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'''University of Kansas British Columbia established in 18641912, LawrenceVancouver, KansasBritish Columbia, Canada'''

'''Founded December 17Gamma Upsilon founded May 11, 18831929 – 15 charter members'''

'''31,521 378 initiates (as of June 20162018)''' 

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'''Charter Members:'''

Mabel Edith GoreDoris Isabel Crompton, Eva HoweIsobel Gertrude Douglass, Laura Bell LeachJean Margaret Dowler, Sallie LovelandHilary Rowena Bainbridge Helliwell, Evelyn SmithElizabeth Deinstadt Killam, Bertha Anna StarrCecilia Millicent Maria Agnes Garesche Lauder, Rose Diana WagnerMary Kathleen Lyle Mathers, Mabel WempleLouise Dorothy McDonald, Dorothy Craig McKay, Katherine Hay Farris Robson, Kathleen Purvis Solloway, Helen Margaret C. Sutherland, Mary Hamilton Watts, Alice Margaret Geddes White.

'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''

Jeannette Greever Rustemeyer (Jameson), Director of Philanthropies 1958-1960, Director of Membership 1960-1962; Vicki Whitaker (Henry), Field Secretary 1966-1968; Juliette Ast (Dols), Traveling Consultant 2001-2002'''Fraternity Council Members:'''

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''Gillian Marshall, Laura Seyler, Mia Flett, Julia Rastad, Trishana Tuyet-Pham, Rachel Beck, Yaz Tremblay, Madelaine Hargrave.  

'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Loyalty Award Recipients:'''

Virgil Crook Barritt, 1964, Senior preceptor at Institute of Logopedics in Wichita, Kan.; speech and hearing expert; educator; Kay Cronkite Waldo, 1982, human relations/training; Kate Brosnahan Spade, 2004, Handbag and fashion designer, philanthropist;

'''Additional Outstanding Omega Fraternity AlumnaeAchievement Award Recipients:''' Dorothy Taylor, 1954, journalist, author; (Katherine ) Avis Pumphrey, 1964, Social Service pioneer

Rebekah Thompson Eldridge, 1969 Chairman of the Foreign Study-Foreign Student Scholarship Committee; Jeannette Greever Rustemeyer (Jameson), 1970-1974 Chairman of the Finance Committee;

Patsy Piller (Shelton), Graduate Counselor 1945-1946, Heritage Museum Board Chairman 1988-1990;

Marjorie Free (Lichty) Graduate Counselor, 1946-1947

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==The Early Years==

The first day of classes “We, at the University of Kansas was September 12, 1866. Pi Beta Phi was on campus in 1973British Columbia, are proud and happy to be part of Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1883Fraternity. We are not so well known as some of the American chapters, and Kappa Alpha Theta in 1888but we have been going strong since 1929. When Omega ” So writes the research historian for Gamma Upsilon Chapter was founded the University had 16 faculty members and almost 500 students, including eight pioneer Kappas.

Chapter installation on December 17The University of British Columbia opened in September, 1915, 1883“cradled in wartime, took place at the home ” with few buildings and very little equipment. The relationship of the future first chapter president faculty and the first University of Kansas woman students contributed in no small measure to graduate in pharmacy. In the yard stood a small group of members development of Beta Theta Pi and Phi Kappa Psi who had helped the girls organize university on the chapter. After edge of the ceremonyEmpire in Vancouver, they were invited in Canada. The faculty helped formulate student policies and bountifully fed. They later escorted the girls homestood loyally by student government through all its vicissitudes.

Meetings were held on Saturday mornings The part which seven women students had in a rented room the evolution of an office building in Lawrence. Members would climb a long flight of stairs student government led, through this by-path, to enter the room which had founding of Delta Phi, a lofty ceiling and longlocal sorority, narrow windows. Before Saturday mornings meetings girls would arrive early to build a fire in the stove when the thermometer stood at zerospring of 1919. Literary programs were given Its purpose was “to bind together in friendship, a group of graduates and professors lectured. In those days, undergraduates of the Chapter pledged girls before they came to university in a closer way than may be accomplished in the university – some as young as 12alumni association.”

As early as 1893The year following the founding of Delta Phi two more sororities appeared on the campus. Two years later, Omega showed its cooperative spirit by setting an early closing hour for parties which at the call of the university rewarded with a letter Delta Phi president, representatives of commendationthe three sororities organized the Inter-Sorority Board. Eight Kappa pledges were introduced in February This step led to official recognition of 1894sororities by Student Council, at and later by the largest social affair ever given at the university at University Senate. From that timeon more groups appeared and became increasingly interested in linking themselves with international fraternities and sororities. A description summary of Delta Phi meetings for a number of years might have been, “To be or not to be, that is the party mentions the “graceful Gay Nineties costumes and “golosh-less maidens in the snowdrifts” afterwardquestion.”

==Highlights The year 1925 was an important one in the history of the 1900s – 20s:==university. It was then that the big switch-over was made to the permanent site at Point Grey.

In 1900 the university reached an enrollment Delta Phi became Gamma Upsilon Chapter of 1Kappa Kappa Gamma May 11,200 and Omega Chapter had 28 members. In 1902 1929, after the long debate over the Kappas moved into a rented housequestion of affiliation ended. The House Association chapter was formed in May 1912installed by Georgia Hayden Lloyd-Jones, Wisconsin, and the Beta Pi Chapter moved into a new red-brick home the following November. The total cost , University of the new home was $1,650. The first party was a banquet after the Kansas–Missouri football game. About 75 Kappas were presentWashington. The Chapter gave dinners Actives and a series of Wednesday “at homes” for fraternity men. The next year, more than 100 Kappas alumnae were entertained initiated together in Topeka by Ora Murray Hodges, Mu, Butler, the wife of the governor of Kansasan impressive ceremony.

During World War I (1914-1918) rush was simplified Gamma Upsilon, following the tradition established by having no refreshments and no invitations to meals. Fifty dollars of the money saved was given local sorority, continued to the Red Cross. The scholastic standard was raised to all A’s and B’s for Initiation. Kappa won the new tournament of intramural basketball three years in take a row. When the University closed for a month due to the 1918 influenza epidemic, many Kappas helped in the hospital. Competing leading role in the 1922 intramural basket ball tournament were Kappa Kappa Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Delta Pi, Acoth, Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Wankanta, Theta Phi Alpha, Chi Omegauniversity life, and Alpha Xi Delta. The Kappa Kappa Gammas were the champions winning the large 15-inch silver loving cup for the second year in a row. The KU men’s basket ball team won as well as carrying on projects away from the national championship that year and again in 1923campus.

In 1924 members sold Fab detergent and donated the proceeds to the Endowment Fund. One of the first Graduate Counselor Scholarships was awarded to an Omega Kappa. In 1927 the chapter of 22 actives and 30 pledges moved into a new home. The site had been purchased from the Bowersock estate and named Gower Place in honor of Mary Gower Bowersock in appreciation of her kindness and help to Omega.

==World War II Years==

==Highlights During World War II, the girls took part in money-raising events for the Canadian Red Cross. Mary Frances Trumbull (Tuck), Panhellenic president, was “convenor” or chairman of the 1945 Red Cross Ball, which netted $4,000. Members of Gamma Upsilon made up 20 percent of the 1930s – 40s:== university’s Red Cross Corps. They also paid regular visits to military hospitals and provided Christmas gifts and music for pensioners in an old people’s home.

Before World War IIOne of these wartime members was Audrey Reifel, there were few cars on campus except a rare family car for a weekendwho demonstrated outstanding leadership and gave unselfishly to Gamma Upsilon until her sudden death. There was a celebration in 1937 when GreekIn 1950, the chapter established the Reifel Award, to be presented to an active making outstanding contributions to the well-letter organizations combined to have being of the path chapter. The Reifel family generously donated to the campus pavedchapter three paintings by two of Canada’s foremost artists, in memory of their daughter.

University enrollment was approximately 4,000 students during The Kappas have always been involved in many activities. Two members were championship tennis players in the Depression (1929 to early 40’s) and World War II (1939-1945)1930s. Omega won Another received one of the intramural cup five most prestigious University of British Columbia athletic awards for two consecutive years. Dress became more informal, study hall rules were relaxed, and personal independence was stressed.In 1939 the University’s first foreign exchange student, from Stockholm, Sweden, joined Omega Chapter.

Although a woman becoming a minister is not unusual today, the chapter is especially proud of a member who was one of the best known ministers in Vancouver. She brought up three children before she entered this profession.

==Highlights of Katherine Avis Pumphrey, a social worker, received the 1940s:==1964 Kappa Alumnae Achievement Award, and a 50-year pin.

Rushing was formal. Rushees wore bright red lipstick, shoulder-length hair, silk dresses, hats, gloves, and high-heeled slippers to the parties. Coeds wore white blouses, sweaters, skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes to classes. The dating game was a ritual, with boys asking in advance for dates that were carefully entered in a book. A “pinning” was announced with a box of candy presented to the House Mother at dinner. She would open the box, read the names of the couple, and sorority sisters would kiss the boy and serenade the pair. Then the girl would be taken to the boy’s fraternity house for her round of kisses. That night, the fraternity would serenade the sorority girls after closing hours.

In one week a Kappa was appointed editor of the Student Directory, chosen Homecoming Queen, and the Chapter won the volleyball championship.'''Housing'''

In 1943 the freshman class started the year with Until 1952, except for a bang. The bang was brief period in the dull thud resounding late 1920s when an unsuccessful attempt was made to maintain a member crashed through house, the basement window and cracked her head Kappas on the floor, climaxing the never-to-be-forgotten walkout with the Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledgesUniversity of British Columbia campus had been meeting in private homes. Then, unfortunatelyIn that year, a short time later all the Phi Gam pledges left for cooperative effort on the Armed Services.Pledge classes in this era numbered less than 20. Approximately 12 seniors graduated. Queen contests were numerous part of nine sororities and Omega usually had six queens their alumnae built a year including fraternity sweethearts. Kappas reigned Panhellenic House which continues today as Homecoming, Jayhawker, and Relays Queens.Omega excelled at intramurals and won the University’s Intramural Championship Trophy 12 years in a row. One Kappa smashed an 11-year-old side-stroke recordcampus center for the women’s fraternities.

