Clarkson College was founded in 1888 and has a long tradition of academic excellence.  For many years the College offered only nursing degrees, beginning with granting diplomas to the present day Baccalaureate and Masters Degrees.  In 1991 the College name was changed (formerly Bishop Clarkson College of Nursing) and the Radiologic Technology program was added to the degrees offered at the College.  Two years later, the Medical Imaging program was launched allowing students to complete their Baccalaureate Degree. 

 

In June 2002, the Director of Medical Imaging became interested in having an honor society in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences that would recognize those who had demonstrated superior academic performance and who had distinguished themselves as clinical scholars and leaders. A search began to find an honor society that would exemplify those selected individuals.  Lambda Nu Honor Society was identified, and after long research appeared to meet the needs of the College.  The College Academic Deans and Directors voted to approve the honor society in January 2003.  Bylaws were drafted, which were accepted by the Honor Society and the Chapter was accepted on March 6, 2003.  

 

Clarkson College chose Delta as its chapter name.  In the Greek alphabet Delta means strength, power, ability, and acting with precision.  These characteristics were felt to represent the qualities seen in Clarkson College students and graduates.  The first induction ceremony was held in Fall 2003 with 34 students and 2 faculty members inducted at the meeting.  Officers were also elected for President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

 

Today the Delta Chapter continues to grow in membership.  Each year students may be inducted that have a 3.2 GPA and have been enrolled in the RT or MI programs for a minimum of two semesters.  The society also researches methods of community service and plans a yearly outing for the members.