Year: 2014

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: Metropolitan State University of Denver

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: Metropolitan State University of Denver

In continuance with our blog series, we would like to highlight the Metropolitan State University of Denver chapter for being named a 2014 Key Chapter! During the 2013-2014 academic year, the Metropolitan State University of Denver chapter participated in many events that are directly related […]

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: University of Alabama

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: University of Alabama

In continuance with our 2013-2014 Key Chapter blog series, we would like to spotlight our University of Alabama chapter for receiving this prestigious honor. One event that the University of Alabama Golden Key chapter holds dearly is their “Remembering April 27, 2011” event. On this […]

The Value of a GK Membership

The Value of a GK Membership

In our latest video, several members from around the world share the value they’ve gotten out of being a Golden Key member.
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2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: Florida International University

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: Florida International University

The fourth chapter that we would like to recognize as a 2013-2014 Key Chapter Award winner is our Florida International University chapter! During the spring semester, the Florida International University Golden Key chapter participated in a plethora of service events in their community. Several of […]

Glamour Magazine's Top 10 College Women Competition

Glamour Magazine's Top 10 College Women Competition

Each year for the last 58 years, Glamour Magazine has been recognizing ten outstanding college women: scientists, athletes, activists, businesswomen and more.  Glamour is currently looking for the best and the brightest applicants from the Class of 2016 for their 2015 scholarship. Female Golden Key […]

Watch What Happened At International Summit

Watch What Happened At International Summit

Last month you read all about the 2014 International Summit in our recap blog. Now, you can see it for yourself!
We’re excited to share two videos about the experience at the 2014 International Summit, held in Boston, MA from 31 July to 3 August.First, here’s a video highlighting the entire conference:
 
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Summit delegates also had the chance to participate in a wide variety of service projects. Secondly, we’d like to share a video about these service events which kicked off our SPARK a Change initiative:
 
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Want to see more about the 2014 International Summit? View our photos from the conference here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152275556442050.1073741828.242494747049&type=1

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: California State University, Los Angeles

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: California State University, Los Angeles

In continuance with our Key Chapter Winner Highlight blogs, we would like to recognize our California State University, Los Angeles chapter for the 2013-2014 academic year! During the Fall semester, the California State University, Los Angeles chapter participated in the fourth annual League of United Latin […]

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: Ashford University

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: Ashford University

The second chapter that we would like to recognize for being awarded the prestigious Key Chapter Award for the 2013-2014 academic year is the Ashford University chapter! During the 2013-2014 academic year, the Golden Key chapter at Ashford University hosted numerous events that benefited members and their […]

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: American Public University System

2014 Key Chapter Winner Highlight: American Public University System

As an international honor society, Golden Key understands the importance of recognizing excellence both in and out of the classroom. To honor the dedication of our chapters, the Key Chapter Award was instituted to be presented to select chapters across the globe who exemplify outstanding achievement and/or contributions in the areas of the three pillars of Golden Key: academics, leadership and service. This year 23 chapters in North America were presented the Key Chapter Award, and to kick of our blog series, we would like to first highlight the American Public University System chapter!
During the 2013-2014 academic year, the Golden Key chapter at American Public University System participated in a wide array of service and leadership events,APUS1 one of which was the Los Angeles Beach Clean-Up Event. By partnering with the Surfrider Foundation, a grassroots non-profit organization dedication to the conservation of oceans and beaches, Golden Key members, alumni and honorary members came together to clean up the beach and learn more about sustainability. The chapter also hosted the Golden Key Kick-off to Commencement- Networking Banquet, which was a banquet for graduating students who were in town for the university’s annual Commencement Ceremony. This event served as an excellent opportunity for students to network prior to graduating, and it was incredibly successful with a large amount of alumni and honorary members in attendance.
As an online university system, the American Public University System chapter could not participate in Global Youth Service DayAPUS like a traditional brick-and-mortar university. Due to chapter members being scattered all over the country, the chapter sought to make a large impact in local communities by encouraging these ‘distance members’ to participate in their own clean-ups and other service projects in their local communities. Members were directed to various social media platforms so members from around the globe could share their pictures and stories of community service. The chapter provided their distance members with links to find community service projects in their area, so they could collaborate with others and would not be alone in their efforts. The chapter also worked with the Student Services Department to coordinate the Stop Hunger Now event, in which meals were packaged and shipped to Panama to assist those in need.
We would like to congratulate the American Public University System chapter for their ongoing success and being named a 2013-2014 Key Chapter!
 

Golden Key 2014 International Summit: Recap

Golden Key 2014 International Summit: Recap

BE DRIVEN, You Hold The Key. This was the theme of our 2014 International Summit and it rang true for all of the superb attendees who have the drive and potential to make an impact not only in their communities, but also on the world. […]