HPJ “represents” at Greek Awards Banquet!

Members of the History, Politics, and Justice department received a number of awards at the recent Greek Awards Banquet.  They follow a long line of campus leaders in the department. 

Shelby Core and Derek Corea received individual awards for their accomplishments within the Greek community! Gina Grandillo received a new leadership role, while Dr. Alexander was recognized as the Greek Faculty member of the year!

Shelby is a junior majoring in Political Science and minoring in Business Administration. She is also a pre-law student. She is involved with numerous activities throughout the university, including: Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Alpha Delta, The Ohio Northern University Disciplinary Board, and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

Shelby currently serves as the President of her sorority and was recognized at the banquet as  Outstanding Greek Woman of the Year Award.  The Award statement explains:

The Outstanding Greek Women of the Year is given to the ONU Greek women who best exemplify the ideals and philosophies of the National Panhellenic Conference. This award recognized the women in the community that stands for and strives to better the overall Greek image through campus, community, and Greek involvement.

Shelby stated that, “Receiving the Greek Woman of the Year Award is one of the greatest honors I have received while at Ohio Northern University! Since I've been at ONU, Greek life has always been an important aspect in my life, and I've always looked for more ways to get involved and make a difference in not only my sorority, but Greek life as a whole. The fact that my ZTA sisters would even think to nominate me for this award was rewarding in itself, but actually receiving the award, and representing the entire Greek community, is beyond what I ever imagined! I wish to continue to make a difference in the Greek Community and also continue to work to defy the negative stereotypes associated with being Greek.”

Congratulations, Shelby!

Gina Grandillo received the honor of Chief Recruiting Officer for her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta! As Chief Recruiting Officer she is in charge of all recruitment activities including everything from planning events to signing bid cards. She also sits on the Executive Board.

Gina is a Sophomore Political Science and Pew-law major and also has a minor in Broadcasting. She is involved in numerous activities across campus including: Varsity Track, is the Secretary of Campus Organizations for Student Senate, and belongs to Phi Alpha Delta.

Gina is excited for her new role as Chief Recruiting Officer. She said, “I am honored to hold a leadership role and hope to continue to make my chapter grow positively. Our chapter has been recognized for many things this year including first in scholarship overall for sororities!”

Congratulations on your new position, Gina!!

Derek Corea received the New Membership Scholarship Award this year! This award is given to a new Greek life member who exemplifies exceeding scholarship in the classroom and around the university.

Derek is a Political Science major, and also minors in Philosophy. He is involved in Intramural sports, the Rugby Team, Philosophy Club, Phi Alpha Delta, and is currently the Vice President of Membership Development.

Congratulations on your Award, Derek!!

Finally, Dr. Alexander was recognized as the Greek Faculty Member of the Year! He was nominated by Sigma Phi Epsilon.

The Award statement for this particular award states:

The Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award is given to a faculty member of the ONU community who exemplifies the ideals and philosophies of the National Panhellenic   This Award recognizes a member of the community who displays outstanding qualities and contributions to the chapter and Greek community as a whole. Employees of the Office of Student Involvement and chapter/faculty advisors are not eligible for this Award.

Congratulations on a well-deserved Award, Dr. Alexander!!