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|Name= Epsilon MuGamma Upsilon|GreekSymbol= EMΓY|Image= [[File:Epsilon_MuGamma_Upsilon.jpeg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|19701929|0305|0711}}|College= [httphttps://www.clemsonubc.edu Clemson ca/ Universityof British Columbia]|Location= ClemsonVancouver, SCBC|Homepage= [httphttps://chaptersubc.kappakappagammakappa.org/epsilonmu/ Epsilon Mu Gamma Upsilon Homepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Epsilon_Mu Gamma_Upsilon Media related to Epsilon Mu Gamma Upsilon Chapter]}}----
'''2,275 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
'''University of British Columbia established in 1912, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada'''
'''Charter Members:Gamma Upsilon founded May 11, 1929 – 15 charter members''' Peggy Marie Batson, Donna Marie Brooks, Anna Jean Busby, Susan Elizabeth Callison, Sandra Corley, Catherine L. Cox, Mary Elizabeth Craig, Judith M. DeHoff, Barbara Marie Dieglio, Emily Dupre Donaldson, Nancy Diana Ball Edwards. Nancy Kenyon Fairey, Alexandra John Georgeo, Lucille Coursen Gordon, Sandra Jean Hash, Laurie Anne Holleman, Norma Anne Hudnall, Elizabeth Diane Jameson, Judy Gayle Jameson, Ann Elliott Kester, Margaret Lynn Macauley, Victoria Anne Mattis, Patricia Anne McCuen, Judith A. Nicks, Rebecca Elaine Owens, Sharon Lee Rice, Emily Bennett Warren.
'''Some 1,378 initiates (as of Chapter’s Outstanding Alumnae:June 2018)'''
'''Fraternity Council Officers:''' ----
'''Charter Members:'''
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' Doris Isabel Crompton, Isobel Gertrude Douglass, Jean Margaret Dowler, Hilary Rowena Bainbridge Helliwell, Elizabeth Deinstadt Killam, Cecilia Millicent Maria Agnes Garesche Lauder, Mary Kathleen Lyle Mathers, Louise Dorothy McDonald, Dorothy Craig McKay, Katherine Hay Farris Robson, Kathleen Purvis Solloway, Helen Margaret C. Sutherland, Mary Hamilton Watts, Alice Margaret Geddes White.
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Nancy Humphries O'Dell, 2010; former co-anchor of NBC's 'Fraternity Council Members:'Access Hollywood''
'''Additional Outstanding Epsilon Mu Alumnae:'''
==The Early Years (Excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity: 1870Gillian Marshall, Laura Seyler, Mia Flett, Julia Rastad, Trishana Tuyet-1976)==Pham, Rachel Beck, Yaz Tremblay, Madelaine Hargrave.
Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma became the second chapter in South Carolina on March 7, 1970, at Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina.
The first semester as Kappas was a busy one, with participation in the annual Dixie Day events games competition among the sororities on campus, sponsored by Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. The Kappas won the overall trophy and took other trophies also.
The Kappas participated in an anti-pollution rally. All the sororities and fraternities on campus competed collecting trash around the Clemson area. Epsilon Mu placed first among the sororities.'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
In 1970-71 the chapter's main goal was to become well known on campus, especially among the independent girls. Also, the girls strove to have better relationships with the fraternities and the other sororities on campus. For Halloween Kappa gave carved pumpkins to the other sororities to put on their floors. Then many of the sisters went pumpkin carving through the three girls' dorms.
Instead of building a Homecoming display, the Clemson Kappas decided to try a Tigerama skit. Tigerama is an annual entertainment presented the night before the Homecoming game. It is produced by Blue Key, and is run entirely by students. The sisters had never planned or participated in Tigerama before, but with everybody working together- writing a skit, practicing parts, making costumes and props, and taping voices- Epsilon Mu nervously entered the try-outs.
When the announcement was made of the accepted skits'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:''' Dorothy Taylor, the Kappas were overjoyed to be included. The following weeks brought more practicing and polishing1954, and even rebuilding much of the scenery when a rainstorm on a night before the performance did a great deal of damage. Finally the big night arrivedjournalist, and the Kappas were proud of a good first try. To their amazementauthor; (Katherine ) Avis Pumphrey, it was announced that the Kappas had placed first- $250 cash prize1964, and never-to-be forgotten memories.Social Service pioneer
In February some of the sisters got together and made Valentine cakes for each fraternity. These were a big hit with the brothers, and the girls received several thank you notes and requests for another cake.
Two distinguished guests visited the chapter in 1970-71. One was Marjorie Gohn (Felsburg), Delta Alpha- Penn State. Epsilon Mu was fortunate to have her help as it complete its first year as a chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. The other visitor was Louise Little Barbeck, Gamma Phi- Southern Methodist, president of the Fraternity. She spoke with the pledge class of 1971 and they entertained her with a skit portraying "a possible situation in the founding of the Fraternity one hundred years ago". The actives also heard Mrs. Barbeck in a formal meeting as she encouraged hard work in the future to maintain excellence.
During the Magnolia Pageant, the Sorority Sing competition was held. Kappa placed first with a tribute to Walt Disney. Kappas were dressed as Mary Poppins, Mickey Mouse, Clubbers, the Seven Dwarfs, Jiminy Cricket, siamese cats, and a bear. Because they won Sorority Sing, the girls presented their program again at Fraternity Sing. Also the presentation was made at Mothers' Banquet in April.
Epsilon Mu combined service with social in a dance for the benefit of a local charity. Contributions taken at the door were donated to the Pickens County United Fund. Independents as well as other fraternities and organizations on campus were invited to join the party with music provided by a band. The chapter was also busy collecting things for a needy family that lived in the Clemson area. The Kappas participated in planting flowers for a garden club in Clemson. -----
Perhaps the biggest social event of the year was the spring formal in honor of Epsilon Mu's founding on March 7 a year before. ==The Kappas also sponsored a Mother-Daughter Weekend with a Saturday night banquet and Sunday breakfast. The mothers spent the weekend with their daughters and learned more about Kappa.Early Years==
Epsilon Mu had two finalists in “We, at the Miss Clemson University contest of British Columbia, are proud and a runner-up in the Magnolia Beauty Contest. The Tiger Band's solo twirler was a happy to be part of Kappa KappaGamma Fraternity. A Kappa held the office of commander We are not so well known as some of the Light Brigade and a Kappa served on American chapters, but we have been going strong since 1929.” So writes the Student Government Election Boardresearch historian for Gamma Upsilon Chapter.
Again Epsilon Mu Chapter The University of British Columbia opened in September, 1915, “cradled in wartime,” with few buildings and very little equipment. The relationship of Kappa Kappa Gamma stood out above the other sororities on campus. Its high average enabled it faculty and students contributed in no small measure to win the Panhellenic Scholarship Trophy. Epsilon Mu's twenty-six pledges had development of the university on the highest scholastic achievement edge of the three pledge classes on campusEmpire in Vancouver, Canada. The faculty helped formulate student policies and stood loyally by student government through all its vicissitudes.
There can be no question The part which seven women students had in any Clemson Kappa's mind that Epsilon Mu had come a long way on the road evolution of student government led, through this by-path, to the top this yearfounding of Delta Phi, a local sorority, and one in the spring of the reasons 1919. Its purpose was the guidance and “to bind together in friendship , a group of Graduate Counselor Dale Brubeck, Gamma Kappa- William graduates and Maryundergraduates of the university in a closer way than may be accomplished in the alumni association. ”
In 1971-72The year following the founding of Delta Phi two more sororities appeared on the campus. Two years later, at the Kappas participated in a paper drive by call of the Panhellenic Council. All Delta Phi president, representatives of the benefits went to Miracle Hillthree sororities organized the Inter-Sorority Board. This year step led to official recognition of sororities by Student Council, and later by the Kappas undertook a new service projectUniversity Senate. The Kappa Pickers From that time on more groups appeared and other Kappas went to the old folks home became increasingly interested in Six Milelinking themselves with international fraternities and sororities. A summary of Delta Phi meetings for a number of years might have been, a town close “To be or not to Clemson. The Kappa Pickers entertained and be, that is the others visited with the old folks. This proved a very rewarding experiencequestion.”
Two of The year 1925 was an important one in the charter members presented a plaque for the front history of the elevator in Manning Halluniversity. It identifies was then that the Kappa floor and is dedicated big switch-over was made to the charter members of Kappa Kappa Gammapermanent site at Point Grey.
Epsilon Mu tried out again for Delta Phi became Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma May 11, 1929, after the long debate over the Tigerama skit and was picked to participate. The theme was "1984"question of affiliation ended. The Kappas worked hard and promoted unity among the chapter. The result was another first placeinstalled by Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, another plaqueWisconsin, and another $250 cash prizeBeta Pi Chapter, University of Washington. Actives and alumnae were initiated together in an impressive ceremony.
This semester's graduate counselor was Suzanne BarnettGamma Upsilon, Gamma Kappa- William and Mary. She helped following the tradition established by the chapter local sorority, continued to build its leadership. Field Secretary Juliana "J.J." Fraser (Wales)take a leading role in university life, Beta Nu- Ohio State, showed Epsilon Mu the basis of the committee system. This visit was very good for as well as carrying on projects away from the chaptercampus.
Kappa scholarship was again outstanding, with two more Panhellenic Scholarship Trophy wins. Dixie Day came around again. The Kappas did not win the overall trophy, but won two: Sorority Sing and bridge. Since Epsilon Mu won again, the chapter performed at Fraternity Sing, and at Mothers Weekend.
The end of the year was celebrated with a personnel and scholarship banquet. Another year had passed and Kappa Kappa Gamma was still tops. Two Kappas had been Rally Girls who help entertain at half time at the basketball games with a dance routine. Other Kappas were Tiger Belles, official hostesses at the games. The Panhellenic Council president had been a Kappa. ==World War II Years==
Homecoming weekend approached Clemson University and with it TigeramaDuring World War II, the girls took part in money-raising events for the Canadian Red Cross. Once more Mary Frances Trumbull (Tuck), Panhellenic president, was “convenor” or chairman of the chapter tried out again with the skit1945 Red Cross Ball, which netted $4, "Claw 000. Members of Gamma Upsilon made up 20 percent of the Cavaliers"university’s Red Cross Corps. Hard work They also paid regular visits to military hospitals and preparation paid off as the Kappas triumphed over the other six contestantsprovided Christmas gifts and music for pensioners in an old people’s home.
The social committee had a big year planned for the Kappas One of Clemson in 1972-73. The next even these wartime members was a Hawaiian Luau with the Block C ClubAudrey Reifel, the Clemson honorary club for athleteswho demonstrated outstanding leadership and gave unselfishly to Gamma Upsilon until her sudden death. The Kappas provided In 1950, the decorations and chapter established the hula dancing while Reifel Award, to be presented to an active making outstanding contributions to the Block C members provided well-being of the band and chapter. The Reifel family generously donated to the roasted pigchapter three paintings by two of Canada’s foremost artists, in memory of their daughter.
The last big social event was Kappas have always been involved in many activities. Two members were championship tennis players in the formal which has come to be an annual event commemorating 1930s. Another received one of the founding most prestigious University of Epsilon Mu ChapterBritish Columbia athletic awards for two consecutive years.
The Kappas are active in many honoraryAlthough a woman becoming a minister is not unusual today, professional, and service activities. Kappas are elected to the Senior Staff chapter is especially proud of a member who was one of TAPS, the Clemson Yearbook, and Kappas also participate on the junior TAPS staff. The Central Dance Association, the organization on campus which plans the entertainment for student government with concerts, annually claims Epsilon Mus. Other Kappas are represented best known ministers in student governmentVancouver. Sisters also participate in the ski club, and on the fencing teamShe brought up three children before she entered this profession.
1972-73 saw the development of Fraternity Little Sister Programs on campus. The sisters of Epsilon Mu Chapter represented many of Katherine Avis Pumphrey, a social worker, received the fraternities on campus. 1964 Kappa also claimed the sweetheart of Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumnae Achievement Award, and Chi Psi sweetheart. Kappa was represented in Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity by having the Dream Girl of Pi Kappa Alpha titlea 50-year pin.
Epsilon Mu of Kappa Kappa Gamma has come a long way since March 7, 1970. Kappa has become well-established on the campus of Clemson University.
==Highlights of the 1970's==''Housing'''
During the years of 1975-1985Until 1952, Kappa Kappa Gamma was faced with several challenges of varying degrees. First and minor was the 1975 chapter room except for a brief period in the basement which late 1920s when an unsuccessful attempt was described as smallmade to maintain a house, ugly, and unwelcoming. Thankfully, several alumnae helped redecorate the room and Kappas on the chapter began using it again. A second noted issue and more serious was the difficulty all women, not only Kappas, faced in selecting and succeeding University of British Columbia campus had been meeting in traditionally male-dominated majors and career paths such as architecture, engineering, and pre-medprivate homes. In that year, a cooperative effort on the early 1980s, perceived and identified sexual orientation part of women who were lesbian or bisexual (or at the time named queer or gay) was often ill-handled nine sororities and found “unacceptable.” Other reported challenges during their alumnae built a Panhellenic House which continues today as the early 1980s were: campus center for the changing drinking age from 18 to 21, hazing younger members, and eating disorderswomen’s fraternities.
The time between Among the years of 1975 most popular campus activities are Mardi Gras and 1985 presented some very significant eventsSongfest. Mardi Gras formerly combined carnival, nationally pep meets and locallyraffle. In 1975, the long-lasting Vietnam War finally ended. Also in 1975, Bill Gates invented MicrosoftIt generated wide excitement and involvement. Jimmy Carter Ending three gala days was elected President of the United States in 1976a costume ball with a floor show. Following CarterToday Mardi Gras is a campus game night, and all proceeds, up to $10,000 a year, Ronald Reagan was elected are given to charity. Songfest seems to office grow every year, with sororities and fraternities competing in 1980 song and was re-elected in 1984. Another national event during this time was dance for the winning of the U.Sprized Songfest Cup. Ice Hockey Team Although Kappas have not been successful in the Olympicswinning this cup, we have great fun presenting our show.
These years also presented exciting Recruitment was hosted for the first time in the brand new Panhellenic House, a project for Panhellenic and interesting events the Vancouver Alumnae Association. Alumnae donated both their time and funds towards the construction of the facility. Located on campus, Panhellenic House is home to 64 women students in “quads” located on the top three floors. In 1977Gamma Upsilon occupies an entire quad, Charlie Pell was hired known as Clemson University’s 20th football coachKappa Quad. The facility is shared with group, including Kappa Alpha Theta and Gamma Phi Beta. HoweverPanhellenic House has eight chapter rooms, he accepted a coaching job and Kappa was assigned one of the largest ones at the University of Florida in December front of 1978. He was replaced by Danny Ford, who coached the football team in the bowl game that yearbuilding. Clemson University Loyal alumnae raised funds to provide the 1981 College Football National Championship Kappa chapter room with tasteful interior decoration, and won the 1987 and 1984 NCAA Soccer Championships. Clemson football continues chapter was pleased to have a place to be the “biggest” sport on campus with an ever-growing alumni fan basefinally call “home. ”
--------------------------------The women previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa described much pride in their achievements during 1975Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-19851976. In The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the late 1970s, Kappa Laura Hoke won Homecoming Queen and another KappaGamma Fraternity Archives, Jan Matthews, won Miss Clemsonand The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions. --------------------------------
Dixie Days ==Highlights of the 1980s-1990s== From 1985 to 1995, UBC was a popular event consisting ranked as one of three competitions – Sorority Sing, Miss Magnolia, the top 50 universities in the world. This brought increased enrollment and expansion to the Scholarship Awardcampus. Women from all sororities participated in each competition and UBC purchased Pacific Spirit Park during the woman with expansion phase as part of the most wins captured Overall Dixie Days accoladesUBC Endowment Lands. Kappa dominated Due to the increase in the Sorority Sing competition in 1975university, 1976, 1978, and 1983Gamma Upsilon was also able to expand. It is reported that Kappa The downside to expansion was most successful the crowding of the Panhellenic House (built in the Scholarship Award; however, we were only able to collect year 1978, 1984, and 1985 as wins1958). In 1978, an effort to find a Kappasolution, Ashley Timmons, won Miss MagnoliaKappa’s actively helped in the planning of the Forever Friends Campaign in 1994. The overall Dixie Days award was secured by a Kappa in 1975This campaign helped to raise more than $4, 1976000, 1977, 1978, 1983, and 1984000 to put towards a new Panhellenic House to help overcome the constraints of limited space.
According to a Kappa alum who was a collegiate member during 1978-1982In 1985, the chapter was named the Best Overall Sorority on campus 3 of these 4 yearsDr. In 1978, Kappa won the Panhellenic Scholastic AwardDavid W. In 1985, Kappa Strangway was recognized as having the highest GPA among all sororities on campusnamed University President. Perhaps one of the most exciting awards Kappa has received Computerized telephone registration was being recognized nationally as having the #1 ranking introduced in membership1988. As described, Kappa was a very successful chapter at Clemson, and this snapshot provides insight into their positive impact on the larger community at ClemsonThis new registration method put an end to students having to physically walk across campus from department to department to register for classes.
