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At the 1974 Convention in Columbus, Deborah Dukes, Epsilon Nu's second president, enthusiastically told of her Kappa affiliation. Sarah Harris Rowe, Upsilon- Northwestern, Kappa's ranking president, looked on with pride as her granddaughter, (Sarah) Ann Kanaga, an Epsilon Nu pledge, spoke before the convention. Also in the audience was Rheva Shryock, a delighted member, who had had reason to believe 38 years earlier that Vanderbilt would be worth looking into as a site for a Kappa chapter.
==Highlights from the 1980's==
Epsilon Nu in the 80’s worked very hard to be involved in campus and community philanthropic events. In 1985 they were selected as runner up for the Alexander Heard Award for the most Outstanding Sorority on campus. At the Nu Province Convention EN received Most Improved scholarship, Best advisory board relations, Honorable mention for chapter efficiency and the Miriam Locke Standards Award. Throughout the 80’s EN consistently pledged quota with outstanding women and worked to maintain high scholarship. In 1989 the chapter acted as hostess for the Province Meeting held in Nashville. They also received Best Chapter, Most Outstanding Scholarship and runner up for the Pledge Program. They were 3rd of 12 in scholarship from other sororities. The house was completely redecorated by the House Board this year.
==Highlights from the 1990's==
In 1990 a new philanthropy, Kappanello replaced the Balloon Derby. With music on our lawn and Italian food for 800 people we raised $2,700 for Buddies of Nashville-the largest organizational donation ever received by this charity. We received Honorable Mention in Scholarship at the KKG Convention. New Panhellenic Council rush rules were implemented to increase the number of pledges. Kappanello continued to be the chapter philanthropy and each year raised more and more money for Buddies of Nashville. The Buddies for Nashville placed the EN philanthropy chairman on their board. In 1991 the kitchen and chapter room were redecorated. In 1992 the longtime housemother, Dot Reich, passed away. A previous housemother, Peggy Roberts, was able to take her place. EN was very active honor societies, Dean’s List, sports, student government and other campus groups. And in 1994 Kappa Meeghan O’Connor was Homecoming Queen. And EN received Honorable Mention for Outstanding House Board at KKG Convention in Atlanta. EN was involved with other groups on campus in an alcohol awareness group called GAMMA(Greeks advocating mature management of alcohol).
==Highlights from 2000-2011==
The 2000’s found EN with new philanthropies such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee having two events each year to support BBBS. Their Kappa Kappa Gala benefit raised $11,000 funding the Jessica Herron Memorial Scholarship. And EN supported the KKG philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental.
We are a very diverse chapter with women from 35 states plus England, Brazil and Taiwan. We are very active on campus and our scholarship is high among other groups. Our pledge classes are all quota and have high grade points. They integrate well to the chapter and become leaders. We strive for each of our members to complete 15 hours of community service and to attend RIF at least once each semester.
==Highlights of 2012==
Our chapter here at Vanderbilt is named Epsilon Nu. It was founded on October 19, 1973 and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority was founded in 1870 at Monmouth College. Initially, the first Epsilon Nu women were part of a local group, the Phileans Society, on Vanderbilt's campus. In 1972, they voted to affiliate with a national organization. They petitioned Kappa Kappa Gamma on July 9th of 1972, and after inspection the invitation was officially accepted. Fifteen charter members were initiated to Epsilon Nu on October 13, 1973, officially beginning the Kappa Kappa Gamma legacy at Vanderbilt University. Kappa's flower is the Iris and its colors are light blue and dark blue. Our philanthropy is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee and our benefit is Kappa Kappa Gala. Besides being involved in Epsilon Nu's activites and events, our members are also apart of numerous organizations on campus. Some include: Alternative Spring Break, Best Buddies, Club Field Hockey and The Hustler. We also have many varsity athletes from the tennis, lacrosse, and soccer teams! The current number of members in Epsilon Nu is 186, including 137 active members and 49 new members.
==Highlights of 2014==
