Innovision Spring 2019

8 | INNOVISION MAGAZINE BETA GAMMA SIGMA Beta Gamma Sigma is the International Business Honor Society, established in 1913. It has over 580 collegiate chapters on six continents. The mission of Beta Gamma Sigma is to: • Encourage and honor academic achievement in the study of business • Cultivate and celebrate leadership and professional excellence • Advance the values of the Society • Serve its lifelong members Beta Gamma Sigma membership is invitation only and is extended to the top business students at universities accredited by AACSB International. Members are in the top ten percent of undergraduates, the top 20 percent of graduate students and doctoral candidates who have successfully defended their dissertation at an AACSB accredited university. This standard is what makes Beta Gamma Sigma the most prestigious recognition a student studying business can obtain anywhere in the world. Kutztown held their Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony on March 29. Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Beta Gamma Sigma Faculty Advisor, gave the opening remarks at this special event. Dr. Anne Carroll, Dean of the College of Business, presented Mr. Jason Barkley ‘91 ‘93 with the Chapter Honoree recognition. This recognition is awarded to an individual whom the committee believes fosters the distinguished qualities of the society. During the ceremony, 24 students were inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Society. With this accomplishment, the students can look forward to invitations to exclusive programs, connections and endless benefits worldwide. Also as members of Beta Gamma Sigma, students are part of a society that includes Nobel Prize winners, inventors and CEOs. Senior Alexis Barr, an inductee, was asked how she expected Beta Gamma Sigma to impact her future, she said, “Beta Gamma Sigma offers many benefits that are geared towards helping individuals expand their careers. With all the connections available to me, I expect to have an extra push in my future. Knowing that there is an entire society of people that share the same values as I do, lets me know that I have the support of others. The opportunities offered to me will help me grow as a person and a business woman. I amnow a part of something bigger than myself and I intend to take full advantage of that.” Dr. Anne Carroll, Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Roger Hibbs, Chair of Business Administration, and Dr. Rajeev Kumar stand with the newly inducted members of the Beta Gamma Sigma Society. “This is an internationally recognized honor society, so when I bring my skills to the world I am not only representing myself but Beta Gamma Sigma.” — Alexis Barr