Kappa Alpha Chapter (Nicholls State University) Highlighted in Intramural Sports Article

August 31, 2010

Amber Zorn, a member of the Kappa Alpha Chapter (Nicholls State University) was quoted in a recent article in the The Nicholls Worth student newspaper about intramural sports. The chapter plays intramural flag football on campus. "You really don't have to be athletic to play. It's all for the fun of it," Amber said. "My sisters enjoy it, and I think it's a great opportunity to get involved on campus."

Source: The Nicholls Worth

Jordan Jackson, Collegian in the Beta Xi Chapter (Auburn University), Named to Dean’s List

August 31, 2010

Jordan Jackson, a collegian in the Beta Xi Chapter (Auburn University), was named to the dean's list for the spring semester, earning a 4.0 GPA. Jordan is a member of the Delta Epsilon Iota academic honor society and has been accepted into the Communications Disorders Program. She is a peer instructor.

Source: Times Daily, Florence, Alabama

Iota Chapter (University of Iowa) Receives 2010 Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards

August 31, 2010

The Iota Chapter (University of Iowa) received the following 2010 Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards. Congratulations to the chapter and its members for these outstanding awards!
Highest New Member GPA Spring 2009 and Excellence in Risk Reduction & Management

T. Anne Cleary Scholarship
Marian Fukuyama – Delta Zeta

Outstanding Sophomore Woman Award
Laura Vukelich – Delta Zeta

Individual Sisterhood Award
Marian Fukuyama – Delta Zeta

PHC Chapter President of the Year
Marian Fukuyama – Delta Zeta

Source: Iowa Fraternity and Sorority Life

Gamma Sigma (Eastern Michigan University) Receives Chapter of Excellence Distinction from EMU Greek Standards Program

August 23, 2010

The Gamma Sigma Chapter (Eastern Michigan University) received the Chapter of Excellence Distinction from the EMU Greek Standards Program. Organizations are recognized for excellence as part of the university's Greek Standards and Assessment Program. Gamma Sigma had overall excellence in the core criteria of the program, resulting in the Chapter of Excellence honor. This honor included the following recognition:
- Integration of Purpose
- Leadership Development
- Civic Engagement
- Excellence in Positive Relationships

In addition the chapter and its members received the following recognition through the university's - Council awards:
- Distinguished Service by an Individual, Janessa Loomis
- Silent Leader Award, Courtney Pronishen
- Advisor of the Year, Rachel Czech

Congratulations to the Gamma Sigma Chapter for representing the best in fraternal life and its positive experiences at Eastern Michigan University!

Source: Eastern Michigan University, Office of Greek Life

Theta Chapter (The Ohio State University) Wins Awards

August 6, 2010

At Region V Day, the Theta Chapter (The Ohio State University) was awarded with the Most Improved Scholarship and the Mella Davies Award for Outstanding Collegiate-Alumnae Chapter Interaction. Additionally, Elizabeth Kane received the Outstanding New Member Award. At Delta Zeta’s 2010 National Convention Tucson, Arizona this past July, the Theta Chapter received the Annual Award for Outstanding Academic Programming. Read more here.

Beta Gamma (University of Louisville) Collegians Appear on Billboard

July 26, 2010

Amanda Glover, Beta Gamma Chapter (University of Louisville) House Manager, and Megan Reeves, Chapter President, appeared on a Louisville billboard as 2009 Trustee Scholars of the university. Amanda (bottom row, far left) and Megan (bottom, third from left) are seniors this year at University of Louisville.

The University of Louisville Trustee's Scholar program is an admissions-based scholarship that awarded for four years of undergraduate study. Recipients are selected based on high school GPA, ACT scores, and as Governor's Scholars alumni.

The Gamma Beta Chapter (University of Connecticut) Shares Its Achievements

During the last semester of the 2009-2010 school year, 30 members participated in HuskyTHON, an eighteen-hour dance marathon to raise money for the Connecticut Children's Hospital. Many members also attended the IMPACT retreat, which focused on strengthening the Greek community. Kelly Smith was elected as Vice President of Membership on the Panhellenic Council. Megan Berg, Past Chapter President, received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Connecticut Office for Sorority and Fraternity Life.

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The Omicron Beta Chapter (Richard Stockton College of New Jersey) Wins Awards at Region Day

At Region II (New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania) Day held on April 17, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, the Omicron Beta Chapter (Richard Stockton College of New Jersey) was among the recipients of the award for Outstanding Academic Achievement for maintaining a grade point average above the All Sorority Average.

Rachael McFadden, the chapter's Historian/Chaplain, was the recipient of a regional Delta Zeta Golden Heart Award. The Golden Heart Award recognizes the member who has contributed significantly to the chapter through her Delta Zeta spirit and willingness to serve the Sorority.

Michelle Horowitz, Chapter Treasurer, was the recipient of a regional Delta Zeta Golden Crest Award. The Golden Crest Award recognizes an officer or chairman who has displayed exceptional qualities and has performed her responsibilities above and beyond the call of duty.

Alpha Rho Chapter (Ohio Wesleyan University) Achievements

July 19, 2010

The Alpha Rho Chapter (Ohio Wesleyan University) received the award for Best New Member Education Program with the Caryatides Award at the 2010 Delta Zeta National Convention, and also received an honorable mention for its Pink Goes Green program.

Collegiate members are participating in programs this summer such as an internship in Washington D.C., an internship with a Children's Theatre and a research trip to the Galapagos.

Hannah Williamson, Lambda Alpha (Arkansas Tech University), Recognized as Delta Zeta Foundation Scholarship Recipient

Read the story on Arkansas Tech's news site.

The Alpha Beta Chapter (University of Illinois) Recognized with Greek Awards

May 26, 2010

The Alpha Beta Chapter (University of Illinois) and its members were recognized at the end of the school year with the following awards:

Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Illinois Leadership Certificate
Laura Kunberger

Senior 100 Honorary
Brittany D'Arcy

The chapter received Honorable Mention in the Outstanding House Corporation, Excellence in Risk Management - Panhellenic Council and categories. Alpha Beta was received the first place award for Outstanding Philanthropy and was in second place for Outstanding Scholarship Programming.

The chapter was also recognized for its support of the Bowl for Kid's Sake, which raised $9,000.00 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Champaign County, and its participation in the Participation in the Fire Factor Academy for general fire safety.

Source: The Illini Greek

Sarah Lewis, Gamma Lambda Chapter (San Jose State University) Quoted in Spartan Daily

May 26, 2010

Sarah Lewis, a member of the Gamma Lambda Chapter (San Jose State University) and President of the SJSU Panhellenic Council, was quoted in an article entitled, "SJSU fraternities and sororities fight misconceptions" in the Spartan Daily publication. Sarah discussed the importance of educating members, potential new members and parents about the dangers of hazing and the steps the fraternal world takes to prevent this harmful practice. Read the article here.

Source: Spartan Daily

Zeta Kappa Chapter (Ohio Northern University) Recognized as a Gold Chapter

May 26, 2010

The Zeta Kappa Chapter (Ohio Northern University) was recognized as a Gold Chapter. Their efforts as a chapter were recognized by the university through the hard work and accomplishments over the past year in the areas of academic achievement, external relations, chapter management, recruitment and risk management.

Zeta Psi Chapter (Stephen F. Austin State University) Wins 2010 Greek Awards

May 26, 2010

The Zeta Psi Chapter (Stephen F. Austin State University) won the university's 2010 Sorority of the Year Award and the Dean's Cup for Greek Excellence.