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<table><tr><td>'''University of Kentucky established in 1865, Lexington, Kentucky'''
'''Northwestern University established in 1851, Evanston, Illinois'''
'''Founded April 18, 1882 - 5 charter members'''
'''Charter members:'''
Anna M. Boyle, Grace Little, Minnie Louise Scott, Katharine Lucinda Sharp, Lucy Katharine Wood. '''Charter Members:'''
'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
Katherine Lucinda Sharp, Charter member of Upsilon, initiated in 1882; as the first charter member of Upsilon to graduate, Kate received a diamond badge from the chapter. This badge would become the official badge of the President after Kate’s death. It was used until 2000 then retired to Fraternity Headquarters. Elected sixth Grand President 1894 – 1896; the force behind the charter granted in 1899 to Beta Lambda, Illinois. Known as a pioneer in library science; Founded and Directed the Library of the University of Illinois
Carla Sergeant Fisk, Grand Secretary 1896 – 1900, resigned 4/1900; Sought and gained approval for her Sigma-within-the-Delta design at the 1894 convention. The design would become the pledge pin, now known as the new member pin.
Sarah Harris Rowe, Grand President 1920 – 1922; Grand Vice President 1914 – 1920; Province President 1924 – 1925; Registrar and Dean of Women at the School of Speech Communication at Northwestern'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
Mary Agnes Graham Roberts (Gray), 1976, Convention Chairman 1972 – 1982, Field Secretary 1945-1947
'''Alumnae Achievement Award recipients:'''
Margaret Dickson Falley, 1970, American genealogist expert and author of Irish and Scotch-Irish Ancestral Research: A Guide to the Genealogical Records, Methods and Sources in Ireland; Elizabeth Baumann Cook, 1984, Expert in building hospital volunteer programs; Julia “Judy” Ade Levering, 2002, First female president of the U.S. Tennis Association; seniors’ tennis championship finalist, Virginia "Ginni" Nicosia Rometty, 2016, business; Punch Hutton, 2016, Deputy Editor of Vanity Fair
'''Additional Outstanding Upsilon Alumnae'''
Betty Robinson Schwartz, Olympic gold & silver medalist; Betty Robinson was the first woman to win a track event in an Olympic Games capturing the 100 meters at the 1928 Olympics; silver medalist as a member of the 4x100m relay in 1928 Olympics; gold medalist on the 4x100m relay at the 1936 Olympics; member of the Track & Field Hall of Fame; the first woman to receive a varsity "N" from Northwestern.'''Additional Outstanding Beta Chi Alumnae:'''
Candy KubiakMary E. Sweeny, Epsilon Province Representative to Dean of the University of Kentucky's Department of Home Economics, former President of the Fraternity’s Undergraduate National Home Economics Association, teaching nutrition and doing research work in Merrill Palmer School, Detroit, Michigan; Aubyn Chinn (Watson), Educational Director, National Dairy Council, Head of the Department of Domestic Science at the University of Kentucky; Helen Bullitt Lowry (Allison), writer of newspaper and magazine articles and of short stories; Nancy Duke Lewis, Dean of Pembroke College and Director of the National Merit Scholarship Program; Fan Ratliff, Gamma Province Vice-President 1925-1927, Gamma Province President 1927-1929; Betty Scrivner (Campbell), Graduate Counselor 1948-1949; Curtis Buehler, Mu Province President 1947-1949, General Convention Chairman 1958-1966; Elise Bohannon Maier, Mu Province Director of Chapters 1953-1955; Ridgely Park, chairman undergraduate scholarships 1964-1965; Eleanor Lee Todd Congleton, Centennial Fund State Chairman 1970; Anne Rush, 1978 Women’s State Amateur Golf Champion of Kentucky; Gretchen Nash-Gardner, Graduate Counselor 1976-1977; Cynthia Converse (Gentsch), Graduate Counselor1978-1979; Margaret Frazier (Henderson), Chapter Consultant 1985-1986; Gretchen Nash-Gardner, Graduate Counselor 1976-1977; Cynthia Converse (Gentsch), Graduate Counselor1978-1979; Margaret Frazier (Henderson), Chapter Consultant 1985-1986; Amanda Filak (Pompilio), Catherine Schroeder Graf Heritage Museum Intern 2004; Carly Dannenmueller, Catherine Schroeder Graf Heritage Museum Intern 2013.
Nancy Tyra-Lukens, Mayor of Eden Prairie, Minnesota 2014 – 2002; City Council Member 1994 – 2001; Municipal Legislative Commission Board of Directors; 2010 Hennepin County, Minnesota Capital Budgeting Task Force; the Suburban Transit Association, the Southwest Transit Commission and the Family Housing Fund; and President of the Eden Prairie Foundation.
Mary Lisbeth Bartlett Backes, Acting Coach, Professional Actress on Broadway, film, television and at regional theaters across the USA; Lisbeth has been nominated for and won several film and theater acting awards. She has taught acting and audition workshops at undergraduate theater programs, graduate conservatory acting programs and professional theater schools, including Temple University, Northwestern, Brandeis, University of the Arts, Drexel, the Wilma, and many others. Lisbeth made her professional New York and Broadway debuts simultaneously as Irene in Sir Ronald Harwood’s award-winning backstage drama, The Dresser. Her other Broadway credits include Denise Apcar in Emily Mann’s docudrama, Execution of Justice; and “The Girl” in William Saroyan’s The Cave Dwellers. Her feature films include Rocket Science, Amadeus, Saint Christopher, Suspect and many others. Her television credits include appearances on daytime dramas and a variety of television series.---------------
Judith Coggeshall Toth, elected a Maryland State Representative Sharon Spence Lieb, Television writer, producer and professor of master’s level courses in travel writing. For more than 20 years, Spence Lieb has been a travel writer, mentoring her students and enabling them to become professional journalists and authors. In 2011 Spence Lieb took first-place prize for Best Online Consumer-Oriented Travel Article for her Jetset Extra article “Looking for Captain Cook: Penguins, Icebergs, and a World Famous Explorer.” Awarded by the Atlantic-Caribbean Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). Spence Lieb also won two other first place awards in two categories – Best Newspaper Article Foreign Travel and Best Magazine Article Foreign Travel – for stories which appeared in ==The Moultrie News Newspaper of Mount Pleasant, SC and Journeys West Magazine of Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition, she won a third place award for Best Self-Illustrated article titled “The Pursuit of Happiness in Cancun,” which also appeared in The Moultrie News. Donna Cousins Vos, Novelist and founding editor of Career World Magazine; Cousins’ byline has appeared in the Geneva Courier, The Singapore American newspaper, Orientations, and The Asia Magazine, among others. Her short stories have appeared in the literary journal Peregrine and an anthology, Take Two, They’re Small. Her debut novel, Landscape, won first place in the 2005 Midwest Independent Publishers Association Book Awards, honorable mention in Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards, and honorable mention in ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Awards. Waiting for Bones, her second novel was published in 2011.Virginia Nicosia Rometty, Senior Vice President IBM Global Business Services. Nicosia Rometty was named among Fortune Magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Laura Forbes Carlin, and Alison Forbes, Tulane — Sisters, writers, and co-founders of Inspired Everyday Living. Together they are co-authors of The Peaceful Nursery: Preparing a Home for Your Baby, published in 2006 by Random House, and two eGuides Love at Home: The Single Girl’s Guide to Feng Shui and Life Design and Laura and Alison’s What You Will Need for a Healthy, Green Baby Nursery. The duo has contributed to magazines and websites including Natural Home, YogiTimes, Intent.com, and ClubMom.com and has been featured in publications that include The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Traditional Home, C Magazine, Angeleno, ePregnancy, LA Parent, Daily Candy, and The Hollywood Reporter as well as appeared on radio and television. Over the years, the pair has also consulted with clients from New York to LA. Sarah Partridge, Actress and jazz vocalist; head of Jazz Explorers, a children’s program bringing jazz and improvisation into elementary schools. Partridge appeared in the 1983 American teen comedy-drama film Risky Business. Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, Partridge could be seen guest starring in many TV series, sitcoms and soap operas. Debut CD, I’ll Be Easy To Find, received excellent reviews in Billboard magazine. Her second CD Blame It On My Youth was released in 2004. Dina Roth Port, Award-winning freelance writer, journalist, and author. Her book, Previvors: Facing the Breast Cancer Gene and Making Life-Changing Decisions, was published by Penguin in October 2010. A former health editor at Glamour magazine and editor at Parenting magazine, Roth Port’s writing has appeared in national publications such as Glamour, Self, Parenting, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Natural Health, Fitness, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Prevention.The Barta sisters, Lexi , Romi and Marni all of Upsilon founded their nonprofit organization, Kid Flicks in 2002. The Barta sisters have received numerous awards for their work. In 2011, the sisters received the Harlequin More Than Words Award, honoring ordinary women for their extraordinary commitment to women and the causes dearest to them. -------------------------Early Years==
==Kentucky, renowned in song and story, and immortalized in the pioneer history of America, is the home of Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Right in the heart of the bluegrass country lies the city of Lexington, which houses the University of Kentucky and Beta Chi Chapter. On February 12, 1910, eight members of Chi Epsilon Chi, a local sorority of long and strong standing, became charter members of Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Kappa was the second national women’s fraternity on the Kentucky campus, with Alpha Gamma Delta having preceded it by a few months. The Early Years==installation took place at the Chapter house located on Limestone Street, just opposite Patterson Hall. Edith Stoner, the Grand President, was the installing officer. She was assisted by members of Delta Chapter, Indiana University.
“In 1882 there was at Northwestern only one women’s fraternityIn the May 1913 issue of ''The Key'' Magazine, Carolyn Barker, Alpha Phi. During the wintera Beta Chi member, several freshmen conceived wrote that the idea University of starting Kentucky opened a chapter of a rival fraternitynew department called "Household Arts." She explained in the article that the first year was entirely devoted to sewing, both hand and machine work, and to drafting patterns and fittings. The second and third years broadened out into all the result other household arts. Barker noted that this new department was Upsilon interesting to many women at the university during this time. Also in 1913, a Kappa tea was held at the Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gammahouse as a social event.” So wrote an early Upsilon historianThe invitations were sent to the whole student body. One of those freshmenThe house was decorated with pink tulips, Anna Boyle Brown, learned of fraternities through her brother, a Butler graduateferns, and together they wrote Kappa’s Grand President Tade Hartsuff (Kuhns), M—Butler, a good friend of Clarence Boyle, about forming a chapter at Northwesternwas lighted with pink shaded candles.
The President wrote back: Records show that the Fraternity would be glad to enter Northwestern first few years of Beta Chi’s history were filled with problems such as housing, frequent initiations, and she was satisfied with Anna’s selection of memberscampus activities. The oath question of secrecy whether the Chapter could or could not keep the house was forwarded an ever-present and on its return, the constitution much discussed matter. The rent in 1910 was sent. an extravagant one--$15 a month! On account of the evening financial difficulty, faculty pressure, or possibly a little of April 18both, 1882the house was relinquished the following year, Anna read and the constitution and initiation ceremony Chapter was removed to Patterson Hall to her chosen four and administered hold meetings in a room reserved for that purpose. At this time, the oath Kappas moved almost annually. The trouble was neither bill collectors nor landladies, but a general feeling of secrecydissatisfaction with the surroundings. The bylaws Chapter really preferred Limestone to any other place of Mu Chapter were read and taken as a model for Upsilon. Within a month, four more girls were initiatedresidence.
By the end of the first decade, membership was reported as 11 actives and 11 pledges. Meetings, which first took the form of literary and social gatherings, were held in private home and later on in “Upsilon Hall,” a rented space over a local drugstore. “At homes and receptions were held, there was an annual spring party, and the first alumnae reunion took place during the 13th Biennial Convention in 1896, over which Katharine Sharp, Upsilon charter member, presided as Grand President. Miss Sharp held two doctorates and a law degree.
In 1897, chapter meetings were held weekly in Woman’s Hall on campus. Upsilon member Carla Sargent (Fisk) was Grand Secretary 1896-1900 (she resigned in 4/1900), and during this time she designed ==Highlights of the Sigma in Delta, which later became the pledge pin.1910s:==
==Turn The first five years saw the establishment of many interesting social customs which have become traditional with Beta Chis. The minutes of 1911 record a hearty vote to present the Kappa Alpha Fraternity with a Kappa pennant on two different occasions. It was the custom to exchange pennants and shields as pledges of good fellowship. When the Kappas initiated four girls in 1915, the Kappa Alpha Fraternity sent them a congratulatory bouquet of four dozen roses. The girls responded with an “open house,” honoring the Kappa Alphas, and this event evolved into a monthly tea for all the men’s fraternities. Keys were in vogue as wedding presents. Pie knives for Kappa brides were substituted, and the custom of presenting a spoon with the Kappa coat of arms on it to the Century==first Kappa baby was instituted.
Minutes Life within the Chapter was taken up with rushing, charity work, Kappa work, and financial regulations. The dues were gradually raised from the turn sum of fifty cents a month to a dollar and twenty-five cents a month. In 1912, the actives contributed fifty cents apiece for the century are full Book of participation in campus activitiesRitual. Even before WWI, selection for academic Beta Chi Chapter was doing charity and social honorsrelief work. In 1916, annual dances and partiesit was customary for the girls to do a certain amount of settlement work each week. At Christmas time, and even trips they filled stockings busily to send to Urbanaa mountain school. In early March, Illinoisthe Chapter assumed the obligation of dressing and educating a young Kentucky mountain girl of high school age. When she married, for her place was filled by a French war orphan supported by the Northwestern–Illinois football gameChapter.
