More than 100 Coeds Pledge Sororities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
UNK- More than 100 coeds have pledged sororities at the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall.
The sororities--Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi and Gamma Phi Beta--all met a quota of 34 pledges, which resulted in an overall 25 percent increase in sorority membership. “In the past, our quotas have been in the low twenties,” said Tracy Lungrin, UNK Greek Life coordinator. “It was important for our three sororities to each make quota, which was set at 34 this year, in order for us to get more serious about potentially expanding in a couple of years.” Leading formal recruitment this year are students Allie Nightingale, director, and Amy Kratochvil, assistant director. Both are from Kearney. “They did an amazing job and were incredibly prepared,” Lungrin said. “We also had a phenomenal Recruitment Team, which consisted of 14 women, who disaffiliated from their chapters to help our potential new members stay in the recruitment process.” Pledges in each sorority grouping are listed alphabetically by hometown: Alpha Omicron Pi Bassett- Brooke Alstrom Bennington- Katie Pearson Crete- Rae Fahrlander and Lauren Stehlik. Grand Island- Erica Contreras, Samantha Mitchell, Dayana Rodriguez and Keri Rollen. Fremont- Bronwyn Mitchell Giltner- Khlya Shaff Juniata- Heather Reimers Kearney- Kirsten Flavell, Jordan Skyler and Riley Wilson. Lexington- Alejandra Ramirez, Karen Realpe and Diana Rodas. Lincoln- Brianna Nelsen and Courtney Smedjir. Minden- Cammie Warnell Omaha- Chelsea Cook, Allie Kersh, Briana Mohr and Aubri Rice. Paxton- Felicia Quinn St. Paul- Krista Scheer York- Aly Leggett OUT OF STATE: COLORADO Brighton- Megan Billinger Conifer- Kasey Nansel Fort Collins- Kaylee Lemburg INDIANA South Bend- Brenna Olson IOWA Council Bluffs- Ashta Johnson NEVADA Las Vegas- Darien Hirth Alpha Phi Arapahoe- Hope Scott Arlington- Megan Schutt Burwell- Lexi Eddy Elkhorn- Rachel Garrison and Samantha Seina. Fremont- Olivia Christensen, Amber Clary and Bekah Ogan. Funk- Megan Dahlgren Hastings- Brittany McWhirter Hayes Center- Linsay Ridlen Juniata- Sharidan Rayburn Kearney- Ariane Aten, Cami Bush, Chey Gunther, Betsi Hinkle and Lisa Klingelhoefer. Lincoln- Paige Beiermann and Maddie Zimmerman. Nebraska City- Rachel Gogan Omaha- Dani Donovan, Molly Sedlacek, Lanisa Tafoya and Holly Thomas. Paxton- Katie Elder and Erica Rhodes. Shelton- Bridget Strauss St. Edward- Kendra Wurdeman St. Libory- Kira Putscher Wayne- Anna West West Point- Steph Blocher OUT OF STATE:
TEXAS Fort Worth- Riley Taylor WISCONSIN Waupaca- Morgan Abert Gamma Phi Beta Arapahoe- Catherine Paulsen Blair- Victoria Ricceri Central City- Caitlin Sullivan Columbus- Lauren Anderson Elkhorn- Erika Soucie Friend- Nicole Menke Grand Island- Emily Fierstein, Hope Merrick and Kayla Wojtalewicz. Gretna- Kristen Goldenstein Hampton- Erika Bicknase Juniata- Lindsey Colburn Kearney- Megan Haase, Riley Murphy, Christina Rice, Danielle Schultz and Jess Wirth. Lexington- Jessica Ferguson and Emilee Monter. Lincoln- Taylor Anderson and Kelly Shultz. North Platte- Alarie White Madison- Kelsie Lewis Minden- Erika Beck Omaha- Taylor Franke, Laura Kraniewski, Maggie McClure, Sarah Siebrandt and Hillary Thompson. Phillips- Katie Kuehn Riverdale- Cassie Stephens South Sioux City- Lindsey Kander and Jackie O’Brien. St. Paul- Brooke Brouillette OUT OF STATE: IOWA Council Bluffs- Allison Palmer
Fraternities at UNK Recruit More Than 90 Men
UNK- More than 90 men have joined a fraternity at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
The fraternities, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Tau Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sigma Tau Gamma, signed a combined total of 92 men.
