Golden Key members and their friends and family are eligible for discounts on Lenovo PCs, accessories, computer bags and digital cameras. Lenovo will be offering up to 51% off of PCs from 24-29 November. Please visit Lenovo’s web site and use the eCoupon code USPBKLFRIDAY to take advantage of this exciting benefit.
Congratulations to the Georgia State Chapter of Golden Key who is the recipient of the 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr. Torch of Peace Award, which is awarded to one student organization annually who has demonstrated an outstanding ability to facilitate or promote positive intercultural relations in the Georgia State University community. The award will be presented at the 27th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation on Jan. 19, 2010.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal Golden Key chapter had its New Member Ceremony on Thursday, 8 October at the M.H Joosub Hall, Westville campus. The Golden Key new members and parents in attendance received a motivational message from Dr. Ravindra Naidoo. The Golden Key Chapter Award winners, Ashlin Rampul and Anand Naranbhai, received a cheque sponsored by McKinsey & Company, one of our South African corporate partners.
The University of Pretoria Golden Key New Member Ceremonies were held at the Aula, Hatfield campus on 21, 22 and 26 October.
Congratulations to Rob Streeter, Golden Key Member at the University of Wyoming. A senior in electrical and computer engineering, Rob received a $10,000 grant from the National Consortium for Measurement and Signature Intelligence Research (NCMR). These grants are awarded to high-achieving students in engineering, physical sciences, and pre-medical degree programs.
Anil Narain, Baruch College 
Anil Narain was granted the GEICO Achievement Award in the spring 2009 as a result of both academic and leadership achievements during my academic career thus far. His academic career started at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) in the fall 2003. While at BMCC, he was elected as Senator (2004-2005) in the Student Government Association. Moreover, he was selected to serve on several committees including the Faculty & Student Disciplinary Committee (2004-2005) and the Technology Fee Committee (2004-2005). Prior to completing his studies at BMCC, he was awarded the BMCC Fund Inc. Scholarship 2004-2005.
Subsequently, he graduated with Associate in Arts with concentration in Business Administration and transferred to Baruch College to complete his undergraduate studies with BBA in Finance & Investments and minor in Political Science. Anil participated in the Global Student Certificate Program 2007-2008 of the Weissman Center for International Business. In 2008, he was given the Hugh Lamle Scholarship 2008-2009 for students majoring in finance and have shown academic excellence and achievement as a finance major.
During the summer 2009, Anil Narain successfully completed an internship at JPMorgan Chase and was awarded the MVP Intern Award. Simultaneously, he participated in the New York Society of Security Analyst Scholarship Education Mentor Internship (SEMI) Program 2009 and the Financial Women’s Association Wall Street Exchange Program 2009. Currently a senior at Baruch College, he is the President of the Baruch College Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Additionally, among the organizations he is affiliated with the are New York Society of Security Analysts, Global Association of Risk Professional and the Canadian Association of New York. He is also a member of Beta Alpha Psi and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
The Utah State University chapter of Golden Key has formed a partnership with Dr. Carol Albrecht and Dr. Jason Leiker, faculty members in the Social Work to support the College/High School Aggie Mentoring Program (CHAMP). Champ aims to motivate underprivileged high school students to attend an institution of higher education upon graduation from high school. The program connects these students with necessary resources to get them excited for college. The Golden Key chapter has been involved in the planning stages of this program and many members will serve as mentors, as well. Throughout the program, mentors will receive training, then interact with high school students via Blackboard, meet with their assigned student and his or her parents, shadow the student at his or her high school, then host the student during a campus visit. The Golden Key chapter and CHAMP hope to make a positive impact on the students at Logan High School through this initiative!
The California State University, San Bernardino Golden Key chapter recently participated in the California Dollars for Scholars 7th Annual Walk for Education hosted by Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. CSUSB GK collaborated with Enrichment Through Action, another student-run organization at CSUSB, in a 5K walk through the Loyola campus. The annual walk benefits high school students pursuing higher education opportunities in California. Chapter members also got to take part in a raffle that included great prizes donated by local area colleges and universities making the day a great success for all involved!
Golden Key has partnered with Lenovo, maker of award-winning PCs, to offer Golden Key members and their family and friends exclusive discounts on Lenovo computers and accessories. As a GK member you can receive up to 35% off of netbooks, laptops, desktops, cameras, printers, software and accessories. This includes the Lenovo ThinkPad, Canon cameras, Microsoft Office and Photoshop software, wireless keyboards, carrying cases, external hard drives and more. Start saving today!
This project was coordinated by the University of Pretoria Golden Key chapter. It entailed tutoring Grade 10 to 12 learners at the Esokwazi Secondary School in Sebokeng and aimed to motivate learners to perform well academically. They were given extra lessons in Maths, Science and Accounting and familiarize themselves with certain life skills and how to make informed future career choices. Engineering, IT and Built Environment students doing their Community Based Project module were involved. Varsity students and young professionals were invited as guest speakers. Some learners will attend the University of Pretoria Open Day in 2010. This has been one of our most successful and well-organized projects for 2009 under the leadership of Mathabo Auta. A closing ceremony for the volunteers and learners were held on 8 August and each received a t-shirt and certificate.
Congratulations to University of Alberta Dermatology resident Andrei Metelitsa, a recent winner of the prestigious Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Resident leadership award. To read more, click here.
