THE WOMEN’S PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS

PRESENTS:

2015 PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT GUIDE

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PANHELLENIC, GREEK LIFE, FORMAL RECRUITMENT AND OUR AFFILIATE CHAPTERS

Washington University in St. LouisPanhellenic Recruitment Guide 2015

CONTWELCOME

ABOUT US

RECRUITMENT

MEET THE CHAPTERS

2 Welcome to WashU

3 Panhellenic Council4 Sorority Life8 Greek Glossary

10 Overview11 Gamma Chis12 Recruitment Calendar13 PNM Code of Ethics18 FAQs and Helpful Tips

21 Alpha Epsilon Phi22 Alpha Omicron Pi23 Alpha Phi24 Chi Omega25 Delta Gamma26 Kappa Delta27 Kappa Kappa Gamma28 Pi Beta Phi29 Coming soon - Gamma Phi Beta!

WELCOME!PANHELLENIC

EXECUTIVE BOARDpictured below from left to right

VP Campus & Community Outreach

Katy PrzbylskiVP Marketing

Abbey MaxbauerVP Recruitment

Nicole MerchoPresident

Ally BrabantVP Programming

Gabi StoneVP Administration

Meredith DavisVP Standards & Education

Amanda KalupaVP Scholarship

Charlotte ClevelandDirector of Gamma Chis

Marilla Havens

not pictured

VP FinanceChloe Baker

Welcome to WashU! We, the Women’s Panhellenic Association, are so excited to have you here. Sorority life at WashU is a great way to create lifelong connections with stu-dents from all across campus and the community. The Panhellenic community seeks to build leaders through experiences in sisterhood, scholarship, philanthropy, and social enrichment. Joining a Pan-hellenic chapter is a great way to meet people and make the WashU campus feel smaller. We hope you will find your home in the WashU Greek community through participation in Panhellenic recruitment.

This guide will help you better understand what exactly the Women’s Panhellenic Association is,and how our recruitment process works. Additionally, you’ll be introduced to each of our eight chapters! If you have further questions, please check out the WashU Women’s Panhellenic Association website at wpa.wustl.edu.

Ally BrabantPresident, Women’s Panhellenic Association

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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Our MissionThe Women’s Panhellenic Association is the governing body of the eight sorority chapters on campus. Our goal is to act with integrity while upholding the values of Arete. While in aretê in Greek is most frequently translated to mean “virtue,” our Greek community has defined it as the encompassing term for all of our chapters’ values. These include scholarship, service, sisterhood, leadership and support.

Greek Community ValuesAs members of the sororities of Washington University in St. Louis, we exist to complement the mission of the university. Our Greek principles inspire our contribution to a positive campus life. It is the establishment and active pursuit of Arete - a lifestyle learned through experience - that reaffirms our

purpose and distinguishes us as Greek.

AreteIt is with the following values that I take pride in being Greek, historically characterized by the concept of aretê, the principle of striving for excellence and nobility to all dimensions of character. I value integrity. I value my own individuality while also valuing loyalty to my organization and the Greek community. I value actions that honor the rituals established by our founders and that serve to inspire our future members. I value the commitment to improving the broader world in which we live. I value intel-lectual curiosity. I value social responsibility. I value supportive friendships and lasting memo-ries. I pledge to continuously challenge myself and fellow Greeks to uphold these values.

The Panhellenic Council is made up of the Panhellenic Executive Board, the Director of Gam-ma Chis, and one delegate from each of the eight chapters.

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SORORITY LIFE

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Academic achievement is of the highest importance for sororities at WashU. All of our chapters emphasize the importance of high academic achievement, and challenge each of their members to live up to her highest academic potential. While the implementation of this academic importance varies by chapter, all choose to recognize academic achievement of their members and provide aid to those who many need assistance.

In addition to chapter recognition, Panhel rewards all of our outstanding women! Wheth-er it’s study breaks in Whispers during final exams, or thanking professors for their hard work, Panhel consistently makes academics a top priority in our community.

