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==Highlights of 2011-2019==
(From chapter history reports, scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)==2012==
The chapter’s annual RIF fundraiser is our book fair. Additionally, the members are excited to announce the creation of an exclusive lipstick expressly created for Kappa. Founder and owner of Montreal-based Shmink Cosmetics, Steven Reti has collaborated with our chapter to create a one-of-a-kind lipstick shade, Kappagirl, with all proceeds from sales to benefit RIF. Kappagirl is a youthful, fashionable and universally wearable pink that is beautiful on every woman who has tried it.
Throughout 2012 the Delta Kappa chapter worked tirelessly to improve their recruitment strategy. In the spring, their hard work paid off with a new member class of nearly 50, more than tripling the previous years intake. The Kappa 'canes also focused heavily on academics and during 2012 moved up in the rankings of sorority GPA's while remaining above the all student average. Kappa'Housing:'''s third main goal was to incorporate more community service which the sisters did with a variety of service days and fundraising partnerships with the American Cancer Society, Reading is Fundamental, Camillus House and of course, the Kappa Foundation.
In the winter and spring of 2012 the women of Delta Kappa celebrated their graduating seniors with a variety of events such as reverse owl and letter, as well as a senior tea. Of course, all sisters attended a lovely founders day brunch the following October, hosted by the Miami alumni association. In March of 2012 sister Danielle Landau won the Lady of the Dove Scholarship pageant making her the sweetheart for the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on campus. The chapter also hosted their 3rd annual Lilly Pulitzer trunk show for the entire campus community with a portion of the proceeds going to a sister in financial need. UM students and faculty enjoyed the scholastic book fair hosted by the Kappa women and the chapter exceeded their fundraising goals for the event!
In the fall the Delta Kappa chapter participated with Phi Delta Theta fraternity in homecoming, placing 2nd overall. Additionally, Kappa sister Alix Bigley was crowned homecoming queen, which marked the second year in a row that Kappa held the Queen title. This was great PR for the sisters and really fostered a growing relationship with the brothers of phi delta theta. Later in the fall the presidential election excited the campus and many sisters helped with both political sides of the campaign. Finally the year came to a close with lots of secret santa's, donating to the those in need including the Kappa holiday sharing program, and sister Lauren Ruben, worked tirelessly on a campus wide hurricane sandy relief fund. 2012 was a year of great success in recruitment and academics as well as social and campus wide events for the sisters of the Delta Kappa chapter!
'''Philanthropy:'''The University of Miami campus is in the process of massive renovations. The Cox Science Center is in the process of adding an addition that will nearly double the size of the main science building on campus. With the addition, more classes will be accommodated as the number of students studying the sciences continues to increase. An art building that was severely damaged during a hurricane and left vacant for years began undergoing renovation in the spring of 2012. The new student activities center is progressing steadily with an anticipated opening date set for fall 2013. In addition, cosmetic changes are occurring all over campus, such as a sidewalk-widening project on San Amarro Drive making the edges of campus more pedestrian friendly. Starting in the fall of 2012 new walls were constructed along the same stretch of road as well improvement of parking lots in the area to accommodate more commuting students. During the fall of 2012 homecoming festivities, a new “U” statue was presented to the campus. The statue quickly became an icon for the school as it sits on the green adjacent to the bookstore.
  '''Convention Awards:''' The women of Delta Kappa continue the chapter’s strong tradition of a close-knit sisterhood. Their kindness and support provide the basis necessary to establish a home away from home. Sisters truly understand and embody the Kappa values of leadership, scholarship, and friendship. Delta Kappa women are represented in all facets of campus life from student government to special interest organizations. Within the chapter, sisters are always sharing their leadership experiences and encourage the chapter to get involved. The University of Miami holds a high academic standard. As a result, Delta Kappa members are driven to make every effort to perform at their best. Friendships formed in the chapter are very strong. Many alumni still come back to visit sisters demonstrating a bond linking Kappas beyond college years.

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