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'''Sigma Chapter, University of Nebraska'''

'''University of Nebraska Utah established 1869 in Lincoln1850, NebraskaSalt Lake City, Utah'''

'''Chapter Founded in 1884'''

'''2,795 initiates (as of June 2013)'''

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=='''Delta Eta founded November 11, 1932 - 22 charter members''' '''Charter Members:'''Donnetta Bennion, Carol Brain, Patty Martha Cracroft, LaVon Crane, Eleanor Dawson, Dorothy Flandro, Dorothy W. Hanford, Margaret Mary Hummer, Jean Kirtley, Jeanette Murdoch, Virginia Otterstrom, Annette Ray, Helen Genevieve Rogers, Hellen Roselynn Roland, Annie Ross, Mary Mabel Sawyer, Madge Ethel Scalley, Fayette Shepherd, Ellen Smith, Grace Smith, Helen Taggart, Margaret Eleanor Thomas, Mary Diana Thomas, Frances Eleanor Wherry, Mary Helene Worlton  '''2,638 initiates (as of June 2018)'''    ---------------------------- '''Some of Delta Eta’s Outstanding Sigma Alumnae==Members:'''  (If you have chapter alumnae who have received recognition in any of these three categories, please list them with the date(s) of recognition.)  '''Fraternity Officers:''' Nancy Lipman (Giles), Field Secretary 1960 – 1962;Larae Robbins (Sansom), Field Secretary 1962 - 1964Gayle Pyke (Griffith), Field Secretary, 1974 – 1977; 

'''Fraternity Council Officers:'''

May C. Whiting Westermann, Fraternity President 1902-1904, Grand Secretary 1919-1902, Fraternity President 1922-1926; Ruth Kadel Seacrest, Fraternity President 1944-1948, Director of Chapter Programs 1940-1944; Kelly Riggs, Field Secretary 1978-1980; Stephanie Nelson (Whiten), Traveling Consultant 1996-1997; Lori Armiger, Traveling Consultant 2002-2003; Lizzie Fraser, Traveling Consultant 2003-2004; Ann Moernius, Leadership Consultant 2990-2010

'''Fraternity Loyalty Award:'''

 

 

'''Fraternity Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients:'''

Louise PoundPhyllis McGinley (Hayden), Ph.D.1952, 1951Poet, English literature professorauthor; writer; Adele Coryell HallDiana Devine Felt, 19841974, member of National Board of Governors of the United Way and other nonprofit boardsTV host, wife of Don Hall coordinator of Hallmarkmental health for Salt Lake County, Inc.; Martha Cook Fricke, 1992, National School Boards Association presidentand civic leader    '''Additional Outstanding Delta Eta Alumnae:'''

'''Additional Outstanding Sigma Alumnae:''' Nancy Lipman (Giles), Graduate Counselor 1959 – 1960;Larae Robbins (Sansom), Graduate Counselor 1960-1962;Jenn Haughey (King), Chapter Consultant 1993 – 1995;Lori McDonald, Chapter Consultant 1995 – 1997;

Molly Beard (Rung), Graduate Counselor 1974-1976; Kelly Riggs, Graduate Counselor 1979-1981; Robin Darst (Hanus), Graduate Counselor 1975-1977; Catherine Hove (Breen), Graduate Counselor 1980-1982; Wendy Wiseman (Gustafson), Graduate Counselor 1982-1984; Beth Penner (Witherspoon) Chapter Consultant 1988-1989; Stephanie Nelson (White) Chapter Consultant 1997-1997; Lizzie Fraser, Chapter Consultant 2005-2007; Sunny Backlund (Bellows) Chapter Consultant 2006-2007; Betsy Strain, Convention Chairman, Chairman of Field Reps, Sesquicentennial Committee.

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==The Early Years (From The History of Kappa Kappa Gamma 1870–1976)==-------------------------

==The name Sigma was assigned to several Kappa chapters, but then recalled, before it became permanently assigned, on May 19, 1884, to the chapter at the University of Nebraska. Those former chapters included the University of Michigan; Lasell Seminary in Auburndale, Mass.; and possibly Callanan College (now part of Drake University) in Des Moines, Iowa.Early Years==

The University nine founders of Nebraska was but 15 Lambda Phi Lambda local chose as their pin an hourglass, to mark time until Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity would accept their petition. In 1932, after 13 years old when Sigma Chapter was established through correspondence with Mu Chapter of hard work and members of Grand Council. The State Legislature had, in 1869high hopes, set aside four square blocks in the town sands of Lincoln for a campus, the Lambda hourglass ran out and 235 actives and had appropriated $100,000 for a building, alumnae became members of Delta Eta Chapter at the University Hallof Utah. This was The petition had been accepted at the only college building when Sigma was founded. In 1915, land was condemned north and east Colorado Springs Convention of the city campus to make room for new buildings1932.

During the early yearsInstallation ceremonies were conducted on November 11, 1932, no honors or prizes were givenby Grand President Alice Tillotson Barney, the expression “extraX-curricular activities” was unknown Minnesota, and athletics Field Secretary Helen Snyder (Andres), Beta Pi-Washington, in the Prudential Life building on South Temple Street. Patrons, two of whom were slowly being organized. Even caps initiated, and gowns were not yet in Kappa alumnae shared the picturehappy occasion. The alumnae included two, one named Carrie, BE-Barnard, and one named Lillian, E-Illinois Wesleyan, who had taken the Class of 1890 was much concerned over petition to the selection of senior robesconvention. The black mortar board and gown A special song, known as “The Garden Gate Song,” was part of the East petition and was finally the choicelater adopted as a Kappa song.

Sigma’s early policy of initiating no preparatory students, its great desire to have its own hall, Five other Delta Eta songs appear in the organization within its own ranks of a Shakespeare Club, its strong sense of Fraternity, helped determine its charactersongbook: “Our chapter is small now but of one heart“Kappa Maid, one soul” “Kappa Rhapsodie,” wrote an early member.Spring was usually a quiet time in Lincoln“Panhellenic Song, but the spring of 1890 contained drama never to be forgotten. It began with the decision on the part of the Kappas, Kappa Alpha Thetas ” “We Are The KKGs” and Delta Gammas to plant a Greek-letter flower bed“I Love Your Blue. ”

On Arbor Day, armed with the permission of the chancellor, steward, and janitor, the young ladies set out 200 plants in the form of a key, a kite, and an anchor. The next morning, the girls found all their work undone. Some cried. Some “wished we were boys and could swear.” The destructive “barbarians” or anti-Greeks explained that they would not have an advertisement for fraternities attract the attention of the delegates to the Interstate Oratorical Convention. This contest found the university “reasonably distracted,” not only because of the episode of the flower bed (which neither a lawyer nor the authorities wanted to bother with) but because the Nebraska orator was being tried for plagiarism.

Such furious farce was not uncommon. The Sigma charter had been granted to a group emanating from one called TTT or “The Tempest Tossed,” and September 1884 saw the outbreak of the “Greek–Barbarian War,” with the barbarians claiming that the sacrosanct literary societies would be supplanted by the Greeks. New bylaws were passed, forbidding Greeks to join these old societies, so a new one, Philodicean, was formed.'''Housing'''

This unpleasant feud left its mark on all aspects The Kappa Kappa Gamma house is located at 33 South Wolcott Street (1455 East) in an area North of university lifethe campus known as Federal Heights. When Phi Beta Kappa was founded in 1896 The Lambdas had owned or rented several houses before the 1929 acquisition (May Whiting [Westermann] was one for $8000) of the two women named first members)eight room red brick bungalow, a conscientious “barb” located close to the campus and other fraternity houses. The chapter was installed there. The house was undecided about joining any organization with Greek letters remodeled at the cost of $15,000 in its name1939. That yearIn 1963, the Nebraska legislature was preparing a bill to abolish fraternities in the state universitylarge $53,000 addition included five new bedrooms, large kitchen, dining room, TV and card room, three bathrooms, chapter and archives room, utility room, and much more storage space.

In April 1897, The Key contained suggestions from N.E.L. (who must have been Naahmah Elizabeth Lowe) that elimination of the gulf between the groups would be accomplished if Greeks would “avoid an excessive exhibition of fraternal love in the presence of non-fraternity members” and if pins were worn “in some modest place so as not to remind non-members of the existing barrier.”

Even so, it was considered a great triumph when Sigma’s Anna Broady (Haggard) won the short story contest in the campus periodical while Willa Cather, prominent barb, was editor. Distinguished Louise Pound bridged the gap to some extent by becoming a Kappa after a brilliant student career as a barb. She later served the Fraternity as one if its first province presidents.

In 1891, Dr. James H. Canfield, who had been professor of history at the University of Kansas, became chancellor at Nebraska. The university had grown steadily, but he popularized it in a remarkable way, '''Traditions and before he left in June 1895, to become president of Ohio State University, he had the satisfaction of seeing students thronging to its gates. It had gates in those days, and a fence that has gone to the cemetery. Much might be written of Dr. Canfield as a brilliant scholar and an able executive, but to Kappas the world over, he is known as “the father of Dorothy.” (Dorothy Canfield Fisher). How Sigma had watched Dorothy during her prep years and with what joy they heard of her initiation by Beta Nu Chapter when she entered Ohio State!Honors'''

Dr. Canfield’s interest Delta Eta scholarship has seen its ups and downs, from first place in early years, to a slump in the small university library led 1940s, then back to first place throughout the erection 1950s, with special awards, and a repeated retirement of the new Library Building Panhellenic Trophy. Another slump in the 1960s was followed by stringent measures, with bylaws prohibiting pledging under a 2.7 high school average or initiation under 2.5. Officers must maintain a 2.5 overall average. Study tables, tutors, and to advisers paid off in the 1970s with the appointmentchapter average reaching as high as 3.6 in 1972, and one seventh of the chapter receiving a 4.0 for spring quarter in 1892, 1973. Panhellenic no longer awards a trophy because of the passage of “credit-no credit” classes and of withdrawals the last week of school if one of Sigma’s charter members, Mary Jones, as librarianis failing a course.