==Campus UBC celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1990 with a series of special events, which included the largest open house in the university’s history. U.S. President, Bill Clinton visited UBC in 1993 which drew publicity to the campus and chapter trends:==Professor Michael Smith received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in the development of “site directed mutagenesis”.
For the decade of 1975-1985, there were similar trends with each passing year. A common statement was, “[we] always won everything.” Kappa women excelled scholastically and for the years 1984 and 1985, the chapter hosted a Scholarship Tea inviting faculty to mingle with actives. Kappa has been supporting Multiple Sclerosis through their philanthropic events for decades. In 1975 and 1976, Kappa hosted an all-night volleyball tournament. During the years 1983-1985, women also sold Kappa Calendars featuring “Men of Clemson” to support research for MS. Alumnae also noted, in high numbers, their memories of “candle lights,” a ritual for the women who were “lavaliered” a Greek engagement. Another longstanding element of EM is the Kappa Kidnap social function which began in 1977 and continues today. Alumnae note that it was the “hot party” to be invited to. Many 1975-1985 alumnae mentioned the Kappa New Year’s Party, interestingly, it was held in April.
Today, Fraternity and Sorority Life is much larger than it was during the seventies and eighties. In 1975, there were only four sororities – KKΓ, XA, KAΘ, Δ Δ Δ. However, in 1977
two sororities were added to the Clemson Greek community - ADπ and πBΦ. An identity Kappa continues to be proud of is the “diversity” of their members. Some were athletes, some were beauty queens, and some lived in the library. Kappa was considered the sorority of the “All American Girl.”
Many interesting trends of not only Kappa Kappa Gamma but University-wide during 1975-1985. In the late 1970s, some of the most popular trends on campus were toga parties, the disco dance, and shagging. Michael Jackson was high on the list of favorite music artists. One fashionable trend at this time was the “preppy” style, which typically included khakis and the colors pink and green. Another clothing style included platform shoes, bell bottoms, and stonewashed jeans, and big hair which involved lots of hairspray and hot rollers. Tanning was also the “it” thing to do. Today, Greek Life and non-Greeks alike, hold themed parties, listen to MJ, and dress in a variety of clothing styles, including preppy.
==Highlights of the 1980s:==
'''1980'''
At the Fraternity’s Biennial Convention, Epsilon Mu won a Panhellenic Award.
'''1984'''At the Fraternity’s Biennial Convention, Epsilon Mu won a Membership Award.==Highlights of 2000-2010==
'''1985'''Spring 1985 One of the chapter’s greatest challenges was a very busy time for Kappa sisterswelcoming large classes of new members into the chapter. Beginning with Greek Leadership Day on March 2 up With so many new members coming, it was necessary to assure that everyone was given the JUGS (Just Us Girls) party at Y-beachopportunity to get to know each other well. In between there were This challenge was met by holding many sisterhood events, such social functions as the Happy New Year party spa nights and a mixer with the SAEspicture frame decorating. Dixie Day was a blast – Kappa finished first in games, the scavenger huntThis way, new members and scholarship active members alike were able to bond and second in sorority sing (we sung “Cats”). A Kappa, Nancy Humphries, was also crowned Miss Magnoliafeel comfortable with their new sisters.
Kappas were honored by being asked Another challenge was getting everyone involved. The way that the chapter overcame this challenge was to perform a skit at introduce “Kappa Kore Groups.” Each member of the Province Convention. A Rookie workshop chapter was held for all assigned to one of the new sisters Kore Groups, and each group was assigned to learn about rush procedures another fraternity and selection sessionssorority in the Greek system. Regular rush workshop was held April 14 at which time name tags Members were made for parties expected to attend the events of their respective fraternities and sororities, and scrolls were given extra Kore Group points for preference partiesattending events outside of their assigned group.This was a fun way to get everyone involved, and to stir up a little competition!
Easter Egg Hunt was held April 2Throughout this decade, UBC continued to be an active campus. Focus remained on promoting a sustainable lifestyle on and off campus. Selections for guys Excitement for the ’86 calendar for MWinter Olympic Games in 2010 was apparent on campus.SMovies and television shows were filmed around the campus. are underway.In Throughout the fallyears, Clemson Kappas finished redecorating the Elevator Room chapter also participated in numerous league sports and started redecorating other sporting events, including Storm the Chapter Room. Practices started for Sorority Sing for the following April; the song is from “A Chorus Line.” There was an outstanding Winter Formal Wall, winning Water Wars, and Parents’ coming in third in Day. Mixers with Beta Theta Pi and Alpha Tau Omega topped of the yearLongboat.
Rush this year was quite longer than usual due to the addition Gamma Upsilon also continued its tradition of Alpha Chi Omega Reading Buddies with a third grade class at ClemsonUniversity Hill Elementary school every Friday and won a number of awards from Panhellenic including third place Philanthropy Award, third place Sports Award, and third place Top All Around Sorority. However the new chapter had no effect on Epsilon Mu’s rush. Kappa had an Six members were also recognized for achieving outstanding return academic averages and return rate – 99.5% five were recognized for pref nightachieving an outstanding number of sports points. The fifty pledges went to Lake Murray for the annual pledge retreat. At the end of the semester, they went caroling Charlotte Paterson was honored with winning the Chi Omega pledges at a home for the elderly in Clemson Panhellenic Top Individual Athlete Award and attended Magee Walker won the annual sister/pledge Christmas DinnerPanhellenic All-Around Woman Award. They ended the year by giving the chapter a VCR for the chapter room!
The members participated in a number of other Greek events during Greek Week and held its annual Sapphire Ball at the Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Whistler, BC. Gamma Upsilon also held an annual Parent/Alumni Tea. During the summer, members stayed in contact with each other and some attended a "Kamp Kappa once again " camping trip near a lake in B.C. Several members also attended Kappa Convention, where the chapter received recognition with Honorable Mentions in New Member Program, Recruitment, and Chapter Management. The school year begins annually with a chapter recruitment retreat in August, leading up to successful recruitment result. New members were presented at the Pride of Panhellenic luncheon. Bid Day celebration was themed the "Miss Kappa Pageant" during which each Key Sister was revealed by the Scholarship Award among "judges". Gamma Upsilon celebrated the Greeksfounding of Kappa with events featuring many of its own alumnae. The social committee organized a great Date Dash surprise event prior to Inspiration Week and Initiation, third semester in at which the Leadership Consultant assisted. The chapter conducted its annual Kappa Book Drive and celebrated the chapter’s 80th birthday with a rowspecial event. The chapter also participated in and won Order of Omega's Songfest competition with a selection from Across the Universe and enjoyed an "Ugly Christmas Sweater" themed meeting during the holidays. Gamma Upsilon held its annual Scholarship Tea for first Kite and Key semi-formal dance in conjunction with Kappa Alpha Theta at the Vancouver Aquarium, where everyone enjoyed dancing with the faculty belugas and staff admiring the sea lions. The chapter proved to be outstanding in athletics, finishing off the term in second place in the all-sorority division. Its basketball team came in first in the league. Other highlights included victory in the Great Trek, involvement in a number of UBC Legacy Game events such as broomball, day of Clemsonthe long boat, winter fest, and more. Ten Kappas made Members also excelled in academics, with many members receiving GPA scores well above the President’s List (4all-sorority averages.0) The chapter consistently placed well in the Panhellenic Awards for scholarship, encouraged because of a Kappa Mentor program pairing older girls with newer members in the same field of study and 22 made with the Dean’s List (3.5)Smart Cookie Program and The No-"Skippy" Jar.
The chapter worked toward its goal of improving communication among actives, pledges, and alumnae, by doing such things as sending different sisters to the pledge meetings. Kappas have a babysitting list for alums in the area and help them out when they need someone to look after their children. The chapter also held a Baked Potato party with the Greenville, SC alumnae.
The ongoing chapter goal was to promote a positive attitude and unified feeling within the chapter by increasing participation among sisters through more efficient utilization of the committee system. They also worked on a project of selling a “Kappa Calendar” with 12 photos of 12 different male Clemson students. This project raised $2000 for MS in the fall of 1985.'''Philanthropy:'''
Member Nancy Humphries was awarded first runner up in Gamma Upsilon annually raised more than $2,000 annually during its philanthropy week. Proceeds went to the Miss South Carolina USA pageantCanadian Breast Cancer Foundation. There were two Epsilon Mu varsity cheerleaders and 2 JV cheerleaders and multiple local and state pageant participants and winners.The incoming president was Kathy Junk of Worthington, OhioEvents included Gamma Upsilon’s annual Desserts for a Cure, an honors student and CIS majorall-you-can-eat dessert buffet with a minimum $5 donation. During the week, and the outgoing president was Karen Freed. The chapter sold pink ribbons, had a traveling consultant, Maureen “Moe” Kellypink raffle (with donated prizes from sponsors such as Starbucks) and had a 50/50 raffle during Desserts for a Cure.
'''1987'''Epsilon Mu received the first Standards award ever given Other chapter philanthropic activities included helping at the Mu Province Convention in Columbia, SC. The entire weekend was a lot of fun sharing ideas soup kitchen downtown weekly and good times volunteering weekly as reading buddies with Kappas from all over. Epsilon Mu welcomes Laura Harmon, children at an affiliate from Florida Stateelementary school. Laura is a bubbly sophomore from JacksonvilleAt the end of March, Fla. And has definitely been a welcome addition to the chapterhosted a Greek vs. Sigma Chi Derby Day was especially fun this year! Kappas really got involved in all of Greek event where the activities. EM claimed the title chapter pairs up with other sororities and fraternities to play a week-and-a-half-long game of Derby Day Football Champions, and the Derby Day queen was the chapter’s own Ashley McTeertag.
Rush was quite successful this yearThe philanthropy chairmen did a great job organizing events, and there were fifty-two wonderful new pledges encouraging girls to show participate in other philanthropy events throughout the Greek system. Some events that Gamma Upsilon participated in included Run for itthe Cure, Halloween for Hunger, and weekly visits to the Soup Kitchen and Reading Buddies at U-Hill Elementary School. Membership Philanthropy week is always a success, with much money raised through ribbon sales and selection sessions were very well plannedthe renowned Desserts for the Cure. The chairman implemented a new legacy program that worked quite well.Epsilon Mu enthusiasm for philanthropy was recognized throughout the Greek system, as Kappas boasted five Homecoming participants in were the Homecoming Court winners of Tenfraternity Sigma Chi’s annual “Derby Days” and sorority Alpha Phi’s “Alphatraz” philanthropy events. The Tiger-Rama skit “The Smurfs” was chosen to be one As a result of their hard work, the five skits presented at members of Gamma Upsilon placed third in the traditional Homecoming Tiger-RamaAnn McMutcheon Memorial Philanthropy Cup.
A new philanthropy project that Epsilon Mu began this year was a Christmas Clothes and Canned Food Drive. The sisters and pledges donated all kinds of “goodies,” and the project was very successful.
The scholarship committee started a new Study Hall '''Chapter Convention Awards:''' 2010 Convention, Gamma Upsilon received Honorable Mention Awards for Pledgesits New Member Program, Recruitment, which was a much needed addition to the pledge program. The program was also very useful for sisters. To help promote the chapter goal of Knowledge Kneads Growth (KKG) of Fraternity and Academic Education, a new Ritual trivial was startedChapter Management.
The seniors were presented with a “Kappa Cookbook” loaded with everyone’s favorite recipes. All of the recipes were compiled together and presented to the seniors at the Senior Banquet.
Epsilon Mu was very involved in the Panhellenic system at Clemson. A new sorority, Gamma Phi Beta, was recently established at Clemson. Ten Kappas served as big sisters to the Gamma Phi pledges. Two of Epsilon Mu’s sisters served as co-chairmen of Greek Week and Rush Week activities.
Nancy Humphries was 1987 Miss South Carolina, ==Highlights of 2011==Gamma Upsilon had a great 2011. Sisterhood blossomed during Recruitment through the forming and strengthening of new and unexpected friendships. Founders Day this year the chapter had more cheerleaders decided to try something new and Rally Catshosted a brunch. Nicole Holbrook It was selected to be a 1988-89 chapter consultantwonderful morning of interaction between alumna members, actives and new members.
'''1988'''Epsilon Mu received the Fraternity Appreciation Award and an Honorable Mention for Pledge Education at the 1988 Biennial Convention. The entire weekend was University introduced a lot of fun, meeting and sharing ideas with Kappas from all over.This past year, EM has been busy helping Clemson celebrate its Centennial birthday. The chapter participated new grading system in 2011 which allowed students to take classes outside their major on a time capsule photograph. The floats that were built for First Friday had a centennial theme. It was a fun and exciting celebrationpass/fail format.
Sorority Smash The annual philanthropy Desserts for a Cure was extremely exciting this year. To start it off, a huge success in 2011 with the chapter’s two representatives highest attendance in Miss Greek (Anna Whitesides and Lee Ann Chandler) placed Queen and fourth runner up, respectively. Epsilon Mu won Sorority Sing and 1988 Sorority Smash winnersthe chapter history.
Rush this ==Highlights of 2012==The year 2012 has been a successful and memorable year was quite longer than usual due to for the addition of Gamma Phi Beta at Clemson. However the new chapter had no effect on Kappa’s rush. The Upsilon chapter got fifty-three wonderful new pledges who enjoyed the traditional pledge retreat at the lakeUBC. There was one change We were delighted to rush – Tigertown Party was changed to Anniereceive multiple awards at Convention, which seemed to be very beneficial. The sisters also had new pref dresses. A Kappa sister was one of such as runner up for our excellence in Standards; runner up for the Panhellenic Co-Chairs Philanthropy Award, runner up for RushReading is Fundamental, as well as receiving the Legacy Award.
The Our Philanthropy Week was a great success thanks to the hard work and commitment of the women in our chapter is pleased with its scholarship program. Our annual Desserts-For-A-Cure was extremely popular, as once again it is first among the Greeks. Twentyfeaturing all-you-can-three Kappas were on eat desserts for a $5 donation to the Dean’s List (3Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.5)In addition, we raised money by selling candy and seventeen flower grams which were on distributed in time for Valentine's Day. It was wonderful to experience such support from fellow Greek members and it allowed to raise around $1,500 for the President’s List (4Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.0) On a weekly basis Gamma Upsilon members volunteer at First Baptist Church, where we participate in Spring 1988soup kitchen. 33 were on In addition, we work with the Dean’s List in local elementary school and have created the Fallreading buddy program, and twelve on the President’s Listwhere we assist young children with their literacy development.
To increase Within the chapter’s knowledge of Ritualchapter, Epsilon Mu started initiatives such as presenting a Ritual tip to our Standards Committee encourages spirit and morale whilst educating the sisters chapter on Kappa values. The committee always maintains high excellence, which was recognized at each meetingConvention. We achieved our recruitment goals this year, new Ritual workshopsinitiating 29 New Members, many of whom now hold positions on Chapter Council and are showing exceptional involvement in the chapter. This years Founders Day was a new officer training, fantastic event that displayed Kappa's passion and an exciting program night interest in learning more about our history and maintaining ties with the Kappa museum in ColumbusVancouver Alumni. To test We experienced great support from many older alumni as they shared their experiences and stories to inspire the chapter’s knowledge, the sisters played active members of Kappa Pursuit, and everyone did well.
A new philanthropy One challenge that we faced this past year was added: KKG-KA Jail-A-Thonthe vandalism of our Chapter Room. It raised $1000 for MStook tremendous teamwork and cooperation to put the room back together in a timely and cost efficient manner. Once again over $3000 was raised by selling Alumni and active members were extremely generous in donating time and effort to restore the “Kappa Calendarschapter and create an even more beautiful space.” Epsilon Mu participated in While this was an Easter Egg Hunt for underprivileged kidsunfortunate incident, Derby Day with Sigma Chi and other sororities it highlighted the commitment we have to raise money for the DAR school, Toys for Tots, chapter and a trick-or-treating carnival for abused and underprivileged childreneach other.
The chapter started a designated driver program for partiesOne of our main goals has been to increase the use of social media to promote Kappa on campus.Margaret Richardson is heading up Greek Week this year Our PR chairman has been actively using Twitter, Facebook and hoping Instagram to reorganize highlight the whole thinginvolvement of Kappa within the Greek and UBC community. The chapter Overall, 2012 was a positive year for Gamma Upsilon as we continued to have cheer squad grow and Rally Cat members, student government leaders, many members of student honors organizations, and a member of the Southeastern Theater Conferenceimprove our chapter in all areas.
