges of completing an education while working full-time and taking care of family. In addition, I have had the pleasure, for many years, to have a career in higher education that allowed me to assist and nurture adult learners in their journey to obtaining a college degree. Now as president of ASL -- a prestigious honor society specif-ically for adult students -- I am humbled.

My vision is to continue the legacy of previous leaders who have la-bored to make Alpha Sigma Lambda what it is today. I want to ensure that the Society continues to have a first-class student-centered plat-form capable of delivering social cohesion, supplemental educational opportunities, and enriching academic experiences while recognizing and honoring scholarship.

As Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society moves to the next level, we are dedicated to

strategically improving processes and internal systems increasing scholarship support continuing a sustainable organizational structure enhancing our ability to reach out to all stakeholders

Please stay in touch with Alpha Sigma Lambda through our website and other social media venues for updates and other important information. I look forward to working with you, and I thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Esther S. Powell, Ed.D President, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

We are sorry to announce the death of George Rogers. He served as ASL president from 1996 - 2000. Under his able leadership, ASL established its home office at Eastern Illinois University and hired its first staff member. Chapter membership grew 25% during his tenure.

George was a wise leader who was devoted to ASL's development, its integrity, and above all its service to adults in continuing education. We will miss his sense of humor, his perspective, and the pleasure of his company.

Our thoughts to his family and friends.

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The Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus

First Row:

Dr. Karen Sofranko,

Honorary Inductee and

ASL Committee member

Amanda Viechic

Molly Greech

PSU LION

Paul Figas

Rebecca Deeb

Jenna Galtieri

Back Row:

Patricia Ferry- ASL Committee Member

Tammy Spevak- ASL Committee Member

Shannon Richie- ASL Committee Member

Dr. Gary Lawler- PSU Hazleton Chancellor

Randall Shatto- ASL Committee Member

Paul McDermott-ASL Committee Member

Dr. Gina Tarud- Chapter Councilor

Dr. Elizabeth Wright- PSU Hazleton DAA

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Ramapo College of New Jersey

The Rho Sigma Delta chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society at Ramapo College

of New Jersey held a ceremony for new inductees on the evening of Friday, April 1, 2016. We are

proud to congratulate our newest members!

2016 inductees pictured: Eric Alimoh, Jason Chen , Thomas Fleming, Alexey Likhovidov, Jacqueline

Paladino, Josephine Schambelan and Beth Susman Inductees not pictured: Deborah Bellingeri,

Lauren Beslity, Joseph Castoro, Kyle Chu, Andrew Frey, Maria Garcia, Lisa Lanzalotto and Monica

Mallen

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Chestnut Hill College

Elizabethtown College

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Furman University

Furman University has inducted five new members to the Gamma Theta Chapter of the Alpha Sigma

Lambda Honor Society:

Dale Byers (Easley, SC) Senior, Business Administration & Information Technology double major;

Sumner Fountain (Taylors, SC) Senior, Business Administration major; Jason Mendez (Greenville,

SC) Junior, Accounting and Business Administration double major; Christopher A. Reynolds

(Taylors, SC) Junior, Accounting & Business Administration double major; Breana B. Vachon

(Pelzer, SC) Senior, Accounting & Business Administration double major.

The Gamma Theta Chapter at Furman University was established in 1981 by former Director of Con-

tinuing Education, Jack Dickey. Members are chosen annually from the student body of Furman Un-

dergraduate Evening Studies (UES) based upon academic performance. On April 29, new inductees

will be recognized at a commencement event honoring new Alpha Sigma Lambda members, the

Class of 2016, and UES faculty.

Read about Elle Cohen, current ASL inductee in the Winter edition of the FINISH LINE!!

http://www.furman.edu/academics/undergraduate-evening-studies/student-resources/Documents/

CED15-16%20UES%20Finish%20Line%20Newsletter%20Winter16_email1.pdf

http://www.furman.edu/academics/undergraduate-evening-studies/student-resources/Documents/CED15-16%20UES%20Finish%20Line%20Newsletter%20Winter16_email1.pdf

http://www.furman.edu/academics/undergraduate-evening-studies/student-resources/Documents/CED15-16%20UES%20Finish%20Line%20Newsletter%20Winter16_email1.pdf

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Creighton University

The Rev. Daniel Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D., Creighton University’s 25th president, oversaw the

induction of 25 students from the College of Professional Studies into Creighton’s chapter of Alpha

Sigma Lambda, the honor society for adult students, on Nov. 4, 2015. Fr. Hendrickson was inducted

as an honorary member. The Nu Tau Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda was founded at

Creighton on Nov. 6, 2014.

