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From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.:
==2011==
The Gamma Iota chapter continues to be involved across the Washington University campus through athletics, philanthropy, greek life, and many other campus organizations, We were honored to receive the Scholarship Award from the Zeta Provence in recognition of our academic achievements. In the spring our philanthropy event, Kappa Karaoke, had a remarkable turnout when students filled the athletic center to watch and participate in the event. The proceeding week's fundraising and book drives provided donations to Lydia's House, a St Louis area program that provides transitional housing for battered women and their children. Books donated to the children at Lydia'Housing:'''s House help promote literacy awareness as per the Reading is Fundamental campaign.
We continue to be involved in other philanthropy events and intramural sports across campus. Our chapter participates in Thurtene Carnival, the oldest and largest student-run carnival in the United States. Pairing up with Kappa Sigma fraternity, we once more orchestrated a successful facade and 45 minute performance. The months we spent preparing paid off when we won Best Production. Additionally, our chapter continues to run successful sisterhood events. Kappa Kookout and the Thanksgiving potluck were two popular opportunities we took to bond over a delicious meal. "Walk to the Arch" continues to be a popular event in our chapter, for which we walk 8 miles downtown to the St Louis Arch decked out in Kappa gear. The proceeds from the merchandise we sell for this fundraising event are donated to the Kappa Foundation and the Rose McGill Fund.
Greek Life continues to have a strong presence on our campus as its dynamic and enthusiastic members explore their interests and contribute their talents throughout the Washington University community. As more young women turn to Sororities as a way to branch out socially and formulate life-long friendships, the influx of girls entering Recruitment each year has steadily grown in size. This past fall the Panhellenic Association opted to invite another sorority to our Greek community, settling upon Kappa Delta after an extensive selection process. Kappa Delta's first Recruitment will occur Spring Semester in 2013. Washington University's Greek Life continues to hold the community to a high standard, honoring the Arete mission statement adopted nearly five years ago. Members of Greek Life uphold values of integrity, individuality, nobility in character, intellectual success, and social responsibility. The women's Panhellenic Association and the men's Interfraternity Council continue to coordinate initiatives to improve the new member period and affirm a comfortable transition as initiated chapter members. Additionally, Greek women continue to have a strong presence pursuing academics and social progress. Many are involved in writing for feminist college publications, and our teacher appreciation event is always a big hit.
We continue to struggle to define the best way to design our committee system. It is sometimes difficult to make sure everyone can be as involved as they want to be in such a large chapter. After reorganizing our chapter into three broad committees, we realized that this increased member confusion as to where their responsibilities were aligned. This Fall we voted to change back to subcomittees specific to the responsibilities of each chapter council position.
==Highlights of 2020s:==
