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Second Century Success: A Bold Vision Page 16
International Leadership Consultants Hit the Road Page 10
Scenes from ILF, Buffalo Page 6
Editor in Chief Nicole DeFeo, Ό Τ International Executive Director Editor Janet D. Garraty, B M www.garratygroup.com Editorial Contributors Brooke Goodman Art Direction Eighty6 Eighty6.agency Founders Dorothy Cohen Schwartzman Ida Bienstock Landau Minna Goldsmith Mahler Eve Effron Robin Sylvia Steierman Cohn Mission: To provide a sisterhood experience rich in tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Vision: To inspire and empower our sisterhood to engage in a lifetime of leadership and service. The TRIAD, official magazine of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is owned by the Sorority, edited and published under the direction and control of its International Governing Board. Published twice a year. All submissions become the property of the Sorority and may be used for promotional purposes. Delta Phi Epsilon is a member of the Fraternity Communications Association and the National Pannhellenic Conference.
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In This Issue International Leadership Forum
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International Leadership Consultants
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Second Century Success: The Need. The Goals. The Plan for Action.
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Department Updates Letter from the President 4 D4D 2018 Wrap Up Report 5 Chapter Charterings & Future Colonies 15 2018 Educational Foundation 18 Scholarship Recipients Chapter & Alumnae Assocation Updates 20 1917 Club List 27 Member Announcements 28
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On the Cover ILC Alex Dobron, Beta Mu Chapter, Rowan University converses with Katlyn Buchys, Delta Nu, Temple University about the support the ILCs will bring to every chapter.
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Message from
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ear Sisters, For each TRIAD, I am asked to write my column. For this edition, I thought it fitting to share part of my International Leadership Forum presidential address.
We often hear the expression that you get out what you put in. For the past 10 years I have worked out at the gym. A recent motivational email from the gym owner challenged me to step out of my comfort zone to truly achieve my fitness goals. As a leader, I am not a person who likes the status quo. I like to be a change agent and lead initiatives, but I wasn’t doing this at the gym. Since that email, I don’t just do the work out, but rather I push myself to work harder. There are days I want to quit, but my fitness coach holds me accountable and continues to challenge me. My gym example demonstrates a shift in perspective. It took another person to help me see beyond my limits. Looking at something differently opened my eyes to new opportunities and a new approach. As an organization, we are shifting our perspective. In February, the DPHIE International Governing Board, Educational Foundation, National Development Corporation and senior management team met to challenge our individual perspectives. From these frank discussions, we developed our plan for “Second Century Success.” Our first goal is to position DPhiE both internally and externally as a leader in advocating for relevance and positive values of Greek life on campus and among alumnae. We believe a strong Greek system is essential to the success of our sorority. Work has already begun. Our Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and is prepared to address the rising issues we face. We are advocating for women’s rights on a grander scale. Our initiatives are designed to create a better society for all women, just as our DIMES did for all of us. Our second goal is to enhance the sustainability of DPhiE. By building on our successes and expanding our resources, we will ensure the next 100 years of our sorority are as strong as our first. Our sustainability efforts include achieving an annual fundraising goal of $600,000 by 2021. Entering the second century, we must build on our past successes and resist complacency in our everyday world. Just as I had to shift my perspective, so must our sisterhood fully commit to rejecting the status quo to achieve our goals. Our Founders handed us a great legacy, but we must build upon it for ourselves and future generations of sisters. Let’s embody our Founders vision and show the world what DPHIE women can do and how we can impact society. Yours in True Sisterhood,
Stacy Segal
International President
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Wrap Up Report
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IMES for DPhiE (D4D) continues to be the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation’s largest annual campaign. After wrapping up a successful Centennial year last December, donors continued to show their commitment to DPhiE this past March by surpassing our goal of $200,000. This year, donations were made through GiveCampus, a donor technology platform. It allows individuals to sign up as advocates, which provides the opportunity to offer match and challenge gifts digitally. More than $15,000 was raised with the help of 64 advocates.
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Total Chapters Represented
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Alumnae Associations that Made a Group Donation
Total “All-In” Chapters
DONORS
(Connecticut, Delaware, Alpha Gamma, New York City, Pacific Northwest, Raleigh)
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First Time Alumnae Donors
New Jersey State with Top Individual Donors
461
Total Alumnae Donors
832
Total Individual Donors
Psi Chapter at University of Georgia
Delta Iota Chapter at Queens College
Top Fundraising Chapter
Top Fundraising Alumna
Tara Lockhart
Toby Tamarkin Scholarship
Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship
The Toby Tamarkin Scholarship, honoring long-time DPhiE member and leader, Toby Tamarkin, PhD., Sigma Chapter at The Ohio State University, was awarded to Jessica Shepherd, Gamma Omicron Chapter at Georgia Southern University.
The first Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship has been awarded to Allison Forand, Psi Chapter at University of Georgia. This new scholarship honors Honick, Psi Chapter at University of Georgia, and her dedication to DPhiE through volunteering and serving as past international president.
The recipients of this scholarship, nicknamed “The Toby,” embody Tamarkin’s qualities. To be a recipient, undergraduates or graduates must be studying for a career in education and, like Tamarkin, must have a job to help them attain their goal. Graduate students should be involved in at least one organization in their field of education. Shepherd is a graduate student who mirrors Tamarkin’s qualities as a leader and advocate for education. She is studying for a lifelong career in education and strives to push public education forward. Previously serving as chapter president, Shepherd now advises the Gamma Omicron Chapter.
Recipients of the Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship must be undergraduate members of the Psi Chapter at the University of Georgia, Honick’s home chapter. Forand, the first recipient of this award, studies exercise and sports science with the goal of becoming a physical therapist. Currently, she is a volunteer for the Guide Dog Foundation to raise and train puppies. She is also an avid volunteer of the Psi Chapter.
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Thursday night’s keynote speaker, Debbie Millman, gave a powerful talk on rejection and how the worst moment of your life can be so important.
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Maggie Crouse, founding sister of the Zeta Gamma Chapter at Kutztown University and financial services manager at IHQ, posed for a photo with keynote speaker Kate White. White is the bestselling author of “The Gutsy Girl,” and former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine.
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Ruth Tansky Blum, Eta Chapter at Pittsburg and its first female chairman of the board of directors, gave an inspiring talk on shattering the glass ceiling in a maledominated field.
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Gold Medal Olympian, Michelle Carter, took a photo with sisters from the Psi Chapter at University of Georgia after her talk on how stepping out of her comfort zone played a part in her success.
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International President Stacy Segal, posed with the women of the Alpha Eta Chapter at Montclair University who won the Rita E. Rossner Cup.
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We welcomed three women into our sisterhood as alumna initiates including, on the left, BethAnne Avezov at Delta Iota Chapter at Queens College pictured with her sponsor, Tara Lockhart on the right.
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The 2018-2019 International Leadership Consultants pose for a group photo at our photo booth at Friday night’s tailgate.
We unveiled or refreshed logo during ILF and previewed our updated color palette. Look for more details in our Spring edition of The TRIAD.
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Connecticut Alumna Association gather for a photo before ritual.
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Toby Tamarkin, Sigma Chapter at The Ohio State University and Roxanne Donovan, Gamma Chapter at Syracuse University pose for a photo at our donor reception—a cocktail hour to celebrate and thank our donors.
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their medals after completing our second Unicorn Stampede.
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Sisters of the Beta Nu Chapter at Wesley College pose for a photo after checking in at registration.
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The College of New Jersey took a ride on the Maid of the Mist during our Friday excursion to Niagara Falls.
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Psi Chapter at Johnson and Wales at Charlotte, a culinary major, was excited to try buffalo wings in Buffalo, the city where they originated.
15. Sisters from SUNY Brockport,
SUNY Oswego, and Bloomsburg University met on Friday at ILF, and quickly became inseparable, going from strangers to best friends in hours.
