Clubs and Student Organizations

Best Buddies Illinois, Lewis Chapter

Email: bestbuddieslewisuniversity@gmail.com
Website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/illinois/

Best Buddies is a national non-profit organization is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Sign up for the college program to become a "best buddy" and help a person with intellectual disabilities gain confidence and enjoy social activities. Open to all majors.

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Faculty Advisor:
Eva Wheeler
Professor of Practice 
Ewheeler@lewisu.edu

Educators Rising Collegiate, Lewis Chapter

Website:

Educators Rising Collegiate, a division of PDK International, supports aspiring educators at the undergraduate level as they prepare to embark on careers in education. By becoming a member of Educators Rising Collegiate, future educators are able to gain access to an additional level of supports and content to ensure they are ready for the classroom. Throughout the year students will participate in a variety of activities designed to engage them in deeper discussions around hot-button topics in education, spur them to think about actions they can take at the local level, and prepare them for a classroom of their own.

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Rebecca Pruitt
pruittre@lewisu.edu

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Alpha Kappa Beta Chapter

Email: kdplewisuniversity@gmail.com

Kappa Delta Pi is one of the largest and most prestigious educational honor societies, founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. The Alpha Kappa Beta chapter at Lewis was established in 2019 and hosts educational speakers and events, and also facilitates service opportunities. Most events are open to all education majors. Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lu.kappadeltapi/

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Hyeseong Lee
hlee6@lewisu.edu

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