In those days of close ties Beta Chi also aided during WWI. The girls knitted the usual socks and sweaters, and short distanceseach member contributed something to the Belgian Relief Fund, alumnae kept the total being given in touchKappa’s name. Time after timeThe girls worked in the Red Cross corps, alumnae took part in Initiation and other chapter functionsbought Liberty Bonds, and by 1904 there is mention sent a money contribution across the seas in the name of affairs planned the Fraternity. To Mary E. Sweeny, leaving for the chapter by war front to do canteen work, the Chapter gave a radium-dial wrist watch as a parting gift. In 1918, instead of hosting a Women's Panhellenic banquet, the alumnae associationgave $100 to the War Fund. Nearby Conventions were enthusiastically attended and in 1906In its place, Upsilon a dance was represented by 19 actives and alumnae given in the new Recreation Hall at Patterson Hall for all Greek women of the Madison, Wisconsin, General Conventionuniversity. Places prominent today in Evanston social life All the girls wore white and the "gentlemen" were mentioned in the early years designated by bands of the 20th century: chapter luncheons at Marshall Fields’red, senior farewells at Raviniawhite, parties at and blue ribbon on the Kenilworth Club, and a house party at Macatawa, Michiganarm. It took Then there came a whole page campaign for the women of the minute’s book university to give $1,000 to record all the honors and chapter activities of 1906Student Friendship War Fund. Beta Chi responded, and each marriage is duly registered along with an occasional athletic scorepledge $150.
There were no sorority houses in 1908. There was just a Kappa room Following closely on the top floor tragedy of the old Willard Hall where actives met every Monday eveningwar was a terrible automobile accident in which four University of Kentucky men lost their lives. Sarah Rowe (Kanaga) and her sisters were The influenza epidemic swept over the school in the Upsilon chapter and lived in Evanstonsame year, causing the university to close until January 6, 1919. Therefore, so their home became all activities were abandoned. During the Kappa annexbreak, with their father however, several girls made hundreds of "flu" masks for an emergency Red Cross call and made surgical dressings. Some helped in the credit manager collecting and sponsor shipping of the chapterdelicacies to sick boys in nearby camps.
In 1912 it was Upsilon’s turn to be hostess chapter. The Estes Park, Colorado convention in 1914 opened wider horizons for Sarah and led to the eight years she would serve as a member of the Grand Council. She became the first Executive Secretary, sans salary, sans central office, with all files and records in her apartment. The central office became a reality during her term as president. (Taken from The Key, Summer 1974, Vol. 91 No.2)
==World War I Years==The next five year period (1920-25) was a time of substantial reorganization of the Chapter in efforts to strengthen it. Systematic financial reconstruction made it possible to acquire a house during this period. Fan Ratliff, as Chapter President, led the Chapter in the work of reconstruction and fulfillment of national Fraternity obligations. The Chapter devised a system of pledge training, which included supervised study hall and Sunday afternoon “open houses” with the pledges acting as hostesses. Wednesday evening was established as the time for weekly meetings. Bible study groups were also formed. A pledge Honor Roll, to be read at every Founders Day banquet, was used for the first time. Establishment of the Senior Council and the Fraternity honor system assisted the pledge training. As a consequence of aid given by Virginia Rodefer-Harris, Grand Vice-President, Beta Chi scholarship standing on the campus increased. Elizabeth Kimbrough (Park), as Chapter President, efficiently accomplished the task of organizing a harmonious and successful Chapter during the first year in the house. A baby grand piano was quite an addition to the furnishings at this time, and the Sophomore class decorated the basement for a chapter room.
During 1914-1918, World War I had an effect on chapter activities. The minutes record: a “clothing Beta Chi Chapter won the Scholarship Cup for Belgian children” drive, a “less expensive party so that money could be donated to worthy causes,” … War Bond drives, the year 1919 and a donation 1920. This cup was awarded to the Prisoners of War Fund … “Nancy Knight (Slight) is head of woman's fraternity receiving the highest average for the Red Cross Chapter of scholastic year at the University. Here many of us spend our leisure hours and find it quite worthwhile.” However, a semi-normal campus life is indicated, with rushing parties, football games and summer house parties. After the Armistice in the fall of 1918, the influenza epidemic ground activities to a standstill. There were severe restrictions on campuses across the country for many weeksKentucky.
Another Upsilon memberThe chief honor of this period came to the Chapter when Sarah Gibson Blanding, Sarah Harris Rowea Beta Chi alumna, began her career with the Fraternity Council when she was elected by the first Grand Vice PresidentBoard of Trustees as Dean of Women. “The Dean is gone, charged with long live the supervision Dean!” was the cry on the lips of alumna interests the Beta Chis. She was only twenty-six years old, and the youngest woman in 1914. Sarah also served as Alumna Editor the United States to have the responsibility of The Keysuch an office. She was directly responsible for the Bas-Meudon post-war Kappa project through a native to Lexington, Ky. After her correspondence with Dorothy Canfield Fisherhigh school graduation, Ohio Stateshe took a two-year course at New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics, who was living which qualified her to become an instructor in France during World War Ithe Department of Physical Education at Kentucky while still a freshman at the university. Sarah In her senior year of college, she was elected Grand President at president of Beta Chi, president of the Administrative Council, captain of the Golden Jubilee Convention serving during 1920varsity basketball team, and national vice-1922president of Mortar Board. She recommended also served as the establishment president of Kappa’s first Central Office with a paid Executive Secretarythe alumnae association at Lexington.
Records In the spring of 1921 say that “future generations living in the house will find it hard to realize the thrill we all had when the battle to be allowed to build houses was at last won1924, and Beta Chi gave a big dance called the enthusiasm with which we undertook money-raising activitiespeacock affair.” The next years were full whole ballroom of this effort, led by Isabel Drew Fowler, and in September 1927, the present chapter house, 1871 Orrington Avenue, Phoenix Hotel was occupied by 27 girls. Mrs. Fowlerdecorated in peacock feathers, lifetime contributor to Northwestern, to Kappastreamers, and to her communitypainted peacocks. The girls' favors were peacock quill pens, died in 1973 at while the age of 100boys were presented with small silver knives.
The 1930s saw much campus participationIn the summers, increasing success in academics and members of Beta Chi often held a Kappa Camp on the beginnings of large chapters with pledge classes of 30Kentucky River. Alpha Chapter at Monmouth was reestablished under During the camp, they spent the direction of Upsilon member Joyce Snider (Heaton) who left Northwestern to head up night, and the colonizationentertainment included fireworks. Barge dances, stunts, swimming, canoeing, and refreshments followed.
==World War II Years==Running down the list of students at the University of Kentucky from 1925 to 1930, there is a long line of Kappa names in every activity. The first fraternity woman to be elected President of W.S.G.A. on Kentucky’s campus was Beta Chi's Eugenia H. Herrington (Green). In 1927, Sarah Lynn Tucker was elected Vice-President of the Sophomore class. Cynthia Hammond Smith won the Chi Omega prize for the best Sophomore record in home economics. Three campus beauties were also chosen from the Kappa Chapter at this time. During the 1927-28 school year, Kappa Kappa Gamma made the highest scholastic record of any social fraternity on campus, and was awarded the scholarship cup. Fraternity honor came to the Chapter when Fan Ratliff was elected President of Gamma Province.
World War II found The most girls enrolled marked progress in chapter life was made in defense coursesthis period when the Kappas moved into the house at 179 East Maxwell Street. Campus events were canceled, nearby military men were entertainedAt last, the Beta Chis had a home of their own. The Lexington girls had passed the previous summer painting and funds were raised for War Bond purchasesdecorating. Shortage of materials wiped out floatsIt has been estimated that in more than sixty-three years since its founding, Beta Chi has owned, decorations and campus theatricals. Nurses’ aid duty was performed at Evanston Hospitaloccupied, USO volunteer staffs were manned and blood banks were suppliedor met in twenty-six different sites in Lexington.After the war, life returned to normalThe fondly remembered “little white house” on Maxwell represented one of its longest tenancies.
Students Frances L. Smith (Dugan) was Chapter President at Northwestern began this time, and under her guidance, the tradition of MayfeteChapter meetings included interesting talks, Bible readings, a time when students would celebrate the "renunciation of the May Queen and individual weekly reports of activities. Members with below C-averages were required to study at the temporal world house for two afternoons a spiritual oneweek. Another visit from Virginia Rodefer-Harris resulted in great enthusiasm over the National Convention to be held in California," according to a 1951 history of the eventat which Beta Chi was represented by Louise Palmer Jefferson. Although little is known about In the early dayspart of 1927, May DayHelen Farst-Wallace, was originally a celebration of the women of Northwestern. The crowning of the May Queen was the central eventProvince President, and visited the pomp included a Maypole dance and cotillionChapter.
The next years were full ==Highlights of success for Upsilon; the chapters on campus grew larger and their activities more diverse. By 1953, chapter elections were held by class caucus. By 1964, with a pledge class of 32 and 78 in the active chapter, a new addition allowed 60 girls to live in the house.1930s:==
==Changing Times==During the 1930s, intramural sports began on the campus to strengthen ties between sororities. A new student union building was also created. Beta Chi Chapter was host to Mu Province convention during cold and wet weather, with a robbery to add to the excitement! During the economic crisis of the 1930s, sorority expansion halted at the University of Kentucky, but Beta Chi weathered the Depression.
The late 1960s and early 1970s were characterized by comparatively abrupt and progressive change. The Greek system at Northwestern In true Kentucky style, it was under great pressurewritten of Kappas in the 1934 yearbook, its the Kentuckian: “Traditionally a very existence in questionhigh class stable, always a goodly number of nifty thoroughbreds. By 1970, only four sororities, ” The next year’s entry read: “The Kappa included, were attaining Gams manage to pledge quota, and four other relinquished their charters. The over two-thirds a beauty queen every so often…they also manage to grab a share of undergraduate women who had been sorority members diminished to less than one-third in the early 1970s. Local autonomy, military sponsors without the self-governing aid of each living unit, became the biggest issue at Northwestern, as the university withdrew all controls in university-owned housingcampus politicians. In addition, the university requested all Greek-letter organizations to become fully self-governingThey suffered very little opposition with their rushees this year, independent of alumnae and/or national control. Furthermore, each organization was asked to state in writing that no discrimination practices concerning race, color or creed were employed in membership selection. With the aid walked off with a number of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Council, Upsilon Chapter was able to satisfy each university requestnifty thoroughbreds.”
Lifestyles within the chapter house were naturally affected by the many changes witnessed throughout the campusIn 1939, Beta Chi had its first College of Law graduate, Bettie Gilbert (Wiglesworth). Complete internal harmony She was not always possible as each active evaluated the relative meaningfulness also a member of her fraternity affiliation. Fortunately, Upsilon remained strongPhi Beta Kappa, emerging with an honorable mention for chapter-Advisory Board relations in 1968, a best all-around chapter award at Province Meeting in 1969Phi Delta Phi, and a scholarship award at editor of the 1970 Centennial ConventionKentucky Law Journal.
Chapter meeting minutes from the 1970s show Upsilon active and popular. One Registrar’s note stated it well: “Upsilon is on the UP this year.” Once again, there was talk of campus participation for the fun of it. However, academic pressures of Northwestern continued to make scholarship a prime concern of the chapter. Upsilon’s chapter GPA was a 3.5 for several years.
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The previous information was excerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, letters and comments from chapter members and alumnae, the Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and The Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. Contact Fraternity Headquarters at kkghq@kkg.org with questions.
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In February 1970 William KunstlerDuring World War II, defense lawyer for the Chicago Seven Beta Chi, eager to serve on trial for disruption during a campus where only ten percent of the 1968 Democratic Conventionstudent body consisted of civilian men, contributed its iron grille fence to the scrap metal drive. The Maxwell house was invited to speak sold and the Delta Tau Delta house on Audubon Park was rented. During the war, men’s fraternities were vacant. Many Kappas, who were victims of gas rationing, thumbed their way in and out from the main campus by the Northwestern Faculty Action Committee. After the lecturewar, a crowd went on a rampage in downtown Evanston, smashing windows the house at 232 East Maxwell Street was bought and causing several thousands of dollars lived in damagefor the next ten years.
Violence broke out April 27The achievements of Beta Chi’s honored member, Sarah Blanding, who was the recipient of the Alumnae Achievement Award in 1947, 1970are nationally known. However, when perhaps only Beta Chis remember that she was honored as an arson fire caused extensive damage undergraduate in 1922 by being unanimously elected to play Santa Claus for the linguistics buildingannual Christmas party. The Traffic Institute building at Hinman Blanding Tower, as well as the low-rise Blanding I, II, III, and Clark was burned down by arsonists. A group IV dormitories on the University of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) protestors tore up the NROTC offices in Lunt HallKentucky’s campus, are named after Sarah Blanding.
Chancellor Miller closed Rebecca Crown Center May 6 as a symbol of Northwestern's participation in the national protest and then ordered all classes cancelled for the rest of the week.
A second rally was held May 8 by students who organized a huge gathering that night at Dyche Stadium. The National Guard was called in as a precaution. A crowd of approximately 7,000 people attended the peaceful rally.
Classes resumed on May 13 and the campus enjoyed two years ==Highlights of relative quiet. The undergraduates at Northwestern have a number of traditions including Painting the Rock (originally a fountain donated by the Class of 1902) as a way to advertise, for example, campus organizations, events in Greek life, student groups, and university-wide events. Upsilon Chapter composite pictures during the 70s were taken outdoors. The individuality of the members of this chapter has deep roots. No two women posed the same way and each member showed her own unique style through her clothing and attitude in the picture. Dillo Day, an annual festival at Northwestern University took place each year on the last Saturday of May. Begun in 1972 when Northwestern students from Texas held a small celebration in honor of the armadillo, and organized by the Mayfest student group, the day was characterized by an all-day music festival and special events on the Northwestern Lakefill, as well as a spirit of celebration. 1950s:==
70% of freshmen at Northwestern participate in Rush Week activities. Over 33% of '''Housing:'''In the class pledges; 1950s, plans were developed for a 7% increase from 1973chapter house, and lots were purchased. Active Anne Brunk was selected Miss Lake Geneva 1974However, complications arose, and another house was a finalist in bought---238 East Maxwell. By the 1974 Miss Wisconsin Pageantfall of 1960, participated in Pom Poms and on the University Gymnastics teamchapter moved into the renovated mansion.
