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There’s Nothing Like a GLO Convention!

Summer is convention season for Greek-Letter Organizations and it has been for more than a century. In the 1800s, conventions tended to take place during the academic year or over the Christmas holiday. While many GLOs have different names for … Continue reading

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Convention Reflections on Canada Day!

The 70th Biennial Convention of Pi Beta Phi has come and gone. How wonderful to see old friends, make new ones, and miss the ones who could not be there. Past Pi Beta Phi Grand Presidents Carolyn Lichtenberg and Beth … Continue reading

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Phi Sigma Sigma Celebrates Its Centennial in NYC

From July 10-14, 2013, Phi Sigma Sigma members will gather at the 2013 convention and celebrate the organization’s Centennial. The convention will take place at the Crowne Plaza in Times Square. The festivities will include a trip to Hunter College, … Continue reading

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The Sleep Deprivation Study Known as Convention

I had hoped to have a real post with some historical significance today. Not a chance! This is because I have been participating in a sleep deprivation study otherwise known as the 69th Biennial Pi Beta Phi Convention. We had … Continue reading

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