The WashU Panhellenic com-munity is incredibly passionate about fostering future leaders and providing its members with a wealth of leadership opportunities. Whether it is within a scholastic honors society, varsity sports team, or one of WashU’s other stu-dent organizations, Greek women serve in a variety of leadership roles on campus.

ACADEMICS

LEADERSHIP

Aside from leading within the community, Greek life provides college women with the oppor-tunity to discover and define one’s leadership potential. Each sorority chapter provides its members with a variety of leadership opportunities within that organization! From President to Social Chair to Philanthropy committee member, each woman has the opportunity to positively impact her Greek community and her WashU experience through development of her leadership skills.

SORORITY LIFE

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INVOLVEMENT ON CAMPUS

PHILANTHROPY

Panhellenic organizations encourage their members to become with other on-campus or-ganizations. In doing so, the Greek community at WashU encourages each member to continue devel-oping their individual talents and interests outside of their chapters!

Panhellenic women are actively involved in clubs and organizations such as Student Government, Relay for Life, Dance Marathon, GlobeMed, varsity and club sports, academic honoraries, religious organizations, political organizations, and so many more.

Every Panhellenic chapter at WashU supports its nation-al philanthropy or philanthropies through fundraising and service projects. Through their time and financial contributions, sorority members are dedicated to helping those in need.

Sororities host a variety of fundraisers, such as bake sales or sports tournaments, and all of the money raised goes directly to the philanthropy effort. Many chapters also donate their time to local philanthropies to help with the betterment of the greater St. Louis community.

Panhellenic chapters also participate in Thurtene, a student-run carnival that happens on campus each spring. Chapters raise money for charity by putting on plays in facades that they built.

Additionally, the Woman’s Panhellenic Association organizes philanthropy events of their own, like Greek Day of Service, where Greeks volunteer in the St. Louis community.

SORORITY LIFE

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In addition to leadership and philanthrop-ic service, sororities provide a fun, social atmosphere for their members. The goal of every chapter is to bring groups of like-minded women together while instilling values, traditions, and lasting friendship within their members. Social events of all kinds allow for women to develop meaningful relationships within their chapter, the Panhellenic community, and the WashU campus as a whole.At WashU, each chapter has a social

SOCIAL

policy in place in order to promote enjoyable social activities in a safe en-vironment. The university has policies in place that oppose the misuse of al-cohol and maintains that all chapters, individual members, and guests must abide by state and local laws as well as university regulations.

The Women’s Panhellenic Association is committed to helping its organizations maintain balanced so-

cial programs which ultimately contribute to the personal development of its members while not detracting from the university’s education mission.

The overarching purpose of social opportunities is to cre-ate an environment that stimulates personal growth and a positive experience. The social opportunities are endless - there’s always something to do!

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SORORITY LIFESISTERHOOD

Each sorority provides its members with a unique experience, but the common thread among all organizations, regardless of the letters, is sisterhood. This special bond between sorority members, and Panhellenic women at large, helps to create a distinctive and welcoming community.

Sisterhood demands a respect for each other and under no circumstance will individual chapters, the Women’s Panhellenic Associ-ation, or Washington University tolerate any form of hazing. Hazing can be defined as any situation, activity, or action that intentionally causes pain, embarassment, or harassment to another woman, regardless of willingness

to participate. As a sisterhood, we look to build each other up, not tear each other down, and help each individual become the most successful and confident woman that she can be.

Sororities were founded by like-minded women who wanted to create a support system and build life-long friendships in addition to pursuing intel-lectual, social, and moral development. WashU’s Panhellenic community expects its members to strive for academic achievement, demonstrate responsible citizenship, show concern for the rights and needs of others, and provide leadership by promoting self-respect.

