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Instructions were provided that
helped define a servant leader.
Both emails stated that servant-leadership
went beyond
the traditional volunteering.
"There are all types of ser-
vant leaders out there" said
Rita Harrdl administrative
coordtaator of the VSLC. "It's
more than volunteering; ser-
vant leadership is a lifestyle."
The VSLC used the Robert
K. Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership's
definition
to describe a servant leader.
Greenleaf the man who found-
ed this Center also coined the
TOMS: Decorated soles bring awareness
Ethiopia. Previously the or-
ganization has made shoe
drops in Argentina and South
Africa where 60000 people
were given shoes.
"I think it's a wonder-
ful way for people to get
involved and make a differ-
ence in someone else's life"
said Kendell Wilson sopho-
more integrated marketing
communication major from
Sherman and the ACU cam-
pus ambassador for TOMS.
"Some of these people have
never had shoes and can't go
to school because they don't
have shoes."
Last week students could
Induct: Students join national honor
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In order to become a
member of Pi Sigma Alpha
one must be a Junior or a
senior taking 12 or more
political science hours and
hold a B average in depart-
mental courses. He or she
must also be in the top
third of their class.
In the 2007-08 school
year six members were in-
ducted Into Pi Sigma Alpha.
Members of Pi Sigma Al-
pha are excelling in the polit-
ical science field by reaching
out to the community.
Members of Pi Sigma
Alpha showcased supe-
rior role-model skills when
members recently took a
trip to Austin with fourth
grade students from Fannin
Elementary School.
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phrase "servant-leader" and
launched the modem ser-
vant leadership movement.
His Center depicts a servant
leader as one "who chooses to
serve first and then leads as
a way of expanding service to
Individuals and institutions"
according to the Greenleaf
Center's Web site. "(Servant-
leadership encourages col-
laboration trust foresight
listening and the ethical use of
power and empowerment."
Out of more than 520 May
graduates seniors faculty and
staff submitted 85 nomina-
tions to the VSLC. These nomi-
nations were approved by the
pre-order a pair of TOMS
to decorate for Style Your
Sole though shoes will be
available to purchase at
Tuesday's event. Students
can also bring old TOMS
for decoration.
Wilson said she has been
pleased with the growing
awareness of the organi-
zation's cause which was
demonstrated April 17 for
the TOMS-sponsored Day of
No Shoes.
"Most people (who went
without shoes came up to
' me and said they didn't re-
alize how the kids felt" Wil-
son said. "It was neat to sec
Americans understanding "
The popularity of TOMS
of the Department of Po-
litical Science applied and
received a grant from the
national organization to
help fund the trip to Aus-
tin" said Rhonda Holder
administrative coordina-
tor In the Department of
Political Science.
Today Pi Sigma Alpha is
recognized in the education-
al world and in political sci-
ence for the effective accom-
plishment of its objective. Its
objective is to bring persons
interested in the study of
government into closer asso-
ciation with one another and
the community.
Mu Phi Epsllon the Mu-
sic Honor Society aims
to recognize students of
scholarship and musician-
ship developing a bond of
friendship among its mem-
bers according to the soci
honored
Office of Judicial Affairs and a
three-person review committee
headed by Nancy Cobum direc-
tor of the VSLC Although these
two bodies approved all the
nominations this year as many
as seven names have been cut
from the servant leadership
nomination list in the past
through this review process.
The VSLC planned to honor
these approved nominees at
the Servant-Leadership Cha-
pel which was to begin Friday
at U am. in Chapel on the
Hill and immediately was to
be followed by a reception in
the upper Rotunda.
The Chapel's key speaker
has Increased with the mar-
keting of its shoes at Monks
coffee shop and Kyle Traf-
ton said he Is excited by the
current humanitarianlsm of
college students.
"I think students arc be-
ginning to realize we have
a huge impact on society"
said Trafton senior inter-
disciplinary major from
Amarillo. "Our generation
has been laying low on a lot
issues and I think we final-
ly found a niche we can re-
late to where students are
willing to run with this and
fight for this."
But TOMS will not be seen
In large venues or advertised
on primctlme television
ety's mission statement.
Members of Mu Phi Epsl-
lon are doing special things
outside of the music field
by volunteering their time
to many organizations.
"We do so much as a group
there is always something in
the works" said Sarah Go-
mez senior music major
from Grande Prairie.
"We have lots of benefits
and concerts to raise money
but we also volunteer our
time at local nursing homes"
Gomez said.
In its own words Mu
Phi Epsilon's aim is the ad-
vancement of music in the
community in the nation
and in the world through
promotion of musicianship
scholarship and music ed-
ucation with an emphasis
on service through music.
