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'''Formerly Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts established in 1858, Ames, Iowa; Iowa State University of Science and Technology'''
''' Delta Omicron Founded May 18, 1946'''
'''1,836 initiates (as of June 2016)'''
'''Charter Members:'''Dorothy Elizabeth Bonnell, Elizabeth Faye Collins, Dorothy M. Crawford, Barbara Ferguson, Lorraine Lee Guernsey, Betty Lou Hall, Patricia Ann Hedge, Helen Marie Hochriem, Myrllin Lee Huff, Eleanor Anne Lagoni, Carolyn Ann Mitchell, Nancy Nix, Ethelyn Julia Scott, Evelyn Marie Scott, Virginia Sharp, Rosalie Fergueson Thomas, June Marie Welch, Ruth Noi Wright. ------------
-------'''Some of Delta Omicrons’s Outstanding AlumnaeCharter Members:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categoriesMary Elizabeth Bartlett, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)Jean Ellen Brown, Jean Burleigh Carlisle, Beatrice Emma Carnall, Florence Mary Daub, Norma May Deacon, Mary Francis Fitzgerald, Margaret Robert Gale, Norma Florence Gibson, Blanche Anne Gutfinski, Mary Evelyn Holton, Claire Dorothy Horton, Elizabeth Marie Huban, June Marie Kenney, Lucille Bridge Lawrence, Avis Mary Ryan, Priscilla Scott, Doris Jeanette Sheldon, May Marle Thayer, Martha Abbott Treml
'''Fraternity Council Members'''
Colleen Blough (Tallman), Traveling Consultant 1986-1988; Jill Lansing (Edsen), Traveling Consultant 1997-1998; Kylee Deterding, Traveling Consultant 2001-2003; Allison Bernard, Leadership Consultant, 2011-2012; Mattea Rainforth, Chapter Consultant, 2014-2015, Province Director of Chapters- Epsilon North, 2015-2016
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Janice Lutjen Kreamer, 2002, Civic leader;'''Fraternity Loyalty Award:'''
Additional Outstanding Delta Omicron Alumnae: Elva Allen, Graduate Counselor 1965-1966;
==The Early Years==
Delta Omicron’s history seems to bring simultaneous memories of national officers, three Kappa graduate counselors, a small group of unchartered Ames alumnae, the effects of World War II, Iowa State College President Charles E. Friley, and the Panhellenic spirit on Iowa State’s campus.
The first recorded Kappa Kappa Gamma event was a tea held at the Pi Beta Phi house in honor of Graduate Counselor Wilma Winberg (Johnson), Massachusetts, on September 23, 1945. Wilma was sent to Iowa State by the Fraternity with the idea of starting a chapter there. Among the honored guests were the members of the Extension Committee; Fraternity President Ruth Kadel Seacrest, Nebraska; former field secretary and Extension Chairman Martha Galleher (Cox), Ohio Wesleyan; and Frances De Puydt, Iowa. Residence directors, presidents of all organized houses on campus, and faculty members also attended.'''Additional Outstanding Delta Nu Alumnae'''
Obviously impressed with the situation at Iowa StateWilma Winberg (Johnson), the extension committee unanimously recommended that active chapters vote for the colonization of a new Kappa chapter at Iowa State. The Grand Council endorsed the colonization and work was started in the fall of Graduate Counselor 1945.-1947;Two more graduate counselors had been sent to Iowa State by winter quarterJanice Persson (Williams), 1946. They were Patricia Pillar Graduate Counselor 1972-1973;Monica Young (SheltonMcKenney), KansasGraduate Counselor 1974-1975; Heather Hartman (Howard), and Arma Jo Smith Chapter Consultant 1989-1990; Kristen White (NorthupPease), Kansas State. The first rush party was on January 3, 1946, at the home of Ruth Shaw Gilman, Drake. The Ames alumnae, girls from Beta Zeta at IowaChapter Consultant 1996-1997;Jill Heggie, and Gamma Theta at Drake assisted the graduate counselors.Gymnast;
Seventeen girls were rushed and pledged. The pledge pin was a gold “ΔΟ.” The new pledges continued to live in various dormitories on campus and they met at the Memorial Union. Delta Omicron was now a reality and finding housing was the next goal.
World War II was over, but the effects were still very evident. Most of the men between 20 and 44 had been eligible for military service. Lumber, scrap metal and all building materials had been rationed. Therefore, labor and materials for construction were non-existent, certain food items were limited, and the college enrollment was low. However, between 1944 and 1946 military men started to return to school and Iowa State’s enrollment tripled.-----
Installation took place in 1946 with Before a sorority system existed on the Grand Council and members campus of Massachusetts State College, Delta Phi Gamma, open to all women of Nebraskathe college, Drake and Iowa University chapters attendingserved as a social organization. A banquet certainly In the fall of 1931, this Greek letter society was in order even though some food rationing divided into three closed groups, one of which was still in effectAlpha chapter of Sigma Beta Chi, founded February, 1932. A place to seat that many people also presented In the fall of 1933, nineteen members moved into a problem. President Charles F. Friley, personally came to the rescuehouse at 314 Lincoln Avenue. He made sure that the Memorial Union It was available for the banquet rented and adequate food was servedrun on a cooperative plan.
