The Omicron Delta Kappa
Spring 2014
LEADER
“To Recognize Leaders Among Leaders”
VICE PRESIDENT CHRIS RILEY WINS COLONEL J. LOGAN SCHUTZ SIGMA CIRCLE LEADER OF THE YEAR
ODKREATIVITY By Vaughn Midder, Sigma Circle Membership Coordinator ach spring, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the University of Maryland campus releases a list of performances (plays, dance pieces, etc.) that it will produce for the upcoming year; referred to as the “Mainstage Season.” Students all over campus, and particularly those within the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS), Vaughn Midder are able to audition for these mainstage productions, and showcase their talents. Last year however, TDPS introduced its students to a new program titled, “Second Season.” This serves as a platform of opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to accomplish entrepreneurial endeavors of independently conceiving, designing, and performing original work. Selected students were able to initiate and follow through with their own ideas; experiencing real world, doit-yourself theatre and dance in every aspect: writing, casting, directing, designing, budgeting, promoting, performing, managing, and more.
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enior Environmental Science major Chris Riley was selected by the Sigma Circle membership to win the Col. J. Logan Schutz Sigma Circle Leader of the Year Award. Chris will go on to compete against other Circle winners for the ODK National Leader of the Year. Here is what his fellow officers had to say about him. Chris always approaches challenges with optimism and Chris Riley lightheartedness, which no doubt makes working with him all the more enjoyable. Since launching his undergraduate leadership career as a member of the Centreville Hall Council Executive Board, a lot has changed about him – transforming from a young, energetic freshman to a passionate, change-making senior. But what hasn’t changed is his constant display of initiative, passion for academic excellence, and drive for enacting positive change in the communities in which he works. Serving as the Sigma Circle’s Vice President, Chris has
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IN THIS ISSUE OF THE LEADER... • • • • • •
CHRIS RILEY WINS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD ODKREATIVITY MARYLAND’S CLUB GOLF PROGRAM TURNS FOUR HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2013 AND 2014 INDUCTEES TERPS MENTORING TERPS KICK-OFF
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THE SMITH EFFECT: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SMITH STUDENT LIFE AFTER GRADUATION: BIKE AND BUILD ACROSS AMERICA TERPS MAKING A DIFFERENCE: ALTERNATIVE WINTER BREAK ABROAD CALLING ALL SIGMA CIRCLE ALUMNI! ALUMNI UPDATES
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE SIGMA CIRCLE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
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