University of Louisiana at Monroe Chapter President Brent Gibert (center) with fellow Mortar Board members from several southern U.S. universities displaying their chapter awards at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference.

The group received the Silver Torch Award for meeting chapter management standards and exemplifying ideals of scholarship, leadership and service.

Chapter President Brent Gibert was there to accept the award.

Mortar Board is a premiere national honor society that provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service for higher education programs and encourages life long contributions to the global community.

Since their beginning in 1977, the University of Louisiana at Monroe chapter has welcomed 49 members.

To learn more about Mortar Board visit www.mortarboard.org or contact Brent Gibert at gibertbs@warhawks.ulm.edu.





Photo courtesy Brent Gilbert