Scholastic Honoraries included: Phi Beta Kappa; campus photographer; Mortar Board (1974-75).
At the 1975 Epsilon Province meeting Upsilon chapter was honored with the Jane Rikkers Award for unity and loyalty. Actives were leaders of the Northwestern Panhellenic Council.
Nine actives performed with the Upsilon Pickers performing at campus activities as well as local clubs and conventions.
Blistered feet became a badge ==Highlights of honor on the Evanston campus since February 1975, the year Dance Marathon, one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the country was launched at Bloomquist Memorial Gymnasium at Northwestern. The first Dance Marathon which lasted a grueling 52 hours, raised $9,105 for the American Epilepsy Foundation and the National Organization for Retarded Citizens. In 1976, the second Dance Marathon was held at Patten Gymnasium and dance time was decreased to 26 hours. The event raised $9,573 that was divided among the same two charities.1960s:==
Northwestern followed the trend in 1975The 1960s was a decade of unrest, filing a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court. It asked the court feeling of frustration, and wanting to determine that the local option law impliedly repealed the charter ban on alcohol sales within four miles of the campusdo one’s own thing. The impetus for the legal action came from students after the State No doubt because of Illinois allowed Kappa’s fine heritage, Beta Chi made it through the sale of beer 1960s and wine into a new decade where the pendulum seemed to persons 19 years old. Students wanted be swinging back to have a "rathskeller" in Norris University Centersanity and peace once more.
The University won its case, applied for a liquor license from Evanston and began serving liquor on campus, ending the ban on alcohol sales that had survived more than 120 years.
In 1976 a member of Upsilon participated in the study aboard program at the University of Barcelona, Spain; an active was chosen Navy Ball Empress Candidate; another was one of 10 finalists for the 1975 College All-Star Queen and served as an intern in Washington DC; two actives were on the Pom Pom Squad; and three led the Northwestern University spirit on the cheerleading squad.
An Upsilon active was selected secretary-treasurer for the Panhellenic Council. Another active was elected to Phi Beta (national professional fraternity for women in music and speech) and then elected vice president based on her scholarship, leadership and character.
Active, Wendy Gajewski ----------------Most of the previous information was a singerexcerpted from The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, actress 1870-1930 and pianist who performed all over the country working with wellThe History of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, 1870-known celebrities Caesar Romero1976. The information that follows has been gleaned from available resources including Chapter History Reports, chapter meeting minutes, John Davidson letters and David Fry. Ms. Gajewski was the principle soloist comments from chapter members and in alumnae, the choral ensemble in the 1975 Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Archives, and 1976 Waa-Mu showsThe Key. Each chapter is expected to update its history record annually. She spent her summer working Contact Fraternity Headquarters at the newly opened Marriot Great America Theme Park in the Great America Stage Show in Illinoiskkghq@kkg.org with questions.
Picture scrapbooking became the trend at the Upsilon chapter in 1984-1984. From 1985 through 1995 scrapbooks of both photographs and impressive artwork, writings and newspaper clippings reflected the individuality of the talented women in the chapter.
Seven Upsilon Kappas headed to Bloomington, Illinois for the 29th Biennial Epsilon Province meeting in April, 1987. The meeting’s theme was “Excellence…The Essence of Kappa.” Members attended workshops on standards, rush, and active-alumni relations. The chapter received the Mabel McCoy Advisory Board Award at the Epsilon Province Biannual Convention for their philanthropic involvement with Evanston’s soup kitchen.'''Philanthropy:'''
The 1987-1988 school year was a great one for the Kappas at Northwestern University. The chapter also won the campus May Sing competition with the help of their Delta Tau Delta partners. The women took first place in the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash and received first place during the Sigma Chi Derby Days for raising the most money for Cystic Fibrosis. During the Greek leadership conference, Upsilon was awarded Distinction for Membership. The chapter had also been nominated for the President’s Award.At this time, Northwestern was composed of nearly 7,000 undergraduates with 13 sororities and 26 fraternities.
On September 29, pledge night festivities began as the Upsilon chapter welcomed 38 new pledges. The class would be initiated on January 26, 1987. The house held room for 58 women and the chapter size grew to 120 members.
The 1987 Homecoming theme was “Play It Again Cats.” The Upsilon Kappas partnered with Sigma Nu to build a Victrola with a spinning record as their float for the October 16 parade day. An active dressed as Willie the Wild Cat danced with a costumed Michigan Spartan on the float flanked by chapter members escorting the float through the parade route.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''Chapter/Advisory Board Relations, 1976
On October 26, the Upsilon actives and pledges joined the North Shore Alumnae for a Founders Day celebration. Alum, Catherine Cutter of Evanston provided her home for the program. The women had the opportunity to mingle, share stories of Kappa days and taste many wonderful treats donated by local alumnae. The program began at 8 p.m. with a dramatic presentation of short skits by an Upsilon alum and her husband as actors. The skits were based upon everyday life situations. The chapter members participated in the evening presentation with performances by “Pickers,” a Kappa rush tradition, and Pledges, who sand “The Pat Song.” After the entertainment, two Fifty-Year pins as well as one Sixty-Year pin were presented to alumnae.
Based on chapter evaluations and officer training, the chapter goal for the year was: We will work to enhance loyalty and caring for Kappa and each other. Six steps were created to help the chapter members achieve their goal: Respect for ritual during chapter and functions; implementing parliamentary procedure during meetings; employ a Kappa-of-the-Week program recognizing individuals within the chapter; emphasize hospitality to all; improve faculty and alumni relations and improved education on Kappa finances.
The chapter members participated in three philanthropies during ==Highlights of the year, the Evanston soup kitchen, a Sigma Chi sponsored Halloween party for the Uhlich Children’s Home in Chicago on October 28, 1987 and the all-campus Dance Marathon raising money to fight AIDS. 1980s:== In May, the chapter held a special ceremony during Senior Week.The house initiated a Wise Owl award given each week to a Kappa who had shown the most dedication to the house.
Historically, June, 1987 was a monumental month for the world as President Ronald Reagan gave the people of West Berlin one of the most memorable lines spoken during his presidency. A twelve-foot concrete Berlin Wall stood as a stark symbol of the cold-war between the United States and Soviet Russia. President Reagan challenged General Secretary Gorbachev to tear down the wall. Two years later the East Germans issued a decree signally for the wall to be opened. November 9th, 1989 is considered the date the Berlin Wall fell, but the Wall in its entirety was not torn down immediately. People came to the wall with sledgehammers, hammers and chisels to chip off souvenirs, demolishing lengthy parts of it in the process. The women ==Highlights of the Upsilon chapter raised awareness and money towards those efforts in Berlin.1990s:==
Upsilon hosted the 30th Province Convention in 1989. Teach For America was founded in 1989 to organize the energy of a generation against educational inequity in the United States. Two members of Upsilon were among its first group of 500 talented young leaders in addressing the problem by committing two years to teach in the United States' highest-need schools. In the coming years, Upsilon would have a steady stream of participants.
In 1990 Beta Chi started the 2000’s more dedicated than ever to participate in all Greek on-1991campus events and be supportive of all philanthropy fundraisers. Many years we faced lack of participation and lack of feelings of sisterhood. With help of LC’s, Upsilon alumnae and strong Chapter Councils, we feel like our monthly sisterhood events and philanthropy events have brought the chapter dealt with women and alcohol abuse which had become a growing concern on college campuses from coastcloser. In 2006 the Chapter Council amended the by-laws requiring each Kappa to-coast. The chapter actively participated in experiments concerning alcohol by teaming up with the Northwestern University Psych Departmentattend on IGPA event each semester.The United States became This helped make Kappa more involved in Desert Storm on January 16, 1991campus. The women This has also helped as we have larger and larger recruitment classes and it takes all of the Upsilon chapter began efforts us to raise money in support of get the Gulf Warbest pledge classes on campus…and we have! Emphasis is always placed on academics. Many members however In 2004 we were opposed to awarded a pizza party for earning the most A’s out of all the war and this sororities on campus. That year we also raised concerns over $7800 at Kappasta for rehabilitation services.A Focus Letter in 2008 was a blessing in disguise as we took everything the amount of involvement LC and Fraternity suggested and improved our attendance and participation by improving the moral of the chapter should provide. By February 27 Our adviser relationships are stronger than ever. The letter was lifted in 2009 due to our hard work to improve.In 2010 our chapter celebrated it’s Centennial with a brunch with all alumni, a ball, President Bush declares suspension lots of offensive combat good food and lays out conditions Kappa memorabilia. In 2011, the campus of UK was designated as a unified Greek system. This new unity has involved having Greeks join together for permanent cease-firedifferent events such as hazing forums and campus security. They also had the first Greek Ball.
IFC and Panhellenic Councils at Northwestern University drafted a joint Risk Management Policy in 1993-1994. Prior to this, each council had their own policy, which were often not compatible with each other.
In January 1994, Upsilon pledged 37 women. Officer training was held during the first week of the spring quarter. The chapter held a Rush workshop during New Student Week and the Rush chairs planned a scavenger hunt around campus. The week ended with a chapter retreat to Indiana. During this year’s pledge period the chapter held a Pledge Mom Hunt, Roast and Toast and other fun activities.
Upsilon established an annual philanthropic event called Colorfest, a flag football tournament to raise money to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Teams paid to participate and local business owners and restaurants sponsored the event. Upsilon women were very involved in sports on the Northwestern campus with one a varsity diver, three women soccer players and two players on the field hockey team. A member was elected chair of the Panhellenic Judiciary Board.During the 80s attendance was a challenge for the chapter with members missing Rush duties and chapter meetings. '''Chapter Council worked with the Standards Committee to institute effective police changes to find solutions to these concerns.Convention Awards:'''
The undergraduate student body at Northwestern University had approximately 8,000 in 1995. The campus was made up of seven separate schools2002: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Speech, the Engineering School, the Music School, Medill School of JournalismHouse Board Honorable Mention, and the School of Education and Social Policy. The Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was part of the Panhellenic system consisting of 12 sororities. There were 21 men’s fraternities. Approximately 45% of the student body was involved in the Greek system.Finance Honorable Mention
1995 was an amazing year for Upsilon. Upsilon chapter had 130 members. The year began with a very successful Rush culminating with the pledging of 36 incredible young women. Members were involved with leadership positions on campus ranging from the Dance Marathon and Special Olympics to Northwestern’s Activities and organizational Board and Theater productions.Three couples were sponsored by the chapter to participate in Northwestern’s Dance Marathon in March helping to contribute more than $3002006: Gracious Living Honorable Mention, Signature Event Honorable Mention, RIF Honorable Mention, Risk Management Honorable Mention,000 to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation. The women organized the annual flag football philanthropy with proceeds going to the Off-The-Street Club Excellence in Chicago, Illinois. Chapter Honorable Mention
In celebration of 125 years of Kappa Kappa Gamma2010: Excellence in Chapter Management Award, the chapter had many special alumnae events. The chapter organized a breakfast at the house for alumnae at Homecoming Honorable Mention in Standards, Risk Management, Signature event, Rose McGill and sponsored a Kappa tailgate at the Northwestern-Wisconsin football game. Chapter/Advisory Board relations
Northwestern football was the feel-good sports story ==Highlights of 1995. The NU Wildcats went to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1949. Coach Gary Barnett, instilled in his team expectations of victory, watched with the whole country as the Wildcats kicked off the season with a 17-15 upset of Notre Dame in South Bend. In fact, the Chicago Sun-Times called it "the upset of the century." An estimated 50,000 Northwestern fans, including many members of the 1949 team, flocked to California for the New Year's Day game.2012==
The women also held Beta Chi had an alumnae-active formal at Galleria Marchetti’s in Chicago, Illinois on November 10extremely successful and fun year during 2012. Paired with Sigma Chi fraternity for HomecomingIn the spring semester, we participated in the team took first place in philanthropic event called Greek Sing with the float building contesttheme of ‘News’. There were many challenges and goals We also competed in 1995 the sorority stomp competition, where we earned 3rd place with our Remember the main goal dealing with Titans themed routine. Kappa Cohesionshowed that we aren’t afraid to get a little dirty when we won a mud-wrestling philanthropy event. The challenges and assets of We also were recognized for having the Upsilon most members revolved its very dynamic and independent individuals, always off and running in different directionsdonate blood at our on-campus blood drive. By sponsoring many Kappa sisterhood events, such as “Friends” parties (inspired by We hosted a 5k with the popular televison sitcom at help of the time) with frozen yogurt on Thursday nightsmen of Delta Sigma Pi, Kappas were given the opportunity and we raised significant funds to donate to relax together and bond without any outside interferenceHolly’s House, our local charity. Movie night for Kappas Beta Chi also hosted all of our mothers at the chapter our house was another convenient way for a very fun tea party. At the end of the women to get together and become more unitedsemester, Kappa had the 2nd highest Greek G.P.A. An annual Holiday Party was held at the house in Decemberon campus.