“This is an increase of about 15 men to our Greek Community from last year,” said Tracy Lungrin, Greek Life coordinator. “And more men will be added when Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Lambda Beta sign members later this fall.” Fraternity Recruitment begins in the summer months, between June and August, and also goes through the fall semester for many chapters.
“We want our incoming students to become engaged and involved on campus right away,” Lungrin said. “And joining a Greek fraternity or sorority is a great way to give them a sense of belonging and a connection to UNK before classes begin.”
New members are listed by fraternity, then alphabetically by hometown: Alpha Tau Omega Auburn- Zach Wittman Aurora- Mitchell Nuss Wilcox- Anthony Aubushon Gering- Brian Peister Grand Island- John (Zane) Beal, Gustavo Cruz and Morgan Nason. Kearney- Zachary Benson, Zach Margheim and Brock Persson. Lexington- Joel Montes Merna- Johnathon McDermott Omaha- Will Landolt and James Yeshnowski. Shelton- Logan Lawson Sidney- Phil Draper Sutherland- Anthony Pfeiff
Delta Tau Delta Cozad- Eric Kohl Elm Creek- Rober Kosmiki Eustis- Tyler Strong Farnam- Wesley Edson Hastings- Wade Hawkinson Kearney- Grady Olivarez Minden- Zach Grams Orleans- Marcus Ehrke Pleasanton- Benjamin Paben Scottsbluff- Brian Gutwein OUT OF STATE
COLORADO Superior- Nick Padula
IOWA Red Oak- Cameron Deten
Pi Kappa Alpha Ayr- Cody Bland Bennington- Tommy Erhart Cairo- Bobby Sanchez Gering- Quinten Burns and Tyler Grasmick. Gibbon- Peter Rasmussen Grand Island- Sam Schneider Gretna- Andrew Roberts Harrisburg- James Wyatt Hays Center- Evan Messersmith Lexington- Justin Sheldon Lincoln- John Gahan and Jarod Sayker. Ogallala- Daniel Anderson, Mark Messner, Michael Thalken and Tyler Tophoj. Omaha- Tyler Brown, Anthony Chavez, Matthew Knight Tim Long, AJ Moellenbeck,
Austin Putnam and Corey Stopak. Papillion- David Caskey and Jake Fiero. Potter- Lance Juelfs Wayne- Andi Deidiker and Jacob Triggs. OUT OF STATE COLORADO Littleton- Josh Kanipe Sigma Phi Epsilon Aurora- Ryan Grossnicklaus Columbus- Eric Nelson Elkhorn- Alex Lamb and Ryan Morrissey. Fremont- Lance Hoskins and Pierce Longacre. Grand Island- Jordan Roth and Taylor Scott. Hastings- John Lindblad Holdrege- Blake Dunaway and Sergio Lara. Kearney- Josh Englund, Adam McKeeman, Jordan Moncrief, Brock Paul, Jordan Smith
and Paul Stuart. Lincoln- Chris Fieselman North Platte- Jordan Arensdorf and Ben Gove. Omaha- Chris Beck, Tanner Hannum, Stephen Pravecek and Mark Wulff. Panama- Asa Bryant McCook- Jeff Lorentz Morrill- Kasey Dietz Valley- Luke Conrad Waterloo- Ryan Johanek and Kyle Rotert. Wood River- Curt Maloney
Sigma Tau Gamma Kearney- Chris McEntee Omaha- Alex Franz
Social Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon Receives National Recognition at Annual Conclave in Orlando
~ Jordan Gonzales, President of Sigma Phi Epsilon, 308.631.8591
UNK- Sigma Phi Epsilon, a social fraternity at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, recently received national recognition at the annual Sigma Phi Epsilon Conclave in Orlando, Fla. The UNK chapter received its fourth Buchanan Cup for two consecutive years of outstanding chapter excellence. Only 15 percent of the more than 260 chapters of Sigma Phi Epsilon earn this award. To qualify for the Buchanan Cup, chapters much reach a minimum of 40 active members, have an overall chapter grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have five or more certified volunteers and an active alumni board, participate in at least one philanthropy event, and have 50 percent or more members involved in one or more other campus organizations. The UNK chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has more than 75 active members, an overall GPA of 3.28, seven certified volunteers and an active alumni board corporation, and has a 95 percent campus involvement rate. The chapter participates in various philanthropy fund-raisers for associations such as Youth AIDS, Nebraska Kidney Association and Muscular Dystrophy. Officers of Sigma Phi Epsilon are listed alphabetically by hometown: Fremont- Ryan Larsen, chaplain. Grand Island- Andy Greer, vice president of membership development; Collin Grimes, vice president of recruitment; Glenn Bills, vice president of communications. Kearney- Kyle McBride, vice president of programming; Ryan Bowoski, vice president of finance. Morrill- Jordan Gonzales, chapter president. O’Neill- Matthew Wecker, assistant vice president of recruitment. Tecumseh- Derek Woken, vice president of scholarship.
