The Installation of Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Zeta at Baker University
February 8, 2007
Under the direction of Dr. Harold Wilkinson and Dr. James Hall, the Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Zeta was installed on February 8, 2007.
The event was opened by Dr. Darcy Russell, who introduced Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Hall. The meeting was officially called to order by Dr. Wilkinson at 7:00pm in the Audio-Visual room of Owens Musical Arts Building on the Baker University campus.
Dr. Rand Zeigler, Dean of the College of Arts and Science at Baker, welcomed the visitors and spoke about the role of the sciences in a liberal arts education.
Dr. Wilkinson then proceeded to install the chapter by welcoming the faculty members from the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics into Membership.
Dr. Kelly Bach, Dr. Gary Giachino, Dr. Charmaine Henry, Dr. Jean Johnson, Dr. Mircea Martin, Dr. William Miller and Dr. Darcy Russell were present for the installation. Dr. Mahmoud Al-Kofahi, Dr. Michael Barbush, Dr. Calvin Cink, Dr. Gene Johnson and Dr. Ran Sivron were welcomed in absentia.
Dr. Hall explained some of the symbolism of the organization at this time. The faculty were given certificates and pins.
Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Hall then welcomed the collegiate charter members of the organization to membership with a certificate and a pin. These students included:
Seniors: Aaron Craig Molecular Bioscience
Scott Driver Molecular Bioscience
Kyrstan Hubble Wildlife Biology
Matt Kmiec Math
Mike King Chemistry and Physics
Krista McClain Biology
Adrian Salazar Biology
Seth Williams Biology
Chris Woolery Math – In absentia (Game Night)
Evan Wright Math – In absentia (Game Night
Juniors: McKenzie Fergerson Biology
Laura Langseth Biology
Jeff Juiliano Computer Science
Paul Pfeifler Biology
Sarah Romereim Biology
Sophomores: Kendra Morrison Biology
Megan Renehan Chemistry and Math
Jonathan Vaughn Wildlife Biology
Dr. Hall explained more of the symbols of the organization.
Following these initiations a business meeting occurred for the purpose of electing officers.
Dr. Charmaine Henry will serve as the Faculty Advisor to the Organization.
Ms. Megan Renehan was elected to the office of President
Ms. Sarah Romereim was elected to the office of Vice President
Ms. McKenzie Fergerson was elected to the office of Secretary
Mr. Jeff Juiliano was elected to the office of Treasurer
The new officers were then installed into office and ran the remainder of the meeting. Ms. Renehan was presented with the Charter of the Chapter.
Dr. Jim Hall presented the history of Sigma Zeta with a power point presentation.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm and refreshments were served.
Respectfully Submitted,
Darcy L. Russell, Ph.D.
Reporter for the Installation Ceremony