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 […]
By Ariana Brancato (Iota Lambda, Texas Christian University, and Gamma Zeta, Kansas State University) It seems like yesterday that I sat in an auditorium with hundreds of women waiting to open my bid card. I’ll never forget the anxious anticipation of holding that envelope, but, most of all, the hope that I would see red […]
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 Macie Morris (Beta Psi, Louisiana Tech University) As I look at this title, it is almost daunting to me. I’ve learned so much since joining this organization four years ago! Where would I even begin? As I reflect on the past few months of working for Alpha Chi Omega headquarters, I can’t help but […]
By Samantha Motta (Beta Nu, University of Utah) I remember going through recruitment and being absolutely terrified that I just made a big mistake. I had already been through a couple years in college and had always wanted to join Greek life, but as a woman of color at a predominately white school, joining Greek […]
By Caitlyn-Rae L. Arendse (Beta, Albion College) When I was a freshman, I chose to join Alpha Chi Omega because of the way I was spoken to. I remember when my future grand-grand-big, Ashley Audisho, made me feel so comfortable talking about my academic goals and aspirations, and I felt like I was taken seriously. […]
In honor of our seven Founders, we get to know one Alpha Chi Omega through seven questions. Andrea Moreno (Gamma Pi, University of Tampa), Chapter President Q: What is your passion? My passion is social connectedness and bringing people together. In holding the position of VP new member education this past year, I learned how […]
By Angela Kotsonis (Alpha Chi, Butler University), with help from Andrea Hagener (Alpha Chi, Butler University) Andrea and I both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and went to preschool together. We became fast friends but lost touch after preschool because we went to different elementary schools. When Andrea was 9, she moved to […]
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 […]