COLLEGIATE NEWS

Chapter reports submitted by collegiate chapters from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

Nu–University of Central Missouri hit the ground running with a motorcycle-themed Bid Day. Members participated in harm prevention programming, a softball tournament to benefit The Wish Factory, and annual Soak a Sigma dunk tank event, and the Mr. Robbie Page pageant. Members also enjoyed various social events, Big/Little Reveal, a spring formal, Greek Week activities, Mom's Day, and a Founders Day Brunch.

Omicron–Eastern Michigan University enjoyed several sisterhood and COB activities, including ice skating, dinner in Detroit, and a candle pass. In January, the Chapter President delivered a truckload of warm winter clothes collected by the chapter to give to refugee families from Afghanistan. In early April, the chapter held an alcohol awareness and prevention program. The chapter was awarded Excellence in Positive Relations, Excellence in Civic Engagement, Excellence in Integration of Purpose, and Excellence in Leadership Development at EMU's annual Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards. Additionally, Jasmine Kemplin was named the 2021 Chapter President of the Year, and Chapter Advisor of the Year was awarded to Linda Clayton Development.

Chi–Pittsburg State University revved into fall with a motorcycle-themed Bid Day. Football games, Family Day, Homecoming activities and competitions, pumpkin carving, and Big Pink Volleyball kept members busy during the fall term. Spring was a whirlwind of excitement with Sigma Stacks, Greek Games, and Chi Chapter's 100th Anniversary Celebration and a formal.

Alpha Alpha–Concord University

Alpha Iota–Northwestern State University

Alpha Mu–Louisiana at Lafayette proudly welcomed 64 new members throughout the year. From a big/ little mixer and painting pumpkins to a sisterhood retreat and the annual Chili Cook-Off, fall was a busy time for Alpha Mu. In the spring, the chapter also hosted its first annual Cornhole for a Cause event, raising a total of $30,127 for the Tri Sigma Foundation and Alpha Mu’s local philanthropic partner, Dreams Foundation of Acadiana. Fifty teams enjoyed food trucks, a bouncy house, music, and a silent auction. The chapter also enjoyed an officer retreat, sisterhood events and a date social.

Alpha Psi–Eastern Illinois University started fall off with virtual recruitment and a Bratz Doll-themed Bid Day. In October, the chapter held its annual Moonlight Volleyball event and a virtual movie night. A Thanksgiving potluck, a big/little exchange, and a Secret Santa swap rounded out the fall term. Spring was full of fun with a formal, sisterhood events, a Pie-a-Tri fundraising event and a Founders Day celebration at the Charleston Country Club, and a Toy Drive for Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital.

Alpha Rho–Lock Haven University rang in the fall term with Arc Degree, a Panhellenic powerpuff football game, and tabling for Prematurity Awareness Month. Spring began with an officer retreat and several social events. The chapter also held Kick 4 Kids, a kickball tournament to raise money for the Robbie Page Memorial Fund and play therapy programs.

Alpha Upsilon–James Madison University

Alpha Chi–Murray State University

Beta Beta–Missouri State University had so many unforgettable moments during the year. A Lollapalooza-themed Bid Day led to 49 new members who received Triangle Degree. The chapter won the coveted spirit stick at the annual FSL awards, and hosted several fall events, including Kindergarten Dinner, Tri-a-Taco, Sweet Tea Thursday, and Spring Fling. Members also enjoyed various Homecoming activities, Greek Week, intramurals, a root beer float social, Crush Dance and more.

Beta Delta–Shepherd University began the year welcoming seven new members and delivering blankets made during recruitment philanthropy round for Inova Loudoun Hospital. Big/Little Reveal, Homecoming, and various campus events kept members busy during the fall term. Spring brought four new members, and the chapter won the Panhellenic Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for earning the highest sorority GPA and Gold Standard Chapter of Excellence Award from the university. Members enjoyed a formal, the annual Founders Day event with alumnae, a surprisingly competitive kickball tournament, and various events to raise awareness and money for the March of Dimes before finals.

