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'''Eta Nu Founded January 10, 2009'''
----- ==History Increasing political awareness and political and economic liberty of University==women continued to grow through the 1970s decade. Opposition to the Vietnam War, nuclear weapons, hostility to the authority of government and big business were popular. Advocacy of world peace and the environmental movement increased dramatically.
Santa Clara University, founded Notable events were: a rise in the use of terrorism by militant organizations around the world; in 1972 students proudly watched as Mark Spitz won seven gold medals in 1851 swimming for the US. Days later eleven Israeli athletes were massacred by Palestinian terrorists; Kent State University shootings with four killed and nine injured caused disbelief and shock throughout the Society country; President Nixon resigned in 1974 while facing charges of Jesus as Santa Clara College, is California’s oldest institution impeachment for the Watergate scandal; Vietnam War came to a close in 1975; space exploration continued; first supercomputer was created; verdict of higher educationRoe vs. It Wade was established on handed down by the site Supreme Court; voting age for all federal and state elections was lowered to 18 years; United States held its first Earth Day with thousands of Mission Santa Clara de Asís, college students participating; and the eighth presence and rise of significant numbers of women as heads of state and heads of governments around the original 21 California missions.world increased
The college originally operated as a preparatory school and did not offer courses of collegiate rank until 1853. Following the Civil War, enrollment increased and by 1875, the size of the student body was 275. One-third of the students were enrolled in the collegiate division; the remainder attended the college’s preparatory and high school departments.
Santa Clara experienced slow and steady growth during its first 60 years, becoming the University of Santa Clara in 1912 when the schools of engineering and law were added. In 1925, the high school was separated from the university, taking the name of Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1928.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
For 110 years, Santa Clara was an all-male school. In 1961, women were accepted as undergraduates, and Santa Clara became the first coeducational Catholic university in California. The number of students tripled over the next decade. The size of the faculty also tripled, and the university began the largest construction program in school history, building eight residence halls, a student union and the athletic stadium.
In the early 1970s, the board of trustees voted to limit the size of the undergraduate population, an action that was intended to preserve the character and ensure the quality of the university for generations to come.
In 1985, the university adopted Santa Clara University as its official name.
The 106-acre campus is located in Santa Clara, Calif., at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, approximately two miles from San Jose International Airport. The university enjoys a moderate climate year-round; the sun shines approximately 300 days a year.
At the center of the campus is Mission Santa Clara de Asís, surrounded by the roses and palm trees ==Highlights of the historic Mission Gardens. The more than 50 buildings on campus include residence halls, two libraries, a student center and extensive athletic facilities.1980s:==
==Colonization==The colonization Recruitment Delta Nu was led by Joanie Cook Cohen, Colorado, and assisted by Coordinator one of nine sororities at the University of Chapter Development Amanda Compton Ruffo, UC Irvine; Chapter Consultant Jessica Myers, Washington; Leadership Consultant Kate Greene, Ohio State and Tara Singhal, CreightonMassachusetts. Also participating in this Recruitment were members from big sister chapter UC Davis assisted by the UC Berkeley and Stanford chaptersIn 1988 Phi Mu sorority closed due to a small membership. Recruitment events There were held on the Kappa Alpha Theta patio, at St. Clare’s Catholic Church and in the tent Delta Gamma used 12 men’s fraternities but one was forced to close for Recruitment. Kappa’s colonization Recruitment was a true Panhellenic experiencebreaking social probation. Interviews for During the charter class were conducted at decade the Starbucks immediately off campus as no events could be held on the campus where Greeks are not recognized by the universitychapter selected various goals to work toward. Exceptional support was received from the members of the San Jose and East Bay Alumnae Associations They were as well as other associations in the Bay Area who eagerly participated in new member interviews and assumed positions on the advisory and house boards. Cristin Carone Sanchezfollows: to create a better national image through communication, UC San Diegocommittees, opened her home for the planning and membership selection meetings. Eta Nu’s preference brunch advisers; improve chapter relations with alumnae; and through programming and formal pledging were held at limiting the San Jose Doubletree Inn where 87 new members were pledged on October 18amount of social events, 2008to emphasize the importance of scholarship to pledges and actives.
The months before Eta Nu was installed Both pledges and actives were a unique period for the charter members of Eta Nu Chapter. The new members were able to bond and nourish the new chapter in a short time. These women worked hard to build a strong Kappa reputation extremely active on campus and build strong relationships with in the Greek community at Santa Clara. They looked for philanthropy with service to support and developed a strong feeling of sisterhoodothers. One chapter president said that the “People Power” of Delta Nu is its greatest asset. They annually celebrated Founders Day with a special dinner at the chapter’s first social events was a lovely semichapter house and recognized their alumnae with their 50-, 65- and 75-formal held in Novemberyear pins.
As a new chapter on campus, Eta A proud achievement came in 1984 when Delta Nu faced several challenges. Where to hold won the weekly meetings was solved by making arrangements with StU Mass Gold Chapter Excellence Award for finishing first in nine of ten categories. Clare’s Church near They demonstrated excellence in member involvement in campus. As the new kids on the blockactivities, scholarship (highest GPA), the members faced judgments from those who were not ready to accept a new group on campus. The new members had to learn to open up and accept each other as sisters. This was accomplished very quickly and easily. They accomplished this by dividing the new members into small groups each weekfund raising, meeting together and sharing stories about themselves. Through thispublic relations, friendships were formed and the groups felt more comfortable with each otherofficer training.
==Installation==In 1988, the chapter was faced with its greatest challenge when Panhellenic switched to a deferred rush in the spring and an open rush in the fall.