'''1989'''For One of the largest changes happening on the UBC campus is the second year construction of our new Student Union Building, due to be completed in 2014. It is intended to be a rowgathering place where students can interact in order to expand and strengthen our student community. The project is an estimated 103 million dollars and is aiming to receive LEED platinum+, Epsilon Mu was the overall winner highest green building rating in Greek WeekNorth America. The chapter placed second Not only is UBC inventive in Sorority Sing, second developing new real estate but we are also leading the $11 million construction of Canada’s largest radio telescope – the first research telescope to be built in the Step Show, country in more than 30 years. One of UBC’s creative students has produced a film titled When I Walk and two sistersit is to be featured in the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. In this film, Beth Clayton the director Jason DaSilva portrays his personal experiences living with Multiple Sclerosis and Ashley McTeerthe grueling journey this disease took him on. The overall nature of our chapter is one of true sisterhood, placed fourth respect and second enthusiasm for Kappa Kappa Gamma. This year we have seen a visible increase in attendance to meetings and strengthened enthusiasm for philanthropy and sisterhood events. Chapter Council has done an amazing job of coming up with innovative ideas on how to further improve aspects of the Miss Greek pageantchapter, such as chapter history and our public image.
This fall, Epsilon Mu placed first in Derby Day games. Cathy Leitch placed third in Derby Queen, ==Highlights of 2013==The year 2013 has been one of the most exciting and influential years for the Gamma Upsilon chapter received second place overallat UBC. The year started off with a bang with our Philanthropy week and Kappa Kappa Gamma’s annual Desserts for a Cure. EM was the only sorority We were able to place in all events. Kappa’s skit create friendly competition at our hot cocoa stand for Tigerpeople to increase their donations by creating Greek and non-Rama, “Murder on the Tiger Town ExpressGreek donation jars,” got in the top six, so the chapter was able to perform it on the night of Tiger-Rama in the stadium. It went on which proved to receive second placebe a great success.
During RushIn addition to these events, we continue to practice our weekly philanthropies. On Wednesdays we serve food in the sisters switched “Annie” soup kitchen at First Baptist Church and “Toy Shop” skits, which was very effectiveon Fridays we work to develop children’s literacy with our reading buddy program at University Hill Elementary School. The return rate for Our Chapters success continued into March as we made it a priority to participate in other Greek philanthropy events after the first three skits was 98%victory of our own. We were very proud to win Diamond ball, and it was 94% a baseball tournament put on by Alpha Delta Pi that raises money for pref nightthe Ronald McDonald House. The chapter received 49 wonderful new pledges due to hard workIn addition, organized parties, and effective voting sessionswe also came in third place with Phi Gamma Delta during Greek week.
To reach In September, UBC Sororities completed the chapter goal – participationlargest recruitment in Canada, enthusiasmwhich was a considerable achievement not only for Panhellenic, and promptness – sisters made a graph each week showing but for the attendance of each classGamma Upsilon chapter as well. Signs for information or just for fun to show enthusiasm helpedWe initiated 26 new members in November and they have been enthusiastic about becoming involved. Everyone tried her best to be Currently 7 of the newly initiated members hold positions on timeChapter Council. Other activities to promote these goals were a We honored the founding of Kappa Kappa-Go-To-Class weekGamma at the our founders day brunch, study hall for pledgeswhere one active member, study breakswho has now gone on to become our President, and two alumnae spoke about the new effect that Kappa Kappa Info Line Gamma has had on the answering machine in the Chapter Roomtheir lives.
Epsilon Mu raised thousands of dollars An important priority for MS by making and selling calendars of the Clemson menGamma Upsilon chapter this fall semester was increasing academic achievement. The Although it has always been a major priority for the chapter also helped other philanthropies such as , we came to the KA Jail-A-Thon, DG’s Anchor Splash, realization that we could be doing more to support and $2400 encourage our sisters in achieving academic success. The Academic Council was formed in order to assist girls who may be struggling. This council has been crucial in the improvement of academics because it allows for Helping Hands more individual time to be allocated to sisters who need it instead of Clemson having just the Vice President Academic Excellence dealing with PiKA’s First Friday eventsissues. Epsilon Mu’s repAs incentive to aim high, Julie Gibson, was cookies are distributed weekly to girls who have achieved 80% or higher on an exam or an assignment. Through the implementation of the council and academic incentives we saw the overall chapter average rise just over 3% from the Spring 2013 to the Fall 2013 semester. We hope to continue our success in both the academic and philanthropic arena’s as we continue into the First Friday QueenNew Year.
The chapter continued University of British Columbia continues to have cheer squad be an innovative campus that is focused equally on the well being of its students as well as the well being of the Earth and Rally Cat membersenvironment. In the spring of 2013 UBC announced that the creation of a smart-grid energy storage system that integrates one megawatt hour of stored energy enough to power an average home for 1,000 hours into a power grid that supports three major campus facilities. In September, student government leadersThe Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) and UBC was awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest designation in green building performance from the Leadership in Energy and many members Environmental Design rating system. UBC has also made a considerable effort in bettering the lives of its student honors organizations and other student clubsas well as the environment. The UBC bookstore reduced the cost of course packs, which allowed students to save a average of 33% on their course materials.
==Highlights The fall semester was a stressful and frightening time on the UBC campus. At the end of September and throughout October there was a string of 6 sexual assaults that occurred on the UBC campus. These events were extremely concerning for our Chapter and the UBC population as a whole. However, in this time of fear the Chapter became closer in attempts to protect one another at all costs. Our Risk Management chairman gave multiple presentations on how we can protect ourselves in times where we find ourselves alone in the evening. She also gave out whistles and contact cards with UBC Securities information. Sisters that lived on campus offered to walk girls home should they ever find themselves alone. It was in this time of stress and uncertainty that brought our chapter closer together and gave us a true understanding of sisterhood. The campus has sense returned to the safe learning environment it always has been, but the increased support for one another within the 1990s==chapter has remained.
At ==Highlights of 2014==The year 2014 has been a very successful and exciting year for the Gamma Upsilon chapter at UBC. The year started off well with philanthropy week in which we raised money and support through our candy grams and hot chocolate booths in the SUB. Again we found success in instilling some friendly competition with the Greek and non-Greek donation jars. In addition to these events, we continue to practice our weekly philanthropies of Tuesday night soup kitchen at First Baptist Church and Friday afternoon reading buddies at University Hill Elementary School. Our Chapters success continued into March where we ended the Biennial Conventionmonth off by introducing our new main philanthropy event Kappa Kourtside featuring Kappa Kappa Gamma’s annual Desserts for a Cure, Epsilon Mu received Honorable Mention which proved to be a success. Many teams came out to support our philanthropy and we raised $1600. Our chapter also took part in many Greek philanthropy events such as Diamond ball, put on my Alpha Delta Pi raising money for the Excellence Award Ronald McDonald House. In addition our chapter also attended and Honorable Mention volunteered for other charities such as F Cancer (started by one of our very own Yael Cohen) and Women for Women in Afghanistan. To continue our philanthropic year we raised $2025 at the CIBC run for a cure this fall and $1300 at our November Desserts for a Cure. In January we also put on a fantastic rendition of the Lion King for Songfest, hosted by Order of Omega, which included almost every member of our chapter. We initiated 34 enthusiastic new members in November, with seven currently holding Chapter Council positions. This years Founder Day was an amazing event, hosted at Dockside Restaurant in Granville Island. Girls had the chance to connect with Vancouver alumni and learn about our history as well as form connections through the Personnel Awarddream wall.
The An important priority for the Gamma Upsilon chapter this fall semester was increasing chapter won involvement and achievements in the entire First Friday Parade Greek community. This has always been a goal of ours but we wanted to emphasize it this year as many girls graduated resulting in a smaller sorority with many new members. We were able to do this by encouraging participation in all Greek events. We had girls volunteer to make teams for almost every sorority and fraternities philanthropy event, such as DG’s anchor splash. Our chapter also had many successful rec sports teams throughout the best floatyear, including: two volleyball teams, a soccer team and a dodge ball team last term. Beck Bamford captured We also won the UBC rec softball tournament at the title beginning of this year. On top of Miss First Friday by raising this participation and success in sports, we had three girls take home top Panhellenic awards. Katie Sherlock won Top Panhellenic Athlete, Amanda Woodland won Top Panhellenic Scholar, and Abby Perehudoff won Top Individual Philanthropist. As well, multiple girls also won accreditation certificate awards. The Academic Council has encouraged academic success in the most money out of all chapter, as well as incentives such as smart cookies, and library raids. Kappa Kash also encourages girls to participate in our many philanthropic opportunities. Overall morale and sisterhood has been increased and that’s what encourages girls to participate more. We truly hope to continue this successful involvement and overall achievements into the other sororitiesNew Year.
Rush was very The University of British Columbia is a large dynamic campus located in the heart of Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit Park; with over 60,000 students the campus is always changing. UBC offers both a diverse academic and athletic program. In the past year the University’s athletic program has come under review. Some of UBC’s athletic programs, like it’s Swimming, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Rowing, and Soccer teams, are held along side some of the best in Canada and North America. Unfortunately programs like its Football, Skiing, and Softball’s continued inability to prove successfulhas brought attention to the structure of UBC’s athletic program. In 2013 The University announced a review of the athletic program’s structure, promising a more focused and Epsilon Mu welcomed thirty-nine new pledgessuccessful program; changing certain team’s privileges from ‘varsity’ to club status, the first steps of which to be put into affect at the beginning of the 2014/2015 academic year. Prior to talks of Athletic reformation the UBC student population has been relatively indifferent with regards to support for it’s varsity programs. The recent attention drawn to the highest pref return rate on campus athletic program has caused an influx of school spirit. The traditional pledge retreat at Times Higher Education World University Ranking ranked UBC 23rd in the lake world, and 2nd in Canada. The 2013/2014 average admittance GPA was held89.5%, an increase of .02% from the previous year. Membership The University continues to commit itself to not only educating students to the highest degree, but doing so in an environmentally friendly and selection sessions were well-organized and went smoothlysustainable way. The University leads the way with sustainable buildings, with no Rush infractions having built fourteen buildings that week. A traveling consultantadhere to the highest sustainable standards, Catherine Carbonetta, visited and is currently in the chapter process of completing five more. The University’s embrace for innovative policies and building begin in August what has been publicly recognized by many as "North America's Greenest Building” and assisted during Rushone of the greenest buildings in the world.
The chapter had three Homecoming contestants fall semester at UBC was exciting and ground breaking. Our Chapter saw one of the busiest rush periods ever. Not only is the campus’ Greek life thriving, but extra curricular involvement at UBC outside of the Greek life is at an all time high. With UBC Sororities at the forefront of involvement of the Alma Mater Society’s 370 recognized clubs, it is a wonderful time to be in a court the Greek system. Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts the most diverse group of members of tenany Greek organization at UBC. Kappas were involved with With members from various parts of the world such as the new alcohol policy program GAMMA US, Great Britain, and the new CLASS programThailand, our members are very well rounded. The bonds of sisterhood created prove to be stronger than ever as sisters frequently make plans to visit our sisters from abroad.
Epsilon Mu’s goal for 1990 was to raise scholarship of all membersOur chapter holds meetings in our Chapter room located in the Panhellenic House. Each member The Chapter room is rented and pledge was to raise her individual GPA has a comfy classroom setup.2 of her previous average. This goal was met successfully Spring semester, and Kappas placed second out of all We do not have housing at the sororitiesGamma Upsilon Chapter in UBC.
Epsilon Mu was very involved panhellenically. Zeta Tau Alpha came to campus, and Kappas served as big sisters to the Zeta pledges. Sisters also helped install Zeta Upsilon chapter at Georgia Southern.
More sisters-only events were organized==Highlights of 2015==2015 has been a very exciting year, including a whitewater rafting tripvery focused on making changes to better our chapter as well as forming stronger bonds within our sisterhood. In March we welcomed six new and amazing girls through our COB recruitment. Epsilon Mu placed To start off March we had the annual Parent Tea in two Greek Week activitiesthe chapter room, including second place in Sorority Sing which was a great way to meet some parents and second in turn let them have a glimpse into what Kappa means to each member. At our Panhellenic awards ceremony at the Step Show. The end of March we had five girls receive academic accreditation, our chapter continues to have cheerleaderswas accredited for sports, philanthropy, and leadership and activities, Rally Catsour very own Katie Sherlock was accredited for a top athlete, student government leaderstwo of our members were accredited with leadership and top philanthropists, and finally another two of our members were accredited with the all greek women of many student organizations and honor societies on campusthe year award.
'''1991'''1991 Rush We also had a beautiful formal at the Arbutus Club at the end of March, which was very successful, and Zeta Tau Alpha has joined Clemson as its eleventh sorority. Epsilon Mu welcomed 38 new pledges and entertained them at a fun pledge retreat at Lake Hartwell. Thanks way to close up the Rush and Membership Committees year for our sisterhood. Kappa Kourtside in the membership and selection sessions second week of April brought out a huge crowd right before exams. And we were able to raise $4891. We also were well organized able to raise $1089 through our Kappa Kandy Grams, and went smoothly$1745 at our annual Desserts for a Cure. Epsilon Mu received no Rush infractions during Rush weekBy the end of the term we also had eleven girls with an over 80 average. The pledges threw a Christmas party for We are so proud of them and their big sistersaccomplishments, while and hope to inspire the sisters maintained close relations rest of the chapter to the pledges by attending many KROP parties (Keep Rushing our Pledges).keep up this push towards academics!
Epsilon Mu Kappas were well represented At the start of September we attended our retreat at our very own Kristin Short’s house in Clemson’s HomecomingShuswap Lake, where we had the opportunity to bond with our sisters at a beautiful location for three days. For sisters participated in the pageantAt retreat we rehearsed all things recruitment, more than any other organizationwhich was very helpful for our newest pledge class. In a Homecoming court of tenAs well, we decorated our new floral letters, two of the contestants were Kappas. Kappa also won Clemson’s Tiger-Rama and Miss First Friday had multiple photo shoots to share on social media as well as for our recruitment video. It was the highlight of the fourth year in a row, and everyone had so much fun.
Epsilon Mu’s Coming into the school year our chapter goal of 1991 was “To strengthen sisterhood through participation extremely busy with planning and preparing for recruitment. We also revamped our website, adding photos from retreat and stepped up our presence and unity by enacting the Owlsactivity on social media. Our house chairman took to decorating our chapter room with some homey pieces, such as polaroid pictures, lights, Keysflowers, pillows and Fleur-de-lis programa couple ottomans.” The goal Recruitment was successfully reached through a great increase in enthusiasm busy time for public relations and participation in Kappa functionsour activity on social media. Kappa won first place for participation in the Derby Day events. There also It really paid off however as our new members were sister-only events, such as a whitewater rafting tripable to follow posts during that time and so it was quite effective.
Epsilon Mu organized a Monmouth Duo by having an ice cream social with Recruitment was the Pi Beta Phismost successful its been in years, we were all so pumped and welcome in 34 new and amazing members. To express EM’s enthusiasm We have carried this excitement throughout the chapter held a “Kappa Wear Your Letters Day” every other Tuesdayterm. We raised $427. Epsilon Mu Kappas started 70 during our philanthropy weeks cocoa for a new philanthropy cure in the springUBC Nest, “Paw Printing for Safety.” On the day of the Orange and White football game, $6380 from our participating team in the Kappas fingerprinted children annual CIBC Run for safetya Cure. In October, the Kappa floor hosted another successful Trick-or-Treating first week of November our chapter submitted a video for Helping Hands. Epsilon Mu’s Philanthropy Committee worked hard on the calendar to raise money for MSGamma Phi Betas philanthropy event, The Gammies.We didn’t win, but our own sister Rebcca Moug took home best actress!
Epsilon Mu, with I-week and initiation took place in the help second week of area alumnaeNovember, hosted the 1991 Province Meetingand it ran smoothly as well as fun. We even got to have a sisterhood event at Spin Society, where a Kappa alumni generously offered her time to hold. At the chapter also won end of November we will be hosting what should be an amazing semi formal at the Lillian Fishback Gracious Living AwardTraditional Chinese Gardens, which our new members are very excited for.
