Congrats to Robert W. Bishop Faculty Advisor Award recipient Jane Hall!

The excellent leadership within Province X continues to shine forth as Jane Hall, faculty advisor for the Murray State University Circle, was awarded the 2005 Robert W. Bishop Faculty Advisor Award. The Bishop Faculty Adviser Award is awarded annually for outstanding service to the local circle and to the Society. Jane has served 11 years as the faculty advisor of the Murray State Circle and received the Province X Faculty Advisor Award for 2004. Jane once again was chosen as the recipient of the Province X Faculty Advisor Award for 2005 and subsequently received the Bishop Award for the entire Society. Province X congratulates Mrs. Hall on this prestigious honor!

(Article provided by Mary Kathryn Cash, Murray State University ODK Circle President)

Murray State University Circle Celebrates 35 Years

On February 15 the Murray State University Circle celebrated the 35th anniversary of its chartering in 1970. Current members, faculty, staff, and alumni were invited to attend the event held in the majestic Pogue Library on the MSU campus. A special induction ceremony was held to induct Dr. Laurene Zaporozhetz- Dean of Libraries, Dr. Duane Bolin- History Professor, Dr. Jacqueline Hansen- Education Professor, and Mr. Bill Whitaker- Faculty Representative to the Athletic Department. Following the ceremony Dr. Buddy Krizan, former Faculty Advisor and Province Director and Professor Emeritus, addressed the group. Dr. Krizan made light of some of the events that took place in 1970 and stressed the value and importance of continued leadership. Since 1970, the Murray State Circle has inducted nearly 800 students, faculty, staff, and administrators and is looking forward to many more successful years!

(Article provided by Mary Kathryn Cash, Murray State University ODK Circle President)