Eta Nu Chapter was installed Individuals annually were recognized on January 10varsity sports teams, 2009honoraries, in a ceremony held in Berkeley. All ceremonies for this installation were held in the chapter house during the UC Berkeley winter break when the chapter members weren’t in residence. This made it possible for the Santa Clara charter members to spend the weekend nights sleeping in sleeping bags in the chapter house which gave them the experience Mortar Board, Order of living in a chapter house. Several additional members from the other province chapters joined the charter members for this slumber party.The 77 charter members were warmly welcomed into the traditions Omega, Golden Key Honor Society, Who’s Who, Panhellenic and Student Government officers, and history of Kappa Kappa Gamma during their initiationvarsity cheerleaders.
Fraternity President Denise Rugani, UC Davis; Chapter Consultant Jessica Meyer, Washington and Pi Province Director of Chapters Amanda Compton Ruffo, UC Irvine, led the new members through a beautiful and memorable initiation. Extension Chairman Joanie Cook Cohen, Colorado, oversaw the installation planning.
Following the Fireside Friday evening, as everyone enjoyed dessert, the chapter received gifts from chapters and alumnae associations. A badge to be worn by the chapter president was given to the chapter by the San Francisco Bay alumnae associations; the philanthropy badge was presented by Joanie Cohen on behalf of the Denver Alumnae Association to be worn by the philanthropy chairman and a scholarship dangle to be worn or presented to a member as the chapter decided was presented by Carol George Sanders, Cal State Northridge.'''Housing:'''
The installation brunch followed In 1984 there were 60 active members living in the installation at chapter house. In 1985, the Clark Kerr Conference Center atrium and banquet room on campushouse underwent many renovations. Chapter members from All of the UC Davisbedrooms, UC Berkeley the den and Stanford chapters assisted with study rooms were painted. New wallpaper and drapes were added in the installationdining room. Members from New drapes and mattresses were placed in the other Pi Province chapters bedrooms, new tables, chairs and associations curtains were there added to welcome Eta Nu as the Fraternity’s newest chapter. This was a beautifulstudy room, sunny northern California weekendand the outside classic front columns and shutters were painted. This installation would not have been possible without In 1989 the exceptional support of the UC Berkeley living room and TV room were redecorated. The Delta Nu chapter, its house board, advisers was the most beautiful and alumnae. It was a fabulous Kappa effortcared for sorority house on the U Mass campus.
At the first chapter council meeting, Chapter Consultant Jessica Myers presented and displayed the archives which the Fraternity sent to Eta Nu to start its chapter archives. After initiation, the women continued to make an effort to establish the chapter’s role on campus as well as in the community. During the spring, the chapter held its first informal Recruitment and pledged 16 new members. These women were initiated as the quarter came to an end.
==2009-2010==Throughout the decade, Delta Nu was outstanding in its service and fundraising for others. They annually held their Halloween Party for the children of Amherst, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, and service at Boltwood.
After One year they sponsored a wonderfully relaxing summerchild in New Mexico with money and gifts, raised money for the members returned to campus refreshed Missing and excited Exploited Children, helped construct a new playground for the new year. One of the biggest changes and most exciting moments was getting its own chapter house. The house had been completely renovated during the summer Fort River Project, and was beautiful with creative decorations such as small fleur-de-lis tiles other Greeks raised several thousand dollars for Cancer, participated in the floor. Seventeen amazing Kappas lived in the house this first year. The house made walk-a huge difference in strengthening -thon for the chapter. The members were able to spend more time together Jimmy Fund, and have a place for planted thousands of bulbs on the meetings and sisterhood eventsU Mass campus.
The members were excited to plan and hold the chapter’s first official fall Recruitment. The themes for three of the days were Kappa is a Girl’s Best Friend, Dr. Seuss and the Secret Garden preference party. On October 14, 2009, Eta Nu pledged 41 new members.
In addition to a semi-formal, the chapter carried out several philanthropic activities. These included Kappa Kare Packages. Several groups of women put together small baskets of items such as decorated baby bibs, diapers, bottles and pacifiers. These baskets were given to a women’s shelter in San Francisco where they were given to 15 women with babies.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
The chapter was composed of a diverse group of women who participated in all school events and were leaders, scholars and athletes who exuded compassion and leadership throughout the entire campus. After initiation in January 2010, the chapter had 118 members.
Since the chapter was only a year old, it was extremely difficult to make itself known and respected as those qualities come with time. Another hardship the chapter experienced was the dwindling participation in non-mandatory chapter events. The chapter made it a priority to be more involved and supportive. During that year, the members demonstrated through their actions and dedication that although a young chapter, it was a group of extremely strong and intellectual women who individually were amazing but together were unstoppable. The women of Eta Nu progressed immensely in 2009 and became stronger as a united unit which showed the true meaning behind sisterhood.