The initiation for In the 18 charter members (one girl pledged after the original 17) took place fall of 1941, Sigma Beta Chi became interested in the Memorial Unionaffiliating itself with a national fraternity and began negotiations with Kappa Kappa Gamma. Executive Secretary Clara O. PierceIn July, Ohio State1942, presided over the initiation and Gamma Theta was the installing chapter. It would be hard to say which event was the highlight members of Sigma Beta Chi were informed that the installation weekend: the silver punch bowl presented to the chapter by the Iowa State Interfraternity Council, the silver dish presented by Panhellenic Council or the cake made with rationed butter and sugar. It was group had been granted a charter at the same time that Wilma Winberg presented a scholarship ring to the girl who showed the greatest scholarship improvement. The tradition still continued Kappa convention in 1975Canada.
Installation was over and all efforts could be aimed at the housing problem. Again, President Friley came to the rescue and made available an old house that the college owned at 128 Lynn Avenue. Delta Omicron could rent the house for $200 month. The house had been used for That fall a graduate studentscounselor, but now the Kappas could call it home for a few years. Beds and study desks were provided with the house, but all of the kitchen equipment had to be purchased. Dishes and glassware were easily acquiredAlice Anne Longley (Roberts), but when a stove and refrigerator had to be obtainedDePauw, introduced the effects of World War II were again felt. The Kappas were able chapter to purchase a used refrigerator from the ΣΑΕs for $300. Records show that the kitchen was equipped for less than $ 550.In the fall of 1946Kappa ways, rush was conducted in this temporary house. The physical aspects of instructing the house were certainly no help girls in rushing. The carpeting sorority lore, and preparing them for their big days in December when the house was so bad that one rushee caught her heel and fellnew Kappa chapter, Delta Nu, would be officially installed.
The search Kappa dignitaries arrived on campus for permanent housing continued and in the fall of 1947 the lot at Ask and Sunset installation weekend. Initiation for 33 was purchased for $13held on Saturday, December 12, 1942,500and Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had become a fact. Much festivity followed with a candlelight banquet that night. The Fraternity architect drew plans for the new house and A campus reception was held in the fall home of 1948, these plans were presented to the active chapter. However, the lot, which was next door to the Tau Kappa Epsilon housecollege dean, was later sold to the Tekes for their expansion program.MeanwhileWilliam Machmer, life continued at 128 Lynn and that year Kappa Alpha Theta came to the campus. The Kappas invited the Thetas to combine spring formals for a “Kite and Key’ dancefollowing day.
In 1949 Iowa State’s Panhellenic Council invited officers of eleven national sororities to gather Members were active on campus. Delta Omicron’s President was elected president of the conference.After the plans for the chapter house at Sunset , scholarship held high priority, and Ash had been changed, the decision progress was made during that first year as Delta Nu members tried to purchase the Roger Williams Baptist Student Center at 120 Lynn Avenue in May, 1949. Remodeling was to begin as soon as school was out. Again the achieve Kappa architect and interior decorator made all the plans for the remodeling and sizeable additionstandards.
Remodeling began before the new Baptist Church was completed, so the minister and his family moved to 128 Lynn and the Kappas moved to Oak Hall for fall quarter of 1949. Rush was held at the Memorial Union and the church was completed by the end of fall quarter. The girls moved back to 128 Lynn until the remodeling was finished. Mother’s Day, 1949, was “Move Day” and this time the move was permanent.
Even though the decorating was done by an interior decorator, it was several years before she saw the end result. In the meantime, the ΚΚΓ house was frequently visited by Iowa State’s interior design classes as an example in the “utmost of poor taste.” Delta Omicron had been sent the wrong living room furniture.'''Housing'''
It appeared that a temporary move might again have to be made in May, 1971. The city’s Building Inspector asked that five rooms in war years affected the northeast corner chapter. During 1944 and 1945, Delta Nu was housed at Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa while the house not be used due to structural weakness brothers were serving in that corner of the buildingarmed forces. The girls doubled In the fall of 1943, sisters campaigned by setting upa booth in Stockbridge Hall where war bonds and stamps were sold. In the spring of 1946, but continued to live Delta Nu alumnae were incorporated and purchased a new home at 120 Lynn until major repair was done 314 Lincoln Avenue, the house once used by Sigma Beta Chi. Delta Nu had a permanent home; the boys would be back soon to take over the corner of the Phi Sigma Kappa house; a peacetime campus had returned.
Delta Omicron’s history includes a letter written in 1970 by Dr. E. W. Peterson, professor of political science, who had lived on Lynn Avenue and had watched the Kappas come and go since 1946. He had always been an “adopted Dad” and attended the Dads’ Weekends. The letter was full of his appreciation for the thoughtfulness of the Kappa chapter, of his high opinion of the girls’ abilities in class and on campus, and of the other neighbors’ enjoyment of Delta Omicron. The page was called, “A Brief History of the Kappas as Seen Through the Eyes of Appreciative Neighbors” and it ended, “. . . from the whole neighborhood I bring thanks . . .”
Dr. Peterson pointed out that the chapter had always been active in campus affairs. In 1955 there were so many Delta Omicrons in key Veishea (an all-campus event) positions that the Veishea Central Committee installed a special Veishea phone at the Kappa house.
The alumna of the chapter also have been outstanding in activities. In 1970, Iowa State University awarded the Outstanding Young Alumnus award to one alumna and another was named to a special Iowa Governor’s Committee. In 1973 an alumna was the first woman to pass the Air Force Survival test.