'''1994'''As usualFollowing this on November 22nd we are having someone from headquarters hold a ritual workshop for our chapter. Throughout the year our chapter has taken part in a number of philanthropy events within the Greek community. To list a few, Kappas displayed their strong sense the chapter took part in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days in support of spirit in the First Friday parade with their Peter Pan floatShinerama UBC campaign raising money for Cystic Fibrosis research, and AOPi’s Score Out Arthritis which is a indoor soccer tournament. Clemson had chosen This coming year we are planning on fully using the GIN system for a Disney theme. EM Kappas participated in Tiger-Rama during Homecoming more concise and official way to keep track with their Back to events for the Future skit, winning second placemonth and year.
EM Kappas showed how much they cared by hosting This fall our campus finally opened its long anticipated new student union building, the Nest. This has been a seven year process, but has been well worth the wait. It is a beautiful LEED platinum certified building (highest green building rating in North America), and has room for the huge growth in students at UBC. It is located right next to the old SUB, and maintains its hub of activity offering a walk-place for students to shop, study, eat and socialize. The building itself is five stories and 250,000 square feet (50% larger than the old SUB), and cost $107 million. The NEST contains eight AMS run food and drink eateries, nine AMS services, as well as athree-thon storey rock climbing wall. Not only is the building itself sustainable – solar powered cooling, radian hearing/cooling of floors, solar water heaters, cerified wood products, in vessel compositing, storm water management/retention, roof top garden, water efficient landscaping using grey water, but their food is as well – 100% ocean wise certified, local produce, dry food purchased from local companies, and all coffees are certified organic, shade grown, and fair trade. This year our overall chapters nature has been focused on sisterhood. We started out the year as one of the smallest sororities on campus, but through teamwork we have grown to almost the same size as everyone else. This year as been extremely busy, and we have faced times of difficulty, but we have all really stuck together and helped each other. We have held multiple sisterhood events this year, and chapter council members took to using their committees for the chapter’s philanthropy help a lot more. As well our chapter has shown a lot of initiative to help each other, and spend time with each other. On top of fun sisterhood events we have also had many study nights, with amazing turn outs. Its so special to see our sisters encouraging and helping each other push for better academics, which has been a struggle for us in the past. Within the first two months of school our chapter had hosted three study nights, one was also with Multiple SclerosisDelta Gamma. Not only have our members pushed to attend all of our own meetings and events but our participation within the Greek community has also increased substantially.
For Founders DayWhat organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, EM Kappas celebrated by welcoming all area alumnae and advisers.1994 Rush had a wonderful turnout for EM. EM was happy or donated hours to welcome forty-two terrific new pledges. This was with a huge thanks to the Rush and Membership committees who organized everything so well. EM chapter president Gina Brown represented Kappa beautifully on the Homecoming Court. Blaire Barre and Britta Zeimer also represented Kappas , in the your community? Reading is fundamental, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, First Friday and Derby Day pageants.Baptist Church soup kitchen
This year, EM Kappas decided Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to take on support? Reading is fundamental is the challenge to improve participation with more enthusiasm than ever! They developed a points system national Kappa Kappa Gamma philanthropy. Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is our local chapter philanthropy which would require each member to have accumulated a certain amount of points in order to go was started due to certain Kappa functionsan alumni. They could receive these points by participating in We hold this philanthropy activitiesvery close to all our hearts, attending meetings regularly and punctuallyone of our alumni, and other activities that would benefit the chapter and others. This system was so wonderfully successfulYael Cohen, actually started the chapter plans to continue this for many yearsphilanthropy Fuck Cancer.First Baptist Church – weekly volunteering at soup kitchen
EM Kappas continued the activity ==Highlights of hosting Halloween trick-or-treating on the sorority dorm floor for the children of Helping Hands. It was very successful and appreciated! Epsilon Mu Kappas are participating in a program they call Adopt-A-Grandparent for Clemson Downs Nursing Home. Every week, Kappas will go there to visit with different elderly members to keep them company, telling stories, taking them for walks, and participating in activities that will make them happy.EM Kappas also sold mistletoe during the holiday season and roses for Valentine’s Day with Pi Kappa Phi in order to raise money for the local animal shelter!2016==
Epsilon Mu hadAs a whole chapter, we were able to accomplish the Anna Kianna Panhellenic Award and Ann McCucheon Philanthropy Award, as well as alwaystwo individual awards, Top Panhellenic Scholar and Top Individual Philanthropist, many at this past Panhellenic Spring Awards. Many have also won individual awards and scholarships such as Just Desserts (recognizes members on of UBC community with outstanding contribution), Dean’s Honour List (for those with grades within the cheer squadstop 10%), Rally CatsMajor Entrance Scholarship, student governmentChancellor’s Scholar Award, student Outstanding International Scholarship and initiation to Gamma Sigma Alpha (for members of the Greek system with +77% average). Our members were able to get involved with other UBC organizationssuch as the Alma Mater Society, various faculties and different clubs as executive members or as volunteers; Delegate, Promotional Team, RC and VP Recruitment for Panhellenic, Vice President for POITS, Dean’s Student Advisory Council, House President of Salish House of Totem Park Residence, General Volunteer for UBC Hospital, InterClub Executive at Blood for Life, VP Student Life at Arts Undergraduate Society, VP UBC Thunderbird Dance Team and honor societiesVolunteer Avenue Coordinator of AMS to name just a few.
'''1995'''1995 Rush turned out to be wonderful. Forty-eight new pledges were invited to join Kappa after RushMembers have also volunteered with organizations outside the UBC community: BC Women and Children’s Hospital, VGH Renal Dialysis Unit, Strathcona Clinic, Kiwanis Club, Women for Women, and the members committee made them all feel very welcomeJunior Achievement, especially at the annual Bid Day pool party BC SPCA and pledge retreat! Kappas in 1995 showed how much they enjoyed participating when Ami Lupisella represented Kappa in Burnaby Hospital of Mental Health. Describe the First Friday pageant recent changes on your campus and when Sally Traywick represented Kappa in describe the Derby Days Pageant hosted by Sigma Chioverall nature of your chapter. Joining in on Derby Days was On campus, there is a newly open first year residence, Orchard Commons, which has greatly improved housing and expanded capacity for first years to be guaranteed housing. A lot of fun when both pledges and older sisters entered our new members have the line danceprivilege of living in this new building.
At the First Friday ParadeOur chapter's nature in 2016 has once again been one of loyalty, Kappas continued community and sisterhood. We have gained 35 wonderful new members who have each been an extraordinary addition to show off our chapter. Many of the spirit that they new members have every year. For taken positions on Chapter Council as well as been appointed significant leadership roles assisting some of the cartoon theme, Kappas used Superman to show their Clemson and KKG prideChapter Council Executives. The crowd showed how much it loved the float with its cheeringIn addition, and Kappa won second placetwo of our members have been chosen for executive positions on Panhellenic Council. Tiger-Rama also was a lot We are all very proud of fun these girls and a real honor especially excited for KKG our chapter to be able have great representation on Panhel's board. Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to perform its “Lucky Charms of Clemson University” skit. , in your community? -Reading is Fundamental (international) -Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (international) -The EM Kappas celebrated Founders Day Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (national) -Soup Kitchen Tuesdays at a banquet for many alumnae and advisersFirst Baptist Church, which turned out to be a wonderful gathering.Reading Buddy Fridays at University Hill Elementary (local)
Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? The members of our chapter decided hold the causes of both our national and local philanthropies dear to challengeour hearts. Like most people, we have been affected one way or another by breast cancer, again which is why we find it important to raise awareness and funds to support the research and survivors of this yeardisease. As for our two local philanthropies, the chapter’s participation to show their sisterly love Soup Kitchen Tuesdays and make everyone feel included by using Reading Buddy Fridays, our chapter wanted a points system. This points system requires members way to participate in order give back to gain a certain number of points at important our community not just through organizing internal events, leading up to but also by participating in charitable activities every week. Reading Buddy Fridays is a points party. Kappa program that also challenges Kappas to represent helps us show our support towards the chapter well, and sisters are rewarded with recognition as Officer of Reading is Fundamental organization consistently throughout the Week, Sister of the Week, Sister of the Year, and many other honorsyear.
Kappa won second place Chapter Facility: In what kind of a facility does your chapter meet? Please attach a clear photo of where you typically hold chapter meetings – whether in scholarship among sororities for Spring 1995a classroom, chapter house or elsewhere. At the 1995 Mu Province Meeting, Kappa won the “Gracious Living” category and first place in the improvement of “Standards Performance” and received honorable mention in “Membership.”
Kappas dwell in helping others. In With the EM chapter exception of Kappafew formal meetings, they pride themselves at being active at many things. Hosting some trick-or-treaters with candy on Halloween on the sorority floor thrilled them when Children from Helping Hands came by. Adopt-a-Highway is a big project that all most of our chapter meetings were previously held in the pledges take part chapter room inthe Panhellenic house. Epsilon Mu participated in an MS walk in Greenville; each sister raised at least $25However, and overallstarting this October, Epsilon Mu raised over $1,200. Over the holidays, the chapter also held we have been meeting in a toy drive, class room in cooperation with the local battered women’s shelter. The women at the shelter also received gift bags with toiletriesIONA building on campus, many as it provides more space for all of which were donated by local hotelsthe members.
Kappas also like to be with each other. Holding “Melrose Monday” in the Chapter Room gave everyone a chance to be together. Another event that was enjoyed were sorority swaps with other sororities to get to know other chapters on campus.
Epsilon Mu had, as always, many members on the cheer squads, Rally Cats, reps at the homecoming pageant, student government, student organizations, and honor societies.==Highlights of 2017==
'''1996'''Epsilon Mu In January, the Gamma Upsilon chapter set out to strive towards a year of building a stronger sisterhood through strengthening the bond between sisters , and pledges dressed like “young girls of the eighties” for the First Friday paradeoverall solidifying our community involvement and empowerment. The crowd cheered the loudest for We plan on improving our sisterhood by creating and planning g sisterhood events throughout each month to encourage sister-bonding and active participation within the Kappaschapter. EM participated We welcomed 2 new members in our January COB, who became a part of the Tiger2016 pledge class. Throughout January-Rama skit during homecoming weekApril, the Chapter focused on our sisterhood through attending sisterhood events and ensuring our sisters maintained academic excellence, great presence at Greek events and philanthropies, and good relations and communication with each other in the theme “A Rock Solid Tradition,” placing secondchapter.
The Founders Day banquet For the January-April semester, Gamma Upsilon chapter had the highest academic average of any sorority chapter at UBC this past semester with a 74.48%. At the Panhellenic Spring Awards, our chapter received two individual awards for Top Philanthropy, received by Farrah Bui-Turcotte, who is extremely involved with philanthropies and volunteering; Along with Top Leadership, received by Elise Mance, who maintained a double presidency being president of Kappa and president of the AUS (Arts Undergraduate Society). Two of our sisters were recently initiated into Gamma Sigma Alpha, which is a Greek organization for Greek members with averages of above 76%. We have a sister who was granted a really special treatUBC Excellence Scholarship for being within the top 10% in her faculty, undergraduate year, and program. We have sisters who are on the Deans Honour Roll, and who have been granted BC Achievement Scholarship awards, the District Authority Scholarship award, with alumnae attending and participating the Maili Wong Award in Finance, to name a competition among the tables about Kappa triviafew.
Fall Rush went very wellFive of our Chapter Council officers were able to attend the Kappa Leadership Conference where they learned skills to implement within our chapter and within council so that the officers are able to be greater leaders, and a newest member of PC16 attended the Kappa Leadership Academy. In September, with forty-three we welcomed 40 new pledgesmembers into our Chapter, 38 of which were part of Formal Recruitment and 2 of which we welcomed through COB. For Formal Recruitment, we received a 97.5% retention rate after tours, and became the top recruiting sorority of 2017. There were many activities Our President implemented ‘President’s Key’, which is a member spotlight for two girls who have gone above and beyond in the Chapter and who will be presented with this award at Chapter meeting and gifts will be talked about in a little blurb highlighting the things they are doing for the Chapter, in which they will also receive a little care package. She also implemented ‘Accountabili-KEYS’, which is to welcome them into the chaptermaintain commitment and presence at other Greek philanthropies, where girls are in groups of 3, and 1/3 girls must attend and participate in each event.
Derby Days with Sigma Chi was Our Registrar implemented ‘Owl Bet’cha Didn’t Know’, which is a monthly newsletter presented at Chapter meeting, where information taken from the Chapter History Nuggets are translated into a great week of cute newsletter format highlighting certain historical or ongoing events, and also includes fun facts, and a sister shout out. The goal of this newsletter is to maintain awareness of Kappa participation was high; history in a fun format. Furthermore, our sister Kennedy Gagnon, just recently became the chapter placed third in president of UBC sororities, and will lead our community for the upcoming year. In the spring, a new aquatic centre opened up for students and faculty members of UBC and the line dancecommunity. There has also been ongoing construction as a new bus-loop is being built alongside another new residence for students.
Epsilon Mu’s challenge for Overall, the year was increasing sister relations. The relationship of most importance Gamma Upsilon chapter has implemented monthly sisterhood events that have increased both active participation in the goal was between chapter, alongside establishing greater closeness among our sisters. We find that recruitment and initiation are always special for members, as these events remind us why we hold Kappa so close to our hearts, and it shows us the pledges unification and the older sisterssupport systems amongst members. To accomplish this the chapter held Crop PartiesThis past year, Gamma Upsilon has accomplished our goals and have done so with great pride, which were special activity gatherings followed by ice cream or candy. The parties featured activities and we feel that would bring the pledges closer our Chapter will continue to improve throughout the older sisters. Everyone had a great time with these parties2017-2018 year.
The EM Kappas again had “Melrose Mondays,” which helped everyone come together for some fun in the '''Chapter Room. The chapter adopted a highway for cleaning up once a semester and also participated in Philanthropy''': Soup Kitchen at the MS Walk-a-thonFirst Baptist Church (Local), which is great exercise along every Tuesday night with great philanthropy. There are other chapter philanthropies as well, one of which was a calendar featuring men of Clemson that women from other sororities boughtPhi Delta Theta.
Epsilon Mu had, as always, many members on the cheer squads, Rally Cats, reps Reading Buddies at the homecoming pageant, student government, student organizationsUniversity Hill Elementary (Local), and honor societiesevery Friday afternoon with Beta Theta Pi.
''1997'''Epsilon Mu started off the year with a bang by participating in the annual First Friday Parade. This year’s theme was the Wild West, and all the Kappas dressed up like surfer girls to show Clemson spirit! During Homecoming Week, the Kappa Tiger-Rama skit about the “Magical World of Clemson” won EM third place. Kappa really showed the entire campus how much hard work and dedication can pay off. Rally Kappa!Reading is Fundamental (International)
The Founders Day banquet in October was especially meaningful to all the Epsilon Mus this year. There was a beautiful dinner, a special ceremony, and the company of dozens of Kappa alumnae.Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation (National)
The chapter had a fantastic rush this past fall, and it was proud to welcome forty-four new pledges. The entire chapter worked hard to make them feel at home, with dozens of sister-only barbecues and ice cream parties so they could meet all the sisters.Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (International)
All across campus Kappa left its mark! Last spring EM place first in four Greek Week events, including SPIRIT, and first overall. EM also proudly brought home the Greek Bowl championship trophy (another first place) and two second place trophies for campus intramurals in soccer and softball. That’s not all Kappa did! It also placed second overall in Sigma Chi Derby Days. Epsilon Mu’s spirit and involvement is famous all across campus!
 
