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In 2019-2020, the NSU Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta collaborated with more than 25 campus and community partners and provided over 60 opportunities for members to engage in educational programs, service initiatives, recruiting, and social events. The chapter offers something for everyone, allowing every member to find their place at NSU and in ALD. Numerous events are sponsored or co-sponsored for the NSU community and provides a great opportunity to share the ALD experience, recruit future members, and contribute to the goal of student success.
NSU Chapter Highlights were shared in The Flame Magazine
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Officers 2019-2020
The Team! President
Vice President Katie Kennedy
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA Major: Criminal Justice Campus Organizations: Freshman Connector, Demon VIP, Purple Jackets
Tyler Magnano
Hometown: Woodworth, LA Major: Strategic Communications Campus Organizations: Student Government Association, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Treasurer
Secretary Jessica Mullican Hometown: DeRidder, LA Major: Strategic Communications Campus Organizations: Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Freshman Connector Program Coordinator
Matt Nelson
Hometown: Natchitoches, LA Major: Accounting Campus Organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Freshman Connector, President's Leadership Program mentor
The Team!
Scholarship Chair
Historian/ Webmaster
David Thibodaux Christina Gilbert Hometown: Natchitoches, LA Major: Nursing Campus Organizations: Kappa Alpha Order, President's Leadership Program Mentor, Cheerleader
Service Chair
Hometown: Cypress, TX Major: Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy Campus Organizations: Alpha Omicron Pi, Purple Jackets, President's Leadership Program mentor
Faculty Liaison
Sheridan Duet
Peyton Harville
Hometown: Thibodaux, LA Major: Hospitality Management and Tourism Campus Organizations: Sigma Sigma Sigma Soroity, Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Hometown: Bossier City, LA Major: Hospitality Management and Tourism
Campus Organizations: President's Leadership Program mentor, Freshman Connector, Pom Line
The Team! Faculty Advisor
Mrs. Reatha Cox Reatha is the Director of Student Affairs and has served as the Chapter Advisor since 2012. In addition to advising Alpha Lambda Delta, she coordinates the NSU President’s Leadership Program and the [1 of 7] Service Initiative. She was named the 2020 Universities of Louisiana Outstanding Staff Member and has over 30 years of service at Northwestern State University.
Officer Meetings Our executive board meets once a week...sometimes at 7:00 a.m. and other times at 6:00 p.m.
Officer Retreat 2019
2019-2020 Officer Goals: 1. Increase attendance: Goal 40 or more 2. Recognize 3.5 GPAs for graduates 3. Recruitment plan for new members 4. Establish working committees
Goals were set, plans were outlined and memories were made.
Officer Meetings No meeting, no worries!
n't d l ou gh c u d o r r oa th b d e e t utiv unica c e ex e mm ail. h o t c If e em w , d t n e ea me m up o r G Here are just a few snapshots of agendas and messages between the excutive board.
Chapter Meetings Chapter meetings often involved a service project, educational program, or a service event.
Communication with Chapter Members
Our executive board communicated with our chapter members via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Email.Â
Chapter Attendance
One of our many officer goals this year was to increase the number of participants at chapter meetings and events.
SUCCESS!
Demon Days ALD Assisted with 5 Events: Move in Day Destination Demons President's Picnic Where the Fork is My Class? Pack the Pantry BINGO ALD Hosted 3 Events: Pitchforks for Pencils Sophomore Breakfast Club Get Loud at the Library
Demon Days is a series of FUN and FREE events designed to welcome new and returning students to Northwestern State.
Move In Day
ALD assisted with the busiest day on campus.
President's Picnic
First-year students attend the President's Picnic. ALD members assisted with check-in, event registration, and clean up.
Pack the Pantry BINGO
ALD provided two baskets: Sleep is Good and a Crockpot Meal.
Where the Fork is My Class? ALD helped students find their classes on campus.
Events Hosted by Alpha Lambda Delta
Pitch Forks for Pencils
Alpha Lambda Delta hosts the annual school supply drive for local kids.
The Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Macus Jones, was our guest speaker.
Event Door Prizes: ALD T-Shirts Buttons Breakfast Club Coffee Mugs
Sophomore Breakfast Club An Alpha Lambda Delta Tradition since 2014
Get Loud @ the Library Fall 2019
More than 250 new students and ALD members visited the Watson Library.
Scoops for Success
Scoops for Success is a great way for potential members to learn about ALD. The Marble Slab Creamery icecream was served and our Career Services Director shared information about the platform, Handshake.
In the fall of 2019, ALD hosted Pizza with the President at the President's house. University President, Dr. Chris Maggio, shared a positive and uplifting message about the chapter and our contributions to NSU.
