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accomplishments throughout college as well as her plans after graduation. The chapter also holds a Cookie Shine where seniors share their advice for younger members and reminisce on their favorite Pi Phi memories. California Gamma, University of Southern California Members of California Gamma keep in touch with chapter alumnae through a Facebook page. Alumnae, collegians and friends post about job openings, internships, volunteer opportunities and more. Many chapter members have secured internships through this page. Alumnae have also provided the collegians with career advice during various networking events. California Nu, Loyola Marymount University At the final chapter meeting of the school year, California Nu conducts a Senior Ceremony interlaced with Pi Phi and University traditions. First, younger members of the chapter share stories of how their big sisters have positively impacted their lives. Then, the poem “Loyal Ties” by Pi Beta Phi’s poet laureate EVELYN PETERS KYLE, Illinois Alpha, is read aloud, followed by an Irish blessing used during the University’s commencement mass. The ceremony concludes with the singing of Pi Phi songs to recognize the seniors’ commitment to Pi Phi during college. California Theta, University of California, Davis Before putting on robes and tasseled caps, graduating seniors from California Theta spend time visiting local Below: From back left, California Etas BRIANNA TU, SANDY LAM, SHELBY WONG and NIKKI CHAN. From front left, California Etas SAVANAH MOORE-KONDO, TOLU ODUNUSI, OLIVIA BONNER, KIMBERLY AYALA and TIFFANY CHANG.
areas. Past weekend trips have ranged from hiking in Napa Valley and Lake Berryessa to boating in Lake Shasta. The women also enjoy favorite spots in Davis, California, including attending the University’s Picnic Day. The picnic showcases the diversity and uniqueness of students, faculty and staff as well as the surrounding community and includes exhibits, competitions, live entertainment and parades.
COLORADO Colorado Delta, Colorado School of Mines Members of Colorado Delta prepare for graduation in a special way. Several years before, on the morning of their initiation into Pi Beta Phi, the women write themselves letters. Those letters are filed away during their college years and then brought out in the weeks leading up to graduation. Re-reading the letters is a special time for sisters to reflect on their accomplishments and see how far they've come. Colorado Gamma, Colorado State University In April, more than 30 alumnae attended Colorado Gamma’s Founders’ Day celebration. The alumnae in attendance represented multiple generations, from a group of sisters celebrating five years since their college graduation to a sister who had served as Chapter President 50 years ago. That sister shared stories about Pi Phi songs, ceremonies and events like formal dances.
DELAWARE Delaware Alpha, University of Delaware This past spring, Delaware Alpha RACHEL STRAUSS became the chapter’s first-ever alumna. Rachel was a charter member of the chapter, even though the chapter colonized during her final semester of college. She joined Pi Phi to meet new friends and gain the network of Pi Phi sisterhood. Rachel has already attended her first event with the Mainline-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Alumnae Club and looks forward to future events.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA D.C. Alpha, The George Washington University The D.C. Alpha Chapter invited members of the Nation’s Capital-D.C. Alumnae Club to the chapter house for a night of networking and sisterhood. During the event, alumnae discussed their current careers and how they ended up in their roles. Many shared what it’s like to work on Capitol Hill. After a group discussion, each chapter member was paired with an alumna to review the collegian’s resume and identify areas of improvement.
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