Upsilon women held a retreat for their pledges Beta Chi was recognized at our national convention, winning the Indiana DunesStandards award, and also winning an honorable mention in Risk Management. At the Panhellenic Banquet, we won an honorable mention in Risk Management and Treasury. They also sponsored special pledge mom dinners at local restaurants We were all very excited to come back from summer break to spend Fleur-de-Lis week and Recruitment Week together. After Initiation Beta Chi put on April 1an amazing recruitment; we gained many impressive new members. During the fall semester, we decided to create a breakfast new philanthropy event. With the help of the brothers of Theta Chi, our first annual Greeks Got Talent event was held for a huge success. Beta Chi hosted the new initiates and their families. Two traditional date parties were held of all the members during Winter quarterour Parent’s weekend trip to Keeneland horse track. Spring quarter had one date party Many girls got involed outside of Kappa by participating in the 2012 election campaigns, playing UK and intramural sports, participating in the chapter FormalHonors program, student government, studying abroad, and joining clubs.
Upsilon took first place One challenge that Beta Chi faced in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days competition in May2012 was managing huge recruitment parties. The annual Kid’s PicnicA record-breaking number of girls decided to go through UK's Fall Recriutment, an afternoon so we had to adapt our rushing processes to fit the large numbers. We were able to handle the large amounts of games PNMs successfully and pizza with children from a local center for underprivileged children took place in May near Lake Michiganhad high return rates throughout the week.
Individual chapter honors included: Rho Lambda (Greek Honor Society); Mayo Clinic Scholarship; four women made In 2012, the Dean’s List; Alpha Lambda Delta; Order University of Omega; Women’s Varsity Soccer team; Field Hockey Kentucky basketball team and alternate won their 8th National Under 21 Team; JrChampionship. As a chapter, we are very dedicated UK sports fans, so this was a thrilling victory. The championship win created a large influx of students to the University of Kentucky. Panhellenic Scholarship; Panhellenic Scholarship Citation; Golden Key Honor Society; Economics Honor Society; National Panhellenic Honor Society; Stinky’s Pub cast member Our campus is expanding before our eyes. Many older buildings are being renovated or completely torn down to make space for expansions. UK will continue to grow quickly, and Greek Life will also experience major growth within the Most Spirited Panhellenic Delegate Awardnext few years.
Northwestern had 8,000 students and 11 sororities and 21 fraternities in 1997. The chapter was full with 60 girls living at the house and a total ==Highlights of 120 members. 2013==
1997 was The Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had a great year for the Upsilon Chapter at Northwestern Universityin 2013. We were involved in many philanthropic events this year. It began with a successful Rush and One of the pledging of 41 unique and amazing womenfirst events was in February called Greek Sing. The Homecoming Our theme for this year event was based on Kappapalooza, where we dressed up as different genres of music that you would hear at the movie, Men music festival Lollapalooza. We also competed in Blacka stomp competition with the theme of "Despicable Me" where our girls dressed up as minions for this routine. Upsilon was paired with Sigma Chi and One of the team took first place in events that anyone at the float competitionUniversity of Kentucky can do is called DanceBlue. The chapter sponsored six couples in Northwestern’s Dance Marathon in March helping This is a 24-hour no sitting dance marathon that donates all of the proceeds raised to contribute money towards pediatric cancer research. Last year they raised over $1,000,000. This is an event that so many Kappas do and stick together throughout the research on entire time, while the prevention rest of brain tumors in childrenus go and cheer them on for this unbelievably great cause.
In May, for the third straight year the chapter won first place in the Sigma Chi Derby Days competition. The chapter received the Most Improved GPA award. In celebration of Our spring philanthropy event that we put on was Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 126th anniversary the chapter held two special alumnae planned events, one in the spring Jamma. This was a concert we had with Brian Davis and David Adam Byrnes and one in the fall. Alums were invited proceeds went to cake and tea at the chapter houseHolly's House. The fall event philanthropy was organized and held at the home of Kentucky's Got Talent in which we were paired with Theta Chi. This is a local alumna. During both events the women realized the strength of Kappa talent show in which so many people and Greek organizations get involved with; the importance of traditionsproceeds raised went to DanceBlue.
The Province was hosted at the Beta Chi chapter focused of two things during the 1997-1998 school this year: officer leadership and a successful Kappa experience. The chapter This was confident such a more organized great experience with chapters from the Nu Province attending and efficient group of officers would lead the other women of sharing Kappa to have a more meaningful experiencelove. It Beta Chi was felt traditions had become too relaxed and not performed as well as they could have been. Steps were taken by the officers so happy to ensure positive change requiring members to attend meetings and learn receive the official and proper ways to perform rituals. Attitudes improved, participation was up and the year ended on a positive turnaroundaward for 2013 Outstanding Chapter for Nu Province.
Greek leaders on the Northwestern campus in 19998August began with Fleur-de-1999 drafted Lis week and approved the "Mission of the Northwestern University Greek Community" during their annual Greek Leadership Retreat at Lake Geneva, WisconsinRecruitment. The mission statement read: We commit to cultivating There was a unified Greek community of diverse individuals that fosters personal excellence, scholastic achievement, social enrichmentrecord broken for how many girls went through formal Recruitment this year, which was extremely exciting and civic responsibilitywe were blessed with a great amount of new girls. We strive to be an exemplar of sisterhood Recruitment was very successful and brotherhood for brought the Northwestern University community and beyondchapter even closer.
An incredibly successful Homecoming Race For The Cure is a 5K that we do every year for breast cancer research. This year the race was during parents' weekend was held October 16 -18, 1998. Upsilon paired with Sigma Chi so everyone's parents were encouraged to take second place for their sock hop-on-wheels float celebrating, These Are join and meet at the Dayshouse before. The float (finished in under This is a week) was an eight-foot towering replica of great time for us to come together and support a Wurlitzer jukebox, equipped with Northwestern’s “Ns” on each side of the panels along with purple pridegreat cause that is often near and dear to our hearts. Active Emily Rebholz created 12 poodle-skirts with “Ns” replacing the poodle We also made blankets for the skirt-clad Kappas Wrap Up America, which go to wear for the choreographed dance on the float homeless and were so much fun to the delight of the hundreds of people lining the mile-long parademake.
A date party was held at The year concluded with us having a Mexican restaurant, El Jardin in Sapphire Ball with the Wrigleyville neighborhood brothers of ChicagoAlpha Tau Omega. The fall Everyone wore formal was held on the Spirit of Chicago, attire and had a chartered yachtgreat time. The previous fall the chapter decided to change its focus on philanthropy by shifting to community serviceOverall, and 2013 was a new philanthropic fever took hold of the chapter as Upsilon actives tutored children, volunteered great year. Many changes are occurring at hospitals UK right now; with building remodeling and served in soup kitchens. This change did not discourage the women from participating in campus held philanthropies Upsilon participated in a new dorms being built all over campus 5K run benefiting the Jane Addams Resource Center, another benefiting the Off-the-Street-Club of Chicago, the women participated in pajama races benefiting Camp Heartland, times are changing and Project Pumpkin, a Halloween extravaganza for Evanston youthimprovements are happening everywhere. The chapter raised $1,000 for the annual all-campus Dance Marathon with the proceeds going also only continues to La Rabida Child’s Advocacy Center improve and the Evanston Community Foundation. The Kappas sponsored three couples who danced for thirty hours. A traveling consultant visited the house in the fall excel and provided useful advice which assisted the women we look forward to watching our chapter continue to grow even more in running the house more smoothlyfuture.
Fraternity Education played a large role during the pledge period – with Monday night meetings, quizzes were given and Kappa history was taught to the new members. During the Winter quarter ==Highlights of 1998, the chapter held, Rock-n-Bowl, a date party which became a tradition. A semi-formal date party was held at the Green Dolphin Street. 2015==
Upsilon members were busy throughout campus This year Beta Chi has completed a lot of amazing things. First in March we competed in the following activities: a Philanthropic Event on campus radio station, dance marathon, Empower Women Group, student theater, varsity field hockey, soccer club, Panhellenic committees, student blood services, suitcase party, Student Athlete Boardcalled Greek Sing. Our theme this year was “TSM”, otherwise known as “Total Sorority Move”. We dressed up as health aidesbasic ideas that many girls in sororities love including: Starbucks, a swimming teacherfrat stars, members of Sheila Center and Le Corde Françoisbid day. We also participated in Stompapalooza, serve as French tutors, sailing, research assistant, baseball, softball, and Greek student delegatea step competition. Our theme was “Jaws” where our team split up into two parts. Spring quarter brought May Sing to campus There were sharks and the Upsilon women were paired with Phi Kappa Sigmalifeguards. A collaboration Another event we participated in was formed to assist with songwritingDance Blue. A majority of This is an event that so many Kappas do and stick together throughout the entire time, while the pledge class attended resulting in a wonderful event everyone was proud rest ofus go and cheer them on for this unbelievably great cause.
The chapter hosted Senior Snacks. Notes were sent out to parents requesting funny anecdotal stories about their daughters which were then read at Our spring chapter meetingsphilanthropy event was Kappa Bowl. The Knickerbocker Hotel on Chicago’s lakefront was We paired with Kappa Alpha, the location of the spring formalFraternity, and had a soccer tournament with a twist. We had giant, blow up balls that made running into one another a little more fun. The women contracted limousines for the drive from Evanston This was a huge tournament not only with Greek chapters but also with other groups on campus that wanted to the hotel. A new tradition began by presenting get a senior slide show during the partyteam together and play.
The 1998 scholarship program expanded to include As fall quickly approached, we were preparing for a 15-hour study week. Traditions were upheld including the scholarship dinners which saw an increased participation by professors. Many women received awards record amount of PNM’s coming in for their academic performancerecruitment. Chapter meetings included “word We had amazing return rates and got 90 amazing new members that we are extremely proud of . Recruitment was fun and exciting, as everyone in the week” and a cultural suggestionchapter got closer.
During Early in the springfall semester, a House Board Appreciation Tea was hosted we paired with Triangle fraternity for alumnae relationsan event called Greek Seize. A new updated Alumnae Directory This event was compiled and distributed. An Active/Alum mentoring Program was implemented. Among the benefits very fun! There were several different activates that each group did to help complete the actives was the opportunity to shadow their alum in their careersevent.
As an added sisterhood event This year the ladies at Beta Chi grew closer to one another but also closer to the University. We joined many more clubs and activities on campus and are very involved outside of the women attended the Jenny Jones Show which was a syndicated daytime tabloid talk Kappa. We had amazing sisterhood events that show that was hosted by comedian/actress/singer Jenny Jones our unbreakable bond and taped at the NBC studios in Chicagofun we are able to share with each other.
During the Spring quarter, a second traveling consultant visited the chapter. Committee nights were held the third week ==Highlights of each month and usual took place during or after chapter. For the spring philanthropy, Upsilon hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament with 200 participants over two days. The chapter raised $4,000 for their efforts for One-Step-at-a-Time, an overnight camp for children with cancer. 2016==
Upsilon was dedicated to improving communications after This year Beta Chi has completed and participated in a lot of amazing events. This February we had 30 girls participated in the University of Kentucky Dance Blue marathon. The marathon raised over 1.6 million dollars for the chapter presidentGolden Matrix Fund, along with two other chapter officers attended which supports the 1998 national convention, Vision 20kids of Dance Blue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology/20 held at Oncology Clinic. During the princess Resort month of February Beta Chi also competed in a Philanthropic Event on campus called Greek Sing. Our theme was “Kappavengers” modeled after the Avenger movies. During this event our team came in 2nd place. Another event Beta Chi participated in Scottsdalethis past spring was Stompapalooza, AZa step competition. Inspired by Our theme for this event was “Ghost Busters”. The girls that participated had a great time learning the magic created by conventiondance, making costumes, and performing for a great cause.In April, we hosted our spring philanthropy event called Kappa Bowl. We paired with Kappa Alpha, the knowledge the girls brought back to their chapter proved invaluableFraternity, and had a soccer tournament with a twist. The leadership techniques would work to make the chapter council more effective Participants dressed up in inflatable balls and played soccer. The chapter This made the decision game very fun to accept the Challenge play and entertaining to Excellence outlining high standards of conduct and maintaining strong Kappa traditions with a commitment watch. Out event was opened to progressnot only the Greek community but also the campus community.
Founders Day During the summer Beta Chi had 4 members attend the Kappa Convention. At the Convention Beta Chi was held on October 11, 1999 with a bang. The actives were refreshed with their knowledge of Kappa’s founding and learned fun Kappa trivia inducted in preparation for the big night. Many alumnae from the Loop group Adelphi Award and North Shore alumnae groups joined the chapter at Northwestern University was an honorable mention for the eventGracious Living Award. The women participated in Our members had a candle-lighting ceremony great time at the Convention and several women received their Twenty-Five and Fifty-Year anniversary pins. Refreshments were servedlearned a lot of new information that our chapter has benefited from.
Homecoming Brunch was held on October 16 As fall quickly approached, we were preparing for a record amount of PNM’s coming in for recruitment. We had amazing return rates and Parent’s Weekend Brunch was held on October 30.The chapter co-rush chairs spent much got 98 amazing new members that we are extremely proud of their time working on rookie workshops during New Student Week and Reading Week. They brainstormed ideas for everything from decorations to food to motivational strategies for tired Kappas. The duo made sure everything Recruitment was fun and exciting, as everyone in order working on tasks at the house or at Panhellenic rush meetings. Rush resulted in 45 new pledges, three of who were chosen as quota additions making this year a huge successchapter got closer.