In 1896, eight members of Sigma attended During the General Convention chapter’s first ten years a community chest drive had Kappa cooperation; Kappas sold opera tickets and entertained underprivileged children at Evanston, the first Christmas time there had been a real delegation. So enthusiastic did the girls become that they invited the next Convention to meet with SigmaDuring World War II Red Cross activities included rolling bandages. Now Lincoln at the end of August The USO exchange was hardly an ideal place for girls who had been summering in the mountains manned by Kappas, and at the seashore, but it was a Convention long dues were raised to be remembered (buy war stamps and long before air-conditioning), nonethelessbonds. There were blue-and-blue decorations in After the windows of war the most important stores, chapter aided in a tribute to Kappa unknown before or since. Meetings were held in the old chapel in Uni Hallcancer drive, and with the stars and stripes floated a huge pennant of Kappa colors. The Phi Kappa Psis gave their chapter house Sub-for the use of the Council-Santa project, and fund raising for the other fraternities vied in entertainingUtah State Prison.

It In 1952, a project was at begun which lasted until 1964—Kappa and Kappa Sigma joined annually to give a party for Salt Lake City underprivileged children with gifts, refreshments, and decorations. In 1965, the Vietnam War interrupted this Convention that May Whiting (Westermann) project. The project continued in 1968 for one year. Then the girls began her Fraternity careerdiverse activities: tutoring slow learners, as an assistant reading to the Marshalblind, and making gifts for Sub-for-Santa. In 1970 there was a central city swim party for underprivileged children and gifts for rest home residents. In 1971 the chapter sponsored a Christmas party for orphans with the Sigma Chis. In 1973 the actives and alumnae raised funds with a Christmas bazaar for promotion of a “Special Olympics” held for handicapped children in the spring at the university stadium. This was a very successful and meaningful project.

The Key Hanging on the living room wall is a Kappa crest created by the mother of July 1896 reported a chapter dinner at which charter Delta Eta member Mary Jones told of the girls of 1884, the pioneers who bravely defied all kinds of oppositionwas Rush Chairman in 1963. “Had you heard it,” goes They made the account, “you would have known what Sigma used to belovely 3-by-5-foot wall hanging as a special surprise and morale-builder. The background is on a cream-colored piece of wool, lined with satin and had you heard May Whiting’s toast, ‘The Ideal Kappa,’ you would know what Sigma hopes to be. edged with gold fringe.In the bottom right hand corner is a large gold Delta Eta.The chapter is very proud of this unusual piece.”

During Delta Eta is honored to own the spring vacation of 1901Maude Gorham key donated by Vilate Crane Shaffer, 13 members of Sigma accompanied the Grand Secretaryloyal Delta Eta and past Eta province officer. Maude, May WhitingUpsilon-Northwestern, to Boulderwas a graduate student when Kappa was petitioned, to install Beta Mu Chapter at and she helped secure the University of Coloradocharter. The fact that they all had railroad passes added to most outstanding junior receives this large antique gold badge each year. In 1963, the pleasure of original was lost and the occasion. The girls, in preparation chapter appropriated funds for this eventanother, tried song writing and fitting Fraternity words to popular tunesexactly the same but a little bit brighter. They were delightfully entertained This key is loved in a special way by the Boulder girls and the Denver alumnaeDelta Etas.Many years laterMaude Gorham, a Phi Beta Kappa, in 1927taught math, two was president of Sigma’s actives the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, and half was a dozen members living member of many boards. The University of Utah was the first state university in Wyoming helped install Gamma Omicron Chapter at the University Utah to admit women, but 100 years passed before it granted a woman an honorary Doctor of WyomingLaws degree. That woman was Maude Gorham in 1950.

Early meetings were in members’ homesIn 1967, but in the fall chapter received the key and 50-year pin of 1902, Sigma rented its first house. It was a little red cottage of seven rooms long-time adviser and was called Kappa Lodge. The most interesting recorded memory of that first home is the chapter libraryFounders Day dinner speaker, which named Lillian who had helped present the girls began to build as a memorial to Grace Lemingpetition. Beginning in 1974, the only active member who had died. Each girl gave a book to senior graduated with the little library highest average has her name engraved on her own birthday, and Mrs. Leming gave a framed picture of Grace to be hung over the bookcasesplaque holding Lillian’s key. After three years, A large gold wooden key marks the Kappa house was given up as being too expensive, so that it is easily recognized.

By March 1925, after a time in another rented property, a Delta Eta Alumnae Association had adopted as its Bicentennial project the writing of the history of the chapter house became a necessity, . Funds have been appropriated for framing and reproducing pictures and ground was purchased for it. Construction began May 1.. The alumnae association negotiated the mortgagecomparative history chart to hang in the chapter room, and a loan was secured from the Fraternity Endowment Fundwhich also serves as its history room. The Kappa house, of brick and A printed history will be placed in the English style with gables university library and long, sloping roofs, was impressivethe chapter archives.

In subsequent yearsTo many Kappas, two large additions were made to the housename of Phyllis McGinley (Hayden), poet, stands out in Delta Eta’s membership list.Sigma She has received the first scholarship cup awarded by Panhellenic. In 1954Pulitzer Prize, the chapter had the highest all-around average for sororities Laetare Medal, and again won the cupFraternity’s Alumnae Achievement Award. It also won Another Delta Eta Achievement Award winner in 1974 was Diana Devine Felt, the Mortar director of the Great Salt Lake County Mental Health Board cup for scholarship . Gayle Olson Gittings is a renowned anthropologist and a producer and activitieswriter of “#7 Sunny Street,” a television program in Salt Lake City.---------------------------------

