Delta Zeta is Celebrating Women’s History Month
March kicks off Women’s History Month, and this year’s national theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” Throughout Delta Zeta’s history, we have had many members who lived this through their actions on behalf of the sorority. One facet that plays a large role in Delta Zeta’s story is our history of…
Celebrating Black History Month with Sisters
To most Delta Zeta members today, we have always known February as Black History Month. It has only been since 1976 when then-President Gerald Ford designed February to celebrate Black History Month as a time to honor the achievements of Black Americans that, in the past, would go largely unrecognized. 1 Although Black History Month…
Women in STEAM: Shannon Beeler
By Abby Hanlon, Delta Upsilon-Marshall University Shannon Beeler is a high school math teacher in Mililani, Hawaii on the island of O’ahu. She is a military wife and mother of three. Shannon pursued a career in mathematics and education after discovering her passion for helping others. Can you share a little bit about your college…
Women in STEAM: Blanca Herrera
By Abby Hanlon, Delta Upsilon-Marshall University Blanca Herrera is a Civil Engineer Associate for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. She is a 2020 Delta Zeta 35 Under 35 honoree. She pursued a career in the field of engineering after participating in Engineers Without Borders, whose mission is too empowered communities by…
Women in STEAM: Gina Thornberg
By Abby Hanlon, Delta Upsilon-Marshall UniversityMarch is Women’s History Month, and we are highlighting Delta Zeta sisters in STEAM- science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Gina Thornberg, Iota Delta-Edinboro (PA), finished her associate degree at Robert Morris University and enrolled at Edinboro University to complete her undergraduate degree. She only had a few friends, one…
Women in STEAM: Tori Suslovitch
By Abby Hanlon, Delta Upsilon-Marshall University March is Women’s History Month, and we are highlighting Delta Zeta sisters in STEAM- science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Tori Suslovitch, Delta Beta-Tampa (FL), is a licensed genetic counselor in the Yu Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital. She graduated from the University of Tampa with a bachelor’s in…
Representation Matters: Alumna is first person of color on University Board of Governors
February 23, 2023 Written by: Abby Hanlon, Delta Upsilon-Marshall (WV), Communications Intern Amelia (Amy) Bailey Counts, would have never imagined while she was a collegiate member at the Epsilon Nu Chapter at Missouri State University that she would eventually be the first woman of color Board Chair on the University’s Board of Governors. Amy joined…
How Pi Chi Has Affected Me
By Rachel Beckett, Pi Chi-Western Kentucky I joined Delta Zeta my spring semester of my freshman year. Looking back at my fall semester, I remember how scared and lonely that girl was. I knew how outgoing I was but really struggled to make connections with others. I longed for a place to feel like home.…
The power of sisterhood and connections
By Robin White Underwood, Xi Beta-Eastern Kentucky In late spring of this year, our sister Michelle passed away due to a rare brain tumor. She was the sweetest, kindest person I knew. When her DZ sisters found out that she was ill, the text chains and messages began to spread. At her funeral, we connected.…
Navigating Life with a Friend
By Charlotte Williams, Alpha Gamma-Alabama I am pleased to share my story about my exquisite friendship with my dear pledge sister, Lauren. My father suddenly passed away five years ago. As our Delta Zeta Creed reads, “To those closer ones, Love that is ever steadfast,” Lauren exhibited this during a crucial and challenging time in…
