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KANSAS Kansas Beta, Kansas State University During the week leading up to primary recruitment, the Kansas Beta Chapter invited alumnae for a mock recruitment event. During the event, alumnae came to the chapter house and pretended to be Potential New Members so chapter members could practice conversation skills and give house tours. The event gave alumnae a behind-the-scenes look at recruitment and the chapter's sisterhood. It also gave chapter members a nice break from the busy week of recruitment preparation.
NEW YORK New York Epsilon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The Panhellenic Council at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently awarded New York Epsilon SAPNA RAGHAVAN with the 2017–2018 Leadership Conference Scholarship. The scholarship takes into account applicants’ leadership roles on campus as well as commitment to fraternity and sorority life. In winning this scholarship, Sapna was given the opportunity to attend a leadership conference of her choice with expenses up to $600 covered by the scholarship.
MARYLAND Maryland Gamma, Johns Hopkins University In honor of Pi Beta Phi's 150th anniversary last year, the Maryland Gamma Chapter chose to celebrate Founders' Day with local Pi Phi alumnae. The chapter asked Maryland Gamma's first-ever Chapter President to give a presentation about what it was like to be a founding member of the chapter and how far the chapter has come in the last eight years. It was amazing that many things she talked about doing in the first few years are still traditions for the chapter. And it was even more amazing to think about what that meant for Pi Beta Phi as a whole. The tradition of Pi Phi's core values, mission and vision has continued for more than 150 years. Likewise, even though chapter alumnae have left campus, part of their legacy remains.
ONTARIO Ontario Alpha, University of Toronto The Ontario Alpha Chapter is grateful for the support of local alumnae. Not only are the women mentors with great insight and experience, but they are also friends who are there to grab coffee or dinner. Ontario Alpha alumna SIENA KELAVA recently helped host a sisterhood event at her home, during which she taught chapter members how to make sushi. At a time when chapter members were busy with exams and papers, Siena ensured they had a moment of downtime. It was a truly special way to spend time with Pi Phi sisters.
Below: Ontario Alpha Chapter members. Right: New York Epsilons OLIVIA JACOME (left) and SAPNA RAGHAVAN (right).
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