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Colony and
New Chapter Awards
Scholarship Excellence Award
Outstanding Recruitment Award
Excellence in Colony Management Award
Alumnae Service Cup
Outstanding Recruitment Program Award
Highest Alumnae Association Educational Foundation Donor
Delta Pi Chapter at Pennsylvania State University Zeta Eta Chapter at California State University – Los Angeles Zeta Iota Chapter at Northern Arizona University
Inter-Sorority Cooperation Award
Zeta Theta Chapter at University of Rhode Island
Most Active on Campus Award
Alpha Gamma Alumnae Association Delaware Alumnae Association
Alpha Gamma Alumnae Association
Outstanding Alumna of the Biennium
Maggie Reisdorf, Delta Delta Chapter at Indiana University
Beta Alpha Chapter at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rachel Maxcy, Gamma Psi Chapter at Johnson & Wales University – Charlotte
Community Service Cup Award
Emma Curran, Phi Eta Chapter at Northeastern University
Delta Pi Chapter at Pennsylvania State University
Overall Best New Chapter Award
Outstanding Undergraduate of the Biennium
Ali Pottebaum, Zeta Gamma Chapter at Kutztown University
Zeta Theta Chapter at University of Rhode Island
Cecelia Rose Garza, Gamma Delta Chapter at Texas A&M Kingsville
Alumnae Association and Individual Awards
Kayla Hester, Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University
Harriette Hirsch Sisterhood Award
Carolyn Shae, Alpha Pi Chapter at Southern Connecticut State University
Jan Mays Advisors Award
Carie Whitehead, Gamma Chapter at Syracuse University
Outstanding Panhellenic Leadership
Stephanie Cockerl, Delta Rho Chapter at Cornell University
Justice Award
Laura Blazewicz-Miller, Beta Nu Chapter at Wesley College
Sisterhood Award
Mary-Lyn Buckley, Delta Sigma Chapter at Rider University Allison Phillips, Delta Sigma Chapter at Rider University Cora Taylor, Epsilon Lambda Chapter at Michigan Technological University Jill Sojourner, Phi Eta Chapter at Northeastern University Laura Rivera, Phi Eta Chapter at Northeastern University Lilli Wofsy, Alpha Delta Chapter at Seton Hall University Makaila Cerrone, Phi Eta Chapter at Northeastern University
Chapter Awards Outstanding New Member Program
Psi Chapter at University of Georgia
Margie Janes, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Humboldt State University
Outstanding Programming Award for Eating Disorders
Love Award
Most Improved Recruitment Award
Suzanne Burton, Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University
Epsilon Xi Chapter at SUNY Oswego
Fraternity & Sorority Life Advisor of the Biennium
Outstanding Recruitment Program Award
Zeta Beta Chapter at Truman State University
Landry Underwood, Alpha Omicron Pi Chapter at Tarleton State University
Delta Sigma Chapter at Rider University
Cecilia Wahnish Shopiro Hall of Honor Award
Alpha Theta Chapter at Stockton University
Marni Kaner, Chi Chapter at University of Texas
Outstanding Senior to Alumnae Program California Alumnae Association
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Outstanding Overall Recruitment Award Intra-Chapter Cooperation Award
Zeta Epsilon Chapter at Carleton University
Bette Weissburg Spero House Management Award
Outstanding Hospitality Award
The President’s Award for Meritorious Effort
The Rhoda Klein Award
The Bonnie Gelman Simon Memorial Award
The Harriette Hirsch Most Improved Scholarship Award
Harriett Block Macht Award
The Libby Saperstein Schwartz Scholarship Cup
Gamma Omicron Chapter at Georgia Southern University
Gamma Kappa Chapter at Capital University
Delta Epsilon Chapter at Drexel University
Psi Chapter at University of Georgia
Alpha Gamma Chapter at Florida International University
Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University
Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University
Zeta Delta Chapter at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Honorable Mention: Delta Eta Chapter at the University of Michigan
Most Active on Campus Award
Eta Chapter at University of Pittsburgh
The Ethel Schonfeld Gerson Community Service Cup
Outstanding Alumnae Newsletter Award
Gamma Lambda Chapter at Caldwell University
Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Humboldt State University
Excellence in Chapter Management Award
Outstanding Website Award
Phi Upsilon Chapter at Robert Morris University
Alpha Gamma Chapter at Florida International University
1917 Club Winner 2016 – 2017
Philanthropic Award for the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation
Epsilon Phi Chapter at Thomas Jefferson University
1917 Club Winner 2017 – 2018
Psi Chapter at University of Georgia
Alpha Delta Chapter at Seton Hall University
D4D 2017 Top Fundraiser Award
The Progress Plaque
Psi Chapter at University of Georgia
Gamma Chapter at Syracuse University
D4D 2018 Top Fundraiser Award
The Triangle Plaque
Psi Chapter at University of Georgia
Epsilon Phi Chapter at Thomas Jefferson University
Philanthropic Award for ANAD
The Rita E. Rossner Cup
Delta Xi Chapter at University of Maryland – College Park
Alpha Eta Chapter at Montclair State University
Philanthropic Award for CFF
Delta Epsilon Chapter at Drexel University
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Redefining the Norm
International Leadership Consultants
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s we begin a new biennium, Delta Phi Epsilon continues to focus on changing the narrative of the sorority and fraternity experience. With the re-introduction of our International Leadership Consultant (ILC) program 2.0, DPhiE is poised to showcase our aptitude for leadership by ensuring our collegiate members experience a sisterhood rich in tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. As Founders, our DIMES, were change agents in creating this organization. The 12 “founders� of the International Leadership Consultant program are following in that long-standing tradition. These dutifully selected and meticulously trained professional women who have led by example and have challenged Continued on pg. 16
The Mission of the
International Leadership Consultants
• Showcase the Delta Phi Epsilon mission, vision, and brand to collegiate members, alumnae, volunteers, and interfraternal/ campus partners.
• Spur improved chapter performance over a three-year period. • Streamline communication between collegiate chapters, alumnae, and the International Headquarters.
• Collect information about collegiate chapter and individual member experiences.
• Create a pipeline to employed and voluntary leadership.
• Offer a comprehensive professional development experience for the ILCs
• Infuse inclusion, integrity, and innovation, as well as Delta Phi Epsilon’s global purpose throughout the collegiate chapter experience.
• Increase touch points between collegiate chapters, alumnae, and IHQ.
• Provide education on key issues within higher education and society to undergraduate members.
The creed these consultants will live by is to lead authentically, embody resiliency and courage, get a little comfortable about being uncomfortable, allow for vulnerability and affect positive change in all they do.
What Chapters and Advisors Can Expect Leaders are scheduled to make three visits per academic year to every chapter. During leadership consultant visits to campuses across the country and beyond, members will enjoy educational workshops centered on important topics, such as living an authentic digital life, leadership in action, member engagement, philanthropic leadership, and bystander education. Leadership teams and chapter advisory boards will have the opportunity to identify chapter needs, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats prior to each visit in an effort to maximize time spent with their consultants.
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the status quo will continue to spread the principles of justice, sisterhood, and love everywhere they go and in everything they do.
A Different Type of Road Warrior Traveling sorority and fraternity consultants are often referred to as “road warriors.” These individuals typically spend a majority of their time living out of suitcases, and meeting thousands of people across North America. Delta Phi Epsilon’s leadership consultants will redefine this role with chapter visits that will encourage members to challenge the status quo of their role on campus, push through adversities, and do what is right, rather than what is easy.
Meet the 2018-2019 International Leadership Consultants Alexis DOBRON
Casey SMITH
Cynthia LEAVEY
Beta Mu Chapter at Rowan University
Gamma Xi Chapter at Rhode Island College
Alpha Upsilon Chapter at Johnson and Wales University
ILCs Eboné Culliver, Zeta Iota Chapter at Northern Arizona University and Trisha Keim, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Humboldt State University enjoy a lighthearted chat with their collegiate sisters.
Following each visit, members will be able to use the written chapter visit reports, recommendation letters that highlight key themes and suggestions for improvement as guides throughout the academic year to help improve the chapter experience on behalf of every sister. Collegiate members will provide insights on their individual experiences and chapter membership engagement. By sharing critical feedback on their experiences, members will actively play a role in the continued success of the consultant program for their future sisters as well.
