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December 11, 2007
KeyCast hosts Tom Rowden and Brandi McNeil share the latest in Society news, programs and upcoming events. Phi Theta Kappa asks you to “Imagine a World,” in preparation for the 2008 International Convention. Division I Vice President Connie Myers explains the International Convention Service Project. Brandi discusses a way you can continue exploration of the Honors Study Topic. Executive Director Rod Risley continues the discussion on Globalization with commentary from former U.S. Ambassador David Shinn. Scholarships Update, Recognitions Trivia Challenge, Dates and Deadlines, and much more on this episode of KeyCast!
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Introduction
Hosts Brandi McNeil and Tom Rowden provide listeners with a brief introduction to this program.
Lead Story
What kind of world do you imagine? Phi Theta Kappa’s International Convention website now has a link to “Imagine a World,” where members may provide, in 25 words or less, their vision of an ideal future, by completing the sentences, “Imagine a World,” and “Imagine a Phi Theta Kappa World.”
Special Guest
Connie Myers, Phi Theta Kappa International Division I Vice President, joined KeyCast by phone to share details of the 2008 International Convention Service Project. Chapters and members are encouraged to plant trees and recycle aluminum cans and glass and plastic bottles in an effort to erase the carbon footprint of the 2007 International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
All the News…
Honors Study Topic Book Review
Director of Chapter Programs Brandi McNeil reviews The Other Side of the Sky, written by Farah Ahmedi and Tamim Ansary. For more suggested readings related to the 2006-08 Honors Study Topic, browse the bibliographies for each Issue on the Honors Study Topic website, and also review the 2007 Satellite Seminar speakers’ recommended readings.
Citation:
Ahmedi, Farah, and Tamim Ansary. The Other Side of the Sky. New York: Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2005. ISBN: 1-4169-0670-3
Recognitions Trivia Challenge
Tom Rowden presents the first Recognitions Trivia Challenge question. Think you know the answer? Send us an email with your answer, name, address, and phone number to keycast@ptk.org. One winner will be selected from the correct answers received in the month of December.
This month’s winner will receive a Recognitions gift package featuring the Phi Theta Kappa Journal Binder. The black 1 1/2″ three ring binder, finished with a soft leather-like material and featuring embossed Greek letters is an ideal way to organize class notes or chapter memorabilia. Explore the entire collection of Phi Theta Kappa recognition items or place your orders at Recognitions Online or by calling 1.800.946.9996.
Scholarships Report
Director of Scholarship Programs Heather Johnson talks about upcoming scholarship opportunities for Phi Theta Kappa members. Members are encouraged to check out the online eScholarship directory, the source for over 665 colleges and universities that offer transfer scholarships exclusively to Phi Theta Kappa members. Leaders of Promise Scholarship applications will become available in January. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships applications are due February 1, 2008.
The Key Line
Executive Director Rod Risley continues to discuss the concept of globalization and how it affects community college students. With comments from Dr. David Shinn, former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, Mr. Risley explores international issues that will impact today’s generation of college students. We are truly all citizens of a “global village.”
Keep the discussion going. Post questions or comments about what you have just heard at the KeyLine Blog. Soon you’ll be able to hear the entire conversation between Ambassador Shinn and Rod Risley. Details are coming soon to the Phi Theta Kappa website.
Dates and Deadlines
February 1, 2008:
Hallmark Awards Entries are due at Headquarters by 5:00pm CT
Final Five Star Chapter Development Program Update Form due
February 22, 2008:
International Officer Candidate Applications due at Headquarters by 5:00pm CT
March 7, 2008:
Honors Case Study Challenge entries due
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Contributors: Connie Myers, Division I Vice President
Julie Luckey, Membership Services Coordinator
Garon Tate, Chapter Programs Coordinator
Heather Johnson, Director of Scholarship Programs
Rod A. Risley, Executive Director
