Beta Alpha Psi initiates new members

By Alyssa Baxter, student

September 4, 2014

Fourteen accounting and finance students were welcomed into the Lambda Xi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi honor society.

Fourteen accounting and finance students were initiated into Beta Alpha Psi.
Beta Alpha Psi, an international honorary society for financial information students and professionals, initiated fourteen students in a Sept. 2 ceremony. The Lambda Xi chapter is hosted by Elon University’s Department of Accounting in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.

The following students were initiated into Beta Alpha Psi:

  • Doug Angle
  • Peter Berges
  • Wes Brewer
  • Troy Bruning
  • Kristen Harris
  • Adam Knaszak
  • Kathleen McCarthy
  • Meredith Milstein
  • Caleb Newcomb
  • Holly O’Connor
  • Reed Payne
  • Spencer Tiedge
  • Zane Walsh
  • Lauren Welch

Students who obtained full membership have maintained a 3.0 GPA overall, have at least a 3.0 GPA in an upper-level finance or accounting class and have been an associate member for one semester.

The Elon chapter of Beta Alpha Psi holds weekly activities relevant to industry topics, connecting educators, professionals and students. BAP sponsors an annual Meet & Greet that provides business students with the opportunity to network with and meet potential employers. Elon’s BAP chapter also provides opportunities for members to provide service through tutoring programs, food drives and Habitat for Humanity.

The 2014-15 BAP officers are:

  • Richard Segal, president
  • Kevin Smeaton, executive vice president
  • Ryan Struble, secretary
  • Adam Knaszak, treasurer
  • Kenny Straub, vice president of events
  • Robert Danis, vice president of service
  • Matthew Zimpelman, financial literacy
  • Michael Visconti, vice president of media & member outreach

The chapter is advised by Patty Cox, assistant professor of accounting.

For more information on BAP visit elonbap.com.

 

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