The Impact The founding principles of inclusion, integrity, innovation,
and the organization’s global purpose – to create a sense of belonging for all members – are at the core of the entire ILC mission. By increasing interaction and streamlining the communication between collegiate chapters, alumnae and International Headquarters, our sisterhood will proactively identify trends rather than react to issues that may arise on our campuses and within Greek life in general. IHQ will monitor chapter performance, looking for increases in Chapter Assessment Program (CAP) scoring in areas such as, leadership, recruitment, and programs offered. Leadership consultants will also be able to develop a pipeline of talent for the organization both in terms of staff and volunteer leadership. Continued on pg. 18
Eboné CULLIVER
Emily BRAVARD
Emily GAZZARA
Zeta Iota Chapter at Northern Arizona University
Delta Delta Chapter at Indiana University
Alpha Theta Chapter at Stockton University
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The Life of a Leadership Consultant While shaping the experiences of collegiate chapters, DPhiE is also strengthening future leaders who will affect positive change for the rest of their lives. Consultants will have the opportunity to continually identify their individual strengths, opportunities for growth, healthy challenges, supervision needs and personal expectations. While building transferable skills, our consultants will communicate and demonstrate their leadership qualities for people unfamiliar with the fraternity and sorority experience. As part of redefining the road warrior experience, IHQ committed to program structure that allows for a realistic, healthy, and manageable professional experience. ILCs generally work no more than 40 hours a week, will rest in comfortable accommodations during each visit, will be encouraged to regularly see family and friends, and constantly reflect upon their personal health and well-being. Consultants will be allotted the time and space to rest and focus on wellness so they can be their best selves.
Influencing Change It is no secret this program will challenge the Delta Phi Epsilon membership to step outside of its comfort zone to pursue a greater and common good. It is also no secret that there will be a learning opportunity for all. Quite simply, change is hard, and there are always barriers, mistakes, and lessons learned. Without challenge, however, there is no growth. And without discomfort and vulnerability, there is no change.
ILC Casey Smith, Gamma Xi Chapter at Rhode Island College reviews documents with Olivia Falcone, Delta Nu Chapter at Temple University.
Affecting positive change is in Delta Phi Epsilon’s very being, and it is every member’s responsibility to help move not only the organization, but also the collective sorority experience forward. As Delta Phi Epsilon focuses on several strategic initiatives over the next biennium, the leadership consultants’ aim is to embody this persistence and inspire all members to be change agents and lead in the way only a Delta Phi Epsilon woman can. So let us challenge each other, lean into discomfort, be open to new opportunities, and advocate for vulnerability in the name of progress, to ensure Delta Phi Epsilon continues to be the best it can possibly be.
Meet the 2018-2019 International Leadership Consultants Mikayla STEARNS
Hadley PLATEK
Alpha Sigma Chapter at Saint Francis University
Beta Phi Chapter at Central Michigan University
Emily MERTZ
Trisha KEIM
Gamma Zeta Chapter at Webster University
Epsilon Upsilon at Humboldt State University
Chapter Charterings &
Future Colonies
By: Lauren Gesualdi, Coordinator of Collegiate Services - Organizational Growth
Once chartered, the newest Delta Phi Epsilon chapter scheduled for colonization at Farmingdale State College late this fall will be our 109 chapter. Farmingdale is SUNY’s largest college of applied science and technology. It focuses on academic programs that equip students with the skills to succeed. There are more than 9,600 students who attend the school. Forty-three percent are women. It is within one hour driving distance from New York City. Farmingdale was ranked the 29 in the top 100 of Best Value for the Money colleges, as ranked by US News and World Report. An active campus, it has 70 student organizations, including three sororities and four fraternities.
Fast Facts Average chapter size on campus: 75-80 Chapter House: No
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Closest alumnae associations: NYC Metro AA Closest active chapter: Epsilon Rho Chapter at Hofstra University and Gamma Phi Chapter at St. Joseph’s College
Chapter: Beta Alpha Charter date: April 21, 2018 Location: Arizona
NPC Organizations: Sigma Delta Tau and Phi Sigma Sigma
NPC Organizations: Alpha Xi Delta & Alpha Sigma Alpha
Social Media Handles: @Farmingdaledphie
Installed by: International President, Stacy Segal International representatives in attendance: Educational Foundation President Gina Curtis, Director of Communications and Events Andrea Alhadari, and Collegiate Development Consultant Brittney Merritt. The Phoenix alumnae associations, Beta Alpha Chapter alumnae and the IHQ staff worked together this past spring to re-colonize the Beta Alpha Chapter at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The founding members hit the ground running, earning first place in the Greek Week Lip Sync competition.
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Delta Phi Epsilon is scheduled to bring its 27th active chapter to the state of New York this fall, 2018. We successfully recruited 56 founders in September. Union College has always been a leader in the Fraternity and Sorority movement. It is home to six founding fraternities.
Fast Facts
Recharting Beta Alpha was an outstanding example of the everlasting bonds of sisterhood. Seeing Beta Alpha alumnae come back to support the young women who came together to recharter was incredible. Even more incredible was seeing how passionate the founding group of woman are about DPhiE
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- Cassandra Kussow, Epsilon Lambda Chapter at Michigan Technological University
Campus Total: 137 Chapter House: Yes Closest alumnae associations: Albany Alumnae Association Closest active chapter: Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at SUNY Albany NPC Organizations: Sigma Delta Tau & Gamma Phi Beta Interest in assisting with colonization efforts can be shared through dphie.org/volunteer. Follow our colonization efforts through social media: @ERAUdphie #ERAUdphie
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Second Century
Success
The Need. The Goals. The Plan for Action.
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isters, we are all seeing the challenges women and sororities are facing today. From the back peddling of our rights to the attempts to dowse our diverse voices, the time for being complacent has passed. As the events of the last two years have unfolded, your sisterhood, Delta Phi Epsilon has been building a strategic plan that is designed to disrupt the current narrative, pierce ceilings and forge a future that is both radically bold and pays forward the values instilled in us by our visionary Founders. The need for our leadership is clear. Our goals are established and our plans for action are now set in motion. We ask you to join us on this mission for a second century of success on behalf of your fellow sisters, for women, and for our society at large. Learn about our plans and find the goals and causes that interest you. Then, with your actions and support, continue to be a part of a sisterhood that empowers women to be rather than seem to be.
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Strategic
Visionary Statement
Position DPhiE as a leader in the greek community for positive values that strengthen fraternity/sorority life on campus, especially diversity, inclusion and women’s issues.
How we proceed
Objective A
Objective B
Position DPhiE both internally and externally as a leader in advocating for relevance and positive values of Greek life on campus and among alumnae.
Build the sustainability of DPhiE, its programs and its philanthropy, through strong fundraising, leadership development and alumnae chapters.
Ways we make this happen:
Ways we make this happen:
1. Develop a messaging campaign that chang-
1. Achieve annual fundraising goal of $600,000
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es the narrative about the negative impact of Greek life on campus and promotes the values of DPhiE as a counter narrative. Strengthen DPhiE’s internal messaging around its mission, core values and responsiveness to collegian needs. Develop advocacy teams/task forces that can promote fraternity/sorority life, counter negative arguments on (a)the campus and (b) the political/legislative/policy area
by 2021.
2. Continue the work of the governance, alum-
nae engagement and placement committees to build a pipeline for future enterprise leaders and strengthen alumnae associations.
How do you get involved? EDUCATION
CHOOSE DIRECTION
• Learn more about the details of this plan. • Get in touch with your chapter or local alumnae association to see what your local sisters are pursuing • Identify regulations, laws, legislators and agencies that may be associated with your cause.
• After assessing your available time and other resources, determine how involved you want to be. • Talk with us about your talents and skills that help with causes we are all committed to, or take your talents and skills to the local chapter or alumnae level. • Find other area resources to help you develop a network.
