Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) students at Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) presented $3,600 in charitable donations on Wednesday, December 17, following the successful completion of their fall semester service project. The check presentation took place at noon in the main entrance lobby on the Sioux City campus.
Each organization received a $600 donation. This year’s recipients were The Warming Shelter, Food Bank of Siouxland, Girls Inc., Community Action Agency, the Comet Cupboard Food Pantry at WITCC, and the Emergency Fund for WITCC College Students.
The funds were raised through a silent auction held during the chapter’s fall convocation, Exploring Truth in the Age of Disinformation, hosted in partnership with the Disinformation and Media Analysis Club. The event focused on understanding accurate information, misinformation, and disinformation, their impact on communities, and the importance of developing strong media literacy skills.
The convocation, Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation, took place on November 13. Participants engaged with speakers who addressed disinformation at the international, national, and local levels, gaining insight into how misleading information spreads and how to evaluate the credibility of media sources.
Through this project, the Beta Zeta Mu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa demonstrated its ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen the Siouxland community and provide essential resources to those in need. The chapter continues to embody the values of academic excellence, leadership, and service.