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Morgan State University

On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Morgan State University’s Continuing Studies held its annual ceremony, inducting 37 Morgan State University Students. Of these 37 students: 22 different majors were represented; 13 students will be grad-uating on May 21, 2016; 4 students will be graduating in December 2016

The induction ceremony was held in the University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. The guest speaker was Morgan’s own Dr. Edwin T. Johnson.

The following is a list of the newest members inducted into the honor society. This list of students indicates a wide range of departments represented.

Jessica Shaneka Adams, Social Work

Shakeisha S. Alexander, Social Work

Mary E. Amos, Family and Consumer Science

Brandon Anderson, Management

Patrice Barrett, Biology

Theresa Renee Barnes, Broadcast Journalism

Darius Darnell Brooks, Psychology

Ako-Akeem Boyd, Electrical Engineering

Arphelia K. Cabell, English

Prem Raj Dahal, Industrial Engineering

Somona Diggs, Business Administration

Lilly Dorsey, Social Work

Jentle Dukes, History

Teka A. Farquharson, Civil Engineering

Tanika Flanagan, Philosophy & Religious Studies

Kino Glover, Business Administration

Jasmine Hall, Psychology

Nicholas Harris, Electrical Engineering

Sharon A. Lando, Nursing

Christina M. Martin, Family and Consumer Science

Maria Martin, Construction Management

Ventura D. McLee, Health

Ndidi Victoria Nwaneri, Social Work

Oluwakem Ogunleye, Nutritional Science

Friday Onyekuru, Physical Therapy

Quasia Peterson, Social Work

Shirleene Prioleau, Sociology

Jodi Radebaugh, Hospitality Management

Jaime Ramirez, Public Relations

Angela Ramseur, Social Work

Curtis Richardson, Music

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Mount Saint Mary's University

Congrats to new inductees: Jessica Callahan, Catherine Panarelli, Bonnie Belville , Sol Bejarano, Amy Ridout, Mary

Doyle, Kathleen McKinney, Julie Molina, Brandee Amore, Samantha Prewitt, Raquel Padilla, Luke Berger, Cristina

Leshin, Linda Lapetino, Debra Bailey, Nicole Torres, Monet Leyva, Rosa Garcia-Luquin, Christopher Habermehl, Becky

Soto, Mary Cinco, Kimberley Couture, Jessica Bradford, Yvette Humphrey, and Tamika Hunter.

Drury University

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Elmhurst College

On Friday evening, May 9th, staff from Elmhurst College’s “School for Professional Studies” hosted

our 13th annual induction ceremony for Alpha Sigma Lambda to recognize and celebrate the out-

standing achievements of our 22 new inductees. Tim Panfil, Director of Enrollment Management,

presided over the event which featured a keynote address from Elmhurst alumna Dr. Bonnie Covelli,

Director of the School for Professional Studies at the University of St. Francis. Dr. Covelli’s address

included a review of adult learning principles established by renown educator, Dr. Malcom Knowles,

and a series of “student vignettes” describing why each one decided to return to the classroom as an

adult learner. Ms. Karen Vicary, class of 2016, also spoke at the ceremony and shared her personal

reflections on what it meant to be an adult honor student at Elmhurst. Inductees received their mem-

bership certificates and pins from Dr. Kimberly Harrison, Director of Online Instruction for the School

for Professional Studies.

Photo: (Left to right)

Front Row: Karen Vicary, Samantha Grzywacz, Cristina Sofariu, Joanna Potaczek, Diane Moseman,

Cherylyn Gnadt

Back Row: Kenneth Hoch, Jeff Dunlao, Ryan Woitas, Nicole Wasil

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University of Hartford

On Friday, April 1, 2016, the University of Hartford hosted the 13th annual induction ceremony for its

Beta Psi Alpha chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the national honor society for part-time adult stu-

dents. This honor society’s purpose is to recognize the academic achievements of adult part-time

students. Of the 30 adults who accepted the nomination, 21 students along with about 50 family,

friends and advisors were able to attend the induction ceremony at the 1877 Club in the Harry Jack

Gray Center. Senior Associate Provost Guy C. Colarulli presided.