At the 1972 Fraternity Convention Delta Omicron received the Edith Reece Crabtree Panhellenic Award and the Rheva Ott Shryock gavel was presented to the alumnae club for its work with the chapter. Without the Ames Alumnae Club and its loyal members, it is doubtful that either Delta Omicron or the written history of Delta Omicron would be a reality.--------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives'''Changes, Traditions and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.--------------------------------Honors'''
==Highlights As the years progressed, members of Delta Nu achieved many honors, scholastic and social. A luncheon, in the Lord Jeffrey Inn on December 13, 1952, celebrated Delta Nu’s 10th anniversary as a member of the 1970s== “Kappa family.” Alpha province members joined in the festivities.
Bell-bottom pants and and long hair were the trends that started off the 1970’s but by In the latter part spring of the decade1954, there were rumors of new housing for the “preppy” look became popularchapter. Requests to President Jean Mather had taken effect. A joint sorority drive was led by Delta Nu to improve sorority housing. Turtle necks with corduroy pants It was not until 1960–1961 that the house corporation began planning a new house. Three lots were purchased in look 1962 and everything was monogrammed! Disco was in the music spring of choice and Motown artists1964, such as Michael Jackson were becoming well knownDelta Nu moved to 32 Nutting Avenue. In Iowa, the drinking age The dream was eighteen, which made socials easy to coordinate as you didn’t have to worry about minorsapproaching reality. The main issue in move was so exciting. No one minded as the chapter was excessive drinking plumbers and several members had carpenters continued to meet with the Standards Committeework. Anorexia and Bulimia were just beginning to be a problem A cement-mixer in the house. Microsoft middle of the formal living room was founded in 1975 and the only computers on campus were giant mainframes in campus buildingsa commonplace thing.
==Highlights of the 1980s:==Two years later, on December 10, 1967, a buffet, fraternity appreciation program, and gifts to charter members made a lively 25th anniversary party for Delta Nu.
The 1980’s was a decade where Each of the women previous 32-years brought recognition of achievement of Delta Omicron continued their strong involvement members of the chapter. There have been nominations to Who’s Who in a myriad of activities American Colleges and Universities, elections to Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, Scrolls, and eventsMortar Board. They were always up to In 1968, an active won the challenge Miss University title and frequently placed that same year Delta Nu won first prize for its homecoming float. The first graduate counselor from the chapter was Wilma Winberg Johnson in 1945 who went to Iowa State University. Janice Persson Williams went to the top three University of Nebraska in 1972 to share her Kappa experience. In 1974, Monica Young served her graduate counsellorship at the various sorority and fraternity eventsUniversity of Pittsburgh. It didn’t matter if it required athleticism---------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, creativity or talent, somehow Delta Omicron women always shined1870-1976. Popular activities were: HomecomingThe information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, Veishachapter meeting minutes, Varietiesletters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, Greek Weekthe Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, Derby Day’s and “Yell Like Hell”, just The Key. Each chapter is expected to name a fewupdate its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.
The chapter continued to experience years of strong recruitment and outstanding pledge classes. Kappa was a well respected chapter on campus and the members were very involved in Panhellenic and Greek life.
The fashion in this decade was bold. Women started donning leg warmers, side pony tails, acid washed jeans and Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses. Most jackets, blouses and dresses had shoulder pads in them and hair was often permed and big.
In 1986, a Delta Omicron member, Colleen Blough (Willoughby) was chosen to be a Fraternity Field Representative. This was an honor for both Colleen and ==Highlights of the chapter. 1970s:==
The 80’s were also filled with challenges. The State Increasing political awareness and political and economic liberty of Iowa raised women continued to grow through the legal drinking age from 18 1970s decade. Opposition to 21years of age. This meant that the majority of Vietnam War, nuclear weapons, hostility to the house was no longer authority of legal drinking agegovernment and big business were popular. Much education Advocacy of world peace and training was implemented to keep the women of the chapter on the right track. During this decade the chapter had several years when its chapter G.P.A. declined. A new emphasis on scholarship was implementedenvironmental movement increased dramatically.
When Omicron Deuteron was re-colonized at Simpson College Notable events were: a rise in the use of terrorism by militant organizations around the world; in 1972 students proudly watched as Mark Spitz won seven gold medals in 1989, swimming for the US. Days later eleven Israeli athletes were massacred by Palestinian terrorists; Kent State University shootings with four killed and nine injured caused disbelief and shock throughout the women country; President Nixon resigned in 1974 while facing charges of Delta Omicron answered impeachment for the call Watergate scandal; Vietnam War came to help with Simpson’s fall rusha close in 1975; space exploration continued; first supercomputer was created; verdict of Roe vs. The Delta Omicron members demonstrated Wade was handed down by the sisterhood of Kappa and shared songs Supreme Court; voting age for all federal and skits from their rush parties. It state elections was incredibly helpful lowered to 18 years; United States held its first Earth Day with thousands of college students participating; and the presence and rise of significant numbers of women as heads of Omicron Deuteron. state and heads of governments around the world increased
Mom and Dad Miller became the house parents of the Delta Omicron house in 1984. In 1986 the chapter underwent a 3,000 square foot renovation which included additional space for the Millers. During the remodel, Dad Miller had to shower at a local fraternity three blocks away. The renovation added a formal living room, chapter/study room, eleven bedrooms, pajama lounge, four baths and a laundry room. The women were thrilled to move back in to their newly renovated house. In 1987, the Millers were chosen as House Parents of the Year during Greek Week.
