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The chapter’s greatest challenge continued to be getting Harvard to officially recognize sororities and fraternities on campus. Harvard revoked the official status of recognizing fraternities in 1984 because of “gender-discriminatory recruitment policies of the social organizations.” Since the other Harvard Greek organizations also struggle with this challenge, each organization hoped to legitimize the reputation of men’s and women’s fraternities on the campus. The chapter knew it must help Harvard to understand that being part of an organization surrounded by sisters or brothers one can depend on and trust is an integral part of self-development during the years of one’s undergraduate education and beyond.
==Highlights of 2012==
At convention the summer of 2012 the Eta Theta Chapter received an award for our chapter's financial improvements. The chapter has worked diligently under the leadership of our treasurer to maintain records and keep our finances in order.
In regard to philanthropy, Eta Theta participated in a variety of events in the spring and fall. This spring began with our participation in Queen for a Day, where Kappas visit a local hospital to bring joy to seriously ill children through a make-over, manicures and tiara. Eta Theta also participated in Tough Mudder, Relay for Life, and Give Blood for Your Mother Blood Drive with the Red Cross in the Spring. In the fall the chapter participated in cleaning up the Charles and partnered with Unicef to trick or treat for change to support the work Unicef is doing.
Eta Theta also was very active in regard to scholarship this year. In the spring several senior program events were held that were highly attended such as Etiquette Tea, study breaks and a screening of Gordie and discussion about college alcohol consumption. The final spring event was Professors Tea where members invite their professors to participate in tea and showcase the academic accomplishments of the chapter. In the spring the chapter continued to attend study breaks, and held a "Check your Boobies" event on identifying breast cancer.
The chapter also participated in several social events this year. In the spring the chapter held an ice skating event at Frong Pond, Blue and Blue dinner, Big Little activities, and Sapphire Ball. In the fall the chapter had weekly lunches in the space for members to hang out with their sisters. We also had a Holiday Dinner and Kappa Glamour.
The Greek community at Harvard has continued to grow this year. We welcomed a class of 60 new members in the spring. With the addition of our new class, our space has continued to be a gathering place for all members of the chapter. From baking to crafting to movie nights, the space has provided a location to continue to bond with our new members. In addition to the informal events, our chapter also held a variety of events to welcome our new class.
This fall the chapter celebrated its tenth year on campus and hosted a chapter birthday party at the space. As a continued presence on campus, Kappas continue to create a strong community as well as share the talents and skills they learn in Kappa and apply them to the numerous other organizations our members participate in. At the spring professors tea we totaled the number of organizations our members participate in, and the list totaled over 300. We view that as the best sign, to know our members are both committed to their Kappa community as well as their campus community.
Due to the expanded interest in Greek life at Harvard we will be welcoming a new sorority on to the campus in the spring. They will begin recruitment after formal recruitment is completed in the spring.
==Highlights of 2013==
