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'''University of Arizona, established in 1885'''<table><tr><td>
'''Northwestern University established in 1851, Evanston, Illinois'''
'''Gamma Zeta founded on January 3, 1920'''
'''Founded April 18, 1882 - 5 charter members'''
'''3,412 members (as of June 2015)'''
'''3,303 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
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'''Charter members:'''
 
Anna M. Boyle, Grace Little, Minnie Louise Scott, Katharine Lucinda Sharp, Lucy Katharine Wood.
 
 
'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
 
Katherine Lucinda Sharp, Charter member of Upsilon, initiated in 1882; as the first charter member of Upsilon to graduate, Kate received a diamond badge from the chapter. This badge would become the official badge of the President after Kate’s death. It was used until 2000 then retired to Fraternity Headquarters. Elected sixth Grand President 1894 – 1896; the force behind the charter granted in 1899 to Beta Lambda, Illinois. Known as a pioneer in library science; Founded and Directed the Library of the University of Illinois
Carla Sergeant Fisk, Grand Secretary 1896 – 1900, resigned 4/1900; Sought and gained approval for her Sigma-within-the-Delta design at the 1894 convention. The design would become the pledge pin, now known as the new member pin. Sarah Harris Rowe, Grand President 1920 – 1922; Grand Vice President 1914 – 1920; Province President 1924 – 1925; Registrar and Dean of Women at the School of Speech Communication at Northwestern  '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' Mary Agnes Graham Roberts (Gray), 1976, Convention Chairman 1972 – 1982, Field Secretary 1945-1947  '''Alumnae Achievement Award recipients:''' Margaret Dickson Falley, 1970, American genealogist expert and author of Irish and Scotch-Irish Ancestral Research: A Guide to the Genealogical Records, Methods and Sources in Ireland; Elizabeth Baumann Cook, 1984, Expert in building hospital volunteer programs; Julia “Judy” Ade Levering, 2002, First female president of the U.S. Tennis Association; seniors’ tennis championship finalist, Virginia "Ginni" Nicosia Rometty, 2016, business; Punch Hutton, 2016, Deputy Editor of Vanity Fair   '''Additional Outstanding Upsilon Alumnae''' Betty Robinson Schwartz, Olympic gold & silver medalist; Betty Robinson was the first woman to win a track event in an Olympic Games capturing the 100 meters at the 1928 Olympics; silver medalist as a member of the 4x100m relay in 1928 Olympics; gold medalist on the 4x100m relay at the 1936 Olympics; member of the Track & Field Hall of Fame; the first woman to receive a varsity "N" from Northwestern.
'''Some of Gamma Zeta’s Outstanding Alumnae:''' Candy Kubiak, Epsilon Province Representative to the Fraternity’s Undergraduate Council
'''Fraternity Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor of Eden Prairie, Minnesota 2014 – 2002; City Council Members:''' (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any Member 1994 – 2001; Municipal Legislative Commission Board of these three categoriesDirectors; 2010 Hennepin County, please list them with Minnesota Capital Budgeting Task Force; the date(s) Suburban Transit Association, the Southwest Transit Commission and the Family Housing Fund; and President of recognitionthe Eden Prairie Foundation.)
Loretta McCarthyMary Lisbeth Bartlett Backes, Field Secretary 1968-1970Acting Coach, Professional Actress on Broadway, film, television and at regional theaters across the USA;Ellen Ruth (lvey)Lisbeth has been nominated for and won several film and theater acting awards. She has taught acting and audition workshops at undergraduate theater programs, graduate conservatory acting programs and professional theater schools, including Temple University, Northwestern, Brandeis, University of the Arts, Drexel, the Wilma, Field Secretary 1971and many others. Lisbeth made her professional New York and Broadway debuts simultaneously as Irene in Sir Ronald Harwood’s award-1974winning backstage drama, The Dresser. Her other Broadway credits include Denise Apcar in Emily Mann’s docudrama, Execution of Justice;Vicki Luciani and “The Girl” in William Saroyan’s The Cave Dwellers. Her feature films include Rocket Science, Amadeus, Saint Christopher, Leadership Consultant 2010-2011Suspect and many others. Her television credits include appearances on daytime dramas and a variety of television series.
Judith Coggeshall Toth, elected a Maryland State Representative
Sharon Spence Lieb, Television writer, producer and professor of master’s level courses in travel writing. For more than 20 years, Spence Lieb has been a travel writer, mentoring her students and enabling them to become professional journalists and authors. In 2011 Spence Lieb took first-place prize for Best Online Consumer-Oriented Travel Article for her Jetset Extra article “Looking for Captain Cook: Penguins, Icebergs, and a World Famous Explorer.” Awarded by the Atlantic-Caribbean Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Spence Lieb also won two other first place awards in two categories – Best Newspaper Article Foreign Travel and Best Magazine Article Foreign Travel – for stories which appeared in The Moultrie News Newspaper of Mount Pleasant, SC and Journeys West Magazine of Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition, she won a third place award for Best Self-Illustrated article titled “The Pursuit of Happiness in Cancun,” which also appeared in The Moultrie News.
'''Loyalty Award Recipients:'''Donna Cousins Vos, Novelist and founding editor of Career World Magazine; Cousins’ byline has appeared in the Geneva Courier, The Singapore American newspaper, Orientations, and The Asia Magazine, among others. Her short stories have appeared in the literary journal Peregrine and an anthology, Take Two, They’re Small. Her debut novel, Landscape, won first place in the 2005 Midwest Independent Publishers Association Book Awards, honorable mention in Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards, and honorable mention in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Awards. Waiting for Bones, her second novel was published in 2011.Virginia Nicosia Rometty, Senior Vice President IBM Global Business Services. Nicosia Rometty was named among Fortune Magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Laura Forbes Carlin, and Alison Forbes, Tulane — Sisters, writers, and co-founders of Inspired Everyday Living. Together they are co-authors of The Peaceful Nursery: Preparing a Home for Your Baby, published in 2006 by Random House, and two eGuides Love at Home: The Single Girl’s Guide to Feng Shui and Life Design and Laura and Alison’s What You Will Need for a Healthy, Green Baby Nursery. The duo has contributed to magazines and websites including Natural Home, YogiTimes, Intent.com, and ClubMom.com and has been featured in publications that include The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Traditional Home, C Magazine, Angeleno, ePregnancy, LA Parent, Daily Candy, and The Hollywood Reporter as well as appeared on radio and television. Over the years, the pair has also consulted with clients from New York to LA.
Sarah Partridge, Actress and jazz vocalist; head of Jazz Explorers, a children’s program bringing jazz and improvisation into elementary schools. Partridge appeared in the 1983 American teen comedy-drama film Risky Business. Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, Partridge could be seen guest starring in many TV series, sitcoms and soap operas. Debut CD, I’ll Be Easy To Find, received excellent reviews in Billboard magazine. Her second CD Blame It On My Youth was released in 2004.
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Dina Roth Port, Award Recipients-winning freelance writer, journalist, and author. Her book, Previvors:'''Facing the Breast Cancer Gene and Making Life-Changing Decisions, was published by Penguin in October 2010. A former health editor at Glamour magazine and editor at Parenting magazine, Roth Port’s writing has appeared in national publications such as Glamour, Self, Parenting, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Natural Health, Fitness, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Prevention.The Barta sisters, Lexi , Romi and Marni all of Upsilon founded their nonprofit organization, Kid Flicks in 2002. The Barta sisters have received numerous awards for their work. In 2011, the sisters received the Harlequin More Than Words Award, honoring ordinary women for their extraordinary commitment to women and the causes dearest to them.
Loretta McCarthy, 1984, A top executive with American Express;Doris Born Monthan, 1984, Author, authority on American Indian culture;Holly Busche Cottor, 2012, Founder of Ryan House;Jewell McFarland Lewis, 2002, Former chairman of the board of Media America; Holly Busche Cottor, pediatric respite-care facility co-founder, 2012;-----------------------
==The Early Years==
“In 1882 there was at Northwestern only one women’s fraternity, Alpha Phi. During the winter, several freshmen conceived the idea of starting a chapter of a rival fraternity, and the result was Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma.” So wrote an early Upsilon historian. One of those freshmen, Anna Boyle Brown, learned of fraternities through her brother, a Butler graduate, and together they wrote Kappa’s Grand President Tade Hartsuff (Kuhns), M—Butler, a good friend of Clarence Boyle, about forming a chapter at Northwestern.
'''AdditionalOutstanding Gamma Zeta AlumnaeThe President wrote back:'''the Fraternity would be glad to enter Northwestern and she was satisfied with Anna’s selection of members. The oath of secrecy was forwarded and on its return, the constitution was sent. On the evening of April 18, 1882, Anna read the constitution and initiation ceremony to her chosen four and administered the oath of secrecy. The bylaws of Mu Chapter were read and taken as a model for Upsilon. Within a month, four more girls were initiated.
Molly Roller (Spingler)By the end of the first decade, Graduate Counselor 1958-1959;Sue Forster (Vincent)membership was reported as 11 actives and 11 pledges. Meetings, Graduate Counselor 1959-1960;Loretta McCarthywhich first took the form of literary and social gatherings, Graduate Counselor 1969-1971;Mary Hendershott (Itani)were held in private home and later on in “Upsilon Hall, Graduate Counselor 1969-1971;Ellen Ruth (Ivey)” a rented space over a local drugstore. “At homes and receptions were held, Graduate Counselor 1971-1972there was an annual spring party, and the first alumnae reunion took place during the 13th Biennial Convention in 1896, over which Katharine Sharp, Upsilon charter member, presided as Grand President. Miss Sharp held two doctorates and a law degree.
In 1897, chapter meetings were held weekly in Woman’s Hall on campus. Upsilon member Carla Sargent (Fisk) was Grand Secretary 1896-1900 (she resigned in 4/1900), and during this time she designed the Sigma in Delta, which later became the pledge pin.
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==The Early Years (From The History Minutes from the turn of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==the century are full of participation in campus activities, selection for academic and social honors, annual dances and parties, and even trips to Urbana, Illinois, for the Northwestern–Illinois football game.
The story In those days of Gamma Zeta's growth close ties and short distances, alumnae kept in touch. Time after time, alumnae took part in Initiation and other chapter functions, and by 1904 there is also the story mention of affairs planned for the growth of chapter by the University of Arizona from alumnae association. Nearby Conventions were enthusiastically attended and in 1906, Upsilon was represented by 19 actives and alumnae at the small 1Madison,088 student Land Grant school Wisconsin, General Convention. Places prominent today in Evanston social life were mentioned in the early years of the 1920s to 20th century: chapter luncheons at Marshall Fields’, senior farewells at Ravinia, parties at the fine university of over 27Kenilworth Club, and a house party at Macatawa,000 students which it is todayMichigan. The few university buildings It took a whole page of the past minute’s book to record all the honors and the simply-structured student government have resulted in the complex campus chapter activities of the 1970s1906, and each marriage is duly registered along with an occasional athletic score.
There were no sorority houses in 1908. There was just a Kappa room on the top floor of the old Willard Hall where actives met every Monday evening. Sarah Rowe (Kanaga) and her sisters were in the Upsilon chapter and lived in Evanston, so their home became the Kappa annex, with their father the credit manager and sponsor of the chapter.
Several Tucson women not then attending college organized Alpha Sigma, a local sororityIn 1912 it was Upsilon’s turn to be hostess chapter. The Estes Park, Colorado convention in the fall of 1916 1914 opened wider horizons for Sarah and led to the purpose of "obtaining eight years she would serve as a chapter member of Kappa Kappa Gammathe Grand Council. She became the first Executive Secretary, sans salary, also to derive social and scholastic benefitssans central office, with all files and to promote college spirit records in her apartment. The central office became a reality during her term as an organized societypresident." (Taken from The following year only one memberKey, Norma Brazee (Sexton)Summer 1974, returned to the universityVol. Two other local groups existing then were receiving charters from Kappa Alpha Theta and Pi Beta Phi so it was important to reorganize Alpha Sigma quickly. Eight freshmen were pledged who became the core members of the reorganized Alpha Sigma91 No.2)
In 1918-1919 Alpha Sigma partitioned Kappa, and on January 3, 1920, Grand President Lydia Voris Kolbe, Akron, and members of Gamma Beta (New Mexico) installed Gamma Zeta Chapter and its 24 charter members. Norma Brazee. whose "History of Alpha Sigma" is part of Gamma Zeta's was not able to be initiated,
The chapter's first decade was one of varied activities distinct social pattern. Teas, dinner dances, house dances (girls only), and powdered wig banquets were the order. Early recordsrefer to wedding and baby gifts for members, notably silver card trays and silver salt and pepper shakers. ==World War I Years==
Decorous behavior was the ruleDuring 1914-1918, World War I had an effect on chapter activities. The minutes record: no smoking in publica “clothing for Belgian children” drive, a “less expensive party so that money could be donated to worthy causes,” … War Bond drives, no smoking together and a donation to the Prisoners of War Fund … “Nancy Knight (Slight) is head of the Red Cross Chapter of the University. Here many of actives us spend our leisure hours and pledgesfind it quite worthwhile.” However, a semi-normal campus life is indicated, with rushing parties, football games and no smoking by men summer house parties. After the Armistice in the Gamma Zeta housefall of 1918, the influenza epidemic ground activities to a standstill. Pledges could not date before 4:30 p.m. nor during weekday nights. Juniors and seniors There were allowed week night dates between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m. after which severe restrictions on campuses across the house was locked country for the nightmany weeks.