GREEK GLOSSARYWelcome to the wonderful world of Greek Life and a whole new set of vocabu-lary associated with it! Here’s some definitions to help you out.

active a fully initiated member of a soror-ity

alumna (singular) an initiated woman who is no longer in college

bid a formal invitation to join a sorority; what you receive on Bid Day

chapter the local collegiate group of a national sorority; alternate definition is the weekly meeting of a given sorority chapter is called “chapter”

crush party an event in which actives anonymously invite others to attend; i.e. invitees get “crushed”

date party a more casual formal hosted by a sorority in which each active brings a date

formal each sorority hosts this formal dance/event in the spring semester

gamma chi the name given to all sorority actives who disaffiliate from their chapters in order to guide PNMs through recruit-ment without bias

initiation the formal ceremony that brings a new member to full sorority membership

intentional single preference when a PNM attends more than one Preference Round but only lists one choice for a bid.

legacy a potential new member whose relative is an alumna or an active member of a particular sorority. The sorority is not obligated offer a bid to a legacy, and

as a legacy the PNM is not required to join a specific sorority. Each chapter has different familial regulations when it comes to legacies

mixer a “mixing” of two or more Greek groups - a fraternity and sorority usually, or inter-sorority mixers

mutual selection the process by which recruitment works, where both PNMs and chapters submit input to determine who is invited back to the following round.

new member one who has accepted a bid, but is not yet an active member of a sorority. After a period of education, she may be initiated

new member educator the active(s) who is the liaison between the new members and the chapter; she is responsible for leading the new member period and pre-paring new members for initiation.

new member period a time during which new members learn about the sorority and its members

panhellenic council the governing body of sororities on WashU’s campus. This is comprised of the Executive Board and one representative from each chapter.

panhellenic executive board the nine members of panhel exec lead the panhel-lenic council. They disaffiliate from their chapters for recruitment.

philanthropy another term for community service

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* One distinction that PNMs at WashU tend to struggle with is the Phi (Φ). Alpha Epsilon Phi and Pi Beta Phi pronounce Φ as fie, rhyming with eye, while Alpha Phi pronounces it as fee, rhyming with tree.

potential new member (PNM) a person who has interest in sorority life and partici-pates in the recruitment process

quota the specified number of new mem-bers each sorority can offer bids to during formal recruitment. This is determined with a formula involving the number of chapters and number of PNMs

recommendation a letter signed by an alumna recommending a woman for mem-bership in a sorority

formal recruitment the period of time designated for membership recruitment for the sororities of Panhellenic

semi formal each sorority hosts this for-mal dance/event in the fall semester

snap bid an option available to chapters who do not meet quota where the chapter can offer a bid to PNMS who participated in recruitment and did not receive a bid from a chapter they attended on Prefer-ences Day. This process happens prior to Unity Day

thurtene a student-run carnival that takes place on campus every April; sororities participate by building facades and putting on plays inside them

Α Β Γ Δ Ε ΖΗΘΙΚ ΛΜΝ ΞΟ Π ΡΣΤΥΦΧΨ

alpha (al-fuh)beta (bay-tuh)gamma (gam-uh)delta (del-tuh)epsilon (ep-si-lon)zeta (zay-tuh)eta (ay-tuh)theta (thay-tuh) iota (eye-o-tuh)kappa (cap-uh)lambda (lamb-duh)mu (mew)nu (new)xi (zye)omicron (om-e-cron)pi (pie)rho (row) sigma (sig-muh)tau (t-ow)upsilon (oop-si-lon)phi (fie) *chi (kie)psi (sigh)

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RECRUITMENT

Congratulations on your acceptance to Washington University in St. Louis! We are excited to have you here and hope you choose to participate in Panhellen-ic Recruitment.

Joining a sorority gives you a chance to meet a wonderful group of women and create a home away from home during your years at WashU. Each chapter is outstanding and brings something different to the Greek community. Our eight chapters have different philanthropies, social func-tions, service events, and sisterhood programs, which makes it easy to find a chapter that fits you.

Being part of Panhellenic, the largest women’s organization on campus, gives you countless opportunities to become involved and gain leadership experience both within and outside of the Greek community. WashU Panhel-lenic women pride themselves on their ability to balance campus involvement, sorority involvement, and academics. We invite you to learn more about this amazing community through our recruitment events and hope that you choose to join the sorority community here at WashU!