Pictured here are the newest members of our Beta Psi Alpha Chapter.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

We are excited to announce two new Associate Councilors to the Nu Kappa Chap-ter of the ASL this year!

Kara Parks Fontenot

Kara Fontenot is an Assistant Professor of English and Humanities and Discipline Chair with the Department of English, Humanities and Communications at ERAU Worldwide. She has been with ERAU for five years. Kara lived in Japan while her husband was serving in the US Air Force and numerous parts of the United States (Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Missouri, Idaho, Alaska, Maryland, Massachusetts and Florida). Kara was invited to become an Associate Councilor for the Nu Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society in January 2016.

Alex T. Rister

Alex Rister is an Instructor and the Associate Discipline Chair of

English and Speech with the Department of English, Humanities,

and Communication at ERAU Worldwide. She has graduate de-

grees in both English and Communication and over 9 years of

higher education teaching experience. Alex currently serves as the

Course Monitor for Public Speaking and Business

Communication. Alex was invited to become an Associate

Councilor for the Nu Kappa Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda

Honor Society in January 2016.

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Boston University Metropolitan College

Boston University’s Metropolitan College held its annual Dean’s Reception at the George Sherman

Union on Friday evening, October 23, 2015. Twelve students were inducted into the Metropolitan

College Zeta Omicron Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society.

The students were welcomed by Senior Assistant Dean Carl Sessa. Dean Tanya Zlateva presented

certificates and pins to each inductee. Professor Shea W. Cronin of Metropolitan College’s Depart-

ment of Applied Social Sciences delivered the faculty address. Professor Cronin reflected on the de-

mands and challenges facing adult students and congratulated all for their motivation and commit-

ment to pursuing their education. A reception with family and friends celebrating our inductees was

enjoyed by all.

Inductees include (Left to right):

Dean Tanya Zlateva, Donald Fonseca, Dominque Rainey, Eric Welz, Luis Ottonelli, Treasurer, Den-

nis Sullivan, Kenedy Guzman, George San Martin, Julio Flores, Iesha Karasik, Cassandra Doyle,

James Goddard, Matthew O’Shea, Zeta Omicron Chapter Councilor, Cathy Lysy

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SUNY Cortland

The Lambda Omicron chapter of the State University of New York College at Cortland inducted twenty-five new non-

traditional students to membership at the 17th annual Alpha Sigma Lambda ceremony and dinner on April 12, 2016. Ac-

cording to Cheryl Hines, the National Councilor for the chapter, the new inductees brought the chapter up to 545 mem-

bers.

Dr. Erik J. Bitterbaum, President of SUNY Cortland, welcomed our new inductees. Hines indicates that Dr. Steven

Broyles, Professor and Department Chair of the Biological Sciences Department, was the faculty guest speaker. Dr.

Broyles inspired our students by reminding them that they are trendsetters. Broyles is the department chair and profes-

sor in the Biological Sciences department.

Tammy Anderson, a member who was inducted in 2015, presented the ASL ritual and helped to hand out the pins. A

cake, provided by the Non-Traditional Student Organization, followed the ceremony.

David Duryea, Vice President of Finance and Management, who is also a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, presented

Corrine Edick with an Alpha Sigma Lambda military medallion, for her military service and sacrifice with the Navy.

Students who have been inducted are:

Amanda Aguilar

Joseph Caponi

Lei Chen

Lisa Dent

Corrine Edick

Robert Fredericks

Andrew Haaland

Logan Hudson

Kevin Ivory

Heather Jones

Aaron Klein

Jared Leseman

Kyle McConnell

Hosna Mehrmohammadi

Alexander Mondo

Joanna Nassimos

Molly Oates

Amanda Park

Jacqueline Petrie

Kristen Phillips

Richard Piotti

Tamara Shannon

Brittani Smith

Elizabeth Toal

Lindsey Valencia

Dr. Steven B. Broyles was inducted as an honorary member.

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Northwest University

The NU Upsilon chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society at Northwest University in

Kirkland, Washington, held a ceremony for new inductees on the evening of Saturday, April 9, 2016.