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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==Highlights of the 1970s== In the 1970s, Delta Eta and the University of Utah experienced a growth in numbers of members and students, respectively. The 1978 release and subsequent popularity of the movie, “Animal House” resulted in a record number of students participating in recruitment and Delta Eta proudly took the largest pledge class on campus. Subsequent challenges of growth included sticking to their budget so chapter goals of the decade included fiscal responsibility along with improving scholastic standards. The chapter was known for their hospitality in hosting different men’s fraternities for dinner every week and for their numerous philanthropic programs including fashion shows, dance-a-thons, trick-or-treating with local children, and bed racing to benefit the March of Dimes.  The chapter was proud to note that the First Lady of Utah, Norma Matheson, was a Delta Eta alumna and her daughter, Lou, as well as Mrs. Matheson mother were all members of Delta Eta. The Homecoming Queens of 1978 and 1979 were Delta Eta Kappas. Three chapter members were inducted into the Beehive Honor Society, the University’s oldest society that recognizes achievement in leadership, scholarship, and service. Other members were involved in campus activies including the softball team and the Panhellenic Council. ==Highlights of the 1980s== The 1980s saw a continued growth of interest in Greek life across the country and the University of Utah was no different. Large campus and Greek-wide social events drew a great deal of attention from the neighbors of Greek Row. Their lobbying efforts with the Salt Lake City Council to regulate the behavior resulted in a city zoning ordinance that codified procedures for managing fraternity and sorority events including requiring ID’s and a police presence on the properties. In addition, it established boundaries for where fraternity and sororities could grow, leaving out the Delta Eta chapter house at 33 South Wolcott. The chapter was “grandfathered” as a non-conforming use property and allowed to continue to operate in the location and the House Board redecorated the chapter room.  The Delta Eta’s put their creativity to work in developing two favorite rush events inspired by popular movies, the “Sounds of Kappa,” an Austrian-inspired picnic with lederhosen and Kappa-inspired adaptations of songs from “The Sound of Music,” and “Willy Wonka and the Kappa Factory,” with Kappa-loompas and all. In addition to the Spring Brunch honoring graduating seniors sponsored by the Salt Lake City Alumnae Association and the Mother’s Club, members participated in campus clothing drives, the Rose McGill Holiday Sharing Program, and won the Homecoming Songfest competition several times. Social events included Sapphire Ball, Daddy-Daughter BBQ, Nordstrom Fashion Show with Chi Omega, Kappa Jamma Party, Cowboy Party with Kappa Sigma, and Monmouth Duo with Pi Beta Phi.  The chapter faced challenges with collecting dues, but excelled at scholastic achievement and was first in grades on campus. Chapter members could be found participating in the Panhellenic Council, Mortar Board, ASUU (student government), study abroad, staff of the campus newspaper, and serving internships in Washington, DC, with the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The chapter was particularly proud of member Carol Dickson, Miss Teen Utah, who became Miss Teen USA in July of 1987. ==Highlights of the 1990s== The 1990’s were characterized by a great deal of change for the University of Utah’s fraternity and sorority community and for the Fraternity. Tensions within the neighborhood between Greek-letter groups and single families continued. The Greek Council adopted more stringent self-regulating policies for events including an agreement for events with more than sixty attendees to be alcohol-free. This coincided with the National Panhellenic Conference resolution on alcohol-free programming and the campus saw a great deal of collaboration and success in this area with the exception of an entanglement between students and police officers at an event at the Kappa Sigma house in 1998 that was later described as a “riot” and drew negative publicity for the Greeks in the Salt Lake community.  Other changes included the Fraternity’s new member program and Delta Eta was selected to be one of 17 chapters to pilot the program in 1997, the same year that they celebrated their 65th anniversary of their founding, which included a birthday party with local alumnae. The National Panhellenic Conference resolution on “no frills” recruitment eliminated the elaborate theme parties but Utah’s Panhellenic created days to focus on Panhellenic unity and the sorority focus on philanthropy. Recruitment was also moved from September to August with the University’s change from quarters to semesters in 1998. These changes were spearheaded by a number of Delta Eta members who were elected to the Panhellenic Council throughout the decade.  In addition to traditional social events like Sapphire Ball, Spring Formal, and the Cowboy Party with Kappa Sigma, Delta Etas developed a tradition of a “Kapp-o-Soup” philanthropy event to benefit a number of local charitable organizations. For a few years they participated in a Utah highway cleanup effort and were assigned a stretch of road in Big Cottonwood Canyon – skiers and hikers alike passed the sign indicating Kappa’s adoption of the road both going up and down the canyon.  Campus involvement of members included student government, Student Alumni Association, and Panhellenic Council. Delta Eta was very proud of member Cori Cannon who was elected to be the Senior Class President for the University in 1998. The chapter also honored alumna member Cherry Moslander Ridges, the campus Greek adviser for nearly thirty years and former Kappa PDC, with an award key named in her honor to be given at Founder’s Day to a Delta Eta member that demonstrates excellence in campus involvement.  Chapter officers especially appreciated the generous gift of a copy machine from the House Board. The Board also redecorated the dining room and card room during the decade.  ==A New Millennium - Highlights of 2000-2010== Despite smaller new member classes for the U’s Panhellenic community and the closure of the Tri Delta chapter leaving only five NPC chapters on campus in the early 2000’s, Delta Eta members remained actively involved in campus leadership including Panhellenic Council and ASUU (student government). The University’s football team gained notoriety for becoming the first team from a non-BCS conference to play in and subsequently win a BCS bowl, the 2005 Fiesta Bowl, along with winning the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Kappa members actively participated in the rejuvenated MUSS/student section of the games.  The chapter addressed challenges of declining attendance with a focus on improving sisterhood, adopting the Fraternity’s new senior programming options, and improving the efficiency of chapter meetings including the use of email reminders and a website. In addition to the traditional “Kappa Soup” philanthropy, the chapter started a “Kappa Gobble” pie sale during the week of Thanksgiving to benefit the local YWCA shelter. Scholarship was also a focus and the chapter regularly placed first or second in grades for the campus. In 2007 Delta Eta chapter hosted a tea party at the house with alumnae to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. The festivities included an archives display and highlights of the lives of “old” and “new” Kappa members. The event also highlighted the newly redecorated house including the living room, dining room, downstairs bathroom, and upstairs hallways and carpet.   ==Highlights of 2011-2019:==  ==Highlights of 2011== The University of Utah accepted an invitation to join the Pac-10 Athletic Conference with the University of Colorado in 2011, resulting in a name change to the Pac-12. 2011 was a very memorable year for Epsilon Delta. Throughout the year we participated in numerous events and philanthropies. In January for our first date party of the year, we went to a Phoenix Suns game. In February, we held our annual semi-formal dance, Kappa Krush.  In March we participated in the Greek olympics at ASU and held our second annual Mother's weekend. In April, we participated in ASU Greek Week and Greek Sing, held our annual philanthropy Kappa Kick-off, and our annual fomal, Sapphire Ball. Greek week was a lot of fun because we got to pair up with Sigma Nu and Delta Tau Delta and compete in various competitions and make up a dance routine to perform at the Greek Sing competition. Kappa Kick-off was very successful, we raised money for RIF and received a lot of book donations.  Saphire Ball was a very neat event this year because our event chairman decided to require formal wear such as long gowns and suits and it was held at a very nice hotel in Phoenix. In September, we had a very successful recruitment, gaining 77 new members. During September we also cleaned up our street that we adopted.  In October, we held our annual parent's weekend, our annual philanthropy Kappa Klassic benefiting the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, our annual semi-formal Kappa Presents, Founder's Day brunch and Race for the Cure. We also held two sisterhood events; we went to a haunted house and saw the movie Footloose on Big-Little reveal night.  In November, we initiated 64 new members and won the More for Mankind competition put on by Seven jeans. In winning the More for Mankind competition, we were recognized nationally, Seven gave us $2,500 to give to the philanthropy of our choice, and even threw an event for us at their local store in Scottsdale. We ended the year with Holiday dinner party at the Cheesecake factory.  Campus: Arizona State University is one of the largest universities in the nation. On the Tempe campus where Epsilon Delta is housed, there are 65,000 students. It was announced that Sigma Kappa sorority will begin colonization at Arizona State in the Spring of 2012. ASU implemented a Greek vision board to improve Greek life that focuses on 3 key areas of Greek life; space and place, self-determination, and thriving chapters. Also, the downtown campus (located in Phoenix) at Arizona State is working on a new Greek housing complex called "First 44."  Chapter: As a chapter, Epsilon Delta prides itself on diversity. We are one of the most diverse houses on campus. We currently have 180 active members. In the fall, we gained 77 new members after a very successful recruitment. In November, we initiated 64 new members. III. Chapter Challenges: (Describe them and how the chapter met and overcame them.) In the fall of 2011, our chapter was put on probation by ASU after one of our socials got out of hand. As of right now in the beginning of the spring 2012 semester, we are still on probation but have had some terms released. As a chapter we stood together during this time and saw it as an opportunity to only improve for the better. We have implemented a new risk management plan to make sure that nothing like this will ever happen again. Also, we have been able to strengthen the bonds of our sisterhood through these times by only being allowed to have sisterhood events , alcohol-free. We were also able to turn our chapter around academically in the fall semester with the implementation of mandatory study hours, allowing us to jump from the below all-sorority average to above the all-sorority average, with a 3.11 GPA as a chapter. ==Highlights of 2012== In 2012, spring semester, Delta Eta received the awards of: Best Philanthropy, Dean's Award of Excellence, and Most Improved GPA from the University of Utah Greek Council. In the fall, Greek council awarded Kappa the Best GPA and outstanding Greek council member to Julia Hicks, a PC-10 Kappa. Outside of the Greek council awards, Kappas were very involved in student government. We had several members who were elected to the ASUU general assembly in 2012. The Senior Class President of the University of Utah was a Kappa, Erika Minjarez.  As traditions go for Delta Eta, all members look forward to the Inspiration Week that takes place in the fall over the week leading into initiation. The first night is the returning of the pin ceremony, where the new members return their pins and become one step closer to initiation. Kappa family night is the next night, where big and little kappa families spend the evening together. The next day is family pass downs and the first part of ritual for the new members. The fourth evening of the week is a progressive dinner with each pledge class. Each pledge class is responsible for preparing a course of a meal to share with the new members (for example: sophomores appetizers, juniors main course, seniors desert). This gives each new member class time to bond with the new members.  The last evening of I-Week is the fireside dinner, where all the members dress in black dresses and the first part of initiation begins. All the new members then proceed to sleep at the Delta Eta Chapter house so they are present for initiation come morning. This week not only bonds the chapter as a whole, but also really brings the new member class closer together with each other. There were several chapter goals set for Delta Eta in 2012. They varied because they were set to effect different areas of the chapter. A goal for each area:•Self Discovery and Intellectual Development: Use chapter presentations to better educate members about the chapter budget, and present the information in a way that is clear and easy to understand.•Interpersonal Development: Promote year-round involvement in recruitment through events, activities, and public relations•Leadership and Skill Building: Add worth to committee nights by utilizing members and preparing assignments and activities for committee members•Understanding an Appreciation of Kappa: Plan more interactive new member programs that are informative The problem with having multiple goals in each of these areas is that it can be hard to meet multiple goals. This was the case with Delta Eta; the goals were also not designed to be measurable or easily attainable in comparison to the goals set for 2013. Philanthropies were very successful for 2012. Delta Eta puts on two events per year (one per semester), “Kappa Soup” and “Kappa Gobble”. Kappa Soup takes place in the spring, and it’s an event where local businesses donate soups and everyone who attends can receive unlimited soup for five dollars. Kappa Gobble is similar; it takes place in November and businesses donate different types of pie. Many people on Greek row regard Kappa Gobble as their favorite philanthropy to go to. At Kappa Gobble in November 2012, over $2,500 was raised in just over three hours. Outside of Kappa sponsored events, members of Delta Eta were very philanthropic and participated in individual service events. When teamed with Pi Kappa Alpha, we raised over $3,000 for Relay for Life 2012. This was the second year in a row that Kappa and Pike raised the most money out of any Greek partners. Approaching 2013, the University of Utah has been ranked 125 in the country by the best colleges and national universities magazine. The total undergraduate population is around 25,000 students. The university also inducted a new president, Dr. David W. Pershing, as it’s 15th president. University of Utah football had a primarily unsuccessful season, only winning a few games. All of campus was excited when we beat our rivals, the BYU Cougars in the annual “Holy War” football game. Kappas were among the many who rushed the field after the victory. ASUU (student government) put on many events, ranging from crimson nights to various types of fundraisers. In the spring, ASUU even booked Wiz Kalifa to perform at the Grand Kerfuffle annual concert. You could always find a group of Kappas at any ASUU event. Delta Eta Chapter slightly struggled with bonding and sisterhood throughout the year, but has made large improvements in this area entering 2013. Although there were some struggles concerning sisterhood, members never lost enthusiasm. On bid day 2012, the whole chapter welcomed a great new pledge class. In November, Delta Eta held inspiration week which really helped bond all the members. At the end of the week, Delta Eta initiated 35 lovely new girls. ==Highlights of 2013== In spring of 2013, Delta Eta was awarded highest GPA out of all the sororities on Campus. We were able to follow it up again during the fall of 2013, and were again awarded first in grades on Greek row at the University of Utah. Delta Eta is proud to say that we have had the highest grades on the University of Utah campus for three semesters in a row.  Sisterhood is a bit of a struggle for Delta Eta; however, over the last year the chapter has come together as a whole and become a stronger group of young women. In the spring, we welcomed 2 new members and in fall we welcomed 39 new members. Delta Eta has grown its sisterhood through date nights, formals, sisterhoods, philanthropy, and Inspiration week. Tradition in Delta Eta is most apparent during Inspiration week. The first night is the returning of the pin ceremony, where the new members return their pins and become one step closer to initiation.  Kappa family night is the next night, where big and little kappa families spend the evening together. The next day is family pass downs and the first part of ritual for the new members. The fourth evening of the week is a progressive dinner with each pledge class. Each pledge class is responsible for preparing a course of a meal to share with the new members (for example: sophomores appetizers, juniors main course, seniors desert). This gives each pledge class time to bond with the new members. The last evening of I-Week is the fireside dinner, where all the members dress in black dresses and the first part of initiation begins. All the new members then proceed to sleep at the Delta Eta Chapter house so they are present for initiation come morning. While the new members are safe and sound in the Delta Eta house, each pledge class also has a sleep over. This week not only bonds the chapter as a whole, but also really brings the pledge classes closer together with each other.  There were several chapter goals set for Delta Eta in 2013. In fall of 2012, Delta Eta was put on a focus letter. The goals that were established in 2013 were set around bringing up chapter moral, getting off the focus letter, and setting the chapter off to a better start to uphold the standards of Kappa and the women involved in the organization. They varied because they were set to effect different areas of the chapter. A goal for each area:•Self-Discovery and Intellectual Development: Receive the gracious living award at convention 2014.•Interpersonal Development: Build unity by increasing personal support of Greek community with sisters. •Leadership and Skill Building: Increase understanding of chapter goals by reviewing chapter plan at each committee meeting.•Understanding an Appreciation of Kappa: Improve appreciation of fraternity by learning a new Kappa fact at each formal meeting.  Philanthropies were very successful for 2013. Delta Eta puts on two events per year (one per semester), “Kappa Soup” and “Kappa Gobble”. Kappa Soup takes place in the spring, and it’s an event where local businesses donate soups and everyone who attends can receive unlimited soup for five dollars. Kappa Gobble is similar; it takes place in November and businesses donate different types of pie. Many people on Greek row regard Kappa Gobble as their favorite philanthropy to go to. At Kappa Gobble in November 2013, over $2,500 was raised in just over three hours. Outside of Kappa sponsored events, members of Delta Eta were very philanthropic and participated in individual service events. With the community in mind, members of Delta Eta helped support the local humane society, the Salvation Army, Primary Children’s Hospital, reading to children at local elementary schools, YWCA, and Shriner’s Children hospital fundraiser carnival. In February of 2013, twelve members of Delta Eta attended the Province Conference in Boulder, Colorado. While there, members participated in alumni presentations, connected with other Kappas from the region, and strengthened the bonds of sisterhood through a weekend of Kappa related activities. A slight mishap occurred when members were ready to travel home. Because of a large snow storm, a few members and a couple of alumni were stranded at the airport in Colorado. It’s moments like these that connected the girls with the advisers from our chapter and brought them closer together.  Approaching 2014, the University of Utah has been ranked 121 in the country by the best colleges and national universities magazine. The total undergraduate population is around 25,000 students. University of Utah football had a primarily unsuccessful season, only winning a few games. All of campus was excited when we beat our rivals, the BYU Cougars in the final “Holy War” football game for the next three years. ASUU (student government) put on many events, ranging from crimson nights to various types of fundraisers. You could always find a group of Kappas at any ASUU event. 2013 was a primarily successful year for Delta Eta and we are enthused about heading into the new year to create more memories and bond as a sisterhood in Kappa Kappa Gamma. ==Highlights of 2014== In spring of 2014, Delta Eta was awarded highest GPA out of all the sororities on Campus. We were able to follow it up again during the fall of 2014, and were again awarded first in grades on Greek row at the University of Utah. Delta Eta is proud to say that we have had the highest grades on the University of Utah campus for five semesters in a row. At our annual Greek Choice awards ceremony on our campus, Delta Eta was awarded best sisterhood on campus out of the six Panhellenic chapters. This was an excellent achievement as the chapter previously struggled with sisterhood. Sisterhood is a bit of a struggle for Delta Eta; however, over the last year the chapter has come together as a whole and become a stronger group of young women. We as a chapter were ecstatic to celebrate our progression as a sisterhood. In the spring, we welcomed 9 new members and in fall we welcomed 39 new members. Delta Eta has grown its sisterhood through date nights, formals, sisterhoods, philanthropy, and Inspiration week. Tradition in Delta Eta is most apparent during Inspiration week. The first night is the returning of the pin ceremony, where the new members return their pins and become one step closer to initiation. Kappa family night is the next night, where big and little kappa families spend the evening together. The next day is family pass downs and the first part of ritual for the new members. The fourth evening of the week is a progressive dinner with each pledge class. Each pledge class is responsible for preparing a course of a meal to share with the new members (for example: sophomores appetizers, juniors main course, seniors desert). This gives each pledge class time to bond with the new members. The last evening of I-Week is the fireside dinner, where all the members dress in black dresses and the first part of initiation begins. All the new members then proceed to sleep at the Delta Eta Chapter house so they are present for initiation come morning. While the new members are safe and sound in the Delta Eta house, each pledge class also has a sleep over. This week not only bonds the chapter as a whole, but also really brings the pledge classes closer together with each other. There were several chapter goals set for Delta Eta in 2014. After coming off a focus letter, the chapter improved in various areas over the course of 2013. As a chapter council, 2014 was set to improve Greek community relations, improve chapter relations, and build as a whole. One of the main concerns from member was where their money was being allocated. As a goal for chapter transparency, the treasurer set up a presentation to let members know exactly where their dues were going. Over all, the goals set for 2014 were met and exceeded.  Philanthropies were very successful for 2014. Delta Eta puts on two events per year (one per semester). This past spring we changed our philanthropy to a new event called Kappa Donut Dash. The chapter got together teams of people from the community to run a 5K relay and eat donut holes along the way. Following the race was a small breakfast hosted at the house. In the fall, our chapter hosts a philanthropy event called Kappa Gobble. It’s an event where local businesses donate pies and everyone who attends can receive unlimited pie for five dollars. Many people on Greek row regard Kappa Gobble as their favorite philanthropy to go to. At Kappa Gobble in November 2014, over $2,500 was raised in just over three hours. Outside of Kappa sponsored events, members of Delta Eta were very philanthropic and participated in individual service events. With the community in mind, members of Delta Eta helped support the local humane society, the Salvation Army, Primary Children’s Hospital, reading to children at local elementary schools, YWCA, and Shriner’s Children hospital fundraiser carnival. As a chapter, our philanthropy work isn’t only focused on giving back to the community, but we also help our sisters in need. One of our members was faced with the challenge of more surgeries following her battle with cancer. We as a chapter hosted an event in her honor to raise money for her surgeries. With the help of the Greek community and members of the community as a whole, we were able to raise over $17,000 to help a sister in need.