Nicole MerchoVP Recruitment 2016

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GAMMA CHISAt the beginning of the recruitment process, you will be assigned a Gamma Chi, or a Recruitment Guide. A Gamma Chi is a member of one of the eight sororities on campus, but for the duration of recruitment she has disaffiliated from her chapter in order to give you unbiased advice as well as to reduce the pressure on you to join her chapter. At the end of each day you will meet with your Gamma Chi, and she will offer you counsel if you seek it. Your Gamma Chi has sworn to keep all information you tell her confidential, and you should feel free to ask her any questions you have and to tell her how you are feeling. She is available to you at all times and is a valuable resource, but most essentially she is a listener. - Marilla Havens, Director of Gamma Chis 2016

2016 GAMMA CHIS

Ally Brabant Amy WangAngela LeeArlyn Stein

Carianne LeeCharlotte ClevelandClaire Bartholomew

Claire WallaceEllie Johnson

Emma MagidsonGabby Lipsitz

Gabrielle AaronGlenna Siegel Grace CountsHailey DurnoIlana EngelJess Gates

Jess RosenbergJuliana Karp

Katelyn MoederKatharine Jaruzelski

Katrina QueiroloKaty HagertyLeigh BrosofLindsie Green

Marie LiuMarilla Havens

Meg RuddyNaomi RawitzNicole Mercho

Samantha HindesSaniya Suri

Our spirited 2014 Gamma Chis

dressed up in differ-ent themes for each day of Recruitment!

Gamma Chis from all chapters have a

blast while leading PNMs

through the Recruitment

process.

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RECRUITMENTCALENDAR January 2016

“No Contact Period” is the time period when it is strictly forbidden for actives to interact with PNMs. “Contact” is defined as any form of communication and extends from in-person conversations to phone calls, texting, and even social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). No contact between PNMs and actives for the duration of recruitment keeps both parties unbiased and the process as fair as possible.

During the Academic Week of recruitment, from January 12th to January 16th, there will be absolutely no recruitment activities. No contact period is strictly enforced during this week. Any PNM who communicates with an active risks being removed from the recruitment process. From actives, you can expect them to not communicate with PNMs in person, by text, by phone call, by Facebook, etc. They will also not wear chapter letters or publicize their chapter affiliation in any way.

If at any point during No Contact Period, during the Academic Week or not, an active attempts to contact you, please report it to Nicole Mercho, VP Recruitment, at nicolemercho@wustl.edu. You will not be penalized in any way.

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Registration Open September 1-December 1

Registration Fees:September 1 - October 31 $100November 1 - December 1 $125

Mandatory meeting for PNMs Sunday, December 6, 1-3 pm

Potential New Member Move In Wednesday, January 13 by 5pm

Potential New Member Dinner and Meeting Wednesday, January 13

Recruitment Rounds January 14-18

Unity Day Monday January 18th

PNM CODE OF ETHICSChoosing to go through recruitment is a great opportunity to develop relation-ships and create life-long bonds. However, as a PNM there are certain rules you are expected to follow. These rules are in place to give you the best recruitment experience possible. Failure to abide by these rules is grounds for removal from the recruitment process.

1. I will refrain from communication of any kind (in person, on the phone, texting, social media) with any active sorority woman during the entirety of the recruitment process, especially during the Academic Week.

2. I will not enter the residences of active sorority women during recruit-ment, especially during the Academic Week.

3. I will not use alcohol or illegal substances during the weeks of formal recruitment.

4. I will attend all events to which I receive an invitation.5. I will behave respectfully towards myself, other potential new mem-

bers, chapter members, Gamma Chis, and university staff at all times.6. I will act respectfully and politely while attending all events. 7. I will not discuss my opinion of any sorority participating in recruitment

with other potential new members. 8. I will not dicuss or reveal a known affiliation of any Gamma Chi or

Panhellenic Executive Board member with any other potential new members.

9. I understand that if I am matched with a sorority and receive a bid, I am bound to that group and am therefore considered ineligible for an invitation for membership from any other sorority for a year.