TAKE ACTION • Engage with us through our social media and other communication plans to make an impact. • Continue to connect with your sisters and IHQ to help in the causes we all care about. • Register to vote and then vote. • Continue to stay informed
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2018 Educational Foundation
Scholarship Recipients Compiled by Molly Wolff, Phi Tau at Rutgers University Camden Coordinator of Development
t is with great pleasure that I am able to introduce you to the 2018 Scholarship Recipients. These women are a small sample of the incredible sisters that make up our membership. I have read through each and every recipient’s application essay and there are not enough pages in The TRIAD to begin to explain the admiration I have for these women. There were a few timeless themes throughout the essays including the way our sisterhood identifies with our motto “Esse Quam Videri” as much today as 100 years ago. Our trailblazing Founders remain an inspiration and the values they put forth are at the forefront of everything we do. I look forward to watching these sisters achieve their dreams, whether they are teaching our children, advocating for human rights, or making our communities better. As you read through their information, I hope you discover something inspiring about each of them, just as I did. The Educational Foundation had a record number of scholarship applicants after implementing a new online application system this past year. None of this would have been made possible if it was not for the 50+ alumnae sisters that made up the 2017-2018 Scholarship Reading Team lead by Dawn McNulty, Phi Sigma chapter at Northern Illinois University, past president and current Educational Foundation Scholarship Chair, and her IHQ liaison, Pat Cutsavage, Phi Tau chapter at Rutgers University-Camden. My sincerest THANK YOU to everyone involved. If you are interested in volunteering as a scholarship reader for 2018-2019, please fill out the Be Involved form at www.dphie. org/volunteer. YITS,
Gina Curtis
Epsilon Upsilon chapter at Humboldt State University President of Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation
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graduates Bridget Simmons Phi Chi chapter at University of MarylandBaltimore County Teaching English to speakers of other languages. Taught English through the Esperanza Center and Education Based Latino Outreach. Carly Joaquin Gamma Lambda chapter at Caldwell University Business Administration. Dreams of becoming a CPA and will earn her MBA in an accelerated program in one year. Jessica Shepherd (Toby Tamarkin Scholarship) Gamma Omicron at Georgia Southern University Curriculum & Instruction. Founding president of her chapter which no problem questioning the status quo on her campus and will do the same in public education. Janet Adeola Epsilon Iota chapter at SUNY Geneseo Doctor of Medicine. Volunteers with “Project Peds” and “IDEA” working with infants and children who are hospitalized. Elena Sullivan Phi Eta chapter at Northeastern University Medical Science. Worked as a medical assistant in the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Clinic. Chelsea Angelo Epsilon Mu chapter at SUNY Brockport Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Works with individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Ginelle BouNassar Alpha Gamma chapter at Florida International University Public Administration. She hopes to shape public service into the respectable process she believes it can be. Shruti Gujaran Phi Chi chapter at University of Maryland-Baltimore County Medicine, Intends to contribute in the field of global medicine and has studied in Spain, Australia and India. Leanne Calviello Epsilon Iota chapter at SUNY Geneseo Ph.D. Clinical Neurosciences. Studying and conducting research at the University of Cambridge after which she hopes to return to the U.S. and join a military veteran’s hospital. Ceara Genovesi Beta Psi chapter at Brandeis University Psychology & Studio Arts. Member of Global Brigades, which is a club that travels to Honduras to setup and run a medical clinic for a week to give free medical services to those in rural communities. Valeria Gomez Palacios Alpha Delta chapter at Seton Hall University International Affairs. Goal is to work in the government of Nicaragua to contribute to forming a democracy grounded on human rights. Bailey Bushman Beta Chi chapter Masters in College Student Personnel Administration. Student affairs professional who aims to inspire women to become their best selves.
undergraduates Rachel Fenberg Delta Eta chapter at University of Michigan Biomedical Engineering. Volunteering at Mott Children’s Hospital led her to desire a career in medicine. Sofia Rehman Beta Upsilon chapter at Rochester Institute of Technology Biomedical Sciences. While living in Pakistan, Belgium, Dominican Republic and Haiti, she learned to connect with other cultures and open her heart to new traditions, religions and societal norms. Alyssa Royce Alpha Theta chapter at Stockton University Accounting. Actively involved in SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) helping students make positive decisions. Ashley Vitiello Alpha Eta chapter at Montclair State University Family Sciences and Human Development. Has donated hundreds of hours to community service, and fundraising for so many in need; from SCI research, The Dana & Christopher Reeves Foundation, Cancer walks and Project Linus, which is making blankets for needy children in hospitals. Kari Peiscop-Grau Delta Delta chapter at Indiana University International Studies. Her professional goal of becoming a human rights lawyer is deeply inspired by her experience living in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain) for seven years, areas deprived of human rights for women. Holly Smith Psi chapter at University of Georgia English & English Education. She has dreams of eventually earning her master’s degree in English and student teaching abroad. Natasha Rai Epsilon Gamma chapter at Stevens Institute of Technology Business and Technology. Earned a prestigious internship in the 2018 Technology Analyst Program with her dream company, Ernst and Young. Katherine Ryan Epsilon Delta chapter at SUNY Binghamton Accounting. She hopes to one day go to law school and improve the community that we all share.
Holly Gotsis Gamma Zeta chapter at Webster University Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Watching children learn is her biggest passion in life and she hopes to work as a teacher in an early childhood classroom and eventually earn her masters and doctorate degrees.
Amber Bell Phi Lambda chapter at Emory University Biology. Serves as the Director of Finance for Habitat for Humanity, the Chair of Fellowship for Questbridge Scholars, and sits on the communications board for GlobeMed.
Chiquita McCoy-Crisp Beta Psi chapter at Brandeis University Biochemistry and Biology. Volunteers as an EMT with the Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps and hopes to go straight into medical school upon graduation.
Sydney Cannon Gamma Epsilon chapter at University of New Haven Psychology. Wishes to eventually travel the world and become a more well-rounded and culturally knowledgeable person. Plans to volunteer abroad and to touch the lives of those who are often forgotten and overlooked.
McKenna Myers Gamma Omicron chapter at Georgia Southern University Spanish. Hopes to eventually work in a hospital as a medical translator making sure patients are understood. Betsy Stacy Gamma Tau chapter at University of Toledo Early Childhood Education. She is part of the executive team for the University YMCA, creating volunteer opportunities for those in the organization, helping with events, and aiding in freshmen camp as a counselor and leader. Emily Trinh Phi Eta chapter at Northeastern University Computer Science & Cognitive Psychology. She intends on being a pioneer and trailblazer in the technology industry by yielding groundbreaking results, paving the way for females to continue to join computer science, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Allison Forand (Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship) Psi chapter at University of Georgia Exercise and Sport Science, Athletic Training. Involved with the Guide Dog Foundation, currently helping others raise and train puppies. Megan Prangley Gamma Omicron chapter at Georgia Southern University International Studies, Spanish, Chinese. Her personal growth and leadership skills, which she attributes to DPhiE, has helped her grow with other organizations, such as Southern Leaders, Campus Outreach, and the Honors Program. Annamarie Phillips Gamma Zeta chapter at Webster University Instrumental Music Education. Personal dream is to be able to establish a music program for students attending a low income school where music is not available.
*Applicants in bold have won scholarships in previous years also. Highlights are winners of the Toby and Arleen awards. Photos submitted by applicants.
Katie O’Rorke Delta Pi chapter at Pennsylvania State University Sociology and Psychology. organized a holiday drive for Soroptimist International, a global organization working to improve the lives of women. Received national awards and Congressional commendations for her volunteer efforts. Jaucelynn Hickam Gamma Omicron chapter at Georgia Southern University Special Education. Plans to earn a degree in adaptive curriculum in special education and to further receive a degree specializing in Autism. Samantha Martin Epsilon Phi chapter at Philadelphia University Communication. Dream job is to work in the marketing department for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Kelsey Walsh Gamma Alpha chapter at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Nursing. Hopes to spend life traveling to places where healthcare is needed the most. Marisa Zaldivar Alpha chapter at New York University Marketing and Finance. Member of on campus organizations; Marketing Society, Net Impact, and Undergraduate Stern Women in Business. Allaine Myers Zeta Iota chapter at Northern Arizona University Exercise Science. Plans on becoming a chiropractor and serving those in pain who cannot afford treatment.