The chapter coordinated In the fall, we paired with Phi Delta and Tri Delta to attend a Chicago Cubs baseball game as Triangle fraternity for our philanthropy event called Greek Siege. This is a social water event. The chapter spring formal was held at Galleria Marchetti , we have 3 different activities for teams to compete in downtown Chicago. During the fallsuch as fort building, a costume contest date party with prizes was held at the Hidden Shamrock in Lincoln Parkwater balloon fights, and the fall formal was held at the Congress Hotelwater slide kickball. A formal dinner was held at the Lodge. The year ended with Once again this event is a Holiday Party hosted by the Kappas and open blast to the campus. During the winter, the chapter held a date party at Rock-N-Bowl and a semi-formal at Narcissi.For initiation participate in both the spring and fall, in order to prepare the Kappas for these big events, song practices were held weekly. The chapter marshal printed copies of all the songs and created packs distributing them for each member exciting to practicewatch.
==A New Millennium -- Highlights This year the ladies at Beta Chi grew closer to one another but also closer to the University. We joined many more clubs and activities on campus and are very involved outside of 2000 - 2010==Kappa. We participated and hosted many philanthropy events. We had amazing sisterhood events that showed our unbreakable bond and fun we are able to share with each other and our campus.
In 2000, the Upsilon women hired Empire Photography to photograph their social parties and activities. Fraternal Composite Service was hired to photograph each girl for the house composite.
During the winter, a Heritage Workshop was held for the chapter titled Kappa Jeopardy after the long-popular television quiz show ---------------'''Note to get the Kappas involved Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to learn about Kappa history.The chapter participated fill in any gaps in the Northwestern student-based philanthropy which raised more than $500,000above historical highlights. This campus Dance Marathon benefitted Gilda’s ClubIf your chapter archives are not complete, Chicago. Gilda’s Club provided cancer victims and their families with extra fundsplease research your university library, housing campus newspaper and supportyearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. As a house, Upsilon raised nearly $7,000 Please double check your work for the Club through fundraising and canning effortsaccuracy. After a moving Contact chapter presentation organized by the house philanthropy chairAdvisory or House Board members, 15 Kappas canned (a form of fundraising)local Alumnae Association members, and then met to tour Gilda’s Club to meet some of the cancer victims benefiting from the fundraiser. The chair wrote home to the parents of Kappas requesting donations and followed up with personal thank you notes. The chair also created quilt squares commemorating Kappa Beth Pancoe, who passed away during the year from cancer. The quilt was put together by many sororities and fraternities and donated to Gilda’s Club. During the Dance Marathon, 10 Kappas were dancers and some served on the dance marathon committeeContent Specialist or District Director for assistance.
Blood drives were organized in February Your efforts will ensure a complete and March with great participation by accurate history of your chapter members.A total of 1,893 freshmen from an applicant pool of 14,723 students enrolled in the Fall of 2000. Eighty-three percent graduated in the top 10 percent of their class. The Panhellenic Association at Northwestern University is one of the first Panhellenic in the country for future generations to pass a resolution stating that its member chapters will not co-sponsor or participate in on-campus events involving alcohol in fraternity houses. The resolution went into effect in the Fall. The Greek community receives nationwide media coverage for the resolution.enjoy!
In 2000, Northwestern University hosted the Big Ten Greek Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield. It is the first time in many years that the event has been held. NU, along with many other Big Ten schools opt to not attend the annual Mid-American Greek Council Association Conference, also held in Chicago, because it is too large and doesn't meet the needs of Greek organization officers.
In 2005==Highlights of 2017==Twenty-2006, Northwestern University Seventeen was comprised a year of 8,000 undergraduate studentsgrowth and change for Beta Chi. Northwestern has 12 sororities and 17 fraternitiesWe started off 2017 with a bang. Approximately 33% of We began with the announcement that our beloved home was going to be renovated for the 2017-2018 school year. While excitement ran high, this also caused some worry about how the student body is active in Greek lifechapter would function without a home.
The With the knowledge that chapter went over an action planlife was going to change without a house, during which the chapter created goals were discussed for the next to ensure this year of transition and how to accomplish themchange went as smoothly as possible. Some goals were The first goal was to have better committee improve chapter communication and philanthropy involvementorganization. In addition, the budget This was given special attention because the achieved by creating a chapter was unfamiliar Google Drive with itall important information and included a thorough calendar of everything happening. Due We also utilized digital media and social networking to keep our sisters in the lack of committee involvement committees loop. Chapter meetings were reselected, and committee chairs had been reelected. This encouraged very active participation on all committees. The chairs delegated responsibility to members held every Monday at 6:30 PM in the committee, and they structured goals Don and plans for their respective committee. In addition Philanthropy Chair was elected who led events, such as raising money for Pediatric AIDS by selling Krispy Kreme DonutsCathy Jacobs Academic Science Building.
Epsilon experienced a very successful Recruitment. The chapter held a Founder's Day celebration Our second goal was strengthening our sisterhood, this was achieved through new and ceremony during which three alumni received their Fifty-Year pinscreative ways to get our sisters together, even though we didn’t have our house. Members Our standards committee worked hard to put on weekly sisterhood events for all interests ranging from cookie decorating, to watching the nearby alumni group were invited Bachelor, fitness classes, night out at the movies to attendsee “Bad Moms: Christmas”, attending the Cincinnati Reds vs. During the fallChicago Cubs baseball game, a group and many other fun and exciting events. We also worked to grow our sisterhood by recognizing our sisters weekly for amazing things they have done. We gave out “Keys” to recognize their sisters who had positively impacted others with random acts of alumni dedicated a globe kindness, we had the “Polished Kappa” award for sisters who were best dressed to social functions and we recognized the chapter in memory of a Kappa sister sisters who passed away the previous year. The women hosted a ceremony to commemorate this eventinspire us, guide us, and support us through our Hero Book.
Upsilon chapter had one visit from a Leadership Consultants and looked forward Finally, our third goal was to another visit welcome in the springnew members with open arms and share the amazing sisterhood that Beta Chi has with them. The Going through recruitment without a home was a challenge that only brought us closer as a chapter planned three very successful sisterhood events. These included a Kappa Kolor War, where During formal recruitment all but two of the members fifteen Panhellenic chapters were divided into teams and played gamesin their homes, Beta Chi was one of these two. The chapter arranged for a yoga instructor to come recruited out of the home of Sigma Chi Fraternity which is located centrally in UK’s Greek Park neighborhood. The recruitment team and all members worked hard to make the chapter new space feel like home with crafts, rugs, photos and lead special touches that made the space feel a little bit like our beloved home. At the end, Beta Chi welcomed home 85 beautiful women into our sisterhood in yoga exercisesGreek Park. They also organized S'mores Night for These women truly uphold the members legacy of Beta Chi and we cannot wait to watch moviessee how these women impact the university, make s'moresthe Beta Chi chapter, and decorate "stars" (profiles about each member in the house) for Recruitmentworld.
Upsilon had a very successful Recruitment This fall, Beta Chi held our two philanthropy events, our 3rd annual Kappa Bowl with amazing the men of Kappa spirit kept strong by prizesAlpha order and our first ever Amazing Race event! This fun event was based off the hit TV show The Amazing Race, fun costumes for rush groups during Member Selection and a hilarious rendition but was here, at the University of their annual "Kappa Grease" skitKentucky. A Founder's Day celebration This event consisted of twenty-three teams from student organizations, both Greek and ceremony were held during which several alumni received their anniversary pinsothers. Members from During the event Beta Chi chapter members ran the nearby alumni group were invited to attendstations and cheered teams onto victory. Upsilon This was an awesome event for players and our chapter had one visit from a Leadership Consultants in the . We can’t wait to make this our annual fallevent. Overall through this event we raised over $1000 to support Reading is Fundamental!
The women held a number Another area of very successful sisterhood events including a Kappa Kolor War in the spring, dividing into teams to play gamesfocus for Beta Chi this year was academics. Another spring event was Oscar night, where all the This year sisters came encouraged each other to the chapter to watch the Academy Awards dive deeper academics. The academic committee worked hard putting together fun incentives for spending time studying together and enjoy tasty treats. During Halloween the chapter members visited The committee put together a haunted prison. For recruitment, a “star” making event as held program where each members are rewarded for their academic successes and the member created with the most points received a personal profile star filled with photos to decorate prize. This year the houseprize is a Kendra Scott necklace and bracelet. The As a chapter increased participation in Panhellenic we were able to be ranked third on campus philanthropyfor grades, which we are very proud of.
Two long-standing NU traditions were still a major part Throughout Lexington and on campus, the sisters of campus life Beta Chi continue to be involved in 2007 during football games at Northwestern: everyone the communities around them. Over thirty sisters danced in the student section shakes their keys immediately before kickoffsannual Dance Blue dance marathon, helping raise over 1.7 million for the Golden Matrix Fund, which supports the kids of Dance Blue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Some say that Northwestern students started doing this as We also had a way to inform opposing fans that they large group of sisters participate in Greek Sing, where our theme was “Forrest Gump”, and sisters also participated in Stompapalooza. Sisters were going also involved in other student organizations ranging from student government, to be pumping their gas or parking their cars somedayequestrian teams, and pre-professional groups. The other is The Claw. When the visiting team is on offenseKappa’s also participated in intramural flag football, futsal, it is traditional for NU students to make a claw with one of their hands and yellbasketball.
Fraternity We also hosted our families throughout the year. We welcomed our moms into our home this spring to a brunch and Sorority Life afternoon of canvas painting. After spending time at Northwestern University in 2009 celebrated its 150 years on campus. The tradition of Dillo Day continues as the culmination of Mayfest with an all-house many ladies and their mothers attended a day Saturday event on the lakefront featuring national and locally known bands, games and vendorsat Keeneland for horse races. Each year, the IFC and Panhellenic community sponsor We also held tailgates for held a free pancake breakfast on the morning of Dillo Dad’s Day and Family Weekend, both were well attended events which we plan to do again in the courtyard in front of Kellogg and free pizza during the afternoon on the Lakefillfuture.
The women As the year winds down, the sisters of Beta Chi are excited for the future which includes the unveiling of Upsilon enjoyed playing waitresses our new home, serving our community, and hostesses as they served Kappasta dinner continuing to othersgrow in our sisterhood. Kappasta raised more than $2 The chapter house,000 located at 238 E. Maxwell, began renovations and expansion in proceeds May 2017. Due to benefit Project Kindle and construction, the house was left vacant for the Evanston Community Foundation, 2017-2018 school year. Over 40 sisters elected to live together in a local apartment complex off campus to keep the two beneficiaries feeling of the all-house. For weekly meetings we utilized campus classrooms and lecture halls. Sisterhood events were held on campus, and off campus Dance Marathon 2009in homes, apartments and at local parks.
Undergraduate tuition at Northwestern for the 2010-2011 school year was $39,840. The University processed in excess ==Highlights of $472 million in financial aid for the 2009-2010 academic year. This included $265 million in institutional funds, with the remainder coming from federal and state governments and private organizations and individuals. Northwestern scholarship programs for undergraduate students support needy students from a variety of income and backgrounds. Approximately 44 percent of the June 2010 graduates had received federal and/or private loans for their undergraduate education, graduating with an average debt of $17,200.2018==
During 2010The Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Kentucky has seentremendous growth in the past year. Our chapter house was under construction for renovationsduring the 2017-2018 school year causing us to be without a central location for girls to come to, Upsilon had many highlightshaving to hold chapter meetings in classroom lecture halls, and a recruitment done in anotherchapter’s house. Together with In August 2018, the brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha house re-opened and we did the chapter raised new “delayed recruitment”style in our new house. Recruitment is the second largest amount first two weekends of money at Dance Marathon 2010school, Northwestern’s biggest philanthropyrather than the wholeweek before. The money This was donated to a big change for the Evanston Community Foundation and Stand Up Panhellenic community as we have done earlyrecruitment for Kidsmany, an organization that helps homeless and many years at risk youthUK. This success was partially due It went well, and we will be doing recruitment this wayfor years to a come. Recruitment went very successful Kappastawell this year, we love our new fall ’18 pledge class!Sisterhood is a relatively new philanthropy event where top priority to our chapter. Maintaining friendships is very important tothe chapter invite members of the Northwestern community into Kappa Kitchen for some spaghetti, meatballs and socializingwe encourage it in many ways. Ways that we encouragestrengthening friendships in our chapter are by holding sisterhood events. Last spring A few we had this yearare a roller-skating event at Champs Roller dome, movie night in the women started new house, and a new philanthropic tradition with trip toBoyd’s Orchard. Another aspect that is very important to the addition of Jail members in Kappa is academics.We promote studying by holding study hours and Bail benefitting RIFhaving academic events, such as study nightswith other chapters. The Kappas teamed up with a fraternity on campus and members volunteered to Now that we have the house again, sisterhood will be “arrested.” They were then held for an hour promoted in a high traffic location on campus where passersby could donate and “bail” them outwholenew way with having sisterhood events.
The chapter Chapter PhilanthropyKappa is a great mix of motivated and talented women who are very involved around campusin the Panhellenic and UK community. Many hold leadership positions in everything from philanthropic We love getting to knowour fellow Greek organizations like Dance Marathon and Special Olympics to groups helping raise money for other causes. DanceBlue is a 24-hrdance marathon that plan major social and entertainment events like Dillo Day and Ski Tripraises money for UK DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s HospitalHematology/Oncology Clinic. Kappa typically has a team of about 30 girls dancing. Each year,UK students raise over $1.5 million. Greek Sing is a philanthropy event held by Chi Omega atUK. It is a big dance competition. On any given day there are numerous women lounging around It is a lot of fun to watch all the house doing homeworkchapters perform their routines because so much work goes into it. This past Greek Sing, watching The Bachelorour theme was “Apps, a popular reality television series” so our dancesincluded Twitter, Weather, Find My Friends, Uber, or detailing their weekend adventuresand Snapchat.