"Around 10 years ago Mu
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for service-focused
was to be Dr. John Willis pro-
fessor of Old Testament and as-
sociate editor of Old Testament
abstracts. Two student honor-
ees also were to speak as part
of the student responses.
"I'm always encouraged by
our student respondcrs as they
share their hearts and goals on
how they intend to Incorporate
their serving spirit In their life-
styles" Harrcll said.
Jeffrey Edwards one of the
student speakers planned
to discuss how he hoped to
model servant leadership in
his future endeavors.
"Servant leadership Includes
leading vocally and leading by
Rather the company places
value on interpersonal mar-
keting exemplified in the
Style our Soul tour.
"This event is a great op-
portunity for TOMS to come
and say 'You may have nev-
er heard of us but this is
what we're doing; help us'"
Trafton said. "They're not
advertising on billboards
but they're doing it in per-
son. "They're saying 'This
Is why we do what we do;
this is why we're making
them' and that makes the
biggest difference."
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Phi had klnda died around
ACU and is now coming
back to life with this last
year having 15 members"
Gomez said. "The excite-
ment of the organization is
coming back to the depart-
ment and we are excited
about that."
Membership in Mu Phi
Epsilon is limited to mu-
sic majors and minors.
Members are drawn from
a diverse range of musical
fields. Those seeking mem-
bership must meet the aca-
demic requirements.
"We love to have fun rath-
er that is with music or vol-
unteering. We all have a great
sense of humor and there is
always something entertain-
ing going on" Gomez said.
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example but it also includes
leading while learning. It is an
ongoing process that is never
finished" said Edwards senior
biology major from Bedford. "I
didn't think my speech (would
inspire or entertain many peo-
ple but I did hope that people
would realize how great ACU
can be as a training ground for
life and leadership skills."
Although the servant leader
recognition ceremony is a bi-
annual event and honors fall
and spring graduates more
students usually are nominated
for the spring ceremony and
more than 100 students have
been nominated at one time.
SA: Congress closes
supports Chapel change
read a passage from the Con-
stitution that said "the rules
will be handled by the elec-
tions committee."
Both sides brought up the is-
sue of permanence.
"We need something per-
manent" Smith said.
Rules made by Congress
he said would be more solidi-
fied than those made by an
impermanent committee.
Greenberg however ar-
gued that if this year's Con-
gress changes the rules there
is nothing to stop a future
body from doing so as well.
After contentious debate
Congress voted to uphold
Greenberg and Worthlngton's
decision with 15 votes sup-
porting seven opposing and
four abstaining.
Congress did not have the
two-thirds of members pres-
ent required to appoint new
representatives and so could
Register: Applications
organize student groups
an organization will not be al-
lowed to apply again until the
end of next semester.
To obtain an application vis-
it wwwacueducampusoffkes
studentorgs and download it. It
must be in by 5 p Jn. on May 5.
Westbrook said through this
process the office of Student
Organizations and Activities
will also be able to keep better
track of everything and have
DESTINATIONS
Madrid: Cosmopolitan city Capital
of Spain Headquarters for the most
Important Spanish speaking media
Beautiful and historic It's known for
Intense cultural traditions and
artistic activities
London: World city Many Important
media outlets and popular destina-
tions like Big Ben Trafalgar Square
The Tower of London the British
Library and Westminster Abbey
Paris: City of Light Eiffel Tower Arc
deTrlomphe Louvre River Seine
and the Champs Elyseet Students
will experience Parlt and talk with
media professionals In the city
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Hardin Administration Building1
Room 124 '. '
325-674-2754
study.abroadCacu edu c
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lifestyles
Students may be recog-
nized as servant leaders
through Just one nomination
but seniors sometimes receive
several recommendations.
"Some students arc much
more visible on campus much
more involved. But there arc
also those very quiet servants
who do a lot and are involved
with servant leadership among
their peers but they don't re-
ceive the very obvious acco-
lades" Harrcll said.
not appoint the representa-
tive on the agenda.
Bingham revived a resolu-
tion from last week to sup-
port an alternative praise
Chapel using instrumental
music. Congress requested
last week that he research the
issue further.
Bingham said a proposal
for the alternative is sitting
right now on the desk of Dr.
Royce Money president of
the university.
The worship day Is slated
for Tuesday's next year and
could start next fall.
The resolution passed by
voice vote with two abstainers.
Congress' adjourned for
the year without-discussing
the amendment to thf'Consti-
tution that would add a chap-
lain. In last week's elections
the student body approved
the amendment.
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better Information.
"Any organization that
does things like take trips or
anything like that Is an orga-
nization that may need this
new training" Westbrook said.
"We're partnering with the legal
office to find out exactly which
ones will need it the most. But
anything affiliated as a student
organization must apply."
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