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|Image= [[File:DeltaXi.jpg|200px]] | |Image= [[File:DeltaXi.jpg|200px]] | ||
|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1944|02|17}} | |Founded= {{start date and years ago|1944|02|17}} | ||
− | |College= [ | + | |College= [http://www.cmu.edu/index.shtml Carnegie Mellon University] |
|Location= Pittsburgh, PA | |Location= Pittsburgh, PA | ||
− | |Homepage= [ | + | |Homepage= [http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/user/kappa/ Delta Xi Homepage] |
− | |Media= [ | + | |Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/pages/Category:Delta_Xi Media related to Delta Xi Chapter] |
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− | '''Chapter founded February | + | '''Chapter founded February, 1944''' |
− | '''1, | + | '''1,177 initiates as of June 2012''' |
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'''Additional Outstanding Delta Xi Alumnae:''' | '''Additional Outstanding Delta Xi Alumnae:''' | ||
− | Mary Lou Maurhoff (Stewart), Graduate Counselor, 1954-1955; Lori Jurgovsky (Johnston), Chapter Consultant, | + | Mary Lou Maurhoff (Stewart), Graduate Counselor, 1954-1955; Lori Jurgovsky (Johnston), Chapter Consultant, 191995-1996; |
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==Highlights of the 1970s== | ==Highlights of the 1970s== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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1975-1976: First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Phi Kappa Theta, First Place in Womens Overall Intramurals1976-1977: Second Place in Greek Sing, Second Place in the Booth Competition for Spring Carnival, First Place in Intramural Softball and Volleyball1977-1978: First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega, Second Place in Booth Overall1978-1979: First Place in Booth, First Place in the Float Competition with the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega, First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Beta Theta Pi, First Place in Intramural Football and Basketball, Appreciation Award from the march of Dimes 1979-1980. | 1975-1976: First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Phi Kappa Theta, First Place in Womens Overall Intramurals1976-1977: Second Place in Greek Sing, Second Place in the Booth Competition for Spring Carnival, First Place in Intramural Softball and Volleyball1977-1978: First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega, Second Place in Booth Overall1978-1979: First Place in Booth, First Place in the Float Competition with the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega, First Place in Greek Sing with the brothers of Beta Theta Pi, First Place in Intramural Football and Basketball, Appreciation Award from the march of Dimes 1979-1980. | ||
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==Highlights of the 1980s== | ==Highlights of the 1980s== | ||
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For the spring 2009 semester the Delta Xi chapter was busy with booth and Greek Sing. Teaming up with Phi Kappa Theta, the Delta Xi chapter placed second in Carnegie Mellon's 2008 Greek Sing competition. Performing "West Side Story" the sisters had a great time while also raising money for charity. | For the spring 2009 semester the Delta Xi chapter was busy with booth and Greek Sing. Teaming up with Phi Kappa Theta, the Delta Xi chapter placed second in Carnegie Mellon's 2008 Greek Sing competition. Performing "West Side Story" the sisters had a great time while also raising money for charity. | ||
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Carnegie Mellon's annual Spring Carnival theme for this year was "Epic Adventures". Kappa Kappa Gamma built a two story booth entitled "James and the KKGiant Peach" placing first in our division. We held our annual Sapphire Ball at the Concordia, and early in the semester held Crush Party at Union Grill. For the fall 2009 semester the Delta Xi chapter completed an FMR retreat and FMR where we gained a pledge class of 32 enthusiastic sisters. Following FMR our standards committee conducted a standards retreat, which included fun role plays and a series of relay events. | Carnegie Mellon's annual Spring Carnival theme for this year was "Epic Adventures". Kappa Kappa Gamma built a two story booth entitled "James and the KKGiant Peach" placing first in our division. We held our annual Sapphire Ball at the Concordia, and early in the semester held Crush Party at Union Grill. For the fall 2009 semester the Delta Xi chapter completed an FMR retreat and FMR where we gained a pledge class of 32 enthusiastic sisters. Following FMR our standards committee conducted a standards retreat, which included fun role plays and a series of relay events. | ||
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Chapter challenges in 2009 included attendance, maintaining our bonds of sisterhood under a two events per week policy, and dealing with our sanctions. Attendance continues to be a problem from the previous year. We continue to try to combat this challenge, by holding each other accountable and maintaining a strict attendance policy. Throughout the Fall Semester of 2009 the Delta Xi chapter faced a number of challenges centered around the sanctions placed on our chapter. The biggest impact felt by Delta Xi because of these sanction has to do with our sisterly bonding. As sisters we had to focus on things such as risk management and leadership skills, and bonding was pushed aside. However, towards the end of the Fall Semester, the election of a new Chapter Council has helped to move our chapter beyond these sanctions. Our focus for the next semester is to build our bonds of sisterhood, while maintaining Kappa Kappa Gamma standard of two events per week. | Chapter challenges in 2009 included attendance, maintaining our bonds of sisterhood under a two events per week policy, and dealing with our sanctions. Attendance continues to be a problem from the previous year. We continue to try to combat this challenge, by holding each other accountable and maintaining a strict attendance policy. Throughout the Fall Semester of 2009 the Delta Xi chapter faced a number of challenges centered around the sanctions placed on our chapter. The biggest impact felt by Delta Xi because of these sanction has to do with our sisterly bonding. As sisters we had to focus on things such as risk management and leadership skills, and bonding was pushed aside. However, towards the end of the Fall Semester, the election of a new Chapter Council has helped to move our chapter beyond these sanctions. Our focus for the next semester is to build our bonds of sisterhood, while maintaining Kappa Kappa Gamma standard of two events per week. | ||