Sigma did not allow seniors At Delta Eta, the chapter tries to move into apartmentsstress that Kappa isn’t only for four years, although other Greeks on campus hadbut it’s for life. The Avant garde trend of During the fall semester, a Kappa alum reached out to the 1960s seemed chapter to die out ask for help for a sister in need. An older Kappa was diagnosed with ALS and is no longer able to do the necessary things that she need to do to take care of her family. Showing what Kappa truly is has been the main focus of this work. Two of our active members assist her and her family once a week. This has shown the true meaning of Kappa and has helped both the family and the 1970sactive members involved. In 1975June 2014, members of Delta Eta attended the first floor Convention meeting in Houston, Texas. While there, members participated in alumni presentations, connected with other Kappas from the country, and strengthened the bonds of sisterhood through Kappa related activities. As a chapter we were recognized for our efforts to fight sexual violence. Delta Eta received the national standards award for our campaign of “Sisters Before Misters.” When the issue of increasing sexual assaults was redecorated by Nancy Melchior Mattgrowing on our campus, Wisconsinour chapter didn’t hold back to fight the issue. As an entire chapter we worked with fraternities on our campus that were having issues with increasing numbers of rapes. As a chapter, who affiliated Delta Eta was able to improve relations with Sigmathese houses as well as increase our bonds of sisterhood.