Intersorority tournaments were big campus eventsAnother Upsilon member, Sarah Harris Rowe, began her career with the Fraternity Council when she was elected the first Grand Vice President, charged with the supervision of alumna interests in 1914. Gamma Zeta won many basketball and hockey gamesSarah also served as Alumna Editor of The Key. Individuals excelled in horseshows and other sportsShe was directly responsible for the Bas-Meudon post-war Kappa project through her correspondence with Dorothy Canfield Fisher, dramatic presentationsOhio State, and work on who was living in France during World War I. Sarah was elected Grand President at the Desert yearbook and Wildcat newspaperGolden Jubilee Convention serving during 1920-1922. YWCA also made up She recommended the establishment of Kappa’s first Central Office with a busy program for the Arizona Kappaspaid Executive Secretary.
Special note is made in early chapter records of three non-related events: a 1921 pledge-sponsored Christmas formal (which continued in 1975 as a pledge sponsored Christmas activity); the sudden death in 1922 of charter member Dorothy Andrews, who was "so lively and enthusiastic and ... very talented in music and athletics and a brilliant student who was
admired by every student and faculty member"; and a house fund started in 1923 into which every active, pledge, and alumna put $25.
When a larger chapter house became necessary (a small house had been bought in 1923) a lot was purchased with a Fraternity loan and ground was broken on Founders Day 1934. The chapter moved into the new house on February 10, 1935. The "Kappa Kottage," a house on an adjacent lot, was remodeled and first used in 1956-1957. In 1963-64 a complex of adjacent to the Kottage was used for the first time after having been purchased by the Gamma Zeta Building Association. During 1966-67 the house was completed with the addition of the Dorothy Musser room, a large recreation room which connects the apartments and the west wing (formerly the Kottage).'''Housing'''
The second decade started off slowly sociallyRecords of 1921 say that “future generations living in the house will find it hard to realize the thrill we all had when the battle to be allowed to build houses was at last won, but well scholasticallyand the enthusiasm with which we undertook money-raising activities. All national sororities at Arizona ” The next years were denied social privileges during the first semester for rush irregularitiesfull of this effort, led by Isabel Drew Fowler, and Gamma Zeta lost its social privileges in September 1927, the spring because of failure to keep a sign-out bookpresent chapter house, 1871 Orrington Avenue, was occupied by 27 girls. Mrs. Eventually parties resumed which included mother-daughter banquetsFowler, scavenger huntslifetime contributor to Northwestern, brotherand sweetheart dinnersto Kappa, "intellectual hours" and serenadeto her community, slumber and roller skating parties. Social life was maintained "died in spite 1973 at the age of the Depression100."
Kappas were busy with The 1930s saw much campus activities: dramaparticipation, athletics, Associated Women Studentsincreasing success in academics and the beginnings of large chapters with pledge classes of 30. Rush was conducted for a few girls Alpha Chapter at a time, and swim parties, shows, and spring teas for high school girls were common. Freshmen and pledges were required to attend all football games, chewing gum Monmouth was not allowed in public, pledges could smoke only in reestablished under the basement, and had direction of Upsilon member Joyce Snider (Heaton) who left Northwestern to be in bed by 11:00. Secret marriages were in vogue. During this time it seemed perfectly natural that two members of Delta Delta Delta had their meals for a year at the Kappa house since there was as yet no Tri Delta chapter on head up the Arizona campuscolonization.
The excellent grades of the early 1930s began to drop by the mid-1930s. The initiation average was lowered, and scholarship seemed to hit a new low in 1940 when the requirement for initiation was lowered again, yet ten out of 28 pledges still did make their grades.
At this time ==World War II was a reality for most of the world and the University of Arizona felt its impact. Girls gave dances for officers at Davis Monthan Air Base and for the Cavalry Post. Victory Fund dances and War Bond contests were waged between sororities and fraternities. Kappas worked in canteens and rolled bandages. Gamma Zeta adopted an English war orphan and decided that house fines would purchase bonds. Girls saved their razor blades, magazines, and old clothes, and turned their ration books in to the house director. However, the house director was given an alligator purse and a sterling silver compact for Christmas. Years==
With World War II found most girls enrolled in defense courses. Campus events were canceled, nearby military men so scarcewere entertained, the girls concentrated on rodeosand funds were raised for War Bond purchases. Shortage of materials wiped out floats, swimming decorations and volleyballcampus theatricals. In NovemberNurses’ aid duty was performed at Evanston Hospital, 1941, the members USO volunteer staffs were shocked to learn that a member had been thrown while riding manned and diedblood banks were supplied. In After the spring of 1945 another death occurredwar, that of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the spring formal was cancelled in respect of mourning traditionslife returned to normal.
The late 1940s found Gamma Zetas excelling in journalism and by 1949 they were dominating many activities. They built shiny whales, pink elephantsStudents at Northwestern began the tradition of Mayfete, a time when students would celebrate the "Arks renunciation of the May Queen of Triumphthe temporal world for a spiritual one," and storks "expecting expansion." The chapter won top honors and took Sweepstakes prizes with these constructions. There were pledge classes according to a 1951 history of 40the event. Individual and team honors were won in golfAlthough little is known about the early days, swimmingMay Day, tennis, rifle, and fencingwas originally a celebration of the women of Northwestern. Gamma Zetas were officers The crowning of Associated Women Students, Student Government, and drama organizations. Repeatedly they took scholarship trophies among living groups (dormitories, sororities, fraternities). There were several queens and a Miss Alaska. Near the decade's end May Queen was the chapter was delighted to pledge daughters of two film starscentral event, and the cowboy idol Johnny Mack Brown pomp included a Maypole dance and the versatile Anthony Quinncotillion.
In 1956 The next years were full of success for Upsilon; the chapters on campus grew larger and their activities more diverse. By 1953, chapter began its foreign student program elections were held by inviting class caucus. By 1964, with a young student from Denmark pledge class of 32 and 78 in the active chapter, a new addition allowed 60 girls to live in the house. Since then the girls have enjoyed guests from Uruguay, Holland, Argentina, Peru, Germany, and Norway.
The Gamma Zetas of the 1960s didn't rest on past laurels. Scholarship was of paramount importance, and members were in almost every honorary. There were many queens, many
hostesses, recognition in swimming and dance groups. In 1963-1964 the presidents of all four class levels of women's honoraries (Mortar Board, Chimes, Spurs, and Alpha Lambda Delta) were Kappas. They excelled individually and as a group, but perhaps in reaction to the war years seemed unconscious of the outside world, turning away from interest in or participation in anything beyond the campus.
At the end of the 1960s and the beginning of the 1970s social concerns again began to be of importance to members of Gamma Zeta. They participated in voter registration drives, political campaigns, and stepped up their philanthropy concerns. The Vietnam War divided the chapter as it did the American people, but the girls were able to resolve their differences peacefully and respect each other's rights to differing opinions. ==Changing Times==
Across the country the legal age of maturity The late 1960s and early 1970s were characterized by comparatively abrupt and progressive change. The Greek system at Northwestern was being lowered under great pressure, its very existence in Arizona to 18question. By 1970, only four sororities, and the University of Arizona Regents debated whether drinking on campus concept and began to stress individual rights and privacy. House keys were now issued to each girlKappa included, her hours were hers to decideattaining pledge quota, and her grades were to be given to her alone (not even to her parents)four other relinquished their charters. The scholastic rank over two-thirds of a chapter could be found out but not undergraduate women who had been sorority members diminished to less than one-third in the names early 1970s. Local autonomy, the self-governing of houses above or beloweach living unit, became the biggest issue at Northwestern, as the university withdrew all controls in university-owned housing. Individuality and “doing your own thing" held sway. Apprehension arose among In addition, the university requested all Greek-letter organizations to become fully self-governing, independent of alumnae concerning scholarship, almost always Gamma Zeta’s outstanding qualityand/or national control. Fears ceased whenFurthermore, each organization was asked to state in the spring of 1972writing that no discrimination practices concerning race, 22 pledges out of 22 color or creed were initiated and a Kappa won one employed in membership selection. With the aid of the two awards for outstanding senior womenKappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council, Upsilon Chapter was able to satisfy each university request.
"You're a university woman," Lifestyles within the chapter house were naturally affected by the many changes witnessed throughout the campus. Complete internal harmony was not always possible as each active evaluated the statement made to pledgesrelative meaningfulness of her fraternity affiliation. Fortunately, implies dignityUpsilon remained strong, personal responsibilityemerging with an honorable mention for chapter-Advisory Board relations in 1968, a best all-around chapter award at Province Meeting in 1969, and promise for a scholarship award at the years to come for Gamma Zeta1970 Centennial Convention.
Gamma Zeta members who have given special service to Chapter meeting minutes from the 1970s show Upsilon active and popular. One Registrar’s note stated it well: “Upsilon is on the Fraternity include graduate counselors Sue Forster (Vincent)UP this year.” Once again, 1959-60; Molly Roller (Spingler)there was talk of campus participation for the fun of it. However, 1958academic pressures of Northwestern continued to make scholarship a prime concern of the chapter. Upsilon’s chapter GPA was a 3.5 for several years.-59; Mary Hendershott (ltani), 1969-70; and Natalie Graff; and field secretary Ellen (Missy) Jester Ruth, 1971. -------------------------------
The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. 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 Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.
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==Highlights of the 1970s==
In February 1970 William Kunstler, defense lawyer for the Chicago Seven on trial for disruption during the 1968 Democratic Convention, was invited to speak on campus by the Northwestern Faculty Action Committee. After the lecture, a crowd went on a rampage in downtown Evanston, smashing windows and causing several thousands of dollars in damage.
Violence broke out April 27, 1970, when an arson fire caused extensive damage to the linguistics building. The Traffic Institute building at Hinman and Clark was burned down by arsonists. A group of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) protestors tore up the NROTC offices in Lunt Hall.
Chancellor Miller closed Rebecca Crown Center May 6 as a symbol of Northwestern's participation in the national protest and then ordered all classes cancelled for the rest of the week.
A second rally was held May 8 by students who organized a huge gathering that night at Dyche Stadium. The National Guard was called in as a precaution. A crowd of approximately 7,000 people attended the peaceful rally.
==Highlights Classes resumed on May 13 and the campus enjoyed two years of relative quiet. The undergraduates at Northwestern have a number of traditions including Painting the 1970s== Women's liberation was Rock (originally a large factor in influencing fountain donated by the activities Class of 1902) as a way to advertise, for example, campus organizations, events in this time periodGreek life, student groups, especially reflected through social and clothing trendsuniversity-wide events. Upsilon Chapter composite pictures during the 70s were taken outdoors. The Vietnam war divided individuality of the members of this chapter has deep roots. No two women posed the same way and each member showed her own unique style through her clothing and attitude in differing opinions about the warpicture. Also important to Dillo Day, an annual festival at Northwestern University took place each year on the last Saturday of May. Begun in 1972 when Northwestern students from Texas held a small celebration in honor of the armadillo, and organized by the members at Mayfest student group, the time day was conservation. An increased awareness about reusing characterized by an all-day music festival and recycling took effectspecial events on the Northwestern Lakefill, as well as a spirit of celebration.
The inaugural year for U 70% of A's Spring Fling freshmen at Northwestern participate in Rush Week activities. Over 33% of the class pledges; a 7% increase from 1973. Active Anne Brunk was 1975selected Miss Lake Geneva 1974, was a carnival themed event that involved all organizations finalist in the 1974 Miss Wisconsin Pageant, participated in Pom Poms and on campusthe University Gymnastics team.
Scholastic Honoraries included: Phi Beta Kappa; campus photographer; Mortar Board (1974-75).
At the 1975 Epsilon Province meeting Upsilon chapter was honored with the Jane Rikkers Award for unity and loyalty. Actives were leaders of the Northwestern Panhellenic Council.
Nine actives performed with the Upsilon Pickers performing at campus activities as well as local clubs and conventions.
'''Housing:''' There was Blistered feet became a period badge of transition for honor on the house "mom" after Evanston campus since February 1975, the chapter had to dismiss year Dance Marathon, one woman who apparently falsified her application and treated of the members largest student-run philanthropies in the country was launched at Bloomquist Memorial Gymnasium at Northwestern. The first Dance Marathon which lasted a harsh mannergrueling 52 hours, raised $9,105 for the American Epilepsy Foundation and the National Organization for Retarded Citizens. In 1976, the second Dance Marathon was held at Patten Gymnasium and dance time was decreased to 26 hours. The event raised $9,573 that was divided among the same two charities.