If you ever have any questions regarding the PNM Code of Ethics, please contact Nicole Mercho, VP Recruitment (nicolemercho@wustl.edu) or Marilla Havens, Director of Gamma Chis (mhavens@wustl.edu).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat should I talk about during recruitment parties?It is important to be yourself during recruitment and to allow the conversation to develop naturally. Just as you are presenting yourself to sororities, sororities are also presenting themselves to you. Therefore, it is important to ask questions that allow you to make comparisons and decisions.

What should I expect my recruitment days to be like?Recruitment can be tiring both physically and emotionally with all of the “rushing” around. However, it is up to you to decide how positive a recruitment experience you will have. A good attitude is essential to enjoying this opportunity to meet so many new people. Though small talk may become tedious and repetitive, every chapter should be given an equal opportunity to get to know you and for you to come to know them.

How do the sororities decide whom to invite back for each party?As your schedule of parties is reduced from round to round, the number of women each sorority is allowed to invite back is also reduced. Just as sororities must make the decision regarding who they invite back, you must also make the decision of which sororities you are interested in visiting again.

What if I am shy?Some of the sisters in each chapter are as nervous to talk with you as you are to talk with them. Every mem-ber of a sorority contributes her individual talents to the sisterhood and chapters want members with a variety of personalities. There is no reason to feel insecure when speaking with sisters; sororities want to impress you as much as you want to impress them!

I am a legacy to a sorority—is there anything special I should know?You should indicate your legacy status when register-ing for recruitment. Please be sure to indicate what relationship you have with the member (mother, sister, etc.) and where they went to school. Every potential new member is considered an individual and legacies should not feel obliged to join a particular sorority on the sole basis of a family connection.

Do I need recommendations prior to participating in formal recruitment?The chapters at Wash U do not require recommen-dations from alumnae prior to meeting you during recruitment, although chapters will accept them.

I have heard that some sororities have different reputations—how should I handle this information?The only opinion of each chapter that should affect your decision is yours. Chapters vary from campus to campus and from year to year depending on the membership. If you allow someone else’s perceptions to influence you, you may not be satisfied with your choice in a sorority. Each chapter is made up of women with a range of personalities and qualities. If you hear any derogatory remarks about a particular chapter or sisters, we ask that you please disregard those comments.

If I go through recruitment, am I obligated to join?No, some women choose to not to accept their bid at the end of recruitment. If you’re not sure if you would like to go through recruitment, we encourage you to do so in order to meet new people and make friends. Recruitment is an opportunity for you to visit all 8 sororities, get a glimpse of Greek life at Wash U, and assess whether or not you would like to be a part of the community.

How much are dues for each chapter, and is there any financial aid?

For the first semester of joining a chapter, your dues can range between $300-$700. After this initial semester, the range should drop down to $300-$500 per semester for the remaining semesters. Although Panhellenic and chapters cannot offer financial aid, there are plenty of scholarship opportunities women can apply for, either through their own chapter, nation-al sorority scholarships, and Panhellenic scholarships in which we award three winners each semester.

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HELPFUL TIPS

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1. The actives want to focus on you. Please limit clothing or accessories that distract from you!

2. Do wear deodorant, comfortable shoes for walking, and outfits that make you feel confident!

3. Gamma Chis will escort you to and from events, so you never have to worry about where you’re going.

4. Actives will pick you up at event doors and escort you out at the end. You won’t have to worry about seeking out actives to speak to - they will approach you throughout the party!

5. For Arete Day, you will travel to all eight parties with your Gamma Chi group. For the following days, you will receive a schedule in the morning of which events you will attend that day. Gamma Chis will escort you there, but you won’t necessarily be traveling with your own Gamma Chis, or PNMs from your group.

6. Snacks and breathmints are available between parties, but you should bring water and snacks of your own if you’d like.

7. Taking notes on your phone between parties about specific things you want to remember will be helpful for post-officing with your Gamma Chi at the end of the day.

8. Expect LOTS of spirit and cheering! Actives are thrilled to be part of their chapters and to be recruiting new members, and they love to shout their enthuisiasm. The cheering may be overwhelming in the beginning, but you will get used to it!