After a long absenceAmong the most popular campus activities are Mardi Gras and Songfest. Mardi Gras formerly combined carnival, the chapter won the scholarship cuppep meets and raffle. It generated wide excitement and involvement. A pledge class also Ending three gala days was tops in gradesa costume ball with a floor show. Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar BoardToday Mardi Gras is a campus game night, and almost all honorees had at least one Kappa as proceeds, up to $10,000 a memberyear, are given to charity. Songfest seems to grow every year, with sororities and fraternities competing in song and dance for the prized Songfest Cup. Although Kappas have not been successful in winning this cup, we have great fun presenting our show.

Kappas were on Recruitment was hosted for the first time in the brand new Panhellenic House, a project for Panhellenic and the goVancouver Alumnae Association. Their Homecoming decorations won honorable mentionAlumnae donated both their time and funds towards the construction of the facility. They entered a float Located on campus, Panhellenic House is home to 64 women students in “quads” located on the Kansas Relays’ paradetop three floors. Girls were involved in Rifle ClubGamma Upsilon occupies an entire quad, Quack Club, AWS, WAA, YWCA, International Relations, Forensic League, debate squad, Glee Clubknown as Kappa Quad. The facility is shared with group, including Kappa Alpha Theta and many, many other activitiesGamma Phi Beta. One was president of PanhellenicHouse has eight chapter rooms, and another president Kappa was assigned one of Mortar Board. In the spring it was serenade time. Fraternity serenades were abundant and one night largest ones at the front of the Sigma Chis, Phi Gams, and Betas all came aroundbuilding. In 1948 Loyal alumnae raised funds to provide the Omega girls serenaded 19 fraternities Kappa chapter room with “I’d Gotten More Than My Share,” “Omega Chaptertasteful interior decoration,” “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Kappa Man.” The Kappas and Thetas joined the chapter was pleased to have a pledge class walkout and serenaded both sororities afterwardplace to finally call “home.”

There were many social events--------------------------------The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. Banquets included ChristmasThe information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, Thanksgiving, scholarship, Initiation, Founders Daychapter meeting minutes, pledge letters and senior. There also were blind date weekends, tea dances, comments from chapter members and come-as-you-arealumnae, Halloweenthe Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and Christmas tree decorating partiesThe Key. Informal events included Each chapter picnics - some is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at Lone Star Lakekkghq@kkg. There were also Christmas dinner dances and spring formals held in the chapter houseorg with questions. --------------------------------

One night ==Highlights of the 1980s-1990s== From 1985 to 1995, UBC was ranked as one of the Phi Psis stormed into top 50 universities in the house world. This brought increased enrollment and made off with expansion to the front and back doors and campus. UBC purchased Pacific Spirit Park during the expansion phase as part of the light fusesUBC Endowment Lands. Kappas went Due to bed the increase in the dark barricading university, Gamma Upsilon was also able to expand. The downside to expansion was the house as best they could. A ukulele fad swept crowding of the campusPanhellenic House (built in 1958). With In an effort to find a solution, Kappa’s actively helped in the 1949 initiation planning of 12 pledges the Forever Friends Campaign in the spring1994. This campaign helped to raise more than $4,000, 000 to put towards a new Panhellenic House to help overcome the chapter now totaled 67 membersconstraints of limited space.

In 1985, Dr. David W. Strangway was named University President. Computerized telephone registration was introduced in 1988. This new registration method put an end to students having to physically walk across campus from department to department to register for classes.

'''Housing:'''UBC celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1990 with a series of special events, which included the largest open house in the university’s history. U.S. President, Bill Clinton visited UBC in 1993 which drew publicity to the campus and Professor Michael Smith received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work in the development of “site directed mutagenesis”.

“The chapter house in its second decade is still an imposing structure. Located at the top of Gower Road, it commands one of the Hill’s best views of ‘the golden valley.” From the Omega News, June 1943. The Kansas City Mothers’ Club redecorated the freshmen and president’s rooms. The hallway was redone and a console added.

'''Philanthropy:'''==Highlights of 2000-2010==

Omega held an annual Easter egg hunt for underprivileged childrenOne of the chapter’s greatest challenges was welcoming large classes of new members into the chapter. With so many new members coming, it was necessary to assure that everyone was given the opportunity to get to know each other well. This challenge was met by holding many sisterhood events, such as spa nights and picture frame decorating. This way, new members and active members alike were able to bond and feel comfortable with their new sisters.

Another challenge was getting everyone involved. The way that the chapter overcame this challenge was to introduce “Kappa Kore Groups.” Each member of the chapter was assigned to one of the Kore Groups, and each group was assigned to another fraternity and sorority in the Greek system. Members were expected to attend the events of their respective fraternities and sororities, and were given extra Kore Group points for attending events outside of their assigned group. This was a fun way to get everyone involved, and to stir up a little competition!

'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''Throughout this decade, UBC continued to be an active campus. Focus remained on promoting a sustainable lifestyle on and off campus. Excitement for the Winter Olympic Games in 2010 was apparent on campus. Movies and television shows were filmed around the campus. Throughout the years, the chapter also participated in numerous league sports and other sporting events, including Storm the Wall, winning Water Wars, and coming in third in Day of the Longboat.

1948 The Efficiency Cup Gamma Upsilon also continued its tradition of Reading Buddies with a third grade class at University Hill Elementary school every Friday and won a number of awards from Panhellenic including third place Philanthropy Award, third place Sports Award, and third place Top All Around Sorority. Six members were also recognized for achieving outstanding academic averages and five were recognized for achieving an outstanding number of sports points. Charlotte Paterson was honored with winning the Panhellenic Top Individual Athlete Award and Magee Walker won the Panhellenic All-Around Woman Award.

The members participated in a number of other Greek events during Greek Week and held its annual Sapphire Ball at the Four Seasons Resort and Spa in Whistler, BC. Gamma Upsilon also held an annual Parent/Alumni Tea. During the summer, members stayed in contact with each other and some attended a "Kamp Kappa" camping trip near a lake in B.C. Several members also attended Kappa Convention, where the chapter received recognition with Honorable Mentions in New Member Program, Recruitment, and Chapter Management.

The school year begins annually with a chapter recruitment retreat in August, leading up to successful recruitment result. New members were presented at the Pride of Panhellenic luncheon. Bid Day celebration was themed the "Miss Kappa Pageant" during which each Key Sister was revealed by the "judges". Gamma Upsilon celebrated the founding of Kappa with events featuring many of its own alumnae. The social committee organized a great Date Dash surprise event prior to Inspiration Week and Initiation, at which the Leadership Consultant assisted. The chapter conducted its annual Kappa Book Drive and celebrated the chapter’s 80th birthday with a special event. The chapter also participated in and won Order of Omega's Songfest competition with a selection from Across the Universe and enjoyed an "Ugly Christmas Sweater" themed meeting during the holidays.

Gamma Upsilon held its first Kite and Key semi-formal dance in conjunction with Kappa Alpha Theta at the Vancouver Aquarium, where everyone enjoyed dancing with the belugas and admiring the sea lions. The chapter proved to be outstanding in athletics, finishing off the term in second place in the all-sorority division. Its basketball team came in first in the league. Other highlights included victory in the Great Trek, involvement in a number of UBC Legacy Game events such as broomball, day of the long boat, winter fest, and more. Members also excelled in academics, with many members receiving GPA scores well above the all-sorority averages.

The chapter consistently placed well in the Panhellenic Awards for scholarship, encouraged because of a Kappa Mentor program pairing older girls with newer members in the same field of study and with the Smart Cookie Program and The No-"Skippy" Jar.

==Highlights of 1950s:==

Dancing was a popular pastime in the big-band era (1935 - early ‘50s). Formal parties were given twice a year in the chapter house or Student Union, and varsity dances were held at the Union every weekend. Boys would “cut in,” a fine way to meet new students. '''Philanthropy:'''

Rushing changedGamma Upsilon annually raised more than $2,000 annually during its philanthropy week. Deferred rush was implemented at KU. Freshmen lived in dormitories and only upperclassmen were pledged. All rushees were entertained at the chapter house Proceeds went to the first dayCanadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Preferential bidding was added in the late ‘50s and another day to rush week. The first dayEvents included Gamma Upsilon’s annual Desserts for a Cure, an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet with a Sunday, consisted of 12 parties for transfer students, each lasting 25 minutesminimum $5 donation. The next day there were 12 parties for both transfer students and students who were at KU During the preceding year. Tuesday had eight invitational parties which lasted 35 minutes. Wednesday there were five 45-minute invitational parties. The last dayweek, Thursdaythe chapter sold pink ribbons, there were three parties each lasting one hour. That night rushees turn in preferences at the Dean of Women’s Office. Early Friday morning sororities submitted their preferential list had a pink raffle (with donated prizes from sponsors such as Starbucks) and had a 50/50 raffle during Desserts for a committee met on that day to match the two lists. The last day of rush week, Saturday, formal pledging ceremonies were held at chapter houses. Three courtesy coffee parties held previous years were eliminatedCure.

Another change was that sorority rush booklets were combined into one large brochure representing all 12 organizationsOther chapter philanthropic activities included helping at a soup kitchen downtown weekly and volunteering weekly as reading buddies with children at an elementary school. PreviouslyAt the end of March, each sorority published its ownthe chapter hosted a Greek vs. With Greek event where the demise of individual booklets, Omega started publishing an alumnae newsletter again after chapter pairs up with other sororities and fraternities to play a week-and-a six-yearhalf-lapselong game of tag.