The changing culture and economic hard times in Evanston, where Northwestern is located, led the City Council in 1972 to approve the sale of liquor by an 11 to 8 margin, with one abstention. Supporters said liquor licenses would help businesses in the central business district especially hotels and restaurants.
Northwestern followed the trend in 1975, filing a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court. It asked the court to determine that the local option law impliedly repealed the charter ban on alcohol sales within four miles of the campus. The impetus for the legal action came from students after the State of Illinois allowed the sale of beer and wine to persons 19 years old. Students wanted to have a "rathskeller" in Norris University Center.
The University won its case, applied for a liquor license from Evanston and began serving liquor on campus, ending the ban on alcohol sales that had survived more than 120 years.
In 1976 a member of Upsilon participated in the study aboard program at the University of Barcelona, Spain; an active was chosen Navy Ball Empress Candidate; another was one of 10 finalists for the 1975 College All-Star Queen and served as an intern in Washington DC; two actives were on the Pom Pom Squad; and three led the Northwestern University spirit on the cheerleading squad.
An Upsilon active was selected secretary-treasurer for the Panhellenic Council. Another active was elected to Phi Beta (national professional fraternity for women in music and speech) and then elected vice president based on her scholarship, leadership and character.
==Highlights of Active, Wendy Gajewski was a singer, actress and pianist who performed all over the 1980s:==country working with well-known celebrities Caesar Romero, John Davidson and David Fry. Ms. Gajewski was the principle soloist and in the choral ensemble in the 1975 and 1976 Waa-Mu shows. She spent her summer working at the newly opened Marriot Great America Theme Park in the Great America Stage Show in Illinois.
In 1985, Gamma Zeta strived to reach their chapter goal of "Image of Excellence" by making themselves more visible in the community. The three main points emphasized with this chapter goal were to excel in scholarship, increase awareness of fraternity standards, and exhibit respect and consideration to one another.
Some ==Highlights of the challenges they faced involved delinquent payments and alcohol infractions. The bylaws were amended to reflect current standards, and stricter enforcement of the rules were put in place.1980s==
Gamma Zeta experienced a sad loss of one of its members Picture scrapbooking became the trend at the Upsilon chapter in 1984-1984. From 1985. Lauren Kay McLaughlin was killed in an automobile crash. Members through 1995 scrapbooks of the chapter, alumnaeboth photographs and impressive artwork, writings and newspaper clippings reflected the individuality of the Greek system at Uof A mourned her losstalented women in the chapter.
The pledges of 1985 won the scholarship award Seven Upsilon Kappas headed to Bloomington, Illinois for the highest pledge class GPA among the sororities on U of A's campus29th Biennial Epsilon Province meeting in April, 1987. The women meeting’s theme was “Excellence…The Essence of Gamma Zeta continued to participate in many campus clubs and organizationsKappa.” Members attended workshops on standards, and many members were named to honorary societies. Gamma Zeta consistently had strong and successful rush events, and one of active-alumni relations. The chapter received the favorite party themes continued to be "Willy Wonka and Mabel McCoy Advisory Board Award at the Kappa FactoryEpsilon Province Biannual Convention for their philanthropic involvement with Evanston’s soup kitchen."
The many social events included theme parties1987-1988 school year was a great one for the Kappas at Northwestern University. The chapter also won the campus May Sing competition with the help of their Delta Tau Delta partners. The women took first place in the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash and received first place during the Sigma Chi Derby Days for raising the most money for Cystic Fibrosis. During the Greek leadership conference, holiday gatheringsUpsilon was awarded Distinction for Membership. The chapter had also been nominated for the President’s Award.At this time, homecoming float decoratingNorthwestern was composed of nearly 7, football game gatherings000 undergraduates with 13 sororities and 26 fraternities. On September 29, Parents Weekendpledge night festivities began as the Upsilon chapter welcomed 38 new pledges. The class would be initiated on January 26, 1987. The house held room for 58 women and formalsthe chapter size grew to 120 members.
The Gamma Zeta chapter hosted Province Meeting in 19891987 Homecoming theme was “Play It Again Cats.In 1989 University of Arizona's student body was 35,000” The Upsilon Kappas partnered with Sigma Nu to build a Victrola with a spinning record as their float for the October 16 parade day. Gamma Zeta had 203 An active dressed as Willie the Wild Cat danced with a costumed Michigan Spartan on the float flanked by chapter members escorting the float through the same yearparade route.
On October 26, the Upsilon actives and pledges joined the North Shore Alumnae for a Founders Day celebration. Alum, Catherine Cutter of Evanston provided her home for the program. The women had the opportunity to mingle, share stories of Kappa days and taste many wonderful treats donated by local alumnae. The program began at 8 p.m. with a dramatic presentation of short skits by an Upsilon alum and her husband as actors. The skits were based upon everyday life situations. The chapter members of Gamma Zeta maintained positive morale participated in the evening presentation with performances by introducing programs like Sisterhood Cozies“Pickers, ” a Kappa of rush tradition, and Pledges, who sand “The Pat Song.” After the Weekentertainment, Hoots & Salutestwo Fifty-Year pins as well as one Sixty-Year pin were presented to alumnae.Based on chapter evaluations and officer training, Sweetest the chapter goal for the year was: We will work to enhance loyalty and caring for Kappa, Outstanding Pledge, and Outstanding Senioreach other. Six steps were created to help the chapter members achieve their goal: Respect for ritual during chapter and functions; implementing parliamentary procedure during meetings; employ a Kappa-of-the-Week program recognizing individuals within the chapter; emphasize hospitality to all; improve faculty and alumni relations and improved education on Kappa finances.
The chapter members participated in three philanthropies during the year, the Evanston soup kitchen, a Sigma Chi sponsored Halloween party for the Uhlich Children’s Home in Chicago on October 28, 1987 and the all-campus Dance Marathon raising money to fight AIDS.
In May, the chapter held a special ceremony during Senior Week.
The house initiated a Wise Owl award given each week to a Kappa who had shown the most dedication to the house.
'''Philanthropy:'''Chapter and Individual honors included Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, 6th place at the Synchronized Swimming Nationals, Varsity Synchronized Swimming Team, Varsity Track, Mayfest Committee, Associated Student Government Senator, Phone-Anthon Chair for Senior Class Gift Committee and a member of the chapter won an essay contest for her story and received an expense paid trip to France to advise the French government on tourism.
Philanthropy continued to be an important focus Historically, June, 1987 was a monumental month for the world as President Ronald Reagan gave the people of West Berlin one of Gamma Zetathe most memorable lines spoken during his presidency. Some A twelve-foot concrete Berlin Wall stood as a stark symbol of the organizations that benefited from cold-war between the United States and Soviet Russia. President Reagan challenged General Secretary Gorbachev to tear down the chapter's support were wall. Two years later the East Germans issued a decree signally for the Tucson Boys Clubwall to be opened. November 9th, Cancer Center, local women's shelters1989 is considered the date the Berlin Wall fell, but the Wall in its entirety was not torn down immediately. People came to the Rose McGill Fundwall with sledgehammers, American Red Crosshammers and chisels to chip off souvenirs, demolishing lengthy parts of it in the process. The women of the Upsilon chapter raised awareness and the Tucson Tablemoney towards those efforts in Berlin.
Upsilon hosted the 30th Province Convention in 1989. Teach For America was founded in 1989 to organize the energy of a generation against educational inequity in the United States. Two members of Upsilon were among its first group of 500 talented young leaders in addressing the problem by committing two years to teach in the United States' highest-need schools. In the coming years, Upsilon would have a steady stream of participants.
'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
At ==Highlights of the 1983 Province Meeting in Santa Barbara, Gamma Zeta received an award for chapter excellence as well as an award for the highest grade point average in the Kappa Province.At the 1985 Province Meeting held in San Diego, Gamma Zeta won the House Board Award, alumna Thelma Dahlen, Minnesota, won the Betsy Prior Loyalty Award, and the chapter won the Chapter Excellence Award.1990s==
Gamma Zeta earned In 1990-1991, Upsilon chapter dealt with women and alcohol abuse which had become a growing concern on college campuses from coast-to-coast. The chapter actively participated in experiments concerning alcohol by teaming up with the Norma Dow Patton Gracious Living Award at Northwestern University Psych Department.The United States became involved in Desert Storm on January 16, 1991. The women of the 1989 Province MeetingUpsilon chapter began efforts to raise money in support of the Gulf War. Many members however were opposed to the war and this raised concerns over the amount of involvement and participation the chapter should provide. By February 27, President Bush declares suspension of offensive combat and lays out conditions for permanent cease-fire.
IFC and Panhellenic Councils at Northwestern University drafted a joint Risk Management Policy in 1993-1994. Prior to this, each council had their own policy, which were often not compatible with each other.
In January 1994, Upsilon pledged 37 women. Officer training was held during the first week of the spring quarter. The chapter held a Rush workshop during New Student Week and the Rush chairs planned a scavenger hunt around campus. The week ended with a chapter retreat to Indiana. During this year’s pledge period the chapter held a Pledge Mom Hunt, Roast and Toast and other fun activities.
Upsilon established an annual philanthropic event called Colorfest, a flag football tournament to raise money to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Teams paid to participate and local business owners and restaurants sponsored the event. Upsilon women were very involved in sports on the Northwestern campus with one a varsity diver, three women soccer players and two players on the field hockey team. A member was elected chair of the Panhellenic Judiciary Board.
During the 80s attendance was a challenge for the chapter with members missing Rush duties and chapter meetings. Chapter Council worked with the Standards Committee to institute effective police changes to find solutions to these concerns.
==Highlights The undergraduate student body at Northwestern University had approximately 8,000 in 1995. The campus was made up of seven separate schools: the 1990s==College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Speech, the Engineering School, the Music School, Medill School of Journalism, and the School of Education and Social Policy. The Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was part of the Panhellenic system consisting of 12 sororities. There were 21 men’s fraternities. Approximately 45% of the student body was involved in the Greek system.
1995 was an amazing year for Upsilon. Upsilon chapter had 130 members. The members year began with a very successful Rush culminating with the pledging of Gamma Zeta continued to maintain a high profile 36 incredible young women. Members were involved with leadership positions on campus ranging from the campus of University of ArizonaDance Marathon and Special Olympics to Northwestern’s Activities and organizational Board and Theater productions. The women of Three couples were sponsored by the chapter were involved to participate in Northwestern’s Dance Marathon in scholarship honorary clubsMarch helping to contribute more than $300, campus000 to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The women organized the annual flag football philanthropy with proceeds going to the Off-The-wide effortsStreet Club in Chicago, student government, special interest clubs, and Greek hosted eventsIllinois.
Ritual, standardsIn celebration of 125 years of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and sisterhood were core values that the Gamma Zetas focused on through their activities and programming. Big Sis/Little Sis programming was successful, along with non-alcoholic exchanges, Parents Weekend events, chapter had many special alumnae events, and scholarship events. The Gamma Zetas shared chapter news through its newsletter, Keyholes. Reports from officers were included, highlights from campus activities, adviser spotlight section, organized a breakfast at the house for alumnae at Homecoming and sponsored a dedication to graduating seniors all contributed to a rich publication full of informationKappa tailgate at the Northwestern-Wisconsin football game.
In 1990 Northwestern football was the sisters feel-good sports story of Gamma Zeta initiated 1995. The NU Wildcats went to the Rose Bowl for the Irimajiri Art Scholarship Fund first time since 1949. Coach Gary Barnett, instilled in memory his team expectations of one of their members, Maki Irimajirivictory, watched with the whole country as the Wildcats kicked off the season with a student who died 17-15 upset of Notre Dame in an automobile crashSouth Bend. Director In fact, the Chicago Sun-Times called it "the upset of Chaptersthe century." An estimated 50, Jennie Helderman000 Northwestern fans, Alabamaincluding many members of the 1949 team, visited flocked to California for the chapter in 1991New Year's Day game.
The members focused women also held an alumnae-active formal at Galleria Marchetti’s in Chicago, Illinois on scholarship November 10. Paired with quiet study hours after 7 pSigma Chi fraternity for Homecoming, the team took first place in the float building contest.mThere were many challenges and goals in 1995 with the main goal dealing with Kappa Cohesion.The challenges and assets of the Upsilon members revolved its very dynamic and independent individuals, study buddiesalways off and running in different directions. By sponsoring many Kappa sisterhood events, scholarship awardssuch as “Friends” parties (inspired by the popular televison sitcom at the time) with frozen yogurt on Thursday nights, Kappas were given the opportunity to relax together and study filesbond without any outside interference. The Movie night for Kappas at the chapter goal in 1991 "Shoot house was another convenient way for Pi - 3the women to get together and become more united.14" earned recognition An annual Holiday Party was held at the house in Kappa's Key magazineDecember.