Alpha Omicron Pi Social Sorority at UNK Receives Three Chapter Awards at Annual International Convention
UNK- University of Nebraska at Kearney social sorority Alpha Omicron Pi received three international chapter awards at the 2009 Alpha Omicron Pi International Convention held in Tampa, Fla.
The UNK chapter was one of only 27 chapters who received a Ruby Award for Distinguished Chapters. There are 105 active Alpha Omicron Pi chapters.
The Ruby Award for Distinguished Chapters is awarded to chapters who have accomplished at least 90 percent of the Standards of Excellence (SOE). SOE are points of measurement for progress in a variety of areas such as philanthropy, recruitment and academics. Officers of the Leader’s Council (LC) are responsible for documenting SOE within their office on an annual basis.
“The Ruby Award is such a big achievement,” said Katie Grant, Phi Sigma chapter president. “The LC members set a goal for this award, and I’m proud of them and all the ladies within the house. It took everyone’s hard work to reach this goal.”
The chapter also took home an Academic Development Cup, which is awarded to chapters with outstanding leadership, scholarship and scholarship programming for the biennium. To be eligible, the chapter must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 3.14 or higher on a 4.0 scale for at least one semester of the biennium.
In addition, the chapter received participation recognition for the annual philanthropy event, “Strike Out Arthritis.” The event is an annual dodgeball tournament held by the UNK chapter that raises funds for arthritis research. This spring, the UNK chapter raised more than $1,700 for the Arthritis Foundation, which awards research grants and scholarships to families with children who have juvenile arthritis.
Alpha Omicron Pi Leader’s Council officers are listed alphabetically by hometown:
Beatrice- Chelsea Archer, vice president of communications
Cambridge- Brittany Brown, vice president of education
Carroll- Michaela Staub, assistant alumnae relations
Crete- Katie Hollman, vice president of administration
Kearney- Heather Paige, intramurals; Joy Wilson, assistant ritual; Katie Grant, president; and Mackenzie Bohl, treasurer.
Lincoln- Meagan Smejdir, ritual
McCook- Sam Post, alumnae relations
North Platte- Whitney Effenbeck, recording secretary
Omaha- Heather McLain, house manager, and Julie Wawers, vice president of philanthropy.
Papillion- Jordan Higgins, assistant social
Plymouth- Michelle Hermesch, vice president of chapter development
Seward- Teresa Cousins, vice president of standards
Schuyler- Jayme Houdek, assistant philanthropy
Sutherland- Amiee Adams, social chair
West Point- Mikayla Brune, vice president of academic development
Wood River- Jammie Rodriguez, Panhellenic delegate
Wynot- Brittany Weindant, corresponding secretary
OUT OF STATE:
COLORADO
Denver- Abby Claar, assistant vice president of standards
Windsor-Michelle Hermesch, vice president of chapter development
KANSAS
Herndon- Kendra Solko, new member educator
Allemann, who graduates Friday, says starting at UNK gave him direction; studies abroad kept him on track
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Ben Allemann spent the summer interning in Dublin, Ireland. He credits getting back on track with his academics to traveling abroad and having the support of his fraternity brothers.
KEARNEY — Ben Allemann was in a rut.
Feeling unmotivated academically, he knew he needed to make a change to refocus on school.
Allemann, who will graduate Friday from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, decided the best way to find his way was to go away.
He traveled to the Czech Republic to study, which got him back on track academically and motivated him to travel to other countries.
Allemann of Wayne also later studied in China and spent this summer interning in Dublin, Ireland.
While working in Dublin, Allemann discussed with the Hub via e-mail why studying abroad was so important to his college career.
Q:Why did you decide to attend UNK?
A: I initially came to UNK because of the criminal justice program and the city of Kearney. I stayed when I changed majors simply because it has a lot more to offer as a smaller school than others in the state. I wouldn’t have been able to experience the undergraduate research, international education and social experience at a larger institution.
Q:Why business administration? What do you want to do after you graduate?
