In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Tami Norris (Beta Omega, The University of Toledo) Tami has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and trainer in computer application, workforce readiness and industrial work – and she’s using that experience to volunteer with […]
Month: October 2020
Lifelong Learning About DVA
By Teresa Huang (Theta Omicron, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Content warning: This post includes references to domestic violence and dating abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, visit loveisrespect.org, call 866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to the same number. “Has something like this happened to you?” It’s a question I’ve gotten repeatedly throughout my […]
Ask an Alpha Chi: Sophia Casey
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Sophia Casey (Tau, Brenau University) Not only is Sophia the president of Tau chapter, she also is helping her classmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her T-shirt fundraiser for Brenau’s Emergency Student Assistance Fund brought in more than $4,500 […]
Leadership Through Civic Engagement
An interview conducted by Becca Berkey (Alpha Chi, Butler University) As a leader within her own community as the director of community-engaged teaching & research at Northeastern University, Becca Berkey, an Alpha Chi Omega volunteer leadership development specialist, shares the impact of civic engagement by interviewing her friend and colleague, Stephanie King. Stephanie serves as […]
The Alpha Chapter in 2020
The Alpha chapter was established at DePauw University by our seven Founders in 1885. Now, 135 years later, we ask our oldest chapter’s current president, Akane Inoue, to share what the Real. Strong. Women.® Experience looks like for Founders’ Day 2020. Tell us about your chapter today. What are your chapter sisters like? What things […]
Salsa Dancing and Sisterhood: A Hispanic Heritage Month Reflection
By Roxanna Gandia (Gamma Pi, University of Tampa) Growing up in Puerto Rico, the importance of family is a cultural value that is instilled from an early age. For me, spending time with family (immediate and extended) was something we did at least once a week growing up. So when I moved to the States […]
Tips and Tricks for Virtual Interviews
By Amanda Farrer, Engagement Manager (Alpha Nu, University of Missouri) In this virtual COVID-19 world, video interviews are becoming more widely used, even necessary. Whether it is through Zoom, Skype or another video conferencing platform, employers get the opportunity to meet candidates “face to face” from a safe distance. In the same way you should […]