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==Highlights of 2020s2018:== Winter term - During our 2018 winter term we hosted multiple different study tables for our(Information sisters to come to the Kappa Kastle and get homework and studying done to help achieve theiracademic goals for the term. On March 3rd, we had a fun house dance with the theme beingDynamic Duos. We also participated in Delta Upsilons philanthropy and won it! We were able toput $150 toward the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation from chapter’s History Report: Scholarshipwinning their philanthropy. We alsowon the Lambda Chi Alpha philanthropy, group honors/awardsWatermelon Bash. Sophia Wooley and Laura Whitewere our scholars of the term. Alessandra Ferriso won the Kappa Kappa Gamma scholarship forGamma Mu.Spring Term- In April we hosted our first ever Kappas in the Key which was a 3 on 3 basketballcompetition. It was a very successful philanthropy and in the end we raised $4, traditions000 for the KappaFoundation and $2, special events, changes 000 for CARDV. We were able to participate in continuous ongoing biddingand received 8 new members and also initiated them in the spring. In May we hosted Mom’sweekend at our Kappa Kastle which included the all university Sing competition on campus or within chapterfriday night.The new members were able to establish a close relationship with the men of Delta Upsilon. Weended the term with a very fun Kite and Key house dance with Kappa Alpha Theta, overall nature which onlyhappens every 4 years at Gamma Mu.Fall Term- After a summer full of internships, study abroad and new house renovations wemoved back in to the chapterKappa Kastle to begin our work week to prepare for an amazing FallFormal Recruitment. We had a 100% retention rate and received 39 new members, chapter goals7 of them arekappa legacies. Our bid day theme was Kappa Karnival. This theme was really fun as it allowedmembers to dress in colorful fun outfits. We even had a bouncy house obstacle course and cottoncandy for the new members to enjoy! We celebrated Kappa Kappa Gammas 148th founders daywith a brunch at the house with the local alumni. We had 8 seniors head up to Portland, challenges Oregonto attend the Portland Alumnae Association Founder’s Day. November was a busy month as wecelebrated Dad’s Weekend with the men of Delta Upsilon and how they were overcomehosted our annual brunch on theSunday of dads weekend. We recently initiated 39 new members and 1 alumnae JenniferStegerholt which was a very special experience for all Gamma Mu members. Our fall term housedance was themed as a pajama party! It was the coziest house dance we’ve ever had. To end thebusy month we hosted our chicken wing eating contest philanthropy, Too Hot to Handle at theKappa Kastle. We raised $6, etc600 and donated 558 books to children.)To end the term before goinghome for winter break we had a sisterhood bonding Kappa Khristmakkah at our lovely KappaKastle.'''Housing:Describe the recent changes on campus and describe the chapter’s overall nature.'''This year Gamma Mu strived to be more involved on campus. All members of Gamma Mu arecurrently in or joining clubs on campus as well as working on-campus jobs. We have partneredmore with OSU and the community. We want to focus our attention on improving inclusiveness in the community.'''Chapter Philanthropy:What organization does the chapter support?'''Reading is Fundamental and Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) '''Why did the chapter choose this organization?'''We believe that continuous learning is important for everyone, and reading is a large aspect of that. Everyone should have access to books, which is why we take so much pride supporting Reading is Fundamental. We also take the safety of women everywhere extremely seriously, and believe that the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence does a great job of supporting women who have been hurt and need help. '''Chapter Facility''''''Convention Awards:Where does the chapter meet?'''All Gamma Mu members meet in our chapter room in the basement of our Gamma Mu chapter house, the Kappa Kastle