In Spring of 1991Upsilon women held a retreat for their pledges at the Indiana Dunes. They also sponsored special pledge mom dinners at local restaurants. After Initiation on April 1, eleven Gamma Zetas earned a 4breakfast was held for the new initiates and their families.0 GPATwo traditional date parties were held during Winter quarter. Spring quarter had one date party and the chapter Formal.
In 1995 there were 16 sororities on the campus of University of ArizonaUpsilon took first place in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days competition in May. Aproximately 15% of the U of A students are members The annual Kid’s Picnic, an afternoon of the Greek systemgames and pizza with children from a local center for underprivileged children took place in May near Lake Michigan.
Fall recruitment theme parties Individual chapter honors included Kappa Kountry and Kappa Goes to Hollywood. In : Rho Lambda (Greek Honor Society); Mayo Clinic Scholarship; four women made the fall Dean’s List; Alpha Lambda Delta; Order of 1998, 55 women were initiatedOmega; Women’s Varsity Soccer team; Field Hockey team and alternate National Under 21 Team; Jr. This was the most women the chapter had ever initiated at one time. This was the first year that the chapter transitioned into Panhellenic Scholarship; Panhellenic Scholarship Citation; Golden Key Honor Society; Economics Honor Society; National Panhellenic Honor Society; Stinky’s Pub cast member and the New Member programMost Spirited Panhellenic Delegate Award.
Chapter meetings were made interesting by adding a Romance AwardNorthwestern had 8, Hoots 000 students and 11 sororities and Salutes, A's for 21 fraternities in 1997. The chapter was full with 60 girls living at the Week, Scholarship Bucks, house and the Friendship Award each weeka total of 120 members.
In 1998 Gamma Zeta 1997 was voted Most Outstanding Panhellenic a great year for the Upsilon Chapter on U at Northwestern University. It began with a successful Rush and the pledging of A's campus41 unique and amazing women. Also exciting for The Homecoming theme this year was based on the chapter movie, Men in Black. Upsilon was receiving paired with Sigma Chi and the team took first place in Social Programming, second place the float competition. The chapter sponsored six couples in Northwestern’s Dance Marathon in Scholarship Programming, Most Outstanding Adviser, a Kaplan Scholarship, and both March helping to contribute money towards the research on the Freshman and Sophomore Greek Woman prevention of the yearbrain tumors in children.
In May, for the third straight year the chapter won first place in the Sigma Chi Derby Days competition. The chapter received the Most Improved GPA award. In celebration of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 126th anniversary the chapter held two special alumnae planned events, one in the spring and one in the fall. Alums were invited to cake and tea at the chapter house. The fall event was organized and held at the home of a local alumna. During both events the women realized the strength of Kappa and the importance of traditions.
'''HousingThe chapter focused of two things during the 1997-1998 school year:''' In 1991 officer leadership and a new house director started at Gamma Zeta; Shirley Roysuccessful Kappa experience.In 1997 The chapter was confident a more organized and efficient group of officers would lead the house installed three new computers in its library other women of Kappa to aid with studyinghave a more meaningful experience. This computer lab It was felt traditions had become too relaxed and not performed as well as they could have been. Steps were taken by the officers to ensure positive change requiring members to attend meetings and learn the first time Gamma Zeta had Internet access in official and proper ways to perform rituals. Attitudes improved, participation was up and the houseyear ended on a positive turnaround.
There were many Kappa sponsored events, all intended to create and increase involvement for everyone from Pledges to Seniors. The women accomplished this with activities like the senior formal, Kappa Crunch at Carmen’s Pizzeria, and Pledge Week. After initiation a nice brunch was held for the new initiates and their families. The Upsilon chapter also held the two traditional date parties during the Winter quarter. In 1998 much of the house was remodeledSpring quarter a formal and date party were also organized. Tile replaced carpeted areas in During the TV roommonth of May, bulletin boards were placed in the front hall making it easier girls hosted a basketball tournament with Phi Sigma to get announcements to all of raise money for the women Foster Reading Center in Evanston. In the houseFall, the chapter became very involved with the Off-The-Street Club in Chicago. The chapter organized a pumpkin carving event for the children at Halloween and some rooms were repainted and recarpeteda Christmas Tree decorating party in December.
Greek leaders on the Northwestern campus in 19998-1999 drafted and approved the "Mission of the Northwestern University Greek Community" during their annual Greek Leadership Retreat at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The mission statement read: We commit to cultivating a unified Greek community of diverse individuals that fosters personal excellence, scholastic achievement, social enrichment, and civic responsibility. We strive to be an exemplar of sisterhood and brotherhood for the Northwestern University community and beyond.
'''Philanthropy:'''An incredibly successful Homecoming weekend was held October 16 -18, 1998. Upsilon paired with Sigma Chi to take second place for their sock hop-on-wheels float celebrating, These Are the Days. The float (finished in under a week) was an eight-foot towering replica of a Wurlitzer jukebox, equipped with Northwestern’s “Ns” on each side of the panels along with purple pride. Active Emily Rebholz created 12 poodle-skirts with “Ns” replacing the poodle for the skirt-clad Kappas to wear for the choreographed dance on the float to the delight of the hundreds of people lining the mile-long parade.
A date party was held at a Mexican restaurant, El Jardin in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago. The Gamma Zetas continued to excel in fall formal was held on the area Spirit of Chicago, a chartered yacht. The previous fall the chapter decided to change its focus on philanthropyby shifting to community service, and a new philanthropic fever took hold of the chapter as Upsilon actives tutored children, volunteered at hospitals and served in soup kitchens. They This change did not discourage the women from participating in campus held philanthropies Upsilon participated in a campus 5K run benefiting the American Red Cross blood drive, Cedric Depmsey Cancer RunJane Addams Resource Center, another benefiting the Off-the American Cancer Society's Climb "A" Mountain to Conquer Cancer Benefit Walk, Tucson Area Literacy Coalition aerobics-aStreet-thonClub of Chicago, the women participated in pajama races benefiting Camp Heartland, receycling eventsand Project Pumpkin, ALS foundation fundraisera Halloween extravaganza for Evanston youth. The chapter raised $1, senior home volunteer 000 for the annual all-campus Dance Marathon with the proceeds going to La Rabida Child’s Advocacy Center and the Evanston Community Foundation. The Kappas sponsored three couples who danced for thirty hours, Casa de los Ninos holiday party, . A traveling consultant visited the house in the fall and Ronald McDonald House meal preparationprovided useful advice which assisted the women in running the house more smoothly.
Fraternity Education played a large role during the pledge period – with Monday night meetings, quizzes were given and Kappa history was taught to the new members. During the Winter quarter of 1998, the chapter held, Rock-n-Bowl, a date party which became a tradition. A semi-formal date party was held at the Green Dolphin Street.
Upsilon members were busy throughout campus in the following activities: campus radio station, dance marathon, Empower Women Group, student theater, varsity field hockey, soccer club, Panhellenic committees, student blood services, suitcase party, Student Athlete Board, as health aides, a swimming teacher, members of Sheila Center and Le Corde François, serve as French tutors, sailing, research assistant, baseball, softball, and Greek student delegate.
Spring quarter brought May Sing to campus and the Upsilon women were paired with Phi Kappa Sigma. A collaboration was formed to assist with songwriting. A majority of the pledge class attended resulting in a wonderful event everyone was proud of.
The chapter hosted Senior Snacks. Notes were sent out to parents requesting funny anecdotal stories about their daughters which were then read at spring chapter meetings. The Knickerbocker Hotel on Chicago’s lakefront was the location of the spring formal. The women contracted limousines for the drive from Evanston to the hotel. A new tradition began by presenting a senior slide show during the party.
==Highlights The 1998 scholarship program expanded to include a 15-hour study week. Traditions were upheld including the scholarship dinners which saw an increased participation by professors. Many women received awards for their academic performance. Chapter meetings included “word of 2000-2010==the week” and a cultural suggestion.
The members continued to focus on sisterhood. This was particularly important because During the size of their house is so large. They focused on activities such as Greek Week, Spring Fling, Kore family activities, sisterhood retreats, all house lock-ins, Scholarship Recognition dinners, Apple Polisher Dinnersspring, a House Board Appreciation Dinners, Homecoming, Dad's Weekend (one year), Mom's Weekend (Tea was hosted for alumnae relations. A new updated Alumnae Directory was compiled and distributed. An Active/Alum mentoring Program was implemented. Among the benefits to the actives was the next year), and Staff Appreciation Dinnersopportunity to shadow their alum in their careers.
The Gamma Zeta chapter received recognition As an added sisterhood event many of the women attended the Jenny Jones Show which was a syndicated daytime tabloid talk show that was hosted by comedian/actress/singer Jenny Jones and a variety of awards from taped at the University of Arizona. Members were involved NBC studios in intramural sports, all-Greek competitions, student government, homecoming festivities, clubs, and honorary societiesChicago.
Gamma Zetas often shared their archives at During the Spring quarter, a second traveling consultant visited the Founders Day brunchchapter. Old scrapbooks Committee nights were held the favorite item third week of each month and usual took place during or after chapter. For the spring philanthropy, Upsilon hosted a 3-on display-3 basketball tournament with 200 participants over two days. The chapter raised $4, and some years the Gamma Zetas put together 000 for their efforts for One-Step-at-a slide show to show the brunch attendees-Time, an overnight camp for children with cancer.
In 2006 there were 11 housed sororities on Upsilon was dedicated to improving communications after the chapter president, along with two other chapter officers attended the 1998 national convention, Vision 20/20 held at the princess Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. Inspired by the magic created by convention, the knowledge the U of A campus and girls brought back to their chapter proved invaluable. The leadership techniques would work to make the chapter council more than 20 fraternitieseffective.The 2007 newsletter chapter made the decision to accept the Challenge to Excellence outlining high standards of Gamma Zeta was titled "Keys conduct and Fleur-de-Lismaintaining strong Kappa traditions with a commitment to progress."
In 2007 the pledge class of Gamma Zeta Founders Day was composed of 70 new membersheld on October 11, 1999 with a bang. Members The actives were refreshed with their knowledge of Gamma Zeta attended the Kappa Kappa’s founding and learned fun Kappa Gamma Leadership Conference trivia in San Diego in 2009preparation for the big night. Scholarship was an area of focus during this time frameMany alumnae from the Loop group and North Shore alumnae groups joined the chapter at Northwestern University for the event. Study tables were a popular way to encourage members with The women participated in a low GPA to spend more time on candle-lighting ceremony and several women received their school workTwenty-Five and Fifty-Year anniversary pins. Refreshments were served.
Some of the challenges faced by Gamma Zeta in 2009 and 2010 were communications Homecoming Brunch was held on October 16 and stealingParent’s Weekend Brunch was held on October 30. Officers improved The chapter co-rush chairs spent much of their ways of communicating with chapter members regarding mandatory event attendancetime working on rookie workshops during New Student Week and Reading Week. Measures were taken They brainstormed ideas for everything from decorations to food to reduce the risk of stealing personal items motivational strategies for tired Kappas. The duo made sure everything was in order working on tasks at the house and or at Panhellenic rush meetings. Rush resulted in members' mailboxes45 new pledges, three of who were chosen as quota additions making this year a huge success.
The chapter coordinated with Phi Delta and Tri Delta to attend a Chicago Cubs baseball game as a social event. The chapter spring formal was held at Galleria Marchetti in downtown Chicago. During the fall, a costume contest date party with prizes was held at the Hidden Shamrock in Lincoln Park, and the fall formal was held at the Congress Hotel. A formal dinner was held at the Lodge. The year ended with a Holiday Party hosted by the Kappas and open to the campus. During the winter, the chapter held a date party at Rock-N-Bowl and a semi-formal at Narcissi.
For initiation in both the spring and fall, in order to prepare the Kappas for these big events, song practices were held weekly. The chapter marshal printed copies of all the songs and created packs distributing them for each member to practice.
'''Housing:'''
Seventy-five Gamma Zeta members lived in the house in 2006.
==A New Millennium -- Highlights of 2000 - 2010==
'''Philanthropy:'''In 2000, the Upsilon women hired Empire Photography to photograph their social parties and activities. Fraternal Composite Service was hired to photograph each girl for the house composite.