During Kappa supports Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), GIRLS Academy, and the Kappa KappaGamma Foundation. We work the year closest with RIF. Each semester, we are paired with anelementary school where we work closely with the chapter moved elections teachers and students. Our spring 2018 eventswere Kappa Bowl, Kappa Kindness, and Reading is Key events. Kappa Bowl is our biggestevent – all organizations on campus are invited to make teams to participate. The participants aredressed in orb suits and play soccer. It is a tournament style game and the end winning team receivesmoney that will be donated to a philanthropy of fall quarter their choice. Kappa Kindness typically takesplace during midterms in the spring semester. Typically, we set up a table somewhere aroundcampus and give out free coffee donuts and other motivational things to add a little brightness topeople’s difficult exam week. Reading is Key events are events we hold where we go into theelementary school we are paired with for that semester and have a carnival for the students.There are different reading stations, such as speed reading, storytelling, puppets, bookmarks,snacks, and other fun carnival games. The children really enjoy the events and we have gotten alot of positive feedback with previous events from the beginning teachers and parents. Spring semester2018, our theme of the Reading is Key event was Dr. Seuss Oh the Places You’ll Go and all theactive members of winter quarter to alleviate some Kappa wore crazy, mismatch socks, which the students thought was silly andfun. This past semester, fall 2018, our theme for the Reading is Key event was superheroes. Allthe active members of Kappa wore superhero masks during the stress after Formal Recruitment in event, again which allowed alight, funny, silly atmosphere with the winterkids. HoweverEach time we hold Reading is Key events, transitions eachstudent gets to go home with a new book, and we are able to donate over 2,000 books to theschool library.Our fall philanthropy events this semester were still : the Reading is Key event, a Bake Sale,and The Amazing Race. As previously mentioned, the Reading is Key events are themed eventsthat are held in at the winter so that women who elementary school were abroad during paired with and is a carnival-like event. There arereading stations, games, and snacks. The Bake Sale was new this semester, it was a success!Active members made baked goods and each item was sold for $1. The bake sale had twolocations, one station was set up at our chapter house and another was outside of a classroombuilding on campus. We had girls tell their friends and post on their social media to get the wordout. The Amazing Race is our fall semester would still be eligible for positionsphilanthropy event based off the TV show “The AmazingRace. This worked well for ” Teams of four must finish a certain number of challenges the girls fastest to win a monetaryprize of about $100 and they plan get to keep this system for the futurechoose a philanthropy to donate money to, as well.
The tradition of the composite picture style of individuality reflected Chapter FacilityChapter meetings are held in pose and clothing has not changed our chapter room in our newly renovated chapter house. Inthe past few decades and will hopefully always be special old house, the chapter room was way too small to hold every member, so we had meeting inthe dining room. But now, our chapter room seats 300 people, comfortably, which is more thanenough room for the entire chapter. It has been important Beta Chi Chapter Room – White fold up chairs are set up for Upsilon chapter to be a chapter of individual women who come together to grow and learn from all of the unique characteristics each member brings by forming lifelong friendshipsmeetings.
In 2010, The History/Ritual and Treasury Advisor helped us out a number lot this past year with the financialaspect of construction projects were completed on the Northwestern University campus including new house. She also planned our Founders Day celebration at the completion new house withother members of Harris, our House Board. They did an amazing job of showcasing the history building, which was new house tothe alumnae and set up a relief nice program to thank everyone for history majors who had been displaced due to their help with the constructionhouse. The Evanston Brothel Law has been of major concern for upperclassmen moving off campusShe helpedour chapter tremendously over the past year. Northwestern students expressed their concerns to Evanston officials who ultimately decided not to enforce She attended chapter council meetings andalways let the law, saving many rising juniors and seniors from another off campus headacheCC members know that she would be there if they needed anything.
Kappas ==Highlights of the Upsilon Chapter are more than just involved in campus life and activities at Northwestern University - they continue to be immersed in it. From athletics, academics, leadership, campus and city cultural events, to the arts and music, Kappas are prevalent in every facet of Northwestern life. Kappas can be found in Tech, in the library, out in the communities of Evanston and Chicago, dancing on stage, giving flute recitals, and on the masthead of many campus publications. And when one Kappa is up on stage, or speaking from a podium, chances are there are more Kappas than not in the audience cheering her on. But Kappas don't just stay within the Chicago boundaries. You can find Upsilon Kappas around the world, spanning from Argentina to Australia, India to Italy, and Fargo, North Dakota to New York. And the networks they have built on-campus translate across the globe.2019==
Academically, in We celebrated Founders Day by having an event at the house on October 13th. We had set out old scrapbooks and items from years past year, Upsilon chapter moved up three spots across all sorority GPA rankingsand had an official Founders Day ceremony with speaking parts representing the founders. 15 women We also had 4.0 quarters in a 50-year pin presentation for the past three academic quarterswomen celebrating their 50-year anniversary. Academic Honors include: Order of Omega; Gamma Sigma Alpha; Dean's List Awards. Sports include: Sailing, Volleyball We had a small reception with provided brunch foods and Fencing. Campus Publications include: Stitch, Northwestern Art Review (NAR), The Weekly, North by Northwestern (NbN), Massive.tvan opportunity for active members to mingle with alumnae. Arts: A&O Productions, Midsummer's Night Dream, Northwestern Community Jazz Program
==Highlights of 2011-2019==[[File:Beta Chi Large Group Photo.jpg|thumb|Beta Chi Large Group Photo]]
==Highlights of 2011=='''Philanthropy'''
In academic year 2010-11, Northwestern enrolled 8,397 undergraduate and 7,870 graduate and professional students. Northwestern Reading is a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and remains the only private university in the conference. Northwestern's approximately 225,093 alumni include leaders in government, law, science, education, medicineFundamental, media and the performing arts. The Northwestern Greek Community was recognized nationally for having a higher All-Greek GPA than the All-Campus GPA.Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation
Kappas were represented We chose to partner with Millcreek Elementary School and we picked this school because they have an underserved population of students that do not have access to the books that they need to stay on the Panhellenic Council, track with their reading abilities. Partnering with one a school in charge Lexington allows us to see the immediate effect of public relations for our fundraising efforts on children so close to our school. This year we hosted Reading is Key events at the elementary school where we had themed events with students. In the spring, the committeetheme was Dr. The Panhellenic Association hosted a successful formal winter recruitmentSeuss and this fall, it was Disney-themed. This consisted of having different stations, each with 420 women matching with 12 chaptersa different theme and activity for the students to participate in.
Many students This year, Beta Chi has held many philanthropy events to raise money to support Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. In the spring, we held our Kappa Bowl event where participants from other chapters on campus play tournament style soccer within large plastic blow up suits. We also held a Reading is Key event at Millcreek Elementary with a Dr. Seuss theme where we were involved able to donate 650 books. We held the Amazing Race in community service the fall where chapters signed up as teams and competing in one form or anothera scavenger hunt across campus with tasks to complete at each stop before they can move onto the next station. Annual We raised $1000 from the Amazing Race and $1335 from Kappa Bowl that we were able to use to support our philanthropies. In the fall, we held our second Reading is Key event with a Disney theme and were able to donate around 900 books to the elementary school. This year, we were also able to raise $750 to donate to a scholarship fund for a Beta Chi alum who recently passed away from cancer. This was a wonderful way for us to show support for an alum who meant so much to this chapter and her family shared with us how important our chapter was to her. This year, our goal was to work on fortifying our sisterhood through various events geared towards strengthening our bond. We had different events include Dance Marathonthroughout the year such as roller skating, laser tag, and a thirty-hour visit to a local apple orchard. This year, as a chapter we were still adjusting to being back in our new house after being renovated and it was exciting year to expand our sisterhood and get settled in to our new house. Kappa also participated in other chapter's philanthropy events such as Greek Sing, an event hosted by Chi Omega and Beta Theta Pi, where teams perform and themed dance. Beta Chi also had a team participate in DanceBlue, an on campus organization that raised more than a raises almost 2 million dollars for charity a year in 2011.The women support of Upsilon celebrated achieving the highest GPA out of all the sororities on the Northwestern campuspediatric cancer research and clinic funding.
New member rituals were changed in order to strengthen the bonds ==Highlights of sisterhood. 2011 saw Upsilon provide the highest attendance at a GreekBuild event. By working together on service projects, GreekBuild participants broke down the barriers among individual chapters. One of the goals of GreekBuild events, build days and fundraising efforts was to bring together members of different chapters and councils.2020==
As This has been a crazy year but we have made the most out of it all! When we got sent home because of December, 2011, COVID-19 in the Barta sistersspring, Lexi (‘07), Romi (’10) Beta Chi still managed to have many virtual sisterhood events like Zoom work out classes and Marni (’13), all Netflix watch parties. We were finally able to come back to 238 E. Maxwell on August 8th. We hosted virtual spirit week with different types of Upsilonrecruitment workshops. Beta Chi also hosted virtual recruitment which was a huge success. We were able to welcome home 78 new members. Bid day was Kappa Girls tour themed, along with and everyone had a fourth sistergreat time dressing up and welcoming our new member class home! We hosted it in shifts so everyone could join! We have had numerous sisterhood events this semester including pumpkin painting on the porch, a student coffee tabs at the University of Pennsylvania donated more than 60local coffee houses, tailgates in Kappa’s parking lot,000 movies to more than 600 different hospitals throughout and Bachelorette night in the United States student center movie theater. Big little was held in person and South Africa through their nonprofit organizationvirtually, Kid Flicks. Their goal and it was to provide every children’s hospital in a huge success! All 78 new members got initiated on October 24th virtually through Zoom! We have had a fun filled year at Beta Chi and we cannot wait for the country with a Kid Flicks movie librarynext adventures.
==Highlights of 2014=='''Philanthropy'''
In 2014 our chapter accomplished a great amount. Our officers worked incredibly hard to better organize the entire management of the chapter Beta Chi supports Reading is Fundamental and took on the responsibility of redefining the culture within our chapter. All bylaws were updated and chapter council gained an entire advisory board to work with following our April meeting with the Fraternity. The chapter also focused a lot of energy on Northwestern's largest philanthropic even, Dance Marathon (DM). Individuals worked hard to raise enough money to participate, and the chapter also worked together to create a successful event, Kappasta. The event was incredibly fun and was a great way to promote new member bonding. The money raised at Kappasta was put towards our general Kappa DM fund and we ended up raising $90,000 and winning second place for large Greek teams for the fourth year in a row. Upsilon also connected to the Evanston community by volunteering at the YMCA and reading to children. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the YMCA and volunteering there again. Sisterhood events were another great highlight of the year. The chapter had a sisterhood event every month and we enjoyed various activities such as pumpkin carving, tie dying, kappa notebook decorating, and pledge family photos. Our chapter also received the awards Highest Quarterly GPA and most improved quarterly GPA in fall 2013 from the Order of OmegaKappa Gamma Foundation.
Upsilon chapter is This year has been a caring and involved group of young womenlittle different. Members are very active on campus and this keeps us informed and active with any recent changes occurring on campusDue to COVID-19 we have not been able to volunteer at Millcreek Elementary School here in Lexington, KY. Members also keep up with changes in Kappa Kappa Gamma and its members as well as However, Beta Chi has done other members in the Greek communitythings to help this school. For example, our chapter ended a traditional philanthropy event called Jail N Bail We chose this year school because other members they have an underserved population of students that do not have access to the community as well as our own members believed books that the event could be perceived negatively by people they need to stay on track with sensitive beliefs about their reading abilities. Being in this schools allows us to see the issue immediate effect of incarceration in Americaour fundraising efforts on children so close to our hearts. This year we hosted Kappa Kickball. Our women worked hard This event helped Beta Chi raise money to come up support our local elementary school while staying socially distanced with other ideas for philanthropy events that would be less controversial or offensive at a time when our campus is becoming more diverse and when people are striving to be as sensitive as possible towards all culturessisters. We have embraced this incident as an opportunity were able to raise over $5000 to educate ourselves and the larger Northwestern Greek and non-Greek community on RIF during the different between intent and impactfall semester.
We hold meetings in a university owned Kappa house on campus. Our chapter has been at NU in the same facility for 122 years. We are incredibly lucky that our house is large enough to hold an entire sophomore pledge class as well as many juniors each year. Our house is university owned '''Diversity, Equity, and 60 woman are able to live in the house at once.Inclusion'''
The president wears We have encouraged our sisters to go to other Panhellenic events in our community. Chapter Council has received the letter from Kappa Headquarters about adding a historical badge that has been handed down DEI position. We have begun planning on adding this position to each Upsilon presidentour Chapter Council.
==Highlights of 2015==This year we filmed a video to celebrate Founders Day and posted it on Beta Chi’s facebook page for all alumnae and members to watch. In this video, chapter members shared why Beta Chi is special to them.
In 2015, our chapter accomplished a great amount. Our chapter council officers worked hard to continue what we started in 2014 to better organize the entire management of the chapter and to redefine the culture within our chapter. All officers worked with their advisors as well as LCs to brainstorm and devise more successful strategies to accomplish the duties of their positions and to encourage involvement and cooperation in all chapter members. We even participated in our first retreat where chapter council members met with advisors and members of the Fraternity to re-strategize for the upcoming school year. We also worked hard to better our sisterhood. We started “senior of the week” presentations at each chapter meeting so that the underclassmen could really get to know the senior pledge class. We also implemented coffee dates where underclassmen get coffee with upperclassmen who share similar interests. This was helpful both socially and academically because underclassmen could seek upperclassmen with the same majors or job interests and get their advice.-----------------------
In 2015, the chapter focused a lot of energy on Northwestern’s largest philanthropic event, Dance Marathon (DM). Individuals worked hard '''Note to raise enough money Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to participate (at least $400), your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and the chapter also worked together to create a successful event, Kappasta. back issues of The event was successful, fun, and a great way Key to promote new member bonding. The money raised at Kappasta was put towards our general Kappa DM fund and we ended up raising $68,000 and winning second place for large Greek teams for the fifth year fill in any gaps in a row. Upsilon was also able to connect to the Evanston community towards the end of 2015 and continue our relationship with the YMCAabove historical highlights. Sisters volunteered by reading to children and donating children’s books to the YMCA. This was a fun If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and rewarding experience yearbook archives for the newsworthy information about your chapter. Sisterhood events were another highlight of the yearPlease double check your work for accuracy. The Contact chapter held a sisterhood event every month and we enjoyed various activities such as pumpkin carving with Pi Beta PhiAdvisory or House Board members, tie dyinglocal Alumnae Association members, movie night, and KKTea partyor your Province Director of Chapters for assistance.