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Chapter & Alumnae Association
California
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Gamma Beta Chapter
Florida Atlantic University
Sister Kelsey Brown was awarded Chapter President of the Year at FAU’s Standards of Excellence banquet. We were recognized for earning the highest amount raised for philanthropy during Greek Week in addition to two other awards.
California Alumnae Association We began working with CFF Los Angeles chapter this year. We have partnered with our local CSULA chapter to support events, such as the Great Strides walk and California Winemasters.
Connecticut Alpha Pi Chapter
Southern Connecticut State University
Alpha Gamma Alumnae Association
We are proud to share that three of our members were recognized at the Fraternity and Sorority Life banquet at Florida International University. The following awards were presented: Laura Castillo with Advisor of the Year, Lauren Shepard with Chapter President of the Year, and Elsa Bravo with the Janelle Bertot Professional Fraternal Award of Excellence.
Kyle Searles was recognized at the Southern CT State University’s student club and organization banquet with the Student Organization Member of the Year award. This award is given to a student organization member who goes above and beyond for their club or organization on a daily basis.
Delaware
Delaware Alumnae Association
Our members have stepped into leadership roles this year that support our local collegiate chapters. Amanda Donisi and Chelsea Darczuk serve as advisors for the Phi Pi Chapter and Laura Blazewicz-Miller, Taylor Harvey, and Kristin McCourtney serve as advisors for the Beta Nu Chapter.
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Tampa Alumnae Association
Member Amanda J. Sobel became the Clearwater Panhellenic Alumnae Association representative.
Advocacy & Community Impact
1917 Club
Leadership & Accolades
Georgia Psi Chapter
University of Georgia
Psi sisters are advocating in many areas such as social justice, poverty in local communities, counter trafficking, mental health, women’s rights and education for minors, as well as Free the Girls, UNICEF, Circle K, Hearts Everywhere Reaching Out for Children Inc. and The Pacific Links Foundation. We have not only learned how to better ourselves, but to better the communities around us.
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Kennesaw State University
This year we brought back Deepher Dudes to campus and raised more than $37,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We were then awarded the Passion Fundraiser Award from the CFF Georgia Chapter. Along with that milestone, one of our own sisters, Morgan Fitzgerald, was elected as Panhellenic president.
Gamma Omicron Chapter Georgia Southern University
Last academic year, we hosted an inaugural National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Carnival. This event not only engaged chapter sisters, but fellow Greek chapters and community members from the Statesboro area as well.
Metro Atlanta Alumnae Association
We are proud of member Vashtina Boyce for establishing a legacy of fighting for social justice for our sisters and beyond. Vashtina was a member of the Transgender and Non-Binary Task Force and will be serving as the co-chair of the IHW Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. She was also installed onto the 2018-2020 International Governing Board.
Illinois Beta Rho Chapter
University of Illinois - Chicago
We took home five awards during our Greek awards, exemplifying the hard works and success of the past year. The awards include, Sorority of the Year, Philanthropy of the Year (for our Kick CF event), President of the Year (Jenny Sandoval), Sorority Woman of the Year (Sylvanna Para), New Sorority Woman of the Year (Via Angeli Binglang-Awa), and Greek Week Champions.
Gamma Chi Chapter
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Sister Katie Friend passed the Panhellenic president baton to Kari Johnston, who will serve for the 2018 calendar year. Additionally, Cadence Knoup was elected Greek Goddess for Greek Week 2018 and Olivia Berry received the “Service to Southern” award for outstanding participation and service contributions to SIU.
Maine
Gamma Rho Chapter University of Maine
Our chapter received the Most Improved Chapter award. It acknowledges our improvement in philanthropy events, sisterhood events, and involvement on campus and in the surrounding community. In addition, our inaugural 65 Roses Social raised more than $5,000 for CFF.
Maryland Delta Xi Chapter
University of Maryland
Regina Wingate created the organization “Peer to Peer” on campus. In a partnership with the International Rescue Committee, Peer to Peer aims to connect the students of UMD to refugee youth in the local area, through tutoring and mentorship programs, spreading the mindset of universal acceptance and embracement of refugees.
Phi Phi Chapter
Towson University
We began the MightyMare campaign in honor of our sister, Mariana McConnie, who has suffered from cystic fibrosis. The campaign raised money to assist with the costs of Mariana’s double lung transplant surgery that she received in March; the second double lung transplant she has received in the last four years. For these efforts, our chapter received the Outstanding Philanthropy Program award on campus.
Phi Chi Chapter
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Mary Arsenault won the Greek Member of Distinction award at our university’s Greek banquet this past year.
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Alpha Mu Chapter
University of Michigan - Dearborn
Our sister Kylee Bezeau helped the chapter raise $2,800 at our CFF event, $3,100 at our ANAD event, and motivated the chapter to be “all in” for DIMES for DPhiE. Our chapter won Excellence in Service & Philanthropy and Kylee Bezeau won Panhellenic Sorority Woman of the Year at Greek Life awards. Kylee also won the Melissa Hoffman Sister of the Year Award, which was started by an Alpha Mu alumna.
Phi Eta Chapter
Northeastern University
Two members of our Diversity & Inclusion Task Force, Makaila Cerrone and Jill Sojourner, were recognized by our university for their social impact and were publicly awarded The Matthew Shepard and Morris S. Kay Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes two students who are actively working for LGBTQA justice issues or other social justice issues on our campus.
Alpha Psi Chapter
Lawrence Technological University
Our chapter won the Service Award at Lawrence Tech’s Presidential ball due to our efforts that focused on impacting the community.
Beta Phi Chapter
Central Michigan University
Zeta Delta Chapter
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Vivian Song, Lia Tian, and Kendall Yu performed at Boston Symphony Hall, premiering songs by female composers. Kayla Tabb is working at the Conservation Law Foundation this summer conducting research on the impact of urbanism on community health in Boston. Selam Gano gave a talk to the MIT UROP and Scholarship Committee on her multi water project in Ethiopia, a project in which she returned to her father’s home in Ethiopia with the intent of providing clean water to the village where he grew up. Andrea Garcia served as VP of educational outreach in MAES, bringing in middle school students from low income areas to teach them about STEM through science experiments, workshops and speakers.
Our chapter was honored at the Greek Life banquet for an outstanding philanthropic event- our body positive photoshoot for ANAD awareness. We were recognized for planning an inventive and bold event that represented what ANAD and Central Michigan believe in.
Minnesota
Michigan
Delta Eta Chapter
University of Michigan
We took first place in Greek Week this past winter. The competition included participating in hands-on service projects, aiding fundraisers, attending a diversity workshop, and various competitions, such as singing and dancing.
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Alpha Tau Chapter
Winona State University
Karly Malizia gave the commencement speech for Winona States College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She graduated with the highest level of honors and with a 4.0 GPA. We are so proud of her.
Advocacy & Community Impact
1917 Club
Leadership & Accolades
Beta Iota Chapter
St. Cloud State University
Cheyenne Hanson become president of our college Panhellenic council and our chapter became an official partner of the local CFF chapter. These are two of the many ways we are leading on campus this year.
New Hampshire
Alpha Eta Chapter
Keene State College
Former President Amanda Dephino was awarded Greek President of the Year at Montclair State’s Greek Award banquet this past spring semester.
Phi Psi Chapter
Casey Lynn Sowle was elected Panhellenic president and Jessica Hardy was elected Order of Omega president. We also implemented a new diversity chair, which puts on events to help educate our sisterhood on topics like social justice and government relations.
New Jersey
Montclair State University
Alpha Theta Chapter
Stockton University
Sister Emily Gazzara was recognized as the 2018 Greek Woman of the Year at Stockton’s Greek awards.