Omega introduced new pledges at an “hour dance” at The philanthropy chairmen did a great job organizing events, and encouraging girls to participate in other philanthropy events throughout the Greek system. Some events that Gamma Upsilon participated in included Run for the chapter house Cure, Halloween for each fraternity. Pledges numbered close Hunger, and weekly visits to 30. There were pledge banquets the Soup Kitchen and sometimes parties afterward Reading Buddies at the DineU-A-Mite Hill Elementary School. Philanthropy week is always a success, with datesmuch money raised through ribbon sales and the renowned Desserts for the Cure. The pledges also had formal dances which enthusiasm for philanthropy was recognized throughout the Greek system, as Kappas were generally held at the Eldridge Hotel winners of fraternity Sigma Chi’s annual “Derby Days” and sorority Alpha Phi’s “Alphatraz” philanthropy events. As a result of their hard work, the members of Gamma Upsilon placed third in Lawrencethe Ann McMutcheon Memorial Philanthropy Cup.

Scholarship was emphasized. In 1955 Omega were thrilled to go from seventh to second place among the sororities in GPA. Kappas were always represented in Mortar Board and Phi Beta Kappa and many other honorees. In 1958 a foreign guest from Berlin enriched the chapter.

Activities during this decade included the Student Union Carnival, post game coffees, Halloween banquets, adviser and faculty teas, Christmas banquets, senior banquets, and spring formals at the Lawrence Country Club. Kappas sang Christmas carols to Greek houses with the ATO’s. There were many queens and some cheerleaders. Fathers were invited for Dads Weekend and the third floor of the chapter house temporarily converted into a men’s dorm. In the spring there were serenades, and picnics by Lone Star Lake. Basketball was still a favorite sport of the coeds. KU won the NCAA Division 1 National Basketball Championship in 1952. The badges of two Omega charter members were donated to the chapter, framed, and hung in the chapter house.  '''HousingChapter Convention Awards:''' Summertime was a busy time at Gower Place when required maintenance was performed. The front steps were fixed, floors downstairs sanded and re-varnished, and flood lights installed on the north side of the house. The Mothers Club “tinted” 17 rooms. A new sink was installed in the butler’s pantry, and a trash can enclosure constructed on the north side of the house.The Mothers Club and House Board provided a new refrigerator, and new beds, mattresses, and chests. Six desks were added along with study lamps. An Early American style desk was purchased for the hall on the second floor. Chairs were recovered. A coffee table plus a new dining room table with eight chairs completed the refurbishment. And, to the Omega girls, a very important appliance was purchased - a new hair dryer.As the chapter increased in number, an addition to the house was needed. Actives were required to live in the house, and all University students were required to live in authorized dwellings. Gower Place could only accommodate 54 girls. So, in the late 50’s, plans were made for an addition to provide adequate facilities for 60. It would extend to the south and west and include 10 bedrooms, two bathrooms, a chapter room, lounge and three powder rooms at a cost of $160,000. Actives, alumnae, business associates, friends and Mothers Clubs contributed funds. The project took four years and was dedicated June 4, 1960.   '''Philanthropy:'''

Community involvement became important and the chapter took part in many service projects. Kappas and the Phi Delta Thetas gave annual parties 2010 Convention, Gamma Upsilon received Honorable Mention Awards for underprivileged children. Omega also sponsored an Easter party for underprivileged children each year with a fraternity. In l957 three scholarships were established by members of a Kappa family. Members contributed $36,000 through the University of Kansas Endowment Association to establish a scholarship fund in nursingits New Member Program, mathematicsRecruitment, and business administration. ----------------Most of 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@kkgManagement.org with questions

==Highlights of the 1960s:==

The 1960s were busy==Highlights of 2011==Gamma Upsilon had a great 2011. Dads came for Dads Weekend, Sisterhood blossomed during Recruitment through the forming and mothers came for Mothers Weekend. The Kappas sang in Greek Week Sings strengthening of new and attended Greek Week banquetsunexpected friendships. There were tree trimming parties and Christmas buffets. Omegas listened to serenades and gave serenades; went Founders Day this year the chapter decided to exchange dinners try something new and had exchange dinners. They held senior banquets and listened to speakers talk about careers for womenhosted a brunch. They partied with their sister sororities – celebrating Monmouth Duo with the Pi Phis, playing softball with the Chi OsIt was a wonderful morning of interaction between alumna members, actives and inviting the Thetas for lunchnew members.

There were many Omega queens – 14 one year. Two appeared on the cover of Life magazine and were flown to Hollywood for screen tests. Kappas represented the university as American Royal Queens The University introduced a new grading system in Kansas City, and as Miss Kansas of 1966. Omega Chapter was kept busy nominating candidates for SUA, Relays, Law Day, International Relations, Military Ball, Engineering, Naval Rodeo, ROTC Color Guard, and Homecoming Queen. A special committee was formed just 2011 which allowed students to nominate girls for the conteststake classes outside their major on a pass/fail format.

Fraternities were not neglected by Omega. Kappas participated The annual philanthropy Desserts for a Cure was a huge success in the Phi Psi 500 and Sigma Chi Derby Days, played kickball 2011 with the ATOs, and volleyball with highest attendance in the Betas. They went to dinner at the Phi Kappa Sigma house and stayed to listen to a brass quartet. And the Phi Gams came to the Kappa House for dessertchapter history.

Rush changed again==Highlights of 2012==The year 2012 has been a successful and memorable year for the Gamma Upsilon chapter at UBC. In the early ‘60s sororities We were able delighted to pledge the number of girls receive multiple awards at Convention, such as runner up for our excellence in Standards; runner up for the spring rush period that were necessary to keep the house filled second semester of the following year. House quotas were 60. Open houses were held in January. Kappa pledged around 30 young women each February. In 1964 Omega participated in fall rush Philanthropy Award, runner up for upperclassmen and transfersReading is Fundamental, and pledged sevenas well as receiving the Legacy Award.

Omega Kappas studied abroad in France, Spain Our Philanthropy Week was a great success thanks to the hard work and England. At home commitment of the women in our chapter . Our annual Desserts-For-A-Cure was enriched by having students from Italyextremely popular, Finland, Brazil and France as guests each featuring all-you-can-eat desserts for a year$5 donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Kappas earned membership In addition, we raised money by selling candy and flower grams which were distributed in Phi Beta Kappatime for Valentine's Day. They were selected It was wonderful to experience such support from fellow Greek members and it allowed to raise around $1,500 for Mortar Board and CWENS and some served as presidentthe Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. A former Omega president was selected as On a “Hilltopperweekly basis Gamma Upsilon members volunteer at First Baptist Church,” one of 16 most outstanding seniorswhere we participate in soup kitchen. A Kappa president majoring in Business Administration was “about In addition, we work with the only girl in local elementary school and have created the schoolreading buddy program, where we assist young children with their literacy development.”

‘Grubby” dinners preceded room Within the chapter, our Standards Committee encourages spirit and roommates changes four times a morale whilst educating the chapter on Kappa values. The committee always maintains high excellence, which was recognized at Convention. We achieved our recruitment goals this year, initiating 29 New Members, many of whom now hold positions on Chapter Council and are showing exceptional involvement in the chapter. There were house clean-up days. No men were allowed This years Founders Day was a fantastic event that displayed Kappa's passion and interest in learning more about our history and maintaining ties with the house 10 minutes before closingVancouver Alumni. And, there were too We experienced great support from many cars in older alumni as they shared their experiences and stories to inspire the parking lot! active members of Kappa.

One challenge that we faced this past year was the vandalism of our Chapter Room. It took tremendous teamwork and cooperation to put the room back together in a timely and cost efficient manner. Alumni and active members were extremely generous in donating time and effort to restore the chapter and create an even more beautiful space. While this was an unfortunate incident, it highlighted the commitment we have to the chapter and each other.

'''Housing:''' One of our main goals has been to increase the use of social media to promote Kappa on campus. Our PR chairman has been actively using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to highlight the involvement of Kappa within the Greek and UBC community. Overall, 2012 was a positive year for Gamma Upsilon as we continued to grow and improve our chapter in all areas.

Maintenance One of the largest changes happening on the UBC campus is the construction of our new Student Union Building, due to be completed in 2014. It is intended to be a 40-year-old house was still gathering place where students can interact in order to expand and strengthen our student community. The project is an on-going projectestimated 103 million dollars and is aiming to receive LEED platinum+, the highest green building rating in North America. Major renovations included installing Not only is UBC inventive in developing new sinks real estate but we are also leading the $11 million construction of Canada’s largest radio telescope – the first research telescope to be built in the country in more than 30 years. One of UBC’s creative students has produced a film titled When I Walk and mirrors it is to be featured in the the old section bathrooms, which were then painted2013 Sundance Film Festival. The plumbing system was renovatedIn this film, the director Jason DaSilva portrays his personal experiences living with Multiple Sclerosis and the ceiling grueling journey this disease took him on. The overall nature of the house mother’s apartmentour chapter is one of true sisterhood, which gave way during summer, was replacedrespect and enthusiasm for Kappa Kappa Gamma. The big drainage problem This year we have seen a visible increase in attendance to meetings and strengthened enthusiasm for philanthropy and sisterhood events. Chapter Council has done an amazing job of coming up with innovative ideas on how to further improve aspects of the backyard was fixedchapter, such as chapter history and our public image.

Redecorating projects included installing new carpeting on ==Highlights of 2013==The year 2013 has been one of the stairs, new phone buttons, most exciting and influential years for the purchase of new waste basketsGamma Upsilon chapter at UBC. Radiators were concealed The year started off with white enameled metal covers. The phone booth room wall paper was updated several times along a bang with furniture. Furniture was recovered, our Philanthropy week and silver replatedKappa Kappa Gamma’s annual Desserts for a Cure. The lounge We were able to create friendly competition at our hot cocoa stand for people to increase their donations by creating Greek and dining room were modernizednon-Greek donation jars, and which proved to be a hutch added to the dining roomgreat success.

