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|Name= Zeta Eta | |Name= Zeta Eta | ||
|GreekSymbol= ZH | |GreekSymbol= ZH | ||
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|Founded= {{start date and years ago|1982|04|03}} | |Founded= {{start date and years ago|1982|04|03}} | ||
− | |College= [ | + | |College= [http://www.uci.edu/ University of California, Irvine] |
|Location= Irvine, CA | |Location= Irvine, CA | ||
− | |Homepage= [ | + | |Homepage= [http://www.ucikappa.com/ Zeta Eta Homepage] |
− | |Media= [ | + | |Media= [http://wiki.kappakappagamma.org/index.php?title=Category:Zeta_Eta Media related to Zeta Eta Chapter]}} |
'''University of California, Irvine founded in 1960 in Irvine, California''' | '''University of California, Irvine founded in 1960 in Irvine, California''' | ||
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− | '''Zeta Eta founded April 3, 1982 | + | '''Zeta Eta founded April 3, 1982''' |
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==Colonization== | ==Colonization== | ||
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==Highlights of the 1980s:== | ==Highlights of the 1980s:== | ||
− | Many members joined as sophomores, juniors, or even seniors. They participated in a campuswide celebration called Wayzgoose. The philanthropic focus was on an eating orders awareness program. Anorexia nervosa seemed to have reached a peak in the late 70s and early 80s and has been described as “the disorder of the 80s.” College campuses instituted counseling or support systems for people suffering from eating disorders, and the chapter members worked to raise awareness about this issue | + | Many members joined as sophomores, juniors, or even seniors. They participated in a campuswide celebration called Wayzgoose. The philanthropic focus was on an eating orders awareness program. Anorexia nervosa seemed to have reached a peak in the late 70s and early 80s and has been described as “the disorder of the 80s.” College campuses instituted counseling or support systems for people suffering from eating disorders, and the chapter members |
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In 1985, the Founders Day Brunch was held with local alumnae, and the members of UC Riverside. The Irvine chapter members were excited to assist in the installation of Zeta Nu at UC San Diego. An annual Monmouth Duo event was held with the Pi Beta Phis. Chapter retreats were held in Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, and Palm Springs. Families were invited to an initiation banquet. A mother/daughter fashion show was held in 1989. An annual Kappa Dad’s Day was held at the UCI homecoming basketball game. | In 1985, the Founders Day Brunch was held with local alumnae, and the members of UC Riverside. The Irvine chapter members were excited to assist in the installation of Zeta Nu at UC San Diego. An annual Monmouth Duo event was held with the Pi Beta Phis. Chapter retreats were held in Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, and Palm Springs. Families were invited to an initiation banquet. A mother/daughter fashion show was held in 1989. An annual Kappa Dad’s Day was held at the UCI homecoming basketball game. | ||
− | + | During the late 80s, a lot of expansion was in the works at UCI, earning it the nickname Under Constrution Indefinately. An annual Kappa Kruise was held on the Catalina Flyer in Newport Beach. Members invited a date and up to two guests who were not Kappas to participate in this nautical themed harbor cruise dance. Yearly participation in Songfest, a competition which is where the chapter is partnered with a fraternity to put on a smaller version of a Broadway play. | |
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+ | Chapter members participated in Operation Santa Claus by collecting toys for kids which were then donated to the Albert Sitton Home, the Orangewood Home and the children at the UC Irvine Medical Center. During the annual UC Irvine Wayzgoose Faire, Kappas let loose a rainbow of colorful balloons in an effort to raise money for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Cash prizes were sent to those who returned balloons from the farthest distance (Tampa, Florida) and more than $600 was raised for the philanthropy that year. The following year, $730 was raised for Women Haven, Inc., a center for battered women and children. | ||
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==Highlights of the 1990s== | ==Highlights of the 1990s== | ||
