Clubs and Student Organizations
Best Buddies Illinois, Â鶹ͷÌõ Chapter
Email: bestbuddieslewisuniversity@gmail.com
Website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/illinois/
Best Buddies is a national non-profit organization is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Sign up for the college program to become a "best buddy" and help a person with intellectual disabilities gain confidence and enjoy social activities. Open to all majors.
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Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Jen Buss
bussje@lewisu.edu
Catholic Educator Program
Email: lewiscatholiceducators@gmail.com
The Catholic Educator program was established with the following goals: Understand and articulate one's own spirituality and prayer life, develop a teaching philosophy based on the life of and work of St. John Baptist de La Salle, define and exhibit the characteristics of a LaSallian educator, demonstrate the knowledge and skills to prepare students for the sacraments and teach catechism to Catholic school children, conceptualize teaching as a calling form God and the value of service and social justice advocacy in the profession. This group is open to all education majors, meets throughout the year and focuses on service, and best teaching practices found in our schools.
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Faculty Advisor:
Mrs. Ann O’Brien Email:
ObrienAn@lewisu.edu
Educators Rising Collegiate, Â鶹ͷÌõ Chapter
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Educators Rising Collegiate, a division of PDK International, supports aspiring educators at the undergraduate level as they prepare to embark on careers in education. By becoming a member of Educators Rising Collegiate, future educators are able to gain access to an additional level of supports and content to ensure they are ready for the classroom. Throughout the year students will participate in a variety of activities designed to engage them in deeper discussions around hot-button topics in education, spur them to think about actions they can take at the local level, and prepare them for a classroom of their own.
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Rebecca Pruitt
pruittre@lewisu.edu
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Alpha Kappa Beta Chapter
Email: kdplewisuniversity@gmail.com
Kappa Delta Pi is one of the largest and most prestigious educational honor societies, founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The Alpha Kappa Beta chapter at Â鶹ͷÌõ was established in 2019 and hosts educational speakers and events, and also facilitates service opportunities. Most events are open to all education majors. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lu.kappadeltapi/
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Hyeseong Lee
hlee6@lewisu.edu
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