Alpha Phi Chapter
Ramapo College of New Jersey
This year we placed first in Greek Week for the fourth year in a row. We ensure sisters put forth their hardest efforts and utilize teamwork with other social, academic, and multicultural fraternities to achieve such an accomplishment.
Beta Eta Chapter
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Our chapter won Greek Week for the eighth year in a row. We also received awards for excellence in risk management, outstanding senior, and new member of the year. Additionally, Nicole Andanar won NJIT Sorority Woman of the Year.
Epsilon Gamma Chapter
Stevens Institute of Technology
At the Greek Leadership Awards dinner on campus, our chapter was awarded the Excellence in Civic Engagement Award. The award is given to an organization that went above and beyond in community service or philanthropic initiatives. Specifically, the award commended our chapter on raising more than $13,000 from our three main philanthropy events in 2017 and on our success with educating the community on body positivity and self love through ANAD Week.
Alpha Delta Chapter Seton Hall University
We are so proud to have received the Seton Hall Academic Achievement Award for holding the highest GPA out of all the Panhellenic and inter-fraternal organizations on campus. In addition, Julia Hussey was honored with the Cathy Peich Greek Woman of the Year Award.
Beta Theta Chapter Kean University
We are proud to have the most community service hours out of all Greek organizations, having volunteered 849 hours this past spring semester alone.
Beta Mu Chapter
Rowan University
We were recognized at Rowan’s Greek awards with the best Greek programing award for our Deepher Dude pageant that took place in fall 2017.
Gamma Lamda Chapter Caldwell University
We are proud of our sisters who have demonstrated leadership qualities both in school and in their communities. Madison Bury, a freshman, was recently awarded a scholarship from Johnson & Johnson to use towards her nursing degree. Jackie Marcinczyk, a junior, is currently completing a government internship. Continued on pg. 24
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New York Alpha Chapter
New York University
We partnered with Students for Sexual Respect at NYU, Voices for Planned Parenthood at NYU, and the Feminist Society at NYU to cosponsor a screening of the film, “The Light of the Moon,” a film that addresses sexual assault. A discussion, led by a representative from the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault, was held after the film.
Epsilon Iota Chapter
SUNY College at Geneseo
Our sister, Joc Stuto spent the spring as an Assembly Session Intern in Albany. She spent time practicing how to introduce legislation, pass it through committees, and debate it on the floor. She was the majority leader and ran the entire operation of the floor proceedings and debate process.
Alpha Rho Chapter Pace University
For the second year in the row, one of our sisters has been elected Panhellenic president. Isabella Sanchez will be following in both Courtney Johnson’s and Cinthia Andrade’s footsteps. We are excited to see what this position holds for her.
Lambda Chapter Adelphi University
At our Greek awards gala we were awarded a 5-Star accreditation in Excellence in Philanthropy. Shelby Rickard, VPR of Panhellenic council, won Councilwoman of the Year. Ten of our sisters were inducted into the National Sorority Leadership Recognition Society, Rho Lambda. Seven sisters were inducted into Gamma Sigma Alpha. We were also the top fundraising team for Adelphi’s Relay for Life.
Epsilon Delta Chapter
Binghamton University SUNY
At our Greek Life banquet this year we won Gold Standards of Excellence in membership recruitment and intake, leadership and involvement, and financial responsibility. We earned Silver Standards of Excellence in scholarship and academic performance and community service and philanthropy. Additionally, Kristina Fibkins won Panhellenic Outstanding Sorority Career and Cassandra Vacco won Panhellenic Emerging Fraternity Leader.
Epsilon Kappa Chapter SUNY College at Cortland
Sister Sophie Umansky was elected student body president. Inclusivity, transparency and community are all qualities that Sophie exemplified and led her to succeed in earning such an honorable leadership role. Sophie is the first ever student body president in the Epsilon Kappa Chapter and the first woman president in nearly a decade.
Epsilon Xi Chapter SUNY Oswego
Our sister, Keri O’Brien served on the Greek Council executive board this past year and was elected to serve as Panhellenic president this upcoming year.
Epsilon Pi Chapter
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
In spring we hosted National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) week, which included activities, such as education about eating disorders while promoting healthy eating habits, self love, and encouraging women to be body positive toward themselves and others. Hundreds of students participated.
Epsilon Rho Chapter Epsilon Epsilon Chapter University at Albany SUNY
We got involved in supporting our campus’ “We Care” event to promote deeper advocacy for sexual violence and its negative effects on the lives of those who have been in such harmful situations.
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Hofstra University
As we celebrate 30 years on campus, we continue to lead. Our sister, Hannah Billbrough, former Panhellenic president, passed the torch to another sister, Olivia Beaton. We are also proud of our sisters Sandra Read and Isabelle Schmidt for becoming elected senators in Hofstra’s Student Government Association.
Advocacy & Community Impact
1917 Club
Leadership & Accolades
Upstate New York Alumnae Association
The Upstate New York Alumnae Association recognizes Chelsie Angelo for receiving scholarships from the Rochester Alumnae Association as well as from the Educational Foundation. She is currently pursuing her degree at Medaille College for her career as a mental health therapist. We thank her for her continued leadership in the alumnae association and the local Panhellenic association.
Ohio Beta Upsilon Chapter
Rochester Institute of Technology
Our main event in advocating for ANAD is our Be-You-Tiful Week. Programming is related to body positivity, self confidence, and raising awareness for eating disorders. Our post-it note campaign went viral on campus because students shared testimonies on social media regarding how it positively impacted them.
Beta Omega Chapter
Gamma Kappa Chapter
Capital University
We were awarded Philanthropic Chapter of the Year for raising more than $13,000 during the previous academic year. Our ANAD Week, in which we partnered with Residence Life, was awarded Community Engagement Program of the Year at the 2018 Student Leadership Awards.
Pennsylvania
St. John’s University
At our Greek life awards we walked away with five awards including New Member of the Year, which was awarded to Nisha Busre, and Panhellenic Organization of the Year for the second year in a row.
Gamma Eta Chapter
University at Buffalo SUNY
Sister Ariana Roman spent time researching how prenatal cocaine exposure and remaining in biological and non-biological care may contribute to higher externalizing behavior problems among children. Ariana is part of a research team that shared their findings at school-wide events, statewide conferences, and will also present at an international meeting in San Diego, Ca.
Eta Chapter
University Of Pittsburgh
In April we were awarded the Cathedral Cup– the highest award given to a sorority at the University of Pittsburgh as a part of successfully completing the Cathedral Standards of Excellence with distinction. Additionally, Julia Siracuse was recognized as Pitt Chapter Officer of the Year and Daryn Green was elected Panhellenic VP of membership development.
Delta Epsilon Chapter
Drexel University
Gamma Phi Chapter St. Joseph’s College
We were named Greek Life of the Year at this year’s leadership awards ceremony. Additionally, sisters Jessica Burton and Victoria Salamone were elected onto Panhellenic council as the VP of operations and VP of administration.
This year our chapter earned the Dean’s Cup, the highest Greek recognition on campus. Additionally, former chapter president Sarah Robinson served as the university-wide commencement speaker for Drexel’s graduation ceremony and Susan Kelley was elected Panhellenic VP of membership development.
Delta Nu Chapter
Temple University
Kaylee-Shaye Wadsworth was awarded Panhellenic Member of the Year for her strong presence and involvement in Panhellenic as well as in fraternity and sorority life.
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Phi Pi Chapter
Alpha Chi Chapter
We were recognized with multiple awards at Widener University’s Office of Student Life Student Leadership awards; Our Deeper Dude and ANAD Week programs were nominated for Program of the Year, our chapter was nominated for Most Improved Student Organization, Tejya Johnson won the John J. Zackowski Award for chapter leadership, and Samantha Robinson won Program of the Year for “Take Back the Night.”
Taylor Rouillard and Pia Ripley took part in the, “Vagina Monologues,” held by the Women’s Resource Center, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and the BU players. Our chapter also teamed up with the Women’s Resource Center to collect and donate feminine products to women in need throughout the Bloomsburg area.
