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The Birth of Honor

In the spring of 1907, a group of commerce students at the University of Wisconsin received permission from the faculty to organize a commerce honor society, which they called Beta Gamma Sigma. The purpose of the Society was to encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment in the field of business studies among commerce students at the University. At about the same time, students at the University of Illinois and the University of California felt the need for such an organization on their campuses and respectively organized Delta Kappa Chi (1910) and The Economics Club (1906). In 1913, having become aware of their coexistence and common purpose, representatives of the three societies met at Madison, Wisconsin, to consummate a merger which made Beta Gamma Sigma into a national organization.

Action was initiated in 1919 to establish Beta Gamma Sigma as the only scholastic honor society recognized by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This organization, which was renamed AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, includes in its membership collegiate schools of business that meet high standards of eligibility required of accredited member institutions with respect to curricula, teaching staff, teaching loads, library and laboratory facilities. Beta Gamma Sigma amended its constitution in 1921 to restrict the installation of new chapters to collegiate schools of business which are accredited members of AACSB International.

You are now probably asking yourself, “Why did she post this and the relevance it holds in my life?” WELL.......I have been selected out of the upper 10 percent of my Junior and Senior class at CSU-Pueblo to be inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). This is not only a lifelong commitment and opportunity, but the most respected, prestigious, and selective global Business organization that students can be chosen for. BGS is an organization that recognizes academic excellence in business studies. With that being said, my induction ceremony will be held May 6, 2011, at 3 p.m. in the Hasan School of Business.

Robert Reid, who is president of Beta Gamma Sigma, refers to the membership of BGS as, “The highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International.” In addition, explains that membership in BGS places me in a very select group in which membership is restricted to scholars in the worlds very best business and management programs.

This is such an honor for which was by no means expected. Since Brayden has graced us with his presence, I have wanted to better myself in any way possible, so that he will have parents in which he respects, honors, and idealizes. This is truly astonishing given that I was never academically advanced in school. A little hard work and dedication goes a long way, and honestly, I figure if you are going to set your mind to something, why not give it your all. I am extremely blessed and would like to thank Michael for being so supportive! I love you, babe!