In addition to these events, we continue to practice our weekly philanthropies. On Wednesdays we serve food in the soup kitchen at First Baptist Church and on Fridays we work to develop children’s literacy with our reading buddy program at University Hill Elementary School. Our Chapters success continued into March as we made it a priority to participate in other Greek philanthropy events after the victory of our own. We were very proud to win Diamond ball, a baseball tournament put on by Alpha Delta Pi that raises money for the Ronald McDonald House. In addition, we also came in third place with Phi Gamma Delta during Greek week.

'''Philanthropy:'''In September, UBC Sororities completed the largest recruitment in Canada, which was a considerable achievement not only for Panhellenic, but for the Gamma Upsilon chapter as well. We initiated 26 new members in November and they have been enthusiastic about becoming involved. Currently 7 of the newly initiated members hold positions on Chapter Council. We honored the founding of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the our founders day brunch, where one active member, who has now gone on to become our President, and two alumnae spoke about the effect that Kappa Kappa Gamma has had on their lives.

Rock Chalk Revue became coed An important priority for the Gamma Upsilon chapter this fall semester was increasing academic achievement. Although it has always been a major priority for the chapter, we came to the realization that we could be doing more to support and encourage our sisters in 1959achieving academic success. The next year Omega entered Academic Council was formed in order to assist girls who may be struggling. This council has been crucial in the competition after not improvement of academics because it allows for more individual time to be allocated to sisters who need it instead of having participated for 10 yearsjust the Vice President Academic Excellence dealing with issues. The variety showAs incentive to aim high, put cookies are distributed weekly to girls who have achieved 80% or higher on by living groups, benefited local charitiesan exam or an assignment. Kappas also took part in Through the implementation of the SUA Carnival council and decorating for homecoming with academic incentives we saw the overall chapter average rise just over 3% from the Spring 2013 to the Phi KapsFall 2013 semester. They “won” We hope to continue our success in both the academic and philanthropic arena’s as we continue into the blood driveNew Year.

A Kappa who served two terms The University of British Columbia continues to be an innovative campus that is focused equally on the well being of its students as well as Omega President, editor the well being of the Daily Kansan Earth and environment. In the Jayhawker, and elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board married spring of 2013 UBC announced that the chancellor creation of the University a smart-grid energy storage system that integrates one megawatt hour of Pittsburghstored energy enough to power an average home for 1,000 hours into a power grid that supports three major campus facilities. In 1968September, she The Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) and her family were killed UBC was awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest designation in green building performance from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. UBC has also made a plane crashconsiderable effort in bettering the lives of its student as well as the environment. A $150The UBC bookstore reduced the cost of course packs,000 scholarship in public administration was established at the University which allowed students to save a average of Kansas in her memory33% on their course materials.

The fall semester was a stressful and frightening time on the UBC campus. At the end of September and throughout October there was a string of 6 sexual assaults that occurred on the UBC campus. These events were extremely concerning for our Chapter and the UBC population as a whole. However, in this time of fear the Chapter became closer in attempts to protect one another at all costs. Our Risk Management chairman gave multiple presentations on how we can protect ourselves in times where we find ourselves alone in the evening. She also gave out whistles and contact cards with UBC Securities information. Sisters that lived on campus offered to walk girls home should they ever find themselves alone. It was in this time of stress and uncertainty that brought our chapter closer together and gave us a true understanding of sisterhood. The campus has sense returned to the safe learning environment it always has been, but the increased support for one another within the chapter has remained.

'''==Highlights of 2014==The year 2014 has been a very successful and exciting year for the Gamma Upsilon chapter at UBC. The year started off well with philanthropy week in which we raised money and support through our candy grams and hot chocolate booths in the SUB. Again we found success in instilling some friendly competition with the Greek and non-Greek donation jars. In addition to these events, we continue to practice our weekly philanthropies of Tuesday night soup kitchen at First Baptist Church and Friday afternoon reading buddies at University Hill Elementary School. Our Chapters success continued into March where we ended the month off by introducing our new main philanthropy event Kappa Kourtside featuring Kappa Kappa Gamma’s annual Desserts for a Cure, which proved to be a success. Many teams came out to support our philanthropy and we raised $1600. Our chapter also took part in many Greek philanthropy events such as Diamond ball, put on my Alpha Delta Pi raising money for the Ronald McDonald House. In addition our chapter also attended and volunteered for other charities such as F Cancer (started by one of our very own Yael Cohen) and Women for Women in Afghanistan. To continue our philanthropic year we raised $2025 at the CIBC run for a cure this fall and $1300 at our November Desserts for a Cure. In January we also put on a fantastic rendition of the Lion King for Songfest, hosted by Order of Omega, which included almost every member of our chapter. We initiated 34 enthusiastic new members in November, with seven currently holding Chapter Convention Awards:'''Council positions. This years Founder Day was an amazing event, hosted at Dockside Restaurant in Granville Island. Girls had the chance to connect with Vancouver alumni and learn about our history as well as form connections through the dream wall.

1960 Efficiency Cup1960 Newsletter Honorable Mention1962 Standards Award Honorable Mention1962 Chapter Publications second place1964 Fraternity Appreciation Award1966 Standards Award (tied An important priority for the Gamma Upsilon chapter this fall semester was increasing chapter involvement and achievements in the Greek community. This has always been a goal of ours but we wanted to emphasize it this year as many girls graduated resulting in a smaller sorority with Theta Chapter)1968 Gracious Living Award many new members. We were able to do this by encouraging participation in all Greek events. We had girls volunteer to make teams for Housed Chaptersalmost every sorority and fraternities philanthropy event, such as DG’s anchor splash. Our chapter also had many successful rec sports teams throughout the year, including: two volleyball teams, a soccer team and a dodge ball team last term. We also won the UBC rec softball tournament at the beginning of this year. On top of this participation and success in sports, we had three girls take home top Panhellenic awards. Katie Sherlock won Top Panhellenic Athlete, Amanda Woodland won Top Panhellenic Scholar, and Abby Perehudoff won Top Individual Philanthropist. As well, multiple girls also won accreditation certificate awards. The Academic Council has encouraged academic success in the chapter, as well as incentives such as smart cookies, and library raids. Kappa Kash also encourages girls to participate in our many philanthropic opportunities. Overall morale and sisterhood has been increased and that’s what encourages girls to participate more. We truly hope to continue this successful involvement and overall achievements into the New Year.

The University of British Columbia is a large dynamic campus located in the heart of Vancouver’s Pacific Spirit Park; with over 60,000 students the campus is always changing. UBC offers both a diverse academic and athletic program. In the past year the University’s athletic program has come under review. Some of UBC’s athletic programs, like it’s Swimming, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Rowing, and Soccer teams, are held along side some of the best in Canada and North America. Unfortunately programs like its Football, Skiing, and Softball’s continued inability to prove successful has brought attention to the structure of UBC’s athletic program. In 2013 The University announced a review of the athletic program’s structure, promising a more focused and successful program; changing certain team’s privileges from ‘varsity’ to club status, the first steps of which to be put into affect at the beginning of the 2014/2015 academic year. Prior to talks of Athletic reformation the UBC student population has been relatively indifferent with regards to support for it’s varsity programs. The recent attention drawn to the athletic program has caused an influx of school spirit. The Times Higher Education World University Ranking ranked UBC 23rd in the world, and 2nd in Canada. The 2013/2014 average admittance GPA was 89.5%, an increase of .02% from the previous year. The University continues to commit itself to not only educating students to the highest degree, but doing so in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. The University leads the way with sustainable buildings, having built fourteen buildings that adhere to the highest sustainable standards, and is currently in the process of completing five more. The University’s embrace for innovative policies and building begin in what has been publicly recognized by many as "North America's Greenest Building” and one of the greenest buildings in the world.

==Highlights The fall semester at UBC was exciting and ground breaking. Our Chapter saw one of the 1970s:== The Wheelbusiest rush periods ever. Not only is the campus’ Greek life thriving, Joe’s Bakerybut extra curricular involvement at UBC outside of the Greek life is at an all time high. With UBC Sororities at the forefront of involvement of the Alma Mater Society’s 370 recognized clubs, corduroys, wearing it is a wonderful time to be in the Greek system. Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts the most diverse group of members of any Greek organization at UBC. With members from various parts of the world such as the key; disco dancingUS, eatingGreat Britain, monogrammed sweatersand Thailand, hiking boots, KKG sweatshirts, needlepoint, aerobics and just BEING KAPPAS were listed our members are very well rounded. The bonds of sisterhood created prove to be stronger than ever as some of the Omega ladies favorite things in this decadesisters frequently make plans to visit our sisters from abroad.

Pledge classes numbered around 25 and came from some many states. In l971 Omega had the biggest pledge class on campus. Many were able to live Our chapter holds meetings in our Chapter room located in the housePanhellenic House. One morning The Chapter room is rented and has a fire alarm awakened 32 actives announcing the pledge class walk-out to Wichitacomfy classroom setup. Going with We do not have housing at the pledges were all the shower curtains, toilet seats; and buzz sheets Gamma Upsilon Chapter in the houseUBC.

Pledge responsibilities included one hour phone duty once every two weeks, two nights/days living in the house, hostess privilege with the House Mother, and making cookies for actives on Valentine’s Day. Pledges went roller skating, had slumber parties in the lounge, and cozies with the rest of the chapter. They also collected money from grocery store shoppers for a Leukemia Drive, and carved pumpkins for Headstart.

