THIS EDITION Volume 21, No. 4 May 01, 2003

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Education News & Notes

Alpha Zeta Eta among top 100 chapters
North Lake College's Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter traveled to Anaheim, Calif., April 3-6, to the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention to compete with 509 of the 1,283 chapters in the international society.

For the fifth year in a row, Alpha Zeta Eta placed in the Top 100 Chapters in Phi Theta Kappa. David Olmstead brought home a Distinguished Chapter Officer Award and Mary Roland won the George O. Bierkoe Member Award for service.


Project Graduation collecting food May 8

The Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is asking that graduating students and their guests bring non-perishable food items or a children's book to the graduation ceremony May 8 at 7 p.m. in the gym.

The donations are part of PTK's Second Annual Project Graduation, "Feed a Body, Feed a Mind," and will be sent to various organizations throughout the Irving community. Call Dr. Romero at 972-273-3550.


Asian Heritage Festival June 7

Approximately 8 percent of Irving's population is Asian, and the Irving Public Library would like to acquire more Asian literature and periodicals to be distributed among the branches to meet the growing need.

On June 7, an Asian festival, a joint venture between NLC, PTK and the Irving Public Library, will be held outside the new library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also sponsoring the event is the Indian Pakistan Student Association, International Club, Student Government Association, and the Student Organization of South Asians.

Your spare change will help support the Asian Heritage Festival, which is free and open to the public. "Pennies for Performers" is a fundraiser in progress on campus. To get involved in this festival or to donate your pennies, contact David Olmstead at david_e_olmstead@hotmail.com or call him at 214-693-0019.

In addition, Barnes & Noble bookstore on MacArthur Blvd. and I-635 will conduct a Book Fair May 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. to benefit the purchase of Asian literature.

Vouchers will be distributed on campus, and 15 to 25 percent of the cover price of the books bought with the vouchers will be given to the Asian Heritage Festival in credit to buy Asian literature.

For more information about the Book Fair, call 972-501-0430.


More PTK news ....

` NLC's SPAR and Student Government Association have joined Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society in raising money for the American Cancer Society.

A semi-formal to formal dance entitled "Starry Night" will be held on Friday, May 2 from 7-11 p.m. in the cafeteria and the cafeteria patio. Tickets are $10 a person and food is free. All profits will be given to the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life." Call 972-273-3427 for tickets.