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Our lodge is chapter owned, on university owned land. The lodge was built in 1932, initially located on the west side of the Colorado Campus, and underwent major renovations in 1934. In 1996, under the first female college president, the house was moved to east campus along with the rest of the Greek housing, where it stands today. The lodge itself is the same, though it has undergone renovations, remodeling, and relocation throughout its years as a place for the women of Delta Zeta to convene.
==Highlights of 2015==
In 2015, the members of the Delta Zeta chapter have remained highly involved in the Colorado
College community and have worked towards establishing a stronger presence on campus as a
chapter. The Delta Zeta chapter has maintained its strong academic performance and had a
successful fall Recruitment, culminating in 11 new initiates to the chapter in November.
The women of Delta Zeta have continued to serve as active leaders and participants in the
Colorado College and Colorado Springs community throughout the past year. Our sisters lead in all
facets of campus life, from before new students arrive on campus until after the residences close.
Several of our actives work as Resident Advisors in the residence halls. Many sisters have also
served as New Student Orientation leaders, who co-lead a small group of incoming students on a
student led trip. Several of our sisters are involved in Dance Workshop, which showcases a variety
of dance pieces each semester with student dancers and choreographers.
This year’s Hungry, Hungry Kappapiller event, as well as the accompanying book drive and bake
sale, were well attended and successful, and the Delta Zeta chapter raised $675 for Reading is
Fundamental, the Kappa Foundation, and for a local organization, TESSA. The chapter has also
begun a relationship with a local elementary school, Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary, where sisters
tutor young students in math and reading.
Overall, the Delta Zeta chapter has continued to work towards forming stronger bonds with one
another, with our community, and with the other Greek organizations on campus.
Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.
In 2015, Colorado College has made great progress on the upcoming renovation of the Tutt
Library. The college has also launched programs to encourage dialogue between students and
faculty alike on difficult topics such as race, the hook-up culture, and diversity at the school.
The Delta Zeta chapter has seen much growth throughout recent years. However, the women of
Delta Zeta have remained dedicated to strong academic performance. The members of our chapter
also have diverse interests. Each woman’s unique talents and extracurricular involvements come
together to make the chapter a place for sisters to discover new organizations and interests through a familiar face.
The women of Delta Zeta in 2015 have been characterized by a strong commitment to academics, to leadership in Kappa as well as outside of the chapters, and to strengthening the organization and bonds within the chapter.
Traditionally, the Delta Zeta chapter has supported TESSA, a local organization devoted to providing resources for survivors of domestic violence. We have donated money raised from our philanthropic events to TESSA each year, and collaborated with other Greek organizations at Colorado College to raise money for this organization. The Delta Zeta chapter has also traditionally been involved in tutoring local, elementary aged children in the Colorado Springs community. This fall, we began a partnership with Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School, where twice a week sisters devote hours to helping young students with their math and reading skills.
We support TESSA because this organization does great work for Colorado Springs by providing excellent aid and educational opportunities. TESSA has a strong and valuable relationship with the Greek organizations on the campus and with the greater Colorado College community.
We have chosen to form a relationships with the Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School because the faculty and students at the school are enthusiastic about our partnership and share a commitment to providing an enriched and diverse learning experience for their students. Our tutoring program this semester has been very successful, and the chapter hopes to develop a stronger relationship with the school going forward.
==Highlights of the 2020s==