Written by Kimberly
Preusse, Kappa Alpha Theta
The Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Order of Omega was
re-activated in spring 2011 with 12 new members. One honorary membership was
also given to Professor Terry Hart, faculty advisor of Delta Upsilon, for his
overall commitment to the fraternity and sorority community at Lehigh
University. The current active membership is planning for a great year, but we
need you! Applications for this junior and senior class standing Greek
leadership honor society are now available and due by 12:00 noon on Friday,
October 14th.
Zeta Lambda’s Chapter goals are based off the results of a
survey that was given to juniors and seniors at Greek Council Meetings at the end
of the spring 2011 semester. These goals include providing networking
opportunities with Greek alumni in terms of mentoring and career aspirations;
bridging the gap with faculty and administration; providing a service to
chapter presidents; engaging in service; and programming related to
transitioning out of Lehigh University. Exciting possibilities related to these
goals are already being discussed for the fall and spring semesters. Leadership
positions are available within the organization!
Throughout the year, Order of Omega Headquarters awards
members with scholarships. Since 1985, Order of Omega has awarded $721,850 in
undergraduate scholarships, including $63,150 during the 2010-2011 academic
year. Graduate fellowships are also available! Zeta Lambda is currently in the
process of nominating two active members to apply for scholarships ranging from
$300 to $1,000.
We
are very excited for the future of the Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Order of
Omega!
For
more information, please see the below timeline. Applications for membership can be found on the
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs website under “Policies and Forms.”
Timeline:
-Completed
applications are to be submitted by 12:00pm on Friday, October 14th, 2011.
-Notification
of membership will be communicated by email on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011.
-If
accepting membership into the Zeta Lambda Chapter of the Order of Omega Greek
Honor
Society
at Lehigh University, two separate payments are due. A check in the amount of
$50 to
Order
of Omega and a $25 check to the Lehigh University Chapter of Order of Omega is
to be
submitted
to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (Warren Square E.) by 5:00pm
on
Monday,
October 24th, 2011.
-An
Order of Omega Initiation ceremony and program will take place at 5:00pm on
Monday,
November 7th, 2011.