MEET THE CHAPTERS

ALPHA EPSILON PHIALPHA OMICRON PIALPHA PHICHI OMEGA

DELTA GAMMAKAPPA DELTAKAPPA KAPPA GAMMAPI BETA PHI

Washington University in St. Louis currently* has eight chapters that make up the Women’s Panhellenic Assocation.

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*See page 25 for more information on Gamma Phi Beta - a previously existant chapter who is returning to WUSTL this Spring, 2016!

AEΦALPHA EPSILON PHI

Nickname AEPhiColors Green & WhiteSymbols Giraffe, PearlPhilanthropy Sharsheret, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation

Hi Everyone!

We are thrilled you are interested in joining Greek life and we are so excited to tell you more about who we are! Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded in 1909 with the goal of fostering lifelong friendships, strong academics, social involvement and a commitment to community service. We take our founders’ vision to heart and have made AEPhi our home away from home for each of our 150 sisters.

Giving back is incredibly important to our chapter. Every fall we host Phi Pheast, a brunch that brings together the entire Wash U community with food from local St. Louis restaurants. We always have a large presence at cam-pus-wide events and get involved in our local St. Louis community by volunteering weekly at a nearby nursery school.

Our sisters are loyal to each other and are committed to creating a real sense of community within our chapter. Whether it be on the soccer field, in the business school or running a club meeting, AEPhi women are passionate about what we do. Most of all, though, AEPhis are passionate about AEPhi, and we are united in our endless love for our chapter. Whether at Cardinals games, apple picking, dressing up for mixers, or just hanging out, I always have fun with my sisters and admire how they con-stantly challenge, inspire and support me.

AEPhi is special because nowhere else have I found a community where everyone is truly comfortable being themselves. I know the friendships I have made through AEPhi will last far beyond my four years at Wash U.

I truly love this chapter and I cannot wait to share AEPhi with you during recruitment!

Becki ZeunerPresident

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Nickname AOPi Color CardinalSymbols Ruby, Sheaf, Rose & PandaPhilanthropy Strike Out Arthritis!

AOΠALPHA OMICRON PIWe are so excited to have you here at WashU and even more excited that you’re interested in joining Greek Life!

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded at Barnard College in 1897 by four women who instilled their values into the fraternity. Our chapter is just one of over 200 AOII chapters internationally! We try every day to live by our sorority’s tagline, “Exceed the Expectation”.

On campus, we love to make a difference. Every year we raise money and awareness for arthritis research, our national philanthropy. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the US and even affects members of our own chapter, so we love that we are able to contribute to this cause. Not only are we involved in our philanthropy, but also we are involved in Diwali, CS40, varsity athletics and everything in between.

In our chapter, I’m always impressed by the unique, talented, and accomplished women that I am proud to call my friends, but honored to call my sisters. They are constantly pushing me to be my best while simultaneously providing me a home away from home. They have become my crazy, caring family; they are the people I want to get dinner with, cuddle up and watch movies with, explore the city with, and get dressed up in ridiculous outfits for mixers with. I truly can’t imagine my college experience without these wonderful friends or AOII. Each day is an adventure, and we can’t wait for you to start your own adventure in Greek Life here at Washington University.

We can’t wait to get to know you during recruitment!

Caroline GutbezahlPresident

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Nickname A PhiColors Silver & BordeauxSymbols Ivy LeafPhilanthropy Women’s Heart Health

AΦALPHA PHIWelcome to Wash U!

We are so excited you are interested in joining the Greek community, we can’t wait to meet you all in the Spring!

Alpha Phi was founded in 1872 at Syracuse University by a group of ten lively women seeking to form a union of sisterly affection and embody the spirit of service. Alpha Phi has a strong philanthropic presence on campus and hosts two annual fundraisers, Phi Ball and Red Dress Gala. All of the money we raise goes to the Alpha Phi Foundation, our national philanthropy that supports women’s heart health. Last year alone, the sisters of Alpha Phi raised over $10,000!!

Our members have so many different passions and interests, but they have come together to find a home in Alpha Phi. Alpha Phis can be spotted all over campus whether that’s on the soccer field, Dance Marathon, the pages of Armour, or churning some butter with WU Churn.