The chapter’s challenge this past year was “Strive for Pi,” and everyone was committed to raising the chapter’s GPA to 3.14. To meet this goal, there was recognition at every chapter meeting for girls who had gotten As on tests, had spent long hours in the library, or Kappas who simply worked hard all the time in school. This was a great way for everyone to encourage and support one another and to meet the chapter goal. Early in the Fall there was a “Strive for Pi” party to recognize all of the girls who had GPAs of 3.14 or higher.
 
EM worked hard as a chapter all year to give back to the community and to promote sisterhood. Twice a year everyone pitches in to clean the chapter’s adopted highway. At Christmas, everyone donates gifts to Toys-for-Tots. To help keep the campus beautiful, everyone spends may long hours painting, cleaning, and planting trees on campus in support of “Campus Sweep.”
 
For the chapter’s philanthropy this year, there were “Penny Wars,” a friendly competition between pledge classes to raise money for MS. Everyone also participated in the MS Walk-a-Thon. Epsilon Mu had, as always, many members on the cheer squads, Rally Cats, reps at the homecoming pageant, student government, student organizations, and honor societies.
 
'''1998'''
The Kappas at Clemson were very excited this year to welcome forty-eight new pledges to the chapter. The return rate after the first party was the highest ever seen at Clemson – 99.7%! Themes at the rounds included Greek Life, Kountry Kappa, and Alice in Kappaland. After a successful Rush (now called Recruitment), Kappa was very anxious to get to know the new members. The new members felt right at home at the annual Bid Day pizza and pool party. EM also held many other “get to know you” events throughout the pledge season.
 
Epsilon Mu started off the year with tons of fun and festivities. The first activity after Rush was participating in the annual First Friday parade. This was a time for the sisters and new members to hang out and get to know one another while working on the float and participating in the parade. The theme this year was “Where the Tigers Play,” and Kappa showed its Clemson spirit with its float “Tiger Trap.”
 
In October Kappa participated in Homecoming by having a skit in Tiger-Rama. This year’s theme for Tiger-Rama was “Rock around the Clock,” and Kappa brought home Third Place in skit props. Kappa also welcomed parents to Clemson on Homecoming/Parents’ Weekend with a tailgate in honor of sisters’ parents. To raise school spirit for the Clemson/Carolina game, sororities were asked to pain merchant windows throughout the downtown area. Kappa was paired with PiKA to decorate Judge Keller’s and received many compliments on the job.
 
Kappa’s Founders Day banquet in October was another huge success. Many Kappas were very excited to meet the alumnae from the surrounding area. The banquet consisted of a dinner and a special ceremony to honor Kappa.
 
Epsilon Mu held its annual Kappa Kidnap party, complete with dancing, a roasted pig, and roasted marshmallows.
Kappa made its mark on Clemson’s campus this year. During First Friday, Kappa placed third in spirit, and during Greek Bowl, the chapter took home third place in the banner competition. For the second year in a row, Kappa was number one during Greek Week. Derby Days was also a time for Kappa to shine, winning first place overall, first place in the banner competition, and the chapter’s Derby Queen, Mary Luchini, got third place for raising money for Children’s Miracle Network.
 
Kappa has also received many other honors on campus this year. For the second year in a row, Epsilon Mu received highest participation in the blood drive that takes place on campus. It was voted Number One Sorority by the on-campus newspaper, The Tiger. Kappas participated in an on-campus mocktail mixer, where it received first place for its Key Lime Pie Shooter. Epsilon Mu is most proud of its Panhellenic Award of Academic Excellence for Academic Programming.
 
The chapter this year was striving to achieve the all-sorority average. Many of the incentives for making the grade were through goals and recognitions. At the beginning of the semester, each Kappa completed a card that stated the Grade Point Ratio that she needed to strive for during the semester. After the semester was over, each Kappa who achieved her goal was recognized at a chapter meeting. The chapter also was trying to improve grades by filling out sheets with the amount of hours studied each week. This has helped each member keep track of the amount of hours she is studying. The chapter also had its scholarship banquet where everyone who made the President’s List and the Dean’s List, as well as most improved, was recognized for outstanding scholarship.
 
This year Kappas were very busy raising money for many organizations on campus, as well as the chapter’s own MS philanthropy. Kappas participated in ZTA’s “Big Man on Campus” to raise money for the Susan G. Comen Breast Cancer Foundation and Sigma Chi’s Derby Days to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Epsilon Mu also raised money for MS by selling Wendy’s coupon books with PiKA. Half of the money made from selling the coupon books was split between the two organizations, with the other half going to the Dave Thomas Foundation. Along with the annual MS walk-a-thon, Kappas also participated in the “Adopt a Highway” program, “Toys for Tots,” and donated clothing to the local women’s shelter.
 
Clemson worked on an asbestos abatement plan of Smith Hall, the dorm that house the sororities, and so the chapter took advantage of the opportunity to give the fourth floor, Kappa’s home, a makeover!
Epsilon Mu had, as always, many members on the cheer squads, Rally Cats, reps at the homecoming pageant, student government, student organizations, and honor societies.
 
'''1999'''
The chapter started off the year with some challenges, but it worked hard to overcome them, with morale boosters and chapter spirit initiatives. Rush was awesome this year, as the chapter welcomed forty-nine new members. The sisters were excited to meet the new members after a very successful Rush, and what better place to get to know each other than at the annual Bid Day pool and pizza party.
 
Epsilon Mu began the Fall off with a week packed full of exciting events. After Rush the chapter participated in Clemson’s annual Frist Friday Parade. This year’s theme was “The Last Football Game of the Century.” The week gave the sisters and New Members an awesome opportunity to get to know one another. In October Epsilon Mu welcomed parents with open arms and the annual tailgate before the Homecoming game.
 
EM held its annual Sapphire Ball, Kappa Kidnap, Halloween Mixer, and many tailgates and other social events, not to mention all of the sisterhood events.
 
Epsilon Mu had a visit from a Traveling Consultant, Mary Legakis, for help with a Ritual review, the week after Initiation, for the chapter and the new Initiates. She also attended the Founders Day banquet in October. EM was able to welcome many alumnae from the area. The banquet consisted of dinner and a special ceremony.
 
Liza Cary was crowned “Miss First Friday,” and Dorsey Wyatt was on the Homecoming Court. EM placed first in Lambda Chi Alpha’s Greek Bowl, and the chapter also placed in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days, raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network.. Last Spring Kappas participated in the MS Walk and were the top fundraiser, raising over $4,000; also EM participated in ZTA’s Big Man on Campus. Kappa participated in Adopt a Highway and made Christmas cards for the children’s floor at Greenville Memorial Hospital and for the children at Shriners Hospital in Greenville.
The challenge for the year was to achieve the all-sorority average, which EM did, with a 3.28 in the spring and a 3.1145 in the fall. The ongoing goal was to increase attendance at chapter meetings.
 
Epsilon Mu had, as always, many members on the cheer squads, Rally Cats, reps at the homecoming pageant, student government, student organizations, and honor societies.
 
'''1999'''
Epsilon Mu chapter observed the millenium by celebrating the occasion together. On New Year's Eve 1999, sisters gathered for dinner and a night out in eachothers' company. This memorable occasion is fondly remembered by those who were in attendance.
==Highlights of the 2000s==
After the tragedies of September 11, our chapter made t-shirts to recognize the efforts of the firefighters and emergency personel who worked through the aftermath, and also for the families whose loved ones were involved in the event. Money from these t-shirts went to various charities to help with the relief efforts.
 
