August 2024
SLG BOARD OF TRUSTEE
Jenny Sak, M.A., has been a Trustee of the SLGEF Board since 2023, serving on the Governance and Marketing and Communication committees.
She is actively involved in the Panther Dash Campaigns, a project that initially sparked her passion for volunteering with the Education Foundation, as she is an advocate and scholar-practitioner in higher education working to transform and empower education to be more inclusive and accessible.
Jenny earned her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, where she became a member of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Phi Alpha Chapter, in Fall 2011. She holds a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Maryland while working full-time as a Program Manager in the Career Center. Jenny brings extensive experience in student development, engagement, and social justice/identity development. She also serves as the Executive Director of Walker Presents 1ON1, LLC., a wellness company dedicated to breaking generational trauma and fostering wellness.
APPLY TO BE A TRUSTEE!
Are you interested in giving back by becoming part of the Education Foundation? Our application for our Board of Trustees is NOW OPEN!
As some of our current board members transition out, we are excited to expand on talents that new members will bring in.
Questions? Reach out to our Chair, Dr. Sharazazi Dyson, at Shara@SLFGEF.org.
2024 PANTHER DASH FOR EDUCATION
#PantherDash for Education Virtual 5K
Since 2012, this non-competitive 5K has funded 25 scholarship awards for members of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated!
Once again, we invite you to walk, jog, run, or ride to help us promote standards of excellence in education by removing barriers for academic and professional advancement through entity grants, scholarships and educational programing.
General Admission: $36/registration
Amethyst Society: $18.00/registration
Discounted rate for members of the Amethyst Society.
Undergraduate: $50/entity
One registration for all initiated members of your collegiate chapter! Bag sold separately.
Registrants at full price will receive a SLGEF branded insulated reusuable bag and a virtual PD 2024 "running" bib with their names OR entity association.
Registrants also have the option of adding a SLG-branded clear and pink umbrella (proofs will be shared when available from our vendors).
SAMPLE VIRTUAL RUNNING BIBS
Whether participating with an entity, a group of friends, your colleagues or family, we hope that the running bib can unite us across the nation and globally, as we complete our dashes (jog, run, walk, skip), whatever that may be.
We hope to amplify our impact and build awareness as well. Help us meet our goal of 50 registrants to support at least one scholarship!
SLGEF Panther Dash "RUNNING" PLAN
Prep for Panther Dash 2024 and follow our running plan with us! Countdown to Panther Dash 2024 by building your body, mind and spirit for a 5K walk, run, job or skip!
We will begin the running plan on Monday, September 26, 2024, developed using guidance and information from Women's Health.
SCHOLARSHIPS CLOSE AUGUST 31ST
2024-2025 scholarship and individual grant applications will be closing on August 31st!
Mary L. Peterson Scholarship (Undergraduate)
$1000 | 3.0+ GPA | 1 Award
Esther Materon-Arum Scholarship (Graduate)
$1000 | 3.0+ GPA | 1 Award
Six Books Scholarship (Undergraduate and Graduate)
$250 |2.6+ GPA | 4 Awards
Professional Development Grant (Alumni)
$500 | Need-based | 2 Awards
DEADLINE for all awards is August 31st, 2024 at 11:59PM CST
If you have any questions about our current scholarships and individual grants, email our Scholarship and Grant Committee Co-Chairs at Shara@slgef.org and Crystal@slgef.org.
Everywhere you go, you’re asked to round up or to add a dollar. Those micro donations add up to millions of dollars for charity. But here’s the thing, giving is personal, from the causes you care about, to the frequency and amount that’s right for you. Making change in the world is a reflection of who you are, we've partnered with an app that helps you express the change you want to see.
Video on how it works.
5 WAYS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1. Employer Match programs for non-profits will multiply your donations.
Contact your employer to learn about their non-profit match programs.
Complete our Employer Match Information form.
Donate to the SLGEF.
Submit your donation receipt to your Employer Match Program.
We will receive a check or electronic payment directly from your employer.
2. Coin Up is an app that donates spare change to the Education Foundation every month.
3. Donate to one of our quarterly campaigns or via our Everyday Giving Page.
4. Host a fundraiser. Start by submitting an Event & Sales Request.
5. Supporting XVida. SLG member owned and operated apparel company, XVida will donate 5% of all annual sales to us! Shop XVida, here.