Alpha Phi has shaped my collegiate experience in every way imaginable. These women constantly challenge me and inspire me to be the best version of myself. When I need a midnight dance break on Olin 3 or someone to sit front row at an acapella concert with or someone to help me finish my bananas foster at Ibby’s- I know I have 144 people I can call. Alpha Phi has given me a new reason to love Wash U.

We can’t wait to share Alpha Phi with you during formal recruitment!

Cristina CoxPresident

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Nickname Chi OColors Cardinal & StrawSymbol OwlPhilanthropy Make-A-Wish Foundation

XΩCHI OMEGAWe are so excited to have you at Washington University in St. Louis and even more excited that you are interest-ed in joining our Greek community! Greek Life at WashU is a unique and fulfilling experience that is meant to en-rich your undergraduate experience through friendships, service, leadership, value, and personal growth.

Being a member of Chi Omega has been one of the most valuable experiences of my college career and I hope to share some of that experience with you through the recruitment process. Chi Omega was founded on April 5, 1895 and is the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world; which means no matter where you go, you are likely to run into a Chi O. We are dedicated, talented and caring women who have partnered with the Make a Wish Foundation to raise money and hope for children with life threatening conditions. Each year, we put on a week of fun activities and fundraising events in order to contribute to making the wish of a child come true. The week culminates in a special event that allows our sisterhood to meet our wish child and his/her family. Our philanthropic efforts also continue in the spring when we team up with a fraternity for the annual Thurt-enE carnival.

In addition to these organizations, our chapter members work to contribute to the goals of many clubs, commu-nities, and organizations on and off campus. We are passionate about more than just Chi Omega and are able to bring the values of our organizations to our other commitments. We are so excited to get to know you better and share the wonderful characteristics of our sisterhood with you.

Shelley GuptaPresident

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Nickname DGColors Bronze, Pink & BlueSymbols AnchorPhilanthropy Service for Sight

ΔΓDELTA GAMMAHey everyone!

We are so excited that you are interested in joining the Greek community and can’t wait to meet you and tell you more about Delta Gamma! Founded in 1873, our purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a true sense of social responsibility, and develop the finest qualities of character. Here on campus, DGs are involved in everything from varsity athletics to theater productions, and I am always amazed at the accomplishments of my fellow sisters.

We’re passionate about service, and we take our “Do Good” motto to heart. With the Delta Gamma Center just five minutes away from campus, we have plenty of opportunities to volunteer with visually impaired children and contribute to our national Service for Sight philanthropy. Every spring, we host our Anchor Splash week, culminating in a hilarious synchronized swimming competition in order to raise awareness and funds for our Foundation.

We embody many diverse personalities, making our sis-terhood strong and bringing our chapter together. The women of DG are constantly challenging, supporting and inspiring me. Through our sisterhood, I have found friends full of passion, humor, kindness and grace. I am so lucky to have joined such a wonderful group on cam-pus, and we all look forward to meeting you in January!

Gerilyn OlsenPresident

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KΔKAPPA DELTA

Nickname KDColors Green & WhiteSymbols DaggerPhilanthropy Girl Scouts of America, Prevent Child Abuse America

Hey everyone!

We’re so excited you’re interested in becoming a part of Greek Life! WashU’s Greek System is a unique commu-nity filled with endless opportunities and support. It has more to offer you than you could possibly imagine. Our Kappa Delta chapter here is part of one of the largest sororities nationally, which was founded in 1897. One of the coolest aspects of Kappa Delta is that everything we do comes back to our mission of instilling confidence in women everywhere. In line with this confidence platform, our philanthropy week benefits Prevent Child Abuse America as well as the local St. Louis Crisis Nurs-ery. We also work hands-on with local Girl Scout troops throughout the year, holding workshops and fun events to teach them how to be confident with everything they do.

What makes our love of Kappa Delta run so deeply is our sisterhood and the unmatchable quality of our mem-bers. Our diversity truly covers all aspects of the word and our accomplishments range from Student Union President to Captain of the Women’s Basketball Team. Despite our involvement in outside organizations, we all share a love for Kappa Delta and for each other.

