Category Archives: Alpha Epsilon Phi

The 32nd NPC Meeting in Williamsburg, Founding Site of ΦΒK

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

From November 27-December 1, 1951, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) met in Williamsburg, Virginia. Edith Reese Crabtree, Kappa Kappa Gamma, served as chairman. Alpha Phi Margaret Hutchinson served as secretary and Delta Gamma Mavis Mann was treasurer. The 11 associate … Continue reading →

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Happy Founders’ Day to Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

October 24 is Founders’ Day for two NPC groups – Delta Zeta and Alpha Epsilon Phi. The first was founded in 1902 at Miami University in Ohio and the latter was founded in 1909 at Barnard College in New York City. … Continue reading →

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NPC and NPHC Women Astronauts

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, died of pancreatic cancer on July 23, 2012 at the age of 61. Although there are some reports on the Internet that the first woman in space was a member of a … Continue reading →

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2012 Olympics – The Power of National Panhellenic Conference Women!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Congratulations to the NPC 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. Rowing, Pi … Continue reading →

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Alice Duer Miller, Suffragist and Kappa Kappa Gamma

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Alice Duer Miller had a very privileged upbringing, but her family’s fortunes turned at about the time she entered college. Even though she was on a limited budget, she became a member of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa … Continue reading →

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The NPC Bouquet of Special Flowers

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

The official founding date of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is May 24, 1902. Eleven of the first twelve NPC meetings took place in Chicago. The 1911 NPC meeting took place on November 3-4 in nearby Evanston on the Northwestern … Continue reading →

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