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CONGRATULATIONS, 2020–2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Congratulations to the 116 scholarship and fellowship recipients receiving awards totaling $272,900 for the 2020-2021 academic year. Thank you to all the sisters and friends who make these scholarships possible by supporting our Foundation.
Arizona Beta SARAH ABDALLAH celebrated receiving the Arizona Beta Scholarship with a photo of her scholarship notification letter.
Undergraduate, Graduate Fellowship and Alumnae Continuing Education (ACE) Scholarship applications for the 2021–2022 academic year open November 15. Online applications must be complete and submitted in their entirety, including recommendations, before 11:59 p.m. PST on February 15, 2021. View the full list of scholarship recipients and learn more about the application criteria at pibetaphi.org/scholarships.
TWO CHAPTER CLOSURES It was with a heavy heart that Pi Beta Phi announced the closures of the Florida Zeta Chapter at the University of Tampa and the Missouri Beta Chapter at Washington University. Grand Council made the difficult decision to revoke the Florida Zeta Chapter’s charter after years of struggling to maintain a sustainable chapter size. The Fraternity provided the chapter with the highest level of support in hopes of sustaining the collegiate experience; however, membership numbers continued to decline. Operation of the Florida Zeta Chapter ceased on July 31, 2020. With great disappointment, Pi Beta Phi announced the closure of its Missouri Beta Chapter, effective October 4, 2020, following a vote of collegiate chapter members affirming the chapter’s desire to disband. The vote came after a series of discussions related to chapter members’ passion towards equity, accessibility and inclusion within Pi Beta Phi and the larger fraternity/sorority community. The Fraternity will continue to work toward many of the same goals as the Missouri Beta collegians: a more diverse, inclusive and equitable membership experience.
ENGAGE WITH YOUR FOUNDATION VIRTUALLY Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foundation staff and volunteers have been conducting virtual visits with donors through digital platforms including Zoom and FaceTime. Setting aside a few minutes to connect with your Foundation — whether individually, with a group or even as an alumnae club activity — helps sisters and friends of Pi Phi remain connected despite physical distance. In addition to staying connected, these visits provide a way to discuss giving opportunities including long-term giving goals, creating a scholarship, establishing a planned gift and updating information on file. If you are interested in a virtual visit with a member of our Foundation staff or volunteer team, please contact Director of Advancement JILL MACKEY CARREL, Indiana Gamma, at jcarrel@pibetaphi.org.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY APPOINTED NPC COMMITTEE MEMBERS Join us in celebrating the incredible number of Pi Phis appointed to National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) committees effective July 1, 2020. Turn to page 46 to learn more.
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