About Us

Background | Mission Statement | Values | Goals

Background

In February 2005, The Women’s College of the University of Denver received their charter approval for the Sigma Psi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta. The Sigma Psi chapter inducted its first group of members to the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society in June of 2005. The Women’s College is an all female, nontraditional college of 300 students, offering four different degree programs. Sigma Psi is the only chapter on the University of Denver campus.

The initial group of inductees consisted of 20 members. The first Board of Officers includes the President: Dawn Watson, Vice President: Barbara Flynn, Secretary: Marie Younkerman, Treasurer: Carolyn Munoz, and executive committee representative(s) Jazmine Vega, and Leslie Kissel, and faculty advisor, Carol Zak-Dance, Ph.D.

The first service project the Honor Society opted to undertake was to offer assistance to the family of a TWC student who was experiencing serious health issues. Various members of the chapter obtained tickets for the family of seven to attend the Disney on Ice production of “Finding Nemo.” They also contributed money for parking and refreshments for the evening.

The inaugural group inducted the new class of 16 members to the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society in June of 2006. An inaugural member, Paige Farkas, donated funds to have a cloth banner made that will be displayed at all Lambda Pi Eta events, including commencements.

Beginning in January of 2007, the Sigma Psi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta will partner with the Boys and Girls Club’s of Metro Denver and volunteer their time in a new “Girls Only Time” program.

The next members of Sigma Psi will be inducted at the Women’s College in June 2007.

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Mission Statement

The Sigma Psi chapter of Lambda Pi Eta strives to establish and maintain an intellectual climate that facilitates the exchange of ideas and the promotion of personal and academic excellence, with a particular focus on communication issues and behaviors. We aim to provide opportunities for growth and leadership through scholarship, service, and social experience. We aspire to cultivate sisterhood while in pursuit of individual and collective goals.

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Values

Encouraging individual growth and development through academic achievement and cultural awareness;

Fostering leadership, philanthropy, and ethical deliberation as a foundation for making informed choices;

Promoting the development of the whole person for life-long learning and service to the contemporary world through curricular and cocurricular programs;

Motivating and encouraging members to succeed in all aspects of their lives.

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Goals

Promote awareness of the value of education and respect for self among adult women, adolescent and teen girls;

Organize speakers and/or resources for students interested in communication topics;

Increase alumni participation and contribution to the chapter’s mission statement.

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