During the winter, a Heritage Workshop was held for the chapter titled Kappa Jeopardy after the long-popular television quiz show to get the Kappas involved and to learn about Kappa history.The primary organization that Gamma Zetas supported was chapter participated in the Giving Tree FoundationNorthwestern student-based philanthropy which raised more than $500, an effort that supports homeless 000. This campus Dance Marathon benefitted Gilda’s Club, Chicago. Gilda’s Club provided cancer victims and needy childrentheir families with extra funds, housing and support. In 2009 Gamma Zeta was able to raise As a house, Upsilon raised nearly $127,000 for this organization the Club through their Hoops4Hope basketball tournamentfundraising and canning efforts. Other organizations that received financial or volunteer support After a moving chapter presentation organized by the house philanthropy chair, 15 Kappas canned (a form of fundraising), and then met to tour Gilda’s Club to meet some of the cancer victims benefiting from the members included Race for fundraiser. The chair wrote home to the Cure, Rose McGill Magazine Drive, RIFparents of Kappas requesting donations and followed up with personal thank you notes. The chair also created quilt squares commemorating Kappa Beth Pancoe, who passed away during the year from cancer. The quilt was put together by many sororities and fraternities and donated to Gilda’s Club. During the Ally Adelman FoundationDance Marathon, 10 Kappas were dancers and some served on the Bobbi Olsen's Foundation for Women's Cancer Researchdance marathon committee.
Blood drives were organized in February and March with great participation by chapter members.
A total of 1,893 freshmen from an applicant pool of 14,723 students enrolled in the Fall of 2000. Eighty-three percent graduated in the top 10 percent of their class. The Panhellenic Association at Northwestern University is one of the first Panhellenic in the country to pass a resolution stating that its member chapters will not co-sponsor or participate in on-campus events involving alcohol in fraternity houses. The resolution went into effect in the Fall. The Greek community receives nationwide media coverage for the resolution.
==Highlights In 2000, Northwestern University hosted the Big Ten Greek Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield. It is the first time in many years that the event has been held. NU, along with many other Big Ten schools opt to not attend the annual Mid-American Greek Council Association Conference, also held in Chicago, because it is too large and doesn't meet the needs of 2011-2019== Greek organization officers.
==Highlights In 2005-2006, Northwestern University was comprised of 2011==Social, scholastic8, 000 undergraduate students. Northwestern has 12 sororities and philanthropic events continued to fill the calendars of members of Gamma Zeta17 fraternities. Activities included Dad's Weekend, study hours, sisterhood events, Sigma Chi Derby Days philanthropy, Firefighter Challenge philanthropy, recruitment review sessions, Hoops for Hope philanthropy for Cystic Fibrosis, Spring Fling, theme parties, Greek Week, Senior Week, Recruitment, War Approximately 33% of Roses philanthropy, Parent's Weekend, Founders Day, and Homecoming Week. A Kappa Trainer visited the chapter student body is active in 2011 and educated the members about Kappa standards and protocolGreek life.
As of current 86 women live in The chapter went over an action plan, during which goals were discussed for the housenext year and how to accomplish them. Some goals were to have better committee and philanthropy involvement. In addition, located across the street from campusbudget was given special attention because the chapter was unfamiliar with it. It is Due to the hub lack of committee involvement committees were reselected, and committee chairs had been reelected. This encouraged very active participation on all committees. The chairs delegated responsibility to members in the chapter members committee, and creates the dynamic they structured goals and lasting friendships between the members of Gamma Zetaplans for their respective committee. In addition Philanthropy Chair was elected who led events, such as raising money for Pediatric AIDS by selling Krispy Kreme Donuts.
Philanthropy efforts included Toast for Technology, Tucson Clean Epsilon experienced a very successful Recruitment. The chapter held a Founder's Day celebration and Beautiful, cooking meals at ceremony during which three alumni received their Fifty-Year pins. Members from the nearby alumni group were invited to attend. During the Ronald McDonald Housefall, and working at a community food bank. As group of alumni dedicated a globe to the chapter, Gamma Zeta hosts in memory of a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at Kappa sister who passed away the University of Arizona, Hoops for Hopeprevious year. The women hosted a ceremony to commemorate this event.
==Highlights of 2012==Throughout Upsilon chapter had one visit from a Leadership Consultants and looked forward to another visit in the year of 2012spring. The chapter planned three very successful sisterhood events. These included a Kappa Kolor War, where the Gamma Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma participated in members were divided into teams and played games. The chapter arranged for a variety of events, both social yoga instructor to come to the chapter and lead the women in yoga exercises. They also philanthropicorganized S'mores Night for the members to watch movies, representing our chapter on campus. Classes resumed on Wednesdaymake s'mores, January 11th, but our and decorate "stars" (profiles about each member in the house re-opened several days before, Sunday, January 8th, to allow the girls time to unpack and get settled before beginning classes again) for Recruitment.
Our first The chapter meeting increased participation in campus Panhellenic philanthropy. The new members were not as familiar with Kappa ritual as they hoped to be, resulting in kappa Klassrooms to cover very specific ritual, formal chapter procedures and history. Northwestern University in 2006-2007 was held on Mondaycomprised of approximately 7, January 16th750 undergraduate students. During Northwestern is consistently one of the nation's top 15 Universities in the first few weeks back, United States with 11 sororities and 17 fraternities. 35% of the new student body is active in Greek life.     Upsilon had 120 members attended many rookie recruitment meetings with 54 living in the recruitment chairKappa house. The chapter members hail from all over the world, including Turkey, Jordan, Amy NobleEngland, in order and Israel. The chapter’s primary goals included improved chapter committee and philanthropy involvement. To achieve these goals, the women expanded committee roles, and committee heads were expected to prepare for fall recruitmentdelegate leadership and responsibility. Ritual Review meetings also took place The chapter elected new chapter officers and conducted a team consultation with our MarshallKellogg students to improve chapter officer interaction, Allie Finnegan, to become informed of initiation make meetings more efficient and improve the way the chapter ritualsset its goals. The expansion of the old and new officers’ transition period allowed the new officers to be better trained and equipped to fulfill their new roles.
Throughout the month of FebruaryUpsilon had a very successful Recruitment with amazing Kappa spirit kept strong by prizes, many philanthropy projects were held, such as Adopt fun costumes for rush groups during Member Selection and a Street and Ronald McDonald volunteeringhilarious rendition of their annual "Kappa Grease" skit. On the 14th of February, we held a Valentine’s A Founder's Day Sisterhood event celebration and later in the month we had Mom’s weekend, February 24th-26th, in ceremony were held during which the ladies were able to spend time with each other and several alumni received their momsanniversary pins. On February 19th, a Kappa Trainer gave a presentation to Members from the girls to inform them about regulations and life as a Kappa. Study hours nearby alumni group were implemented during the semester invited to ensure that the girls were keeping their grades up. Study hours occurred every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 3 hoursattend. This helped our Upsilon chapter, for our all house GPA average for had one visit from a Leadership Consultants in the spring semester of 2012 was 3.060 and our new members had an average of 3.106fall.
We The women held our annual philanthropy event, Hoops for Hope, headed by the philanthropy chair, Taylor Sloan. Taylor ran a number of very smooth, successfulsisterhood events including a Kappa Kolor War in the spring, and organized dividing into teams to play games. Another spring event. $10was Oscar night,500 was raised and where all the sisters came to the money was donated towards chapter to watch the Steele Children’s Research CenterAcademy Awards together and enjoy tasty treats. During March, Halloween the girls participated in Sigma Chi’s “Derby Days” field day philanthropy as well as Pi Kappa Alpha’s “Firefighter Challengechapter members visited a haunted prison.” Spring break was March 11th-18th. When the girls returned from break For recruitment, there were multiple recruitment meetings for a “star” making event as held where each member created a personal profile star filled with photos to decorate the entire house. The chapter increased participation in preparation for fall recruitmentPanhellenic campus philanthropy.
Throughout the semester we had a few date dashes as well as our annual formal. We had Spring Fling from April 9thTwo long-13th. It was standing NU traditions were still a week filled with festivities, fun, and major part of campus life in 2007 during football games. Later at Northwestern: everyone in the month was Senior Weekstudent section shakes their keys immediately before kickoffs. After Senior Week was complete, girls took Some say that Northwestern students started doing this as a way to inform opposing fans that they were going to be pumping their finals and then moved out and back home with gas or parking their families for a nice summer vacationcars someday. The girls returned to other is The Claw. When the Kappa Kappa Gamma house visiting team is on August 3rdoffense, it is traditional for Work Week and Formal Recruitment. Bid Day took place on August 19th, where the ladies NU students to make a claw with one of Kappa Kappa Gamma welcomed 82 new members. The president was Lauren Mueller their hands and the recruitment chair was Amy Noble. The new member chair, Audrey Lewter, did a fantastic job informing the new members of the history of the Gamma Zeta chapteryell.
Key Sis week began near In 2008, the end of August and continued through the middle of September. These weeks were when the new girls were paired up University opened a campus in Education City, Doha, Qatar with the older active members programs in order to get to know them journalism and feel even more welcome in the chapter, as well as to potentially find their big/littlecommunication. The ladies participated in Pi Kappa Phi’s War Office of Roses philanthropy. This was a great way for the new members Fraternity and Sorority Life hires an additional staff member to give specific attention to get involved, as well as the older membersculturally-based organizations. We had our first date dash of the semester at the end of September. This was the first date dash Northwestern begins GreekBuild, an effort among all four Greek councils to fund raise for the new members and ending up being build a very successful and safe nightHabitat for Humanity house. Big/Little week occurred shortly after. The big sisters left anonymous clues and treats for the little sisters each day Members of the week, leading up to the exciting reveal. We then had Inspiration Week beginning October 8th, where the new members were introduced Northwestern Greek community work together to the rituals break down negative stereotypes about Greek life and values of Kappa Kappa Gamma through a variety of sisterhood events. Each day the girls were encouraged service their community by going to wear certain colors that highlighted a few of the main aspects of Kappa Kappa Gamma (Blue for Beautybuild site on Saturdays, Red interacting with the family for Integrity, Yellow for Friendship, whom the house is being built and Green for Loyalty). This week was also filled with a variety of sisterhood participating in fun fundraising events that gave the girls another opportunity to bond with one another. The new members were then initiated on October 13th and the Founder’s Day Tea was hosted later that morning. The education chair, Ali Castillo, ran the event which was a great day involving the participation of many alumnioff campus.
Following this, we had Parent’s Weekend, as well as Pledge PresentsFraternity and Sorority Life at Northwestern University in 2009 celebrated its 150 years on campus. The new members were given the opportunity to show their parents the Kappa Kappa Gamma house and to also introduce them to the lovely ladies tradition of the chapter. On October 24th, a pumpkin carving event was hosted with our members Dillo Day continues as well as with the ladies culmination of Delta Gamma. Girls from both chapters got together to celebrate the upcoming Halloween holiday by carving pumpkins Mayfest with each other. Homecoming Week began an all-day Saturday event on November 5ththe lakefront featuring national and locally known bands, with the men of Pi Kappa Phigames and vendors. On ThursdayEach year, November 8th, we had the IFC and Panhellenic community sponsor a date dash with those gentlemen. Our Reading is Key philanthropy event was held free pancake breakfast on November 16th. Each member went to Rio Vista Elementary School were the members morning of Kappa Kappa Gamma promoted Dillo Day in the fun courtyard in front of Kellogg and importance of reading to free pizza during the afternoon on the children through activities such as creating bookmarks, snacks, and reading one of their favorite booksLakefill.
The first part women of the election process for the new Chapter Council began on November 19th, Upsilon enjoyed playing waitresses and voting occurred the week of Thanksgiving breakhostesses as they served Kappasta dinner to others. The new members of Chapter Council were installed on November 26th, and began training with the old Chapter Council on December 3rd. To celebrate the holidays, Kappa hosted the Kappa Kozy event on December 4thKappasta raised more than $2, 000 in which the girls participated in a gingerbread house decorating competition, was well as other holiday games. As the end of the semester came proceeds to a close, the girls really buckled down for their upcoming finals; benefit Project Kindle and the last day of finals being December 13th. OverallEvanston Community Foundation, the year two beneficiaries of 2012 for the Gamma Zeta chapter was an outstanding and successful year. The values and ideals of Kappa Kappa Gamma were upheld and the meaning of sisterhood was expressed throughout the various activities throughout the yearall-campus Dance Marathon 2009.
==Highlights Undergraduate tuition at Northwestern for the 2010-2011 school year was $39,840. The University processed in excess of 2013==$472 million in financial aid for the 2009-2010 academic year. This included $265 million in institutional funds, with the remainder coming from federal and state governments and private organizations and individuals. Northwestern scholarship programs for undergraduate students support needy students from a variety of income and backgrounds. Approximately 44 percent of the June 2010 graduates had received federal and/or private loans for their undergraduate education, graduating with an average debt of $17,200.
Throughout the year of 2013During 2010, Upsilon had many highlights. Together with the Gamma Zeta Chapter brothers of Pi Kappa Kappa Gamma participated in a variety Alpha the chapter raised the second largest amount of eventsmoney at Dance Marathon 2010, both social Northwestern’s biggest philanthropy. The money was donated to the Evanston Community Foundation and also philanthropicStand Up for Kids, representing our chapter on campusan organization that helps homeless and at risk youth. Members were excited This success was partially due to be back together as a complete very successful Kappasta, a relatively new philanthropy event where the chapter after a long winter vacation. During invite members of the first few weeks backNorthwestern community into Kappa Kitchen for some spaghetti, meatballs and socializing. Last spring the women started a new members attended many rookie recruitment meetings philanthropic tradition with the recruitment chair, Lila Shtull, in order addition of Jail and Bail benefitting RIF. The Kappas teamed up with a fraternity on campus and members volunteered to prepare be “arrested.” They were then held for fall recruitmentan hour in a high traffic location on campus where passersby could donate and “bail” them out.
