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|Image= [[File:Eta_Alpha.jpg|200px]]
|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1994|03|29}}
|College= [httphttps://www2.furman.edu/Pages/default.aspx Furman University]
|Location= Greenville, SC
|Homepage= [httphttps://kkgfurmanfurman.webskappa.comorg/ Eta Alpha Homepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Eta_Alpha Media related to Eta Alpha Chapter]}}
'''Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, established in 1826'''
==Highlights of 2020:==
'''Philanthropy'''
As well as the KKG Foundation, we support Neighborhood Focus, Reading is Fundamental, and Loaves and Fishes.
For Neighborhood Focus, we chose this organization because they work with kids of all ages, from elementary to high school, providing a safe space after school to work on language skills, reading skills, and their homework. We also have been in close contact with this organization about potential volunteer opportunities in the future or ways to help raise money for them. We will also be donating money to the Kappa Foundation. For Reading is Fundamental, we chose this organization because not only is it our national philanthropy, but it also provides learning materials and books to teachers, parents, and children, which is especially important during this pandemic since it has led to isolated learning. We held a virtual 5k in support of RIF which raised almost 1,700 dollars. For Loaves and Fishes, we chose this organization because they provide canned foods for those in need in Greenville, which is important during the economic strain caused by the pandemic.
'''Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'''
'''Sesquicentennial Celebration'''
We held a virtual Founders Day celebration through Zoom where we invited chapter alumnae from the past 10 years as well as alumnae from nearby alumnae associations. After conducting the candle lighting ceremony, we split off into breakout rooms (in a mix of active sisters, recent alumnae, and older alumnae) for a Kappa history trivia game. We then split off into a series of several randomized breakout rooms for additional conversations, games, and activities about Kappa’s history.
==Highlights of 2021:==
In January 2021, the Eta Alpha chapter welcomed its new members with a “freshly-picked” bid day theme.
The chapter held many fun sisterhood events in the spring, such as yoga, astrology, and improv workshops in March and a succulent bar in April. At the end of the semester, they celebrated graduating seniors with the Flowerside Ceremony, a dessert reception, and the senior ceremony. Two members received campus Greek shout-out awards.
In Fall 2021, the chapter participated regularly in campus intramural sports. September brought a family weekend tailgate, and October had Kappa Kappa Disco, a Halloween celebration, and Homecoming….Kappa contributed to a Wizard of Oz float! In November, the chapter held both a Dad’s Cookout social and Semiformal.
In November 2021, Eta Alpha Chapter made the difficult decision to suspend operations for a period of no less than five years. We know that the chapter will return stronger than ever when the time is right.
[[File:Eta Alpha Carve & Chuck 2021.jpg|thumb|Eta Alpha Carve & Chuck 2021]]
'''Philanthropy'''
Eta Alpha supported RIF (Reading is Fundamental) with an April 2021 Campus Easter Egg Hunt. They also held a virtual craft session with kids from the chapter’s local philanthropy, Neighborhood Focus. In Fall 2021, the chapter announced its transition to the Fraternity’s new mental health initiative. Eta Alpha chapter chose to support NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness), and the chapter held a Halloween Carve & Chuck pumpkin carving fundraiser.
'''Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'''
Eta Alpha Chapter was committed to the use of inclusive language in chapter meetings, ceremonies, and activities.
'''Operating in a Pandemic'''
Spring 2021 offered a hybrid mix of in-person/virtual activities so members could choose. The chapter was fully back in person in Fall 2021.
==Highlights of 2022:==
Spring semester 2022 brought a flurry of activity as the Eta Alpha chapter celebrated its sisterhood. April was the highlight of the semester, with three outstanding events:
*KKG’s Grilled Cheese, raising money for NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness)
*KKG’s (Fun)eral – a summer/funeral-themed “darty” for the Furman campus celebrating the Eta Alpha chapter, including water fun, a DJ, and Kona Ice
*Alumnae Transition ceremony - all current chapter members transitioned to alumna status
At the end of April 2022, chapter operations were suspended as planned, and we look forward to the day when Eta Alpha Chapter returns to Furman’s campus.
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