Scholarship
Dedicating time and talent to promote scholarship within our chapter and among the Kansas State community continues to be a priority for the scholarship team. Below are some of Mortar Board's activities related to scholarship:
Kansas Academic Decathlon
Each January, Mortar Board hosts the Kansas Academic Decathlon, a two-day event in which high schoolers from across the state of Kansas compete in a variety of academic events. Click here for the KSU Collegian's article on Mortar Board's involvment in the 2012 Kansas Academic Decathlon!
Faculty Recognition Reception
Each fall, Mortar Board honors K-State faculty, staff and advisors at the annual Faculty Recognition Reception. The 2011 Faculty Reception honorees were:
- Dr. Andrew Barkley, College of Agriculture
Professor Stefanie Rolley, College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Dr. Charlie Griffin and Ms. Nancy Habluetzel, College of Arts & Sciences
Mr. Mardel Maxwell, College of Business Administration
Ms. Linda Rawdon, College of Education
Dr. B. Terry Beck, College of Engineering
Dr. Debra Burnett, College of Human Ecology
Dr. Bob Shoop, School of Leadership Studies
Mr. Ben Hopper and Ms. Kristin Waller, Student Life
Outstanding Junior Scholarships
Click here to download the 2012-2013 outstanding Junior scholarship application!
One of the goals of the scholarship committee is to annually award to juniors demonstrating exemplary scholarship, leadership and service. Mortar Board members review the scholarship applications and interview the finalists. The 2011-2012 scholarship winners are:
Mariah Charland and Rachel King, Mortar Board Outstanding Student Scholarship
Liam Reilly, Mortar Board Book Scholarship
Additionally, each January, Mortar Board hosts the Kansas Academic Decathlon, a two-day event in which high schoolers from across the state of Kansas compete in a variety of academic events. Click here for the KSU Collegian's article on Mortar Board's involvment in the 2012 Kansas Academic Decathlon!