The 2010 year was one filled with chapter development and sisterhood events for the women ==Highlights of Eta Nu. Following winter break on January 9, 2010, 41 new members were initiated. The UC Berkeley chapter graciously welcomed Eta Nu to its chapter house for a beautiful initiation ceremony. Following this initiation, Eta Nu celebrated the chapter’s first anniversary.1990s:==
Winter 2010 was filled The1990s were often considered the true dawn of the Information Age. Info-age digital technologies became widely used by the general public. Highlights include: Gulf War with philanthropic and sisterhood events. The chapter had two teams participate Iraq began in Alpha Phi’s star search 1991, the same year as the Soviet Union’s dissolution ended; funeral procession of Diana, Princess of Wales, was mourned worldwide; bombings of the World Trade Center and helped contribute the Oklahoma City Federal Building led to their philanthropic efforts. Eta Nu continued to show a campus-wide presence with a large turnout for Kappas to the Game awareness of domestic and international terrorism as a successful parents weekend meet-and-greet at the chapter house. The winter Reading is Fundamental (RIF) event real threat; Columbine High School massacre occurred; President Bill Clinton was a successful chapter book collection followed dominant political figure and scarred by reading the Lewinsky scandal; youth culture embraced environmental issues; record numbers of women were elected to second-grade students in a nearby elementary school. Eta Nu brought home first and second place high office in Kappa Alpha Theta’s dodge ball tournament and proudly displayed the trophies in the chapter houseUS. The annual Sapphire Ball was held at ’92 became known as the beginning “Year of February in the beautiful Corinthian Grand Ballroom in San JoseWoman.”
Spring quarter started with the chapter’s first on-campus Relay for Life and its first Kappapalooza event which raised more than $2,500 for an organization called Four Pearls Delta Nu remained one of nine sororities and the Kappa FoundationAlpha Epsilon Phi colonized. Eta Nu wore matching Kappapalooza tank tops Theta Chi and danced the night away with fellow students, sold auction tickets and manned the busy kitchenAlpha Tau Gamma were welcomed back to campus after suspension. The chapter won first place in Sigma Chi’s Derby Days. An Eta Nu member Phi Mu Delta’s charter was chosen as the Derby Darling revoked after a stellar performance in the athletic activities. At the spring Panhellenic awards event, Eta Nu won the award for Chapter Progress, and its member Christine Ahlstrom was elected Panhellenic Presidentviolating Massachusetts anti hazing laws.
==2010Some of the chapter goals during the decade were as follows: to improve cultural and academic awareness; to improve commitment to sisterhood; to promote New Member involvement before Initiation; to increase participation of all members in both mandatory and non-2011==mandatory events; and to promote faculty and alumnae relations.
Fall Recruitment In 1995 the chapter won Greek Sing. In 1996 Delta Nu was successful resulting in welcoming 54 chosen by the Fraternity to pilot an entirely new membersmember program which was to last only six weeks. The chapter celebrated the new pledge class with an interactive sisterhood In 1997 at a sports venue filled with trampoline walls and floors. The chapter celebrated Founders Day with the San Jose Alumnae AssociationRho Province Meeting, and they won the fall pledge class was initiated November 13, 2010Most Improved Chapter Award.
Eta Nu’s chapter house was located one block from The U Mass social system became more restrictive. Kappas held their Date Party in the Santa Clara campus which made it fall and their formal in the perfect gathering spot for spring. They instituted a Crush Party where the 160 members and their activitiescould invite two guests. The annual Dessert Exchange was held for all sororities.
In addition to seeing the Kappa sistersIndividual members were selected for honoraries, many incentives to attend the non-mandatory events such as apparel distribution and baked goods were instituted to emphasize the importance Society of attendance Women Engineers, Golden Key, Dean’s List, PH offices, Greenpeace, International Studies Association, Boltwood, cheerleading, Theatre Guild, Arabic Club, Truman Scholarship, and reiterated what was considered a valid excusetwo Phi Beta Kappas.
Another challenge Said one president, “Our goal was getting to know each other in a chapter promote our scholarship through new programs and activities so that had nearly tripled in size in three years. To assist we could combine our college life with thissisterhood to the fullest to strengthen and fulfill our hearts, several small sisterhoods were heldsoul, and mind. We went from 7th place in scholarship to #1.”
In 2011Challenges were the involvement of second semester seniors and morale, Eta Nu continued establishing itself as spirit and attendance. The chapter held two scholarship banquets and recognized sisters with a leading fraternity on campus3. It joined in every possible philanthropy event hosted by other Greek organizations0 or higher, took an as well as those who made the Dean’s List. New members and their parents were invited to attend the banquets and the active role in members could invite anyone they wished. Senior Week was very special with activities, dinners and events. Bid Day, Heart Sis Night, Core Families and Initiation were highlights of the campus Panhellenic and fully involved itself in several clubs on campusyear. Eta Nu celebrated A BBQ recognized the second anniversary of its founding and looked forward alumnae special to another building yearthe chapter.
Winter quarter 2011 began with the chapter hosting a Fraternity Trainer whose topic was developing bonding and trust between the members.
The chapter members participates in several philanthropies this year including Alpha Phi’s philanthropy Star Search, Jog for Jill walking in support of the late Berkeley Kappa Jill Costell, Mr. Casanova and Panhellenic’s fundraiser. To support RIF, Eta Nu supported Dr. Seuss Day by reading and making hats with children at a local elementary school.'''Chapter Convention Awards:'''
Spring quarter began with a visit from Fraternity Leadership Consultant Kristin Hanricka. The members hosted an alumnae event at the Kappa Kastle chapter house. This was a huge success, and the members hoped it would become an annual event.