'''Philanthropy==Highlights of the 1980s:''' ==
The members This decade saw the following events: election of Delta Omicron always seemed up President Ronald Reagan; Sandra Day O’Connor selected as the first woman justice to the task of rolling Supreme Court; first Space Shuttle, Columbia, lifted off ; Beirut barracks bombing occurred killing American and French servicemen; Lockerbie Disaster when terrorists blew up their sleeves and either staging its own fundraiser or participating the plane over Scotland; Chernobyl disaster in other philanthropic events. There is no doubt that their efforts made an impact on their community. They held exciting events like Car Smash where participants had the opportunity for a fee, to take a swing at a beat up car Ukraine filled much of the world with a sledgehammer radioactive debris; Challenger disaster left six astronauts and their annual Hitting for one woman school teacher dead; protestors at Tiananmen Square were crushed by the Peoples Liberation Army of China; fall of the Homeless softball tournament. They participated in Berlin Wall was the Balloon Derby to help support most momentous event of the Ames Emergency Residence Project and graciously accepted decade; oil tanker Exxon Valdez caused one of the invitation to join worst ecological disasters ever; War on Drugs accelerated; worldwide the efforts beginning of other Greek organizations. In the community they supported Meals AIDS pandemic; and rejection of smoking based on Wheels, local blood drives and other philanthropic effortshealth issues. Personal computers experienced massive growth.
'''Chapter Convention AwardsDuring the decade the chapter selected various goals to work toward. They were as follows:'''to create a better national image through communication, committees, and advisers; improve chapter relations with alumnae; and through programming and limiting the amount of social events, to emphasize the importance of scholarship to pledges and actives.
==Highlights of In 1988, the 1990s==chapter was faced with its greatest challenge when Panhellenic switched to a deferred rush in the spring and an open rush in the fall.
The women of Delta Omicron continued to be incredibly active in campus and Greek Life organizations. When one looks at the list of organizations the members Individuals annually were involved inrecognized on varsity sports teams, honoraries, it’s impressive. They also continued the tradition Mortar Board, Order of excelling in campus events such as Varieties Omega, Golden Key Honor Society, Who’s Who, Panhellenic and VEISHEA. Awards Student Government officers, and recognitions were frequent. It was especially rewarding for them to win the 1991Veishea People’s Choice Award for their Our Backyard float that they built with the men of Delta Tau Deltavarsity cheerleaders.
During the early part of the 1990’s Delta Omicron maintained its focus on improving academic excellence. They kicked off the decade with the theme of S.O.S., Save Our Scholarship, and as the decade moved on, the scholarship improved and the goals shifted to improving participation levels at events.
In 1995, the chapter received the Golden Key Award for achieving the third level of Kappa’s Challenge to Excellence. It was an honor to receive the award during Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 125th Anniversary. '''Housing:'''
The In 1984 there were 60 active members living in the chapter celebrated it’s 50th anniversary house. In 1985, the house underwent many renovations. All of the bedrooms, the den and study rooms were painted. New wallpaper and drapes were added in 1996the dining room. They hosted an open New drapes and mattresses were placed in the bedrooms, new tables, chairs and curtains were added to the study room, and the outside classic front columns and shutters were painted. In 1989 the living room and TV room were redecorated. The Delta Nu chapter house in October was the most beautiful and had a wonderful turnoutcared for sorority house on the U Mass campus.
Delta Omicron continued to have strong membership drives during the 1990’s. Year after year, they welcomed in another class of outstanding young women who quickly excelled in a myriad of activities.
'''Housing:''' Throughout the decade, Delta Nu was outstanding in its service and fundraising for others. They annually held their Halloween Party for the children of Amherst, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, and service at Boltwood.
In 1996One year they sponsored a child in New Mexico with money and gifts, raised money for the Theta Chi Fraternity’s chapter house burned to Missing and Exploited Children, helped construct a new playground for the ground. FortunatelyFort River Project, no members were injuredand with other Greeks raised several thousand dollars for Cancer, but it was participated in the walk-a tragic loss -thon for the men. The incident united the Greek community to rally around their fellow brothrenJimmy Fund, but it also sent a ripple and planted thousands of panic within the various house boards. The Kappa house started holding fire drills every semester and bulbs on the House Board made sure all fire alarms and security systems were up to code and inspected regularlyU Mass campus.
The Hitting for the Homeless softball tournament continued to be one of the chapter’s biggest philanthropic endeavors. They also dedicated many hours to Meals on Wheels and other local philanthropies. When it came to supporting their Greek partners, the women of Delta Omicron were glad to offer a helping hand, sing, dance, run, or do whatever needed to raise money and awareness for a cause.
'''Chapter Convention Awards==Highlights of the 1990s:'''==
06/30/96 Public Relations Award The1990s were often considered the true dawn of the Information Age. Info-age digital technologies became widely used by the general public. Highlights include: Gulf War with Iraq began in 1991, the same year as the Soviet Union’s dissolution ended; funeral procession of Diana, Princess of Wales, was mourned worldwide; bombings of the World Trade Center and the Oklahoma City Federal Building led to awareness of domestic and international terrorism as a real threat; Columbine High School massacre occurred; President Bill Clinton was a dominant political figure and scarred by the Lewinsky scandal; youth culture embraced environmental issues; record numbers of women were elected to high office in the US. ’92 became known as the “Year of the Woman.”
==Highlights Some of 2000the chapter goals during the decade were as follows: to improve cultural and academic awareness; to improve commitment to sisterhood; to promote New Member involvement before Initiation; to increase participation of all members in both mandatory and non-2010==mandatory events; and to promote faculty and alumnae relations.
