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Category Archives: University of Illinois
Happy Founders’ Day to FarmHouse and Triangle Fraternities, 2 of the 3 NIC Organizations Without Greek Letters
Acacia, FarmHouse and Triangle Fraternities are the only members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) that do not use Greek-letters. The latter two celebrate Founders’ Day on the same day. What’s also interesting to note is that both were formed … Continue reading
Posted in FarmHouse, Founders' Day, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, Greek-letter Organization History, NIC, North-American Interfraternity Conference, Triangle, University of Illinois, University of Missouri
Tagged FarmHouse Fraternity, Triangle Fraternity, University of Illinois, University of Missouri
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Champaign’s Virginia Theater – Home of Ebertfest
(This blog was posted a week or so before Roger Ebert’s death. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I also discovered that a P.E.O. friend and Knox College alumna was Ebert’s childhood friend and neighbor. What a … Continue reading
Posted in Beta Theta Pi, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, Greek-letter Organization History, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Sigma, National Panhellenic Conference, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, The Arrow of Pi Beta Phi, University of Illinois
Tagged EbertFest, Roger Ebert, University of Illinois, Virginia Theater
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NPC Organizations That No Longer Exist; A Reflection on International Badge Day
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) will celebrate International Badge Day on March 4, 2013 and sorority women are asked to “Wear Your Letters on Your Heart.” International Badge Day began in 1997. In the spring of 1996, after she wore … Continue reading
Posted in Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Association of Education Sororities, Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, Delta Zeta, George Washington University, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, Greek-letter Organization History, Hunter College, Miami University, National Panhellenic Conference, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa, Sorority History, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, The Phoenix of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Thiel College, University of California, University of California at Berkeley, University of Illinois, University of Missouri, Women's Fraternity History, Zeta Tau Alpha
Tagged Alpha Delta Theta, Beta Phi Alpha, Beta Sigma Omicron, Defunct NPC groups, Delta Sigma Theta, Iota Alpha Pi, Lambda Omega, Nora M. Ten Broeck, Phi Omega Pi, Pi Kappa Sigma, Pi Sigma Gamma, Sigma Phi Beta, Theta Sigma Upsilon, Theta Upsilon
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“My Sorority,” A Surprise Birthday Present
A surprise birthday gift from my Alpha Gamma Delta and P.E.O. friend, Nann Blaine Hilyard, set me on a quest to find out more about her delightful gift. It was wrapped in star paper and tied with a yellow ribbon, harkening, … Continue reading
Maria Leonard, Alpha Lambda Delta Founder and Illini Dean of Women
Maria Leonard was an alumna of Butler University. After studying voice at Butler, she earned a Master’s degree in mathematics from Colorado College. Her intention was to be a mathematics teacher. Educational administration was then a relatively new field and, … Continue reading
Posted in Butler University, Colorado College, Fran Favorite, Fraternity meetings, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, Greek-letter Organization History, National Panhellenic Conference, Notable Fraternity Women, Notable Sorority Women, Pi Beta Phi, Sorority History, The Arrow of Pi Beta Phi, University of Illinois
Tagged Alpha Lambda Delta, Maria Leonard, Pi Beta Phi, University of Illinois
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100 Years Ago – 12/12/1912 in Fraternity and Sorority History
Today is 12/12/2012. One hundred years ago, on 12/12/1912, a Thursday, the world was a different place. Taking a glimpse into what was happening in the Greek-letter organization world a century ago offers a wonderful insight. While life is vastly … Continue reading
Posted in Alpha Omicron Pi, Amherst College, Fran Favorite, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, Greek-letter Organization History, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, Sorority History, The Arrow of Pi Beta Phi, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Maine, University of Minnesota, Women's Fraternity History
Tagged Alpha Omicron Pi, Greek-letter Organization History, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi, The Scroll of Phi Delta Theta, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, University of Maine, University of Minnesota, Women's fraternities, women's fraternity history
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Katharine L. Sharp, Library Science Pioneer and Kappa Kappa Gamma Grand President
Katharine Lucinda Sharp was a pioneer in the field of library science. In the University of Illinois Library, there is a bronze tablet of her done by Lorado Taft, whose best known work at the University is the iconic Alma … Continue reading
Posted in Fran Favorite, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Mount Holyoke College, Notable Fraternity Women, Notable Sorority Women, University of Illinois
Tagged American Library Association, Illinois Library Association, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Katherine L. Sharp, Library Science, Northwestern University, University of Illinois
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Here’s to the Next 100 Years, Theta Phi Alpha!
It was 100 years ago today, on August 30, 1912, that Theta Phi Alpha was founded at the University of Michigan. In 1909, Father Edward D. Kelly, a Catholic priest and the pastor of the university’s student chapel organized Omega … Continue reading
The 2012 Paralympic Games
Paralympic Games Update: Tatyana McFadden won a Bronze medal in the 100m. Update: Muffy Davis, a Tri Delta, has won two Gold medals for hand cycling at the 2012 Paralympics. Tatyana McFadden won her third Gold medal. Allison Aldrich, Delta … Continue reading
Posted in Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Fran Favorite, GLO, Greek-letter Organization, National Panhellenic Conference, Notable Fraternity Women, Notable Sorority Women, Phi Sigma Sigma, Stanford University, University of Illinois
Tagged Allison Aldrich, Delta Delta Delat, Delta Zeta, Muffy Davis, Nebraska Wesleyan, Paralympic games, Phi Sigma Sigma, Stanford University, Tatyana McFadden, University of Illinois
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Congratulations NPC Olympians and Best of Luck to NPC Paralympians
Congratulations to the National Panhellenic Conference women who brought home medals from the London Olympics: Gold medal Kristin Armstrong Savola, U.S. Cycling, Kappa Kappa Gamma, University of Idaho Rachel Buehler, U.S. Soccer, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Stanford University Erin Cafaro, U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Fran Favorite, Kappa Kappa Gamma, National Panhellenic Conference, Notable Fraternity Women, Notable Sorority Women, Phi Sigma Sigma, Pi Beta Phi, Stanford University, University of California, University of Illinois
Tagged 2012 Olympics, Abby Johnston, Allison Aldrich, Annika Dries, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Eleanor (Elle) LoganKelley O'Hara, Erin Cafaro, Jennifer Kessy, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kristin Armstrong Savola, Melissa (Mel) Seidemann, Muffy Davis, Paralympics, Phi Sigma Sigma, Pi Beta Phi, Rachel Buehler, Tatyana McFadden, Taylor Ritzel
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