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Maddie Marsh Helps Bono Save the World
When Maddie Marsh (left), Gamma Delta–Auburn University, started the One Campaign chapter on her campus, she had no idea she'd soon rub elbows with U2 frontman Bono. According to ® SEC Sports Online, Maddie was one of three students invited to share insights on global issues with the organization’s Board of Directors. Co-founded by Bono in 2004, One Campaign seeks to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030 through policy and activism. Sharael Kolberg Goes 50/50 Breast cancer survivor Sharael Feist Kolberg, Delta Sigma–University of Hawaii, gained the attention of several ® media outlets as she ran 50 miles in 50 days for breast cancer research and awareness. 8
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On September 29, the last day of her run, she shared her story with ® Drew Barrymore who surprised her with a $100,000 donation from Bank of America. Amber McReynolds gets nod from Time Magazine Amber McReynolds, Sigma– University of Illinois, is "the country’s most outspoken evangelist for voting by mail," according to ® Time Magazine. As Executive Director for the National Vote At Home Institute, co-author of ® When Women Vote and former Director of Elections for Denver, Amber has been recently interviewed by ® ABCNews, ® MSNBC, ® Good Morning America and ® Elle Magazine. Sara Rodriguez Named Finalist for National Award The ® Stephenville Empire-Tribute reports Sara Rodriguez, Epsilon Upsilon– Tarleton State University, is a finalist for the 2020 Oticon Focus on People Awards, an honor given to those showing hearing loss does not limit
their ability to make a positive difference in the world. At just 19, Sara has already influenced policy changes at Tarleton and started an American Sign Language Club on campus. Allyssa Kaiser Makes Ends Meet Allyssa Kaiser, Alpha–Syracuse University, was recently highlighted in the ® New York Post on her part of the growing trend of NYC professionals turning to freelance and contract work to fill employment gaps caused by pandemic-related layoffs and business closures.
Stronger Connections Linked to Virtual Recruitment ® NPR reports this fall recruitment season forced sororities to reconsider their pitch now that social activities are less of an option. Gentry McCreary, a consultant for Greek-letter organizations, says online recruitment puts focus on conversations. Julia Drozd, Vice President–Recruitment at Beta Xi, Purdue University, told ® The Exponent that, while different, it has given way to positive change this year. This has been felt as the chapter's 40 new members have acclimated well to virtual sorority life. According to ® The Plainsman, Auburn University sororities handed out more than 1,500 bids at its August Bid Day—an all-time high for the university, including 81 from Gamma Delta. Epsilon Mu, FHC Win Environmental Landscaping Award
Katie Magidi Turns a Hobby into a Side Hustle for Social Change
While searching for ways to entertain her toddler during quarantine, Katie Mello Magidi, Delta Iota–California State University, Chico, stumbled onto a business opportunity that allows her to help causes she is passionate about. Watch her segment at ® NBC Bay Area.
The Epsilon Mu chapter house at Fort Hays State University was awarded the WaterSmart Landscape Award for commitment to water conservation in landscape design. Criteria for the award included creative planning and design, irrigation, selection and placement of plants, soil prep and more. Chapter Advisor Liz Haury and Property Advisor Kathie Taylor accepted the award on behalf of the chapter and FHC. Learn more from ® Hays Daily News.