Sigma was honored Approaching 2015, the University of Utah has been ranked 121 in 1974-75 when it provided chapter resources for the University’s philanthropic drivecountry by the best colleges and national universities magazine. The chapter continued total undergraduate population is around 25,000 students. ASUU (student government) put on many events, ranging from crimson nights to have various types of fundraisers. You could always find a group of Kappas at any ASUU event. Kappas were present all over campus leaders. Being involved with alumni associations, business interns, members of honorariesclub sports, and governing committeesmany other opportunities on campus. 2014 was a primarily successful year for Delta Eta and we are enthused about heading into the New Year to create more memories and bond as a sisterhood in Kappa Kappa Gamma.

The President of Delta Eta has a badge that has been passed down since 2007. The back of the badge is inscribed with LRH. Several other women in the chapter wear their relative’s badges, and attached are the pictures of a few. Something special that the Salt Lake Alumni association does with badges is giving pearl drops to those girls with 4.0 GPAs to support academics. Also one member who went to the national convention in 2012 attained a charm that she also wears on her badge. Attached is Jessica Doucette’s badge, a member who has the pearl drop as well as the convention charm on her badge. On the back are her initials as well as her initiation date.

==Highlights of the 1980s:==

==Highlights of 2015==The University campus expanded as The Lied Center for Performing Arts Delta Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has continued to grow and develop during the 2015 year. By the Campus Recreational Athletic Center were constructed during this decadeway of chapter population, we have been incredibly fortunate. During spring recruitment, we welcomed nine new members, and we celebrated as we initiated each of them. The At the end of spring semester, our chapter house also watched as 24 members became Alumna when they graduated in May. Following fall recruitment, we welcomed change 45 new women, including three legacies into our fraternity. It’s always an exciting time and a boost to sisterhood to see as the first computer room was carved from PNM goes through recruitment, receives a former storage areabid, becomes a full sister following initiation, the kitchen received necessary updates and the main level was completely redecoratedeventually gracefully transition to alumna status.

The chapter averaged 96 This year during Fall Recruitment, in an attempt to recruit more ‘real’ women, we engaged the potential new members during this time and programming focused on directly in our philanthropy from the Fraternity and chapter heritage as well as utilizing communication skills to facilitate chapter functionsget-go. Always striving to be campus leadersAs a part of the parties on Chapter Pride Day, Sigma was the first second day of recruitment, we involved them in our fraternity-wide philanthropic organization of RIF, or Reading Is Fundamental, by coloring bookmarks. Each new member had the Nebraska Greek community opportunity to get to know the women in our chapter and our commitment to philanthropy as they colored bookmarks. They also came to establish a designated driver programunderstand how our organization goes beyond four years and can support you for your entire life, and one of as the first bookmarks were donated to vote to hold an alumna’s classroom in a non-alcoholic date parties with fraternitiesTitle 1 school.

In 1983Every year, one of the most anticipated and memorable days is Bid Day. We were so fortunate to have two this year, following spring and fall recruitment. There are many traditions that we routinely follow – The seniors collect all of our new members at the union, they each get a T-Shirt, we sit in a circle and introduce ourselves, etc. This year, we decided to add a legendary pledge class met again for their regular reunion with 19 new tradition. As all the new members come running down the street, the actives take them to the intersection in front of the original 22 house where the actives form a large circle around all the new members celebrating their 45th reunion . We sing “Pat,” and planning at the chorus where we run to be together to receive their 50-year pins four years laterthe center, we grab all of the new members and pull them out and teach them the song. Louise Benson Ball It was successfully implemented during Fall Bid Day and was a proud member of this reunion groupsisterhood-building exercise.

“A Century of Sisterhood” was This year, we combined the old with the new when it came to philanthropy. During the theme of Sigma’s Centennial celebration of April 6–8spring, we held a new event, 1984called Kappa Kupcake. The weekend began with Those attending could have as many cupcakes as they could possibly eat for an open house on Saturday at entrance charge of five dollars. It proved to be very successful, and the money raised went to the Kappa Kappa House with tours of Gamma Foundation. In the house fall, we had two philanthropy events. The first was called Kappa Klassic and campusit was a golf tournament. Alumna Nancy HochThe enrollment was lower than expected, University of Nebraska Regent and Ubut those who did attend had an excellent time.S. Senate candidateWe expect that with time, served as mistress of ceremonies at it will grow in popularity and should become a luncheon at wildly successful philanthropy event in the Cornhusker Hotelyears to come. Honored guests were Lucy VanHorne Sawyer (1904 initiate), Sigma’s oldest living member; Adele Coryell Hall, Alumnae Achievement Award recipient; Wilma Winberg Johnson, Fraternity Director of AlumnaeThe second philanthropy event in the fall, and Virginia Bonville Thomasby far more successful event, Zeta Province Director of Alumnaewas Kappa Gobble. AlsoThe premise, Martin Massengaleas always, Chancellor of is pie for all attendees. The entrance fee is five dollars and all the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, was in attendance and received a $1,000 gift proceeds went to the university from the Fraternity in honor of Sigma’s CentennialChristmas Box House, our local philanthropy for Delta Eta.

Sigma actives served As first and foremost college students, academics are always on our mind. Unfortunately, our record among the sororities on campus, has been decreasing. After many semesters as “decade hostesses” the sorority with the highest GPA on campus, during the luncheonspring we dropped to third, dressed in costumes representative following both Chi Omega and Delta Gamma. This caused a new burst of each decade motivation and dedication to our academics. Our Vice-President of Sigma’s historyAcademic Excellence, Joyti Sharma started a new incentive program called, “Hey, Hey, I got an A. Actives also sang ” As members got good grades on assignments, project, or tests, they wrote the achievement on a medley of Kappa songspaper listed on a bulletin in the house. During chapter meetings, which provided Joyti would read the background for names and their accomplishments and each recipient got a slideshow depicting the lives piece of Sigma members from 1884–1984candy. Many alumnae joined in This program was wildly successful, and hopefully our grades for this semester will reflect the singingexcitement over, “Hey, especially “Oh PatHey I got an A.”

The luncheon also featured Delta Eta resides on the pinning University of five 50-year Utah campus and our members and are always involved in many of the organizations. Whether it’s UPC, the Alumni Board, ASUU, Intramural sports, or TAing, it is likely that you will find a presentation Kappa nearly everywhere! This spring, the University of a lovely stained-glass window Utah was fortunate enough to host Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, as she presented to the students and faculty on her personal experience with overcoming discrimination in her life. It was an incredibly opportunity for every member of the Centennial chapter logo by the Lincolnuniversity, Omaha student and Fremont alumnae associationsfaculty alike. Awards Justice Sotomayor was exuberant and vivacious as she refused to answer the host’s questions and scholarships were also presenteddisregarded the security’s advances to remain on the stage as she went around the Huntsman Center, talking to students.

A Saturday evening galaAs mentioned before, which doubled as Sigma’s spring formalDelta Eta has a commitment to our alumna. Not only do we have an incredible Advisory Board who help us daily, allowed actives but there are other Kappas who we have been able to touch in remarkable ways. One such woman was found by a member of our Panhellenic community. She worked in a nursing home and one of the ladies she cared for was a Kappa Alumna from a different chapter. The old woman would often recount her collegiate days and alumnae how much Kappa had meant to enjoy each other’s company during this her. Our chapter received word and we organized a trip to giveher a lavaliere and sing her a song. Following that trip, we learned that her birthday would be over Inspiration Week and we once again visited her, bringing along a few members of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, (her favorite fraternity) where they sang her their sweetheart song. This special occasionconnection with a sister, though many years apart in age, once again affirmed the sisterhood and connection that Kappa binds us with – one that we hope will be there for us when we are old and sitting in a nursing home.

A Sunday brunch at At the beginning of the year, the chapter came up with a few goals to work towards. The first regarded Chapter Management. We had hoped to readdress the chapter goals every month and ensure that committee meetings always had a purpose. Unfortunately, this seemed to be forgotten as the year progressed. We hope to improve this in the following year. The second chapter goal regarded recruitment. It was expected that Kamp Kappa House included an archives displaywould be lengthened and that member morale would be improved during recruitment. Barb Miller Hoppe, Colorado, compiled This was heartilyaddressed and was a special book of Sigma history with successful change. Recruitment ran more smoothly and we had the largest pledge class on the help of several other membersrow following fall recruitment. Sigma alumnae Betsy Stillwell Strain The final chapter goal regarded campus and Michelle Sample organized community involvement. The chapter felt that we needed to strengthen our reputation in the Centennialcommunity. In response to this, which saw approximately 600 participants from 22 states celebrating 100 years Nandini Deo, as Philanthropy Chair, informed members of a wide variety of sisterhood in Sigma Chaptercommunity opportunities to volunteer and we increased our attendance at Panhellenic and Fraternity activities and philanthropies.

Philanthropy efforts were most successful as funds were raised in support Overall, 2015 has been a success for the Delta Eta Chapter of the Lincoln Action Program and the Nebraska Human Resource Research Foundation as well the Rose McGill FundKappa Kappa Gamma. The chapter received awards for Outstanding Philanthropy at Certainly, in the 1987 years after, with joy and 1989 Zeta Province Meetingswith laughter, we’ll always remember 2015.Honors included Zeta Province Meeting awards for Scholarship ProgrammingMoving forward with such a great year behind us, Highest Grade Point Average and Outstanding Chapterwe look forward to seeing what 2016 has in store.

