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Highlights of 2019
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1942|12|12}}
|College= [httphttps://www.umass.edu/ University of Massachusetts]
|Location= Amherst, MA
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'''University of Massachusetts established 1863, Amherst, Massachusetts'''
'''1,848 851 initiates (as of June 20172018)'''
'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
=Highlights of 2011-2019=
 
(Information from chapter history reports, scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)
==Highlights of 2011==
Honorable mention for Signature Philanthropy Event
==Highlights of 20112014== The University of Massachusetts Amherst has seen some changes so far in this decade. From the beautification of the Southwest part of campus to making resident halls and classrooms more eco-friendly, the university is seeing improvements. The town of Amherst has been working to clean up the town by allowing stricter police enforcement to maintain public safety. Following the loss of the New England Patriots at Superbowl XLVI, the police reacted to the riots on the UMass Campus. This riot made national news, as students were arrested for gathering in large groups and taunting police officials. Meanwhile, the women of Delta Nu were welcoming the Leadership Consultant sent from National.  
'''Housing:'''For the 2011-2012 academic year, The Delta Nu became chapter has had a very busy and exciting calendar year. We were awarded Best Philanthropy by the largest chapter on campus as well as PanHellenic council. Throughout the largest year we took part in Delta Nu history with 84 membersmany different events and had good philanthropic involvement. The sisters residing at 32 Nutting Ave have grown We took part in Relay for Life, which is close to our hearts due to the fields of recruitmentfact that our housemother, scholarship and athletics. More importantlyMyrtle Wright, the sisters are the closest they have been compared to recent yearsis a three-time cancer survivor. Delta Nu took on its biggest pledge class We also participated in Autism speaks and our favorite event of 24 women the year, Greek Week, in the fall April of 2011, making them above quota set by Panhel2015. Highlights Also during the spring we held our annual Pink Party philanthropy at our house in support of the new member period included Bid Day, Initation, and Good Morning SisterSusan G.The chapter also had a great Senior Week with senior dinners and senior spotlightsKomen foundation.
'''Philanthropy:'''In Spring of 2012Leadership Consultant Joe paid us a visit in the spring, Delta Nu raised over $2which went very successfully and then again in fall,000 at the Annual Pink Party! Pink Party raises money Leadership Consultant Malerie came to support Susan Gspend some time with us and spread her knowledge of kappa. Komen for We also had a trainer in the Cure spring come to Breast Cancerteach us more about committees and involvement. Every year In fall we had our annual Reading is Fundamental philanthropy with Big Brother Big Sister at our Dr. Seuss Party. Another exciting thing that occurred was that one of the Fall 2013 sisters host a Barbeque , Marisa Mazzoni, attended Leadership Academy in Ohio. Some things our chapter worked on trying to improve was senior involvement and raffle off great prizes like Red Sox tickets attendance at events and gift cards house meeting. Another goal we set for ourselves was to Amherst's local eateries. At this years fundraiser, the sisters also hosted try to create a Trunk Show, more unified chapter council so we could work with parts of the proceeds going to the philanthropy. And on this day, we wear pinkeach other better and reach our full potential.
The Delta Nu chapter holds our chapter meetings in our chapter room located in the basement of our house. The chapter is an owned house just off of campus. The university does not own it, it is owned by the Springfield Housing Association.
'''Convention Awards:'''Honorable mention Delta Nu’s housing has been around on our campus for Signature Philanthropy Eventquite some time. Our first chapter house was located on 314 Lincoln Avenue and sisters lived there from 1946 until 1964. In 1964 our chapter moved to 32 Nutting Avenue, which is currently still the house we occupy today. It is a house located just off campus and is owned by the Springfield housing association. The housing capacity for the year was set at 52 but fluctuates to fit the amount of active sisters year to year.
==Highlights of 2017==
'''Philanthropy:'''
2017 was a great year for philanthropy within our chapter. We had five major events: Kappa Kisses
for Reading is Fundamental, Pink Party for Susan G. Komen, Pie a Frat Guy for our dance marathon for
excitement for the events and has allowed women without positions to get involved and demonstrate
leadership.
