,._...,....-""l''''' 080no"5' organizations helD students exolore theil/ieldy DELTAMU DELTA RECOGNIZES EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS MAJORS Of the seve ral organizations at Harding that honored students with extraordinary grade point averages, Delta Mu Delta was the only organization that solely honored majors in the School of Business in 1998-1999. To become a member of Delta Mu Delta, business majors had to be at least a junior or senior. Upperclassmen traditionally had to have at least a 3.2 GPAand be in the top 25 percent of their class. "The competition is pretty tough in the School of Business," sponsor George Oliver said. "Because of the growing amount ofcompetitionwithin the business arena, members of Delta Mu Delta had to have at least a 3.6 GPA to even be considered for admission this year." Members of Delta Mu Delta were regarded as some of the most talented students in the School of Business. "It 's always nice to be acknowledged and to know that you're doingwell in school," senior Pam Shurley said. "It's reassuring to know that your hard work is paying off in some way." "Taking part in the program - the lectures and the trips - was fun, but one of the best things about American Studies was getting to know the other students and realiz-ing that there were a lot of other people getting ready to graduate and go out in the world as professionals who had many of the same values, goals and ideas that I did." - Heather Knox 1993 Petit Jean DeltaMu Deltawas a business honor society that was recognized throughout the world. "This is not an honor society that you're going to have to explain on your resume," senior Lisa Beth Lightsey said. "Employers in the bu s in ess realm are going to automatically know and understand the significance of this honor. Any person who regular1y interviews prospective employees wi ll instinctively be able to recognize Delta Mu Delta." "Since there are really only two business honor societies that are recognized internationally, it's great to have at least one of them here at Harding," Oliver said. "Delta Mu Delta is affiliated with the same accrediting association that Harding belongs to." Del ta Mu Delta was also unique in that, upon becoming a member, students were given a lifetime membership. "Unlike other honor societies, Delta Mu Delta is going to be something that 's going to remain with us even after we graduate," Shurley said. "It's nota honor that we're just going to receive and forge t about. Now we have the opportunity to be a part of a wellknown organization." Delta Mu Delta sought and honored people in the business profession for their extraordinary accompli shments and gave them an honorary membership into the club. In add ition to the awards, Delta Mu Delta also had a triennial conference inwhich speakers came to speak on topics related to the business world. This year, Hardingprofessors Jimmy Behel and Randy McLeod were invited to speak at the conference. Behel spoke to the group on the "Year 2000 Computer Difficulties ." McLeod was elected president of the nati ona l association. "The trip to the San Antonio conference was great," Delta Mu Delta president Joan Bell said. "In addition to the beneficial speakers, we also got to make a lot of connections with people who are already working. The conference also had a job fair that we could attend." - Philip Murphy Members o[PhiAlpha Theta pose before entering the "WWfl through Russian Eyes" exhibit at the Pyramid in Memphis, Tenn. The history honor society provided students with the chance to learn more about various cultures throughout history by making trips and attending seminars. H ONORS 271 •
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