A:I chose to study business because it is a field that doesn’t have boundaries. With basic sales, management and financing skills and, more importantly, the more complex marketing strategy I have learned at UNK, I can work in a number of industries in a variety of functions.
I want to be involved in an organization that has a great training program and the ability to advance quickly, other than that I am keeping my options open. Oh, and that thing every 23-year-old wants — early retirement.
Q:Discuss your study abroad experiences. Where was the first place you went? Why did you decide to do it in the first place?
A:My first international experience was at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. UNK has built a relationship with this institution for the past 20 years and it is a very developed program. The program gives you the traveling and learning options that are hard to find at times. While studying there I visited Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
I was in a type of rut in my academics and needed a push. This, along with some peer influence from my fraternity brothers, really helped me get my schoolwork together. This was something that made me ask myself “What are you accomplishing right now?”
Q:What do you think is the most valuable thing you learned from studying abroad?
A:I think the basic global view I have of things is very important. Knowing that the shoes on your feet were made by a German firm in China under Eastern European management is an important thing in today’s business world. It just makes me well rounded. At least I hope so.
Q:What was the most difficult thing about each place you lived overseas?
A:Being away from friends and family is most definitely the hardest part. I can’t complain as I have the best support structure — thanks, Mom.
Q:Did those experiences abroad change you? If so, how?
A:I think they have. I seem to be much more motivated because I just have a general feeling of “What are you doing?” now. I have had the opportunity to meet so many people from ALL walks of life and now I need to figure out what I am going to do with my life. What is my legacy? It also makes you respect where you came from. When you’re abroad, you’re not representing yourself, it’s your family, your state, your ancestors and most importantly your country.
Q:How will your study abroad experiences help your career?
A:I will, hopefully, be able to offer creative international solutions to firms that can benefit from a globalized economy.
Q:You’ve participated in a lot of panels promoting studying abroad. Why are you such an advocate?
A:Along with my fraternity, this has completely changed my life and its direction. If it can do this much from me imagine the impact on others.
Q:Describe the research you did for the Undergraduate Research Fellow program.
A:The research spans 2½ years and examines personal care product usage and evoked set size in college students in Nebraska, Central Europe and Eastern China. For example, we have found that Czech students use twice as much shampoo per usage as Nebraskan students, but they only use it once in a two-day period. We could then base a marketing strategy around daily usage and build a bigger consumption rate than the one in the U.S. So, we sell much more product.
Q:What did you enjoy most about attending UNK?
A:The administration, faculty and staff at UNK come second to none. UNK is a place where, if you give them reason, faculty will take a chance on you. These faculty and administrators have given me the ability to do these things and allowed me to have a college experience that is “outside” the box.
e-mail to:
sara.giboney@kearneyhub.com
List of UNK summer grads
See page A5 of the Thur., July 30 Kearney Hub print edition for a full list of summer graduates from UNK
Personal file
Name: Ben Allemann
Hometown: Wayne
Major: Business administration with a marketing emphasis
Minors: Advertising and international studies
Fraternity: Pi Kappa Alpha
Study Abroad: Palacky University, Czech Republic; and Shandong University at Weihai, China.
Internships: SHRC Ltd., a management consulting firm in Dublin, Ireland; SCORR Marketing in Kearney.
Work as a student spokesperson: Spoke to all freshmen in the College of Business and Technology about study abroad, marketing and research; spoke to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents about the international experiences of UNK students; spoke at Shandong University about American business etiquette and life as a student at UNK; spoke on a panel about the importance of experiential learning on the undergraduate level; spoke to hundreds of students about study-abroad opportunities at UNK.
12 of 13 Student Diplomats Are GREEK!
DATE: June 16, 2009
UNK- Three new students will join returning Student Diplomats at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Student Diplomats give prospective students and their parents campus tours during their visit to the UNK campus. The diplomats also assist the Office of Admissions with recruitment activities. Students are chosen through a competitive selection process.
“The Student Diplomat position is an on-the-job training in customer service,” said Michael Pelster, assistant director of Undergraduate Recruitment. “It also helps the Student Diplomats develop their ability to communicate with all types of people.”
Student Diplomats are listed alphabetically by hometown.
