Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society is a national honor society that recognizes the hard work, dedication, and achievements of outstanding nontraditional students. There are presently 81 members and 14 honorary faculty members in Alpha Sigma Lambda’s Alpha Tau Chapter at Valparaiso University which began in 1999. It is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of scholarship and leadership among adults continuing their education. Established in 1945, the Society has over 300 chapters throughout the United States. 

The mission of the Alpha Tau chapter is to create a comfortable atmosphere for the nontraditional student body by not only becoming a liaison between students and the administration, but also to assist and guide new and returning students on the path to a successful and pleasant learning experience at VU.

ASL has worked on community service projects as well as fund-raisers. In the past, Alpha Sigma Lambda participated in the campus-wide Adopt-a-Family program, helping to provide Christmas gifts and necessities for a low income family. Alpha Sigma Lambda has also sold sweatshirts and t-shirts that feature the College of Adult Scholars logo. Through ASL's fundraising efforts, the Alpha Tau chapter has awarded five, $500 scholarships to college of adult scholars in the past year.  Two $250 book scholarships were also awarded.

To be eligible for nomination, a student must be:

1. 25 years or older;
2. matriculated;
3. have a minimum of 30 graded credit hours, of which 15 are outside of the major. (Transfer credits are not included.);
4. have a minimum GPA of 3.2;
5. in the top 10% of the class.

CONGRATS to the 2009-2010 Alpha Tau Officers:

President:  Judi Nuest

Vice President:  John Burton

Secretary:  Patty Jarosz

Treasurer:  Michelle Scott

**UPCOMING ASL EVENTS!!**

Alpha Sigma Lambda is currently selling Gold Canyon Candles to raise money for their scholarship fund.  If you are interested in purchasing a candle, please see the display in the Office of Continuing Education, Kretzmann Hall, Room 116.  Candles will be sold from now until October 24, 2009, and will be delivered on time for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Alpha Sigma Lambda is hosting the Second Annual 'Dollars for Scholars' fair to raise money for their scholarships.  If you are interested in becoming a vendor, or would like to assist with this event, please contact Continuing.Ed@valpo.edu for more information.  The event will be held on October 24, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the National Guard Armory in Valparaiso, IN.

For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at Continuing.Ed@valpo.edu.