The chapter took part in several philanthropies this quarter including Theta dodge ball where it placed third and later that day its Evolution ==Highlights of Superior Being mural took first place; Sigma Chi hosted its Derby Days and Eta Nu took first place in the Fashion Show; Kappa held its Relay for Life and Delta Gamma hosted its annual Anchor Splash. Kappa Karnival was a huge hit and included a dunk tank and water obstacle course. The Greek Awards event was held in downtown San Jose where Eta Nu received the following individual awards: Greek Scholars Robin Landis and Carolyn Linck; Spirit of Service Ellen Thompson; Panhellenic Award of Distinction Megan Sopko and Charlotte Allen; and Outstanding New Member Dominque Troy. Eta Nu also received the Outstanding Chapter Program Award.2011==
Fall quarter began with Recruitment The University of Massachusetts Amherst has seen some changes so far in this decade. From the beautification of the Southwest part of campus to making resident halls and a visit from Leadership Consultant Kelcey Schmidtclassrooms more eco-friendly, Georgia Southernthe university is seeing improvements. The chapter celebrated its successful Recruitment with a 1980’s-themed bid night where town of Amherst has been working to clean up the 57 new members were taken ice skating and town by allowing stricter police enforcement to a potluck maintain public safety. Following the loss of the New England Patriots at Superbowl XLVI, the police reacted to the riots on the KastleUMass Campus. This year riot made national news, as students were arrested for gathering in large groups and taunting police officials. Meanwhile, the chapter celebrated Founders Day 2011 at women of Delta Nu were welcoming the Kappa Kastle with many local alumnaeLeadership Consultant sent from National.
The chapter had now grown to 160 active members, and the chapter received an Academic Focus Letter from the Fraternity Council. Eta Nu met the challenge, and all its members shot for Pi, a new academic plan developed by the Vice President Academic Excellence.
=='''Philanthropy:'''In Spring of 2012==, Delta Nu raised over $2,000 at the Annual Pink Party! Pink Party raises money to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure to Breast Cancer. Every year the sisters host a Barbeque and raffle off great prizes like Red Sox tickets and gift cards to Amherst's local eateries. At this years fundraiser, the sisters also hosted a Trunk Show, with parts of the proceeds going to the philanthropy. And on this day, we wear pink.
2012 was a great year for Santa Clara Kappas! We have officially established ourselves as a presence among the campus, enough so that our Panhellenic Council was able to add another sorority after our successful charter. Kappa joined in every possible philanthropy event that was hosted by other Greek organizations as we support all our other sorority sisters and try to keep the sense of community alive. Eta Nu was an active part of our Panhellenic delegation as well fully involved in various clubs and leadership roles around campus. Eta Nu celebrated its 3nd birthday of the Chapter's installment and looked forward to another successful year keeping our foothold as one of the top sororities.
Eta Nu’s winter quarter began quickly as our first week back was Initiation Week! Planned by our wonderful Marshal, the week was filled with bonding experiences '''Convention Awards:'''Honorable mention for the Epsilon Class as well as the “families” within Kappa. Girls decorated they key boxes so that after receiving their keys, they would have a safe place to store them which would be unique to them. That Friday, Fireside was hosted at our wonderful Chapter House and then all the New Members as well as some actives drove to Sarah Bedford’s house in Hillsboro in order to have a sleepover before Saturday morning initiation. The remaining actives drove out the next morning bright and early to help set up and participate in the ritual. Many advisors and family members came and even some alumnae from the area. We were especially blessed to have the mother of our new sister, Erin Root and the sister of Ellie Mcquestion in attendance as well. Signature Philanthropy Event
After that Eta Nu settled back into a regular routine. We elected our new officers and had a smooth transition period and officer voting that was overseen by Sareena Helton, the LC, when she came to visit us. Her trip was filled with fun adventures including the aquarium. Following a page from last year, we had a wonderful Sisterhood event to see the movie “The Vow” and there was not a dry eye in the theatre. Kappa supported Delta Gamma’s philanthropy event “Anchor Slam” by cheering on the competitors. Other philanthropies that Eta Nu was represented at included Jog for Jill: walking in support ==Highlights of the late Berkeley Kappa, Jill Costell as well as Alpha Phi Star Search where Eta Nu was able to show off our amazing dance-moves and support a great cause. Eta Nu also hosted a wonderful brunch and house tours during Parent’s Weekend as we left old shirts and pictures of events around the house so our parents could see the bonds we had formed. 2014==
March held two important events including the ever anticipated Sapphire Ball as well as our RIF day. To promote RIF, Eta The Delta Nu supported Drchapter has had a very busy and exciting calendar year. Suess' day We were awarded Best Philanthropy by reading the PanHellenic council. Throughout the year we took part in many different events and making hats at a local elementary school where had good philanthropic involvement. We took part in Relay for Life, which is close to our hearts due to the Principal fact that our housemother, Myrtle Wright, is a mother to a kappathree-time cancer survivor. We also partook participated in a joint effort with Sigma Chi to host a team for Relay for Life so we could have people walking all 24 hours Autism speaks and our favorite event of the event. After working hard on our academicsyear, Greek Week, Kappa placed 1st in April of 2015. Also during the Panhellenic Compilation so spring we were able to compete in all events held our annual Pink Party philanthropy at our house in support of the Spring as we were no longer on our “Focus Plan” - way to be academically excellent girls! Susan G. Komen foundation.
Spring for Eta Nu started off Leadership Consultant Joe paid us a visit in the spring, which went very successfully and then again in fall, Leadership Consultant Malerie came to spend some time with the taking us and spread her knowledge of the composite pictureskappa. We also had a wonderful date Dash of “Dynamic Duos” trainer in the spring come to teach us more about committees and girls were ever so creativeinvolvement. Kappa Alpha Theta's In fall we had our annual Reading is Fundamental philanthropywith Big Brother Big Sister at our Dr. Seuss Party. Another exciting thing that occurred was that one of the Fall 2013 sisters, Theta DodgeballMarisa Mazzoni, which allowed Eta Nu to demonstrate our athletic ability as we won after a fiercely competitive final round versus Alpha Phiattended Leadership Academy in Ohio. In keeping with Some things our Philanthropic support, Kappa had multiple teams participate in Sigma Chi’s “Derby Days” where the chapter worked on trying to improve was senior team took first with their can construction of “Life, Liberty, involvement and the Pursuit of Frattiness” design. The Juniors wow'd in the fashion show with their bathroom, attendance at events and the rest of Eta Nu showed their talents during the Sigma Sing-Offhouse meeting. Kappa placed second overall at the event which Another goal we were very pleased about as set for ourselves was to try to create a more unified chapter council so we always enjoy supporting great causescould work with each other better and reach our full potential.