Beta Theta–University of Pittsburgh celebrated 40 new members with a Sigmapalooza-themed Bid Day in February. At the FSL awards, the chapter was recognized as a Four Star Chapter for Cathedral Standards of Excellence. Panhellenic President Kara Fulton was named Council Officer of the Year, Camryn Simpson received Sorority Member of the Year, and Anna Collard was recognized as Greek Week Board Member of the Year.

Beta Mu–University of Central Oklahoma

Beta Xi–Southeast Missouri State University

Gamma Beta–East Carolina University “rocked” fall by welcoming 47 new members. From a rock & roll-themed Bid Day and Parents Weekend to a trip to the pumpkin patch and the Halloween parade at Vidant Children's Hospital, there was no shortage of activities. Members also enjoyed a Sink a Sigma dunk tank and slip-n-slide philanthropic event, outdoor movie night, and various sisterhood activities. In April, the chapter hosted its first car wash to raise money for the Foundation, March of Dimes, and Robbie Page Memorial Fund, and held a spring formal at the Ironwood Country Club.

Gamma Lambda–University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Gamma Mu–Southeastern Louisiana University

Gamma Pi–Nicholls State University

Gamma Xi–Barton College basked in the "SWΣΣT LIFE" a candy-themed Bid Day. The fun continued with Day of Service, Big/ Little Reveal, football games and tailgating with alumnae, and a movie night. The chapter showed its support for Hazing Prevention Week by adding hand prints on a display in the Student Center. Several new members accepted positions as committee chairs, on Honor Council, and elected as officers for the next academic year. It's no surprise Gamma Xi proudly received the Best New Member Award! In February, the chapter hosted its annual Galentine’s event, which included cookie decorating, a photo booth, and time to share Sigma’s values with potential new members. In April, Gamma Xi secured a first place win in the annual Greek Show. In April, members enjoyed dancing the night away at their spring formal, participated in the Greek Cook-Off, and celebrated Founders Day at the Kennedy Family Theatre.

Delta Psi–St. Joseph’s University ran into fall by raising $8,000 at the annual Run for Robbie 5K event. Members participated in Greek Olympics, a date night, and a spooky Halloween outing to Eastern State Penitentiary. Spring brought the excitement of 37 new members! A Valentine exchange, Big/Little Reveal, community service projects, a date night and Founders Day are just a few things that kept members busy throughout the spring term.

Epsilon Beta–University of Arkansas at Monticello

Epsilon Zeta–Southern Arkansas University won the gold with an Olympics-themed Bid Day. The festivities continued with a Beach Bash, Family Day Fish Fry, Princess Tea Party, and a chili cookoff for Prematurity Awareness Month. Spring brought galentines fun, the Sigma Stacks philanthropic event, Spring Bid Day, Big/Little Reveal, sisterhood events, various service projects, a Founders Day Brunch with alumnae, and the chapter's first Mr. March of Dimes pageant.

Epsilon Kappa–University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh transitioned back to in-person events, starting with a butterfly-themed Bid Day. Members enjoyed several sisterhood activities, including a holiday movie night, a bonfire with s'mores, cookie decorating and a trip to the farmer's market before heading home for the holidays. At the Greek Awards in March, the chapter received the Excellence in Greek Unity Award which is voted on by the other chapters at UWO. Eliza Gullickson won Sorority Member of the Year and Jocelyn Tapia received Emerging Sorority Member of the Year. Members raised more than $850 for the Foundation and March of Dimes at the annual Purple Gala and teamed up with the Wisconsin Fox Valley Alumnae Chapter to host a Founders Day Brunch at the end of April.

Epsilon Nu–The University of North Carolina at Greensboro kept sisters safe while holding in-person events again, beginning with Spartan Service Day, supporting the women's soccer team, and a Homecoming brunch. Members raised more than $2,000 for the Foundation and participated in nearly 800 community service hours, earning them the Excellence in Community Service Award at the Spartans of Excellence Award Ceremony. A Big/Little Reveal, various socials, recruitment activities, and a Founder’s Day Brunch made for a busy—but fun—spring.

