In honor of our seven founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Erin Rosales (Iota Nu, University of California San Diego) After transferring to the University of California San Diego, Erin joined Alpha Chi Omega and quickly took on leadership roles. Through skills and experiences she gained as a sorority […]
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Always Alpha Chi
By Kathy Bowen Conover Taylor Lindquist (Alpha Chi, Butler University) My story begins after a day on campus at Purdue University. I cried all the way back to Indianapolis. Finally my dad said, “What’s the matter?” I sobbed, “I hated the huge campus, didn’t think I’d fit in with the 9 to 1 ratio of […]
Thankfulness as National President
By Lynne Herndon (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama), National President There is something about the fall that I just love. Of course, that includes the change in the weather and college football. But the fall has many events, traditions and holidays that have thankfulness at their core. And maybe this year, 2020, and all […]
Ask an Alpha Chi: Samantha Piovesan
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Samantha Piovesan (Zeta Psi, Loyola University New Orleans) After navigating an autism diagnosis with her son Gabe, Samantha has become an autism acceptance advocate and founded her own nonprofit, Gabe’s Friends, to help other families with a child […]
Ask an Alpha Chi: Tami Norris
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Changing the Conversation About Mental Health
By Anjali Dhawan (Lambda Nu, Northeastern University) Trigger Warning: Mental illness, suicide As an Alpha Chi, I believe in always being real and strong, as our motto encourages us to be. I carry this through my everyday life and always try to uphold this value. However, sometimes being strong and being real are difficult to […]
Giving Back as a Province Officer
By Stephanie Parker Knott (Gamma Omicron, Marshall University) When we joined Alpha Chi Omega, we were reminded of the longevity of the commitment: “It’s not four years; it’s for life!” It is because of my lifelong dedication to Alpha Chi Omega and the extraordinary alumnae role models I had as a collegian that I volunteer […]