Hastings College senior mathematics education major, Justin Goettsch, Pierce, Colo., attended the annual Campus Leaders Today, Community Leaders Tomorrow program from March 10-13, 2011 in Richmond, Va.

The program brings together 40 bright college leaders from around the nation and is designed to prepare them for service as board members for nonprofit organizations. The students traveled to Richmond for a series of lectures and discussions and they experienced a meeting with selected nonprofit board and staff members. This is the seventh year for this highly successful program which has become the signature program of Omicron Delta Kappa. Congratulations to Justin.

The Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Inc., The National Leadership Honor Society for college students, recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. Ο?Κ was founded December 3, 1914 at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, by 15 student and faculty leaders. Omicron Delta Kappa was the first college honor society of a national scope to give recognition for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities: membership in Omicron Delta Kappa is a mark of highest distinction and honor. The society is now present on the campuses of over 300 colleges around the country.

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,190 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.

For more information, contact Amber Medina at (402) 461-7757 or amedina@hastings.edu.