Intramurals were not one ==Highlights of Omega’s strong points but they placed second 2015==2015 has been a very exciting year, very focused on making changes to better our chapter as well as forming stronger bonds within our sisterhood. In March we welcomed six new and amazing girls through our COB recruitment. To start off March we had the annual Parent Tea in swimming the chapter room, which was a great way to meet some parents and second in basketball during this periodturn let them have a glimpse into what Kappa means to each member. The also participated in tennisAt our Panhellenic awards ceremony at the end of March we had five girls receive academic accreditation, our chapter was accredited for sports, philanthropy, kickballand leadership and activities, volleyballour very own Katie Sherlock was accredited for a top athlete, softballtwo of our members were accredited with leadership and top philanthropists, and football intramuralsfinally another two of our members were accredited with the all greek women of the year award.

The Chapter We also had a beautiful formal at the “usual” social events including a Swiss Party held Arbutus Club at Mont Bleu Ski Lodge outside Lawrence, Moms Weekend, Fathers Weekend, the Monmouth Duoend of March, and which was a barn party with band and square dancingfun way to close up the year for our sisterhood. The spring formal was on Kappa Kourtside in the second week of April brought out a “riverboat” in Kansas Cityhuge crowd right before exams. And we were able to raise $4891. At Christmas time they went caroling, had a Christmas cozyWe also were able to raise $1089 through our Kappa Kandy Grams, and $1745 at our annual Desserts for a Christmas formal entitled “Mistletoe MadnessCure. By the end of the term we also had eleven girls with an over 80 average.” A new groupWe are so proud of them and their accomplishments, and hope to inspire the Kappa Pickers, came on rest of the scene. Members depicting homespun musicians playing home-made instruments were in great demand as entertainers. chapter to keep up this push towards academics!

Grades were not forgottenAt the start of September we attended our retreat at our very own Kristin Short’s house in Shuswap Lake, where we had the opportunity to bond with our sisters at a beautiful location for three days. There At retreat we rehearsed all things recruitment, which was Scholarship Awareness Week very helpful for our newest pledge class. As well, we decorated our new floral letters, and had multiple photo shoots to share on social media as well as for our recruitment video. It was the Scholarship Banquet. In March highlight of 1971 Omega hosted Province Meetingthe year, and everyone had so much fun.

Coming into the school year our chapter was extremely busy with planning and preparing for recruitment. We also revamped our website, adding photos from retreat and stepped up our presence and activity on social media. Our house chairman took to decorating our chapter room with some homey pieces, such as polaroid pictures, lights, flowers, pillows and a couple ottomans. Recruitment was a busy time for public relations and our activity on social media. It really paid off however as our new members were able to follow posts during that time and so it was quite effective.

'''Housing:''' Recruitment was the most successful its been in years, we were all so pumped and welcome in 34 new and amazing members. We have carried this excitement throughout the term. We raised $427.70 during our philanthropy weeks cocoa for a cure in the UBC Nest, and $6380 from our participating team in the annual CIBC Run for a Cure. In the first week of November our chapter submitted a video for Gamma Phi Betas philanthropy event, The Gammies. We didn’t win, but our own sister Rebcca Moug took home best actress!

Through I-week and initiation took place in the generosity second week of the House Board, parentsNovember, and alumnae groupsit ran smoothly as well as fun. We even got to have a sisterhood event at Spin Society, many repairs could be made during the summer months when the house was vacantwhere a Kappa alumni generously offered her time to hold. The most significant improvement during this period was At the much needed piping end of November we will be hosting what should be an amazing semi formal at the natural spring underneath the house away from Gower Place. The spring constantly soaked the sidewalk making it “a treacherous ski slope” during the winter months. The driveway and parking lot were resurfaced and two bike racks installedTraditional Chinese Gardens, which our new members are very excited for.

Inside, Following this on November 22nd we are having someone from headquarters hold a little kitchen off ritual workshop for our chapter. Throughout the lounge was installed. A burner stove and small refrigerator plus some small appliances were added. Bathrooms were repaired and shower stalls retiled.Actives painted second and third floor rooms pastel colors. Upstairs halls were painted white. Phone booths were stripped year our chapter has taken part in a number of layers of contact paper, painted white, and green chalkboards installed for doodlersphilanthropy events within the Greek community. The telephone system was repaired. New dressersTo list a few, desks and bunk beds were purchased. The living rooms, front halls, main staircase and second floor hall were re-carpeted. The old downstairs carpet was put on the third floor. Furniture chapter took part in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days in support of the lounge was recovered. A hall rack Shinerama UBC campaign raising money for coats and booksCystic Fibrosis research, and AOPi’s Score Out Arthritis which is a clock indoor soccer tournament. This coming year we are planning on fully using the GIN system for study hall, were purchased. In 1970 white table china a more concise and official way to keep track with events for the crest was purchasedmonth and year.

This fall our campus finally opened its long anticipated new student union building, the Nest. This has been a seven year process, but has been well worth the wait. It is a beautiful LEED platinum certified building (highest green building rating in North America), and has room for the huge growth in students at UBC. It is located right next to the old SUB, and maintains its hub of activity offering a place for students to shop, study, eat and socialize. The building itself is five stories and 250,000 square feet (50% larger than the old SUB), and cost $107 million. The NEST contains eight AMS run food and drink eateries, nine AMS services, as well as a three-storey rock climbing wall. Not only is the building itself sustainable – solar powered cooling, radian hearing/cooling of floors, solar water heaters, cerified wood products, in vessel compositing, storm water management/retention, roof top garden, water efficient landscaping using grey water, but their food is as well – 100% ocean wise certified, local produce, dry food purchased from local companies, and all coffees are certified organic, shade grown, and fair trade.

'''Philanthropy:'''This year our overall chapters nature has been focused on sisterhood. We started out the year as one of the smallest sororities on campus, but through teamwork we have grown to almost the same size as everyone else. This year as been extremely busy, and we have faced times of difficulty, but we have all really stuck together and helped each other. We have held multiple sisterhood events this year, and chapter council members took to using their committees for help a lot more. As well our chapter has shown a lot of initiative to help each other, and spend time with each other. On top of fun sisterhood events we have also had many study nights, with amazing turn outs. Its so special to see our sisters encouraging and helping each other push for better academics, which has been a struggle for us in the past. Within the first two months of school our chapter had hosted three study nights, one was also with Delta Gamma. Not only have our members pushed to attend all of our own meetings and events but our participation within the Greek community has also increased substantially.

One of the more unusual philanthropic events occurred in November 1974. The Kappas and Acacias participated in “Project Santa.” They played spades on the corner of 9th and Massachusetts Streets in downtown Lawrence What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for 120 consecutive , or donated hours and collected $1to,400 for the Christmas Bureauin your community? Reading is fundamental, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Gene and Barbara Burnett Burn Center at the KU Medical Center. First Baptist Church soup kitchen

Kappas gave blood and contributed cans of food Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? Reading is fundamental is the needynational Kappa Kappa Gamma philanthropy. In 1979 thirty-six Kappas swept, picked up trash Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is our local chapter philanthropy which was started due to an alumni. We hold this philanthropy very close to all our hearts, and worked at food stands at Kansas City’s Worlds one of Fun to earn $500 for a Kappa polio artist and Omega mother. They won ticket sales and a sorority lay-up contest in our alumni, Yael Cohen, actually started the Phi Delta Theta’s Easter Seals Contest. Their spring Valentine Cozy raised money for the University’s public radio station, KANUphilanthropy Fuck Cancer.First Baptist Church – weekly volunteering at soup kitchen

In 1972 the Kappas and the Betas presented “The Sweet Smell ==Highlights of Success or How An American Beauty Rose” in Rock Chalk Revue,. Their show received awards for Best Script and the Best Production Number. Later in the decade Kappa and Delta Upsilon joined forces to also win Best Production Number.2016==

As a whole chapter, we were able to accomplish the Anna Kianna Panhellenic Award and Ann McCucheon Philanthropy Award, as well as two individual awards, Top Panhellenic Scholar and Top Individual Philanthropist, at this past Panhellenic Spring Awards. Many have also won individual awards and scholarships such as Just Desserts (recognizes members of UBC community with outstanding contribution), Dean’s Honour List (for those with grades within the top 10%), Major Entrance Scholarship, Chancellor’s Scholar Award, Outstanding International Scholarship and initiation to Gamma Sigma Alpha (for members of the Greek system with +77% average). Our members were able to get involved with other UBC organizations such as the Alma Mater

Society, various faculties and different clubs as executive members or as volunteers; Delegate, Promotional Team, RC and VP Recruitment for Panhellenic, Vice President for POITS, Dean’s Student Advisory Council, House President of Salish House of Totem Park Residence, General Volunteer for UBC Hospital, InterClub Executive at Blood for Life, VP Student Life at Arts Undergraduate Society, VP UBC Thunderbird Dance Team and Volunteer Avenue Coordinator of AMS to name just a few.

'''Chapter Convention AwardsMembers have also volunteered with organizations outside the UBC community:'''BC Women and Children’s Hospital, VGH Renal Dialysis Unit, Strathcona Clinic, Kiwanis Club, Women for Women, Junior Achievement, BC SPCA and Burnaby Hospital of Mental Health. Describe the recent changes on your campus and describe the overall nature of your chapter. On campus, there is a newly open first year residence, Orchard Commons, which has greatly improved housing and expanded capacity for first years to be guaranteed housing. A lot of our new members have the privilege of living in this new building.

1970 – Gracious Living AwardOur chapter's nature in 2016 has once again been one of loyalty, community and sisterhood. We have gained 35 wonderful new members who have each been an extraordinary addition to our chapter. Many of the new members have taken positions on Chapter Council as well as been appointed significant leadership roles assisting some of the Chapter Council Executives. In addition, two of our members have been chosen for executive positions on Panhellenic Council. We are all very proud of these girls and especially excited for our chapter to have great representation on Panhel's board. Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community? -Reading is Fundamental (international) -Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (international) -The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (national) -Soup Kitchen Tuesdays at First Baptist Church, Reading Buddy Fridays at University Hill Elementary (local)

Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?

