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'''Delta Zeta founded November 4, 1932 - 14 charter members'''

'''1,738 832 initiates (as of June 20122018)'''

Leonna Dorlac (Lilljeberg), Field Secretary 1938-1941; Director of Chapters 1940-1942; Hazel Round Wagner, Director of Membership 1964-1966, Director of Philanthropies 1960-1964; Katherine McDonald, Traveling Consultant 1984-1985; Mary Clarke (Dixon), Traveling Consultant 1986-1987; Vera Lewis Marine, Coordinator for Chapter Development 1985, Director of Alumnae 1987-1992; Julie Marine Leshay, Treasurer 2004-2008, Vice President 2008-2010, President 2010-2014

Highlights of 2011== 2011 was a great year for the Delta Zeta chapter. Our chapter had the highest GPA of all sororities on campus, again. The chapter had two teams at Relay for Life in the spring, and held the annual fundraiser, Mr. CC, at Shove Chapel (for the first time) and it was a great success. We started a photo wall in the house and even made a scrapbook for the year. During Greek Week, our chapter hosted Zumba night and at the end of the week, two girls won the spirit award and represented the house.  '''HousingCampus:'''On July 1, 2011, Jill Tiefenthaler became Colorado College's new president. Also, Sigma Chi and Phi Gamma Delta re-joined CC's Greek community, after working with the school and their nationals to work through some problems.  '''Chapter:''' In 2011, our chapter tried a new philanthropy event. During Halloween, we tried a Trick-or-Treat for canned goods which was a great success. Also, our chapter won the Eta Province Award for highest GPA in the province. And we were one of the top three fundraising teams for Relay for Life.  Our chapter had difficulty during recruitment. Formal recruitment in the fall was very weak only a total of three girls were recruited. Our house was the smallest house on campus with a total of 37 girls in the chapter. We plan on addressing this coming year by wearing the letters and keys to promote Kappa every Friday.   ==Highlights of 2012== This year has been successful for the Delta Zeta chapter. As a chapter we receive honorable mention for Academic Excellence at convention. Furthermore at Province we received honorable mention for recruitment and the award for Excellency in Adviser Board Relations. This year we participated in our yearly philanthropic event called Mr.CC, which is male beauty pageant that is put on in order to raise money.  During the month of December we initiated 16 new members. This past year we increased membership enrollment from the previous term by 383% with a 96% retention rate. Our chapter has been able to tremendously improve our relationship with our advisers as well as other fraternities on campus and the surrounding community.  Many of the girls in the Delta Zeta chapter have been not only deeply involved in the chapter but also involved with the Colorado College community. As a Chapter we have been able to form strong bonds with each other due to the small size of our sorority. It makes for a very intimate environment. Recent changes on the Colorado College campus have included a more diverse freshmen class.  ==Highlights of 2013== During the Spring semester of 2013 the Delta Zeta chapter brought back informal Friday lunches at Benji’s, one of the on-campus restaurants. During the spring semester the Education Chairman taught the chapter how to prepare for formal events that could occur during one’s college career, or in a business setting. The Education Chairman presented on attire and behavior appropriate for black tie, cocktail, and business casual occasions. The chapter also had a healthcare tutorial, which also incorporated natural facial and body scrubs, during an education night. The Delta Zeta Chapter also received the Scholarship Award, an all-Greek honor for the Greek house with the highest grade point average on campus. In terms of philanthropy, the spring semester involved the Delta Zeta chapter volunteered at the Colorado College Children’s Center and Colorado College Soup Kitchen.  The 2013 fall semester started with a sisterhood event that was held at the Colorado College Cabin, where the chapter partook in leadership and corporation tasks on the Cabin’s ropes course. Other sisterhood events included a Mary Kay spa night, chapter skate at a downtown Colorado Springs ice rink, and a Halloween movie night where the chapter watched Hocus Pocus. For Founder’s day the chapter had brunch with local Alumnae Association. The Delta Zeta chapter was also ranked second for highest GPA of Kappa Chapters. During the fall semester the chapter started volunteering at Pikes Peak Prep three days a week as tutors. The Delta Zeta also held the annual philanthropy event, Mr. CC, an all-male beauty pageant. In the last year Colorado College renovated the campus gym, El Pomar, making the gym 50 percent bigger and significantly more energy efficient. The college also renovated one of the main resident halls on campus, Slocum Hall.  The Delta Zeta chapter is a close group of girls who are working hard to improve in all areas of work and to be as efficient as possible. The chapter is growing and becoming a well-known name on campus through our philanthropy and academic excellence. ==Highlights of 2014==2014 was a successful year for Delta Zeta in all fronts.  