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Beta Gamma Sigma Names Saint
Joseph's U., Stephen F. Austin State U., and La Salle U. Outstanding
Chapter Award Honorable Mentions
Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor
society, recently named Saint Joseph’s University, Stephen
F. Austin State University and La Salle University 2009 Outstanding
Chapter Honorable Mention recipients. The Outstanding Chapter Award
recognizes Beta Gamma Sigma collegiate chapter excellence.
“The Outstanding Chapter Award is presented at four levels:
Gold, Silver, Bronze and Honorable Mention. This year, it is a pleasure
to recognize Saint Joseph’s University, Stephen F. Austin
State University and La Salle University for their exceptional chapter
performance in encouraging and honoring academic achievement in
the study of business,” said George E. Stevens, president
of Beta Gamma Sigma.
In addition to securing this prestigious accolade, as an Honorable
Mention recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Chapter Award, each chapter
will also receive a $500 scholarship from Beta Gamma Sigma to present
to one of its outstanding student members.
To be considered for Beta Gamma Sigma’s Outstanding Chapter
Award, chapters must complete and return a survey that details their
membership acceptance and activities. Only chapters with a membership
acceptance rate of 85 percent or greater are eligible for consideration.
About Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business
programs accredited by AACSB International – The Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in Beta Gamma
Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in
the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB
International.
Beta Gamma Sigma has established 488 collegiate chapters
in 19 countries and territories around the world, and inducted more
than 625,000 outstanding students into membership since its founding
in 1913. These members have served in corporate, government, non-profit,
educational, and other management positions at every level of responsibility.
Members currently reside in all 50 U.S. states and more than 160
countries around the world. For more information, visit www.betagammasigma.org
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