 
'''Housing:'''
We got some exciting house updates, such as new furniture and an addition to our chapter room.
Our chapter goals included: Increasing senior involvement, new philanthropy ideas including events
for sisters affected by Hurricane Maria.
'''Campus changes:'''
Recent changes on campus include an increasing emphasis on academic achievement. Each year, it
becomes more and more difficult to be admitted to UMass Amherst as a prospective student. The average
sisters.
'''Events:'''
We consistently do our Halloween event for RIF with the local Big Brothers, Big Sisters. We have
pumpkin painting, face painting, games, crafts, food, a haunted house, and lots of books for the kids to
cancer.
==Highlights of the 2020s2018=='''Philanthropy:'''With a new year came a new local philanthropy. As a chapter, we decided to switch our local philanthropy from Susan G. Komen to the Ellie Fund. The Ellie Fund is based out of Needham, MA (where many current and former sisters grew up) and is a non-profit that fights breast cancer and provides free services to ease the effects on cancer patients and families. We held a spring BBQ to raise money for the Ellie Fund.
(Information from chapter history reportsIn April, scholarshipwe participated in the annual UDance Marathon to raise money for Baystate Children's Hospital, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapterChildren's Miracle Network Hospitals. UMass raised over $212, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc000 for the hospital. Delta Nu is proud to have contributed to this amazing event.) '''Housing:'''
In the fall, we held our annual Halloween Party with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Reading is Fundamental. In December, we had Kappa Kappachinos to benefit the Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation and, specifically, disaster relief aid. Both events were lots of fun and great successes!
'''In Memoriam:'''
Delta Nu's were left heartbroken this year, as former house mom Myrtle Wright passed away on September 22nd, 2018. She held a special place in the hearts of many. We held a memorial service at our house during Homecoming Weekend, where many current and former sisters came together to honor and remember Myrt. We also planted a tree in her honor. She will be missed.
==Highlights of 2019==
'''Philanthropy:'''
The year 2019 was filled with many amazing philanthropy events, some of which were new. In February the Delta Nu's made Valentine's Day cards for the veterans as well as sold Kappa Kisses (bags of Hershey kisses) for Reading is Fundamental. In March, we partnered with Theta Chi to raise money for FTK at their annual benefit concert by selling KKGrilled cheese. For Greek week, we were partnered with TKE in which we hosted "pie a Frat guy" to raise money for FTK. At the end of Greek week, sisters participated in Dance Marathon. To finish out the spring semester, we hosted a new event called Kappa Kones, which was an ice cream sundae bar raising money for the Ellie Fund. In October, we had a "Think Pink" week in which we sold pink bracelets raising money and awareness for breast cancer and the Ellie Fund. Also in the month of October, a handful of sisters went to the Amherst Elementary School to read to the children. Finally, in November we hosted our annual Kappa Kappuccinos at the house raising money for KKG Foundation Hurricane Relief.
'''Housing:'''
In the summer of 2019, all the third-floor bedrooms were repainted a light grey color as well as some of the second-floor bedrooms. The rest are expected to be painted in the summer of 2020. The formal living room was also repainted a light blue color and new lamps and wall art were added for a more modern look. Starting in the fall of 2019, we hired our new chef's Eileen and Tina as a part of the company Gill's Grilling who we love very much!
'''Campus Changes:'''
In the spring of 2019, the campus opened up the new Isenberg building, also known as "The Hub". The campus center is also under construction right now.
'''Convention AwardsEvents:'''    --------------- '''Note to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of The Key to fill Delta Nu hosted a date party at club Lit in any gaps March, as well as formal in the above historical highlightsApril at local restaurant, Porta. If your chapter archives are not completePorta however, please research your university libraryis no longer open, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapterin fact it closed to the public the day after our formal. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or In October, we had our annual Kappa Krush at the Hadley Farms Meeting House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.  Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!
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