Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society (KON)
Omicron Beta Epsilon Chapter
The National Human Science Honor Society for Family & Consumer Sciences and Kinesiology.
Who We Are
We are the Beta Omicron Epsilon Chapter of the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society. Kappa Omicron Nu is the leading honor society for students in the human sciences. It was established on February 21, 1990 by the consolidation of Kappa Omicron Phi and Omicron Nu. Kappa Omicron Nu chapters are located in colleges and universities that offer a strong human sciences program. Chapter members are undergraduate and graduate students who major in one of the specializations and meet the high standards of scholarship. The professional category of membership includes alumni of college chapters and faculty and others not previously initiated into Kappa Omicron Nu or its predecessor societies. Candidates must have earned one or more degrees in the human sciences or are working in the field and have the minimum class rank as a student. Kappa Omicron Nu provides not only recognition and honor but also lifelong opportunities for networking, personal growth, and professional growth through education and service. Membership identifies you throughout your life as one who has a distinguished academic record and potential as a professional. Employers recognize the Kappa Omicron Nu key as a mark of excellence and will look to you for leadership. As a member you can participate in local and national activities to enhance your leadership and management skills. Chapter activities are designed to integrate co-curricular and academic goals through collaboration with faculty and campus/community organizations. Kappa Omicron Nu provides on-line information and education to enhance your career planning and professional development. By accepting an invitation to membership you will be joining an association of peers, and through local, national, and on-line activities Kappa Omicron Nu can serve your unique needs throughout life.
K.O.N. Honor Society 2023 - Join Now!
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society is now accepting applications.
This national organization provides recognition and honor, as well as lifelong opportunities for networking, and personal and professional growth through education and service.
For more information and instructions please click on the Fall 2023 KON Application Flyer (PDF) and the Fall 2023 KON Application Letter (PDF).
Applications deadline is September 29, 2023 by 11:59 pm.
K.O.N. Honor Society 2022
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society (PDF) - Omicron Beta Epsilon Chapter is now accepting applications for memberships for Spring 2022.
Application deadline is Monday, April 11, 2022 by 11:59 pm.
Here you will find the most recent news and events happening with KON:
Toiletries Drive for the CSUN Food Pantry (1 Hour Towards Active Membership)
From Monday, April 9th to Friday, April 20th, K.O.N. will be collecting toiletries for the CSUN Food Pantry on campus. Donation boxes are located at the MMC (SQ 120) and KIN Department Office (RH 250). For more information please see the Toiletry Drive flyer (PDF).
Items accepted (Please donate full size, items, not travel size):
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Dental Floss
- Mouthwash
- Soap Bars
- Body Lotion
- Hand Lotion
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Pads and Tampons
- Toilet Paper
2018-2019 Officer Election
K.O.N. will be having officer elections for the 2018-2019 academic year. More information on positions, requirements, and election dates will be announced at next week's general meeting on Wednesday, April 11th from 1 pm-2 pm. Location for the meeting is TBD.
K.O.N. Newsletter (1 Hour Towards Active Membership)
K.O.N. Editor, Jennifer Gomez, will be creating a newsletter for the CSUN Chapter and would like your help. She would like to request article submissions from our member topics like awards, research conferences, or scholarships that member have received/participated in this year, as well as articles about your experiences as a K.O.N. member.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 20th. Please e-mail your articles to Jennifer Gomez.
General Meeting (1 Hour Towards Active Membership)
Next general meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11th from 1 pm-2 pm. Location for meeting is TBD.
San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Brunch (2 Hours Towards Active Membership)
Service project opportunity on Saturday, April 21st from 9am to 11am. K.O.N. will be preparing and serving brunch to families at the San Fernando Rescue Mission in Northridge.
The maximum number of volunteers is six (6) members and two (2) officers. If interested, please sign-up as soon as possible on the Google docs.
Public Policy Day (1 Hour Towards Active Membership)
K.O.N. is haveing aposter competition during Public Policy Day on Monday, April 9th from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm at the USU Grand Salon. There will be CASH PRIZES. You can also receive credit for being in the audience as well as being a volunteer that day (time starts at 8 am). Please contact Jenica Smith if you're interested.
Public Policy Day
Do you have a research project to present on health?
Calling all poster presentation abstracts for the 6th annual public policy day on Monday, April 9th at the USU Northridge Theater Room.
For more information please see the 6th Annual Public Policy Day flyer (PDF) for more information.
Kappa Omicron Nu Membership
The Omicron Beta Epsilon Chapter of K.O.N. is now accepting applications for new members.
Applications are due by March, 15th, 2018.
Please see the KON Honor Society Flyer (PDF) for more information.
Ubatuba Fundraiser
Please join us for a frundraiser benefitting Kappa Omicon Nu on Wednesday, February 28th from 3pm-7pm at Ubatuba Acai on Reseda.
For more information please contact Vice President, Jenica Smitth at or see the fundraising flyer (PDF).
