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Greek life generally on Emory's campus was facing slight decline in Recruitment numbers during this decade. Women especially were trying to prove themselves to be serious students on equal playing fields with the men in more than just numbers but in academic abilities as well. To combat this misconception among some students, those in Epsilon Epsilon continued to make themselves known on campus as community leaders and participators. Maintaining the best grades in the Greek community, holding leadership positions in countless activities, and always planning classy affairs helped to convey the seriousness and maturity of these young women. | Greek life generally on Emory's campus was facing slight decline in Recruitment numbers during this decade. Women especially were trying to prove themselves to be serious students on equal playing fields with the men in more than just numbers but in academic abilities as well. To combat this misconception among some students, those in Epsilon Epsilon continued to make themselves known on campus as community leaders and participators. Maintaining the best grades in the Greek community, holding leadership positions in countless activities, and always planning classy affairs helped to convey the seriousness and maturity of these young women. | ||
− | In 1979, Robert and George Woodruff donated $105 million to Emory, the largest single gift ever to an educational institution. This meant big structural changes for the campus. Large-scale construction was scheduled and ground was broken quickly. With this large influx of money to the university, all students and Emory organizations | + | In 1979, Robert and George Woodruff donated $105 million to Emory, the largest single gift ever to an educational institution. This meant big structural changes for the campus. Large-scale construction was scheduled and ground was broken quickly. With this large influx of money to the university, all students and Emory organizations benefitted in at least one way. They were quickly able to enjoy the new and improved amenities, meeting places, and national prestige that came with the gift. The advancements that were made possible by this gift quickly launched Emory as a more national university and a top collegiate competitor against other prestigious schools in the nation. By creating and improving facilities in virtually every academic area, it greatly helped to establish Emory as the prestigious research institution. Kappas here, along with many other students on campus, immediately took advantage of these new opportunities to establish themselves as intelligent and forward-thinking women. |
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==Highlights of 2011-2019:== | ==Highlights of 2011-2019:== | ||
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The year 2011 was an exciting and eventful for the Epsilon Epsilon. The chapter successfully initiated more than 30 new members and continued to have a strong presence on campus. Sisters were part of ISC (Inner Sorority Council), student government, varsity and club athletic programs, religious organizations, and multiple honor societies. Emory Kappa's got together on a weekly basis, Gossip Girl watching parties, Wednesday Letter Lunches outside the cafeteria, and chapter all helped to build sisterhood bonding. | The year 2011 was an exciting and eventful for the Epsilon Epsilon. The chapter successfully initiated more than 30 new members and continued to have a strong presence on campus. Sisters were part of ISC (Inner Sorority Council), student government, varsity and club athletic programs, religious organizations, and multiple honor societies. Emory Kappa's got together on a weekly basis, Gossip Girl watching parties, Wednesday Letter Lunches outside the cafeteria, and chapter all helped to build sisterhood bonding. | ||
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The chapter has grown immensely during the past year. Chapter council collaborated well and was able to agree on many topics that might have caused problems in the past. The women made a conscious effort to make sure that all chapter members knew they had a voice in what was going on and encouraged non-CC members to join in the weekly meetings. Epsilon Epsilon continues to be such a diverse group of women and the fact that many are involved in other Emory clubs and organizations only adds to Kappa. Members are part of Resident life, Emory Dance Company, Hillel, Mock Trial, The Emory Wheel, Peer Advisors, Orientation Leaders, Pre-Med and Pre-Business clubs, and many more. There was diversity but there was also a common bond between all of the members that brought everyone together as a chapter and to appreciate the different interests in ways that were beneficial to the chapter community and the Emory/Atlanta community as well. | The chapter has grown immensely during the past year. Chapter council collaborated well and was able to agree on many topics that might have caused problems in the past. The women made a conscious effort to make sure that all chapter members knew they had a voice in what was going on and encouraged non-CC members to join in the weekly meetings. Epsilon Epsilon continues to be such a diverse group of women and the fact that many are involved in other Emory clubs and organizations only adds to Kappa. Members are part of Resident life, Emory Dance Company, Hillel, Mock Trial, The Emory Wheel, Peer Advisors, Orientation Leaders, Pre-Med and Pre-Business clubs, and many more. There was diversity but there was also a common bond between all of the members that brought everyone together as a chapter and to appreciate the different interests in ways that were beneficial to the chapter community and the Emory/Atlanta community as well. | ||
