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Happy 146th, Delta Gamma!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Imagine three young school girls longing to be at home with their families on Christmas. Eva Webb [Dodd], her cousin Anna Boyd [Ellington], and Mary Comfort [Leonard], all from Kosciusko, Mississippi, were unable to be travel home from the Lewis … Continue reading →

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The Best Fraternities and Sororities to Join?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

I dislike those “the best sororities with the most gorgeous houses” or the “top ten fraternities to join if you want to be President of the United States” posts on the web. They are bogus, likely click-bait, and serve no … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts on Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

An Iowa State Kappa Kappa Gamma set off a chain reaction among the sorority women at Iowa State and it served as a reminder why the power of sorority women is so potent.  Kevin Hunsperger, a charter member of the … Continue reading →

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It’s Founders’ Day for Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

March 15 is the day on which both Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta celebrate Founders’ Day. The organizations are also connected by the efforts of a Phi Delt who was also an initiated member of Delta Gamma. It is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Founders’ Day Today – ΦΔΘ, ΔΓ, ΦΣΚ, ΦΛΧ, ΩΦΒ

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

March 15 is the day on which both Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta celebrate Founders’ Day. There is a connection between the two groups. Additionally, three other GLOs were founded on the date, too.  In 1873 Phi Sigma Kappa … Continue reading →

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Phi Mu’s Waupaca Convention and Sigma Phi’s Connection to Lincoln

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Phi Mu was founded on January 4, 1852 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Originally known as the Philomathean Society, it and Alpha Delta Pi, also founded at Wesleyan College, are known as the “Macon Magnolias.” Phi Mu  was founded … Continue reading →

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A Thank You Video Lands Me on a Soapbox

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

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I believe in thank you notes. The thank you note which the Pi Beta Phi Foundation recently received from Mallory Rawson, a scholarship awardee, reaches new heights in thank you notes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN3wYVZX0_8&feature=youtu.be). My friend and past Pi Beta Phi National … Continue reading →

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3.14 = Pi Day, a Silver Medal, and a ΔΓ-ΦΔΘ Connection

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

Spring break’s coming to a close. The few days in the warmth and sun were fun, especially after our cold and miserable winter. The lack of internet access had a few of us foaming at the mouth. The afternoon we … Continue reading →

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Q. “Which Is the Best Fraternity? A. “And There You Are!”

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

The academic year is gearing up on campuses all across the country. For some, it means that fraternity and sorority recruitment time is near. Best wishes to the young men and women making decisions as to which organization they will … Continue reading →

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Happy Founders’ Day Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Fran Becque, Ph.D.

March 15 is the day on which both Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta celebrate Founders’ Day. It is the birthday of Robert Morrison, one of Phi Delta Theta’s six founders. The organization was founded on December 26, 1848 at … Continue reading →

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