At The U Mass social system became more restrictive. Kappas held their Date Party in the end of the decade fall and their formal in the chapter discovered that some of their “fun” activities were considered hazingspring. It was They instituted a wake up call for them to understand that they were making several of their new Crush Party where the members uncomfortablecould invite two guests. The chapter implemented education and training to ensure the members understand all aspects of hazing to overcome this issue. They prided themselves on sisterhood and leadership, so were working together to make sure annual Dessert Exchange was held for all of the members had a positive Kappa experiencesororities.
'''Housing:''' Said one president, “Our goal was to promote our scholarship through new programs and activities so that we could combine our college life with sisterhood to the fullest to strengthen and fulfill our hearts, soul, and mind. We went from 7th place in scholarship to #1.”
By 2010 there were 15 sororities and 27 fraternities on campus. Kappa was well-known and respected and had a strong name in the Greek and campus community.'''Housing:'''
'''Philanthropy:'''
Springtime was associated with the annual philanthropy - Kappa Kakes. The all you can eat pancake breakfast generally raised between $1,100 to $1,600 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. In the fall the chapter hosted Kappa Fiestas which annually generated thousands of dollars to support Reading is Fundamental and the Rose McGill Fund. ''Philanthropy:'''
'''General Convention Awards:'''
2006, Academic Excellence Honorable Mention;2006 Panhellenic Honorable Mention;2008, Most Improved Academic Excellence Honorable Mention;'''Chapter Convention Awards'''
'''Province Meeting Awards:'''
2007, Chapter/Advisory Board Relations Award==Highlights of the 2000s==
==Highlights of 2011-2019==
From chapter’s History Report: 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.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
==Highlights of 2012==
The 2012 calendar year was very eventful and exciting! We started out the new year with the transition ==Highlights of the new officers to the chapter council. At this time, most of the chapter was busy with Varieties (a short musical). We were paired with the men of Delta Tau Delta, the women of Alpha Delti Pi, and the men of Acacia. Many of the girls in our chapter also helped out with Dance Marathon which raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. After Varieties was over, Greek Week was quickly approaching. We were paired with the men of Lambda Chi and Phi Delta Theta. We did very well in Lip Sync and earned the People's Choice Award. We also participated in tournaments, olympics, Polar Bear Plunge, and banner. We ended this eventful week with our annual philanthropy Kappa Kakes. As always, it was a huge success and the proceeds went to the Children's Miracle Network. Shortly after our philanthropy, we had Mom's weekend. It took place at our chapter house where our moms and us participated in a fulfilled weekend that included different things such as brunch, a silent auctioning, and jewelry making. We ended our year by earning one of the highest honors, Presidents Award.2011==
Our fall semester started off great with Formal Recruitment. We were honored to add an amazing new pledge class The University of 39 girls to the chapterMassachusetts Amherst has seen some changes so far in this decade. Homecoming started off quickly as we came to school. We were paired with From the men beautification of Pi Kappa Alpha and Beta Theta Pi. Our pairing participated in Yell like Hell and earned the People's Choice award. We also placed first in community service Southwest part of campus to making resident halls and first in tournaments. Shortly after homecomingclassrooms more eco-friendly, our annual fall philanthropy was held, Kappa Fiesta. This was very successful and the proceeds went to Reading university is Fundamentalseeing improvements. This year was also The town of Amherst has been working to clean up the third year for Kappa Carnival at Collins - Maxwell elementary school. During this, all of our chapter travels town by allowing stricter police enforcement to their elementary school and participates in different kinds of games and activities with themmaintain public safety. Kappa Karnival is a great way for our chapter to become involved in Following the community and put a smile on the little kid's faces. We also had Dad's weekend which was a success. We put on a tailgate for one loss of the Iowa State football games that all New England Patriots at Superbowl XLVI, the dads were invited police reacted to as well as an auction we held at our chapter facility. The year ended with officer transitions and passing the riots on the different rituals to the incoming leaders of Delta OmicronUMass Campus. Iowa State University has a beautiful campusThis riot made national news, thriving as students were arrested for gathering in a variety of activitieslarge groups and taunting police officials. Meanwhile, organizations, and clubs that are large led by the student body. Iowa State provides endless opportunities for students to get involved in leadership positions. Iowa State also has a very strong Greek community that offers 15 different sororities and 27 different fraternities for students to become a part women ofDelta Nu were welcoming the Leadership Consultant sent from National.
=='''Housing:'''For the 2011-2012 academic year, Delta Nu became the largest chapter on campus as well as the largest in Delta Nu history with 84 members. The sisters residing at 32 Nutting Ave have grown in the fields of recruitment, scholarship and athletics. More importantly, the sisters are the closest they have been compared to recent years. Delta Nu took on its biggest pledge class of 24 women in the fall of 2011, making them above quota set by Panhel. Highlights of 2013==the new member period included Bid Day, Initation, and Good Morning Sister.The chapter also had a great Senior Week with senior dinners and senior spotlights.