Next, Eta The Delta Nu supported Sigma Pi’s philanthropy by participating chapter holds our chapter meetings in our chapter room located in their All-Day Volleyball Tournament where after a heated battle, we placed 2nd overallthe basement of our house. Congrats Girls! As spring The chapter is always filled with philanthropy events, Greek Awards are hosted reward all an owned house just off of our hard work as a Panhellenic Associationcampus. This yearThe university does not own it, Kappa was recognized for Outstanding Fraternity Values, Outstanding New Member Program and Outstanding New Member, Cynthia Baricevicit is owned by the Springfield Housing Association. Our biggest honor was being named Outstanding Chapter of the Year! This was our first time and hopefully not our last!
For sisterhood, we took a wonderful hike up and Delta Nu’s housing has been around Palo Alto and some of on our pictures made it to the cover photo campus for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Facebook page. We were very excited about this! Kappa Karnival had a record of 34 teams participate and continues to grow as our annual event gathers more awarenessquite some time. The day Our first chapter house was perfect weather to walk around the carnival-like events located on 314 Lincoln Avenue and eat popcorn, snow-cones, and cotton-candysisters lived there from 1946 until 1964. We were able In 1964 our chapter moved to raise over $700 at the door and over $2000 from the teams! We were even dubbed with the title of being Sigma Chi’s “Favorite Event of the Spring Quarter”. While Karnival may have been Sigma Chi’s favorite event32 Nutting Avenue, which is currently still the girls favorite event was our Kappa Kandyland themed Spring Semi-Formal Dancehouse we occupy today. The venue, It is a house located in downtown San Jose overlooked just off campus and is owned by the city which gave us some gorgeous views when we could tear ourselves away from the dance floorSpringfield housing association. To end The housing capacity for the night, the juniors, sophomores and freshman sent our seniors off in style with a VERY enthusiastic O-Pat. We were sorry to see them graduate in June, year was set at 52 but very excited fluctuates to see how they continue fit the amount of active sisters year to stay apart of Kappa Kappa Gamma! year.
As always, Fall Quarter began with a multitude of recruitment practices leading up to heavily anticipated Fall Recruitment! We had a surprise sisterhood to Santa Cruz for a fun day at the beach and of course, an opportunity for some wonderful pictures. This was a great way to let off some steam and catch-up before school started. Eta Nu’s attitude was always positive and it paid off as we received a fantastic Zeta Class of 51 members!
We could not have asked for a better group ==Highlights of girls to accept into our family after 2017=='''Philanthropy:'''2017 was a fun-filled night of bowling during Bid-Day and everyone wore great year for philanthropy within our adorable Recruitment/Bid-Day Shirts to “Stay Golden”chapter. The New Member program began shortly after that and continued throughout the fall quarterWe had five major events: Kappa Kissesfor Reading is Fundamental, Pink Party for Susan G. After recruitmentKomen, Pie a Frat Guy for our dance marathon forChildren’s Miracle Network, Eta Nu was blessed our Halloween party with a phenomenal visit from LCBig Brothers Big Sisters for Reading isFundamental, Kristi Wattsand Kappa Kappachinos for hurricane relief. We loved her Southern Charm and her ability In addition to the new philanthropy events added to connect with every girl she met in our chapter, we have been able to utilizecommittee work within each position in 2017 more than ever before. She met with all council members This has increased involvement and was able to co-teach a Zumba class with one of her fellow Texans at excitement for the house, Eta Nu definitely events and has some moves! We were sad allowed women without positions to see her leave but look forward to her upcoming visit in the Springget involved and demonstrateleadership.
Fall held a varieties of mixers including ones with fraternities '''Housing:'''We got some exciting house updates, such as well as a Cookie-Exchange with the newest new furniture and an addition to Santa Clara Panhellenicour chapter room.Our chapter goals included: Increasing senior involvement, Alpha Delta Pi. This was a great way new philanthropy ideas including eventsfor Eta Nu to help show their support of the new Sorority as well as meet their Charter ClassKappa Foundation, and holding more educational events.Our challenges included: Senior attendance and communication between CC and advisors. We also supported a local philanthropyAs for special events, Project Open-Hands, as girls served meals to we held our first ever Kappa Kappachinos event for the homelessKappa Foundationfor sisters affected by Hurricane Maria.
For Founders Day'''Campus changes:'''Recent changes on campus include an increasing emphasis on academic achievement. Each year, Eta Nu was invited itbecomes more and more difficult to be admitted to attend the Brunch hosted by UMass Amherst as a prospective student. The averageaccepted SAT scores and high school GPA requirements are currently higher than they have ever been.This has created a more competitive and more serious atmosphere surrounding schoolwork and academicexcellence on the San Jose Alumnae AssociationUMass Amherst campus. We had so much fun getting There is always construction going on around campus in an ongoing effort to mix improve our facilities.For example, an old building on campus called South College was renovated and mingle is now a beautifullocation with them as well as bring goodies classrooms and food open study space accessible to help celebrateall students. UMass Amherst also upheld itstitle of #1 Campus Dining in America from the Princeton Review. Our Panhellenic Delegation arranged As for a speaker our chapter, Delta Nu is full of dedicated, empowered, smart and strong women. So manyof us have found our best friends through this chapter. It’s wonderful to talk to all see such strong bonds formbetween the Sororities about how to protect ourselvesmembers of Delta Nu, “Girls Fight Back”. Many girls loved the enthusiasm the speaker showed as well as the audience participation and the sound effectswe hope to continue establishing lifelong friendships with oursisters.