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This year was exciting and eventful for the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We initiated 40 new members and continue to have a strong presence on campus, in the classroom, and in the greater Atlanta community. Our sisters are part of Intersorority Council, Student Government, Varsity and Club athletics, religious organizations, and various honor societies. They hold positions in the Office of Admissions, the Study Abroad Office, and other places that allow them to give back to the Emory community. Emory Kappa's get together frequently, showing off their KKG pride by eating together at "letter lunches" on Wednesdays and assembling on Tuesday nights for chapter. They also enjoy larger events such as a trip to Sky Zone trampoline park on Bid Day, Mother-Daughter weekend in March, formal at the Biltmore in April, and visiting Midevil Times in November. All of these events included good food, good company, and plenty of time for celebrating our sisterhood. | This year was exciting and eventful for the Epsilon Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We initiated 40 new members and continue to have a strong presence on campus, in the classroom, and in the greater Atlanta community. Our sisters are part of Intersorority Council, Student Government, Varsity and Club athletics, religious organizations, and various honor societies. They hold positions in the Office of Admissions, the Study Abroad Office, and other places that allow them to give back to the Emory community. Emory Kappa's get together frequently, showing off their KKG pride by eating together at "letter lunches" on Wednesdays and assembling on Tuesday nights for chapter. They also enjoy larger events such as a trip to Sky Zone trampoline park on Bid Day, Mother-Daughter weekend in March, formal at the Biltmore in April, and visiting Midevil Times in November. All of these events included good food, good company, and plenty of time for celebrating our sisterhood. | ||
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2012 was an exciting year for the broader world, but was certainly not without its challenges. Internationally, we enjoyed the Summer Olympic Games hosted by London in July. In October, "superstorm" Sandy ravaged the Northeast, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving many without electricity for days, or worse, destroying their homes. All told, the storm took close to 200 lives. In November, President Barack Obama was re-elected, defeating GOP candidate Mitt Romney. On December 14, 20 children and 6 adults were killed in a tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary sending the nation into a long period of mourning. December 22nd came and went, despite prediction by the Mayas that the world would end December 21, 2012. | 2012 was an exciting year for the broader world, but was certainly not without its challenges. Internationally, we enjoyed the Summer Olympic Games hosted by London in July. In October, "superstorm" Sandy ravaged the Northeast, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving many without electricity for days, or worse, destroying their homes. All told, the storm took close to 200 lives. In November, President Barack Obama was re-elected, defeating GOP candidate Mitt Romney. On December 14, 20 children and 6 adults were killed in a tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary sending the nation into a long period of mourning. December 22nd came and went, despite prediction by the Mayas that the world would end December 21, 2012. | ||
− | Emory University is going through an expansion phase as it redesigns the freshman quad, leading to lots of construction around campus. Most notably, however, was the announcement that the University would be closing its programs in Educational Studies, Visual Arts and Journalism that had the student body up in arms. The University seeks to enhance its curriculum and | + | Emory University is going through an expansion phase as it redesigns the freshman quad, leading to lots of construction around campus. Most notably, however, was the announcement that the University would be closing its programs in Educational Studies, Visual Arts and Journalism that had the student body up in arms. The University seeks to enhance its curriculum and resouces in research and the sciences. Kappa at Emory continues to grow in a variety of ways. Sisters are involved in all areas of campus life, are well-liked by peers and well-respected by professors. Things continue to look promising for more development of Epsilon Epsilon as we begin Spring 2013 Recruitment. |
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==Highlights of 2014== | ==Highlights of 2014== |