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Phi Kappa Phi Initiation San Diego State University

On April 24th at 3PM, the Phi Kappa Phi San Diego State University chapter #96 (chapter of Excellence) held its student induction ceremonies in the new Conrad Preby's Aztec Student Union Montezuma Hall. Before the initiation, our Executive Board members reminisced about the life and contributions of recently deceased Dr. Henry L. Janssen, a scholar-gentleman who loved learning and nurtured the ethical scholarly maturation process in students. In his honor, we embraced our past and welcomed this year's inductees with a look to the future. http://pkp.sdsu.edu/dus/phi_kappa_phi/                                                             Montezuma Hall                                                        Montezuma Hall Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest, and most selective all-disciplinary honor society, is an honor society whose scholar members are also in community, connecting and interacting with people. Down through the years( to borrow a phrase f

THINKING ABOUT THE GLOBE AND PEOPLE

                                                                Delores Fisher This past week was an intense time of listening to music, resting, reading, and reflection. Spring semester is nearing its end and Spring break was very much needed to "refuel and re-tool." I caught up and chilled with a few friends. We sat in restaurants and talked about life, challenges, transitions, change. Our conversations touched on a variety of topics from social to political, from local to global. We talked about difficulties, painful life events, blessings, and  the desire to positively touch others'  lives.  One friend is Rev. Kelli Parrish Lucas. She is also a chaplain, blogger on spirituality in contemporary society,  and a poet.  http://womenwhospeakinchurch.com/contribute/kelli-parrish-lucas/ She is married to Ed, a musician who has been blogging since before it became popular. http://tapkae.com/ Kelli,  and I have known each other for a long time and share concerns a