'''2004'''
This year should be remembered as a success, one where our chapter recognized our strengths, and began to improve our weaknesses, striving to become the ideal chapter. Our girls stayed active, not only in Kappa, but all around campus, showing what well rounded greek women we are here at Clemson. We participated in several other fraternities' and sororities' philanthropies, raising money for everything from Breast Cancer to Multiple Sclerosis. The Contestant sponsored by Kappa won the homecoming pageant and we even won Sigma Chi's Derby Day's competeition, which raises money for Children's Miracle Network. Kappa also met the all sorority GPA and had several sisters admitted into honors societies. Kappas also: won homecoming; won Sigma Chi's Derby Days; competed in other sororities’ and fraternities’ philanthropies; met all-sorority GPA; had the #1 fund raiser for MS Walk; was the second largest contributor to race for the cure; improved attendance; held a monthly sisters-only non-alcoholic event; wrote letters to troops.
To help with chapter attendance, we encouraged committees to attend events together. For example, our chapter sponsored a sister in the Homecoming Pageant. Committees were encouraged to come together to the event. We had, by far, the largest showing, and our contestant won!
'''2005'''
This chapter had an extremely successful year here at Clemson. Epsilon Mu is filled with well-rounded and intelligent women who are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our chapter. In February of 2005, Epsilon Mu won several awards of merit at the province meeting. The three awards included Outstanding Achievement in Communication, Outstanding Achievement in Chapter Council/Advisor Board Relations and Outstanding Achievement in Gracious Living. Last spring, Kappa raised money and awareness in addition to participating in the walk to cure Multiple Sclerosis. Epsilon Mu was also involved in the campus wide Relay for Life fundraiser. This past fall, the chapter won the Sigma Chi Derby Days competition, which raises money to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Kappa teamed with the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and performed in the competitive Tigerrama Homecoming Pep Rally. Two of our very own members represented Kappa on the 2005 Homecoming court. Our annual fall philanthropy, Kappa Kick Off, was a huge success in November with 18 fraternities participating in the flag football tournament.
 
There are over 16,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in Clemson University. In Clemson's five colleges, there are at least 70 different fields of study offered. There are ten nationally recognized sororities on Clemson's campus. Epsilon Mu is thriving as one of the larger sororities on campus and continues to represent Kappa Kappa Gamma well.
 
Epsilon Mu consists of almost 180 active members, many of which are involved in multiple organizations other than Kappa. This August with a lot of preparation, practice, and chapter cooperation the 2005 recruitment was a great success. On October 29th, 48 young women were initiated into Epsilon Mu. This past fall, the Kappa hall was moved to the recently renovated fraternity quad where they share a building, Norris Hall, with two other sororities. It was an honor to be asked to move into this building.
Epsilon Mu faced several challenges this past fall but addressed them with determination and commitment to improvement. A risk management workshop which was mandatory for the entire chapter was held in December. In the workshop there were several speakers, including a Clemson area police officer and a counselor from the campus health center. In addition, the Vice President of Standards and the Risk Management Chairman spent a great deal of time during chapter meetings educating the members and reviewing the guidelines stated in the social contract. This chapter has taken a great deal away from the events of this past semester. Epsilon Mu has become stronger and more united chapter and has made huge strides in the education and raising awareness of risk management. All the members are well aware of how important it is to hold each other accountable for their actions.
 
'''2006'''
This previous year was extremely significant with Clemson's chapter of KKG. This past summer at, Convention, we received an honorable mention for recruitment. Epsilon Mu always prides itself on our recruitment. Our recruitment was very successful again this fall. This past spring we continued to raise money for our local philanthropy, Multiple Sclerosis. We also hosted a philanthropy event, Kappa Kickoff, as well, which helped to support MS Foundation. We were very involved with various organizations on campus including, Relay for Life and Sigma Chi Derby Days (effort to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network).
 
There are approximately 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Clemson University. Clemson hosts five colleges in which there around 70 fields available. There are ten national panhenellenic sororities on Clemson's campus.
Epsilon Mu consists of approximately 160 intelligent, beautiful members, all of which are involved throughout Clemson's campus. This October, 44 new members were initiated into Epsilon Mu. Kappa Kappa Gamma still holds a hall in the quad on Clemson's campus.
 
We still face some of the same challenges with attendance and lack of involvement, however, all chapter council members strive to support a unified front to the rest of the chapter. Our biggest challenged yet occurred this summer with the death of Tiffany Souers. This horrible event seemed to add despair to many members of our chapter but allowed us to reach out to one another. Our chapter has worked to keep Tiffany's memory not only within Kappa Kappa Gamma but within Clemson University as she was not only a member of Epsilon Mu but an outstanding student and leader on campus.
 
Our chapter has made huge strides in the area of Risk Management. Our Risk Management chair has worked to gain respect and cooperation with all members of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We have become a more united chapter and will continue to uphold Kappa Kappa Gamma's excellent reputation on Clemson University's campus.
 
 
'''2008'''
This previous year was extremely significant with Clemson's chapter of KKG. The year began with a successful recruitment of fifty-five new members. This past spring we continued to raise money for our local phianthropy, Multiple Sclerosis. We also hosted a philanthropy event, Kappa Kickoff, as well, which helped to support MS Foundation. Additionally Kappa was very involved around campus, winning first place in Sigma Chi Derby Days (effort to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network) , second in Greek Week, and was involved in Relay for Life.
 
Our Founders Day dinner in the fall consisted of an elegant dinner with various alumnae. As a chapter we made a presentation of Kappa's history, consisting of a candlelight ceremony respecting our founders. We also had a display including pictures of active members and alumnae.
 
There are approximately 17,500 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Clemson University. Clemson hosts give colleges in which there around 70 fields available. Clemson is currently ranked as the 22nd best national public university in the country. There are ten natioanl panhenellenic sororities on Clemson's campus.
Throughout the previous year we have become a more united chapter and will continue to uphold Kappa Kappa Gamma's excellent reputation on Clemson University’s campus.
 
'''2009'''
In 2009, Epsilon Mu grew for the better in many areas, the women of Epsilon Mu took great pride in bettering our chapter and taking everyone's needs and ideas into account. We had a very positive and sucessful formal recruitment. We were rewarded two important awards at the Kappa Provence Conference: Most improved Risk Management and Honorable Mention for Recruitment. Our Chapter Council also worked diligently to surpass Clemson's Greek Chapter Excellence Requirements. As a chapter we strive to achieve academic excellence, and in 2009 Epsilon Mu had the most 4.0 GPAs out of any Kappa Chapter in the nation. This past year, Epsilon Mu had the honor of being one of three sororities chosen to put on a skit in Clemson's well known Tigerrama Homecoming pep rally. It is also noteworthy that a chapter member was the assistant Tigerrama chair. Our chapter prides ourselves on giving back to Clemson's Greek community, and we won first place in the Sigma Chi's Philanthropy Derby Days.
Clemson’s Campus is like no other college campus that I have had the opportunity to visit. Clemson really does embody the big university in a small school setting. Everyone is so friendly and helpful, and Clemson was recently named the happiest college campus in the nation. The school spirit seen throughout our campus is amazing; every student takes such pride in being a Clemson Tiger. Throughout the past couple of years, Clemson has been working vigorously toward becoming one of the nation's top ranked public universities, and we are achieving this goal and moving closer toward our dream. Last year we were named the 22nd top public university in the nation, and we are continuing to move closer toward our goal.
 
Kappa Kappa Gamma's chapter of Epsilon Mu at Clemson is one if the strongest chapters on Clemson's campus. This past year we became the largest out of all eleven sororities. We have a group of well rounded, campus involved women, who not only strive for academic excellence but also excellence within our chapter. We also have women involved in all aspects of Clemson's campus including Panhellenic President, Student Senate, Order of Omega, Blue Key, GAMMA, as well as student athletes. 75 percent of our chapter members are involved in other organizations on campus. Epsilon Mu chapter prides ourselves on our diversity, which can be seen after the formal recruitment process each year.
 
Our chapter was faced with many challenges in 2009, but we did a great job of meeting them head on and finding solutions. Epsilon Mu's chapter council and standard's committee worked together in order to implement a positive points system to improve our attendance in campus events. Epsilon Mu has always had committees for each chapter council position, but this year we made the connection between the officer and her committee stronger, and the committees became very involved in the duties of the officer. This also helped the officers out a great deal because they were able to delegate tasks and be more effective in their duties. Prior to 2009, the committees were established, but they did not have any real influence or say in any of their officer's tasks. We wanted to change this in order to allow every chapter member to have a voice and feel that they could contribute something to Kappa. I believe we did a very good job in using our committees more efficiently. Another small problem we faced was incorporating sisterhood events between all pledge classes. We used the committees again to create dinner groups, and had the committees meet a couple times a semester to have dinner and bond. Chapter Council received very positive feedback regarding the dinner groups, and this is something we plan to continue throughout the years.
 
Chapter Council also wanted to put a lot more time and emphasis on officer transitions because we believed that this would enable the transitions of office to go more smoothly, and therefore we would not lose any time, and we could continue to work diligently on the goals we had. We decided the easiest and most effective way to accomplish this was to set up triplet meetings between the outgoing officer, the incoming officer, and our adviser Monica Patterson. These meetings proved to be very helpful because the outgoing officer came prepared with all of their duties outlines with helpful hints for the new officer as well. Monica was there to be a helpful liaison between the two officers.
The biggest challenge that Epsilon Mu met in 2009 was our budget. In years prior, our housing fees were not paid, and the treasurer, president, and our advisor had to work very hard in order to get the fees paid and be mindful of raising the budget to much considering the current recession. Chapter Council did a great job of cutting costs and moving budget money around within our positions, so our dues were only raised slightly. This increase in dues was presented to the chapter, and our treasurer worked with the chapter members in order to make sure everyone was comfortable with the increase. In 2009, we paid back most of our debt to the housing board, which was a great relief to our chapter.
 
'''2010'''
2010 was an eventful and productive year for the Epsilon Mu Chapter of
Kappa Kappa Gamma. We celebrated our 40th anniversary by hosting an alumnae dinner last March on the Kappa floor in the Norris Residence Hall. A few alumnae from the Clemson Alumnae Association also attended our Founders Day dinner on October 13th in the Holmes Ballroom of the Clemson House. In the spring of 2010, Kappa was recognized by the Order of Omega, Greek Programming Board, and administrators of Fraternity & Sorority Life for the chapter’s accomplishments in 2009. Kappa earned Chapter of Achievement accolades (falling in the top 5 among 40 chapters on campus) and College Panhellenic Council’s (Panhell) Most Improved Chapter (1 among 11). At the national Convention in summer 2010, Kappa was recognized with several honorable mention awards for: Greatest Improvement, Recruitment, Panhellenic & Gracious Living (among 137 chapters).
 
In the summer of 2010, Epsilon Mu sponsored two active members, Brett Fornell (president 2010) and Lauren Semsar (Panhellenic delegate 2010) and the chapter council advisor, Monica Patterson to attend Kappa’s biennial Convention in Phoenix, AZ. Kappa continued supporting the national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental, with a campus flag football game named “Kappa Kickoff” on November 14th and walked locally to raise money for MS research on May 1st. The office of Fraternity & Sorority Life implemented a new “Standards of Excellence” program charting expectations for meeting minimum standards, achievement, and excellence. Because of this, EM held 6 community service activities and 9 educational programs during 2010, drastically increasing their presence in the campus and surrounding community.
 
We also celebrated some achievements in competitions throughout the campus. We were proud to celebrate a senior Kappa, Kathryn Harris, who won Homecoming Queen. EM placed 1st in the Overall Homecoming Float Competition in which we partnered with Sigma Nu, in a new collaboration of fraternities and sororities. Our float also earned 1st place for Movable Parts. Kappa placed 1st in the Lambda Chi Greek Bowl.
 