Academically, the women of Delta Zeta have excelled once more. At Convention over the summer, Delta Zeta took home the Academic Excellence Award, as well as honorable mention in the Finance, Recruitment, and Ritual categories. On campus, the chapter achieved the highest GPA of the three sororities at Colorado College. Around campus and around Colorado Springs, the women of Delta Zeta have made an impact through active participation and leadership throughout the surrounding communities. Sisters have taken on roles as leaders in the Colorado College community through their extracurricular activities, their jobs, and as mentors and tutors for their peers and for the children of the Colorado Springs community. Some activities include: canvassing for candidates for the 2014 midterm elections, certification to instruct for the R.A.D Self Defense course, and all types of internships from hospitals around the country to the catwalks of Denver. In the fall of 2014, the Delta Zeta chapter held a new philanthropy event: The Hungry, Hungry Kappapillar. This new event was a pie eating contest outside of the college’s campus center, accompanied by a $1 book sale and a bake sale with goods made by members. Contestants from all walks of CC life, from athletes to Campus Safety officers participated to raise money for Reading is Fundamental. The chapter has been working towards forming stronger bonds with the Colorado Springs Alumnae Association, as well as with the chapter advisers. Additionally, Delta Zeta and the Greek community at Colorado College have been working at promoting a stronger Panhellenic community and presence between the three sororities and the greater community on campus. Overall, both the individuals of Delta Zeta and the chapter at large have maintained an ever-growing and positive presence on the Colorado College campus and in the Colorado Springs community in 2014. During the fall of 2014, Colorado College made a controversial move to close down the weekly on-campus community kitchen for a variety of reasons. Otherwise, the Colorado College campus did not see much major change in 2014. Throughout 2014, the women of Delta Zeta are fortunate to have had a wealth of opportunities to grow closer both within and without the chapter lodge. Monthly sisterhood events, “study parties,” and Monday meetings have all allowed members to form connections in the house; meanwhile, shared classes, extra-curriculars, and much more have strengthened those initial connections and promoted stronger bonds between the chapter as a whole. Monthly education nights have allowed the members of our chapter to grow individually and as a group, with events such as an etiquette dinner, a talk on staying healthy in the sick season, a talk on financial planning, and a presentation from Campus Safety on self-defense and assault prevention. In 2014, the women of Delta have been characterized by strong scholarship, strong leadership from both Chapter Council and members, and an ever-growing sisterhood and network of support throughout the chapter. We hold meetings in our on-campus lodge, which is on land owned by the school. However, as part of the dues each active pays, each active member since the 1970s holds a share of the house. Our chapter's lodge is not residential and, aside from visiting Kappas, does not house anybody. However, many sisters throughout the years have lived together in both on-campus and off-campus housing. Additionally, many sisters have lived or currently live in the same buildings as other sisters, thus fostering a strong bond between members despite not living together. Our lodge is chapter owned, on university owned land. The lodge was built in 1932, initially located on the west side of the Colorado Campus, and underwent major renovations in 1934. In 1996, under the first female college president, the house was moved to east campus along with the rest of the Greek housing, where it stands today. The lodge itself is the same, though it has undergone renovations, remodeling, and relocation throughout its years as a place for the women of Delta Zeta to convene.  ==Highlights of 2015==In 2015, the members of the Delta Zeta chapter have remained highly involved in the ColoradoCollege community and have worked towards establishing a stronger presence on campus as achapter. The Delta Zeta chapter has maintained its strong academic performance and had asuccessful fall Recruitment, culminating in 11 new initiates to the chapter in November.The women of Delta Zeta have continued to serve as active leaders and participants in theColorado College and Colorado Springs community throughout the past year. Our sisters lead in allfacets of campus life, from before new students arrive on campus until after the residences close.Several of our actives work as Resident Advisors in the residence halls. Many sisters have alsoserved as New Student Orientation leaders, who co-lead a small group of incoming students on astudent led trip. Several of our sisters are involved in Dance Workshop, which showcases a varietyof dance pieces each semester with student dancers and choreographers. This year’s Hungry, Hungry Kappapiller event, as well as the accompanying book drive and bakesale, were well attended and successful, and the Delta Zeta chapter raised $675 for Reading isFundamental, the Kappa Foundation, and for a local organization, TESSA. The chapter has alsobegun a relationship with a local elementary school, Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary, where sisterstutor young students in math and reading. Overall, the Delta Zeta chapter has continued to work towards forming stronger bonds with oneanother, with our community, and with the other Greek organizations on campus.Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter.In 2015, Colorado College has made great progress on the upcoming renovation of the TuttLibrary. The college has also launched programs to encourage dialogue between students andfaculty alike on difficult topics such as race, the hook-up culture, and diversity at the school.The Delta Zeta chapter has seen much growth throughout recent years. However, the women ofDelta Zeta have remained dedicated to strong academic performance. The members of our chapteralso have diverse interests. Each woman’s unique talents and extracurricular involvements cometogether to make the chapter a place for sisters to discover new organizations and interests through a familiar face. The women of Delta Zeta in 2015 have been characterized by a strong commitment to academics, to leadership in Kappa as well as outside of the chapters, and to strengthening the organization and bonds within the chapter. Traditionally, the Delta Zeta chapter has supported TESSA, a local organization devoted to providing resources for survivors of domestic violence. We have donated money raised from our philanthropic events to TESSA each year, and collaborated with other Greek organizations at Colorado College to raise money for this organization. The Delta Zeta chapter has also traditionally been involved in tutoring local, elementary aged children in the Colorado Springs community. This fall, we began a partnership with Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School, where twice a week sisters devote hours to helping young students with their math and reading skills. We support TESSA because this organization does great work for Colorado Springs by providing excellent aid and educational opportunities. TESSA has a strong and valuable relationship with the Greek organizations on the campus and with the greater Colorado College community. We have chosen to form a relationships with the Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School because the faculty and students at the school are enthusiastic about our partnership and share a commitment to providing an enriched and diverse learning experience for their students. Our tutoring program this semester has been very successful, and the chapter hopes to develop a stronger relationship with the school going forward. ==Highlights of 2016== 2016 was a very successful year for the Delta Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Colorado College.  At Convention, held in San Diego over summer, Delta Zeta took home the Panhellenic Award and was runner-up for the Standards award. We had a very successful Fall Recruitment, followed by COB, resulting in a total of 11 new members hailing from all classes; all 11 new members were initiated in November.  Delta Zeta members continue to excel both in and out of the classroom. Many of our members have received scholarships from the Kappa Foundation, as well as from the college and outside sources. Our sisters are leaders all across campus, acting as mentors and working towards the betterment of the school as a whole. A handful of actives are Resident Advisors, responsible for assisting and supervising students living on campus. Many DZ members have served as New Student Orientation leaders, as well as FYE Mentors, who serve as mentors to freshman students during their first year at CC. Some our of sisters serve as writing and math tutors, while others help tutor in various language departments. Lots of our senior sisters have been accepted into graduate, medical, and dental schools nationwide. Several active members are on CC sports teams, while others are involved in the arts. A great number of sisters have been in various performances this year, including the spring musical and Dance Workshop, which is a student-run dance show in which CC students both perform and direct various pieces. Delta Zeta’s annual philanthropy event, Hungry Hungry Kappapiller was very successful. With a pie eating contest, a bake sale, and a book drive, the Delta Zeta chapter raised approximately $500, which was split between the Kappa Foundation and Reading is Fundamental. Our chapter has also continued our positive relationship with Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School, where sisters tutor elementary school students in both math and reading comprehension.  Despite the continued renovation of the Tutt Library, the women of Delta Zeta have remained devoted to their studies. The college has made available many alternative study-spaces on campus, which sisters are effectively utilizing. The college has also continued dialogue and educational programs surrounding the issues of race, sex, gender, identity, diversity, and inclusivity. Not only are our members involved within the panhellenic and general college community as a whole, but in the wider Colorado Springs community as well. The women of Delta Zeta have been described as strong, compassionate, and dedicated, with a commitment to the betterment of the Delta Zeta chapter, and the fraternity as a whole.  Traditionally, the Delta Zeta chapter has supported RIF and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, as well as being involved in the tutoring of young children within the Colorado Springs community. For the second year in a row, we partnered with Alice Bemis Taylor Elementary School; twice a week, Delta Zeta members donate their time to helping teach young students math and English.   ==Highlights of 2017== The Delta Zeta chapter at Colorado College was prosperous for the 2017 year. Fall Recruitment and COB were successful; Delta Zeta initiated nine new members in mid-November. The members of Delta Zeta are well-rounded individuals who are active in various aspects of fraternity and college life. Delta Zeta's new philanthropy event, Kappa Karnival, debuted in September. This event included a bouncy house, bake sale, and face-painting, among others. Our chapter raised $424, which was donated to Reading is Fundamental (RIF). Further, our chapter has continued its relationship with Taylor Elementary School, where sisters tutor children in various subjects, as well as build positive relationships with them. The Delta Zeta chapter highly values academics and we believe that it is worthwhile to donate our time to these young students at Taylor. Members of Delta Zeta excel both inside and outside of the classroom. Sisters have received scholarships from the Denver Kappa Friendship Fund, Kappa Foundation, Boettcher Foundation, House Board, Women's Educational Society, and the Service Leadership Award, among others. Sisters lead and mentor within the College community. Some examples of such leadership are Resident Advisers, who supervise students who live on campus, First Year Experience Mentors, who acclimate students to the new college environment, and Writing Center Tutors, who assist students with academic papers. Kappas at Colorado College remain devoted to their studies. The newly completed Tutt Library has facilitated the hardworking nature of the members of Delta Zeta. Our sisters are involved and interested in the social, political, economic and cultural workings of the greater community, as well as throughout the world. Delta Zeta members highly value sports as fun and healthy extracurricular activities. Such activities include Colorado College's Club Hockey, basketball and rugby teams. We also have a DZ member who is a qualified Zumba instructor. A great number of sisters are involved in Dance Workshop, the Tiger Eyes Dance Team, Theater Workshop, GlobeMed, the Student Organization of Sexual Safety, the College's newspaper, "The Catalyst," and the Health Professions Club. The women of Delta Zeta have been described as strong, compassionate, and dedicated, with a commitment to the betterment of the Delta Zeta chapter, and the Fraternity as a whole. Though our chapter lodge is non-residential, members make a continual effort to attend weekly chapter meetings. Many groups of sisters choose to live together in on- and off-campus housing. All in all, Delta Zeta and its members are thriving in academic, social and fraternity life. We support Taylor Elementary by donating our time there because the school faculty and staff are excited to have a strong relationship with us, and because of our shared commitment to providing a dynamic and worthwhile education to young students. We hope to continue this partnership moving forward.  The Delta Zeta chapter holds meetings in lodge that is located on campus and owned by Colorado College. However, a portion of each actives dues goes towards the house, so that each active holds a share of the house, a policy that had been in place since the early 1970s. While our house is not residential, it does have the capacity to house visiting sisters. Even though DZ members do not live in the house, our sisters form strong bonds, and many live together, both on and off campus.  ==Highlights of 2018== The Delta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Colorado College experienced many triumphs during the 2018 school year. Delta Zeta is proud to have received an honorable mention award for Chapter/Advisory Board Relations this year at Convention. Through COB and Fall Recruitment, the Delta Zeta Chapter welcomed sixteen phenomenal women to our chapter, and the members of the chapter continue to excel academically and remain involved in a variety of work and extracurricular opportunities across campus and in the Colorado Springs community. Delta Zeta's new philanthropy event, CC's Next Top Tiger, debuted in November. This talent show encompassed acts from singing to juggling and brought members from across campus together for an amazing night of entertainment. Through ticket sales and event fundraising, our chapter raised $1800, which was donated to Reading is Fundamental. Further, our members volunteer throughout the community by teaching Spanish to children, mentoring 8th grade students, helping at a cat shelter, and working with Public Achievement, an organization that encourages civic engagement among young members of the community. Members of Delta Zeta excel both inside and outside of the classroom. In the past year, our sisters have received scholarships from the Denver Kappa Friendship Fund, Kappa Foundation, the Delta Zeta House Board, and the Boettcher Foundation, among others. Outside of the classroom at Colorado College, our members are Resident Advisors, First Year Experience Mentors, New Student Orientation Leaders, and Writing Center Tutors. Additionally, Kappas at CC are members of the Blue Key Honor Society, the Student Organization for Sexual Safety, and the President's Council, which serves as an advisory board to the President of the College.