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In 1991, Founders Day was held at the University Club on campus with the Orange County Alumnae and the Long Beach Alumnae Associations. The chapter participated yearly in Songfest, Wayzgoose, annual new member retreats and chapter retreats, exchanges, a pledge/active dance and a Monmouth Duo dance with Pi Beta Phi. The 1991 chapter newsletter, “Key Issues” featured quotes from chapter members about what Kappa meant to them. | In 1991, Founders Day was held at the University Club on campus with the Orange County Alumnae and the Long Beach Alumnae Associations. The chapter participated yearly in Songfest, Wayzgoose, annual new member retreats and chapter retreats, exchanges, a pledge/active dance and a Monmouth Duo dance with Pi Beta Phi. The 1991 chapter newsletter, “Key Issues” featured quotes from chapter members about what Kappa meant to them. | ||
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In 1997, sixty-percent of chapter members attended the installation of the Eta Gamma Chapter at the University of San Diego. 1998 saw a new Diamonds and Sapphires event which was a combined Parent’s Day, Pledge Presents, and Scholarship awards banquet. This was also the beginning of the Sionara Seniors event which included a party, a senior will and ritual. In 1998, chapter members made a commitment to work hard to improve their chapter by making a “blue print” to guide them in rebuilding and strengthening the chapter. Throughout the 90s, the chapter held Founders Day with UC Riverside. | In 1997, sixty-percent of chapter members attended the installation of the Eta Gamma Chapter at the University of San Diego. 1998 saw a new Diamonds and Sapphires event which was a combined Parent’s Day, Pledge Presents, and Scholarship awards banquet. This was also the beginning of the Sionara Seniors event which included a party, a senior will and ritual. In 1998, chapter members made a commitment to work hard to improve their chapter by making a “blue print” to guide them in rebuilding and strengthening the chapter. Throughout the 90s, the chapter held Founders Day with UC Riverside. | ||
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'''Philanthropy:''' | '''Philanthropy:''' | ||
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Hosting a ring toss booth during Wayzgoose, the chapter raised $300 to donate to the American Cancer Society. Zeta Eta participated in philanthropies such as Habitat for Humanity and AIDS Walk. Members volunteered with Pi Beta Phi at the Orangewood Children’s Home and to clean an area of the beach for the Surf Rider Foundation, an organizatio dedicated to the cleaning and safekeeping of the coasts. New members held a pumpkins and pancakes philanthropy event, with proceeds benefiting battered and abused children. Zeta Etas supported the Orange County Rescue Shelter for Battered Women, AIDs research, and FISH (Friends In Service to Humanity.) | Hosting a ring toss booth during Wayzgoose, the chapter raised $300 to donate to the American Cancer Society. Zeta Eta participated in philanthropies such as Habitat for Humanity and AIDS Walk. Members volunteered with Pi Beta Phi at the Orangewood Children’s Home and to clean an area of the beach for the Surf Rider Foundation, an organizatio dedicated to the cleaning and safekeeping of the coasts. New members held a pumpkins and pancakes philanthropy event, with proceeds benefiting battered and abused children. Zeta Etas supported the Orange County Rescue Shelter for Battered Women, AIDs research, and FISH (Friends In Service to Humanity.) | ||
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==Highlights of 2011-2019== | ==Highlights of 2011-2019== | ||
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The chapter was able to add new members in every quarter of 2011. Traditional events included a campus-wide Kappa Kantina with carne asada, the Diamonds and Sapphires luncheon to celebrate academic achievements and sisterhood with members’ parents, and Songfest. According to alumna Corien Woudenberg, Zeta Eta in its early years was very similar to the chapter in 2012. | The chapter was able to add new members in every quarter of 2011. Traditional events included a campus-wide Kappa Kantina with carne asada, the Diamonds and Sapphires luncheon to celebrate academic achievements and sisterhood with members’ parents, and Songfest. According to alumna Corien Woudenberg, Zeta Eta in its early years was very similar to the chapter in 2012. | ||
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+ | The Reading is Key event in 2011 was themed around the book The Giving Tree. | ||
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