The Pillars of ALD

 Alpha Lambda Delta is built on five pillars - Academics, Scholarships, Service, Career Development, and Belonging. These pillars are detailed below along with ways the pillars can be used to engage with members.

 

Support each other to maintain academic excellence. Inspire next FY class to achieve and be invited to join ALD.

Engagement Opportunities:

  • Finals Events:

    • Caught You Studying Giveaways

    • Mailbox Stuffers (Candy, Stress Relief with Bubble Wrap)

    • Stress Relief Pet Therapy

  • Recruitment for Next Induction Class

  • Study Hall Groups/Study Nights

  • Study Abroad Collaboration

  • Guest Speaks:

    • Librarian to discuss resources, writing papers, research, AI, etc.

Provide scholarship information and resources including ALD scholarship opportunities.

Engagement Opportunities:

  • ALD scholarships available every year

  • Connect with university scholarship offices

  • Workshopping scholarship essays

  • How to ask for a letter of recommendation

 

Serve others, give back. Paying it forward is part of our motto, “We shall pass our torches on, one to another.”

Engagement Opportunities:

  • Reading to groups within the community

  • Boys and Girls Club/ Big Brothers, Big Sisters

  • Valentine’s or Holiday cards for assisted living communities

  • Volunteer for move-in days

  • Donation Drives (books, food, etc.)

  • Clean-ups, adopt a road or beach

  • Group blood drive

  • Soup Kitchens/Food Pantries

  • Supporting the ALD service project of the year (Mental Health and Well-being)

Develop your leadership and career-readiness skills.

Engagement Opportunities:

  • Connect with Career Centers

  • Resume and Cover Letter workshops

  • Speed Interviewing Skills

  • Internships Q&A

  • Grad School Prep

  • Design a Business Card

  • Social Media Professionalism, How to Utilize LinkedIn

  • Networking 101

  • Talk on Public Speaking

  • ALD Leads Certified Self-paced Online Courses

Build community. Be social, welcoming, and have fun!

Engagement Opportunities:

  • Ice Cream Socials

  • Movie Nights

  • Game Nights

  • Coloring/Craft Events

  • Care Packages for Members

  • Cooking Class/ Grocery Bingo

  • Yoga (Goat) or Fitness Classes

  • FOOD

 

View more ideas and engagement opportunities on the Chapter Ideas page.

Learn more about the five ALD Pillars from our Executive Director, Eileen Merberg.