Another Panhellenic '''Events:'''We consistently do our Halloween eventfor RIF with the local Big Brothers, Big Sisters. We havepumpkin painting, face painting, games, crafts, food, a haunted house, Greek Gatsby was hosted and Kappa participated by donating a basket lots of books for the silent auction as well as having girls attend the eventkids tochoose from. It was is a fun-filled night for the greek community success every year and Panhellenic was able we continue to raise money look for a wonderful charity. One of ways to improve the highlights of Fall Quarter was our new annual fall Semi-Formal event.In addition to Reading is Fundamental, Kappa Korral! Hosting a western-themed dance in the backyard was extremely fun as girls tried to two-step the night away Delta Nu chapter is involved with their dates. Hay-bales and saddles were generously donated for the night so pictures could be taken highlighting our themeSusan G. Girls enjoyed the atmosphere, music and the wonderful snacks! Our Fall closed with Big/Little Reveal Week! As always, this week was filled with presents, surprises, sweat, tears and QUITE a few late nightsKomenorganization. It went off without a hitch and all We hosted our annual Pink Party where we raised about $1600 for the families welcomed everyone their clan in a varieties of outfits and surprisesfight against breastcancer. We are glad that everyone was able to participate!
Eta Nu was also recognized on the national level for Honorable Mention for ==Highlights of 2018=='''Philanthropy:'''With a new year came a new local philanthropy. As a chapter, we decided to switch our Risk Management programlocal philanthropy from Susan G. This was Komen to the first time Ellie Fund. The Ellie Fund is based out of Needham, MA (where many current and former sisters grew up) and is a non-profit that Eta Nu was recognized fights breast cancer and provides free services to ease the effects on a national levelcancer patients and families. We are very excited held a spring BBQ to raise money for what is to come in 2013the Ellie Fund.
This past yearIn April, our Panhellenic Council added a new sororitywe participated in the annual UDance Marathon to raise money for Baystate Children's Hospital, Alpha Delta Pi. This makes five total sororities associated with our Panhellenic council. Alpha Delta Pi rushed after of the other sororities had met quota and had quite a turnout. They have been a great addition and we are excited about the expanding greek life. Eta Nu is located approximately one block from Santa Clara UniversityChildren's campusMiracle Network Hospitals. Our chapter house is home to 18 girls and our house mother and is a welcoming home UMass raised over $212,000 for all our sisters. While we are only associated with the city of Santa Clara, all our members attend Santa Clara Universityhospital. Santa Clara University Delta Nu is located in Santa Clara, California where palm trees and flowers cover the campusproud to have contributed to this amazing event.
The campus In the fall, we held our annual Halloween Party with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Reading is extremely picturesque and has over 5,000 undergraduate students as well as an additional 3,000 graduate studentsFundamental. Undergraduate students are in one of three schools: The College of Arts and SciencesIn December, we had Kappa Kappachinos to benefit the Leavey School of Business, or the The School of Engineering. Additionally for graduate students there is a school of Law Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation and the Counseling Psychology, Educationspecifically, and Pastoral Ministries programdisaster relief aid. Students have an array Both events were lots of 44 majors to pick from as well as many other minors. Santa Clara University is continually growing fun and improving their academic reputation.great successes!
-------------==Highlights of 2019=='''Highlights Philanthropy:'''The year 2019 was filled with many amazing philanthropy events, some of which were new. In February the 2020s:'Delta Nu's made Valentine' s Day cards for the veterans as well as sold Kappa Kisses (Information from chapter history reportsbags of Hershey kisses) for Reading is Fundamental. In March, scholarshipwe partnered with Theta Chi to raise money for FTK at their annual benefit concert by selling KKGrilled cheese. For greek week, group honors/awardswe were partnered with TKE in which we hosted "pie a Frat guy" to raise money for FTK. At the end of greek week, traditionssisters participated in Dance Marathon. To finish out the spring semester, special eventswe hosted a new event called Kappa Kones, changes on campus or within chapterwhich was an ice cream sundae bar raising money for the Ellie Fund. In October, overall nature we had a "Think Pink" week in which we sold pink bracelets raising money and awareness for breast cancer and the Ellie Fund. Also in the month of October, a handful of sisters went to the chapterAmherst Elementary School to read to the children. Finally, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etcin November we hosted our annual Kappa Kappuccinos at the house raising money for KKG Foundation Hurricane Relief.)
------------------------'''Campus Changes:'''In the spring of 2019, the campus opened up the new Isenberg building, also known as "The Hub". The campus center is also under construction right now.