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In the spring semester of 2010, the Standards retreat was held at a bowling alley. For Greek Sing the sisters paired up with Sig Ep and performed “Fame”. The sisters had a great time learning the dance and embodying the 80’s vibe. The chapter had a successful Carnival. The overall theme of Carnival was “History with a Twist” and the KKG’s built a themed booth of “Kappa Kappa Glacier: If the Ice Age Never Ended”. The sisters were awarded second place for the Sororities Division. KKG hosted lecturer Rick Barnes who gave a presentation entitled “Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol”. Delta Xi Formal, Sapphire Ball, was held at The Renaissance Hotel. | In the spring semester of 2010, the Standards retreat was held at a bowling alley. For Greek Sing the sisters paired up with Sig Ep and performed “Fame”. The sisters had a great time learning the dance and embodying the 80’s vibe. The chapter had a successful Carnival. The overall theme of Carnival was “History with a Twist” and the KKG’s built a themed booth of “Kappa Kappa Glacier: If the Ice Age Never Ended”. The sisters were awarded second place for the Sororities Division. KKG hosted lecturer Rick Barnes who gave a presentation entitled “Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol”. Delta Xi Formal, Sapphire Ball, was held at The Renaissance Hotel. | ||
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Some of the chapter challenges included being placed on probation, maintaining a GPA consistent with Kappa Kappa Gamma standards, and a philanthropy event each semester. The sisters viewed being placed on probation as a challenge to create a better chapter. The sisters have been fulfilling the probation requirements through such things as holding informative meetings, increasing volunteer hours, and creating stricter housing rules. Another challenge was maintaining a high average GPA. The sisters worked to improve their GPA through showing special attention to girls who were having trouble in school, providing academic resources providing incentives to do well in school. The sisters set goals at the beginning of the semester and worked hard throughout the semester to achieve these goals. They were supported by the efforts from the academic committee and were provided with the resources they needed to succeed. Philanthropy has been a struggle for the Delta Xi’s as well. Because of scheduling conflicts and changing circumstances, creating a consistent and successful philanthropy event has been difficult to achieve. The sisters are working to focus on philanthropy by brainstorming new ideas and working closely with the Philanthropy chair to do so. | Some of the chapter challenges included being placed on probation, maintaining a GPA consistent with Kappa Kappa Gamma standards, and a philanthropy event each semester. The sisters viewed being placed on probation as a challenge to create a better chapter. The sisters have been fulfilling the probation requirements through such things as holding informative meetings, increasing volunteer hours, and creating stricter housing rules. Another challenge was maintaining a high average GPA. The sisters worked to improve their GPA through showing special attention to girls who were having trouble in school, providing academic resources providing incentives to do well in school. The sisters set goals at the beginning of the semester and worked hard throughout the semester to achieve these goals. They were supported by the efforts from the academic committee and were provided with the resources they needed to succeed. Philanthropy has been a struggle for the Delta Xi’s as well. Because of scheduling conflicts and changing circumstances, creating a consistent and successful philanthropy event has been difficult to achieve. The sisters are working to focus on philanthropy by brainstorming new ideas and working closely with the Philanthropy chair to do so. | ||
− | + | 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. | |
==Highlights of 2011-2019== | ==Highlights of 2011-2019== | ||
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During FMR in the fall, our chapter had a wonderful new pledge class of 26 girls. Our newest pledge class includes freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. In addition, we initiated three Continuous Open Biding girls. Our chapter has excelled in intergrating New Members, being involved on campus and within the chapter, and strengthing our sisterhood. We hope to improve our understanding of Ritual, Chapter History, and Kappa Ideals. In addition, we hope to improve even more our sisterhood bonding and philanthropy events. We have many new ideas about improving all areas of our chapter and I hope we will continue to succeed in the new year. | During FMR in the fall, our chapter had a wonderful new pledge class of 26 girls. Our newest pledge class includes freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. In addition, we initiated three Continuous Open Biding girls. Our chapter has excelled in intergrating New Members, being involved on campus and within the chapter, and strengthing our sisterhood. We hope to improve our understanding of Ritual, Chapter History, and Kappa Ideals. In addition, we hope to improve even more our sisterhood bonding and philanthropy events. We have many new ideas about improving all areas of our chapter and I hope we will continue to succeed in the new year. | ||
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