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'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Marty Lewis Cornelius, 1952, Artist and scene/costume designer
Aleta Cornelius Malm Eastman, 1952, Award-winning artist, painter and art teacher
=='''The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)'''==
Andrew Carnegie, in an agreement with the city of Pittsburgh, founded Carnegie Technical Schools in 1904 on the edge of a large city park. In 1912, renamed Carnegie Institute of Technology, it included the College of Engineering and Science, the College of Fine Arts, and Margaret Morrison Carnegie College. This was “Tech” when Kappa Phi Delta, the oldest sorority in the women’s college of Margaret Morrison Carnegie, petitioned Kappa.
Unfortunately as the 1960s continued the interest in sorority life and traditional values held appeal for fewer women students and Delta Xi suffered as did the other national Panhellenic groups. In spite of the long-awaited “place of our own” which should have bound the chapter together, unity and cohesiveness were lacking, and after a period of disorganization a graduate counselor was assigned. Rush and other areas improved, but only temporarily.
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In 1975, the Delta Xi sisters won Greek Sing with the help of Phi Kappa Theta. In 1978, Kappa received an Appreciation Award from the March of Dimes for their efforts.
The sisters of Delta Xi were involved in many activates both in and out of the chapter. From 1980-1984, KKG enjoyed events such as Crush Party, Panhellenic events, and sister bonding. The sisters were also involved with intramural sports and the team was known as the KKG Krusaders. The sisters worked on campuswide projects such as booth and had Big Little Sister week, in which new members were welcomed into the Delta Xi chapter. Delta Xi sisters were recognized in “The Key”. During these years, the sisters of the Detla Xi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma worked together to create an effective chapter.
The Delta Xi’s worked hard to get their name out campus and received the 1997 Golden Key for outstanding achievement. A popular philanthropy was the Kappa Kappa Gong Show to benefit Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Classes were canceled on September 11, 2001, the day of the tragic terrorist attack on the United States and an outdoor candlelit vigil was held that night. This event was attended by hundreds of people, including a lot of sisters. The next day a gathering was held in the University Center to give faculty, staff and students the opportunity to discuss issues and share feelings. A blood drive was held and so many people responded that people had to be turned away at the door. A number of sisters participated in the drive by acting as volunteers or donating blood. The university's annual United Way Campaign started "The September 11th Fund" to provide members of the university community with an opportunity to contribute to disaster relief efforts. Our chapter started a canned foods and old clothes drive at the house as part of its effort to contribute to disaster relief.
Housing: In 2009, Delta Xi moved into their current house on the Greek House. With double the girls living in the house, the Kappas became more prevalent on campus and the size of the Greek Community began growing exponentially.
The Delta Xi chapter had a very eventful year in 2011. In the spring we performed "The Wedding Singer" with the brothers of Delta Tau Delta for Carnegie Mellon's annual Greek Sing competition. We won second place and had a wonderful time. For CMU's Spring Carnival our chapter built a booth called Kappa Kosmic Galaxy, as the carnival's theme was "When I Was Your Age…". As for philanthropy we hosted Pasta Pasta Sauca in the spring and in the fall many of us attended a variety of philanthropic activities, including Greek Service Day. Each sister completed at least ten hours of service.
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'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''
Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or 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!