This previous year'''Philanthropy:'''In Spring of 2012, Delta Omicron chapter received a cumulative 3.23 GPANu raised over $2, which increased from 3.12 000 at the past semesterAnnual Pink Party! Pink Party raises money to support Susan G. Along with this, we had 52 girls on Dean’s list as well as four girls with a 4.0 GPA. We participated in Yell Like Hell Komen for Homecoming and received 2nd place overall, and won first place in community servicethe Cure to Breast Cancer. In Every year the Spring, we also were involved in Lip Sync sisters host a Barbeque and Varieties raffle off great prizes like Red Sox tickets and these were very fun for our chapter gift cards to be involved inAmherst's local eateries. This year we held our annual philanthropiesAt this years fundraiser, which are Kappa Fiesta in the Fall and Kappa Kakes in the Spring. Both sisters also hosted a Trunk Show, with parts of these events were successful, and the money raised goes towards Reading is Fundamental as well as proceeds going to the Children’s Miracle Networkphilanthropy. Challenges And on this year included re-vamping all of the chapter council positions and adding new and exciting programs that would get our chapter members involved and engagedday, we wear pink.
There have been no drastic changes on our campus recently, besides our VEISHEA weeklong celebration of the various colleges of Iowa State University. This celebration will be re-vamped and changed in the future to promote Iowa State University tradition and community. As for the overall nature of our chapter, we are moving forward in leadership as well as friendship, and are trying to work towards overall respect of one another and more involvement in general from the chapter members.
Over the past year, The Delta Omicron Nu chapter has accomplished had a very much. We have set many goals throughout the busy and exciting calendar year, and one by one we are meeting and exceeding these goals. One of our goals was to raise our chapter average GPA. We increased our chapter GPA were awarded Best Philanthropy by the PanHellenic council.07 to reach a chapter average of 3.32. Another goal was to become more involved in Throughout the Greek and Iowa State community. Since this goal has been set, year we have had took part in many members of our chapter join Blood Drive Committee, STARS, dance marathon different events and many morehad good philanthropic involvement. Four Delta Omicron members were even elected to be Rho Gammas We took part in the upcoming formal recruitmentRelay for Life, which is double the amount we had in the previous formal recruitment! We have participated in many Greek Events including LipSync for Greek Week and Yell Like Hell for homecoming. Our philanthropies are said close to our hearts due to be the best on campus. At fact that our fall all-you-can-eat nacho bar philanthropyhousemother, Kappa FiestaMyrtle Wright, we raised over four thousand dollars to go towards the Reading is Fundamental organization and Kappa Foundationa three-time cancer survivor. We also raised a large amount participated in Autism speaks and our favorite event of money for The Children's Miracle Network at our spring philanthropythe year, Greek Week, Kappa Kakesin April of 2015. Our chapter also attended an elementary school carnival and played games with young children who received tickets that they could redeem for children's books Also during the spring we donated to held our annual Pink Party philanthropy at our house in support of the carnivalSusan G. Komen foundation.
Our The Delta Nu chapter holds our chapter meetings in our chapter room located in the basement of our house has been around for many, many years. However, within the last decade, a new floor was added to the The chapter is an owned house allowing more women to live in. Every summer we get new renovations just off of our choice (within reason). For example, a third level was added, a new wing was added, a patio was added, and other minor changes as wellcampus. As of right nowThe university does not own it, around 65 women can live in our chapter it is owned homeby the Springfield Housing Association.
==Highlights of 2015==
One ==Highlights of the biggest challenges that our chapter faced this 2017=='''Philanthropy:'''2017 was a great year is for philanthropy within our warning of probation that we were placed on last August. Since then, we have made tremendous growth as a chapter. We made a list of goals at the beginning of the year that we wanted to focus on as a chapter councilhad five major events: Kappa Kissesfor Reading is Fundamental, Pink Party for Susan G. These goals consisted of making the chapter more aware of Kappa’s Bylaws and Standing Rules and valuesKomen, creating more efficient use of committeesPie a Frat Guy for our dance marathon forChildren’s Miracle Network, and to work on our sisterhood. Since then we have met these goals by having monthly sisterhoodsHalloween party with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Reading isFundamental, reading passages of the Bylaws and Standing Rules during chapter meetings, and using delegation in our committeesKappa Kappachinos for hurricane relief. Another one of In addition to the new philanthropy events added to our goals as a chapter was , we have been able to be utilizecommittee work within each position in 2017 more involved in the Greek community than ever before. This has increased involvement and to make a name excitement for Kappa on campus. We had four Rho Gammas from Kappa for formal recruitment, many members on ISU Blood Drive, the events and many members on the Iowa State Dance Marathon committee. One Kappa was also just elected to be the Vice President of Judicial Affairs on the Collegiate Panhellenic Council. We are continuing has allowed women without positions to become more get involved in the Greek and non-Greek community within the next couple of years as welldemonstrateleadership.
A recent change in our chapter is the retiring of our beloved Mom Miller. After 31 years serving as the Kappa '''Housing:'''We got some exciting house momupdates, she has retired. We will miss her dearly such as new furniture and hope an addition to get a new house mom just as caring and loving as her! The nature of our chapter is positiveroom.Our chapter goals included: Increasing senior involvement, involvednew philanthropy ideas including eventsfor the Kappa Foundation, and funholding more educational events. We recruited over 50 new members Our challenges included: Senior attendance and communication between formal recruitment CC and informal recruitmentadvisors.As for special events, and many of them spend a lot of time at we held our first ever Kappa Kappachinos event for the house and enjoy being around such a great group of girlsKappa Foundationfor sisters affected by Hurricane Maria.
