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 '''Eta Iota, Creighton University, established in 1878 in Omaha, Nebraska'''  '''Chapter Founded at April 2, 2005'''  '''338 initiates (as of June 2012)'''  ----------------------------- '''Some of Eta Iota’s Outstanding Alumnae:''' (If you have chapter alumna who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)   '''Fraternity Council Officers:'''  '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:'''  '''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''  --------------- ==The Early Years==Edward Creighton, born in Ohio in 1820, was a successful businessman before he moved to Omaha in 1856. In addition to his significant role in developing the transcontinental telegraph line, Edward figured prominently in cattle ranching, banking and freight operations. When he died in November 1874 without a will, his fortune passed to his wife, Mary Lucretia Creighton. Mary Lucretia Creighton was known for her charitable work; Mary personally delivered food, money and other items to needy Omaha families. After her death in 1876, Mary’s will — drafted after inheriting her husband’s wealth — provided $100,000 as a memorial to her late husband “to purchase the site for a school in the city of Omaha, and erect buildings thereon for a school of the class and grade of a college.” The responsibility of starting a school with Mary Lucretia Creighton’s bequest fell to Bishop James O’Connor, and it was the bishop who enlisted the Society of Jesus to operate Creighton University. Since Fr. Roman Shaffel led five Jesuits (and two lay teachers) to open Creighton in September 1878, Creighton has been home to hundreds of Jesuits. More than 50 Women attended Creighton University on as early as 1892, when Kate Drake was part of the first class of the College of Medicine. As members of Creighton’s professional schools and University College, women attended many of the same classes as male undergraduates. However, it was not until fall 1951 that women were allowed to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.   ==The First Year (From The Key, spring 2005)==On April 2, 2005, 44 Creighton University women were initiated as members of the Eta Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is one . The new members were initiated and the chapter installed by Fraternity President Priscilla Murphy Gerde, Purdue. Katie Rieff, Eta Iota’s first chapter President, was honored to have the Fraternity President pin her badge on her during this memorable occasion. Assisting in the Installation service were Susie Eynatten Hughes, Missouri, Director of Membership; Joan Cook Cohen, Colorado, Extension Chairman; Stacie Quinn Neely, Idaho, Regional Director of Alumnae; Mary Campbell Ford, West Virginia, Regional Director of Chapters; Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Kansas State, Province Director of Alumnae; and Risa Pierce Flanders, Kansas State, Province Director of Chapters. Carlan Lind Wolfe, Nebraska, served as Eta Iota’s Coordinator of Chapter Development, and Kara Albert, Westminster, served as the youngest Greek organizations on campusChapter Leadership Consultant. An abundance  Sigma, Nebraska, was Eta Iota’s Key Sister Chapter with members of energy Theta, Missouri; Omicron Deuteron, Simpson; Omega, Kansas; Chi, Minnesota; Beta Zeta, Iowa; Gamma Alpha, Kansas State; Gamma Theta, Drake; Gamma Iota, Washington (St. Louis); Delta Omicron, Iowa State; and enthusiasm drives this young chapter Zeta Zeta, Westminster, serving as it discovers its place Key Sisters for the charter members. All those involved in Creighton’s the weekend’s activities provided a warm welcome to the new chapter.  ==Highlights of 2000-2010==Creighton University is a top ranked Jesuit University with more than 7,000 students of diverse faiths and races from across the United States and 41 countries. Eta Iota has grown steadily from their initial 44 charter members. The Creighton Greek Communitycommunity has also grown from five to seven NPC members. As our  Our chapter searches for its identity is full of charming, intelligent young women who enjoy spending time with each other. Some of Kappa's best moments are the Sisterhood retreats we have come every semester. These retreats are a great way to appreciate what links all bond with the older active members, and can be a lot of fun; Just last year we sported our very own "Kappa Olympics." We also have many social events throughout the year, from date parties and formal dances to sisterhood retreats and study hours. Over half of our chapter is involved in three or more organizations outside of us together Kappa, and many hold executive positions in what ways we those organizations. Kappas are known for their presence at other Greek organizations' philanthropies, and most recently, Eta Iota was recognized for its superb involvement in Relay for Life, an all uniquenight event to benefit the American Cancer Society.

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Locally'''Philanthropy:'''  '''Chapter Convention Awards:'''   ==Highlights of 2020s:===From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, Kappa Kappa Gamma can provide a welcoming “home away from home” for any woman who wants to pursue new avenueschanges on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenge conventional wisdomchallenges and how they were overcome, etc.:Housing: Philanthropy:Chapter Convention Awards:   -------------------------------'''Note to Chapter Registrar:'''Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and seek a leadership organization whose main goal is back issues of The Key to fill in any gaps in the success of each individual memberabove historical highlights. Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma can support each other If your chapter archives are not complete, please research your university library, campus newspaper and learn yearbook archives for newsworthy information about themselves while participating in philanthropic endeavorsyour chapter. Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or House Board members, social events, academic pursuitslocal Alumnae Association members, or your Province Director of Chapters for assistance. Your efforts will ensure a complete and leadership opportunitiesaccurate history of your chapter for future generations to enjoy!