Austin College students involved in Greek life were honored May 3 at the Greek Life Award dinner. The following awards were presented.
“Each year the College recognizes a Greek organization that has championed its commitments to academic excellence, service, leadership, and the development of its members into successful, contributing members the Austin College community, and no doubt the world,” the announcer said in presenting the award.
“This year is no different. This year’s recipient organization has completed over 700 collective service hours, raised thousands of dollars for charity, and partnered with organizations on campus and off, striving toward the idea of leading through serving. They’ve done all this while maintaining one of highest fraternity GPAs and holding their members accountable for their performance in academic endeavors. The hallmark of its members is something that its sponsors talk readily about—that is, their willingness to commit themselves to the ideals and values of the group and hold each other accountable. Many know them by their roles in Student Assembly, Athletics, STAT, and the many other organizations in which they are always ready to serve, but tonight, we’ll recognize them collectively as the men of Zeta Chi Beta.”
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book College’s That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 36 percent of students representing ethnic minorities. A residential student body of 1,250 students and a faculty of more than 100 allow a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. The College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates and inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Founded in 1849, the College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.