Current members who attend will receive 1 hour towards active membership.
Don't want to go alone?? We will be meeting at 3pm at the Marilyn Magram Center and taking LIME BIKES over to Ubatuba. You will even receive an additional hour towards active membership.
Advisor: Dr. Annette Besnilian
Annette Besnilian is the Director of the CSUN accredited Dietetic Internship Program and a full-time faculty teaching Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science Classes to graduate students at California State University Northridge (CSUN) Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. She is also Executive Director of the Marilyn Magaram Center for Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics.
Besnilian holds a B.S. from California State University, Northridge. She received her Masters in Public Health Nutrition from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) while completing her Dietetic Internship at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) and will complete her doctorate at California State University, Northridge Educational Leadership in May 2013.
She currently has affiliation agreements with over 40 community, administrative, and clinical sites throughout LA County, primarily in the San Fernando Valley. She has written two Dietetic Internship Self Studies and has successfully completed the accreditation process and site visit for California State University, Northridge and Northeast Valley Health Corporation WIC Program. She has been a DI Director for over 11 years and has trained and graduated approximately 98 dietetic interns and registered dietitians (RD)s. She was the recipient of the diversity action award from the American Dietetic Association, 2010-2012. She is implementing a peer mentoring program to help increase the number of diverse students in dietetic programs. She has made great efforts on the development and research of childhood obesity. She has implemented several childhood obesity projects with The SODI program and Northridge Hospital. She has obtained several program development and research grants. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards and recognitions such as Outstanding Dietetic Educator award from the American Dietetic Association (ADA), Excellence in Education from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, The Young Dietitian of the year award from ADA. Nominated for Outstanding Faculty Award at CSUN 2010 and 2011, Don Dorsey Mentoring Award and the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences 2010 Award, to name a few. She is a member of numerous organizations such as; California Dietetic Association (CDA), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.) previously known as American Dietetic Association (ADA), ADA State Professional Recruitment Coordinator (SPRC), California Educational Research Association, American Council on Fitness and Nutrition, Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) Honor Society, and the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. She is the faculty co-advisor for KON. Working with students and educating them is truly her passion!
Advisor: Dr. Diane Lewis-Goldstein
Diane Lewis-Goldstein is a Faculty Lecturer for the Apparel Design & Merchandising Program, as well as the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program at California State University Northridge (CSUN). Lewis-Goldstein holds a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She received her M.S. from California State University, Northridge; and later her Ph.D. from Iowa State University.
Co-President: Katherine Rawson, MPH Nutrition & Dietetics
Katie is a graduate student, who has returned to school to change careers to follow her passion for nutrition and healthy living. She is working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and is pursuing a Master’s in Public Health Program with a focus on community health education. Katie aspires to work in preventative health in fields such as adolescent obesity and diabetes prevention. Katie loves to travel with her husband and friends. One of her favorite places to visit is Thailand!
Co-President: Frida Endinjok, BS Nutrition & Dietetics
Frida is a Nutrition and Dietetics option major within FCS. She works as a research assistant at the Marilyn Magaram Center by overseeing the Let's Grow Healthy program. At school, she is the president of the Food Recovery Network, whose mission is to recover food that is about to be thrown away and diverted to those in need. For the future, she wishes to continue in the Public Health area and complete the dietetic internship. Frida enjoys hiking, reading, and gardening.
Vice President: Jenica Smith, MS Nutrition & Dietetics
Jenica is a graduate student pursuing a MS in Nutrition & Dietetics and has recently completed her DPD (Fall ‘17). On the road to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), her mission is to improve the wellness of individuals and communities through innovative practices based on evidence-based research, counseling & education, and promotion of a balanced diet. In her free time, Jenica enjoys hiking, brunch, learning to play the harmonica, and developing an all-natural beauty beverage.
Secretary: Charleen Hsieh
Charleen originally transferred from San Diego. She is a student in the Nutrition and Dietetics major. Her aspiration is to become a Registered Dietitian. Something fun she enjoys doing is hanging out with her friends; they call themselves LEC2.
Treasurer: Mai Spaulding, BS Nutrition Dietetics
Mai is an undergraduate student, majoring in FCS with the option of nutrition and dietetics. After graduating from CSUN, she wants to pursue a graduate degree. Her current interests are molecular nutrition, nutrigenomics/genetics, and human nutrition and metabolism, and her ultimate goal is to become a clinical registered dietitian and a researcher. She enjoys traveling to different counties with her husband, learning about different cultures, and of course, trying authentic local foods!
Editor: Jennifer Gomez, MS Nutrition & Dietetics
Jennifer is a graduate student in nutrition and dietetics. Her goal is to become a community-oriented registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and to work with under served and at-risk minority populations, primarily Latino-Hispanic mothers and children. When she's not studying, she enjoys reading fiction, hanging out with her pets, and experimenting with new recipes.
Co-Publicity: Kimberly Anne Pquiz
Co-Publicity: Victoria Ayala
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