Real. Strong. Women.
By Steph Stanglin (Iota Psi, Elon University) Sara Alpert and I met in our sociology of education class in February 2012, the first day of classes after I joined Alpha Chi Omega at Elon University. She was a year older than me, but she declared her education major late, so she was on the same […]
In honor of our seven founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Hannah Petrie (Beta Delta, College of William & Mary) The new Guess Who? Hometown Helpers edition – highlighting essential workers who are helping our communities through the pandemic – all started as an idea from Hannah Petrie. Her […]
Alpha Chi Omega provides everlasting connections with women who will be there for you through the ups and downs, the big and small moments. Through the support of sisters, we are empowered to live as real, strong women every day. On this International Women’s Day, we share just a few stories of sisterhood and invite […]
By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Editor As a music educator, Katie Wonderly (Gamma Tau, Oklahoma City University) is committed to sharing the joys of music with her students and with kids around the world. Growing up in a musical household, Katie always believed she was destined for Broadway; she reflects now, “Little did […]
By LaKeshia Horton (Iota Alpha, Alumnae Initiates) My cultural values are self-respect, to have integrity, good character and always do your best at whatever it is that you try. No one is going to hand you anything without putting in work for it. Our culture has to work hard for everything that we need and […]
By Laura Knobel (Iota Alpha, Alumnae Initiates), assistant director of lifetime engagement A communications director in the metals industry in Birmingham, Alabama. A human resources specialist in Seattle, Washington. A Montessori paraprofessional and small business owner in Dayton, Ohio. Under ordinary circumstances, these women may have never interacted. However, 2020 has been anything but ordinary, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]