Our Challenges
Remaining Competitive and Relevant
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f you have been to campus recently, you have seen the
landscape of our city change in a very significant way. e
university has renovated and rebuilt several dormitories on
campus. ese new dorms provide state-of-the-art living and
learning spaces with increased social and study spaces, as well
as increased privacy in individual rooms.
Additionally, developers have built new apartments around
Dinkytown, Stadium Village and near campus. Most of the
apartments include modern, updated spaces with luxury
features such as onsite parking, workout facilities and common
areas. UMN's dormitories and off-campus living options are
providing good value for their cost, and we need to keep
up. Today's undergraduates demand a superior product that
provides the amenities they require at a competitive price.
In addition to the impressive development of campus and
private off-campus housing, many fraternities and sororities,
including Kappa Kappa Gamma, Delta Gamma, Alpha
Omicron Pi, Lambda Delta Phi, FarmHouse and Kappa
Sigma, have recently completed, or are in the process of, major
renovations or rebuilds. ese new and updated facilities
include increased personal, social and study space, progressive
technology, upgraded safety and attractive amenities similar to
those of the newly built dorms and apartments in Minneapolis.
"After living in Pi Phi last year with a majority of my class, I can honestly say that my
friendships and overall college experience have completely changed in the best possible way. Walking into the
Pi Phi house will always bring me gratitude and a smile. e cozy living room, unique bedrooms, kitchen and so
many more elements truly create an atmosphere I can forever call my home!" – Alice Peterson '17
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If we are to continue
recruiting the finest young
women at UMN, we must offer
a living-learning environment
that allows the full
opportunity to become "Friends
and Leaders for Life." Simply
put, now is the time to ensure
Minnesota Alpha's legacy.