The members of our chapter hold the causes of both our national and local philanthropies dear to our hearts. Like most people, we have been affected one way or another by breast cancer, which is why we find it important to raise awareness and funds to support the research and survivors of this disease. As for our two local philanthropies, Soup Kitchen Tuesdays and Reading Buddy Fridays, our chapter wanted a way to give back to our community not just through organizing internal events, but also by participating in charitable activities every week. Reading Buddy Fridays is a program that also helps us show our support towards the Reading is Fundamental organization consistently throughout the year.

Chapter Facility:

In what kind of a facility does your chapter meet? Please attach a clear photo of where you typically hold chapter meetings – whether in a classroom, chapter house or elsewhere.

==Highlights With the exception of few formal meetings, most of our chapter meetings were previously held in the 1980s:== Omega continued to be a vital part of chapter room in the growth of The University of Kansas with its 20Panhellenic house. However,000 students and 1starting this October,000 faculty members. Two of we have been meeting in a class room in the biggest celebrations IONA building on the campus happened in this decade. Omega Chapter had its 100 birthday in 1983, and The University as it provides more space for all of Kansas won the NCAA Division 1 National Basketball Championship in 1988members.

Kappa trends included “duck shoes… kit skirts…‘raisin’ (for a senior) . . . Royalmania …calligraphy . . . wearing your sweatshirt inside-out . . . Luke and Laura (General Hospital) . . . French braids and handpainted barrettes.” from keywords from ku, December 1980

During this period Kappas began to spend part ==Highlights of their college years studying overseas in Ireland, England, Spain, France and Italy. More went every year. One year Omega had the second highest grade point among sororities, a 3.08. However, another year it was seventh on the hill. A white sock on a door meant “studying - do not disturb.”2017==

Social activities kept life interesting. There was Dads Weekend in In January, the fall which included rooting for Gamma Upsilon chapter set out to strive towards a year of building a stronger sisterhood through strengthening the Jayhawks at a KU football game with Kappa cheerleadersbond between sisters, and overall solidifying our community involvement and empowerment. Omega won We plan on improving our sisterhood by creating and planning g sisterhood events throughout each month to encourage sister-bonding and active participation within the football league championship titlechapter. In the spring We welcomed 2 new members in our January COB, who became a part of the moms spent the weekend2016 pledge class. The Kappas attended Kansas City Royals’ baseball gamesThroughout January-April, danced at the Cotillion Chapter focused on our sisterhood through attending sisterhood events and ensuring our sisters maintained academic excellence, great presence at the Tee-PeeGreek events and philanthropies, and enjoyed celebrating the Monmouth Duo good relations and communication with each other in the Pi Phis. In the spring, the new pledges were treated to a party and there was a Kruise party after Initiationchapter.

The Kappa’s For the January-April semester, Gamma Upsilon chapter had the highest academic average of any sorority chapter at UBC this past semester with a very special friend74.48%. At the Panhellenic Spring Awards, our chapter received two individual awards for Top Philanthropy, Alviereceived by Farrah Bui-Turcotte, who resided in is extremely involved with philanthropies and volunteering; Along with Top Leadership, received by Elise Mance, who maintained a nursing homedouble presidency being president of Kappa and president of the AUS (Arts Undergraduate Society). He had broken his neck at age five but it wasn’t detected until he was 48Two of our sisters were recently initiated into Gamma Sigma Alpha, which is a Greek organization for Greek members with averages of above 76%. An operation which We have a sister who was meant to correct his problems left him an invalid. A Kappa and granted a UBC Excellence Scholarship for being within the top 10% in her boyfriend began visiting Alvie at a nursing homefaculty, undergraduate year, and soon other Kappas started going to see himprogram. He We have sisters who are on the Deans Honour Roll, and who have been granted BC Achievement Scholarship awards, the Kappas had a decade of friendship. Alvie would introduce District Authority Scholarship award, and the girls as “my Kappa friends.” He attended Christmas Cozies bringing poems he had written Maili Wong Award in Finance, to recite. He would belt out 1940’s songs, substituting Kappa for every name in the songa few.

Five of our Chapter Council officers were able to attend the Kappa Leadership Conference where they learned skills to implement within our chapter and within council so that the officers are able to be greater leaders, and a newest member of PC16 attended the Kappa Leadership Academy. In September, we welcomed 40 new members into our Chapter, 38 of which were part of Formal Recruitment and 2 of which we welcomed through COB. For Formal Recruitment, we received a 97.5% retention rate after tours, and became the top recruiting sorority of 2017. Our President implemented ‘President’s Key’, which is a member spotlight for two girls who have gone above and beyond in the Chapter and who will be presented with this award at Chapter meeting and will be talked about in a little blurb highlighting the things they are doing for the Chapter, in which they will also receive a little care package. She also implemented ‘Accountabili-KEYS’, which is to maintain commitment and presence at other Greek philanthropies, where girls are in groups of 3, and 1/3 girls must attend and participate in each event.

'''Housing:''' Our Registrar implemented ‘Owl Bet’cha Didn’t Know’, which is a monthly newsletter presented at Chapter meeting, where information taken from the Chapter History Nuggets are translated into a cute newsletter format highlighting certain historical or ongoing events, and also includes fun facts, and a sister shout out. The goal of this newsletter is to maintain awareness of Kappa history in a fun format. Furthermore, our sister Kennedy Gagnon, just recently became the president of UBC sororities, and will lead our community for the upcoming year. In the spring, a new aquatic centre opened up for students and faculty members of UBC and the community. There has also been ongoing construction as a new bus-loop is being built alongside another new residence for students.

The 60-year-old plumbing system continued to remind Overall, the Gamma Upsilon chapter has implemented monthly sisterhood events that have increased both active participation in the Kappas chapter, alongside establishing greater closeness among our sisters. We find that recruitment and initiation are always special for members, as these events remind us why we hold Kappa so close to our hearts, and it needed a major overhaul. During shows us the winter of 1981 unification and the 77 support systems amongst members had use of only three of the six showers. The 1982 pledge class awakened to frozenThis past year, flooding water pipes after spending their first night at Gower Place. Many were forced to shower at Allen Field House. The basement hallway flooded when it rained Gamma Upsilon has accomplished our goals and the girls formed bucket brigadeshave done so with great pride, bailing inches of water from and we feel that our Chapter will continue to improve throughout the floor. There were signs of water leakage on the walls and ceilings2017-2018 year.

The next year $100,000 of needed plumbing repairs were started. The bathrooms and showers in the original section of the house were ripped out, replaced, and five additional showers added. '''Chapter Philanthropy''': Repairs were designed to prevent water problems in the house as well as enjoyment. In Soup Kitchen at the back of the house a handsome 12’ retaining wallFirst Baptist Church (Local), topped by an iron fence every Tuesday night with fleur de is finials, was builtPhi Delta Theta. A terrace and new back steps were added along with an outdoor grill for barbecues. The landing at the top of the front steps was enlarged. New landscaping included grass, shrubbery, trees, and 200 tulip bulbs. The outside sprinklers were repaired and planter boxes filled. A newly painted house completed the picture.

InsideReading Buddies at University Hill Elementary (Local), 10 bedrooms were painted and plastered, a falling beam repaired, built-ins installed in the House Director’s quarters, and levolor blinds hung in the bedrooms. The study hall was redecorated and new tables purchased. A new phone system was installed. In addition some furniture was recovered, new carpeting laid, lights repaired, and several kitchen appliances replaced. Plans also called for the addition of a $30,000 safety fire sprinkler system. A professional size popcorn popper was donated to the chapter – much to the members’ delightevery Friday afternoon with Beta Theta Pi.

Reading is Fundamental (International)

'''Philanthropy:''' The Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation (National)

Rock Chalk Revue continued to be one of the most popular events on campus and with the Kappas. Omega competed with different fraternities in the variety show which benefited the United Way. Throughout this decade they won most of the awards more than once. One year the Kappas and the Betas swept the majority of the awards with their skit, “As the Tide Turns.”Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (International)

For five consecutive years Reading is Fundamental is the Kappas won the Phi Delta Theta ticket sales contest for a basketball tourney benefiting Lou Gerhig’s disease (ALS)international organization that all Kappa chapters support, therefore we show support by our weekly local philanthropy at Reading Buddies. They We also participated in choose to support the Phi Psi 500, and Sigma Chi Derby DayFirst Baptist Church weekly because it enables members to get out weekly to give back to our community. A new project was Respite CareOur Chapter supports the Canadian Brest Cancer Foundation (CBBF) because as a large group of women, sponsored we have all been or known somebody who has been affected by Trinity Community Servicesbreast cancer, for the aging and handicappedcancer in general. Omega also assisted We choose to support this organization because the Boys & Girls Clubmoney we raised goes towards finding a cure, and supports and brings awareness to each woman affected by breast cancer in their courageous battles in fighting cancer.One fall Kappa Most of chapter meetings are held within our Chapter room, as it was renovated and Phi Gam pledges sold balloons on football game days for $1painted throughout the summer. Sales averaged 120 balloons per game We find that our Chapter room provides us with enough room and the money was donated enables us to maintain focus throughout our meetings. We also tend to hold sisterhood events immediately after Chapter meetings every couple of weeks, so it is easy for girls to Special Olympicsparticipate and attend these events as they are in our Chapter room.The Kappas were constantly seeking ways There are certain occasions we hold our meetings in classrooms across campus, and this is generally for Formal Meetings as this allows more space to help the underprivilegedperform ritual.

