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By Molly Haeg (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), chapter consultant Ahh, the end of February. Our northern friends are finally starting to thaw, our snowbirds are starting to head home, and our most adventurous collegians and families are starting to pack for the highly anticipated spring break trip. To help you prepare all for the […]
Never been to an Alpha Chi Omega convention before? Here’s what you can expect in Baltimore! You will perform the business of the Fraternity. Delegates will vote on the next National Council and other business. You will learn about Alpha Chi and yourself. Dozens of education sessions will help you develop personally, professionally and in […]
By Macy Gates (Alpha Chi, Butler University), Marketing and Communications Intern February is MacDowell Month. A month dedicated to celebrating Alpha Chi Omega’s musical heritage. This MacDowell Month, we’re celebrating one of our members who is not only a patron, but a role model in the arts. Stephanie McCranie (Gamma Chi, Stetson University) has experienced […]
By Jessie Rogowski (Alpha Chi, Butler University) “Wow, there are a LOT of talented people in New York City,” I kept saying to myself as I watched the audition line trickle down, closer and closer to my turn. Here I was, at an Into the Woods audition, sweating from anxiety of strangers about to judge […]
By Allison Summers, assistant director of education and leadership initiatives In honor of our patron goddess Hera, Alpha Chi Omegas dedicate themselves on Hera Day, March 1, to aid the happiness and well-being of others. Let’s reflect on the meaning and purpose of Hera Day. In 1910, Hera was selected as Alpha Chi Omega’s patron […]
Our local convention volunteer chairs, Liza Pugliese Hallsten (Alpha Omega, Birmingham-Southern College) and Jenna Massoni (Beta Pi, Washington College), share their favorites in Baltimore. They can’t wait to welcome you to their city for the 61st National Convention! What are your favorite sites in Baltimore? Liza: I love visiting the Inner Harbor restaurants and the […]
By Megan Asbury (Zeta Sigma, Missouri State University) Home used to be the place I grew up with my parents and siblings. When I turned 18, home became a small dorm at Missouri State University. At age 19, 20 and 21, home became a 52-person sorority house on Cherry Street (now tell me that isn’t […]
We asked a mentorship pair to tell us about their experience with the Women & Wisdom program. Hear firsthand from Lexi and Iris about the impact of this mentoring experience! Mentee Name: Lexi Bard Chapter: Kappa Upsilon (Florida International University) Major: Political Science, International Relations Graduation Year: 2019 Q: Why did you join the Women […]
Following up with Terri Jump (Gamma Mu, Ball State University), our winter Lyre cover story, after her return from Antarctica By Lauren Filippini (Alpha Chi, Butler University) When I last talked to Terri Jump in November 2019, she was waiting to board the ship that would take her and 98 other women STEM leaders from […]
This trailblazing sister combined her love of Alpha Chi Omega and her business to make an impact in her community. By Courtney Servaes (Omicron, Baker University) The first time Madison Mater and I met, she was interviewing for a position at my brewery, Servaes Brewing Company, which had recently opened in Shawnee, Kansas. It became […]