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|Name= Eta Delta Nu|GreekSymbol= HNΔN|Image= [[File:Eta_NuDelta_Nu.jpg|200px]]|Founded= {{start date and years ago|20091942|0112|1012}}|College= [httphttps://www.scuumass.edu/ Santa Clara Universityof Massachusetts]|Location= Santa ClaraAmherst, CAMA|Homepage= [httphttps://santaclarakkgumass.wixkappa.comorg/kappalove Eta #/index Delta Nu WebsiteHomepage]|Media= [httphttps://wiki.kappakappagammakkg.org/index.php?title=Category:Eta_Nu Delta_Nu Media related to Eta Delta Nu Chapter]}}----
'''Santa Clara Universityof Massachusetts established 1863, Santa ClaraAmherst, Calif., established 1851Massachusetts'''
'''77 Charter MembersDelta Nu founded December 12, 1942 -- 20 charter members'''
'''299 1,851 initiates (as of June 20132018)'''
----Some of Chapter’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 OfficersCharter Members:'''Mary Elizabeth Bartlett, Jean Ellen Brown, Jean Burleigh Carlisle, Beatrice Emma Carnall, Florence Mary Daub, Norma May Deacon, Mary Francis Fitzgerald, Margaret Robert Gale, Norma Florence Gibson, Blanche Anne Gutfinski, Mary Evelyn Holton, Claire Dorothy Horton, Elizabeth Marie Huban, June Marie Kenney, Lucille Bridge Lawrence, Avis Mary Ryan, Priscilla Scott, Doris Jeanette Sheldon, May Marle Thayer, Martha Abbott Treml
'''Some of Delta Nu’s Outstanding Alumnae:'''
'''Fraternity Council Members:''' Wilma Winberg Johnson, Province Director of Alumnae 1979-1981, 1982-1983, Director of Philanthropies 1986 -1990, Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Board of Trustees 1994-1996, Graduate Counselor 1945-1947; E-Alice O'Connor Gorman, Province Director of Alumnae 1983-1985 '''Fraternity Loyalty Award Recipients:''' Wilma Winberg Johnson, 1994
'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''
Connie Benjamin Clery, 1992, Co-founder of Security on Campus, safety legislation activist;
'''Additional Outstanding Delta Nu Alumnae'''
Wilma Winberg (Johnson), Graduate Counselor 1945-1947;
Janice Persson (Williams), Graduate Counselor 1972-1973;
Monica Young (McKenney), Graduate Counselor 1974-1975;
Heather Hartman (Howard), Chapter Consultant 1989-1990;
Kristen White (Pease), Chapter Consultant 1996-1997;
Jill Heggie, Gymnast;
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==The Early Years==
Before a sorority system existed on the campus of Massachusetts State College, Delta Phi Gamma, open to all women of the college, served as a social organization. In the fall of 1931, this Greek letter society was divided into three closed groups, one of which was Alpha chapter of Sigma Beta Chi, founded February, 1932. In the fall of 1933, nineteen members moved into a house at 314 Lincoln Avenue. It was rented and was run on a cooperative plan.
In the fall of 1941, Sigma Beta Chi became interested in affiliating itself with a national fraternity and began negotiations with Kappa Kappa Gamma. In July, 1942, the members of Sigma Beta Chi were informed that the group had been granted a charter at the Kappa convention in Canada.
That fall a graduate counselor, Alice Anne Longley (Roberts), DePauw, introduced the chapter to Kappa ways, instructing the girls in sorority lore, and preparing them for their big days in December when the new Kappa chapter, Delta Nu, would be officially installed.
Kappa dignitaries arrived on campus for the installation weekend. Initiation for 33 was held on Saturday, December 12, 1942, and Delta Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma had become a fact. Much festivity followed with a candlelight banquet that night. A campus reception was held in the home of the college dean, William Machmer, the following day.
Members were active on campus, scholarship held high priority, and progress was made during that first year as Delta Nu members tried to achieve Kappa standards.
'''Housing'''
The war years affected the chapter. During 1944 and 1945, Delta Nu was housed at Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa while the brothers were serving in the armed forces. In the fall of 1943, sisters campaigned by setting up a booth in Stockbridge Hall where war bonds and stamps were sold. In the spring of 1946, Delta Nu alumnae were incorporated and purchased a new home at 314 Lincoln Avenue, the house once used by Sigma Beta Chi. Delta Nu had a permanent home; the boys would be back soon to take over the Phi Sigma Kappa house; a peacetime campus had returned.
'''Changes, Traditions and Honors'''
Agitation to change the name of the college from Massachusetts State to the University of Massachusetts mounted during the 1946–1947 school year. Several members of Delta Nu were outstanding in their efforts to effect such a change. Meetings with the legislature in Boston and on campus were attended. The effort was successful in the fall of 1947.
As the years progressed, members of Delta Nu achieved many honors, scholastic and social. A luncheon, in the Lord Jeffrey Inn on December 13, 1952, celebrated Delta Nu’s 10th anniversary as a member of the “Kappa family.” Alpha province members joined in the festivities.
In the spring of 1954, there were rumors of new housing for the chapter. Requests to President Jean Mather had taken effect. A joint sorority drive was led by Delta Nu to improve sorority housing. It was not until 1960–1961 that the house corporation began planning a new house. Three lots were purchased in 1962 and in the spring of 1964, Delta Nu moved to 32 Nutting Avenue. The dream was approaching reality. The move was so exciting. No one minded as the plumbers and carpenters continued to work. A cement-mixer in the middle of the formal living room was a commonplace thing.
At last the painting and papering were completed and the furnishings were in place. Delta Nu’s house was the first to be newly built for a campus sorority. With devoted alumnae help, the dream was realized.
In September, 1965, Delta Nu was host to the Alpha Province Meeting. The new house was formally dedicated that weekend. The three story brick structure was located at the end of one of Amherst’s quaint, characteristic streets and ideally near the campus. Frances Fatout Alexander, DePauw, Fraternity president, and Virginia Parker Blanchard, Boston, her assistant, were present at the house dedication.
Two years later, on December 10, 1967, a buffet, fraternity appreciation program, and gifts to charter members made a lively 25th anniversary party for Delta Nu.