==Highlights of the 1990s==

Panhellenic challenges included ==Highlights of 2016== The Delta Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma has continued to grow and develop during the 2016 year. By the way of chapter population, we have been incredibly fortunate. During spring recruitment, we welcomed twelve new members, and we celebrated as we initiated each of them. At the end of spring semester, our chapter watched as 18 members became Alumna when they graduated in May. Following fall recruitment, we welcomed 38 new women, including three legacies into our fraternity. It’s always an exciting time and a boost to sisterhood to see as the PNM goes through recruitment, receives a bid, becomes a full sister following initiation, and eventually gracefully transition to alumna status.  This year during Fall Recruitment revisions, in an attempt to recruit more ‘real’ women, we worked to bring out the values of our PNM’s through a values based recruitment. Each new member had the opportunity to get to know the women in our chapter and our commitment to philanthropy as they were educated through games and activities about RIF and our other philanthropies.  Every year, one of the most anticipated and memorable days is Bid Day. We were so fortunate to have two this year, following spring and fall recruitment. There are many traditions that we routinely follow – The focus on No Frills presented seniors collect all of our new members at the union, they each get a T-Shirt, we sit in a circle and introduce ourselves, etc. As all the new members come running down the street, the actives take them to the intersection in front of the house where the actives form a paradigm change for large circle around all the new members. We sing “Pat,” and at the chorus we run to the 15 NPC groupscenter, we grab all of the new members and pull them out and teach them the song. This year, we strived to continue a great deal strong sense of philanthropy amongst our chapter and Greek community. During the spring, we held our second annual Kappa Kupcake. Those attending could have as many cupcakes as they could possibly eat for an entrance charge of effort five dollars. It proved to be very successful, and the money raised went into planning effective recruitingto the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation.  In the fall, we had two philanthropy events. The first was called Kappa Klassic and it was the second annual golf tournament held for the Delta Eta Chapter’s philanthropies. The enrollment, at just 40 participants, was lower than expected, but those who did attend had an excellent time. We expect that with time, it will grow in popularity and should become a wildly successful philanthropy event in the years to come. The second philanthropy event in the fall, and by far more successful event, was Kappa Gobble. The dates premise, as always, is pie for Recruitment changed during all attendees. The entrance fee is five dollars and all the proceeds went to the Christmas Box House, our local philanthropy for Delta Eta.  As first and foremost college students, academics are always on our mind. Unfortunately, in the spring we did not reach our goal of being first in grades. We came in second behind Pi Beta Phi. This caused a new burst of motivation and dedication to our academics. Our Vice-President of Academic Excellence, Anna Uthe started a new incentive program in which members could check in with a member of her committee and clock her study hours in the library. At the end of the semester a raffle would be held for the girls with the highest number of study hours. This program was wildly successful, and because of Anna’s dedication to excellence the Delta Eta Chapter came in first place in grades in the fall semester.  Delta Eta resides on the University of Utah campus and our members are always involved in many of the decade including organizations. Whether it’s UPC, the week before Alumni Board, ASUU, Intramural sports, or TAing, it is likely that you will find a Kappa nearly everywhere! At the start beginning of classes the year, the chapter came up with a few goals to work towards. The first regarded Chapter Involvement. We had hoped to readdress the chapter goals every month and ensure that our involvement through campus and in Kappa was continually improving. We hope to improve this in the following year. The second chapter goal regarded recruitment. It was expected that Kamp Kappa would be lengthened and that member morale would be improved during Labor Day Weekend recruitment. This was heartily addressed and was a successful change. Our recruitment was more value based and as a chapter we feel our new pledge class exemplified this. The final chapter goal regarded attendance. The chapter felt that we needed to strengthen our reputation in the community by becoming more involved with other chapters’ philanthropy events.  Overall, 2016 has been a success for the Delta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Certainly, in the years after classes , with joy and with laughter, we’ll always remember 2016. Moving forward with such a great year behind us, we look forward to seeing what 2017 has in store.  ==Highlights of 2017== We began2017 with the affiliation of two members and in the fall we gained 52 new members at an Olympic themed bid day. We initiated 43 new members on November 11, the 85th anniversary of the founding of our chapter. Throughout the year we had a number of sisterhood events, including our second annual Pull-Aparts and Chill Sisterhood and our Kappa Kozy. Social events included our formal at the aquarium in March and a Kappa Krush Date Night with a surprise date and a movie in our front yard.We had our first all-chapter retreat and celebrated Founders Day with our alumnae.

The chapter house received improvements to At the main entrance end of Greek Week, we were awarded with paint and the installation Dean's Award of bike racks. The lower level T.V. roomExcellence, fondly known as the Pink Room because of an earlier color schemeBest Sisterhood, was refurbished. Increasing membership resulted in a few beds added Commitment to accommodate more members wishing to live Alumnae Relations, Highest Intramural Sports Participation, First in Grades, Up and Coming Leader, Greek Woman of the Year, Best President, and Highest Retention Rate on the Row for the housepast 5 years.

Sigma Chapter was selected as Philanthropy also kept us very busy. We gained new friends at a pilot chapter Panhellenic sisterhood, hosted by Pi Beta Phi, where we tied blankets for a local hospital. In April we hosted our annual Kappa Klassic golf tournament. In the Fraternity’s New Member Programfall we had an ultimate frisbee philanthropy where many other houses came to support us. The week before Thanksgiving we hosted our annual Kappa Gobble to support our philanthropies. They found success as well as challenges with We donate primarily to the Kappa Foundation, the program Christmas Box House, and provided constructive feedback to the Fraternity for possible revisionsReading is Fundamental.

During the early part of the decade, scholarship efforts waned and the chapter’s G.P.A. dipped below the all-sorority average. Improving scholarship became a major focus. Programs such as Registration Night during which upperclassmen assisted the freshmen and sophomores with registration decisions, study skills workshops, incentives and positive reinforcement were successful, and by the end of the decade the chapter achieved its goal.

Philanthropy efforts made a shift to the giving of time and service to the community. Chapter members assisted with an elementary school’s fun night, Honey Sunday, baby-sitting at the YWCA and participation in clothing drives and blood drives.

Sigma celebrated its 110th anniversary with special t-shirts celebrating the chapter’s heritage, and held a special Founders Day ceremony with alumnae. A special emphasis was placed on conducting the initiation ceremony exactly as written in the Book ==Highlights of Ritual, and new initiation equipment and robes were purchased with donations from alumnae. 2018==

Province Meeting awards included recognition for scholastic efforts, Delta Eta concentrated on philanthropy, Advisory Board and the Sally Kiehne Kelby Award. The chapter was recognized at the 1996 Fraternity Convention with the Gracious Living and Advisory Board honorsacademics in 2018.

==Highlights After much thought and discussion, the chapter made the decision to forego its support of 2000-2010== The University Panhellenic adopted the Christmas Box House and to instead support NAMI, the National Panhellenic Conference’s long-standing system of quota total for recruitmentAlliance on Mental Illness. NAMI is a nationally known advocacy group that focuses on supporting and educating society about mental illness. To support our decision, we brought in a Kappa Trainer to help educate the chapter on mental illness. Her efforts made a huge difference in our chapter, thus allowing for more women open discussion, healthy coping mechanisms, and a mutual respect and understanding for those suffering from mental illness. In the opportunity to become Spring of 2018 we held our first Kappa Con Queso. We also held a Kappa Kappa Gameday, where fraternities across the row competed in a member game of flag football. Finally we hosted our annual Kappa Gobble, where participants could buy pieces of a Greek organizationpie. Sigma’s membership grew to 136 during We raised $7700, over $3000 more than the decadeprevious year. The chapter met proceeds from all three events went to our three philanthropies: the challenge of growth by strengthening the New Member Program Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, Reading is Fundamental, and expanding the KORE group activitiesNAMI. Movie nightsIn addition, bowling and painting pumpkins each member is responsible for Halloween were a few contributing at least five hours of service to various organizations. At the end of the activities scheduled fall term, the chapter had provided 1,792 hours of service to help members develop friendshipsseveral on-campus and off-campus organizations.

Sigma Chapter actively participated in Hazing Prevention Week and initiated creative ways The chapter also worked diligently to spread the anti-hazing messagemaintain its high scholarship ranking on campus. It won Study groups and the utilization of campus hazing prevention competition two years resources were stressed. In addition, chapter members worked as teaching assistants, tutors, study group leaders, and participated in a rowresearch.

Two major philanthropy fundraisers were held throughout the decade. Kappa Karnival and Kappa Kabana proved to be very successful, and proceeds were donated to many groups, including Lighthouse, a teen youth centerCurrently, the Delta Eta House Board has been working with our local Alzheimer’s chapter, Peoples’ City Mission and the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. A local radio station saluted Sigma Chapter on air alumnae associations in considering raising capital funds for donating the greatest amount of money to Katrina relief of any Greek organizationa major house renovation. Funds were also donated to support Kappa’s philanthropyThe plan would include connecting our two basements, Reading is Fundementaladding a guest bedroom, fixing lighting and Boys for Booksflooring, and painting. The project could take over a local school district project dedicated year to improving the reading levels of elementary school boyscomplete.Philanthropic efforts also included We look forward to the gift possible completion of service when the chapter members collaborated with different fraternities to write more than one hundred Valentine cards to distribute to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital patientsthis project.

