kappa alpha theta, iota newsletter - dec 2011
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The women of Kappa Alpha Theta have been quite
busy this fall semester planning sisterhood and social
events, while continuing our excellence in scholarship and
leadership.
well as hosting our own fundraiser, Rock the CASA. In light of a sister‟s
recent diagnosis of Stage IV, non-smokers‟, lung cancer, sisters of the Iota
Chapter teamed up with the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer foundation to
sponsor a 5K, Jog for Jill in Honor of Ingrid Nunez, to raise money and
awareness for lung cancer. The event raised over $49,000 and brought
together 680 people for such a worthy cause. The event also is featured in
the upcoming Theta Magazine, so make sure you get a chance to read it!
Over a weekend full of festivities, we welcomed the parents of the
Iota Chapter to Cornell during our annual Parents‟ Weekend. Not only was
it was a great opportunity for parents to meet their daughter‟s friends, but it
allowed us to show our parents the strength behind our sisterhood.
As the semester comes to a close, the current officers are preparing
to pass the torch to the next set of leaders. A group of 24 amazing women
have been elected to lead our chapter to the next level, and I know they will
do an amazing job.
Loyally,
Hannah
Volume 2, Issue 2
December, 2011
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
Kappa Alpha Theta – Iota Chapter
Ingrid’s Jog For Jil 2
Rock The Casa 2
Charity Auction 3
Alumnae Homecoming
Bruncheon 3
Theta’s Abroad 4
Spotlight on Theta 5
Announcements 6
Letter from the President
A Message from Hannah Geiser
Over the past few months we have continued to
Kappa Alpha Theta—Iota Chapter—Cornell University
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ta/
exercise our widest influence for good by co-sponsoring
a myriad of charity dinners and philanthropy events, as
well as hosting our own fundraiser, Rock the CASA. In
light of a sister‟s recent diagnosis of Stage IV, non-
smokers‟, lung cancer, sisters of the Iota Chapter teamed
up with the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer foundation
to sponsor a 5K, Jog for Jill in Honor of Ingrid Nunez, to
raise money and awareness for lung cancer
a myriad of charity dinners and philanthropy events, as
This past spring Ingrid Nuñez „14, a sister of the Iota
Chapter, was diagnosed with Stage IV non-smokers‟ Lung
Cancer. And after hearing Jill's story, Chapter President,
Hannah Geiser, and VP Administration, Carolyn Levitan, were
inspired to organize a 5K during the Iota Chapter's Parents'
Weekend in honor of Ingrid.
On Sunday, September 25th, the sisters of Kappa
Alpha Theta's Iota Chapter joined together with nearly 700
members of the Cornell community to support the efforts of the
Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation with a 5K race.
Known as the “Jog for Jill” in honor of a student at University
of California, Berkeley, the Bonnie J. Addario Foundation
organizes these events as fundraisers for Lung ancer research.
The chapter has come together in support of our sister and
friend: "I never feel as though I'm fighting this cancer alone
because I have over 100 girls who are there for me whenever I
need someone," Ingrid said. Jog for Jill raised $47,658 and
counting. Please feel free to donate to continuing efforts at
http://jogforjillcornell.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=
484940.
Theta Runs for Jog for Jill in Honor of Ingrid Nunez
Rock the Casa 2011 On Saturday, August 27
th, the sisters of Kappa Alpha
Theta hosted members of the Cornell community for another
exciting outdoor fundraiser philanthropy event, Rock the
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). CASA is a non-
profit network supporting and promoting court appointed
volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children.
The event was held from 1 to 4pm, and both Greeks
and non-Greeks enjoyed the beautiful weather outside.
Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Delta Chi helped out with
the barbecue and provided other food, drinks, and music for
the event.
Our philanthropy chair, Marion Smith, described this
year‟s CASA as successful, "This year, we welcomed people back
to school with our annual philanthropy event, Rock the CASA! The
weather was beautiful and many of our friends showed up to
support us. There was also live music (Cornell's own Debbie's
Granola, Dylan Owen, The Chordials, and Zach Alexander), as well
as a dunk tank, a raffle, and tons of delicious barbeque. Not only
were we were thrilled with how the event played out, we managed
to raise over $1300 for CASA!"
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Special Article by Maggie Henry „14
Sisters celebrate the event in front the Theta House
(From Upper Left) Alli Hill ’14, Taylor Daugherty ’12, Gabby Gordon ’12
(From Lower Left) Sarah Cohen ’13, Beth Jacobs ’12, Ingrid Nunez ’14,
and Molly Glantz ’12
Photo Credits to Caroline Gross „12
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Theta’s Parents Charity Auction
The weekend of September 23rd brought parents of the
sisters of the Iota Chapter from around the country (and
beyond!) to Ithaca for Kappa Alpha Theta's Parents Weekend.
