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==Highlights of 2011-2019:==
The University of Utah accepted an invitation to join the Pac-10 Athletic Conference with the University of Colorado in 2011, resulting in a name change to the Pac-12.
==2012==
As traditions go for Delta Eta, all members look forward to the Inspiration Week that takes place in the fall over the week leading into initiation. The first night is the returning of the pin ceremony, where the new members return their pins and become one step closer to initiation. Kappa family night is the next night, where big and little kappa families spend the evening together. The next day is family pass downs and the first part of ritual for the new members. The fourth evening of the week is a progressive dinner with each pledge class. Each pledge class is responsible for preparing a course of a meal to share with the new members (for example: sophomores appetizers, juniors main course, seniors desert). This gives each new member class time to bond with the new members.
The last evening of I-Week is the fireside dinner, where all the members dress in black dresses and the first part of initiation begins. All the new members then proceed to sleep at the Delta Eta Chapter house so they are present for initiation come morning. This week not only bonds the chapter as a whole, but also really brings the new member class closer together with each other.
There were several chapter goals set for Delta Eta in 2012. They varied because they were set to effect different areas of the chapter. A goal for each area:
•Self Discovery and Intellectual Development: Use chapter presentations to better educate members about the chapter budget, and present the information in a way that is clear and easy to understand.
•Interpersonal Development: Promote year-round involvement in recruitment through events, activities, and public relations
•Leadership and Skill Building: Add worth to committee nights by utilizing members and preparing assignments and activities for committee members
•Understanding an Appreciation of Kappa: Plan more interactive new member programs that are informative
The problem with having multiple goals in each of these areas is that it can be hard to meet multiple goals. This was the case with Delta Eta; the goals were also not designed to be measurable or easily attainable in comparison to the goals set for 2013.
Philanthropies were very successful for 2012. Delta Eta puts on two events per year (one per semester), “Kappa Soup” and “Kappa Gobble”. Kappa Soup takes place in the spring, and it’s an event where local businesses donate soups and everyone who attends can receive unlimited soup for five dollars. Kappa Gobble is similar; it takes place in November and businesses donate different types of pie. Many people on Greek row regard Kappa Gobble as their favorite philanthropy to go to. At Kappa Gobble in November 2012, over $2,500 was raised in just over three hours. Outside of Kappa sponsored events, members of Delta Eta were very philanthropic and participated in individual service events. When teamed with Pi Kappa Alpha, we raised over $3,000 for Relay for Life 2012. This was the second year in a row that Kappa and Pike raised the most money out of any Greek partners.
Approaching 2013, the University of Utah has been ranked 125 in the country by the best colleges and national universities magazine. The total undergraduate population is around 25,000 students. The university also inducted a new president, Dr. David W. Pershing, as it’s 15th president. University of Utah football had a primarily unsuccessful season, only winning a few games. All of campus was excited when we beat our rivals, the BYU Cougars in the annual “Holy War” football game. Kappas were among the many who rushed the field after the victory. ASUU (student government) put on many events, ranging from crimson nights to various types of fundraisers. In the spring, ASUU even booked Wiz Kalifa to perform at the Grand Kerfuffle annual concert. You could always find a group of Kappas at any ASUU event.
Delta Eta Chapter slightly struggled with bonding and sisterhood throughout the year, but has made large improvements in this area entering 2013. Although there were some struggles concerning sisterhood, members never lost enthusiasm. On bid day 2012, the whole chapter welcomed a great new pledge class. In November, Delta Eta held inspiration week which really helped bond all the members. At the end of the week, Delta Eta initiated 35 lovely new girls.