Themis—Spring 2015

Page 6

Collegiate Chapter News Zeta University of Tennessee, Knoxville As just one of their many service projects, Zeta Chapter members volunteered at the Love Kitchen once a month to prepare bread and other food for homeless people. This handson service opportunity gave our sisters a chance to give back while spending time with each other.

Alpha Xi Indiana University Alpha Xi Chapter was thinking pink this spring! Each chapter member participated in decorating cards with inspirational messages for hospital patients. The notes of encouragement were handed out with the hope that they would brighten the rooms of those seeking treatment.

Mu Drury University Together, the interfraternal community at Drury University packed 300,000 meals in just one day as part of the Meals a Million Packa-Thon project. The meals packaged during Greek Week were sent to people affected by Ebola in Liberia.

Alpha Psi University of Missouri To celebrate sisterhood, Alpha Psi Chapter set up a cupcake bar for sisters to decorate delicious cupcakes together. The event doubled as a CROWN event and gave members the opportunity to meet potential new members while showing them how fun sisterhood can be.

Phi Duke University Our chapter at Duke knows that sisters who cook together, stay together. Chapter seniors participated in a potluck-style dinner where each member brought the recipe and ingredients for one meal and taught her sisters how to prepare it. Alpha Gamma University of Michigan Alpha Gamma Chapter is doing its part to ensure that #ZetasAreSmart with a myriad of academic programming. The chapter hosted a “majors fair” that allowed Zetas to advise sisters who wanted to explore new majors. The chapter also boasts a library of textbooks and study resources to help its members excel. Alpha Mu Washburn University Intramurals can play a large part in chapter events, but playing informal games is just as fun for Alpha Mu Chapter. Because basketball is very popular amongst members, many sisters regularly get together to put on their gear and shoot hoops in the gym. 6 · THEMIS · Collegiate Chapter News

1 Beta Gamma Florida State University Our late Executive Director Deb Ensor loved Florida State and her collegiate chapter, Beta Gamma. To honor Deb, alumnae and Beta Gamma Chapter’s EC members gathered at the chapter house for an informal memorial service. During the ceremony, former National President Nora Nell Hardy Jackson spoke of Deb’s lasting legacy and sisters dedicated a bench on the front lawn in her name. Beta Theta Franklin College We know Zeta Is Forever, but it is always fun to see it in action! Beta Theta Chapter seniors spent an evening with alumnae who shared why they first fell in love with ZTA and how our Fraternity has been, and will always be, a part of their lives. 3 Beta Iota Centenary College of Louisiana Beta Iota Chapter started this semester on the right foot with a healthy living sisterhood event

appropriately titled “NamaZTA.” Zetas and potential new members enjoyed relaxing with yoga, healthy snacks and natural face masks. Beta Lambda University of Louisville Our members at University of Louisville learned to mind their “p’s and q’s” with an etiquette dinner. Chapter members wore badge attire and learned table setting basics, how to carry oneself in a formal setting and how to properly eat a spaghetti meal from an etiquette instructor. Beta Nu New Mexico State University Snow is a rare occurrence in Las Cruces, New Mexico, so our sisters were overjoyed when they awoke to a blanket of snow covering the ground one January day. With classes cancelled, they spent the day sipping hot chocolate, listening to the “Frozen” soundtrack and playing in the snow. Two members were especially excited to see snow for the very first time! Beta Phi Michigan State University To prepare for the working world, our sisters at MSU attended a Membership Enrichment Résumé Workshop with an advisor from the university’s career services center. Members learned how to craft a strong résumé and thrive during interviews. After the lesson, they tested their skills by drafting their own résumés in groups. The advisor reviewed each one and provided additional feedback. 4 Beta Omega Union University As a part of a campus-wide community day, Beta Omega Chapter members volunteered at multiple locations, including a Montessori School where


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Themis—Spring 2015 by Zeta Tau Alpha - Issuu