Bringing ZTA’s
PAST TO THE PRESENT
By Christy Marx Barber, Staff Writer
Z
eta Tau Alpha has always dreamed big. Our Founders dreamed of a sisterhood with a far-reaching influence. Our Foundation dreamed of making a difference through service, philanthropy and scholarships. Our Fraternity Housing Corporation dreamed of competitive places for every collegiate chapter to call home. As each of those dreams became reality, the dedicated sisters who made them possible dreamed of a place to properly share the storied history of our Fraternity. That dream too became a reality with the opening of ZTA’s new Historical and Educational Center (HEC) at International Office in Carmel, Indiana. Treasured artifacts that had lived, at best, in china cabinets at former offices, and, at worst, in random boxes and filing drawers, now gleam in custommade cabinetry and display cases. From our Founders’ hand-written notes to banquet gowns of recent National Presidents, the center is a visual, oral and written journey through Zeta Tau Alpha’s first 120 years. Read on to learn more about the donors, tours and behind-the-scenes story of this new shining jewel in ZTA’s crown.
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