The chapter scholarship standing rose to fourth Our social events included a formal in the Spring, held at the Leonardo Museum, an Escape Room sisterhood, our first annual Semi-formal (Kappa Kabana), as well as a Mystery Date Night, an exchange with Sigma Phi Epsilon, the annual Kappa Kozy sisterhood, Kappa Karaoke, the Utah Jazz game and much more. We had our first annual overnight sisterhood retreat which took place among at a hostel in beautiful Park City. In the fifteen NPC groups on campusFall semester, we hosted our always popular Founders Day brunch at Trolley Square.

In 2005, Sigma members assisted in recruiting members and served as a sister chapter for Eta Iota, Creighton University.==Highlights of 2019==

Sigma received recognition at Province Meetings This year has been another great year for Gracious Livingthe women of the Delta Eta chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. After the chapter's decision in 2018 to change our local philanthropy to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Communications the chapter council unofficially added the position of Wellness Chair. This position focuses on connecting members of our organization to resources on campus to aid with mental and physical health and wellbeing. This member was elected by council and became a great resource and Advisory Boardfriend for many members of our chapter. Study nights at the house were hosted by our Wellness Chairman and Vice President Academic Excellence to improve chapter morale regarding studying. In the fall, during slating, the chapter received permission from our District Director to officially add this position to our council and received to have the Barbara Sarich Programming Award chapter slate and the Meg Cherry Smith Standards Awardelect someone. Convention awards This was a huge success for 2006 were for Reading is Fundamental the nominating committee and Technologythe chapter.

==Highlights This year's council decided that a goal for the chapter should be to focus on our ritual and grow in our understanding of 2011-2019==From chapter’s History Report: Scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature its significance. This goal was a focus for all members of the chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etcthe actions and words of our members truly display each sister's appreciation of our ritual and history. We incorporated a memorial service into our yearly Founders Day brunch to celebrate the alumnae of Utah's two alumnae associations.:

==2012==Sigma chapter kicked off 2012 eager Delta Eta continues to be back in the Chapter House for the spring semesterprioritize campus involvement and academics. As alwaysWe have many sisters who are teaching assistants, members of ASUU, on the Student Alumni Board, and involved in HerCampus. Kappas were busy taking part are also involved in many campus events, ItsOnUs and have worked as well as their own Kappa happeningsResident Advisors and Orientation Leaders. January brought new officers into We have members that volunteer at the Bennion Center, Primary Children's Hospital, the Maliheh Free Clinic, the National Ability Center, the Boys and Girls Club, UFit, Red Butte Gardens, the Utah AIDS Foundation, and at the Utah Chapter Councilof the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Our sisters work in research labs in departments throughout the University. Additionally, Delta Eta women are members of six different honor societies on campus.

As February rolled around, In the spring we celebrated bid day with a chill in the air, blue and blue theme. We initiated nine lovely new members who have all been deeply involved and supportive of Kappa. In the fall we prepared for recruitment with our annual Kamp Kappa girls treated themselves . This year our Membership Chairman made sure to a much-needed night out dancingprioritize the chapter's mental health and self care throughout recruitment. We also focused on being genuine throughout recruitment so that we would present our real and beautiful Kappa Krush was held at experiences to the Wick Alumni Center on campus for potential new members. After a night of fancy dresses and fun. Later in recruitment where the chapter had the monthopportunity to meet 437 potential new members, some Kappas chose to dance the night away we welcomed our new members at our birthday party themed bid day. In the campus event Dance Marathonfall we initiated 42 amazing women who are all shining examples of Kappa's values. Girls in attendance were delighted to meet Throughout the spring and fall the author New Member chairman and active members of the popular book, “Heaven Is For Real,” Todd Burpochapter focused on showing the real and honest aspects of Kappa to our new members. We wanted to continue to be genuine Kappa women even after recruitment and bid day had ended.

March was much welcomed as girls looked forward to travelingAlong with our overall focus on mental health, and going home for Spring Break! Mid term tests were this year's council worked on a bit easier to get through because variety of things. Our secretary reviewed our bylaws and chapter standing rules. The Public Relations Chairman highlighted the unusually warm weather; wearing shorts in March can make any girl happy! Kappas took advantage of the balmy weather by holding the “Kappa Hunger Games” in the Selleck green spacechapter's diversity on our social media. This variation of the game Dodgeball served as the perfect chapter bonding fall we celebrated Founders Day with a lunch for new members, active members and alumnae at the All House Retreat before the week Salt Lake Country Club. This lovely event was planned by our education chairman along with members from both of Spring BreakUtah's alumnae associations.

The week back from Spring Break was full of Our sisterhood events this year have included field games during recruitment, a movie premier, ice skating during the fall inspiration period, a murder mystery game night, movie nights at the house, and pumpkin painting, gingerbread houses and our annual Kappa events AND Kozy in December. In the spring our event chairman planned our formal, appropriately named the Sapphire Ball. In the fall we had a rewestern themed semi-formal where our members yeehaw-vamped Kappa Kitchen thanks to Kate Kollars ed all night long and a date night featuring bowling and her work with House Boardmini-golf. A new fridgeAdditionally, variety in the spring we hosted our first Golden Key Gala. This was a philanthropy gala that was attended by alumnae and the community. It was very important to the chapter to promote the message of snacksour newest philanthropy, NAMI. In the fall, and we hosted our annual Kappa Gobble event along with a salad bar cart were included! This sweet surprise had new event, Kappas in the whole house excitedKey, even Donna and Nicole couldn’t hide their smilesa Greek=wide basketball tournament.

Kappa Goes Country, Mom’s Day, Relay for Life, and Celebrate Sigma (formerly Spring Tea) were all packed into Over the first weekend back from Spring Break! Kappa Goes Country, the spring philanthropy, was co-year we focused on promoting sisterhood throughout our Panhellenic community. Many of our members served as Rho Gammas during fall recruitment to help potential new members find their home on Greek Row. We also hosted a Panhellenic wellness sisterhood with Phi Kappa Theta Alpha Chi Omega that ended in the KKG parking lot. The event was complete with a mechanical bull, nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, and country musicpaint night. However, due Kappas continue to a noise complaint from the fall philanthropy, the music was kept fairly quiet form strong friendships with members in all of our Panhellenic organizations along with being members of Panhellenic Council and was turned off at 1 a.m. The proceeds of $3,060 were donated to the American Cancer SocietyGreek Programming Board.

The following day, Kappa participated in Greek Week in the fun continued with Mom’s Dayspring semester. Wearing their shorts The chapter won Lip Sync and adorable Mom’s Day shirts, Kappas best flag design and their mothers went to Paint Yourself Silly in ended the week with winning the Haymarket. Afterwards they treated themselves to supper Dean's Award of Excellence and Best Sisterhood at Lazlo’sthe Greek Choice Awards. Some members even invited their mothers to walk alongside them In the fall we won a canned food drive and a small mural competition along with doing very well at Relay for Life later that night. All the mothers were also invited Songfest which led us to attend Celebrate Sigma the following daywinning Homecoming. This special event It was held at the Wick Center, to honor scholarship winners a very exciting and wish well deserved moment for the senior class well as they shifted into alumni statuschapter.

As April came about, campus turned green and spirits rose in the 616. The month 2019 was filled a great year full of beautiful moments that will certainly be remembered for years with The Big Event, Pen Pals Party, Rookie Recruitment, Senior Week, tears and Dead Weekwith laughter. As the school year drew The chapter is excited to an end, the Kappas left the 616 ready for a break from their studies, but sad to leave their sisters for the summer. see what 2020 will bring!''''''''''''

Though summer break was in full swing, some lucky chapter memebers had the opportunity to travel to Jacksonville, Florida for the National Kappa Kappa Gamma Convention. Sidney Peterson, Megan Videtich, Alyssa Fishbaugh, Natalie Pavlish, Kristin Richter, along with Chapter Council Advisor Mary Ford and House Board President Karen Meginnis all made the once in a life time trip. ==Highlights of 2020s:==

August brought the Greeks back to campus, with the excitement ==Highlights of Recruitment and catching up with friends. The Kappa house had a definite glow to it, with its fresh coat of paint and new roof that was part of the summer maintenance. The chapter women moved in and geared up for Work Week, and Recruitment Week. As always, this time was emotional and trying for all, but when all was said and done, Kappa bid 36 new members. Bid Day’s theme, “The Best Just Got Better,” was highly appropriate. The new member class was welcomed with an afternoon full of taking pictures, painting coffee mugs, eating at Chipotle, and getting to know their new friends. Two days later, these 36 young women formally pledged to become a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. 2021==

Just as classes started This past year was another great year for Delta Eta chapter. To start off the fall spring semester, philanthropy season Kappa participated in Greek Week. The chapter won Lip Sync and the Flag Competition and football season kicked-off ended up as wellthe 2021 Greek Week champions We were also awarded the Unity award during our annual Greek Choice awards ceremony at the end of the week. Kappa Kandyland philanthropy This is an award our chapter was held on Thursday, August 30th honored to receive because we have been attempting to create a more inclusive space in the KKG parking lotour community. Complete with a cotton candy machine and photo boothTo show this, we added the chapter raised $4position of Diversity,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation. Two days laterEquity, Husker Football had their season opening game against Southern Mississippiand Inclusion to our chapter council. This exhilarating day had the Kappa girls sporting their stylish new KKG husker tanks position sends out resources to our chapter about various equity issues to keep everyone updated and informed. The DEI chair will also send out on campus and crop top shirts, along with a great pair of sunglassesoff campus resources for people who would like to get involved.