New student diplomats Norfolk- Elloitt Becker ~ Pi Kappa Alpha Pleasanton- Kevin Ripp ~ Sigma Phi Epsilon Plymouth/Windsor, CO- Michelle Hermesch ~ UNK Recruitment Counselor
Returning Student Diplomats Benkelman- Dusty Birge ~ Sigma Phi Epsilon Grand Island- Brad Green and Andy Greer. ~ Sigma Phi Epsilon Kearney- Sarah Nordhues ~ Alpha Phi and Amanda Schipporeit ~ Alpha Omicron Pi. Minden- Cade Craig North Platte- Mason Doughty ~ Sigma Phi Epsilon Omaha- Emma Fahrlander and Elizabeth Thomas ~ Alpha Phi O’Neill- Matt Wecker ~ Sigma Phi Epsilon Schuyler- Paul Knutson ~ Pi Kappa Alpha Tecumseh- Grant Campbell ~ Sigma Phi Epsilon Wayne- Nate Summerfield ~ Pi Kappa Alpha
Greek Advisor, Tracy Lungrin accepted the 2009 award for "Organization of the Year" on behalf of UNK GREEK LIFE!
DATE: May 22, 2009
RELEASE: IMMEDIATE SOURCE: Tracy Lungrin, Greek adviser and leadership coordinator, 308.865.8519 TOPIC: UNK GREEKS NAMED 2009 'ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR' UNK- Greeks at the University of Nebraska at Kearney have received statewide recognition for their volunteer work with the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC).
ARC presented UNK Greeks with the "2009 Organization of the Year Award" at the Nebraska State ARC Convention held recently in Kearney. The award was presented by Kristen Larsen, director of Kearney ARC Teens and Youth in Action. Accepting the award on behalf of UNK Greeks was Greek adviser Tracy Lungrin.
The ARC of Buffalo County nominated UNK Greeks for their extensive support of ARC fund-raisers and activities. UNK has five social sororities and seven social fraternities, totaling more than 500 Greek students.
Among the activities UNK Greeks have been involved with are the ARC fund-raiser Honey Sunday and the ARC Buddy Bowling Program. Each fall, UNK Greek students volunteer to sell honey bears door-to-door throughout the Kearney community and surrounding area. All proceeds are donated to the ARC.
“The UNK Greeks have participated in Honey Sunday for more than 20 years,” Lungrin said.
Additionally, UNK Greeks participate in the ARC Buddy Bowling Program, a 10-12-week program where student volunteers and ARC members with developmental disabilities bowl together on Wednesday afternoons.
“It's quite a commitment, but the students love it,” Lungrin said. “They have so much fun with the ARC bowlers, and they know that they are making such a difference in their lives.”
The Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) is a statewide organization composed of people with developmental disabilities and their families, Nebraska citizens and human service professionals whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all people with developmental disabilities.
PHI GAMMA DELTA RECEIVES CHARTER!
UNK- The 41-member social fraternity Phi Gamma Delta has received its official charter at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “This past weekend was a culmination of our hard work over the past year and is believed to be one of the fastest chartering from a colony to a chapter in Phi Gamma Delta history,” said Scotty Seeba of Bellevue, Phi Gamma Delta president.
This semester, the group volunteered more than 700 community service hours. Since colonization in April 2008, Phi Gamma Delta has contributed more than 1,500 community service hours, according to Seeba. Phi Gamma Delta began as a colony on the UNK campus in early 2008.
“Two representatives from Phi Gamma Delta international headquarters, Jesse Hitt and Marcus Hitt, came to see the UNK campus and see the viability of adding another fraternity,” Seeba said. The two men then recruited 26 men in March 2008 and initiated them in April.
“This class, which is collectively referred to as the alpha class, then was charged with the recruitment of the beta and gamma class,” Seeba said. “Once we felt that we were ready for chartering, we officially filed a petition to become a chartered chapter instead of a colony,” he said. “Our international fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta took a vote of their undergraduate members and governing body to see if we were fit to become a chapter.” After voting, the international fraternity agreed and officially named the fraternity the Nu Kappa chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at UNK. UNK has seven social fraternities and five social sororities.
Members of Phi Gamma Delta are listed alphabetically by hometown:
Albion- Dustin McBride
Arapahoe- Aaron McCoy
Bellevue- Mark Gardner and Scotty Seeba, president.
Chambers- Brett Miller
Cozad- Matt Allbright, treasurer.
David City- Chris Hein
Dawson- Ben Clancy
Eagle- Travis Checketts
Fairmont- Phillip Boon, recording secretary.
Genoa- Blaine Drozd
Gibbon- Brandon Bohn and Scott Bohn.
Grand Island- Stephen Carlson and Nate Holmes.