The fall 2010 also proved to be a trying time for Greek Life on Clemson’s campus. After concern for continued alcohol violations and reports of hazing, the Student Affairs administration headed by VP for SA, Dr. Gail DiSabatino, requested with urgency that the presidents of the three Greek councils provide action plans for minimizing abuse of alcohol and new members. While the event encompassed Greek Life, the issues mainly stemmed from fraternities. Suzanne Pickens, a senior Kappa and the Panhellenic Council President, helped with open communication between student leaders and administration.
Several structural changes occurred on the Clemson campus in 2010. College Panhellenic Council was one of several student organizations to donate to the construction of the Scroll of Honor Memorial set across Memorial Stadium to honor Clemson alumni who sacrificed their lives serving our country. The Carillon Garden between Sikes Hall, the Outdoor Theater and Tillman Hall was reconstructed for an enhanced pedestrian and landscaping layout.
In efforts Reading is Fundamental is the international organization that all Kappa chapters support, therefore we show support by studentsour weekly local philanthropy at Reading Buddies. We also choose to support the First Baptist Church weekly because it enables members to get out weekly to give back to our community. Our Chapter supports the Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation (CBBF) because as a large group of women, facultywe have all been or known somebody who has been affected by breast cancer, and staff cancer in making Clemson more environmentally stable and general. We choose to support this organization because the budgetary issuesmoney we raised goes towards finding a cure, student caps on printing were implementedand supports and brings awareness to each woman affected by breast cancer in their courageous battles in fighting cancer. The University faced unprecedented cuts in state support because Most of chapter meetings are held within our Chapter room, as it was renovated and painted throughout the struggling economysummer. Vacant positions were closed We find that our Chapter room provides us with enough room and departments consolidated enables us to maintain focus throughout our meetings. We also tend to save money hold sisterhood events immediately after Chapter meetings every couple of weeks, so it is easy for girls to participate and attend these events as they are in our Chapter room. There are certain occasions we hold our meetings in classrooms across campus, and restructure the University this is generally for Formal Meetings as this allows more lean and focused timesspace to perform ritual.
In Greek Life, the fraternity Sigma Nu was reinstated while Pi Kappa Phi and Theta Chi each had their charters revoked at Clemson.     
Since fall 2008, EM has added five active advisors. Monica Patterson advises chapter council and is the advisory board chair. She has worked with us over the past six semesters. Crystal Tanyag Goins has been advising VP for Standards and Education from Greenwood, SC since spring 2009. Jesse Reese Horton (’09) advises Marshal and New Member from Charleston, SC and joined the board in spring 2010. Natalie Russel Dunham began advising VP for Academic Excellence and Philanthropy fall 2010. She is a Clemson resident along with Monica. Ali Bedard (’06) joined EM spring 2011 and advises VP for Organization and Panhellenic Delegate. EM has also received the support ==Highlights of four different leadership consultants over six consecutive semesters2018s: Kate Green, Stephanie Mathias, Leanne Aurich, and Vicki Luciani. In the fall semester, the LC assists with recruitment and in the spring she helps with continued officer transitions and leadership development. ==
Over This year the past couple of years, EM chapter has instituted a few new positionsseen growth in our sisterhood, including: Assistant Event, Assistant Philanthropyincreased engagement in our philanthropy events, and has grown the Alumnae Chair position and responsibilitiesinitiated an incredible new member class. In January 2018 we successfully transitioned a brand new chapter council. Since Fraternity and Sorority Life instituted their Standards of Excellence program, EM has been using this and Kappa’s Our VPOrganization arranged our Leadership Action Plan Consultant visit who was able to frame all the work we dofurther aid in transitions. EM has added 3 community service events to each semester, emphasizing time spent with The 2018 Chapter Council is responsible for implementing the community either by reading at a foster homeOwl, cleaning up a local animal shelterKeys, or spending time with residents of a local retirement community. Additionally, Kappa continues and Fleur-de-lis groups to increase attendance at educational programs as well as co-hosting campus programmingaccountability for internal and external philanthropic events. The Academic excellence has become Council maintained communication with members to ensure they were meeting their academic goals that our VPAcademic Excellence had encouraged us to set for ourselves. The standards committee worked closely with VPStandards to organize and host a priority again for variety of sisterhood events that we put on throughout the chapteryear. While many Some members earn belong to the Gamma Sigma Alpha fraternity which is a 4Greek organization that celebrates scholarly achievement by taking members with an academic average above 76%.0 semester GPR Many of the women in our chapter hold volunteer positions on campus with organizations like Best Buddies and are also involved with the sorority ranks 3rd overall within Greek Life, the chapter is doing more Alma Mater Society of UBC and other academic pursuits. During our January - April semester we were able to support women celebrate our senior members with semester GPR’s under a 2Panhellenic Senior Send Off and our Sapphire Ball was organized by our Events Chair a beautiful formal event for us.7 Our PR Chair did an incredible job in highlighting our chapter values on social media by focusing on our sisterhood, self love, the new member and continuing member minimum expectation. All areas of the chapter have drastically improvedmental health awareness.
Voting during During the selection processes at summer our Recruitment Chair started work on creating a strong recruitment or for officers at . Due to the hard work she and her committee put in we welcomed 30 beautiful new members in September. Our President attended the end of each calendar yearLeadership Conference in June where she shared leadership skills, has become electronic. For two years nowideas, our chapter has used iclickers and computer software stories to tally votes of over 800 women participating in recruitment and to fill 20 plus officer positions on chapter councilstrengthen our sisterhood. Our Philanthropy assistant attended the Kappa Leadership Academy.
Kappa, Our Risk Chairman along with CPC, and other Greek organizations have been working with Residence Life and Fraternity and Sorority Life in planning a new Fraternity and Sorority Village. The area of Thornhill residences will be removed to build approximately 30 single homes with room our Education Chairman organized many education meetings for 10-25 members in a designated Greek area. It is scheduled us that pertained to open fall 2014. Clemson Fraternity mental and Sorority Life along with the Division of Student Affairs made national news with the infamous “cease and desist” for all fraternities and sororities fall 2010physical health as well as self care. In short, the presidents of five Greek councils: CPC, IFC, NPHC, Order of Omega, and Greek Programming Board were tasked to self-govern societal issues of binge drinking and hazing or administrators would have to bring Our Marshal arranged a “cease and desist” order against Greek Life, as stated by VP lovely initiation for Student Affairs, Dr. Gail DiSabitino. Of course, safety was the main concern of all parties. After the initial self-governance letter issued by the five council presidents, the students began critically examining the situation and appropriately questioning administration while administration scrambled to articulate their role and intentions everyone in what became a debacle. While there are still residual effects of the poor actions based on good intentions, the “cease November and desist” was quickly squashed by student leaders and concerned alumni. A saw 30 women initiated into Kappa Kappa senior, Suzanne Pickens, held a prominent role and facilitated open communication between students and administration as the Panhellenic Council President during this situation. We also had the support and guidance of our advisory board, regional and province director of chapters as well as representatives at headquarters and on fraternity councilGamma.
The fashionable trends We have continued the tradition of this time are using supporting the term “cute” to describe Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through our bake sale event Desserts for a member or potential new member. Women wear Ugg boots during winters over dark opaque tights alone or under dresses. Also, women wear brown leather boots Cure where the proceeds all go to class when not wearing Uggs. Another popular type of boot is Hunter rainboots. In the summer, Jack Rogers sandals dominate, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and often when going out, women like to wear wedged heels. Throughout the year, a loose wool, cotton, or silk scarf is used as the popular accessory. Oversized, non-fitting tee shirts, especially v-necks are the popular choice for Kappa themed teesKappa Gamma Foundation. Another popular item that many girls Our Philanthropy Chair also attended our weekly philanthropic events such as our Tuesday night Soup Kitchen with Phi Delta Theta and Reading Buddies on campus wear is Nike shortsFriday afternoons with Beta Theta Pi. Many These volunteer events give our women carry Longchamp, Vineyard Vines, and small across a chance to give back to the body bagscommunity that fits with their schedules. Hobo wallets continue to be a favorite. A necklace worn by many Clemson Kappas Our chapter showed support for Reading is the Dogeared brand tiny gold fleur-di-lis charm on Fundamental through a short gold chain necklacebook drive and barbecue called Kappa Kookout and through our continued involvement in Reading Buddies. Men’s sized or oversized watches are also Our chapter takes great pride in. Men also seem to like to wear Patagonia vests over a long sleeve shirt to classhelping the communities of the Vancouver area.
Our chapter room is where we host our meetings, along with an occasional meeting in the Woodward Building on campus to hold elections and educational meetings. Our chapter room was renovated in the summer to update the decor. Our chapter room is one of 8 rooms within the Panhellenic House building that hosts all of the UBC sorority chapters.
==Highlights of 2011==
Early spring 2011, EM held the first Kappa alumnae weekend, when approximately 80 women returned to Clemson, some for the first time since they graduated. At the hosted dinner, EM provided cards for the women to record their stories of Kappa and Clemson during their time as a student.
==Highlights of 2012==
2012 was a remarkable year for the sisters of Epsilon Mu's chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We continued to excel in service, academics, education and are becoming increasingly involved in all aspects of Clemson's community. Epsilon Mu was recognized for excellence at Convention in 2012 where we were awarded Panhellenic Chapter of the Year.
The following is a list of Epsilon Mu's achievements throughout 2012:
*Awarded Commitment to Service at Clemson Greek Awards 2012
*Awarded Kappa Kappa Gamma Panhellenic Award at Convention 2012
*Honorable Mention Philanthropy Award at Convention 2012
*Honorable Mention Risk Management Award at Convention 2012
*Awarded Chapter of Achievement 2011
*Intramural Volleyball Champions 2012
*First Place in Moving Division in partnership with Sigma Nu for Homecoming Float Display 2012
*Runner Up in Derby Days Dance Competition 2012
*Kappa Kappa Gamma raised an all time high of $7,000 for The MS Society (which was first overall!)
*Awarded 1st Place at Dance Marathon 2012 philanthropy competition
*Placed 3rd Overall in Zeta Tau Alpha and Beta Theta Pi's "Beta Lei" philanthropy competition
*Placed 3rd Overall in Chi Omega's "Boot Camp" philanthropy competition
*Raised most amount of money in Alpha Tau Omega's "Viking Week" philanthropy
*Placed 3rd Place in Greek Week 2012
*Hosted 6 Sisterhood Events
*Took Part in 11 Educational Programs
'''Campus:'''
While minor changes have been made on Clemson University's campus, such as a newly opened Academic Success Center, the feel of the campus remains the same. Clemson students are still among the happiest in the nation and the town is flooded with Tiger Pride every Saturday in the fall. As for greek life in Clemson, many positive changes are impacting the community well. On February 11, 2012, Clemson Greek Life welcomed our newest sorority, Alpha Phi. Kappa's whole chapter joined to celebrate their bid day as we watched their first Clemson chapter "run down the hill" as is tradition. After having tailgating removed from the Greek Quad last year, it returned this year and was a success. The Clemson Greek community bonded together when news of embezzlement by the Fraternity and Sorority Life Director shook the campus.
'''Chapter:'''
Epsilon Mu specifically is continuing to improve in our quest for excellence. Our old traditions are holding true, such as the "Oh Pat" function and the "Reading is Key" philanthropy event, but we are also creating new ones along the way. This year, our favorite function of the year changed it's name from "Kappa Kidnap" to "Kappas and Kowboys", and we have started a new philanthropy event called Rent-A-Dog. In this event, we teamed up with the local animal shelter that we have supported for many years, and rented puppies in half hour increments as a stress reliever to all students. It was a huge hit with a great turn-out and will certainly be continued in years to come.
==Highlights of 2013==
This year was a very successful year for the Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We accomplished many wonderful things! We initiated 63 new members and had 13 legacies join us this year. Our grade point average this year was a strong 3.43. We strive to do well in academia and this year we proved we could by topping the grade point average for Clemson University woman of a 3.26. Our sisters are involved in various clubs outside of Kappa including Office of Admissions, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, Honor and Business societies, Varsity Athletics, and many more. We find ourselves gathering together on Sunday nights at chapter and taking pictures together on Letter Shirt Tuesday. We enjoy spending all the time we can together.
Philanthropy has always been an important part of our chapter and this year was no exception. We started a new philanthropy last year called Rent-A-Dog where you are able to rent a dog for 30 minutes for $10. This year we raised over $2,000 in just a few hours and the money went to Oconee Humane Society. We are excited to support a local business here in Clemson. We also made a decision to bring back the Kappa Malender. This calendar was an old Clemson Kappa tradition and we produced a creative calendar of Clemson University’s men on campus and sold it around the University. We stayed active with our other philanthropies such as Reading is Key and Kappa Kickoff.
We pride ourselves on our involvement in other Greek chapter’s philanthropies. This year we won Greek Week, Sigma Chi’s philanthropy. This was a great win for Kappa! We put in a lot of work, effort and sisterhood to make sure we came through with the win. We won the Domestic Violence Tournament where our sisters battled hard to raise money for those involved in domestic violence. We also won a step competition for another sorority’s philanthropy called Stomp like an Elephant. We surprised ourselves with each and every dance move. Additionally, we helped the Greek community raise over $20,000 for Circle of Sisterhood.
Our theme for this year was “Aspire to be Extraordinary.” We went through every event, rush, and extracurricular activity with this as our mindset. We wanted to make sure we went above and beyond as not just being sisters, but with our community and making our chapter the best it could be. We successfully “Aspired to be Extraordinary” with winning the Province awards Opal Humphrey membership award and the Dottie Harvey award for high chapter standards.
Here at Clemson University, tradition is imperative. We hold the same standards to our chapter. Some of our traditions include our seniors jumping in our reflection pond on bid day, doing Kappa Is during preference round, and doing big/little reveal before initiation.
A change that we are currently working on is to implement a Greek Village here on campus. This would make our Greek community only that much stronger and bigger. We are working with our alumni and the trustees of Clemson to try and get money and plans for the building of such a big project. We are hoping that we would be able to have a Greek Village by the fall of 2016. With this as our goal, we will have a house for Kappa Kappa Gamma and a place for more sisters to reside and meet.
The Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is a group of caring, fun, intelligent and motivated woman. The 231 of us work together to make sure we all meet our goals and always striving to be better. We are a very tight knit group of woman and we always have one another’s backs. Clemson Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the most well rounded chapters on the Clemson University campus with the involvement each sister has, the grades we make, and the excitement we have to make Kappa the best it can be. Every woman in Epsilon Mu makes an effort to know one another and make sure everyone feels welcomed. With such a large number sometimes it can be hard to feel connected, but as a Clemson Kappa, you feel more united with this group of girls than any other smaller organization.
==Highlights of 2014==
This year was incredibly eventful and successful for the Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We accomplished many wonderful things and are proud of the progress we have made over the past year! We welcomed and initiated 65 new members this yearFrom chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, 12 of which were legacies. Grades have not yet been released for the fall 2014 semesterspecial events, but as of August 2014 we had a strong 3.47 grade point average. We strive to always focus changes on academics and encourage each member to shine in this area. Due to our hard work in academia we were placed third out campus or within chapter, overall nature of twelve sororities in highest grade point average and leaped above the all sorority grade point average of 3.39. We continue to raise our standards for academics and hope to rise higher on the grade point average scale. Our sisters are involved in various clubs outside of Kappa including Office of Admissionschapter, Student Alumni Associationchapter goals, Student Government, Honor challenges and Business societies, Varsity Athleticshow they were overcome, and many more. We find ourselves gathering together on Sunday nights at chapter and taking pictures together on Letter Shirt Tuesday. We enjoy spending all the time we can togetheretc.:
Philanthropy has always been an important part of our chapter and this year was no exception. This year we had an extremely successful Reading is Key program in the spring, and decided to give back to the local schools again in the fall with yet another Reading is Key event. Our sister love going to the local schools and getting to spend the afternoon reading and playing with the children. During recruitment we allowed girls to play a small game on philanthropy round and if they won we donated more books to the local schools. In the spring we hosted a successful Kappa Kickoff, which raised more money than ever. In addition, our sisters participated in small service events around the community throughout the semester to continue to give back.
We pride ourselves on our involvement in other Greek chapter’s philanthropies. This year we won both Alpha Phifa, a soccer tournament, and Moon Ball, a volleyball tournament put on by other sororities. These were great wins for Kappa! We put in a lot of work, effort and sisterhood to make sure we came through with the wins. In addition, we won the Greek Week dance competition and had a solid finish overall in the weeklong competition. The Epsilon Mu chapter was awarded the “Global Greek” award by Clemson University, which is given to the sorority with the most involvement in study abroad programs. One of our greatest achievements this year was winning the Homecoming float competition. Our sisters, along with brothers of our partnered fraternity put many long hours into building an outstanding float that represented the past, present, and future of Clemson. Additionally, we helped the Greek community raise over $20,000 for Circle of Sisterhood. '''Housing:'''
Our theme for this year was “Aspire to be Extraordinary.” We went through every event, rush, and extracurricular activity with this as our mindset. We wanted to make sure we went above and beyond as not just being sisters, but with our community and making our chapter the best it could be. We successfully “Aspired to be Extraordinary” with winning the Province awards Opal Humphrey membership award and the Dottie Harvey award for high chapter standards.
