Alpha Chi Omega - University of Kansas

P A G E 3 | N O T E S O F T H E L Y R E D espite the challenging circumstances of the past year, the undergraduate sisters of Phi Chapter have worked hard on new ways for our sisterhood to flourish. We've hosted virtual events such as virtual yoga and "take-out and hangout." Although we wish we could all be together in person, we are looking at this experience as an opportunity to focus on the intangible aspects of our great sisterhood. The highlight of this phase has been the personal connections we have made with each of our sisters; we appreciate these more than ever before. As we all know, these relationships are truly the reason we love Alpha Chi Omega so much. There is much to celebrate in terms of academics and recruitment. After working so hard in the fall, we are thrilled to report a chapter GPA of 3.38. At the time of writing, spring recruitment has begun; we have given bids to 10 women thus far. We are thrilled to welcome them home! As Stephanie wrote on page 1, we are forever grateful for the generosity of our alumnae, who rallied to keep Phi Chapter financially afloat during this pandemic. We look forward to the day that COVID-19 subsides and we can invite you all to visit our beautiful home once more to celebrate the sisterhood that is Alpha Chi Omega. Loyally, Mia Aronson '19 Chapter President Weathering the Storm as Sisters Undergraduates Celebrate the Year's Successes Left: Left: Abby Threlkeld '20, Kiera Anders '20, and Reagan Harmon '20 cheering on the Jayhawks at the game on October 3. Middle: Middle: Lexi Mitchell '19 and Alexis Szewczyk '19 during fall recruitment 2020. Right: Right: Melisa Martin del Campo '19 and Megan Hanson '20 taking in the Holiday spirit. Please submit recommendations for any women you know going through recruitment this fall! You can submit recommendations online at alphachiomega.org by clicking the "Recommend a Member" link. If you would like to mail in a recommendation letter, please send it to: Haley Bauman 9504 NE 93rd Ter Kansas City, MO 64157 Alumnae News Bridget Huerter Richards '84 moved back to Kansas City in August after living in Colorado for 25 years. "Happy to be back!" Email: chezbridget@gmail.com Kristin Meyer Van Court '02 and her husband, Phillip, welcomed their fourth child, Benjamin, on March 22, 2019. His siblings are over the moon! The family lives in Salina, Kan. Email: f30chica@yahoo.com We Want to Hear from You! T ell us what you're up to! How have you lent a hand in your community lately? Do you have any career highlights or family updates you'd like to share with your AXΩ sisters? How have you been coping with life during the pandemic? Have you reached out to any sisters for support during this time of uncertainty? Share your story, and it may appear in a future issue of Notes of the Lyre. Submissions can be sent to our communications coordinator at nedwards@ penningtonco.com. Now more than ever, it's important to stay connected to our Phi sisters. We hope to welcome you all back to Lawrence soon.

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