    

'''Chapter Convention Awards==Highlights of 2018s:'''==

1980 – Philanthropy 1988 – Scholarship Improvement Honorable Mention1988 This year the chapter has seen growth in our sisterhood, increased engagement in our philanthropy events, and has initiated an incredible new member class. In January 2018 we successfully transitioned a brand new chapter council. Our VPOrganization arranged our Leadership Consultant visit who was able to further aid in transitions. The 2018 Chapter Council is responsible for implementing the Owl, Keys, and Fleur- Membership Honorable Mentionde-lis groups to increase accountability for internal and external philanthropic events. The Academic Council maintained communication with members to ensure they were meeting their academic goals that our VPAcademic Excellence had encouraged us to set for ourselves. The standards committee worked closely with VPStandards to organize and host a variety of sisterhood events that we put on throughout the year. Some members belong to the Gamma Sigma Alpha fraternity which is a Greek organization that celebrates scholarly achievement by taking members with an academic average above 76%. Many of the women in our chapter hold volunteer positions on campus with organizations like Best Buddies and are also involved with the Alma Mater Society of UBC and other academic pursuits. During our January - April semester we were able to celebrate our senior members with a Panhellenic Senior Send Off and our Sapphire Ball was organized by our Events Chair a beautiful formal event for us. Our PR Chair did an incredible job in highlighting our chapter values on social media by focusing on our sisterhood, self love, and mental health awareness.

During the summer our Recruitment Chair started work on creating a strong recruitment. Due to the hard work she and her committee put in we welcomed 30 beautiful new members in September. Our President attended the Leadership Conference in June where she shared leadership skills, ideas, and stories to strengthen our sisterhood. Our Philanthropy assistant attended the Kappa Leadership Academy.

Our Risk Chairman along with our Education Chairman organized many education meetings for us that pertained to mental and physical health as well as self care. Our Marshal arranged a lovely initiation for everyone in November and saw 30 women initiated into Kappa Kappa Gamma.

==Highlights We have continued the tradition of supporting the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through our bake sale event Desserts for a Cure where the proceeds all go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Our Philanthropy Chair also attended our weekly philanthropic events such as our Tuesday night Soup Kitchen with Phi Delta Theta and Reading Buddies on Friday afternoons with Beta Theta Pi. These volunteer events give our women a chance to give back to the community that fits with their schedules. Our chapter showed support for Reading is Fundamental through a book drive and barbecue called Kappa Kookout and through our continued involvement in Reading Buddies. Our chapter takes great pride in helping the communities of the 1990s:==Vancouver area.

“Centennial + 10 Celebration” Our chapter room is where we host our meetings, along with an occasional meeting in October of 1993 the Woodward Building on campus to hold elections and educational meetings. Our chapter room was renovated in the high spot of this decade. More than 260 alumnae gathered summer to celebrate update the 110th birthday decor. Our chapter room is one of Omega Chapter. Pledge classes from 1938 to 1993 came. There were house tours, a silent auction, lunch at 8 rooms within the Union, and a Saturday night banquet at the Holidome. More than $4,000 was raised for Panhellenic House building that hosts all of the Endowment FundUBC sorority chapters.

Omega was growing. At the beginning of this decade there were 183 Kappas on campus with about 850 young ladies going through recruitment. Kappa new members numbered around 50. Kappa new members enjoyed many fun events. They partied at Potter Lake, Stanford and Son’s Comedy Club in Kansas City, Lone Star Lake, and Worlds of Fun. The had retreats at Tall Oaks. And they enjoyed Initiation formals.

Kappa Delta joined the list of Kansas University sororities.

Omega hosted Zeta Province Meeting and was especially proud to receive an award for the highest new member class grades over the last two years.

On Greek Recognition Night in 1990, Omega won eight awards including Most Improved Scholarship for raising its grades to 3.1 GPA. A Kappa was selected as one of the outstanding new members, and a Kappa was selected as one of five outstanding seniors.

Kappas continued to enjoy Study Abroad programs and went to France, Spain, and Great Britain.

Dads Weekend was always an enjoyable event. Kappas and their dads went two stepping and square dancing at the Shiloh, a country bar in town, and country dancing at Cadillac Ranch. They went to a football game, and sang karaoke. They “finished off” the weekend with a Sunday brunch at the Kappa house.

The annual Kappa Cotillion was always an anticipated event. One year Kappas dressed as if they were going to a 1950’s prom complete with cats’ eye glasses and pink taffeta, and rocked to ‘50’s music.

For Homecoming Omega teamed with the TKEs and won second prize in the moving parts float contest. Another time they worked with the ZBTs. The Homecoming theme was “I’d Sooner Be a Jayhawk.” (I wonder who KU was playing?)

Sororities weren’t left out. There was the annual Kite-n-Key function with the Thetas. Dress as your favorite holiday was one theme. The Kappas and Pi Phis celebrated the Monmouth Duo by going to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. In 1990, one of the mainstays of the Gower Place staff, Alice Frye, retired after 30 years

'''Housing:'''

In the 1990s improvements were continuous at Gower Place. Outside patio furniture was purchased by the Mothers Club for the “Kappa Beach.” Parking lot pot holes were fixed, yellow lines were painted, and the drivers at Gower Place were pleased. The back wall of the house was repaired at a cost of $7,860, and a dumpster shed was miraculously turned into a bike barn. A beautiful new lighted key was installed on the front northeast corner of the house.

To keep the inside of the house beautiful, carpeting was purchased for the upstairs halls, dining room chairs were recovered and a new dining room floor added. New tables and chairs were added to the study. The living room got new curtains and furniture was recovered. Walls were painted, and new window treatments installed. New paintings decorated the walls. The phone room also was updated.

In a more utilitarian vein, the “Mole Hole,” used for personal computers and typewriters, got a new look courtesy of the Dads Club. It also purchased a new computer for the house. New beds and bureaus were purchased, and ceiling fans put in every room on the second and third floors. In the kitchen, new and improved kitchen tops were added, drawers and shelves installed, and a new floor laid. And, two dozen forks were added to the kitchen pantry.

The ladies of Gower Place were most appreciative of the private phone lines installed in every room.

'''Philanthropy:'''

Rock Chalk Revue dominated the philanthropy scene. During this decade Kappas joined with various fraternities singing and dancing to raise money for the United Way. Omega Chapter was recognized for 150 hours of community service performed in the months prior to the show.

Kappas also participated in a Watermelon Festival with the Lambda Chis, helping to raise more than $1,000 for Douglas County Special Olympics.

'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''

1990 – Advisory Board Honorable Mention

1990 – Membership Honorable Mention

1992 – Heritage Award Honorable Mention

==Highlights of 2000-2010== A very special event occurred during this decade. In 2008 Omega celebrated its 125th birthday. The chapter continued to be one of the top houses on campus – highly regarded in all aspects of life at Kansas University and receiving many accolades.  The Kappas of Gower Place numbered close to 200From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, with the entire Greek system encompassing 3group honors/awards,400 students. Close to 1traditions,000 outstanding young women participated in recruitment each year. The Kappa recruitment GPA was raised from 3 point to 3.2. Among the 53 exceptional women initiated by Omega in 2005 was a very special KU alumna. A member of the 1959 pledge class, she had to leave the University before she was initiated. Always feeling as if a piece of her were missing, she was able to get permission to be initiated. So, accompanied by 12 women from her original pledge class, her missing piece was put in place the weekend of the 2005 Initiation.  Academically, Omega ranked above the all sorority average with many of its members earning 4.0 grade points. Awards won at Greek Recognition Nights in this decade were the Highest New Member Grade Point Average, Chapter of Excellence in Scholarship, and Most Improved Chapter GPA. It also was recognized for Excellence in Risk Management, Membership Development, Interfraternal Relations, External Relations, Sisterhood, Chapter Growthevents, and Community Service and Philanthropy. It received a Special Commendation for the Overall Chapter Excellence Award and a member won the Outstanding Senior Woman award.  Kappa GPA hovered around 3 point this decade. One year the Kappas new member class had the highest Greek GPA. Another class placed second changes on the hill with a 3.18 GPA. Girls continued to take advantage of KU’s study abroad programs and went to Italy and Hong Kong. Although the 2007 Province Meeting was cancelled because of a snow storm in Iowacampus or within chapter, Omega Chapter was proud to be the recipient overall nature of three Awards – Standards Honorable Mention, Most Improved Grade Point Honorable Mention, and Most Improved Chapter.  Outstanding Kappas filled the campus positions of Panhellenic Co-Philanthropy Chairchapter, and undergraduate speaker at the December 2008 Business School Graduation. A member was selected for the William R. Nelson PHA Leadership awardchapter goals, challenges and the Chapter Advisor received the Outstanding Alumni and Alumnae Service Award. Two members how they were graduated from the LeaderShape Academy during winter breakovercome, etc. :

'''Housing:'''

Beautiful 80 year-old houses need constant maintenance and upgrading. Gower Place was no exception. The living room was renovated and the small kitchen off the chapter room remodeled. To keep up with technology, wireless Internet was added.

'''Philanthropy:'''

Omega excelled in philanthropy. Among its honors were first and second place among Greek organizations for community service hours. One member was recognized for her completion of the second most individual community service hours.

 

Kappa Kickoff was the chapter’s fall philanthropy. Fraternities competed for points in various events that led to the ultimate goal of winning a flag football game at the end of the week. The event raised between $1,300 and $4,500 for research for Takayasus Arteritis, a disease which afflicted one of Omega’s alumna.

Natural Ties also was a favorite charity of Omega. The Kappa Klassic Golf Tournament, started in 2007, and raised between $3,000 and $6,000 each year to help disabled individuals participate in community life and activities.

 

The Omega Kappas formed teams to participate in “Up ‘til Dawn,” a nation-wide college benefit for St. Jude’s Children Research. Members raised more than $500 for “The House that Greeks Built,” the largest amount raised in the entire Greek community for Habitat for Humanity. The Boys & Girls Club also received Kappa time and money at the “Kaw River Carnival.” The Kappas and Delta Chi’s spent time playing games and doing crafts with the kids.