Here at Clemson University, tradition is imperative. We hold the same standards to our chapter. Some of our traditions include our seniors jumping in our reflection pond on bid day, doing Kappa Is during preference round, and doing big/little reveal before initiation.
The Greek community is still working on creating a Greek village on campus. This would make our Greek community only that much stronger and bigger. We are working with our alumni and the trustees of Clemson to try and get money and plans for the building of such a big project. We are hoping that we would be able to have a Greek Village by the fall of 2016. With this as our goal, we will have a house for Kappa Kappa Gamma and a place for more sisters to reside and meet. In addition, the campus is motivated to improve the safety of Greek life and has made major strides in implementing new policies to facilitate an overall healthier lifestyle.  The Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is a group of caring, fun, intelligent and motivated woman. The 231 of us work together to make sure we all meet our goals and always striving to be better. We are a very tight knit group of woman and we always have one another’s backs. Clemson Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the most well rounded chapters on the Clemson University campus with the involvement each sister has, the grades we make, and the excitement we have to make Kappa the best it can be. Every woman in Epsilon Mu makes an effort to know one another and make sure everyone feels welcomed. With such a large number sometimes it can be hard to feel connected, but as a Clemson Kappa, you feel more united with this group of girls than any other smaller organization.  ==Highlights of 2015==  This year was incredibly eventful and successful for the Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We accomplished many wonderful things and are proud of the progress we have made over the past year! We welcomed and initiated 64 new members this year, 12 of which were legacies. We average a 3.49 grade point average for the spring semester and expect our fall average to be just as impressive. We strive to always focus on academics and encourage each member to shine in this area. Due to our hard work in academia we were placed third out of twelve sororities in highest grade point average, fifth in all of greek life and leaped above the all sorority grade point average of 3.39. We continue to raise our standards for academics and hope to rise higher on the grade point average scale. Our sisters are involved in various clubs outside of Kappa including Office of Admissions, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, Honor and Business societies, Varsity Athletics, and many more. We had 6 members accepted in to the Tour Guide Association this fall, bringing our tour guide total to 10. We have 11 members inducted into Order of Omega, the top Greek Honors Society. We had 8 pi chis for Fall 2015 recruitment. For Fall 2016 recruitment, a member was named head pi chi, and we have 9 members selected to be Panhellenic Counselors. One of our members was recognized during the Boston College Game, by President Clements, as the Student of the Game on October 17th. We find ourselves gathering together on Sunday nights at chapter and taking pictures together on Letter Shirt Tuesday. We enjoy spending all the time we can together. The Greek community is still working on creating a Greek village on campus. This would make our Greek community only that much stronger and bigger. We are working with our alumni and the trustees of Clemson to try and get money and plans for the building of such a big project. We are hoping that we would be able to have a Greek Village by the fall of 2017. With this as our goal, we will have a house for Kappa Kappa Gamma and a place for more sisters to reside and meet. In addition, the campus is motivated to improve the safety of Greek life and has made major strides in implementing new policies to facilitate an overall healthier lifestyle. In addition, the Greek community has voted to welcome a new chapter in to our Greek family.  The Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is a group of caring, fun, intelligent and motivated woman. The 249 of us work together to make sure we all meet our goals and always striving to be better. We are a very tight knit group of woman and we always have one another’s backs. Clemson Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the most well rounded chapters on the Clemson University campus with the involvement each sister has, the grades we make, and the excitement we have to make Kappa the best it can be. Every woman in Epsilon Mu makes an effort to know one another and make sure everyone feels welcomed. With such a large number sometimes it can be hard to feel connected, but as a Clemson Kappa, you feel more united with this group of girls than any other smaller organization.   Chapter '''Philanthropy:What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?  Philanthropy has always been an important part of our chapter and this year was no exception. This year we had an extremely successful Reading is Key program in the fall. We split up our chapter into two groups and went to two local elementary schools’ after school program. We donated 280 books to Clemson Elementary (valued at $1380) during our philanthropy event Reading is Key. Our sister love going to the local schools and getting to spend the afternoon reading and playing with the children. In the fall we hosted a successful Kappa Kickoff, which raised $2,840 for the MS society and Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. We donated $556 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society through one of our member’s start up company, Electric Ink. Electric Ink is a line of gold, game day, temporary tattoos. With every purchase a percentage is donated to the MS Society. In addition, We donated $261.21 and a little under 200 books to the Clemson literacy initiative striving to fill our young alumnus' classrooms with books. Finally, This past summer, we had two members travel on the circle of sisterhood service trip to Senegal, Africa. Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?  We chose the MS society because a former Epsilon Mu chapter member’s family was effected by MS. We wanted to support her and her family while they were struggling and continued this organization after she graduated. We decided this year to help with the Reading Initiative because of our strong connections with helping develop strong readers in elementary aged children.''
==Highlights of 2016==
The Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is a group of caring, fun, intelligent and motivated woman. The 247 of us work together to make sure we all meet our goals and always striving to be better. We are a very tight knit group of woman and we always have one another’s backs. Clemson Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the most well rounded chapters on the Clemson University campus with the involvement each sister has, the grades we make, and the excitement we have to make Kappa the best it can be. Every woman in Epsilon Mu makes an effort to know one another and make sure everyone feels welcomed. With such a large number sometimes it can be hard to feel connected, but as a Clemson Kappa, you feel more united with this group of girls than any other smaller organization.
This year was incredibly eventful and successful for the Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We accomplished many wonderful things and are proud of the progress we have made over the past year! We welcomed and initiated 69 new members this year, 9 of which were legacies. Grades have not yet been released for the fall 2016 semester, but as of August 2016 we had a strong 3.50 grade point average. We strive to always focus on academics and encourage each member to shine in this area. Due to our hard work in academia we were placed third out of twelve sororities in highest grade point average and rose above the all sorority grade point average of 3.45. We continue to raise our standards for academics and hope to rise higher on the grade point average scale. Our sisters are involved in various clubs outside of Kappa including Office of Admissions, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, Honor and Business societies, Varsity Athletics, and many more. We find ourselves gathering together on Sunday nights at chapter and taking pictures together on Letter Shirt Tuesday. We enjoy spending all the time we can together.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
Philanthropy has always been an important part of our chapter and this year was no exception. This year we had an extremely successful Reading is Key program in the spring, and decided to give back to the local schools again in the fall with yet another Reading is Key event. This year, we decided to do different events for each grade at a local elementary school, so we could spend more individualized time with the children. Our sister love going to the schools and getting to spend the afternoon reading and playing with the children. During recruitment we allowed girls to play a small game on philanthropy round and if they won we donated more books to the local schools. In the spring we hosted a successful Kappa Kickoff, which raised more money than ever. In addition, our sisters participated in small service events around the community throughout the semester to continue to give back.
We pride ourselves on our involvement in other Greek chapter’s philanthropies. This year we won both Alpha Phifa, a soccer tournament, and Sigma Nu Powder Puff, a flag football tournament put on by a fraternity on campus that donates to Dabo’s All In Foundation. These were great wins for Kappa! We put in a lot ==Highlights of work, effort and sisterhood to make sure we came through with the wins. In addition, we placed second in the Greek Week dance competition and had a solid finish overall in the weeklong competition. One of our greatest achievements again this year was winning the Homecoming float competition. Our sisters, along with brothers of our partnered fraternity put many long hours into building an outstanding float that represented the past, present, and future of Clemson. Additionally, we helped the Greek community raise over $20,000 for Circle of Sisterhood. 2023s:==
Our theme for this Throughout the year was “Aspire to be Extraordinary.” We went through every event, rush, our chapter has experienced remarkable participation in both sisterhood and extracurricular activity with this as our mindsetgreek-life events. We wanted Our events chair has devoted significant effort to make sure we went above and beyond as not just being sisterscreate exceptional bonding activities, including a memorable chapter-wide Canucks hockey game night. Additionally, but with our community Director of Academic Excellence has been instrumental in fostering support and making cohesion among our chapter the best it could besisters through bi-weekly study rooms.
Here at Clemson UniversityIn February, tradition is imperative. We hold our President, Vice-President Membership, and Vice-President External Affairs attended the same standards to our chapter. Some of our traditions include our seniors jumping Kappa Leadership Conference in our reflection pond on bid dayDallas, doing Kappa Is during preference roundTexas. During the conference, our members had the opportunity to learn more about Kappa’s history and doing big/little reveal before Initiationconnect with sisters from all over the world.
The Greek community of Clemson grew this year by adding a new sorority, Pi Beta Phi. We were so excited are thrilled to help welcome have reintroduced Kamp Kappa, our sister sorority to our beautiful campus. We had a movie night with Pi Phi spring philanthropy event in October to get to know our new Panhellenic sisters bettersupport of Jack. Additionally, the relationship between Greek life org (mental health initiatives) and the university is bettering each day and it is very exciting to watch Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In November of last year, we proudly raised $2913 for the progress we as Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through Deserts for a Cure.Our chapter has recently launched ‘Kappa Talks,’ a community are makingprogram inspired by Ted Talks. We were able This initiative aims to have more events on campus promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our sisterhood by encouraging girls to work with the university more closely share topics that they are passionate about policies regarding our community.
==Highlights Our members are leaders in various clubs on campus, including The Women’s Network, Campus Canines, UBC Pre-Law Association, The Calendar, and the AMS, among others. We have introduced Kappa Kash, a unique way to recognize and celebrate the involvement of 2017==our members in our chapter. We continue to recognize achievement through the Smart Cookies Program, KKGreat News and the No-“Skippy” Jar on a weekly basis.
This year was incredibly eventful and successful for the Epsilon Mu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. We accomplished many wonderful things and are proud of the progress we have made over the past year! We welcomed and initiated 68 new members this year,. Grades have not yet been released for the fall 2017 semester, but as of August 2017 we had a strong 3.43 grade point average. We strive to always focus on academics and encourage each member to shine in this area. Due to our hard work in academia we were placed seventh out of twelve sororities in highest grade point average. Overall Panhellenic continues to have a higher GPA than nonaffiliated students. We continue to raise our standards for academics and hope to rise higher on the grade point average scale. Our sisters are involved in various clubs outside of Kappa including Office of Admissions, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, Honor and Business societies, Tour guides, Order of Omega, and many more. We find ourselves gathering together on Sunday nights at chapter and taking pictures together on Letter Shirt Tuesday. We enjoy spending all the time we can together. The Greek community of Clemson grew last year by adding a new sorority, Pi Beta Phi. We were so excited to help welcome our sister sorority to our beautiful campus. Additionally, the relationship between Greek life and the university is bettering each day and it is very exciting to watch the progress we as a community are making. We were able to have more events on campus and to work with the university more closely about policies regarding our community. On campus, Clemson is currently building a new business college Douhit Hills, and continues to expand housings. '''Philanthropy''' Philanthropy Public Relations Chair has always been demonstrated an important part exceptional level of our chapter and this year was no exception. This year we had an extremely successful Reading is Key program in the spring, and decided to give back to the local schools again in the fall with yet another Reading is Key event. This year, we decided to do different events for each grade at a local elementary school, so we could spend more individualized time with the children. Our sister love going to the schools and getting to spend the afternoon reading and playing with the children. We had our first donut eating competition that raised over 2,000 for Habitat for Humanity called Krispy Kreme Grabbers. We won the curtsy competition to have 500 dollars donated commitment to RIK. Also, we won a Panhellenic philanthropy event circle of sisterhood that raised over 20,000 for a school in Nepal. In addition, promoting our sisters participated in small service events around the community throughout the semester to continue to give back ranging from being animal shelter volunteers to volunteering at soup kitchens. Our sisters, along with brothers of our partnered fraternity put many long hours into building an outstanding float that represented the past, present, and future of Clemson for the homecoming week float in which we placed second overall. We participated locally in adopt a classroom where we provided gifts to low income elementary age children for Christmas in the Clemson community. ==Highlights of 2018== Our chapter won the Alumni Development and Scholastic Achievement Awards at Clemson this past spring.  This year, Epsilon Mu added 64 new members to the chapter. Our bid day theme was “Kappa Kappa Glamma,” which consisted all members dressed in all gold from head to toe. The chapter was very excited to update our study hall on the Kappa hall, and the 36 girls who live on the hall have very much utilized this space. Our very own Stuart Burger was selected as the new vice president of recruitment counselors (head pi chi) for the 2019 recruitment year.  Our chapter hosts many social events throughout the yearmedia. The biggest ones include our Sapphire Ball Formal, our Semi Formal, Oh Pat!, and Back in Blue, which we host with another greek organization on campus. Our favorite event is probably our event called “Kappas and Kowboys” because everyone dresses up in flannel shirts and cowboy boots and it is held at a very popular venue.  Academically, our chapter has excelled over the past year. This semester we initiated a “House Cup”, similar to the style mentioned in Harry Potter. Members were awarded various point values for attending tutoring, logging study hours, and receiving A’s on papers/tests/presentations. Those with the top three highest points were awarded $100, $75 and $50 gift cards. This sparked As a competition between chapter members and promoted scholastics throughout the chapter. In addition to the House Cupresult, we also booked a study room on campus during finals week for members to escape the overcrowded library. Snacks and coffee were provided and the event turned out to be a huge success. In comparison to Spring of 2018, we had far fewer members on POC and nearly forty 4.0’s. Our chapter council goal for the entire Epsilon Mu this year was to lead with positivity. This past year, chapter council feels like we truly turned the chapter around in that aspect, and we can’t wait for the future. [[File:Epsilon Mu chapter.jpg|thumb|Epsilon Mu chapter]]  One of the recent initiatives that our Panhellenic community has moved towards is diversity. Rather than hosting a Panhellenic Greek Week, we held a “Greek Day” celebrating Panhellenic, IFC, NPHC, and MGC. We have been working to promote the events of these other councils as well.  '''Philanthropy''' The chapter supports amassed a variety following of organizationsover 3, locally and nationally. The most prevalent organizations we support is Reading is Fundamental and The Kappa Foundation. As well as, The MS Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and others. We hold a philanthropy event called “Reading is Key” in Clemson every year to promote reading in our very own community. This chapter emphasizes the importance of being “hands on” in the community, and we continue to stress the importance of philanthropy to all members. We also collected feminine products for The Period Project as a Panhellenic community throughout October. The chapter supports these organizations not only because some of them are our national philanthropies, but the chapter is passionate about giving back to these organizations to make a difference in these causes. Giving back to multiple organizations nationally and locally allows the chapter to see the difference we make in the community. This year, Kappa hosted a proceeds night at Groucho’s to raise money for Clemson students who lived in a house that had burned down, and $150 was raised. A proceeds night was also held at Eliza Blue Boutique, where $76 was raised towards Reading is Fundamental. Another proceeds night was held at Sweet Shop Bakery, where $50 was raised towards the Kappa foundation. $365 was raised in the past year towards the MS Society as well. We also participate in a Greek Blood Bowl, where 136 people participated in donating blood. Together, we saved 408 lives! One of our very own, Maggie Varn, held a trunk show for her jewelry called “Vale Designs.” This event raised $300 towards our Reading is Key event in Clemson. We support many different organizations, and love to help those in need in any way that we can.  The chapter meets Monday nights in Tillman Hall, which is one of the most famous buildings 500 on campus. We meet in the auditorium, but the hall is home to classrooms Instagram and offices as well. Chapter council meetings are held on Wednesday nights in the chapter room on the Kappa Kappa Gamma hall.   ==Highlights of 2020s:== From Chapter’s History Report: Scholarshipreceived over 200, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes 000 views on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etcTik Tok.:  '''Housing:'''
In January, we welcomed eight exceptional new members into our chapter through our Spring COB. Last fall, we welcomed 25 beautiful new members.
We regularly hold meetings at the Woodward Building on campus, with the exception of Formal Meetings and New Member Meetings, which are held in the Chapter Room. Our gorgeous chapter room recently had a kitchen renovation and ceiling reconstruction.
'''Philanthropy:'''
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (International)
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (National)
'''Chapter Convention Awards''':Jack.org (National)
Reading Buddies at University Hill Elementary (Local), every Friday afternoon.
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