That Saturday, the 24th, VP Public Relations, Lindsay
Rosenblum, and Chapter President, Hannah Geiser, hosted a
fantastic dinner and silent auction at the Statler Hotel on campus
for sisters and their families. Families volunteered to donate
items to the silent auction, ranging from fun baskets with Theta
gear for our incoming “littles” to Purity Ice Cream gift
certificates to a weekend at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
The auction raised $3,915 for Kappa Alpha Theta's nationally
endorsed charity, CASA. According to current VP
Administration (and chapter President-elect) Carolyn Levitan,
the Iota Chapter has donated over $10,000 to CASA in the last 6 months, through other fall charity events like Rock the
CASA. A big thank you to Lindsay, Hannah and all the sisters and families who helped to continue our tradition of
service!
Theta’s Parents Charity Auction Theta’s Parents Charity Auction
Theta’s First Alumnae Homecoming Brunch!
Theta hosted the very first alumnae pre
homecoming brunch on Saturday, September 17th
,
as a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with both
the alumnae and the current chapter members. The
brunch was held at the Theta chapter house on 519
Stewart Avenue. Around 20-25 Theta alumnae
participated in this reunion event, as Alex Hildreth
‟11, described, “We are all so grateful for the
experience.”
As a first time event, Theta‟s Homecoming
Brunch was indeed a success and will be held again
in 2012. So please keep an eye out for your
invitation email in the mail in 2012!
Elizabeth Henry ’13 and her dad Tim Henry
Special Article by Maggie Henry „14
Theta Class of 2011 are enjoying the brunch at the Theta House
Food For Thought
“There are no rules about what you can and can‟t do anymore. I love a biker
jacket worn over a gown. It‟s about experimentation and a sense of creativity.
Women are more empowered than they‟ve ever been.”
-Tory Burch, A Renowned Fashion Designer & Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae
Iota’s Spotlight
Kristen Powers ‘14
Sophomore
Major: Economics and German Studies
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Positions in Theta: Vice President of
Administration 2012-2013
Activities: Junior Associate: Society for
Women in Business, Brother of a professional
business fraternity: Delta Sigma Pi
Future goals: Post graduation, I hope to live
and in New York City and work in finance.
In the long term, I'd like to open up a bakery
with my two older sisters.
Lexy Cook ‘12
Senior
Major: Biology & Society
Minor in Nutrition & Health
Hometown: Healdsburg, CA
Positions in Theta: Risk Manager &
Philanthropy Committee Chair 2010-2011
Activities: Cornell Elderly Partnership
(volunteer at nursing homes), Collegiate FFA
(help junior high/high school students in
leadership and career development), Cornell
Varsity Wrestling team manager, employee of
Advantage Sport & Fitness, Cornell
Ambassador, Founding Member of Greek
Inter Varsity, Assistant Sports Information
Director for Cornell Athletics, Cayuga
Medical Center volunteer
Future Goals: I hope to go to graduate school
for training in clinical health care. I would
like to become an advanced practice neonatal
nurse practitioner,.
Carolyn Levitan ‘13
Junior
Major: Psychology and Government
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Positions in Theta: President 2012-2013, Vice
President Administration 2011-2012, Vice
President Finance (interim) 2011-2012
Activities: Psychology 1101 Teaching
Assistant, Psychology 3470 Teaching Assistant,
Member of Order of Omega Greek Honor
Society, Slope Day Programming Board
Future Goals: I am hoping to pursue a career in
either marketing or legal consulting. I would
also like to attend law or graduate school in the
near future.
Gabby Gordon ‘12
Senior
Major: Hotel Administration
Minor in Real Estate
Hometown: Lincolnshire, IL
Positions in Theta: Intramurals Chairman
2010-2011
Activities: Cornell Information and Visitor
Relations, Tour Guide Teaching Assistant,
School of Hotel Administration Ye Hosts
Honorary Society, VP Internal Affairs Club Managers Association of America, VP
Internal Affairs
Future Goals: I hope to open my own
business someday--preferably a hotel or
something in the services industry. My
passion for hospitality and my commitment to
service push me to reach for excellence in this
industry. My long, long, long term goal is to
open my own inn on a lake where I can just
relax and enjoy the simple things in life.
If you would l ike more information about these Spotlight candidates,
Contact Debby Gu @ hg238@cornell .edu
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Thetas Abroad
Talie Schwager ‘13 – L ondon, UK
October 10, 2011.