Hartington- Joel Hochstein
Humphrey- Anthony McPhillips
Imperial- Trevor Roenfeldt
Kearney- Josh Brummer, Matt Jensen, Brandon Pettigrew, JT Jelkin, Trenton Talbitzer and Aaron Reier.
Minden- Jamie Christensen and Nathan Speer.
Newman Grove-Josh Kaufman, corresponding secretary.
North Platte- Jon Sandau
Omaha-David Hawley and Andy Miller.
O'Neill- Ryan Lieb
Ord-Tim Hruza
Plattsmouth-Robert Friedman
St. Paul- Justin Buchanan, historian.
Sutherland-Ryan Dethlefsen
Wallace-Philip Lempke
Wellfleet-John Lawless
OUT OF STATE
IOWA
Sioux City-Scotty Benson
TEXAS
Buda-Matt Iberg
UTAH
Salt Lake City- Bjorn Lund
VIRGINIA
Aldie-Brandon Flanigin
KEARNEY, Neb.-On April 9, 2009, UNK's Greek Life will be holding their first annual Greek Fashion Show with the Buckle for Greek Week. Greek Week is a one-week event that is held in April for Greek members and alumni of the fraternities and sororities. The week includes daily events, such as powder puff football, kickball, obstacle courses, and a Greek Rally. This year, for the first time ever, Greeks are holding one of their biggest events for Greek Week ever...a combined Greek Awards/Fashion Show! UNK Greek Life has partnered with The Buckle and been planning the show since January. Each Greek organization has a fashion model representing their chapter and they will all be competing in a "Top Model Contest." Over 40 outfits have been specially fitted to the Greek models. Five judges will select the winners and the audience will also donate dollars to their favorite "top model" with all proceeds donated to the United Way, who is The Buckle's philanthropy partner. The event will be held in the Health and Sports Center on April 9th at 8 pm. The presentation will include a large runway and a multi media program that the models will be strutting to. Additionally, UNK Greeks will be having a clothing drive till the end of the semester to go with the fashion theme. All clothing items will go to Horizon Middle School kids in need. UNK Greek Life hopes for this to be a fun, energetic and successful event for everyone involved.
Cory Shield jumps over Maddie Mawby @ the All-Greek Fashion Show!
Chi Omega Sorority Closing at UNK IOTA ZETA Chapter
FROM THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF CHI OMEGA:
With great sadness, the Governing Council of Chi Omega Fraternity announces the closing of Iota Zeta Chapter of Chi Omega at University of Nebraska Kearney effective April 27, 2009.
After several years of decreasing membership, the chapter finds itself with too many chapter responsibilities and too few members to sustain operations. Membership in Chi Omega is for a lifetime. Therefore, our collegiate members have been given the
opportunity to have alumnae status in Chi Omega.
Chi Omega recognizes the significant contributions Iota Zeta members have made to the university since 1962. The alumnae advisers and national organization have been dedicated to supporting Iota Zeta throughout the years. The Governing Council is deeply appreciative to all those who have devoted time and talent to Iota Zeta Chapter of Chi Omega. We ask for continued support from members and those in the campus community during this time of transition.
Founded in 1895, Chi Omega is the largest women's fraternal organization with more than 290,000 initiates and 172 collegiate chapters. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship and lifelong
friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.
Contact:
Laura Lee Jones, Director of Communications
3395 Players Club Parkway
Memphis, TN 38125
Telephone: 901-748-8620
E-mail: LJones@ChiOmega.com
UNK RESPONSE:
"The women of Chi O are a wonderful group of young women, and the university community wishes them well," said Gail Zeller, UNK dean of Student Life. "The women will continue to live in the chapter house until the end of this semester."
Source: Laura Lee Jones, director of Communications, 901.748.8620 OR e-mail: LJones@ChiOmega.com
2009 GREEK AWARD RECEIPIENTS ANNOUNCED!
Outstanding Professor: Dr. Chris Jochum
Greek Woman: Kendra Francke
Greek Man: Brian Hying
Outstanding Chapter Advisor:Shari Anderson and Dusty Newton
Outstanding Alumnae:Don Briggs and Mary Mach
CHAPTER AWARDS
Chapter Improvement: Alpha Tau Omega
Scholarship Programming: Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilong
Community Service: Pi Kappa Alpha and Gamma Phi Beta
Community Service Project Awards: Delta Tau Delta and Lambda Theta Nu
Philanthropy: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Overall Community Service and Philanthropy Award:Pi Kappa Alpha
