The world's largest collegiate honor's society
olden Key, what is it?
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Golden Key International Honour Society
As an international honor society, Golden Key has more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities and more than 2 million members around the world. Honorary members include: Desmond Tutu, Elie Wiesel, and Bill Clinton. Golden Key’s three pillars are Leadership, Academics, and Service. Golden Key’s membership begins with the recognition of students’ academic excellence, and then provides the opportunities for members to realize their growth through leadership and service in the community.
Golden Key Baruch
Chartered in December 1988, Golden Key Baruch has carried a prestige record of excellence over the years. Signature events such as Be Your Own Boss – a professional event designed in a panel discussion with representatives from successful entrepreneurial businesses – and Clash of the Bearcats – a fundraiser event which hosts a althetic and strategic tournament – Golden Key Baruch has served the Baruch community to help students benefit through innovative opportunities.
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Pillars of Golden Key
Leadership
Members all over the world cultivate and glean their leadership skills and experiences through the Golden Key platform. Golden Key offers an abudance of opportunities for premiere students to share their abilities at different events and gatherings. Working towards like minded goals, proactively and informed, Golden Key offers the best experience to sharpen your talents.
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Academics
At Golden Key Baruch, we are more than good students; we are scholars. We believe in the power of knowledge to transform lives and change situations for the better. We enjoy academic challenges and strive for excellence in our fields. We are not bookish; we are learned. Since it was established, Golden Key has recognized more than 12 million undergraduate and graduate students for their intellectual achievements. In addition, our Society has awarded $10 million in scholarships and awards to members in all fields of study. A member, as a requirement must hold a 3.5 GPA. Golden Key usually houses the top 15% of students of any college.
Service
Golden Key Baruch believes in a thriving community. Being centered in downtown Manhattan, the culture and climate of the community is very important to us. With so many movements and causes, it's easy to get lost in an endless battle to help. At Golden Key we believe in collective action to combat the larger issues affecting our society. We are eager to serve, selflessly and seriously. At our chapter we have been leaders in fundraising and creating awareness through innovative strategies and the cohension between our bearcat community.