It is my first week at the University of Oxford. Gloomy weather - as
expected. Workload that could last a lifetime - as expected. I am
enthusiastic about the year ahead of me but I still have some
reservations, missing the comfortable lifestyle I had at Cornell.
Fresher's week was over by this time and I had met some great,
interesting people. I guess I would call them my friends, or as much as
my friends as they could be up until this point. I walk into Vaults and
Garden, the cafe in which I had been drinking my daily triple shot
skinny no-foam cappuccinos. I make some small talk with the owner,
who knows me by now, and proceed to my creaky wooden table in the
corner against the stonewall. Small talk was all I'd been doin' since I
got here and as lovely as it is to meet new people, having the same
conversations about where I am from and what subjects I am reading
this term was becoming quite trite. And lonely.
I unpack my unnecessarily full backpack, put on my noise-cancellation
headphones and hit the books. Naturally, I stick out like a sore thumb
with my corny red computer case and my "Cornell" and "Theta"
stickers smacked onto it. As I try to find any excuse not to work, I look
around and can't help but notice a woman glancing over at me. Right
before she leaves, she comes over to my isolated table. "Excuse me, in
what school are you a Theta?” she asks softly. I immediately perk up.
For the first time in about two weeks, I felt a cultural connection with
somebody who was not just another American visiting student or a
British student who traveled to New York City once. It turns out that
Cyndee is a Theta alumna from our very own Alpha chapter at DePauw
University. This minor interaction lifted my spirits that day. As cliché
as it may be (and it is), it is pretty reassuring to know that even across
the pond, in the most unlikely circumstances, you'll find someone you
can connect with. I'm happy that in my case, I found a Theta.
- Kristen Steves ‘13 – R ome , I t al y
Living independently in a foreign place is both
challenging and rewarding. I have been challenged by the
many language and cultural barriers; in fact, many times I
feel life a child again, wide-eyed and curious. I have to
approach each day with an acceptance for change and
yearning to embrace new life lessons. My experience has
been extremely rewarding. I have been rewarded with
many incredible relationships and travel experiences that
are irreplaceable. Ironically, there are four Theta sisters
from other Universities in my program- one being my
roommate. Even while thousands of miles from Cornell, I
can still be surrounded by Theta Love. Visiting France,
Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, and many other
Italian regions, has provided me with a new appreciation
for diverse cultures and customs; these travels have also
instilled in me a renewed fondness and value for my home
in America. My abroad experience can be summed up by
the common Italian phrase L' Arte Arrangiarsi, which
means "The art of getting by." This motto has become a
new way of life, one that involves less planning and more
doing; less impatience and more peace; less need for luxury
and more appreciation for the simple things in life.
Studying abroad
in Rome, Italy this
semester has renewed
in me a passion for
learning and
experiencing new
things on a entirely
different level. Prior
to my arrival in this
bustling, historic
metropolis, I had
always been a tourist
in foreign places-
only staying long
enough in one place
to see a few sites and
eat few local meals
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Announcements
To Our Alumnae On behalf of every member of Iota, I would like to offer our deepest gratitude to our alumnae. We
truly appreciate getting to know each and every one of you through your emails, letters, and various
events such as the Alumnae Homecoming brunch and the Reunion Weekend held in June. This year,
I would like to introduce our incoming Alumnae and Foundations Liaison, Maggie Henry. Maggie is
truly a talented and a passionate sister who will continue to strengthen the alumnae‟s relations of the
Iota chapter. You may reach Maggie at mch228@cornell.edu in the future.
If you have any questions, feel free to email Debby Gu, Alumnae & Foundation Liaison at
hg238@cornell.edu, Diane Miller ‟88, Advisory Board Chairman at djm15@cornell.edu, and
Christine Weiss ‟03, Membership Advisory Advisor at cnw3@cornell.edu.
Do you know a women attending Cornell and potentially participating in Panhellenic recruitment? If
you would like to recommend her as a potential new member, you may complete an on-line Letter of
Reference form at www.kappaalphatheta.org, or you can print the form or send a letter to
Kappa Alpha Theta
c/o Andrea Pimienta, Reference Chairman
519 Stewart Ave.
Ithaca, NY 14850
As always, we sincerely appreciate your support of the Iota chapter and value your membership and
contribution. If you would like to become more involved with the Iota chapter, we urge you to send
us your pictures, memories, advice, favorite Theta traditions, and any general feedback or questions.
Please visit our newly revamped website courtesy of our incoming Technology Chair, Rebekah
Alexander „13, at https://www.kappaalphatheta.org/chapters/iota/page/home.
And remember, you are always welcome at the Iota chapter of
Kappa Alpha Theta!
Debby Gu
Alumnae & Foundation Liaison
hg238@cornell.edu
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