Ritual Review meetings also took place with our Marshall, Jill Smith, to become informed The chapter is a great mix of initiation motivated and chapter ritualstalented women who are very involved around campus. Throughout the year, many philanthropy projects were held weekly, such as Adopt a Street Many hold leadership positions in everything from philanthropic organizations like Dance Marathon and Ronald McDonald House volunteering in order Special Olympics to give back to the community groups that plan major social and give our members frequent opportunities to serve. On the 8th of February, we held a Valentine’s entertainment events like Dillo Day Sisterhood event and on the 13th we had a cookie-decorating eventSki Trip. On February 15th we had our formal date dash, which was a great success. Later in any given day there are numerous women lounging around the month we had Dad’s weekendhouse doing homework, February 22th-24thwatching The Bachelor, in which the ladies were able to spend time with each other and their dads. On February 27th, we attended a presentation on nutritionpopular reality television series, and on March 5th we had a sisterhood event called “How to be Healthy” to help our members maintain a healthy lifestyle. Study hours were implemented during the semester to ensure that the girls were keeping or detailing their grades up. Study hours occurred every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 3 hours. Our all house GPA average for the spring semester of 2013 was 3weekend adventures.134
On March 19th we had a roller blading sisterhood event During the year the chapter moved elections to welcome all our sisters back after a wonderful spring break. On March 20-23rd we participated in the gentlemen end of fall quarter from the beginning of Sigma Chi’s philanthropy Derby Days. From March 28-30th we helped that gentlemen winter quarter to alleviate some of Pi Kappa Alpha with their philanthropy the Pike Firefighter Challenge. Starting on April 1st we had senior week all while maintaining regular recruitment practices and ritual reviews. We had Spring Fling with stress after Formal Recruitment in the men of Sigma Chi from April 8th-13thwinter. It was a week filled with festivities, funHowever, and games. On April 14th we had a cookie-decoration event with Alumni, which was a great experience for our girls to bond with Kappa Kappa Gamma alumna. We also transitions were still held events with other sororities like academic programming with Chi Omega in order to spread Panhellenic love. Throughout the winter so that women who were abroad during the fall semester we had a few other date dasheswould still be eligible for positions. We held our annual philanthropy event, Hoops This worked well for Hope, on April 28th headed by the philanthropy chair, Brooke Beard. Brooke ran a very smooth, successful, and organized event. $15,000 was raised and the money was donated towards Generosity Water. After Hoops for Hope was complete, girls took their finals and then moved out and back home with their families they plan to keep this system for a nice summer vacation. The girls returned to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on August 11th, for Work Week and Formal Recruitmentfuture.
Bid Day took place on August 25th, where the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma welcomed 96 new members. The president was Danielle Dozer and the recruitment chair was Lila Shtull. The new member chair, Allie Finnegan, did a fantastic job informing the new members of the history of the Gamma Zeta chapter. Key Sis week began near the end tradition of August and continued through the middle composite picture style of September. These weeks were when the new girls were paired up with the older active members individuality reflected in order to get to know them pose and feel more welcome clothing has not changed in the chapter, as well as past few decades and will hopefully always be special to potentially find their big/little. On September 13th the new members had a sleepover at Kappa to help them bond as a pledge classchapter. The ladies participated in Pi Kappa Alpha's Firefighter Challenge philanthropy again It has been important for the 2013-2014 school year. We also participated in Alpha Epsilon Pi’s philanthropy Hollywood Nights. This was Upsilon chapter to be a great way for the new members chapter of individual women who come together to get involved, as well as the older members. We had our first date dash grow and learn from all of the semester at the end of Septemberunique characteristics each member brings by forming lifelong friendships.
This was the first date dash for In 2010, a number of construction projects were completed on the new members and ending up being a very successful and safe night. Big/Little week occurred shortly after. The big sisters left anonymous clues and treats for Northwestern University campus including the little sisters each day completion of Harris, the weekhistory building, leading up which was a relief for history majors who had been displaced due to the exciting revealconstruction. We then had Inspiration Week beginning October 6th, where the new members were introduced to the rituals and values The Evanston Brothel Law has been of Kappa Kappa Gamma through a variety of sisterhood eventsmajor concern for upperclassmen moving off campus. Each day the girls were encouraged Northwestern students expressed their concerns to Evanston officials who ultimately decided not to wear certain colors that highlighted a few of enforce the main aspects of Kappa Kappa Gamma (Blue for Beauty, Red for Integrity, Yellow for Friendshiplaw, saving many rising juniors and Green for Loyalty). This week was also filled with a variety of sisterhood events that gave the girls another opportunity to bond with one seniors from another. The new members were then initiated on October 12th and 95 of the 96 new members were initiated so we displayed a great retention rateoff campus headache.
The Founder’s Day Tea was hosted later that morningKappas of the Upsilon Chapter are more than just involved in campus life and activities at Northwestern University - they continue to be immersed in it. From athletics, academics, leadership, campus and city cultural events, to the arts and music, Kappas are prevalent in every facet of Northwestern life. The education chairKappas can be found in Tech, Hayley Shwartzin the library, ran out in the event which was a great day involving communities of Evanston and Chicago, dancing on stage, giving flute recitals, and on the participation masthead of many alumnicampus publications. Following thisAnd when one Kappa is up on stage, we had Parent’s Weekendor speaking from a podium, as well as Pledge Presentschances are there are more Kappas than not in the audience cheering her on. The new members were given But Kappas don't just stay within the opportunity Chicago boundaries. You can find Upsilon Kappas around the world, spanning from Argentina to Australia, India to show their parents the Kappa Kappa Gamma house Italy, and Fargo, North Dakota to also introduce them to the lovely ladies of the chapterNew York. Homecoming Week began And the networks they have built on November 4th, with -campus translate across the men of Pi Kappa Alphaglobe.
On ThursdayAcademically, November 8th we in the past year, Upsilon chapter moved up three spots across all sorority GPA rankings. 15 women had a date dash with those gentlemen4. The first part 0 quarters in the past three academic quarters. Academic Honors include: Order of the election process for the new Chapter Council began on November 24thOmega; Gamma Sigma Alpha; Dean's List Awards. Sports include: Sailing, Volleyball and voting occurred on Monday, December 2nd at chapterFencing. Campus Publications include: Stitch, Northwestern Art Review (NAR), The new members of Chapter Council were installed on December 9thWeekly, North by Northwestern (NbN), and began training with the old Chapter Council throughout the month of DecemberMassive.tv. Arts: A&O Productions, Midsummer's Night Dream, Northwestern Community Jazz Program
To celebrate the holidays, Kappa hosted the Kappa Kozy event on December 8th, in which the girls participated in a gingerbread house decorating competition, was well as other holiday games. As the end of the semester came to a close, the girls really buckled down for their upcoming finals; the last day of finals being December 18th. Our fall semester all house GPA was a 3.185 which was above the all sorority average and we moved up to fourth place for highest GPA for all Panhellenic chapters. Overall, the year of 2013 for the Gamma Zeta chapter was an outstanding and successful year. The values and ideals of Kappa Kappa Gamma were upheld and the meaning of sisterhood was expressed throughout the various activities throughout the year.
Over this past year, construction has continued to take place to the trolley system that will run around campus and travel downtown, as well as to University Boulevard. This system travels along the street located in front of the Kappa house. It is now being tested for use and will be usable in the near future. Also, a new couch was added to the house and the courtyard in the middle of our apartments was renovated. The kitchen was also updated. Our wifi system was improved so that our members can have better internet connection all over the house. As always, the University of Arizona is a beautiful and sunny campus with wonderful scenery. Most days of the year, the weather is warm and inviting, encouraging students to spend time outside. Kappa Kappa Gamma is located directly behind the Student Union, making it extremely accessible to members. Due to its location and large size, the house is easily noticed for all to see. The Gamma Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is one of the largest chapters on the campus of the University of Arizona. 95 women were initiated into our chapter this past year.
Each and everyone ==Highlights of the girls within our chapter have been striving for success, both academically and socially. While actively getting to know all of their new sisters, girls were keeping up with their academics. This chapter is composed of classy women that represent the ideal of Kappa Kappa Gamma.2011-2019==
==Highlights of 2011==
==Highlights In academic year 2010-11, Northwestern enrolled 8,397 undergraduate and 7,870 graduate and professional students. Northwestern is a founding member of 2014==the Big Ten Conference and remains the only private university in the conference. Northwestern's approximately 225,093 alumni include leaders in government, law, science, education, medicine, media and the performing arts. The Northwestern Greek Community was recognized nationally for having a higher All-Greek GPA than the All-Campus GPA.
Throughout Kappas were represented on the year of 2014Panhellenic Council, the Gamma Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma participated with one in a variety charge of events, both social and also philanthropic, representing our chapter on campus. Classes resumed on Wednesday, January 15th, but our house re-opened several days before to allow public relations for the girls time to unpack and get settled before beginning classes again. Our first chapter meeting was held on Monday, January 27thcommittee. Members were excited to be back together as The Panhellenic Association hosted a complete chapter. During the first few weeks backsuccessful formal winter recruitment, the new members attended many rookie recruitment meetings with the recruitment chair, Grace Herr, in order to prepare for fall recruitment. Ritual Review meetings also took place 420 women matching with our Marshall, Natalie Ramirez, to become informed of initiation and chapter rituals12 chapters.
Throughout the year, many philanthropy projects Many students were held weekly, such as Adopt a Street and Ronald McDonald House volunteering involved in order to give back to the community and give our members frequent opportunities to serveservice in one form or another. On the 8th of FebruaryAnnual events include Dance Marathon, we held a Valentine’s Day Sisterhood event and on the 13th we had a cookiethirty-decorating hour event. On February 7th we had our formal date dash, which was that raised more than a great successmillion dollars for charity in 2011. Later in The women of Upsilon celebrated achieving the month we had Dad’s weekend, February 22th-24th, in which highest GPA out of all the ladies were able to spend time with each other and their dads. On February 27th, we attended a presentation sororities on nutrition, and on March 5th we had a sisterhood event called “How to be Healthy” to help our members maintain a healthy lifestylethe Northwestern campus.
Study hours New member rituals were implemented during the semester changed in order to ensure that strengthen the girls were keeping their grades up. Study hours occurred every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for 3 hours. This On March 20-23rd we participated in the gentlemen bonds of Sigma Chi’s philanthropy Derby Dayssisterhood. From March 28-30th we helped that gentlemen of Pi Kappa Alpha with their philanthropy 2011 saw Upsilon provide the Pike Firefighter Challengehighest attendance at a GreekBuild event. Starting By working together on April 1st we had senior week all while maintaining regular recruitment practices and ritual reviewsservice projects, GreekBuild participants broke down the barriers among individual chapters. We had Spring Fling with One of the men goals of AEPI from April 8th-13th. It was a week filled with festivities, funGreekBuild events, build days and games. On April 14th we had a cookie-decoration event with Alumni, which fundraising efforts was a great experience for our girls to bond with Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnabring together members of different chapters and councils.
We also help events with other sororities like academic programming with Chi Omega in order to spread PanHellenic love. Throughout the semester we had a few other date dashes. We held our annual philanthropy eventAs of December, Hoops for Hope2011, on March 29th headed by the philanthropy chairBarta sisters, Lexi (‘07), Waverly Newton. Waverly ran a very smoothRomi (’10) and Marni (’13), successfulall of Upsilon, and organized event. $17along with a fourth sister,000 was raised and a student at the money was University of Pennsylvania donated towards more than 60,000 movies to more than 600 different hospitals throughout the Dermatology Division Arizona Cancer CenterUnited States and South Africa through their nonprofit organization, Kid Flicks. After Hoops for Hope Their goal was complete, girls took their finals and then moved out and back home to provide every children’s hospital in the country with their families for a nice summer vacationKid Flicks movie library.
The girls returned to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on August 9th, for Work Week and Formal Recruitment. Bid Day took place on August 24th, where the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma welcomed 109 new members. The president Caitlin Goebel and the recruitment chair was Grace Herr. The new member chair, Morgan Weaver, did a fantastic job informing the new members of the history of the Gamma Zeta chapter. Key Sis week began near the end of August and continued through the middle of September. These weeks were when the new girls were paired up with the older active members in order to get to know them and feel more welcome in the chapter, as well as to potentially find their big/little. On September 13th the new members had a sleepover at Kappa to help them bond as a pledge class. The ladies participated in Pi Kappa Alpha's Firefighter Challenge philanthropy again for the 2014 school year. This was a great way for the new members to get involved, as well as the older members. We had our first date dash of the semester at the end of September. This was the first date dash for the new members and ending up being a very successful and safe night. Big/Little week occurred shortly after. The big sisters left anonymous clues and treats for the little sisters each day of the week, leading up to the exciting reveal. We then had Inspiration Week beginning October 13th, where the new members were introduced to the rituals and values of Kappa Kappa Gamma through a variety of sisterhood events. Each day the girls were encouraged to wear certain colors that highlighted a few of the main aspects of Kappa Kappa Gamma (Blue for Beauty, Red for Integrity, Yellow for Friendship, and Green for Loyalty). This week was also filled with a variety of sisterhood events that gave the girls another opportunity to bond with one another. The new members were then initiated on October 18th and 105 of the 109 new members were initiated so we displayed a great retention rate.
