2008 Woodie Awards
Alpha Sigma Psi takes on a new role and cause
Campus fraternity is dedicated to promoting Diabetes awarenss
Leah Gallagher
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: News
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Alpha Sigma Psi is taking steps to get the university community involved with diabetes awareness.
Alpha Sigma Psi, a fraternity on campus, has been working closely with the American Diabetes Association. Participating in the annual American Diabetes Association Walk in Fairfield, Alpha Sigma Psi has actively promotes diabetes awareness.
"From what I see, it is apparent that they [ Alpha Sigma Psi] care about their cause and are concerned with making it a focal issue for others on campus, and not just their organization alone", said Jason Hawkins, President of Omega Phi Kappa, senior, Queens, N.Y.
Alpha Sigma Psi assists with set up for the walk, and they work the day of the event assisting with manual labor and working the registration tables.
Although diabetes awareness is not the primary cause of the fraternity, Alpha became very interested and active in the cause because of brothers in the fraternity who are directly affected by diabetes. Four brothers of Alpha, three of whom are now alumni, have been diagnosed with diabetes, which is the primary reason Alpha Sigma Psi chose Diabetes Awareness as their cause.
Students are impressed with the work Alpha is doing to promote diabetes awareness.
"It's great that they are not only concerned with domestic abuse, but they show concern for those with diabetes," said Sarah Weyer, sophomore, Shirley N.Y.
"It really shows that alpha is concerned with the greater good rather than just a small portion of the issues we face today," she said.
Some students have friends or family members who fight with diabetes.
"I feel like people our age don't know that much about it and what it does to the body. And a lot of diabetes cases can be prevented with just a little caution and awareness so I think it's great," said Kelly Linskey, junior, Seal Beach, Calif.
Other Fraternities on campus are taking notice of Alpha Sigma Psi's dedication to the cause.
Alpha Sigma Psi, a fraternity on campus, has been working closely with the American Diabetes Association. Participating in the annual American Diabetes Association Walk in Fairfield, Alpha Sigma Psi has actively promotes diabetes awareness.
"From what I see, it is apparent that they [ Alpha Sigma Psi] care about their cause and are concerned with making it a focal issue for others on campus, and not just their organization alone", said Jason Hawkins, President of Omega Phi Kappa, senior, Queens, N.Y.
Alpha Sigma Psi assists with set up for the walk, and they work the day of the event assisting with manual labor and working the registration tables.
Although diabetes awareness is not the primary cause of the fraternity, Alpha became very interested and active in the cause because of brothers in the fraternity who are directly affected by diabetes. Four brothers of Alpha, three of whom are now alumni, have been diagnosed with diabetes, which is the primary reason Alpha Sigma Psi chose Diabetes Awareness as their cause.
Students are impressed with the work Alpha is doing to promote diabetes awareness.
"It's great that they are not only concerned with domestic abuse, but they show concern for those with diabetes," said Sarah Weyer, sophomore, Shirley N.Y.
"It really shows that alpha is concerned with the greater good rather than just a small portion of the issues we face today," she said.
Some students have friends or family members who fight with diabetes.
"I feel like people our age don't know that much about it and what it does to the body. And a lot of diabetes cases can be prevented with just a little caution and awareness so I think it's great," said Kelly Linskey, junior, Seal Beach, Calif.
Other Fraternities on campus are taking notice of Alpha Sigma Psi's dedication to the cause.
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