Photo by: Laura Hathaway

Nearly 30 students took time out of their Friday night last weekend to be inducted into DU’s chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. 

The new members were inducted during a ceremony in Lindsay Auditorium at 7 p.m., which was attended by around 50 students, families and friends.

“The induction convocation is one of the most important events of the year for NSCS,” said Jim Francescon, president of NSCS and junior. “I was very happy with the great turnout of not only existing members but new members and their families.”

To be inducted as a member of the NSCS, students must have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 3.4 or above.

This national society helps students receive scholarships, take leadership roles and network for the future.

“The new members we welcomed are those who have excelled to such a degree during their first or second year of college that they have already exhibited the scholarship, leadership and service upon which this honor society is based,” said Francescon.

The Denver chapter was founded in 2004, but recently received completely new leadership.

The officers are mostly sophomores who were contacted by the national chapter over the summer.

There are about 300 members in DU’s chapter.

“I am looking forward to all the wonderful events and new members we are going to have this year,” said Matt Johnson, sophomore member and vice president of NSCS. “The best part is meeting new people.”

Meetings are announced via e-mail and Facebook as they are needed.

For more information about DU’s chapter of NSCS visit the Facebook page. To find out more about NSCS, visit NSCS.org.