The campus at Northwestern University has undergone changes over the past year. One history building on campus, called “The Black House,” was established years ago to provide a safe, comfortable space for black students to visit during their time at Northwestern. Northwestern administration wanted to bring the Campus Inclusion and Community offices into the Black House. This was met with great uproar, as students and alumni expressed deep concerns about encroaching on the Black House. Most recently, the University announced that they would not make these changes because of the aforementioned issues. There have also been several historic campus protests in relation to the events that occurred at the University of Missouri earlier this year. The nature of our chapter is very much focused on diversity and inclusion, and we have several members who have participated and supported activism on campus. Each member of Upsilon is very different than the other members of our house, and we greatly appreciate having friends and sisters of various backgrounds, cultures and personal histories. Chapter Philanthropy: What organization(s) has your chapter historically/traditionally raised money for, or donated hours to, in your community? Reading is Fundamental and the YMCA Why did your chapter choose this organization(s) to support? Reading is Fundamental is the Fraternity’s official beneficiary, and we all greatly appreciate the importance of literacy and furthering education in our community. The Evanston “Y” has provided an excellent venue for our continued support of literacy and working with children in our community. ==Highlights of 2016== This past year was a great year for Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at Northwestern. Our year was filled with scholarship, sisterhood, charity, and more. We sent three of our members to Convention in San Diego this summer, which was great and allowed them to bring their new information to the chapter. We also started out our year with a newly renovated home, which made living in the house even more enjoyable for everyone. We used the new living room to host movie nights or to bring together the chapter to watch the election or political debates. We also had many sisterhood events such as Kappa Thanksgiving or when we went pumpkin picking. These were great opportunities for our chapter to bond and make everlasting memories. This year Upsilon also made a lot of internal changes and made progress in pushing our chapter in the right direction. We updated our risk policies and created a Change Management Team . In terms of philanthropy, we hosted many events and raised a lot of money through events such as our Spelling Bee and reading events. Not many noticable changes have occurred on the Northwestern campus, however, in terms of the nature of our chapter, Upsilon has made a lot of internal changes and has made a lot of progess in order to make our chapter a better, more sustainable, and value-based chapter. We have implemented a Change Management Team, updated our risk management policies, and more. Besides supporting our national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental, we also support Northwestern's Dance Marathon. Each year Dance Marathon chooses a new charity to support and the whole school raises money in individual teams. Kappa Kappa Gamma teams up with a fraternity each year to raise money for the cause. This year, Dance Marathon will be supporting Gigi's Playhouse, which is a nonprofit that provides support and programming to individuals with Down Syndrome. Through multiple fundraising efforts, Upsilon Chapter will raise money to support Gigi's playhouse, as well as dance for 30 hours in Dance Marathon. Each year we support and raise money for Dance Marathon because we believe it is an important part of being an active member of the Northwestern community as well as supporting local causes. As students at Northwestern, we want to give back in any way we can, and supporting Dance Marathon allows us to help charities that are close the campus, whether that be in Evanston or Chicago. We hold informal chapter meetings in our living room. We are fortunate enough to have a beautiful home where many of the women in our chapter can live. In this house, we have a beautiful and newly renovated living room where we can host informal chapter, and we host formal chapter in the lower level of the home. ==Highlights of 2017== 2017 was a transformative year for Upsilon. From January to today, the chapter held a number of events and achieved many milestones. The winter quarter period, from January to March, began with a succcesful recruitment. Upsilon welcomed a pledge class of 36 new women. In between Big/Little week, Rock 'n Bowl and other activities, the quarter was also dedicated to transitioning the new chapter council. Our Marshal organized a phenomenal Initiation in the presence of alumnae and advisers. One of our favorite events was "Galentine's Tea" to celebrate each other and the annual favorite philanthropy event, Kappasta, was also organized to raise money for Dance Marathon. After a refreshing spring break, the chapter came back in the spring to wrap things up and prepare for summer. A few of our sisters represented Upsilon at the Leadership Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. While there, they met with our advisers and We held our spring formal at Zed451 with a fun twist: superlatives. Sisters voted on who best fit categories such as "Kappa Kat Lady," "Kween of the Kitchen,"Kappa Kardashian," "#1 Kappal," "Kappa Kouple," "Kappa Tough Kookie," "Kappa Kackle," "Kappa Kouch Potato," and others. Winners were given sashes during the formal. As the academic year wrapped up, NPC recognized the chapter for excellence in Congruencce and Accountability and Kappa HQ changed our status from Warning of Probation to Focus Letter. We accomplished many things from January to June and we left Evanston happy with the progress and focused on keeping up the work.. When we came back in September, the chapter council decided to focus on wellness. Upsilon organized a body image workshop with author and professor Dr. Renee Engeln about her book, Beauty Sick, that discusses the problematic cultural discussion of women's bodies. Upsilon and NPC partnered for the event and made it a campus-wide event, in which there were copies of the Engeln book raffled to audience members. Upsilon continued to have wellness conversations throughout the quarter. Fall quarter was also dedicated to recruitment preparation, and several workshops were held for the chapter to begin getting ready for recruitment in January. Women also volunteered at the YMCA to read to kids. Lastly, Upsilon held its fall formal at Key Club in downtown Chicago in late November. The theme was "Sapphire Ball" with women wearing blue dresses and the famed campus photographer, Justin Barbin, taking photos of the event. The House Committee also planned a staff appreciation event by making a poster with all chapter members writing their appreciation for Leo, Aida and Ms. Murray. Lastly, the quarter wrapped up with a visit from ABC News' 20/20 show crew to film the house for a special about Upsilon Kappa, Meghan Markle. Meghan will marry Prince Harry of Great Britain in May 2018 and will become a Duchess. ==HIghlights of 2018== 2018 was a great year for Kappa Kappa Gamma. We began this school year welcoming new house mom, Lynn. She has been a great addition to our chapter! Our officers continued working hard to facilitate a healthy environment in the sorority and worked to formulate a new chapter council structure. We are excited to see this play out next year. This calendar year the chapter raised money for Northwestern Dance Marathon at our annual Kappasta event. It was a great way for the new pledge class to bond with each other and older members. The chapter is now looking forward to next years Dance Marathon where we will be supporting Chicago Public Schools and the Evanston Community Foundation. Each year we support and raise money for Dance Marathon. Dance marathon is an important part of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the Northwestern community because we feel it is important to support local causes and support each other at the same time. As students at Northwestern, we want to give back in any way we can, and supporting Dance Marathon allows us to help charities that are close the campus, whether that be in Evanston or Chicago.In the fall the chapter supported Reading is Fundamental by sponsoring a profit share at Blaze Pizza where part of the profits from each pizza sold were donated to RIF. It was such a fun time and a great way to raise money and awareness for RIF. The chapter also took trips to local elderly homes and read to the residents there to further help the Evanston community. The chapter holds their meetings on campus in the sorority house. Due to an influx of violence on campus, there have been increased secruity measures around the sorority quad and the chapter has responded by walking in groups at night and being aware of our surroundings. All sororities came together to implement group walking and safety measures. The chapter was very happy for our alumnae Meghan Markle on her marriage to Prince Harry. We are very fortunate as the house board has recently provided our kitchen with new appliances for the members to use. We now have access to a toaster oven as well as a panini maker, allowing the members more freedom in the kitchen. ==Highlights of 2019== 2019 was a great year for Upsilon! The winter quarter period, from January to March, began with our formal recruitment. Upsilon was honored to receive a pledge class of 25 new members. From Big/Little week to Rock 'n Bowl, our new members began to feel right at home on 1871 Orrington Avenue. Four of our chapter members additionally visited Dallas, Texas for Kappa Leadership Conference, where they learned the importance of leading by example. Thanks to our VP Member Development, we participated in a fabulous education programming about eating disorders. Our annual philanthropy event, Kappasta, was an extreme success, organized to raise money for Dance Marathon. Upsilon and Pi Kappa Alpha raised over $2500 for Communities in Schools of Chicago! Alongside Kappasta, Upsilon engaged in a Soul Cycle fundraiser for NUDM as well. To end out our winter quarter, the Kappa NUDM team raised $71,000, placing second in the large team category for best performing fundraising teams! After our spring break, the chapter came back in to wrap things up and prepare for summer. During our spring quarter, we engaged in many programmings, on topics such as sexual assault and bystander intervention. We additionally met with our district specialists and advisers to develop an Action Plan in lieu of the probation we were placed on in March. Our Philanthropy chair additionally planned an impressive event at our local philanthropy, Cornerstone Community Outreach Center, reading with underprivileged Evanston youth. To end April, we engaged in a homemade fondue sisterhood event in the Kappa Kitchen! May was filled with Kappa fun - including a great formal at Trophy Room as well as a laser tag sisterhood event! When we returned in September, we picked up right where we left off, progressing through the Action Plan and making strides towards becoming the best possible version of Upsilon. We were lucky enough to be visited by the 150 Year Sisterhood Van, where we learned a bit about the past 150 years of Kappa history as they made their way across the country from Monmouth to Convention! Additionally, our Risk Manager presented an incredible hazing prevention workshop in preparation for new members this winter. In November, we hosted an impressive philanthropy event, our first ever Family Weekend Brunch & Silent Auction to support our local philanthropy, Cornerstone Community Outreach and our national philanthropy Reading is Fundamental in the Kappa house. Finally, we closed off November with a fabulous Sapphire Ball formal at Clutch Bar in Chicago as well as a cookie decorating sisterhood event before reading and finals weeks. We can’t wait to see what is in store for Upsilon near year, and how great of a chapter we can continue to aspire to be! " Northwestern has become a politically correct and inclusive campus. Northwestern has begun creating gender neutral bathrooms throughout campus buildings as well as engaging in discussions pertaining to how journalists should report on traumatic situations, as per the Daily Northwestern's coverage of the protest surrounding Jeff Sessions' speech on campus. Additionally, Northwestern celebrated its 150th anniversary of admitting women into its student body this past year, which was an incredible feat for the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma to celebrate. Northwestern is also experiencing a decline in terms of Greek life - less women are choosing to undergo recruitment overall, which results in smaller pledge classes for all chapters. This makes ensuring that Kappa's brand is a positive and welcoming one overall all the more important for Upsilon in order to ensure its success for many years to come. We support Cornerstone Community Outreach. It is a local homeless shelter in Evanston. The women of Upsilon are lucky enough to have a home on 1871 Orrington Avenue and we want to enable other Evanston residents to have somewhere they can call home like we call the Kappa house. We welcomed the Minnie Stewart 150 Year Sisterhood Van as it stopped on our campus! We also bought a banner to hang on the porch of our house to celebrate." ==Highlights of 2020== 2020 was a difficult year for everyone as we balanced living in a new normal during a global pandemic. Upsilon chapter had a successful winter formal recruitment where we were pleased to welcome and initiate 25 new members. We had a welcoming Big/Little week, followed by Inspiration Week, and a costume-themed formal in March. We had Northwestern Dance Marathon scheduled for the first weekend of March however, Northwestern University cancelled NUDM due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country. As the pandemic worsened, Northwestern University mandated virtual or socially distanced final exams for Winter Quarter. Many students went home before finals week, including several of Upsilon’s members. Spring Quarter at Northwestern was completely virtual, so chapter operations for Upsilon were held virtually. In the spring, we held sisterhood events over Zoom and sent out weekly newsletters, where our members bonded while being all over the world. Our Upsilon members overseas were in different time zones so we structured our virtual meetings at different times. Additionally, we realized the inaccessibility of Zoom meetings for our members who may not have access to internet or Zoom-compatible devices which led us to make all chapter events optional for attendance. We were also saddened by the retirement of our House Director, Lynn, but were happy to welcome our new House Director, Annie. In October, we celebrated Kappa’s Founders Day and the 150th year anniversary over Zoom. Additionally, thanks to our VP Membership Education, Lindsay Tanney, we held a weekly speakers series, where we invited speakers from several different social justice organizations to come teach our members ways we can incorporate inclusivity in our daily lives. Our new virtual world did not stop Upsilon from continuing our philanthropic efforts. Not only were we virtual during a global pandemic, but we witnessed the violent and unjustifiable murder of George Floyd, which forced the media to bring the issues of racial injustices to the forefront. Upsilon chapter held a virtual fundraiser, using Bingo cards, to raise money for the Chicago Community Bail Fund. We chose this organization because it advocates for low-income communities who cannot afford bail. Our members participated in protests for Black Lives Matter all over the world and continued to stand against injustice. The Upsilon chapter released a public statement condemning anti-Blackness and social injustices, as well as signing several petitions urging Northwestern University to prioritize the needs of Black and Indigenous students. Being in quarantine allowed our members to truly reflect ways which they uphold white supremacist structures and think of ways to combat exclusivity. Along with the Black Lives Matter movement, we experienced a rise in the Abolish Greek Life movement, a movement on campuses across the country trying to disband Greek institutions. The Abolish Greek Life movement reached Northwestern’s campus where some Interfraternity and Panhellenic chapters disbanded. Our Upsilon chapter experienced a large wave of resignations from members because of the societal pressure placed upon members by the movement. Additionally, the financial burden of membership dues on top of financial insecurity caused by the pandemic and a high volume of unemployment led several members to resign. The Abolish Greek Life at NU rose to prominence in July and led the Upsilon chapter to have several virtual meetings to discuss our chapter’s role in maintaining exclusive membership. We met with Kappa Headquarters, the Northwestern Panhellenic community, and internally with alumnae and current members to discuss and hear the different views represented in our chapter. We found that our chapter perpetuated harm in the past and currently, especially towards marginalized communities on campus. Ultimately, the Upsilon chapter decided to draft a letter to Headquarters requesting the surrender of our charter at Northwestern. This letter was signed by ¾ of active Upsilon members and was sent to the Advisory Board for their consideration. ---------------'''Note to Chapter Registrar:''' Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of ''The Key'' to fill in any gaps in the above historical highlights. If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, local Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance. Your efforts will ensure a complete and accurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!