Widener University
Bloomsburg University
Zeta Gamma Chapter Kutztown University
Our sister, Clarissa Freeze attended the PASSHE Rally in Harrisburg to lobby on the importance of higher education and why it needs more funding from the state.
Rhode Island Alpha Upsilon Chapter
Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Phi Upsilon Chapter
Robert Morris University
We were awarded Outstanding Community Service and Philanthropy Award at Robert Morris University’s Greek Excellence dinner. Lead Advisor Cheyenne Warriner was also presented the Greek Chapter Advisor of the Year award
Epsilon Zeta Chapter Lasalle University
Rachel Piecyk received the Justice through Service Award. Rachel was one of 20 graduating seniors honored with this prestigious award. She coordinated a service trip to Montana to assist in the education of students at the De La Salle Blackfeet School. Most recently, she coordinated a trip to Kenya, where students assisted in teaching boys at the St Mary’s Boys School.
Epsilon Omicron Chapter Clarion University
We received the Outstanding Community Service Award for completing the most community service hours out of all 10 Greek organizations. Additionally, sister Rachel Donovan was elected Panhellenic president.
Alpha Sigma Chapter St. Francis University
Our chapter had the highest average GPA out of all Greek life on our campus in the 2017-2018 academic year. Sisters Jessica Miele and Kendra Bomgardner were also invited to join Order of Omega, the Greek Honor Society.
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Hannah Farr was elected Panhellenic president and was awarded Panhellenic Woman of the Year. Our chapter was also recognized with Excellence in Programming award for our Deepher Dude. We were named Sorority of the Year.
Tennessee
Zeta Alpha Chapter
Tennessee Technological University
SaraBeth Bryant was awarded Panhellenic Chapter President of the Year. Throughout her term as president, she led our chapter to rise to many occasions. One of our chapter’s proudest accomplishments under SaraBeth was winning a Homecoming Week award.
Texas
Gamma Gamma Chapter Schreiner University
Our sisters were true leaders this year. Veronica DeLeon was named Student Government Senator of the Year. Bailey Petri was named Ambassador of the Year. Callie Gargano and Jessie Leal received the Hatton Sumners Scholarship, and Rhiannon Bormann-Salazar was elected Panhellenic president.
Gamma Sigma Chapter Tarleton State University
Our Greek community recognized Sister Ashley Fell with Chapter Officer of the Year. She served as our VPO for the past year. Amanda Franklin, Payton Potter, and Ansley Jenkins were awarded the John Tarleton Spirit Award by Tarleton State University. This prestigious award is given to students who have demonstrated our core values by going above and beyond the expectations of a regular Tarleton student.
Advocacy & Community Impact
1917 Club
Leadership & Accolades
North Texas Alumnae Association
Member Marni Kaner is slated to be the Texas state-wide PTA vice president of membership. She will be tasked with assisting PTAs across the state with membership. Increasing membership is very important. Each member means their voice is louder in the capitol in Austin, as they advocate for the students and teachers of Texas. She will hold this position for two years.
Wisconsin Two chapters were recognized as 1917 Club winners during the International Leadership Forum this past summer. Members from the chapter were invited to a special breakfast with International Executive Director Nicole DeFeo. Congratulations to the following chapters
Beta Lambda Chapter
University Of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Kiersten Aron, Brailey Kerber, and Stephanie Musch received the University Leadership award. Beta Lambda alumnae sisters also won the University Mentor award including our advisor Allison Ward and our Greek Life Coordinator Sarah Johannes. Additionally, our sister Brailey Kerber was elected student body president.
Ontario, Canada Zeta Epsilon Chapter Carleton University
Ash-Lee Austen was elected Panhellenic president, making chapter history as the first DPhiE woman to hold the position on campus. Similarly, sister Francesca Desaulniers was elected to the Panhellenic executive board as the first DPhiE to hold the position of VP of recruitment.
Quebec, Canada Beta Pi Chapter
Concordia University
Gigi Cordeiro was elected as president of the Sociology and Anthropology Student Union, Athena Sita was re-elected as president for the Inter-Fraternal Council, and Sophie Hough was elected as general coordinator for the Concordia Student Union. Chapters and Alumnae Associations self-report updates. All updates submitted by June 1, 2018 were printed in this issue.
Epsilon Phi Chapter at Thomas Jefferson University Alpha Delta Chapter at Seton Hall University 1917 Club Update Using our 5 S’s of Service, Sisterhood, Scholarship, Self and Social, a committee developed detailed metrics for each S for the Chapter Assessment Program. CAP serves as a planning tool chapters can use to help them perform to the best of their ability and to assure universities that Delta Phi Epsilon is an important part of university life. Chapters earn points in each category within CAP. Chapters that reach the highest levels are then named to our 1917 Club. To continue to help chapters thrive the Chapter Assessment Program is being updated, with an updated manual scheduled for released this fall semester. As Delta Phi Epsilon has undergone many exciting changes through the last year and to keep our assessment of standards in line with these changes, the updated manual will allow our chapters to showcase their hard work and commitment through better assessment.
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Life
Gamma Iota: Tori Sarsfield engaged to Jeb Field; Kyla Cabral engaged to Ian Arruda
Births
Gamma Rho: Asia Wohlfeil engaged to Adam Hathaway
Alpha Epsilon: Charles Leo Bosworth born to Olivia and Greg Bosworth Alpha Kappa: Sammi Drew Sigmund born to Ashley Flora and Josh Sigmund Alpha Upsilon: Mabel Quinn Formont born to Sarah Cortazzo Formont and George Formont Beta Iota: Louie James Dawson born to Nichole and Chris Dawson Beta Omega: Aleena Lacorte born to Katherine Lacorte 1 Eta: Lily Marie Richardson born to Jeff and Shaina Richardson 2 Epsilon Rho: Arabella Gloria Cruz born to Diana Ziogas Cruz 3 Epsilon Upsilon: Ezekiel Kawika Ocreto born to Veronica and Jonathan Ocreto
Gamma Sigma: Ravyn Benjamin engaged to Cameron Nellum Gamma Upsilon: Cassidy Keller engaged to Matthew Carrigan; Miranda Heath engaged to Payton Keel Gamma Psi: Erin Hutchison engaged to Joe Serowik; Becca Curtis engaged to Thomas Toombs Gamma Psi: Brianne Shaefer engaged to Alex Brown Gamma Omega: Rebekah Laible engaged to Luke Dieffenderfer Epsilon Upsilon: Erika Woodland engaged to Spencer Kjos Epsilon Phi: Casey Fasano engaged to Jordan Loehr Epsilon Zeta: Victoria Gablein engaged to Sean Robinson; Nichole Basile engaged to Vincent Bianchimano Phi Tau: Letty Scanlon engaged to Sean Hempsey 5
Engagements
Phi Phi: Alexandria Quigley engaged to Eric Houlihan; Nicole Rafalko engaged to Kevin Martin; Clara Blevins engaged to Alec Day; Karla Gonzalez engaged to Dalton Kraus
Alpha Delta: Lauren Ferrara engaged to Daniel Bower
Zeta Alpha: Emley Grandey engaged to Tyler Mills
Alpha Eta: Cheyenne Borkowski engaged to Jonathan Finocchiaro
Zeta Epsilon Chapter: Kelsey Kaye engaged to Adam Lawson
Alpha Theta: Krista Thomson engaged to Matthew Moeller
Marriages
Alpha Tau: Jill Hoffman engaged to Aaron Lorang
Alpha Delta: Lais Ghiraldeli married Joseph Chaves. 6
Alpha Psi: Liz Love engaged to Andrew Blanchard
Beta Pi: Dawn Melissa Montour married Matthew Lazare.
Beta Eta: Savannah Lischick engaged to Stephen Coppi
Gamma Alpha: Susan Mrowczynski married Joshua Bolatto.
Beta Tau: Tiffany Medina engaged to Anthony Lucas 4
Gamma Pi: Danyelle Rube married Brian Jernigan.