Pizza with the President
ALDÂ Takes Center Stage New Student Convocation New Student Convocation is a ceremony to welcome first-year students to Northwestern State University.
ALD members Matt Nelson, Jess Easley, and Jacob Ellis provided the welcome and student address.
Hannah Beth Salter, ALD alumni (2006), was the Convocation speaker.
NSU Grad Fest
NSU Alumni Affairs hosts Grad Fest for graduating seniors to order supplies, takes photos, and of course pick up their ALD honor cords.
Winter Wonderland
In November, the University Programming Council hosts Winter Wonderland. ALD sponsored positivity rocks.
KREWE of NSU ALD officers enjoying the photo booth
The KREWE of NSU was hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and provided a great way for students to meet the staff and learn about student resources.
Our booth offered Mardi Gras popcorn..YUM!
The First Year Involvement Challenge The FYI Challenge is a simulation of a student's first year at NSU. ALD hosted a mock induction ceremony.
Students set and achieved goals for college, received reality checks, and had the opportunity to meet classmates.
NSU Wellness Fest New to NSU this year was the Wellness Fest for students, faculty, and staff.
ALD hosted "Sleep Jeopardy" and provided "Sleep is Good" sleep masks.
ALD Serves
National Service Project Events Donuts with the Demons
Halloween Carnival ALD is a co-sponsor of the annual Halloween Carnival for faculty/staff children.
ALD hosted Donuts with the Demons at the NSU Child Development Center. University President, Dr. Chris Maggio, joined us for story time.
NSU Wellness Fest Fairview Alpha Elementary School
ALD purchased the food, provided the purple aprons, and assisted with the kids.
Menu: Veggie Pizza Fruit Pizza Ants on a Log
The kids cooked healthy snacks for over 600 participants attending the Wellness Fest.
Courtyard Clean Up
ALD adopted the Student Union Courtyard in 2016 and hosts several cleanup events each semester.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation
ALD set up a booth in the Student Union for students to write letters to faculty/staff who make a difference.
NSU Food Pantry
ALD assisted with the NSU Food Pantry by putting up canned foods, cleaning, and organizing shelves.
Hazing Prevention Week
Alpha Lambda Delta partnered with the Louisiana Office of Tourism to host a visit Louisiana photo booth, serve famous Natchitoches meat pies, and sign a pledge to eliminate hazing on college campuses. Free t-shirts and ALD buttons were a big hit.
Motivating the Middle and Staying Engaged in a Time of Separation
T.J. Sullivan
140 students and organizaton advisors participated in the virtual program on staying engaged during COVID-19
Recruiting New ALD Members
ALD Members participated in the Purple Palooza Browse
Alpha Lambda Delta participates in the summer orientation program, Freshman Connection
Purple Palooza Purple Palooza is an organization browse for new students to learn more about organizations on campus.
Emerging Leaders Day is an opportunity for incoming students to explore the first-year leadership program. ALD provided a trail mix bar for students during the program.
Trail Mix Bar Emerging Leaders Day
Proud Moments of Alpha Lambda Delta
2019 Trow Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient
Elizabeth Coleman
"ALD gave me a place to further develop my leadership skills while serving our campus and the community."
Alpha Lambda Delta National Conference 2019
Buffalo, NY
Delegates attended educational sessions, networked, and visited Niagara Falls
Katie Kennedy and Sheridan Duet attended the National Conference
ALD Strong Char
Sarah
Mr. NSU
Baptist Collegiate Ministry President
Nick
Mrs. Reatha
Former ALD President and now SGA President
Outstanding Staff Member for the Universities of Louisiana System
Jacob & Kristen Homecoming King and Queen
Induction Ceremony Spring 2020
Invitation
Parent Postcard
Friendly Reminder
Press Release A press release was sent to hometown newspapers for every student inducted
2020 Honorary Initiate, Dr. Greg Handel, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Officer Installation 2020
Induction Ceremony Program
Picture Perfect at the Induction Ceremony
Virtual Commencement
Due to COVID-19, the commencement took place virtually for the first time at Northwestern State University.
Holli Conway, ALD Inductee 2013, and Broadway performer, provided the Keynote Address.
GRADUATES!
We are so proud of our Alpha Lambda Delta 2020 graduates!
Meet the 2020- 2021 Executive Board
Service Chair: Catherine Dean, Scholarship Chair: Anna McMillon, Secretary: Mary Jones, President: Grace Gosserand, Vice President: Jamarcia Broadway, Treasurer: Natalee Cook, Historian: Colbi Washington, Faculty Liaison: Olivia Slayter, Advisor: Mrs. Reatha Cox
And as always, Fork 'em Demons