The students, their family members, friends and the College of Adult and Professional Studies staff

had a wonderful time celebrating their success.

Congratulations students!

David Whitehall, Cheryl Ann Miller, Scotty Bowman, Angelica Weenink, Janice Novick, Sheryl Waln,

and John Wilcox.

Photo by Jared Fritz

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California State University, Fullerton

For the 2015-2016 academic year the WoMen’s and Adult Reentry Center held two induction

ceremonies for the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society. In fall 2015 we inducted 26 students and in

spring 2016 we inducted 68 new members.

Both induction ceremonies saw students arriving with support from family and friends. Some faculty

and staff were in attendance, supporting students they have established relationships with while they

have been students. The spring ceremony was combined with the first annual Adult Reentry Recog-

nition Ceremony for graduates. It was wonderful to see the majority of the graduates as members of

Alpha Sigma Lambda. Congratulations to all new members and to all graduates.

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University of Mississippi - DeSoto

The University of Mississippi – DeSoto chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society inducted 18 students

into the organization on April 19.

“It is an honor to recognize these outstanding students and welcome them into Alpha Sigma Lambda,” said Rick

Gregory, executive director of the regional campus. “They are a great representation of UM-DeSoto’s dedication to

excellence in academics.” Rachel Smith, assistant professor of marketing and local ASL chapter adviser, congratulated

the students at the induction ceremony.

“This celebration is about you – the best and the brightest, the hardest workers, the curve setters, the deep thinkers, the

ringers in the classroom,” Smith said. “Universities brag a lot about their faculty, their rankings and even physical f

acilities, but at the end of the day we are ultimately judged by the quality of our graduates. We are only as good as what

we produce – and that’s you. You are what matters most at this great university. You are our legacy and our building of a

better future.”

Cathy Adams, Spanish

Meshia Brown, Social Work

Wanda Carney, English

Dianne Carpenter, General Studies

Kelsey Clark, Elementary Education

Rhonda Cook, General Studies

Elainna Ferrell, General Studies

Megan Hyland, Social Work

Anna Lunati, Marketing

McKinley McCarty, Paralegal Studies

Karen Moore, Elementary Education

Jessica Salmon, Social Work

Darla Shuford, General Studies

Lauren Stephens, Elementary Education

Kendria Strowder, Social Work

Chance Thweatt, Criminal Justice

Lynda Witherington, General Studies

Shanika Young, Elementary Education

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Dominican University

University of Utah

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Mount Saint Mary’s University- Los Angeles

This past November, the newly formed Omicron Pi Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda at Mount Saint

Mary's University, Los Angeles held our very first induction ceremony! We had 25 new members and

are planning our second induction ceremony for November 2016! We are very excited for our univer-

sity’s chapter and look forward to inducting more members this fall and continuing the long standing

traditions of Alpha Sigma Lambda! We send our very best wishes and congratulations to all mem-

bers who are graduating this spring!

The following are our new members inducted November 2015:

Brandee Hart Sosa

Debra Eva Bailey

Sol M. Bejarano

Bonnie Elizabeth Belville

Luke Goffa Berger

Jessica Ann Bradford

Jessica L. Callahan

Mary Cinco

Kimberley Couture

Mary Elizabeth Doyle

Rosa M. Garcia-Luquin

Christopher Habermehl

Yvette Marcia Humphrey

Tamika M. Hunter

Linda Lapetino

Cristina Marie Leshin

Monet Nicole Leyva

Kathleen F. McKinney

Julie Michele Vasquez

Raquel Padilla

Catherine Panarelli

Samantha A. Prewitt

Amy J. Ridout

Becky Soto

Nicole M. Torres

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Contacting ASL

You may contact the Alpha Sigma Lambda home office between the hours of 8 am - 4:30 m CST, Monday - Friday at

217.581.7106 (during the summer, the home office closes at noon on Fridays)

The ASL office may also be reached by fax at (217) 581-6697 and by email at [email protected].

Online Chapter Listing Information not correct? You can update your chapter’s information online at

www.alphasigmalambda.org

Students

Contact information for your specific institution can be located on the Chapter Directory page on the ASL Home Site

(alphasigmalambda.org). Please contact your Chapter Councilor at your institution in regards to membership information,

upcoming events on your campus, or other campus specific information.

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