Winter 2013 · Vol 111 No. 2 (ISSN 1529-6709; USPS 627-120) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 872-0540 zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org
STAFF Editor Ashley Martin Director of Education & Communications Heather Matthews Kirk, Delta Kappa Graphic Designer Haleigh Castino, Alpha Psi Contributors Christy Marx Barber, Alpha Psi Susan Beard, Delta Psi Patricia Cords Levitte, Beta Phi Courtney Long, Eta Xi Executive Director Deb Ensor, Beta Gamma
National Council National President Keeley McDonald Riddle, Iota Sigma Vice President Collegiate I Natalie Yingling, Delta Omega Vice President Collegiate II Lynn Compton Chapman, Alpha Nu Vice President Collegiate III Kristen Moeller Fauré, Iota Pi Vice President Alumnae I Dana Brasington Atkinson, Delta Omicron Vice President Alumnae II Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Secretary-Treasurer Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma
It’s only page 2, but have you noticed anything different about Themis? Our beloved magazine has been given a face-lift, so to speak. First, you may have noticed the heavier paper, updated cover masthead—which was actually inspired by a Themis design used from 1992 to 2000—or any of the other new design elements. Our goal in this refresh was to celebrate the magazine while giving a cleaner, more inviting feel. But we don’t want you to merely judge our magazine by its cover. We’ve also made updates to Themis content. In summer 2011, we conducted a readership survey to gain insight into what you wanted to see from this important ZTA mainstay. One of the most overwhelming responses we received was the desire to read more chapter news. Beginning with this issue, Themis will now feature several pages of both collegiate and alumnae chapter news in each of our winter, spring and summer issues. We will also be highlighting one collegian and one alumna each issue, giving you an even better glimpse into the lives of your sisters and the amazing things they do in and out of ZTA. Longer feature stories will provide greater insight on hot-button topics, campus trends, ZTA programming and more. The Themis team at International Office and I are excited about the changes we’ve made, and we hope you are too. As always, if you have comments, suggestions or concerns about the magazine, let us know by emailing communicationsdept@zetataualpha.org. Themis magazine is about you—our loyal members—and we value your insight.
National Pahellenic Conference Delegate Laura Ladewig Mauro, Theta Psi Extension Director Marlene Dunbar Conrad, Eta Iota 2 · Themis
National President Iota Sigma