August was gone in Over the blink of an eyeyear, and September brought the chapter put an exciting, new Kappa event: emphasis academics. Our VPAE put on monthly study nights at the Parent’s Banquethouse and frequently put out on campus academic resources. Alongside the Parent’s ClubStudy nights were worth double study points, Natalie Marcuzzo and members who had the event chair planned this elegant dinner to honor and recognize most points at the beloved family members end of chapter membersthe semester won a gift card as a prize. The event Council’s other goal was held at to get the chapter back into the Holiday Inn downtown, values and raised money with history that we were starting to lose during such a silent auctionlong period online. Members Our Wellness chair put a focus on sisterhood by continuing with our weekly “Kappa of the Week” and their family dressed up received many heartfelt nominations for outstanding members. With in their best for this special nightperson events during the fall, cherishing their time we were once again able to participate in little traditions such as singing the company Kappa Blessing during chapter dinners. We had several different song practices to reteach our members the songs, and some alumnae even volunteered to help lead them.(Information from chapter history reports, scholarship, group honors/awards, traditions, special events, changes on campus or within chapter, overall nature of loved onesthe chapter, chapter goals, challenges and how they were overcome, etc.)

September also meant Kappa’s National Anti-Hazing Week would take place. The 3rd annual weeklong campaign to recognize chapters for promoting anti-hazing on their campus was again embraced by Sigma ChapterAfter a completely virtual spring recruitment, we welcomed our new members with a car parade outside of our house. The chapter women took to social media We initiated 7 wonderful new members who have continued to show their anti-hazing spiritlove for Kappa throughout the year. Particularly memorable were We watched with pride as 25 of our seniors graduated at the hilarious anti-hazing captions and slogans created for pictures end of movie scenes. Despite the attempts to win the Anti-Hazing Week competition for the 3rd year in a row, the countless “retweets” semester and Facebook tags to Headquarters were not enough to lock in the titlewished them well.

October is always a busy month to be a Kappa. Between Founder’s DayIn the fall, Boo & Boo, Big/Little Reveal, Key Reveal, and Initiation Week, things can get pretty hectic! Founder’s we saw many of the new alumnae at brunch during our Founders Day celebration which was held at in the City Campus Union Alumni House on October 7thcampus. Education Chairman, Sydney McCoun and her committee planned and hosted It was nice to see our sisters once again with the proper precautions being taken during the lovely occasionevent. Chapter members We watched as alumnae received their 25, 50, and alumni whom attended were treated to a tasty scoop65-able cheesecake bar catered by High Society Cheesecakesyear Milestone Pins. The tables Recipients of our chapter awards were decorated with burlap runners Remi Kamberian for the Maude Gorham award, Jess Sharma for the Cherry Ridges award, and daisies in Mason jarsZoie Reynolds for the Alice Pittman award. Registrar Samantha Samuelson also created After an exciting recruitment where we met a memorable display record amount of archives for potential new members, we welcomed in our largest pledge class yet with a tailgate themed bid day titled, “Drafting the Best”. We initiated 69 incredible new members during our first in person initiation since 2019, and they will all continue to grow the chapter with the occasionresilience they all hold.

Initiation Week packed Big/Little Reveal2021 was a challenging year, Key Reveal, Boo & Boo, and Initiation all into 7 days! Delta Eta made the most of it. The chapter was also fortunate worked hard to have a Leadership Consultantget involved on and off campus, Kristiget to know each other once again, stay with them and poured their love for the weekKappa into all they did. But at the end It was a year full of this Kappa-filled week, 36 new members were initiated into Sigma Chapter as wonderful moments and Delta Eta can’t wait to see what the Pledge Class of 2012. next year has in store!

With Delta Eta chapter chose to support NAMI as our local philanthropy in 2018, and are thrilled to still be supporting them. As stated on the foundation’s website, “NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Utah’s mission is to ensure dignity and improve the crazy month lives of October under those who live with mental illness and their beltsfamilies through support, November seemed much calmereducation and advocacy. The girls welcomed Thanksgiving Break with open arms as ” This is a week to go back home mission near and enjoy time with family before beginning the “grind dear to Christmas Break.” But more excitement awaited the Kappas Delta Eta’s heart, as we want all of our members, as well as everyone in our community, to feel that they returned from Thanksgiving Break. Elections of new chapter officers are loved and the highly anticipated Winter Formal took place the last week of Novembervalued. Allowing for a bit of a distraction from We areproud to support the fast approaching Finals Weekeffort to destigmatize mental illness.

Dead Week and Finals Week are never too terrible if you are a Kappa. Especially Our chapter supported Kappa’s philanthropies this past year, when the chapter women were spoiled with snacks by holding our first ever philanthropy week. The week consisted of at least one event every night from Parent’s Club and House Board. Also the new Christmas decorations hanging around the house kept everyone’s spirits bright. By the Saturday morning after the last final tests, the 616 was quiet day and empty. But it wouldn’t be long until the halls of Kappa houses across campus would again be filled with compete against each other for the joy of friendship most donations and sisterhood once moreparticipation.

An overall description of Sigma Chapter and UNL campus is "growth." With This was our school’s first year playing in the Big 10with a DEI Chair, so Delta Eta had a strong focus on diversity, the college is growing equity and improving in every aspectinclusion. From new dorm halls, Our DEI officer frequently sent out resources and posts to educate the Memorial Stadium expansionchapter on important matters, an addition to and our Public Relations chair would also make educational posts on social media. We had a few chapter trainings including one with the Devany Center, Ute tribe and attempts to increase student enrollment, why the physical growth University of Utah is obviousallowed to use their name. However, the college, and entire state of Nebraska, was sad During recruitment we encouraged our members to add their pronouns to see one of their biggest proponents for growth leave them at nametags if they felt comfortable and changed the end words in some of 2012. Dr. Tom Osborne began his retirement from the UNL Athletic Director position, and was honored our recruitment songs in a most memorable way at the last home football game on Novemeber 17th against Minnesotaan attempt to make them more gender neutral.

But “growth” is something that Sigma Chapter is always striving Because of COVID-19, the spring semester started off with the continuation of completely virtual chapter meetings. We had two days of virtual spring recruitment in February and a car parade for as wellbid day where actives decorated their cars and drove past the house. With any bumps FSL at the University of Utah started to allow some in -person events with the roadapproval of a safety plan later in the semester, or everyday challenges that ariseso after mainly online sisterhoods and exchanges, the women of this chapter adaptwe were able to have a hybrid philanthropy week. We had a Kappaccino and Krispy Kreme event on Monday where people could buy coffee, learnhot chocolate, and grow with each stepdonuts online and pick them up outside the house. Everyday they are growing in their academics, friendshipsTuesday had a similar setup but we sold cookies and milk, and sisterhoodon Wednesday we held a Tik Tok competition. They learn that with every step forwardOn Thursday people could go to Chipotle, or backwardmention Kappa, their Kappa sisters are there and part of the profits would be sent to help them our philanthropies, and uplift themthroughout the week we sold hoodies online. We were also able to have a hybrid inspiration period. Growing The week started off with a virtual Returning of the Pin Ceremony on Monday, a small in Kappa is something these women will carry -person yoga sisterhood outsidewith them for a zoom option on Tuesday, Sigma within the rest of their livesDelta in person with a zoom option on Wednesday, and then a virtual combined initiation ceremony on Saturday morning.

==Highlights For the fall semester, Utah started opening back up so we started off with a completely in-person work week with masks required of 2020s:==course. We split our chapter up into three groups and rotated having one group in person while the other two were online for chapter meetings, and this continued until the COVID-19 positivity rate started getting high again late in November and we switched back to completely virtual meetings. Before this happened, we were still able to have a fully in-person recruitment with a zoom option and Bid Day was held outside. The new member retreat was held in a mansion in Paradise, Utah. There were several sisterhoods for potential bigs to get to know the new members and Big/Little reveal was held in-person on the lawn outside of Kappa. We had several smaller sisterhoods such as a financial wellness sisterhood, service sisterhood, and one at Torrent Cycle as well as study nights at the house. Philanthropy week was once again all in-person. The week started with a banner competition and the option to get frozen yogurt on Monday. On Tuesday we had a talent show that was open to everyone, and a scavenger hunt around campus on Wednesday. We had our annual Kappa Gobble outside on Thursday, and the opportunity to buy Krispy Kreme donuts and a kickball competition on Friday. To end the week, we held our second Golden Key Gala. An in-person mock initiation ceremony was held for the Spring 20’s, Fall 20’s and Spring 21’s since they were unable to experience it when they got initiated, and then we had inspiration period fully in-person with a zoom link to some events. For this we asked that everyone show a negative COVID-19 test before Fireside Ceremony if they wanted to participate in initiation. Returning of the Pin was held outside, we had an in-person sisterhood at the movie theater, and Sigma within the Delta was held at the house. Fireside Ceremony was held at the venue we had dinner at since it was larger and had better ventilation than our house. For initiation, house board generously donated KN-95 masks for everyone, we had an air purifier in the chapter room, and kept the door and windows open with the fans going.

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