The Founder’s Day Tea was hosted later that morning. The education chair, Lauren Thorell, ran the event which was a great day involving the participation ==Highlights of many alumni. Following this, we had Parent’s Weekend, as well as Pledge Presents. The new members were given the opportunity to show their parents the Kappa Kappa Gamma house and to also introduce them to the lovely ladies of the chapter. Homecoming Week began on November 3rd with the men of Kappa Sigma. On Thursday, November 8th with the men of Kappa Sigma. We also hosted our very first food philanthropy, Kappa Kon Queso, which was a huge success. 2014==
The first part In 2014 our chapter accomplished a great amount. Our officers worked incredibly hard to better organize the entire management of the election process for the new Chapter Council began on November 3rd, chapter and voting occurred took on Monday, December 1st at the responsibility of redefining the culture within our chapter. The new members of Chapter Council All bylaws were installed on December 8th, updated and began training chapter council gained an entire advisory board to work with following our April meeting with the old Chapter Council throughout the month Fraternity. The chapter also focused a lot of Decemberenergy on Northwestern's largest philanthropic even, Dance Marathon (DM). To celebrate Individuals worked hard to raise enough money to participate, and the holidayschapter also worked together to create a successful event, Kappasta. The event was incredibly fun and was a great way to promote new member bonding. The money raised at Kappasta was put towards our general Kappa hosted the Kappa Kozy event on December 12thDM fund and we ended up raising $90, in which 000 and winning second place for large Greek teams for the girls participated fourth year in a gingerbread house decorating competition, was well as other holiday gamesrow. As Upsilon also connected to the end of Evanston community by volunteering at the semester came YMCA and reading to children. We look forward to a close, continuing our relationship with the girls really buckled down for their upcoming finals; the last day of finals being December 17thYMCA and volunteering there again. Overall, the year Sisterhood events were another great highlight of 2014 for the Gamma Zeta chapter was an outstanding and successful year. The values chapter had a sisterhood event every month and we enjoyed various activities such as pumpkin carving, tie dying, kappa notebook decorating, and ideals of Kappa Kappa Gamma were upheld pledge family photos. Our chapter also received the awards Highest Quarterly GPA and most improved quarterly GPA in fall 2013 from the meaning Order of sisterhood was expressed throughout the various activities throughout the yearOmega.
After last year's construction Upsilon chapter is a caring and involved group of the new trolly system, construction is finally finishedyoung women. It runs around Members are very active on campus and travels downtown, this keeps us informed and active with any recent changes occurring on campus. Members also keep up with changes in Kappa Kappa Gamma and its members as well as to University Boulevard. This system travels along the street located other members in front of the Kappa houseGreek community. As always For example, our chapter ended a traditional philanthropy event called Jail N Bail this year because other members of the University community as well as our own members believed that the event could be perceived negatively by people with sensitive beliefs about the issue of Arizona is incarceration in America. Our women worked hard to come up with other ideas for philanthropy events that would be less controversial or offensive at a beautiful and sunny time when our campus with wonderful scenery. Most days out of the year, the weather is warm becoming more diverse and inviting, encouraging students when people are striving to spend time outsidebe as sensitive as possible towards all cultures. Kappa Kappa Gamma is located directly behind We have embraced this incident as an opportunity to educate ourselves and the Student Union, making it extremely accessible for members. Due to its location larger Northwestern Greek and large size, non-Greek community on the house is easily noticed for all to seedifferent between intent and impact.
Gamma Zeta holds chapter every Monday We hold meetings in our a university owned Kappa house on campus. Our chapter room located has been at NU in the same facility for 122 years. We are incredibly lucky that our houseis large enough to hold an entire sophomore pledge class as well as many juniors each year. With our new 2014 initiated class being 109, it Our house is a tight squeeze, but we make douniversity owned and 60 woman are able to live in the house at once.
Our house, owned by the university, and being one of the largest on campus, houses 84 girls. There are four living styles; the sleeping porch, the doubles, west wing (4 or 6 person room) and the apartments. The sophomres live in the sleeping porch, the doubles and west wing in the house, while the juniors typically live in the apartments in the back. Each and everyone of the girls within our chapter have president wears a historical badge that has been striving for success, both academically and socially. While actively getting to know all of their new sisters, girls were keeping up with their academics. This chapter is composed of classy women that represent the ideal of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Living in the house not only gives you a place to eat and sleep, but also a place handed down to study and receive tutoring help if needed. Our sisters are our best resourceseach Upsilon president.
==Highlights of 2015==
Throughout the year of In 2015, our chapter accomplished a great amount. Our chapter council officers worked hard to continue what we started in 2014 to better organize the Gamma Zeta Chapter entire management of Kappa Kappa Gamma participated in a variety of events, both social the chapter and also philanthropic, representing to redefine the culture within our chapter on campus. Classes resumed on Wednesday, January 14th, but our house re-opened several days before All officers worked with their advisors as well as LCs to brainstorm and devise more successful strategies to allow accomplish the girls time duties of their positions and to unpack encourage involvement and get settled before beginning classes againcooperation in all chapter members. Our We even participated in our first retreat where chapter meeting was held on Monday, January 26thcouncil members met with advisors and members of the Fraternity to re-strategize for the upcoming school year. Members were excited We also worked hard to be back together as a complete chapterbetter our sisterhood. During We started “senior of the first few weeks back, week” presentations at each chapter meeting so that the new members attended many rookie recruitment meetings with underclassmen could really get to know the recruitment chair, Kalyanne Younker, in order to prepare for fall recruitmentsenior pledge class. Ritual Review meetings We also took place implemented coffee dates where underclassmen get coffee with our Marshall, Brianna Marek, to become informed of initiation upperclassmen who share similar interests. This was helpful both socially and academically because underclassmen could seek upperclassmen with the same majors or job interests and chapter ritualsget their advice.
Throughout In 2015, the yearchapter focused a lot of energy on Northwestern’s largest philanthropic event, Dance Marathon (DM). Individuals worked hard to raise enough money to participate (at least $400), and the chapter also worked together to create a successful event, Kappasta. The event was successful, many philanthropy projects were held weeklyfun, such as Adopt and a Street great way to promote new member bonding. The money raised at Kappasta was put towards our general Kappa DM fund and we ended up raising $68,000 and Ronald McDonald House volunteering winning second place for large Greek teams for the fifth year in order a row. Upsilon was also able to give back connect to the Evanston community towards the end of 2015 and give continue our members frequent opportunities relationship with the YMCA. Sisters volunteered by reading to children and donating children’s books to servethe YMCA. On This was a fun and rewarding experience for the 13th chapter. Sisterhood events were another highlight of February, we the year. The chapter held a Valentine’s Day Sisterhood sisterhood event. Later in the every month and we had Dad’s weekendenjoyed various activities such as pumpkin carving with Pi Beta Phi, February 20th-22thtie dying, in which movie night, and KKTea party. The campus at Northwestern University has undergone changes over the ladies were able past year. One history building on campus, called “The Black House,” was established years ago to provide a safe, comfortable space for black students to spend visit during their time at Northwestern. Northwestern administration wanted to bring the Campus Inclusion and Community offices into the Black House. This was met with each other great uproar, as students and their dadsalumni expressed deep concerns about encroaching on the Black House. Most recently, the University announced that they would not make these changes because of the aforementioned issues. There have also been several historic campus protests in relation to the events that occurred at the University of Missouri earlier this year. On February 27thThe nature of our chapter is very much focused on diversity and inclusion, and we attended a presentation have several members who have participated and supported activism on nutritioncampus. On Each member of Upsilon is very different than the 10th other members of Marchour house, and we had our Formal Date Dashgreatly appreciate having friends and sisters of various backgrounds, which was a great success!cultures and personal histories. Chapter Philanthropy:
Our What organization(s) has your chapter, historically/traditionally raised money for our all house GPA average for the spring semester of 2015 was 3.133 and our new members had an average of 3.5. We had several academic workshops including time management, final exam preparationor donated hours to, etc. We had Spring Fling with the men of Delta Tau Delta from April 6th-12th. It was a week filled with festivities, fun, and games. On April 13th-18th we participated in the gentlemen of Sigma Chi’s philanthropy Derby Days. Starting on April 20th we had senior week all while maintaining regular recruitment practices your community? Reading is Fundamental and ritual reviews. Before the Homecoming game, on April 11th Alumni stopped by to tour the house. We also help events with other sororities like yoga with Alpha Epsilon Phi, our sisterhood sorority, in order to spread PanHellenic love.YMCA
Throughout the semester we had a few other date dashes. We held our annual philanthropy event, Hoops for Hope, on May 2nd headed by the philanthropy chair, Jaime Hewitt. Jaime ran a very smooth, successful, and organized event. Approximately $31,000 was raised and the money was donated towards Stand up to Cancer. After Hoops for Hope was complete, girls took their finals and then moved out and back home with their families for a nice summer vacation. The girls returned to the Kappa Kappa Gamma house on August 19th, for Work Week and Formal Recruitment. Bid Day took place on August 23rd, where the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma welcomed 104 new members. The president was Morgan Agster and the recruitment chair was Kalyanne Younker. The new member chair, Emily Sill, Why did a fantastic job informing the new members of the history of the Gamma Zeta your chapter.choose this organization(s) to support?
Key Sis week began near Reading is Fundamental is the beginning of September Fraternity’s official beneficiary, and continued through we all greatly appreciate the middle importance of September. These weeks were when the new girls were paired up with the older active members in order to get to know them literacy and feel more welcome furthering education in the chapter, as well as to potentially find their big/little. On September 4th the new members had a sleepover at Kappa to help them bond as a pledge classour community. The ladies participated in Pi Kappa Alpha's Firefighter Challenge philanthropy on September 21st-25th. This was a great way Evanston “Y” has provided an excellent venue for the new members to get involved, as well as the older members. Big/Little Week occurred September 28th-October 1st. The big sisters left anonymous clues our continued support of literacy and treats for the little sisters each day of the week, leading up to the exciting revealworking with children in our community.
We had our first date dash ==Highlights of the semester at the first weekend of October. This was the first date dash for the new members and ending up being a very successful and safe night. Following this, we had Family weekend, as well as Pledge Presents. The new members were given the opportunity to show their parents the Kappa Kappa Gamma house and to also introduce them to their new sisters of the chapter. The Founder’s Day Tea was hosted on October 18th. The education chair, Paloma Marcotte, ran the event which was a great day involving the participation of many alumni. Homecoming Week began on October 22nd, with the men of Sigma Chi.2016==
We had Inspiration Week later this This past year was a great year, beginning November 2nd, where the new members were introduced to the rituals and values for Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma through a variety of at Northwestern. Our year was filled with scholarship, sisterhood events, charity, and more. To start off the weekWe sent three of our members to Convention in San Diego this summer, the girls were encouraged which was great and allowed them to wear blue on Monday bring their new information to highlight beauty as one of the main aspects of Kappachapter. This week was We also filled started out our year with a variety of sisterhood events that gave newly renovated home, which made living in the girls another opportunity to bond with one anotherhouse even more enjoyable for everyone. The We used the new members were then initiated on November 7th and we displayed a great retention rate. Our philanthropy chair, Hailey Clark, was in charge of our food philanthropy for living room to host movie nights or to bring together the chapter to watch the second time ever, Kappa Kon Queso on November 12th and it was a huge successelection or political debates.