One recent change '''Campus changes:'''Recent changes on campus that many girls in include an increasing emphasis on academic achievement. Each year, itbecomes more and more difficult to be admitted to UMass Amherst as a prospective student. The averageaccepted SAT scores and high school GPA requirements are currently higher than they have ever been.This has created a more competitive and more serious atmosphere surrounding schoolwork and academicexcellence on the house appreciate is the Starbucks that was just added across the street from KappaUMass Amherst campus. At any given time, there There is a Kappa always construction going on around campus in Starbucks ordering a drink before class or even studyingan ongoing effort to improve our facilities. Starbucks For example, an old building on campus called South College was renovated and is now a great beautifullocation with classrooms and open study spot and being so close space accessible to all students. UMass Amherst also upheld itstitle of #1 Campus Dining in America from the housePrinceton Review.As for our chapter, there are always girls studying there. Above that new StarbucksDelta Nu is full of dedicated, empowered, new apartment buildings have been addedsmart and strong women. These nice, fully furnished apartments are a popular hangout spot that So many Kappas enjoyof us have found our best friends through this chapter. A lot of women choose to live in these apartments because they are so close It’s wonderful to see such strong bonds formbetween the house members of Delta Nu, and it makes it very easy for them we hope to stop by any time and just hang outcontinue establishing lifelong friendships with oursisters.
Chapter ==Highlights of 2018=='''Philanthropy:'''What organization(s) has your With a new year came a new local philanthropy. As a chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours we decided to, in your community? Delta Omicron has been actively involved in donating money switch our local philanthropy from Susan G. Komen to Reading the Ellie Fund. The Ellie Fund is Fundamental, Kappa Foundationbased out of Needham, MA (where many current and Children’s Miracle Network. We continue to hold our fall philanthropy, Kappa Con Queso, which benefits Kappa Foundation former sisters grew up) and Reading is Fundamental. This year we raised a record breaking amount (over $7,600.00) non-profit that fights breast cancer and provides free services to be donated equally to Kappa Foundation ease the effects on cancer patients and Reading is Fundamentalfamilies. Our We held a spring philanthropy, Kappa Kakes, partners with Iowa State Dance Marathon BBQ to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. At this event, we invite members of Dance Marathon to come and set up a table for the guests to donate. In addition to that, we also have a lot of women participate in Dance Marathon, raising even more money for the Children’s Miracle Network. We also participate in a smaller service event, Kappa Karnival, at a local elementary school where we play games with kids and they receive tickets that they can then cash in for booksEllie Fund.
Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? We wanted to support Kappa Foundation because of what it does for Kappa Alumni and current Kappa Chapters. We believe that Reading is Fundamental is a very good organization that encourages literacy in children and adults and we think that this is a good cause to donate to because In April, we also have a strong belief participated in literacy. Partnering with Dance the annual UDance Marathon and donating to Children’s raise money for Baystate Children's Hospital, of the Children's Miracle Network is also something that we have a strong desire to doHospitals. Children’s Miracle Network is a great organization and helps a lot of children and their familiesUMass raised over $212, and we think it 000 for the hospital. Delta Nu is great proud to be able have contributed to help with thatthis amazing event. ==Highlights of 2020s:== From chapter’s History Report: 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.: '''Housing:'''
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'''University of Massachusetts established 1863, Amherst, Massachusetts'''
'''Delta Nu founded December 12, 1942 -- 20 charter members'''
'''1,851 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
'''Some of Delta Nu’s Outstanding Alumnae:'''
'''Fraternity Council Members:'''
Wilma Winberg Johnson, Province Director of Alumnae 1979-1981, 1982-1983, Director of Philanthropies 1986 -1990, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Board of Trustees 1994-1996, Graduate Counselor 1945-1947; E-Alice O'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' Connor Gorman, Province Director of Alumnae 1983-1985
Wilma Winberg Johnson, 1994
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Connie Benjamin Clery, 1992, Co-------founder of Security on Campus, safety legislation activist;
==The start of winter quarter, 1946, was delayed a few days because more than 500 unexpected students overloaded the administrative machinery. Virtually overnight the college faced a critical shortage of classrooms and housing. It was at this time that the ΚΚΓ alumnae started to look for chapter housing.Early Years==
Agitation to change the name of the college from Massachusetts State to the University of Massachusetts mounted during the 1946–1947 school year. Several members of Delta Nu were outstanding in their efforts to effect such a change. Meetings with the legislature in Boston and on campus were attended. The effort was successful in the fall of 1947.
At last the painting and papering were completed and the furnishings were in place. Delta Nu’s house was the first to be newly built for a campus sorority. With devoted alumnae help, the dream was realized.
In September, 1965, Delta Nu was host to the Alpha Province Meeting. The new house was formally dedicated that weekend. The three story brick structure was located at the end of one of Amherst’s quaint, characteristic streets and ideally near the campus. Frances Fatout Alexander, DePauw, Fraternity president, and Virginia Parker Blanchard, Boston, her assistant, were present at the house dedication.
'''HousingChapter Convention Awards:'''
Delta Nu was one of nine sororities at the University of Massachusetts. In 1988 Phi Mu sorority closed due to a small membership. There were 12 men’s fraternities but one was forced to close for breaking social probation.
Both pledges and actives were extremely active on campus and in the community with service to others. One chapter president said that the “People Power” of Delta Nu is its greatest asset. They annually celebrated Founders Day with a special dinner at the chapter house and recognized their alumnae with their 50-, 65- and 75-year pins.
A proud achievement came in 1984 when Delta Nu won the U Mass Gold Chapter Excellence Award for finishing first in nine of ten categories. They demonstrated excellence in member involvement in campus activities, scholarship (highest GPA), fund raising, public relations, and officer training.
