FROM THE EDITOR

Dear readers,

I believe a new year always instills a sense of hope for the future. Even if things still feel uncertain, a fresh start is always a great feeling in my opinion. We have an opportunity to reset our mindsets and focus on new goals and aspirations. I hope all of you are able to find your goals for this new year!

The feature article for this issue is about how Alpha Sigma Alpha women have adjusted in the wake of virtual education. I was very happy to see we had many responses and it is our hope that their stories will inspire and inform you of the current educational landscape (pg. 16).

I also want to bring your attention to the Virtual Leadership Summit. Alpha Sigma Alpha wants to ensure we provide our collegiate members with ways to build leadership skills, even if it is in a virtual format. Tina VanSteenbergen is excellent at what she does, so I hope all of our collegiate women take advantage of this wonderful opportunity (pg. 8).

Be sure to check out the upcoming Virutal Sisterhood Meetups and register by the date listed in the News and Updates section of the magazine (pg. 6). These meetups are a great way for collegians to connect with alumnae in lieu of in-person events.

In closing, it is my hope that this issue is both informative and entertaining. As always, please share your feedback with us on this issue by sending an email to asa@alphasigmaalpha.org.

My best,

NATALIE KNISELY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

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FALL 2020 | VOLUME 106

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To participate, members must request to join the “Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae Book Club” Facebook group.

Join Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae in the upcoming book club discussions:

March 2021: Untamed

by Glennon Doyle Discussion: Wednesday, Mar. 10 at 8 p.m. ET

April 2021:

Found in Transition: A Mother's Evolution During Her Child's Gender Change by Dr. Paria Hassouri Discussion: Wednesday, Apr. 14 at 8 p.m. ET

May 2021:

Things You Save In A Fire by Katherine Center Discussion: Wednesday, May 12 at 8 p.m. ET

June 2021:

So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Discussion: Wednesday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021 Save the date for the 6th annual AΣA Night Out/In!

As we continue to follow the CDC’s recommendations of social distancing, we encourage sisters to connect with each other on this night in alternative ways. Get creative and utilize a virtual resource. This past year we have seen many new and fun ways to get together virtually, including:

• Host a movie night via video conferencing • Take a virtual cooking class • Have a book club discussion • Take a live canvas painting or art class • Conduct a virtual wine or beer tasting • Host an online trivia or game night

Not sure how to make these happen virtually? Visit https:// alphasigmaalpha.org/alumnae-2/asa-night-out/ to find out how.

Make sure to take a screenshot of what you are doing, and share it on social media using #ASANightIn.

VIRTUAL SISTERHOOD MEETUPS

Join sisters near and far for a variety of virtual meetups this spring. Alpha Sigma Alpha is providing a series of sisterhood meetups where collegiate and alumnae members can connect with each other virtually. Note that all event times are listed in Eastern Time. All members are welcome.

Trivia Night: Disney Edition Sister Sip Happy Hour Monthly Craft Night Game Night: Family Feud Recipe Swap Wellness Workshop Fri, Mar. 5 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Thurs, Mar. 11 @ 8 p.m. ET Wed, Mar. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. ET Fri, Mar. 26 @ 8 p.m. ET Thurs, Apr. 8 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Wed, Apr. 14 @ 7 p.m. ET Register by Mar. 2 Register by Mar. 8 Regsiter by Mar. 14 Register by Mar. 23 Register by Apr. 5 Register by Apr. 11

Virtual Concert: Jessica Rose Thurs, Apr. 22 @ 7 p.m. ET Register by Apr. 19

Sister Sip Happy Hour Thurs, Mar. 11 @ 8 p.m. ET Register by Mar. 8

Monthly Craft Night REGISTER HERE: Wed, Mar. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. ET Regsiter by Mar. 14

Game Night: Family Feud Fri, Mar. 26 @ 8 p.m. ET Register by Mar. 23https://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/programming/virtual-opportunities/

Recipe Swap Thurs, Apr. 8 @ 7:30 p.m. ETsisterhood-meetup-registration/ Register by Apr. 5

Wellness Workshop Wed, Apr. 14 @ 7 p.m. ET Register by Apr. 11 STRATEGIC GOAL AREA STRATEGIC GOAL AREAEXEMPLIFY STRATEGIC GOAL AREA LABELS

Articles in the magazine are labeled with a strategic goal area that corresponds to the article. These labels help members connect to the 2018-22 Alpha Sigma Alpha Strategic Plan.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP

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C. A. Rory Necklace, #RORY B. Addy Ring, #ADDY (Whole sizes only 6 – 9.) C. Graduation Stole, #STOLE D. Crown Pearl Badge, #0107 E. Crown Pearl Single Letter Guard , #J0500 F. Hermes Society Dangle, #0196 G. Pearl Scholarship Dangle, #0041 H. Volunteer Dangle, #3320 D.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Virtual Leadership Summit is an immersive, live virtual program dedicated to providing collegiate women with the opportunity for leadership skills development.

SAVE THE DATE

Collegiate chapters are assigned to one of the program dates below. Visit www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org for a list of chapter date assignments.

JUNE 24-25, 2021 JULY 15-16, 2021 JULY 29-30, 2021

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Small Group Facilitators Alpha Sigma Alpha is seeking dedicated and experienced facilitators to lead small group sessions that foster a safe and inclusive learning environment for Virtual Leadership Summit participants. Those interested in this opportunity may apply at www.AlphaSigmaAlpha.org.

Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2021.

This program is being offered in Summer 2021 due to the cancelation of the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute (LDI).

This program is sponsored by a grant from the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.

TINA VANSTEENBERGEN

This program will be led by speaker Tina VanSteenbergen Robilotta.