Joining Kappa Delta has been the best decision I’ve made since coming to WashU. As cliché as it sounds, I expected to join an organization and instead found a family. We can’t wait to tell you more about how much Kappa Delta means to us. We wish you all a similar experience and that you too find your home here in our Greek community!

Best,

Madelyn Welsh

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Nicknames Kappa, KKGColors Light & Dark BlueSymbols Key, Fleur-de-lis, OwlPhilanthropy Reading is Fundamental

KKΓKAPPA KAPPA GAMMAHello!

I am so excited that you are interested in joining the Greek Community. Here is a little something to give you a little taste of our chapter!

Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded as a women’s frater-nity in 1870 at Monmouth College. We were installed at Wash U in 1921. The mission of Kappa Kappa Gamma is to encourage and challenge each of its members to be the best she can by promoting loyalty, integrity, leader-ship, intellect, and confidence. While we hold ourselves to the same ideals, we are a diverse group of women.

The women of this chapter, Gamma Iota, come from all around the country and have many unique interests. On Wash U’s campus, Kappas can be found anywhere from the volleyball courts to the art studio, from the engineering school to the theater. Despite our various activities and interests, we maintain a strong bond. Weekly chapter meetings, sisterhood events, participa-tion in philanthropy on campus and around St. Louis, and social events are just a few of the opportunities that we have to build and maintain lasting relationships.

Our philanthropy event, Kappa Karaoke, raises money for our national philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental (RIF). RIF is the nation’s largest non-profit children’s literacy organization and we are happy to contribute to its important cause. The event itself is one of the most widely attended philanthropy events on campus. All chapters participate in a dance competition that brings the Greek community together for a fun night.

My time in Kappa has been invaluable. I have met and befriended women that will be lifelong friends and role models. I don’t want to think what college would be like had I passed on the opportunity to join this organiza-tion. My days would be significantly duller, my weekends more lonely, and my memories less robust. I encourage you to spend some time making this decision because as you’ll realize it’s high on the list of life’s important moments. Best of luck during this exciting time!

Sandra YamadaPresident

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Nickname Pi PhiColors Wine & Silver BlueSymbols Arrow, AngelPhilanthropy Read, Lead, Achieve

ΠΒΦPI BETA PHIHello you ladies welcome to Pi Phi!

We are so excited to get to know you throughout the recruitment process and can’t wait to show you what Greek life at WashU has to offer. We were founded as a fraternity under the name IC Sorosis in 1867 at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. Our estab-lishment actually preceded the invention of the word sorority so keeping with tradition we are still referred to as a women’s fraternity. At WashU, we received our charter in 1907 making the Missouri Beta chapter over a century old! With age comes wisdom, as shown by our consistently strong commitment to academics. We are also committed to our national philanthropic cause, Read > Lead > Achieve, which promotes literacy through fundraising and service events.

While we are proud of our history and are continue to uphold the traditions of the fraternity, we recognize and encourage a diversity of interests among women in our chapter and embrace growth as each member brings something unique to the table.

I am constantly inspired by the passion for this orga-nization that is able to bring together such an eclectic group of women and create an environment that does not necessitate conformity to a certain stereotype but rather allows each woman to discover her own place within the chapter.

While I could never justly articulate the spirit of Pi Phi, I feel it every day and I am so excited for you to experi-ence it during recruitment.

Samantha SchleicherPresident

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Nickname Pi PhiColors Wine & Silver BlueSymbols Arrow, AngelPhilanthropy Read, Lead, Achieve

GAMMA PHI BETAΓΦΒ

Immediately following the conclusion of formal sorority recruitment, the Phi chapter of Gamma Phi Beta will begin its reestablishment process with informal recruitment. Should you not find the perfect home with any of our eight currently existing sororities, we encourage you to go see what Gamma Phi is all about!

Nickname Gamma PhiColors Light and Dark Brown

Symbols Crescent MoonPhilanthropic Focus Building Strong Girls