Epsilon Omicron–Illinois State University welcomed 40 new members during fall term and enjoyed resuming in-person events, including service projects, an alumnae brunch, trips to the pumpkin patch and St. Louis Zoo, and a Fall Fest philanthropic event to raise money for the Foundation. Members were excited to hold their first Barn Dance since 2019. At the 2022 Greek Gala, the chapter brought home five awards including Most Improved Chapter and Sorority Member of the Year! Boba for Babies, a spring formal, and a Founders Day celebration kept members busy through the end of the year.

Epsilon Pi–Presbyterian University kicked off the year with a First Day Photo Booth and Meet the Greeks. The chapter welcomed four new members at a rock & roll-themed Bid Day. Creativity shined at Big/Little Reveal, and the chapter connected with alumnae at a Homecoming Tailgate. Philanthropic events included a raffle with Theta Chi Fraternity to support March of Dimes and Power in Changing, a local non-profit that supplies diapers to families in need. The chapter was recognized as a 5-Star Chapter by Fraternity/Sorority Life, and Emily Gardner was inducted into the FSL Hall of Fame. The chapter won Greek Week alongside the Sigma Nu and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternities. Members enjoyed a Winter Wonderland semi-formal, mother/daughter tea, a Roaring 20s formal, movie night, and a Founders Day Celebration with alumnae. The chapter ended the year and sent graduates off in style with the annual Senior Send On.

Epsilon Phi–University of North Carolina-Wilmington welcomed 15 new members at a comic book-themed Bid Day. The fun continued with a sisterhood retreat at Lake Gaston and Big/Little Reveal, a semi-formal, and the Sigmasgiving philanthropic event rounded out the fall term. Spring recruitment brought the total number of new members receiving Triangle Degree to 24 for the academic year.

Zeta Eta–Winona State University made sure the year started right with a "golden" Bid Day. Homecoming festivities, game night, Big/Little Reveal, and a Vegasthemed formal kept the momentum flowing all fall. The chapter held an alumnae brunch in March and initiated new members the next day. In April, the chapter held its 6th annual Sigma Sailor pageant to raise money for March of Dimes. Members coached their assigned male contestants to compete in several rounds of competition. Spring Bid Day, a formal co-hosted with two other campus sororities, a sisterhood retreat, and a Founders Day event made the spring term one members won't forget.

Zeta Kappa–Montclair State University proudly completed 350 community service hours this year! Members enjoyed Homecoming festivities, a trip to a sunflower farm, a Tri Finding Love social, and collecting supplies for expectant mothers. In November, their annual fall philanthropic events raised more than $15,000 for the Foundation, Robbie Page Memorial, and the March of Dimes. Members proudly welcomed 27 new members into their sisterhood with a "dreamy" Bid Day celebration. Spring flew by with Big/Little Reveal, and sisterhood activities like canvas painting.

Eta Zeta–University of Alaska Anchorage

Eta Kappa–Texas Woman’s University hosted several events during the 2021-22, beginning with a rockin' Bid Day celebration. In November, the chapter hosted its annual 5K in support of Prematurity Awareness Month. During spring, members enjoyed a formal, picnic and camping events, various social events, a luncheon with the Dallas Alumnae Chapter, and volunteered at the March for Babies in Ft. Worth.

Eta Nu–Ramapo College of New Jersey Alpha Chi–Murray State University

Eta Rho–Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus

Eta Chi–University of Missouri

Theta Alpha–High Point University enjoyed "Heaven on Earth" at their Cloud 9-themed Bid Day. A few weeks later, they hosted a week's worth of philanthropic events to benefit the Foundation, March of Dimes and the Robbie Page Play Atrium at UNC Children's Hospital. Sisterhood activities included yoga, Big/Little "Speed Dating," Sigma & S'mores, a date party, and a trip to the pumpkin patch. Theta Alpha provided all sisters a support system and a place to take a break from the hectic life of a college student. Larger gatherings allowed for celebrations of the bonds of sisterhood, including tailgating, Pearl Ball, Tri Sigma's 124th birthday party, and the annual sisterhood retreat at Hanging Rock State Park.