The first part We also had many sisterhood events such as Kappa Thanksgiving or when we went pumpkin picking. These were great opportunities for our chapter to bond and make everlasting memories. This year Upsilon also made a lot of internal changes and made progress in pushing our chapter in the election process for the new Chapter Council began on November 9th, right direction. We updated our risk policies and voting occurred on Monday, November 30th at chaptercreated a Change Management Team . The new members In terms of Chapter Council were installed on December 7thphilanthropy, we hosted many events and began training with the old Chapter Council throughout the month raised a lot of Decembermoney through events such as our Spelling Bee and reading events. To celebrate Not many noticable changes have occurred on the holidaysNorthwestern campus, Kappa hosted the Kappa Kozy event on December 6thhowever, in which terms of the girls participated nature of our chapter, Upsilon has made a lot of internal changes and has made a lot of progess in order to make our chapter a gingerbread house decorating competitionbetter, more sustainable, was well as other holiday gamesand value-based chapter. As the end of the semester came to We have implemented a closeChange Management Team, updated our risk management policies, the girls really buckled down for their upcoming finals; the last day of finals being December 17thand more. Overall Besides supporting our national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental, we also support Northwestern's Dance Marathon. Each year Dance Marathon chooses a new charity to support and the whole school raises money in individual teams. Kappa Kappa Gamma teams up with a fraternity each year of 2015 to raise money for the Gamma Zeta chapter was an outstanding cause. This year, Dance Marathon will be supporting Gigi's Playhouse, which is a nonprofit that provides support and successful programming to individuals with Down Syndrome. Through multiple fundraising efforts, Upsilon Chapter will raise money to support Gigi's playhouse, as well as dance for 30 hours in Dance Marathon. Each year. The values we support and ideals raise money for Dance Marathon because we believe it is an important part of Kappa Kappa Gamma were upheld and the meaning being an active member of sisterhood was expressed throughout the various activities throughout Northwestern community as well as supporting local causes. As students at Northwestern, we want to give back in any way we can, and supporting Dance Marathon allows us to help charities that are close the yearcampus, whether that be in Evanston or Chicago.
The construction from the new Environment and Natural Resources 2 building finally finishedWe hold informal chapter meetings in our living room. The Trolley system that was finally completely last year has been running smoothing around campus and travels downtown, as well as We are fortunate enough to University Boulevard. This system travels along have a beautiful home where many of the street located women in front of the Kappa our chapter can live. In this house. As always, the University of Arizona is we have a beautiful and sunny campus with wonderful scenery. Most days out of the yearnewly renovated living room where we can host informal chapter, the weather is warm and inviting, encouraging students to spend time outside. Kappa Kappa Gamma is located directly behind we host formal chapter in the Student Union, making it extremely accessible for members. Due to its location and large size, lower level of the house is easily noticed for all too see and admirehome.
==Highlights of 2020s:==
(Information from chapter history reports, scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature ==Highlights of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)2017==
2017 was a transformative year for Upsilon. From January to today, the chapter held a number of events and achieved many milestones. The winter quarter period, from January to March, began with a succcesful recruitment. Upsilon welcomed a pledge class of 36 new women. In between Big/Little week, Rock 'n Bowl and other activities, the quarter was also dedicated to transitioning the new chapter council. Our Marshal organized a phenomenal Initiation in the presence of alumnae and advisers. One of our favorite events was "Galentine's Tea" to celebrate each other and the annual favorite philanthropy event, Kappasta, was also organized to raise money for Dance Marathon. After a refreshing spring break, the chapter came back in the spring to wrap things up and prepare for summer. A few of our sisters represented Upsilon at the Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. While there, they met with our advisers and We held our spring formal at Zed451 with a fun twist: superlatives. Sisters voted on who best fit categories such as "Kappa Kat Lady," "Kween of the Kitchen,"Kappa Kardashian," "#1 Kappal," "Kappa Kouple," "Kappa Tough Kookie," "Kappa Kackle," "Kappa Kouch Potato," and others. Winners were given sashes during the formal. As the academic year wrapped up, NPC recognized the chapter for excellence in Congruencce and Accountability and Kappa HQ changed our status from Warning of Probation to Focus Letter. We accomplished many things from January to June and we left Evanston happy with the progress and focused on keeping up the work.. When we came back in September, the chapter council decided to focus on wellness. Upsilon organized a body image workshop with author and professor Dr. Renee Engeln about her book, Beauty Sick, that discusses the problematic cultural discussion of women's bodies. Upsilon and NPC partnered for the event and made it a campus-wide event, in which there were copies of the Engeln book raffled to audience members. Upsilon continued to have wellness conversations throughout the quarter. Fall quarter was also dedicated to recruitment preparation, and several workshops were held for the chapter to begin getting ready for recruitment in January. Women also volunteered at the YMCA to read to kids. Lastly, Upsilon held its fall formal at Key Club in downtown Chicago in late November. The theme was "Sapphire Ball" with women wearing blue dresses and the famed campus photographer, Justin Barbin, taking photos of the event. The House Committee also planned a staff appreciation event by making a poster with all chapter members writing their appreciation for Leo, Aida and Ms. Murray. Lastly, the quarter wrapped up with a visit from ABC News' 20/20 show crew to film the house for a special about Upsilon Kappa, Meghan Markle. Meghan will marry Prince Harry of Great Britain in May 2018 and will become a Duchess.
'''Housing:'''==HIghlights of 2018==
2018 was a great year for Kappa Kappa Gamma. We began this school year welcoming new house mom, Lynn. She has been a great addition to our chapter! Our officers continued working hard to facilitate a healthy environment in the sorority and worked to formulate a new chapter council structure. We are excited to see this play out next year. This calendar year the chapter raised money for Northwestern Dance Marathon at our annual Kappasta event. It was a great way for the new pledge class to bond with each other and older members. The chapter is now looking forward to next years Dance Marathon where we will be supporting Chicago Public Schools and the Evanston Community Foundation. Each year we support and raise money for Dance Marathon. Dance marathon is an important part of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Northwestern community because we feel it is important to support local causes and support each other at the same time. As students at Northwestern, we want to give back in any way we can, and supporting Dance Marathon allows us to help charities that are close the campus, whether that be in Evanston or Chicago.In the fall the chapter supported Reading is Fundamental by sponsoring a profit share at Blaze Pizza where part of the profits from each pizza sold were donated to RIF. It was such a fun time and a great way to raise money and awareness for RIF. The chapter also took trips to local elderly homes and read to the residents there to further help the Evanston community. The chapter holds their meetings on campus in the sorority house. Due to an influx of violence on campus, there have been increased secruity measures around the sorority quad and the chapter has responded by walking in groups at night and being aware of our surroundings. All sororities came together to implement group walking and safety measures. The chapter was very happy for our alumnae Meghan Markle on her marriage to Prince Harry. We are very fortunate as the house board has recently provided our kitchen with new appliances for the members to use. We now have access to a toaster oven as well as a panini maker, allowing the members more freedom in the kitchen.
==Highlights of 2019==
2019 was a great year for Upsilon! The winter quarter period, from January to March, began with our formal recruitment. Upsilon was honored to receive a pledge class of 25 new members. From Big/Little week to Rock '''n Bowl, our new members began to feel right at home on 1871 Orrington Avenue. Four of our chapter members additionally visited Dallas, Texas for Kappa Leadership Conference, where they learned the importance of leading by example. Thanks to our VP Member Development, we participated in a fabulous education programming about eating disorders. Our annual philanthropy event, Kappasta, was an extreme success, organized to raise money for Dance Marathon. Upsilon and Pi Kappa Alpha raised over $2500 for Communities in Schools of Chicago! Alongside Kappasta, Upsilon engaged in a Soul Cycle fundraiser for NUDM as well. To end out our winter quarter, the Kappa NUDM team raised $71,000, placing second in the large team category for best performing fundraising teams! After our spring break, the chapter came back in to wrap things up and prepare for summer. During our spring quarter, we engaged in many programmings, on topics such as sexual assault and bystander intervention. We additionally met with our district specialists and advisers to develop an Action Plan in lieu of the probation we were placed on in March. Our Philanthropy:'''chair additionally planned an impressive event at our local philanthropy, Cornerstone Community Outreach Center, reading with underprivileged Evanston youth. To end April, we engaged in a homemade fondue sisterhood event in the Kappa Kitchen! May was filled with Kappa fun - including a great formal at Trophy Room as well as a laser tag sisterhood event! When we returned in September, we picked up right where we left off, progressing through the Action Plan and making strides towards becoming the best possible version of Upsilon. We were lucky enough to be visited by the 150 Year Sisterhood Van, where we learned a bit about the past 150 years of Kappa history as they made their way across the country from Monmouth to Convention! Additionally, our Risk Manager presented an incredible hazing prevention workshop in preparation for new members this winter. In November, we hosted an impressive philanthropy event, our first ever Family Weekend Brunch & Silent Auction to support our local philanthropy, Cornerstone Community Outreach and our national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental in the Kappa house. Finally, we closed off November with a fabulous Sapphire Ball formal at Clutch Bar in Chicago as well as a cookie decorating sisterhood event before reading and finals weeks. We can’t wait to see what is in store for Upsilon near year, and how great of a chapter we can continue to aspire to be! "
Northwestern has become a politically correct and inclusive campus. Northwestern has begun creating gender neutral bathrooms throughout campus buildings as well as engaging in discussions pertaining to how journalists should report on traumatic situations, as per the Daily Northwestern's coverage of the protest surrounding Jeff Sessions' speech on campus. Additionally, Northwestern celebrated its 150th anniversary of admitting women into its student body this past year, which was an incredible feat for the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma to celebrate. Northwestern is also experiencing a decline in terms of Greek life - less women are choosing to undergo recruitment overall, which results in smaller pledge classes for all chapters. This makes ensuring that Kappa's brand is a positive and welcoming one overall all the more important for Upsilon in order to ensure its success for many years to come.
We support Cornerstone Community Outreach. It is a local homeless shelter in Evanston. The women of Upsilon are lucky enough to have a home on 1871 Orrington Avenue and we want to enable other Evanston residents to have somewhere they can call home like we call the Kappa house.
'''Convention Awards:''' We welcomed the Minnie Stewart 150 Year Sisterhood Van as it stopped on our campus! We also bought a banner to hang on the porch of our house to celebrate."
==Highlights of 2020s==
2020 was a difficult year for everyone as we balanced living in a new normal during a global pandemic. Upsilon chapter had a successful winter formal recruitment where we were pleased to welcome and initiate 25 new members. We had a welcoming Big/Little week, followed by Inspiration Week, and a costume-themed formal in March. We had Northwestern Dance Marathon scheduled for the first weekend of March however, Northwestern University cancelled NUDM due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country. As the pandemic worsened, Northwestern University mandated virtual or socially distanced final exams for Winter Quarter. Many students went home before finals week, including several of Upsilon’s members. Spring Quarter at Northwestern was completely virtual, so chapter operations for Upsilon were held virtually. In the spring, we held sisterhood events over Zoom and sent out weekly newsletters, where our members bonded while being all over the world. Our Upsilon members overseas were in different time zones so we structured our virtual meetings at different times. Additionally, we realized the inaccessibility of Zoom meetings for our members who may not have access to internet or Zoom-compatible devices which led us to make all chapter events optional for attendance. We were also saddened by the retirement of our House Director, Lynn, but were happy to welcome our new House Director. In October, we celebrated Kappa’s Founders Day and the 150th year anniversary over Zoom. Additionally, thanks to our VP Membership Education, Lindsay Tanney, we held a weekly speakers series, where we invited speakers from several different social justice organizations to come teach our members ways we can incorporate inclusivity in our daily lives.
Our new virtual world did not stop Upsilon from continuing our philanthropic efforts. Not only were we virtual during a global pandemic, but we witnessed the violent and unjustifiable murder of George Floyd, which forced the media to bring the issues of racial injustices to the forefront. Upsilon chapter held a virtual fundraiser, using Bingo cards, to raise money for the Chicago Community Bail Fund. We chose this organization because it advocates for low-income communities who cannot afford bail. Our members participated in protests for Black Lives Matter all over the world and continued to stand against injustice. The Upsilon chapter released a public statement condemning anti---------------------Blackness and social injustices, as well as signing several petitions urging Northwestern University to prioritize the needs of Black and Indigenous students. Being in quarantine allowed our members to truly reflect ways which they uphold white supremacist structures and think of ways to combat exclusivity. Along with the Black Lives Matter movement, we experienced a rise in the Abolish Greek Life movement, a movement on campuses across the country trying to disband Greek institutions. The Abolish Greek Life movement reached Northwestern’s campus where some Interfraternity and Panhellenic chapters disbanded. Our Upsilon chapter experienced a large wave of resignations from members. The financial burden of membership dues on top of financial insecurity caused by the pandemic and a high volume of unemployment led several members to resign.
'''Note The Abolish Greek Life at NU rose to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer prominence in July and led the Upsilon chapter to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' have several virtual meetings to fill discuss our chapter’s role in any gaps in the above historical highlightsmaintaining exclusive membership. If your chapter archives are not completeWe met with Kappa Headquarters, please research your university librarythe Northwestern Panhellenic community, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your internally with alumnae and current members to discuss and hear the different views represented in our chapter. Please double check your work for accuracyWe found that our chapter perpetuated harm in the past and currently, especially towards marginalized communities on campus. Contact Ultimately, the Upsilon chapter decided to draft a letter to Headquarters requesting the surrender of our charter at Northwestern. This letter was signed by ¾ of active Upsilon members and was sent to the Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistancetheir consideration.
2020 brought along several hardships and catalyzed many necessary changes but through it all, our members were able to find community in the Upsilon chapter.   ---------------'''Note to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance. Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!
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