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A traditional education is simply not enough anymore. It is becoming more and more common for students and professionals to pursue hands-on learning experiences outside of the classroom or boardroom. This trend rings true when it comes to members of Kappa Alpha Theta. Theta Foundation provided the following 41 collegian and alumnae members, one college chapter, and one alumnae chapter with $36,815 in grant funding during the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year. These chapters and individuals participated in non-degree educational, leadership, and service-learning programs around the world. Their experiences will remain with them throughout their academic journeys and professional careers—indeed, throughout their lifetimes—as a reminder of Theta’s promise to help set them Photo courtesy of Kaliana Chamberlin, Beta Xi/UCLA, and David Zhao
Α/DePauw University Laura Guild, Quarter 4 The George Institute for Global Health’s Promoting Access to Global Health Development Program Sydney, Australia Service-learning grant to develop implementation plans with public health leaders for improving governmental policies and worldwide healthcare communications.
Γ/Butler University Karina Ashley Hamamouche, Quarter 1 International Mind, Brain, and Education Society Conference Toronto, Canada Education grant to present her research and participate in cross-discipline collaborations with leaders in the fields of education, psychology, and neuroscience.
Δ/Univ. of Illinois Madison Ellin, Quarter 2 University of Illinois Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Service-Learning Study Abroad Program Cape Town, South Africa Service-learning grant to volunteer with the Red Cross and other organizations dedicated to agriculture, child care, healthcare, and education.
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apart as leaders on their campuses and in their communities.
Sarah J. Franseen, Quarter 1 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo Denver, Colorado Service-learning grant to gain knowledge from the latest research and practice in the field of teen pregnancy prevention.
Ι/Cornell University Nicolette Jew, Quarter 4 Cornell University’s India Global Service-Learning Program Mysore, India Service-learning grant to gain experience in global health with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement and the Mysore Spastic Society, a comprehensive rehabilitation provider for children with cerebral palsy.
ΑΓ/Ohio State University Lisa Ann Combs, Quarter 4 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference San Antonio, Texas Education grant to present and contribute to the body of research on leadership self-efficacy for college students. Celia A. Wright, Quarter 4 Global Health Internship with the Burma Children Medical Fund Mae Sot, Thailand Service-learning grant to help coordinate and provide complex medical care for Burmese migrants and refugees.
Π/Albion College
ΑΕ/Brown University
Madeline Beattie, Quarter 2 Pangea Educational Development Summer Volunteer Program Wakiso, Uganda Service-learning grant to help develop computer literacy programming for young women in the local school district.
Kiera Peltz, Quarter 4 Internship with the Centre for Bhutan Studies Thimpu, Bhutan Education grant to conduct empirical research on the relationship between the concept of Gross National Happiness and government policymaking and the effect on citizens’ well-being.
Sienna Mendina, Quarter 2 Love Volunteers Program India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal Service-learning grant to provide medical education and treatment to impoverished communities.