Theta Delta–Lindenwood University had an exciting year as events transitioned back in person. From an NFL-themed Bid Day and the annual Homecoming lip sync battle to a football game with dads and a chapter retreat, fall was about strengthening sisterhood connections. In February, collegiate and alumnae members celebrated Theta Delta's 10th year on campus with a birthday party and hosted a Founders Day Banquet in April. The chapter continued to recruit new members throughout the year, making them the largest fraternal organization on campus.

Theta Theta–Oakland University welcomed 20 new members at an "angelic" Bid Day. Fun continued with a variety of sisterhood activities, including a picnic, Big/Little mixers, game night, pumpkin painting, , and a trip to Yates Cider Mill. Members also enjoyed Parents Day, Kindergarten Dinner, a semi-formal, and a nighttime visit to the Detroit Zoo to view holiday lights. In April, members attended a Founders Day Luncheon with the Metro Detroit Alumnae Chapter. The chapter also raised nearly $1,000 for the March of Dimes and participated in a Bubble Zone during the March for Babies. They wrapped up the year with a trip to the roller rink Annual AWARDS

Theta Iota–Auburn University

Theta Mu–Randolph-Macon College

ANNUAL AWARDS

to the following collegiate chapters and individuals for outstanding achievement during the 2021-22 academic year:

COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR: Alpha Chi–Murray State University

CAB OF THE YEAR: Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University

FRATERNITY/SORORITY ADVISOR OF THE YEAR: Dallas Witt–Barton College

PANHELLENIC EXCELLENCE: Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University

CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING - SOCIAL EXCELLENCE: Alpha Chi–Murray State University

CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING - WELLBEING: Chi–Pittsburg State University Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University

EXCELLENCE IN MEMBER DEVELOPMENT: Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University

EXCELLENCE IN NEW MEMBER DEVELOPMENT: Gamma Xi–Barton College

EXCELLENCE IN RITUAL AND VALUES: Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University

EXCELLENCE IN VOLUNTEERISM: Alpha Iota–Northeastern State University

JEK STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY: Chi–Pittsburg State University

MABEL LEE WALTON LEADERSHIP AWARD: Rachel Erin Greene, Beta Epsilon–Western Illinois University

MARGARET FREEMAN EVERETT OUTSTANDING SENIOR: Bridget Powers Beggs, Theta Zeta–Case Western State University

OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE MEMBER: Sarah Kate Moran, Theta Zeta–Case Western State University, Caroline Marie Ruffolo, Theta Theta–Oakland University, Melina Danielle Eaker, & Alpha Chi–Murray State University

OUTSTANDING SENIOR: Ellie Grace Weber, Alpha Chi–Murray State University & Rachel Erin Greene, Beta Epsilon–Western Illinois University

CELEBRATING SCHOLARS

Each year, collegiate members who achieve a 4.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters are honored with a sterling silver scholarship ring. Visit trisigma.org to view the 166 members we proudly recognize for the 2021-22 academic year.

CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to the following collegiate and alumnae chapters for reaching these important milestones:

100 YEARS: PSI–MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

100 YEARS: CHI–PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

50 YEARS: Delta Eta–University of Southern Indiana, Nashville Alumnae Chapter, & Parkersburg-Marietta Alumnae Chapter

25 YEARS: Eta Alpha–Stephens College, Eta Beta–Newberry College, Eta Zeta–University of Alaska Anchorage, Zeta Psi–College of New Jersey, Northshore Louisiana Alumnae Chapter, & Sarasota/Manatee Alumnae Chapter