National honor society for transfer students inducts 79 new members

Tau Sigma of Nebraska inducted 79 new members in a ceremony April 10. Tau Sigma was incorporated in 1999 at Auburn University by a former transfer student. The Nebraska chapter was one of the first 15 in the nation with a total number of chapters nearing 40. This academic honor society is specifically designed to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

"It can be difficult for transfer students to become involved on campus. Some honor societies have residency requirements which may exclude transfer students. Tau Sigma gives transfer students the opportunity to become involved early and to become campus leaders based on their academic achievement in their first semester at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln," said JoAnn Moseman, academic transfer coordinator and chapter adviser.

To be eligible for membership in Tau Sigma, a student must transfer with one year of academic credit, must be a full-time, degree-seeking student and must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 in the first semester at UNL.

"Transition and Scholarship" is the motto of this organization, which encourages members to continue academic excellence and to become leaders on campus. Tau Sigma also provides opportunities for service. Members have unique insight into the specific needs and concerns of students transferring to UNL and have assisted in several recruitment and retention efforts, reaching out to new students to help make their transition a smooth one. One of the most popular efforts has been an electronic community for new transfer students.

More information about the national honor society is available on its Web site (http://frontpage.auburn.edu/tausigma) or from Moseman at (402) 472-9455.

Following is a list by hometown of this year's inductees, including their academic majors and their parents' names in parentheses (if available):

NEBRASKA

Ainsworth: Elisabeth Tucker, nutritional science and dietetics (Carl and Joy Tucker).

Bloomfield: Audrey Rose, pre-speech-language pathology (Kelly and Laurel Rose).

Cook: Ginnifer Rae Seeba, pre-elementary education (Dennis and Carla Seeba).

Endicott: Amber Ruhnke, accounting (Deborah Lichty).

Ericson: Tony Larsen, agricultural economics (Larry Larsen).

Eustis: Jenilea Hueftle, nursing (Bruce and Sharon Hueftle).

Fairbury: Kristine Wagner, pre-English education (Kevin and Dianne Wagner).

Fremont: Linsey Willman, fisheries and wildlife (Michael Willman).

Grand Island: Stacy Gilbert, pre-Spanish education (Dale and Peg Gilbert).

Hartington: Elizabeth Heine, nutritional science and dietetics (Steve and Carrie Heine).

Hastings: Phong Gia Le, undeclared (Ngu Le).

Hershey: Jeff Blomstedt, biological sciences (John and Pauline Blomstedt).

Humphrey: Alicia Eisenmenger, athletic training (Janet Eisenmenger).

LaVista: Naomi Gilbert, horticulture.

Lincoln: Lee Andersen, agribusiness; Frederick Bartell, psychology; William Bozell, history (Katherine Bozell); Brandon Buckley, agribusiness; Joseph Cane, biological sciences; Justin Danek, biological sciences (Vicki Danek); Amy Day, pre-elementary education; Nikki Deaver, psychology; Kristen Fitzpatrick, pre-elementary education; Tadiyos Gebre, electrical engineering; Stacy Hafer, pre-elementary education; Rachel Keenan, psychology; Amy Lechtenberg, theatre; Amanda Malick, family and consumer sciences (Larry and Janette Malick); G Wei Ng, psychology; Keith Nickum, computer science (Craig and Laura Nickum); Andrea Norby, philosophy (Rilla Norby); Andrew Pedersen, undeclared; Jennifer Poppe, accounting; Gerhard Posch, news-editorial (Alois Posch); Erin Putney-Ferguson, nursing; Kelly Rafferty, psychology; Brian Ring, accounting (Sharon Smock); Elizabeth Rock, sociology; Jennifer Rutan, interior design; Kyle Schumacher, construction management (Craig and Pam Schumacher); Jagdeep Singh, textiles, clothing and design; Paula Whittle, nursing.

Madison: Craig Pfeifer, business administration (Terry Pfeifer).

North Platte: Kellie Milleson, pre-elementary education (Bill and Colleen Milleson); Jacob Schaffer, international business; Ember Schrag, English (Steve and Cindy Chesley).

Omaha: Gregory Ahart, finance (Lawrence and Marilyn Ahart); Christopher Clowers, geography (Therese Misiunas); Meredith Grunke, news-editorial (Terri and Weston Grunke); Elissa Hunt, news-editorial (David and Janene Hunt); Emily Kolb, family and consumer sciences (Edward and Sandy Kolb); Brooke Olsen, international studies (Neil and Brenda Olsen); Roy Patterson, finance (Loretta Patterson); Stephanie Schenkelberg, pre-pharmacy (Diane Pitner); Tyler Wolkenhauer, pre-criminal justice (Joni Shaw; Can Wu, finance (Yang Xue Jun of Zhu Zhou City, China).

Ord: Matthew Eppenbach, accounting (Debra Eppenbach); Veronica Peltz, pre-journalism and -English education (Renee Karre).

Plattsmouth: Aaron Glasnapp, business administration (Don and Marilyn Glasnapp).

Scottsbluff: Alyssa Derry, dental hygiene (Kevin and Brenda Derry of Chappell).

Shickley: Kerri Jo Kennel, accounting (Rex and Lori Kennel).

Stanton: Malori Marotz, veterinary science (Mike and Diann Marotz).

Tobias: Clara Crays, advertising (Don and Sheila Crays).

Ulysses: Ashley Hofpar, pre-elementary education (Sharyl and Dave Hofpar).

Valentine: Kayla Ann Churchill, marketing (Dean and Cathie Churchill).

Wolbach: Rebecca Ann Reineke, art.

York: Mitchell Stamm, plant protection sciences (Dennis and Deborah Stamm); Robert Waters, chemistry (Philip Waters).

ELSEWHERE

Charlotte, N.C.: Suzanne Phillips, psychology (Steve and Jean Phillips).

Cheyenne, Wyo.: Amanda Phelan, pre-elementary education.

Council Bluffs, Iowa: Andrew King, music education (Mike and Sue King).

Gregory, S.D.: Amy Bartling, pre-criminal justice (Blane and Terri Bartling).

Houston, Texas: Melissa Ghorashy, pre-hearing impaired (Hassan and Dana Ghorashy).

Lino Lakes, Minn.: Tamara Groff, pre-elementary education (Michael and Elizabeth Groff).

Ocheyedan, Iowa: Kathryn Techen, marketing (Jim and Pam Travaille).

Rapid City, S.D.: Garrett Soberalski, political science (s) Michael Soberalski.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Jennifer Laflin, meteorology-climatology (Melinda and John Laflin).

Timonium, Md.: Andrew Donica, history (Karen Donica).

Vero Beach, Fla.: Lindsey Richmond, theatre (Gary and Sharon Brown).

CONTACT: JoAnn Moseman, Academic Transfer Coordinator, Tau Sigma Chapter Adviser, (402) 472-9455