More than once during the decade, the chapter held the highest cumulative grade point average among all of the Greek groups on campus. They annually participated in Greek Sing and built Homecoming Floats, finishing in first place in 1985, and helped new students move into their dorms.
'''Philanthropy:'''
'''PhilanthropyChapter Convention Awards:'''
Delta Nu remained one of nine sororities and Alpha Epsilon Phi colonized. Theta Chi and Alpha Tau Gamma were welcomed back to campus after suspension. Phi Mu Delta’s charter was revoked after violating Massachusetts anti hazing laws.
The chapter continued the annual Faculty Tea, participated in Homecoming events, celebrated Founders Day with their alumnae, moved new students into their dorms, began a Faculty Night Out babysitting service, and held workshops on Date Rape, Self Defense, Alcohol Awareness, and Time Management and Parents Day became popular. The chapter participated in a Greek-wide Seder for Jewish members. Delta Nu was the hostess chapter for the Rho Province Meeting.
In 1995 the chapter won Greek Sing. In 1996 Delta Omicron Kappas demonstrated their tradition of leadership Nu was chosen by participating in a variety of different clubs, organizations, honor societies, employers, and athletic activities on campus and in the community. Some of these include, but are not limited Fraternity to pilot an entirely new member program which was to Greek Week, SALT Company, Homecoming, Dance Marathon, Freshman Council, Jr. Greek Council, Panhellenic, Cyclone Alley, ISU Pom Squad, Colleges Against Cancer, and Blood Drivelast only six weeks. In 2007, 1997 at the end of Greek Week Rho Province Meeting, they won the women of Delta Omicron were honored with the President's Most Improved Chapter Award at the Vespers greek award ceremony. This honor acknowledged the chapter for meeting a minimum of 90% of the Collegiate Panhellenic Council's criteria throughout the calendar year.
Individual members were selected for honoraries, the Society of Women Engineers, Golden Key, Dean’s List, PH offices, Greenpeace, International Studies Association, Boltwood, cheerleading, Theatre Guild, Arabic Club, Truman Scholarship, and two Phi Beta Kappas.
In 1990, an alarm system was installed in the chapter house, the front walks were redone, and two computers were purchased for the study room. In 1994, the House Board sent seven members to General Convention. A new heating system and a new roof were installed. Several pieces of the living room furniture were reupholstered. In 1995 all bedrooms were freshly painted and new furniture purchased. New sinks and countertops were installed in the bathrooms.
The chapter continued the Halloween Party for the children of Amherst, the Newman Center Phon-a-thon, Dessert Exchange, and the Easter Party for children at battered women’s home. They participated in the Run for Horizon, Take Back the Night rally against violence to women, Jammin for Jimmy Fund, Americacares Program to clean up neglected neighborhoods, at Christmas made gift bags and delivered them to shelters, Breast Cancer Awareness Week, the Run for Newman, and the MS Walk-a-thon collecting cans to raise money for the Leukemia Society.
Globalization continued to influence the world. A prime contributor was the growth of the Internet. Wireless Internet became prominent and email became the standard form of communicating. Highlights included: George W. Bush being elected President; 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centers led the U.S. War on Terrorism at home and abroad; U.S. was once again involved in a war in Iraq and limited engagement began in Afghanistan; Mexican Drug War saw armed conflict between rival drug cartels which eventually would dominate the wholesale illicit drug market in the U.S.;. Virginia Tech Massacre became the deadliest shooting on a school campus; climate change and global warming became household words, and population growth skyrocketed. In 2008 Barack Obama became the first African American elected the U.S. President.
U Mass is a large public school, Greek Life involves a small percentage of the campus but all chapters were very involved on campus. Delta Nu had 48 members and many advisers lived close by. The chapter house is off campus but very close to many of the academic buildings.
Challenges were the involvement of second semester seniors and morale, spirit and attendance. The chapter held two scholarship banquets and recognized sisters with a 3.0 or higher, as well as those who made the Dean’s List. New members and their parents were invited to attend the banquets and the active members could invite anyone they wished. Senior Week was very special with activities, dinners and events. Bid Day, Heart Sis Night, Core Families and Initiation were highlights of the year. A BBQ recognized the alumnae special to the chapter.
'''Convention Awards:'''
Honorable mention for Signature Philanthropy Event
==Highlights of 2014==
Leadership Consultant Joe paid us a visit in the spring, which went very successfully and then again in fall, Leadership Consultant Malerie came to spend some time with us and spread her knowledge of kappa. We hold also had a trainer in the spring come to teach us more about committees and involvement. In fall we had our chapter meetings in annual Reading is Fundamental philanthropy with Big Brother Big Sister at our chapter room Dr. Seuss Party. Another exciting thing that occurred was that one of the Fall 2013 sisters, Marisa Mazzoni, attended Leadership Academy in Ohio. Some things our chapter owned facilityworked on trying to improve was senior involvement and attendance at events and house meeting. Delta Omicron is fortunate enough Another goal we set for ourselves was to try to have create a very nice house more unified chapter council so we could work with yearly renovations thanks to each other better and reach our awesome parent foundation's donations :)full potential.
Delta Nu’s housing has been around on our campus for quite 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.
'''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
choose from. It is a success every year and we continue to look for ways to improve the event.
In addition to Reading is Fundamental, the Delta Nu chapter is involved with the Susan G. Komen
organization. We hosted our annual Pink Party where we raised about $1600 for the fight against breast
cancer.
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.
'''Chapter 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 (guess we partied too hard). 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!