 

A university-wide philanthropy, Rock Chalk Revue, raised approximately $45,000 each year for the United Way. Living units teamed up to write, produce, and perform short original musicals, complete with costumes and scenery. The five best shows were chosen to be presented. Omega Chapter and its fraternity partners won many Rock Chalk awards including Best Original Song, Best Vocal Performance by a Chorus, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Script, and Best Choreography. Others awards included Best Production Number, Best Costumes, Best Show, Best Pre-Show Video, Audience Choice, and Best Interpretation of the Theme. They also won the Most Community Service Dedicated Organization Runner-Up, and the Community Service Gold Award.

'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''

2006 – Panhellenic Award

==Highlights of 2023s:==

Throughout the year, our chapter has experienced remarkable participation in both sisterhood and greek-life events. Our events chair has devoted significant effort to create exceptional bonding activities, including a memorable chapter-wide Canucks hockey game night. Additionally, our Director of Academic Excellence has been instrumental in fostering support and cohesion among our sisters through bi-weekly study rooms.

==Highlights of 2011In February, our President, Vice-2019==President Membership, and Vice-President External Affairs attended the Kappa Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. During the conference, our members had the opportunity to learn more about Kappa’s history and connect with sisters from all over the world.

From chapter’s History Report: ScholarshipWe are thrilled to have reintroduced Kamp Kappa, group honors/awardsour spring philanthropy event in support of Jack.org (mental health initiatives) and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In November of last year, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within we proudly raised $2913 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through Deserts for a Cure.Our chapterhas recently launched ‘Kappa Talks, overall nature of the chapter’ a program inspired by Ted Talks. This initiative aims to promote diversity, chapter goalsequity, challenges and how inclusion within our sisterhood by encouraging girls to share topics that they were overcome, etcare passionate about.:

==Highlights of 2012==3rd Our members are leaders in various clubs on the hill for academics Spring 2012 semestercampus, including The Women’s Network, Campus Canines, 6th for Fall semester. KU Greek Chapter Awards (for 2011; awarded in 2012): Distinction in Academic PerformanceUBC Pre-Law Association, Distinction in Membership Development and EducationThe Calendar, Merit in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Distinction in Community Awarenessthe AMS, Distinction in Chapter Managementamong others. Many members are in KU honors program and We have introduced Kappa / University scholarships. All Kash, a unique way to recognize and celebrate the involvement of our members are involved in many local philanthropies (Natural Tiesour chapter. We continue to recognize achievement through the Smart Cookies Program, AdoptKKGreat News and the No-A-School). We made it into Rock Chalk Revue with Pi Kappa Phi“Skippy” Jar on a weekly basis.

Campus: Renovations were made to "Wescoe Beach".Nature Our Public Relations Chair has demonstrated an exceptional level of Chapter: Kappa's at KU continue commitment to remain involved on campus as well as in promoting our chapteron social media. We love to serve the Lawrence community and As a result, we strive to be leaders in all aspects as well as reflect Kappa in have amassed a positive light. The sisterhood following of over 3,500 on Instagram and bond of Kappa remains strongreceived over 200,000 views on Tik Tok.

In January, we welcomed eight exceptional new members into our chapter through our Spring COB. Last fall, we welcomed 25 beautiful new members.

We regularly hold meetings at the Woodward Building on campus, with the exception of Formal Meetings and New Member Meetings, which are held in the Chapter Room. Our gorgeous chapter room recently had a kitchen renovation and ceiling reconstruction.

==Highlights of 2013==

'''Involvement:'''9th on the hill for academics Spring 2013 semester, 3rd for Fall 2013. Distinction in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Distinction in Member Development and Education, Distinction in Leadership and Campus Engagement, Distinction in Community Awareness, Distinction in Chapter Management. Successful new Philanthropy event, Chili Cook-off. Many members have scholarship through the University/Kappa. We competed in Rock Chalk Review with Pi Kappa Phi. All members stay involved on campus and through local philanthropies (Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, The Big Event). A fellow sister, Ellie Cizek, suffered a brain injury on the Greek Ski Trip and it has greatly impacted our chapter and made the bond of sisterhood even stronger. '''Campus:''' New Business School broke ground and is being built. Started renovation of Jayhawk Blvd.Nature of Chapter: Renovations/Upgrades of the basement to take place this summer, new multifunctioning room/updates. Kappa’s at KU continue to stay active and involved on campus. The chapter continues to strive to be leaders in all we do, representing Kappa in all we do. The sisterhood and bond continue to stay strong  ==Highlights of 2014== Over the course of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, the Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was progressive, accomplished, and involved. The Standards committee was adaptive by implementing new programs and ideas. They created the "Kappa of the Week" journal that travels from girl to girl each week. They also started office hours directly after chapter and 15 minutes before standards appointments to give the women an opportunity to discuss any concerns or issues they may have. The sisterhood event last spring was a talent show and ice cream bar. The sisterhood event this past fall was a trip to the pumpkin patch. Both were a great success. The event committee planned many successful events including, Kappa Krush, mom's weekend, Kappa Phi Delt Wedding, Monmouth, Prohibition, dad's weekend, and a surprise date dash. The house manager worked hard with our cook, house board, and house mom to add more healthy options to lunches and dinners. From Spring to Fall the Omega chapter had a great academic improvement. In Spring 2013 the chapter got 9th on the hill however in Fall 2014 the chapter got 4th on the hill. The philanthropy committee created a successful new event Jam for Joy. They raised $4,733 in which they donated to a fellow sister's recovery foundation, Ellie Cizek, who suffered a brain injury on the Greek Ski Trip. The members got involved through local philanthropies like Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, and the Big Event. We had two sisters get elected on the Panhellic Executive Board for the position of standards and academic excellence. There were distinctions in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Member Development and Education, Leadership and Campus Engagement, Community Awareness, and Chapter Management.  Campus: There were many renovations started on Jayhawk Boulevard. They are continuing construction on the new Business School, athletic dormitories, and dormitories on Daisy Hill. They just completed a new School of Engineering building. Nature of the Chapter: Completed the basement renovations. The basement now has a multifunctioning room with a sliding sound proof wall. Kappa’s at KU continue to stay active and involved on campus. The chapter continues to strive to be leaders in all we do, representing Kappa in all we do. The sisterhood and bond continue to stay strong.  The Omega chapter holds meetings in the new basement room in the house of Kappa Kappa Gamma because it is large enough to fit our entire chapter. The Omega chapter has had sophomores and juniors live in the Kappa Kappa Gamma house together in the past. However, now, because of our growing chapter, all sophomores and about 20 juniors are able to live in the house together. We have 83 spots available in the Kappa Kappa Gamma house.  ==Highlights of 2015== Over course of January 1, 2015 through December 15, 2015, the Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was progressive, successful, and involved. The Standards committee continued to implement new ideas. They are continuing the “Kappa of the Week” journal that travels from girl to girl each week. They have office hours directly after chapter. The spring sisterhood event was cookie decorating. This past fall the sisterhood event was gingerbread house making. Both were a great success and enjoyed by all. The event committee planned many successful events including, Kappa Krush, Kappa Phi Delt Wedding, mom’s weekend, Monmouth, dad’s weekend, Prohibition, and Tis the Season. The house manager worked hard with our cook, wait staff, house board, and our new house mom to provide more variety and healthier options to lunches and dinners. We have had a great year of academics this past fall and spring. In Spring 2015 we got 5th on the hill. The Academic committee implemented new study hours this fall that provide the women with a quite area to study that is monitored and has study snacks. The philanthropy committee created a very successful new event called, Kappa kick-off for Philanthropy. They raised $5,317.65, which will all go to Girl’s Academy, Leadership Retreat for middle-school girls. Members got involved in community with events like, Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, Festival of Trees, and Jubilee Café. We had one sister elected on the Panhellenic Executive Board for the position of informal recruitment. There were distinctions in Risk Management and Legal Liability, Member Development and Education, Leadership and Campus Engagement, Community Awareness, and Chapter Management. Campus: There were many more renovations on Jayhawk Boulevard. The new Business school will be finished by Spring 2016. There is a new dormitory on Daisy Hill. They also just demolished a dormitory on Daisy Hill, which they will make the location into a surface parking lot. This will provide more parking for KU students.Nature of the Chapter: There were renovations to our first floor restrooms and new hard wood floors were put in on the first floor. Kappa’s at KU continue to stay active and involved on campus. The chapter continues to strive to be leaders in all we do, representing Kappa in all we do. The sisterhood and bond continues to grow and stay strong. Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community?Our Chapter Philanthropy this past fall was “Kappa Kick-off for Philanthropy” on September 23rd. We had a nacho bar sponsored by Burrito King. The philanthropy committee raised $5,317.65, which will all go to Girl’s Academy, Leadership Retreat for middle-school girls. Our chapter Philanthropy this past spring was Reading is Fundamental at Kennedy Elementary School. Our chapter helped the school run a family game night and donated the books we collected at the beginning of the school year. At the beginning of each fall every member of our chapter donates four books that go to local schools for Reading is Fundamental. Members donated hours to community through Natural Ties, Adopt-A-School, Festival of Trees, Jubilee Café, and volunteering at the hospital and on campus.  Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support?Our Chapter chose Girls Academy because it is an awesome retreat for young girls in middles school. Girls, especially teenage girls are prone to low self-esteem. Society puts these ideas into girls’ brains that beauty is the most important thing, making girls feel like they are not good enough. Girls Academy gives young girls the tools they need to have self-confidence and leadership. ==Highlights of 2020s:==

From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation (International)

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (National)

'''Housing:'''Jack.org (National)

 '''Philanthropy:'''   '''Chapter Convention Awards:'''Reading Buddies at University Hill Elementary (Local), every Friday afternoon.

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