2008 Beck Scholarship Recipients Announced

 May 1, 2008

Last year, the Pi Lambda Phi Educational Foundation announced the funding of two new scholarships through the generosity of George A. Beck, H.B. (1943, VA Omega Alpha), a University of Virginia graduate. A Foundation Trustee, George also served as Executive Secretary, Executive Director, and Executive Vice President of the Fraternity. He has generously donated his time, money and efforts towards helping the Fraternity and Foundation reach its goals.

George A. Beck, H.B. Outstanding Scholar Award

Sean Robinson    '08 OH Beta Tau    Baldwin-Wallace College

The George A. Beck, H.B. Outstanding Scholar Award is offered annually to an outstanding student who exceeds the scholarship’s personal and academic qualifications. This year’s undergraduate recipient is Sean Robinson, a senior majoring in psychology and human resource management at Baldwin-Wallace College. Sean is a resident of Mentor, Ohio. A $2,500 scholarship has been awarded.

A spring 2005 initiate at OH Beta Tau, Sean has served his chapter as new member educator and scribe. He has also served on the fundraising and alumni relations committees and as brotherhood committee leader. He is active in the psychology club, Society for Human Resource Management and in Certified Peer Educators. As a member of the newsletter committee, he is also responsible for planning speakers. Sean earned the prestigious Pitcher Award in Psychology and the Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management Award.

While maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.88, Sean manages to find time to serve as a lip sync and Greek Sing participant and has also volunteered for Greek Service Day and as a March of Dimes walk team member. He hopes to obtain Master’s and Doctorate degrees in industrial-organizational psychology and ultimately work as a consultant in a large firm. He also hopes to teach applied psychology at the undergraduate university level. 

Sean is honored to have earned this prestigious scholarship. “The standards of Pi Lambda Phi have held me accountable to maintain superior grades while taking on responsibility with the fraternity, extracurricular activities, and the social aspects of being a college student,” he explains. “My undergraduate experience with Pi Lambda Phi has encouraged me to become the man I am today: a confident leader, a dedicated student, and a committed brother.”

Dorothy Beck VA Omega Alpha Scholarship

Brian Robinson    '09 VA Omega Alpha    University of Virginia

The Dorothy Beck VA Omega Alpha Scholarship is also awarded annually. Its recipient must attend the University of Virginia and be a member of the VA Omega Alpha chapter. Brian Sullivan is the 2008 undergraduate recipient of this $2,500 scholarship. Brian is a junior majoring in biology with a minor in bio-ethics. He hails from Little Rock, Arkansas.

 

Initiated in the spring of 2006, Brian has served as Archon twice, social chair, assistant social chair and, most recently, as new member marshal for the fall 2008 rush. He has also served on the Standards Board and as a Greek Week fraternity representative. He is an active member of the University Democrats and University Ballroom Club and served on the Inter-Fraternity Council Judiciary Committee as a judge. A National Merit finalist, Brian plans on attending medical school and becoming a cardiologist and health science research investigator.

 

“I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize the support, encouragement, and optimism that Pi Lambda Phi has instilled upon me,” says Brian. “If I grow up to be even a half-decent man, I have my brothers and the alumni who paved the way for my initiation to thank. I’m so honored to win this prestigious and meaningful award.”