Each of the previous 32-years brought recognition of achievement of members of the chapter. There have been nominations to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, elections to Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa, Scrolls, and Mortar Board. In 1968, an active won the Miss University title and that same year Delta Nu won first prize for its homecoming float. The first graduate counselor from the chapter was Wilma Winberg Johnson in 1945 who went to Iowa State University. Janice Persson Williams went to the University of Nebraska in 1972 to share her Kappa experience. In 1974, Monica Young served her graduate counsellorship at the University of Pittsburgh.
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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.
==Highlights of the 1970s:==
This decade saw the following events: election of President Ronald Reagan; Sandra Day O’Connor selected as the first woman justice to the Supreme Court; first Space Shuttle, Columbia, lifted off ; Beirut barracks bombing occurred killing American and French servicemen; Lockerbie Disaster when terrorists blew up the plane over Scotland; Chernobyl disaster in the Ukraine filled much of the world with radioactive debris; Challenger disaster left six astronauts and one woman school teacher dead; protestors at Tiananmen Square were crushed by the Peoples Liberation Army of China; fall of the Berlin Wall was the most momentous event of the decade; oil tanker Exxon Valdez caused one of the worst ecological disasters ever; War on Drugs accelerated; worldwide the beginning of the AIDS pandemic; and rejection of smoking based on health issues. Personal computers experienced massive growth.
More than once during the decade, the chapter held the highest cumulative grade point average among all of the Greek groups on campus. They annually participated in Greek Sing and built Homecoming Floats, finishing in first place in 1985, and helped new students move into their dorms.
'''Philanthropy:'''
The chapter continued the annual Faculty Tea, participated in Homecoming events, celebrated Founders Day with their alumnae, moved new students into their dorms, began a Faculty Night Out babysitting service, and held workshops on Date Rape, Self Defense, Alcohol Awareness, and Time Management and Parents Day became popular. The chapter participated in a Greek-wide Seder for Jewish members. Delta Nu was the hostess chapter for the Rho Province Meeting.
'''Housing:''' In 1990, an alarm system was installed in the chapter house, the front walks were redone, and two computers were purchased for the study room. In 1994, the House Board sent seven members to General Convention. A new heating system and a new roof were installed. Several pieces of the living room furniture were reupholstered. In 1995 all bedrooms were freshly painted and new furniture purchased. New sinks and countertops were installed in the bathrooms. '''Philanthropy:''' The chapter continued the Halloween Party for the children of Amherst, the Newman Center Phon-a-thon, Dessert Exchange, and the Easter Party for children at battered women’s home. They participated in the Run for Horizon, Take Back the Night rally against violence to women, Jammin for Jimmy Fund, Americacares Program to clean up neglected neighborhoods, at Christmas made gift bags and delivered them to shelters, Breast Cancer Awareness Week, the Run for Newman, and the MS Walk-a-thon collecting cans to raise money for the Leukemia Society. '''Chapter Convention Awards''' ==2011Highlights of the 2000s== Globalization continued to influence the world. A prime contributor was the growth of the Internet. Wireless Internet became prominent and email became the standard form of communicating. Highlights included: George W. Bush being elected President; 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centers led the U.S. War on Terrorism at home and abroad; U.S. was once again involved in a war in Iraq and limited engagement began in Afghanistan; Mexican Drug War saw armed conflict between rival drug cartels which eventually would dominate the wholesale illicit drug market in the U.S.;. Virginia Tech Massacre became the deadliest shooting on a school campus; climate change and global warming became household words, and population growth skyrocketed. In 2008 Barack Obama became the first African American elected the U.S. President. U Mass is a large public school, Greek Life involves a small percentage of the campus but all chapters were very involved on campus. Delta Nu had 48 members and many advisers lived close by. The chapter house is off campus but very close to many of the academic buildings.
'''Housing:'''
For the 2011-2012 academic year, Delta Nu became the largest chapter on campus as well as the largest in Delta Nu history with 84 members. The sisters residing at 32 Nutting Ave have grown in the fields of recruitment, scholarship and athletics. More importantly, the sisters are the closest they have been compared to recent years. Delta Nu took on its biggest pledge class of 24 women in the fall of 2011, making them above quota set by Panhel. Highlights of the new member period included Bid Day, Initation, and Good Morning Sister.The chapter also had a great Senior Week with senior dinners and senior spotlights.
'''In Memoriam:'''
Delta Nu's were left heartbroken this year, as former house mom Myrtle Wright passed away on September 22nd, 2018. She held a special place in the hearts of many. We held a memorial service at our house during Homecoming Weekend, where many current and former sisters came together to honor and remember Myrt. We also planted a tree in her honor. She will be missed.
'''Housing:'''
In the summer of 2019, all the third floor bedrooms were repainted a light grey color as well as some of the second floor bedrooms. The rest are expected to be painted in the summer of 2020. The formal living room was also repainted a light blue color and new lamps and wall art were added for a more modern look. Starting in the fall of 2019, we hired our new chef's Eileen and Tina as a part of the company Gill's Grilling who we love very much!
'''Note to Chapter RegistrarEvents:'''Please refer to your chapter archives including chapter meeting minutes and back issues of The Key to fill Delta Nu hosted a date party at club Lit in any gaps March, as well as formal in the above historical highlightsApril at local restaurant, Porta. If your chapter archives are not completePorta however, please research your university libraryis no longer open, campus newspaper and yearbook archives for newsworthy information about your chapterin fact it closed to the public the day after our formal (guess we partied too hard). Please double check your work for accuracy. Contact chapter Advisory or In October, we had our annual Kappa Krush at the Hadley Farms Meeting 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!
