Chi Mu @ Kean
| HONORS | |
| Recipient of the Frida Kahlo Award | January 2007 |
| Recipient of Chapter of Merit Award | August 2007 |
The Chi Mu Chapter at Kean University was established on May 25, 2006. Nine founding students were initiated in a ceremony that took take place in Hutchinson 100 at 6:30 p.m. The students met after the celebration and officers were elected at that time. In attendance were friends and family of the inductees, Dr. Vinton Thompson, Provost, Professor Joaquín Portuondo, Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages. Also in attendance were Dr. Alicia Portuondo and Dr. Berta Bermúdez, Faculty Advisor of Chi Mu. Kean University is the 539th institution in the United States to establish a Sigma Delta Pi Chapter.
It is an honor for students to belong to this honor society. The students are nominated by Kean University faculty and they undergo a process of selection conducted by a committee at the national level. They must have a minimum of a 3.0 average in Spanish on a 4.0 scale, and must be on the top 35% of their graduating class or have a cumulative GPA of 3.2. The student must also display exemplary character and a conduct that merits inclusion in an Honor Society.
Plans and Goals of the Society
- To create an electronic journal linked to this page in which students can present creative and analytical work in Spanish. In an effort to establish a bridge with other cultures and languages, we will have two pages at the end to publish work in other languages. Please, look at our Journal link for further information: Journal.
- To continue to work in conjunction with the Spanish Club to bring academic and cultural activities to the campus and the community at large.
May 2007, New Members & Officers
- Diana Lizardo, President (member since 2006)
- Karol Andino, Vice-president
- Diana Paipa, Treasurer
- Lilibetty Ferreira, Secretary
- Dania Villareal, Secretary
- Angela Baca
- Gloria Baca
- Caterina Campesi
- Carolina Caraballo
- Silvana Cottiss
- Aracelli Gil-Pedreschi
- María de Lourdes Haase
- Alba Montes de Oca
- Lily Morales
- Liliana Pabón-Correa
- Maryeline Vázquez
May 2006, Founding Members & Officers
- Alaciel Salazar, President
- Francisco Guerrero, Vice-President
- Diana Lizardo, Treasurer
- Laritza Alonso, Secretary
- Erika González
- Cristina McEnery
- Yenny Morales
- Sandra Rodríguez
- Silvia P. Saa
Faculty Advisor
- Dr. Berta Bermudez, Medieval and Renaissance, Spanish Department
