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There have been a variety of changes this year on campus. The first of which was a series of bomb threats targeted at various university buildings. The threats began in February and persisted through April. Members of our chapter were forced to evacuate their classrooms multiple times per week. The threats were both a nuisance but also a legitiate concern to many of our sisters. The person responsible for these threats was eventually identified by the FBI and resulted in an arrest. Students on campus were relieved of the burden of having their belongings searched before entering classrooms when they returned to campus in the fall. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett came to campus this past spring as well to explain the severe budget cuts that higher education will face (including Pitt). Some positive changes on campus included a new football coach, who coincidentally is one of our newer sister's father. The university is also in the process of building a new dorm building for freshmen that wil be complete this spring.
==Highlights of 2014==
Awards: Cathedral Standards of Excellence Risk Management Award
Special Events: Trip to Pittsburgh Zoo, "Welcome to the Sweet Life" Bid Day Celebration, Trip to Soergel's Orchard
Traditions: Dean's List Celebrations, Chapter Dinners, Founder's Day Celebration, Sister of the Week, Smart Cookies (sweets awarded weekly to sisters who have received an outstanding grade or employment/internship), Participation in Greek Sing and Pitt Dance Marathon
Philanthropic Involvement: Lunchbox Auction (fraternities bid for meals prepared by the sisters) and the Kappa Spelling Bee to benefit Reading Is Fundamental, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation; Participated in Pitt Make A Difference Day; Kappa Dog Days (sold hot dogs) to benefit Children's Miracle Network, Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club
Our chapter has grown substantially as a result of taking 33 new members during Fall '14 Recruitment. We're very excited about the diversity, creativity, and leadership experience these girls have brought to our chapter.
The chapter owns a house on Bayard Street which we acquired in full in 2006. Our chapter-owned house is occupied by approx. 35 sisters and a house mom. It is a 3-story building with a study room, TV room, dining room, formal room, and two kitchens. Our cook prepares meals for the sisters who live in on most days of the week.
Historical Badge: This badge is traditionally and currently worn by the chapter president. It once belonged to Olive Phillips, born 4/15/1815 and deceased 4/01/1915. Olive was initiated into the Rho Deuteron Chapter (Ohio Wesleyen) and as an "honorary" member.
==Highlights of 2020s:==