Sentiments

Dear Sisters,

The start of a new academic year is so exciting for our collegians. Old friends can reconnect after spending the summer months apart while new friendships blossom. And excitedly, our ever-evolving circle of sisterhood will widen to include new members from across the United States and Canada, many of whom will live in our welcoming facilities.

Speaking of facilities, we explore Delta Psi’s at the University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara in this issue of The Crescent. What’s unique about this facility is that it’s the only apartment-style facility within the Facilities Management Company’s (FMC) property portfolio. Delta Psi sisters reside within separate units that open to an outdoor courtyard. Learn more about this unique facility and what live-in members say have to say about it on Page 36.

As always, we share inspired stories of our sisters in this issue, like in our Confident Women feature on Page 8 and True and Constant on Page 28. We also focus a lot on Gamma Phi Get-Together, which takes place next month from September 23-30 (mark your calendars!). To gear up for this annual event dedicated to forging sisterly connections, we reflect on what a few groups of members did in past years for their Gamma Phi Get-Together. From an event that took place abroad to an alumnae chapter gathering, check out how sisters celebrated on Page 14.

To all our collegians, I wish you a successful start to the new academic year!

In IIKE,

Jennifer Ogden Moody (Texas Tech) FMC Chair

WHO IS JENNIFER?

Jennifer Moody Ogden is serving her first term as the FMC Board of Managers Chair. Jennifer was initiated at Delta Epsilon Chapter (Texas Wesleyan) and graduated from Texas Tech University (Beta Tau) with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She then earned her master's degree in accounting at the University of North Texas. Jennifer is a longtime Gamma Phi Beta volunteer, having served in various roles at the local, regional and international level over the years. She is also an 1874 Society member.

VACATION OR STAYCATION

Vacation. The further from home, the better!

CURRENT READ

“The Celebrants” by Steven Rowley

CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT

Scented candles, comfy pjs and a needlepoint project