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==Highlights of 2011-2019:==
In the spring our chapter participated in Greek Sing with Pi Kappa Alpha, although we did not place in the competition. Our chapter did succeed however in winning a week-long philanthropy event in April, Derby Days, which was hosted by Sigma Chi. As a result of this win, our chapter received a trophy in recognition for our efforts and a donation to a charity of our choice. Additionally, we received the Gracious Living Award from Nationals in June, while our Vice President of Standards attended the convention. Also in June, our house underwent renovations that resulted in improved conditions in two dorm quadrants of the building and our study room.
In September, our chapter sponsored a member's mother's artwork exhibit titled "Portraits of Lupus" by raising money through a Lunch Box Auction with members of Delta Tau Delta. Our chapter participated in a second Lunch Box Auction with the fraternity in November. Our chapter also raised money for the charities which we support through our annual Hot Dog Days. This year, we raised more money than we have ever raised in the past. In terms of campus-wide events, our chapter had many members participate in Pitt Make a Difference Day. In terms of nation-wide events, our chapter witnessed the fall 2012 election resulting in the re-election of President Obama.
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 2020s:==