Beta Phi: Allie Marsh engaged to Kendrick Downs
Gamma Sigma: Alyssa Czehowski married Tyler Daniels. 7
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Delta Iota: Victoria Brown married Michael Bento. Epsilon Upsilon: Jen Cordaro married Vince Benedet; Adrienne Lopez married Eli Murray. 8 Zeta Alpha: Madeline Cothern married David Edward Minor. Phi Gamma: Rachel Mankowski married Daniel Suarez.
Gamma Chi: Sam Benson was awarded Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Award for her work as residence hall director for the Ecology House residence hall. 11 Delta Epsilon: Julie Herman Kaplan was featured as one of Drexel University’s 40 Under 40.
Omega: Rachel Spangenthal married Brian Holland. 9
Delta Eta: Alyssa N. Gorenberg was named a Detroit News 36 Under 36.
Professional
Delta Sigma: Jennifer Terribile opened her own group fitness studio, The Mat, in Martinsville, NJ.
Achievement
Delta Omega: Stacey Wilk published her first novel, “A Second Chance House.”
Alpha Eta: Cheyenne Borkowski earned her master’s degree in school counseling from Centenary University.
Epsilon Gamma: Lisa Peterson was selected as one of ENR New York’s 2018 Top Young Professionals.
Alpha Nu: Dia Georgiou received tenure as a school psychologist.
Epsilon Pi: Sarah Wild contributed a chapter to the published book, “Hazing: Destroying Young Lives” by Hank Nuwer.
Beta Beta: Brittany Lacy was accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Temple University and received her white coat.
Zeta Alpha: Madeline Cothern Minor earned her master’s degree in human resource leadership.
Beta Eta: Savannah Lischick was promoted to Process Engineer III after three years of working for Allergan.
Phi Eta: Elena Sullivan began her graduate studies as a physician assistant at Yale School of Medicine.
Beta Lambda: Katie Dunagan was promoted to Global Initiatives Program Manager for the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Phi Phi: Clara Blevins was hired as a NICU nurse at Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. 12
Gamma Gamma: Emily Williams and Gloria Santos were awarded Schreiner University’s Presidential Distinguished Medallion for their leadership and active participation in campus life. Gamma Iota: Mikayla Smith was hired as a sixth grade math teacher in Taunton, MA and will begin pursuing her master’s degree in elementary curriculum and instruction in January, 2019.
Phi Psi: Kayla Romaniello was hired as a fifth grade teacher in Darien, Ct. Omega: Amy Salmanson won her second Sports Emmy for outstanding playoff coverage of the 2018 AFC Championship Game as sideline producer. Member announcements can be submitted year round through dphie.org/announcement and are printed at the discretion of the editor. Announcements in this issue were submitted between August 1, 2017 and June 16, 2018.
Gamma Sigma: Caris Thetford was awarded Tarleton State University’s 2018 Quality Service Award for her efforts as Assistant Director of Student Counseling Services. 10
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Eternal
We honor our Delta Phi Epsilon sisters who have passed away. International Headquarters was notified of the passing of these sisters between December 6, 2017 and June 19, 2018. To report a sister’s death, please contact the IHQ office at 215.732.5901 or email info@dphie.org. Badges and other Delta Phi Epsilon artifacts are welcomed donations to the Delta Phi Epsilon archives. Delta Chapter at Hunter College Sylvia Goldberg Engel Doris Berk Scher
Phi Lambda Chapter at Emory University Ellen Berlin
Zeta Chapter at University of Toronto Frances Ash Schacter
Phi Sigma Chapter at Northern Illinois University Barbara Schneider Weiss Barbara Sabatello
Nu Chapter at University of Pennsylvania Myra Haskin
Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University Angela Picciani
Chi Chapter at University of Texas Melanie Davidoff Pauline Protas Randall
Epsilon Chi Chapter at William Paterson University Emily Desbiens
Omega Chapter at University of Miami Maya Yasur Delta Zeta Chapter at University of California, Berkeley Elaine Marinoff Delta Rho Chapter at Cornell University Linda Zell Randall Natalie Hirsch Lederman Delta Sigma Chapter at Rider University Michelle Moses
Beta Zeta Chapter at University of Michigan- Flint Patricia Gottschalk Beta Phi Chapter at Central Michigan University Heather Mari Yetzke Metz Gamma Alpha Chapter at Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville Kendall Douglas Psi Chapter at University of Georgia Edie Fay Rubin Cohen
Chapter
Roster
Alpha Gamma Eta Lambda Psi Omega Delta Delta Delta Epsilon Delta Eta Delta Iota Delta Kappa Delta Nu Delta Xi Delta Pi Delta Sigma Delta Omega Phi Gamma Phi Eta Phi Lambda Phi Pi Phi Tau Phi Upsilon Phi Phi Phi Chi Phi Psi Epsilon Gamma Epsilon Delta Epsilon Epsilon Epsilon Zeta Epsilon Eta Epsilon Iota Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Lambda Epsilon Mu Epsilon Xi Epsilon Omicron Epsilon Pi Epsilon Rho Epsilon Upsilon Epsilon Phi Epsilon Chi Alpha Alpha Alpha Gamma Alpha Delta Alpha Epsilon Alpha Eta Alpha Theta Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Alpha Mu Alpha Pi Alpha Rho Alpha Sigma Alpha Tau
New York University Syracuse University University of Pittsburgh Adelphi University University of Georgia University of Miami Indiana University Drexel University University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Queens College University of Florida Temple University University of Maryland-College Park Pennsylvania State University Rider University Monmouth University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Northeastern University Emory University Widener University Rutgers University-Camden Robert Morris University Towson University University of Maryland-Baltimore County Keene State College Stevens Institute of Technology Binghamton University-SUNY SUNY College at Albany LaSalle University SUNY College at Fredonia SUNY College at Geneseo SUNY College at Cortland Michigan Technological University SUNY College at Brockport SUNY College at Oswego Clarion University of Pennsylvania SUNY College at Plattsburgh Hofstra University Humboldt State University Thomas Jefferson University William Paterson University West Chester University Florida International University Seton Hall University Kennesaw State University Montclair State University Stockton University Fairleigh Dickinson University-Madison York College of Pennsylvania University of Michigan-Dearborn Southern Connecticut State University Pace University Saint Francis University Winona State University
Alpha Upsilon Alpha Phi Alpha Chi Alpha Psi Beta Alpha Beta Beta Beta Eta Beta Theta Beta Iota Beta Lambda Beta Mu Beta Nu Beta Xi Beta Pi Beta Rho Beta Tau Beta Upsilon Beta Phi Beta Chi Beta Psi Beta Omega Gamma Alpha Gamma Beta Gamma Gamma Gamma Delta Gamma Epsilon Gamma Zeta Gamma Eta Gamma Iota Gamma Kappa Gamma Lambda Gamma Mu Gamma Nu Gamma Xi Gamma Omicron Gamma Pi Gamma Rho Gamma Sigma Gamma Tau Gamma Upsilon Gamma Phi Gamma Chi Gamma Psi Gamma Omega Zeta Alpha Zeta Beta Zeta Gamma Zeta Delta Zeta Epsilon Zeta Zeta Zeta Eta Zeta Theta Zeta Iota
Johnson and Wales University Ramapo College of New Jersey Bloomsburg University Lawrence Technological University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott University of the Sciences in Philadelphia New Jersey Institute of Technology Kean University St. Cloud State University University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Rowan University Wesley College The College of New Jersey Concordia University University of Illinois-Chicago Nova Southeastern University Rochester Institute of Technology Central Michigan University St. Norbert College Brandeis University St. John’s University Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Florida Atlantic University Schreiner University Texas A & M Kingsville University of New Haven Webster University University at Buffalo-SUNY Bridgewater State University Capital University Caldwell University Ferrum College Shawnee State University Rhode Island College Georgia Southern University North Carolina Wesleyan College University of Maine Tarleton State University University of Toledo Campbell University St. Joseph’s College Southern Illinois University Carbondale Johnson and Wales Charlotte University of North Georgia Tennessee Technological University Truman State University Kutztown University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Carleton University Young Harris College California State University, Los Angeles University of Rhode Island Northern Arizona University
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