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'''Founded February 12, 1910'''
'''3,303 431 initiates (as of June 2018)'''
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Sara McEachin Carter, Mattie Virginia Cary (Mrs. Gentry McCauley), Aubyn Chinn (Mrs. James Watson), Helen Lucile Daugherty, Sarah Rossetter Marshall (Mrs. Thomas J. Wertenbaker), Mary McEachin Rodes (Mrs. C.P Leaphart), Mary Barrett Smith (Mrs. W. R. Ratliff), Alice Cary Williams.
Mary McEachin Rodes (Leaphart), Grand Secretary 1912-1916, Grand Registrar 1916-1920; Elizabeth Kimbrough Park, Fraternity Vice-President 1940-1942; Margaret Trent (Rogers, Kopel), Field Secretary 1943; June Moore (Parrish), Field Secretary 1962-1963; ; Laurie Schmidt (Severino), Field Secretary 1982-1983; Sarah Avril, Traveling Consultant 1984-1985;
'''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:''' Sarah Gibson Blanding, 1947, first women president of Vassar College; Anne Armstrong Thompson, 1980, novel and suspense author, former CIA employee; Ashley Judd, 2006, film and stage actress, political activist; Holly Dunn Pendleton, established Holly’s House, a victim’s advocacy center
In 1915, the Kappas were still located at Patterson Hall. Meetings were held at 3:30 on Monday afternoons. In October, the chapter rooms in the hall were prohibited by the dean, and meetings, initiations, and parties were held at the homes of various members. The Kappas considered opening a “lodge building” in connection with Alpha Gamma Delta, Kappa Delta, and Chi Omega, but the plan was abandoned for fear that difficulties would arise during rushing season. Despite the frequent moving days, the young Chapter went dauntlessly ahead with its activities. Initiations were held often in these early years in view of the fact that girls were eligible for initiation only a few weeks after pledging. Although a definite scholarship standing was not required for initiation, the Kappa initiates invariably made a good showing and were among the first on campus in scholarship. In addition to new pledges, many Chi Epsilon Chi members returned to school and took enough work to be initiated.
==Highlights of the 1920s:==
Most of the social events of this era were Fraternity or Panhellenic affairs. The Founders Day banquet of 1921 was held in the Lafayette Hotel, which had just been completed. Fan Ratliff presided over the affair, which was cleverly planned as a musical banquet. The tradition of the Mother’s Day tea was inaugurated, and an agreeable custom of paying calls to patronesses was established. The patronesses and alumnae were honor guests at a Kappa picnic on the river banks in May of 1920. An invitation to a Province dance issued by Delta Chapter was recorded in the minutes of the same year. Rushing parties were continued as usual, except that the Fraternity abolished the house dance for rushees.It appeared that men rushing for other fraternities were spreading propaganda at the dance. The biennial formal dance was initiated at this time, and the first of a long series of these good times took place at the Phoenix Hotel. During the year 1920, the Kappas played the Chi Omegas in a basketball contest that has never been forgotten. So enthused were the fair opponents that the inter-sorority basketball tournament had to be abolished! Three new nationals established chapters on Kentucky’s campus --- Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, and Zeta Tau Alpha. Beta Chi entertained each group at a tea. One interesting social event was a Pantry Party given at the house. Mothers and patronesses were invited to come and help re-stock the pantry shelves.
The Founders Day banquet on February 10, 1923, was held in the Lafayette Hotel. The predominant ideas of the program, a building fund for the future Kappa house, was a surprise to all. Among the eighty present, there were many out-of-town alumnae who showed a great deal of interest and enthusiasm. Twenty-three hundred dollars in promissory notes were received from those present. Later in the month, the Beta Chi held a bridge party at the Chapter house and a tea-dance at Patterson Hall. The decorations and favors were in keeping with George Washington'''Housing'''s birthday.
On February 13, 1925, Beta Chi had their Founders' Day banquet at the LaFayette Hotel. They borrowed the idea of the powdered hair and candle light from the Kappa Convention. Tiny blue and blue feather fans were chose as favors and the alumnae were presented with pink roses.
By 1930, with Beta Chi having developed from a sturdy child to a young, energetic adult, Frank L. McVey, father of two Chapter members, was President of the University, and Sarah Blanding was Dean of Women. Beta Chi members were serving as President of the Women’s Administrative Council and as class officers. There were seventeen fraternities and ten sororities on the campus. Beta Chi boasted forty-one active members.
==Highlights of the 1970s1940s:==
In the mid-1960s, The changing culture Key “visited” Beta Chi chapter at the University of Kentucky, and economic hard times in Evanstonthe word from university President John W. Oswald was, where Northwestern “The university is located, led the City Council proud to have this Chapter on our campus.” He mentioned three Beta Chi alumnae who had recently been in 1972 to approve the sale ranks of liquor by an 11 seven women to 8 marginreceive Distinguished Alumnae Centennial Awards. These three were Sarah Gibson Blanding, with one abstentionpresident emeritus of Vassar College; Nancy Duke Lewis, Dean of Pembroke College and Director of the National Merit Scholarship Program; and Mary E. Supporters said liquor licenses would help businesses in Sweeny, noted home economist and former director of the American Economics Association. The Dean of Women at the central business district especially hotels and restaurantstime, who pronounced Beta Chi a “welcome asset,” was Doris M. Seward, a member of Delta Chapter.
==Highlights of the 1980s1970s:== '''Housing:'''
The Beta Chi Chapter in the 80’s found themselves working very hard to improve their scholarship and Individual honors included Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, 6th place at they were successful in bringing up their GPA to the Synchronized Swimming Nationals, Varsity Synchronized Swimming Team, Varsity Track, Mayfest Committee, Associated Student Government Senatortop 3 on campus. They set a goal to have a more positive image on campus and did this by more campus participation, Phone-Anthon Chair for Senior Class Gift Committee intramurals and joint philanthropies. In this era of the 80’s they also had a member great deal of work done on the house with redecorating and adding more space to the House. They also had a new IBM XT computer installed that made Beta Chi the first chapter on campus to conduct finances, chapter won an essay contest for her story information and received house funds on a computer.Recruitment was successful with meeting quota or above every year.In an expense paid trip effort to France improve participation, pledge retention and overall positive attitude, they instituted a program with 3 groups…the owls, keys and fleur de lis who attended events together, etc. This program worked well to advise improve attendance and sisterhood.In 1989 they celebrated their 80th anniversary with alumnae. They closed out the French government 80’s with continuing their quest for top 3 on tourismcampus in academics and participations in their own and other Greek philanthropies.
The Beta Chi Chapter in the 90’s pledged to continue their pursuit of academic excellence. The also continued the practice of dividing the chapter into Owls, Keys and Fleur de lis . At every campus event at least one of these groups is in attendance. They won many intramural events as well as other all campus events and philanthropies. At the 1990 KKG Convention they won first place in Ritual. They had song practice or Ritual facts every Monday at Chapter Meetings several of these years.
The House Board continued to make improvements to the house. Their recruitments we were always successful meeting or exceeding quota with outstanding young women. They also found ways to interact with the Alumnae in the area with Founders Day, babysitting their children, having bridge ”dates”.
The chapter supported their own philanthropy events as well as other Greek groups’ events contributing to the welfare of the campus and community.
==Highlights of the 1990s2000-2011==
One of the most important things to Beta Chi is sisterhood events. There were so many Kappa sponsored events, all intended to create and increase involvement opportunities for everyone from Pledges the girls to Seniorsparticipate in sisterhood events this year. The women accomplished this with activities like the senior formal, Kappa Crunch at Carmen’s Pizzeria, and Pledge There was an activity during Dead Week. After initiation before final exams that was a nice brunch was held study break for the new initiates girls, a trip to the pumpkin patch, and their families. The Upsilon chapter also held the two traditional date parties during the Winter quarter. In the Spring quarter a formal and date party were also organized. During the month of May, scavenger hunt around town for the girls hosted a basketball tournament to have bonding time with Phi Sigma to raise money for each other and the Foster Reading Center in Evanstonnew members. In One of the Fall, the chapter became very involved with the Off-The-Street Club in Chicago. The chapter organized many exciting things Kappa did was make a "Harlem Shake" video which included our house mother; this was a pumpkin carving event blast to make and was great for the children at Halloween and a Christmas Tree decorating party in Decembereveryone to be able to see.
This fall Beta Chi was very excited to host another Philanthropy event with the Chi Psi fraternity called the Run Forrest Run .5K. This event was a hit, participants completed a .5 mile run then enjoyed some shrimp and the Forrest Gump Movie. In November Beta Chi also hosted “Kappa Kindness Week” throughout the week Kappas participated in random acts kindness such as free doughnuts or buying someone Starbucks. We also raised pop can tops for the Ronald McDonald house, visited the hospital for Hospice Appreciation week, and made tie blankets. To celebrate the end of the week we had a RIF event at Picadome Elementary here in Lexington. This semester alone Beta Chi completed 2,729 service hours as a chapter. To end the semester, we celebrated with decorating the house for Christmas and attending a University of Kentucky Hockey game. To conclude this semester was filled with philanthropy and sisterhood.
The Beta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma supports our national nonprofit “Reading is Fundamental”. The chapter increased participation in campus Panhellenic philanthropyis very passionate about working with RIF and their mission. The new members were not as familiar This past semester Beta Chi has developed a unique relationship with Kappa ritual as they hoped to bea local Title 1 Elementary School, resulting Russell Cave Elementary in kappa Klassrooms to cover very specific ritualnorth Lexington. Before the school year began, formal the Beta Chi chapter procedures and history. Northwestern University in 2006-2007 was comprised donated over $2000 worth of approximately 7,750 undergraduate students. Northwestern is consistently one school supplies to the teachers to help supplement some of the nation's top 15 Universities in the United States with 11 sororities and 17 fraternitiescost that they pay out of their own pockets. 35% of This semester our chapter members have had the student body is active opportunity to assist in Greek lifeclassrooms on a weekly basis. Upsilon had 120 members Sisters helped with 54 living reading activities in the Kappa house. The chapter members hail from all over the world, including Turkey, Jordan, Englandclassroom, grading papers and Israelother tasks teachers needed help with. The chapter’s primary goals included improved chapter committee and philanthropy involvement. To achieve these goalsDuring Recruitment, with the women expanded committee roleshelp of potential new members, the chapter made over 7000 flashcards to promote cognition of sight words and committee heads basic math and number recognition skills. These flashcards were expected in English and Spanish to delegate leadership and responsibilityaccommodate the 54% of the students who come from Spanish-speaking households. The chapter elected new chapter officers and conducted a team consultation with Kellogg students were then able to improve take these flashcards home during our Reading is Key Carnival that occurred later in the semester. At the Carnival, chapter officer interaction, make meetings more efficient members assisted in running various carnival games which were open to all students and improve the way public. All funds raised at the chapter set its goalscarnival went straight to Russell Cave Elementary. The expansion of At the old carnival, Beta Chi hosted a booth where children participated in a literacy activity and new officers’ transition period allowed at the end of each student received a book. Throughout the new officers year, Beta Chi has purchased over 1400 books which went directly to be better trained the students and equipped extras were given to teachers to fulfill keep in their new rolesclassroom libraries.
During the fall, Beta Chi Chapter was lucky enough to host many alumni. In 2008August, we held the University opened a campus official ground-breaking ceremony for our new home, in Education Citywhich the entire chapter, Dohaalumni, House Board, Qatar with programs in journalism and communicationconstruction team were present to celebrate the occasion. The Office In October, we hosted the pledge class of Fraternity and Sorority Life hires an additional staff member 1967 back to give specific attention campus to receive their 50-year pins and celebrate Founders Day with the culturally-based organizationschapter. Northwestern begins GreekBuildLater in the fall, an effort among all four Greek councils to fund raise for we had visits from author and build a Habitat for Humanity housesister, Holly K. Members of Dunn, who shared her story and her new book with Beta Chi and the Northwestern Greek UK community work together to break down negative stereotypes about Greek life and service their community by going , as well as a visit from sister Ashley Judd, who came to the build site on Saturdays, interacting spend time with the family for whom the house is being built and participating in fun fundraising events sisters on and off campus.
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Recently, we welcomed a new chapter to campus and have had representatives from the new chapter visit with us and discuss their plans for fortifying the Panhellenic community. We have welcomed our largest pledge class yet from the largest freshman class that UK has seen. Overall, the chapter is excited to welcome our new members and has enjoyed all of our events this year and the chance to become closer as a sisterhood. This year, we focused on making our sisterhood grow stronger through sisterhood events and exemplifying the values of our chapter across campus.
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'''Sesquicentennial Celebration'''
