Alpha Chi Omega - University of Missouri

6 Lyre Notes ALPHA NU BY THE NUMBERS While the tenets of Alpha Chi Omega—wisdom, devotion and achievement—haven't changed, Greek life at Mizzou has changed over the years, especially in scale and scope. There are now 15 National Panhellenic Association sororities at Mizzou, with the most recent additions being the recolonization of Sigma Kappa in 2012 and the addition of Sigma Sigma Sigma in 2009. Other Mizzou chapters are Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Phi Mu, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Phi, Kappa Delta, and Gamma Phi Beta. Mizzou undergraduates fall 2018: 23,817 Students involved in Greek organizations at Mizzou fall 2018: 7,040 (29.6 percent) Alpha Nu chapter members: 254 Members who can reside in the chapter house: 71 The number of women going through sorority recruitment has fluctuated in recent years. However, the percent of those joining a sorority has remained about the same—ranging from 82 to 85 percent. Alpha Nu's largest new member class was in 2014 with 91 new members, reflective of the large number of potential new members who participated in formal recruitment that August. New member class size 1998 2008 2018 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 69 We're Smart! We're Givers! ΑΧΩ fall 2018 GPA: 3.392 76.4 percent of the chapter had a GPA above 3.0 2018 ΑΧΩ service hours: 8,750 (49.72 hours per member) Alpha Nu raised more than $27,000 for True North in 2018 Alpha Chi Global Service Initiative Is An Opportunity to Give Back with Alpha Chis I f commitment to serve, work hard, willingness to get a little dirty, thirst for knowledge and new experiences, excitement for deep conversations, ability to laugh and a little sense of adventure describes you, then you just might be a perfect candidate for the Alpha Chi Omega Global Service Initiative. The Alpha Chi Omega Collegiate Global Service Initiative combines direct service, immersion and Alpha Chi Omega principles into one unique experience. While traveling with sisters from across the country, participants build, rebuild or remodel structures, experience local customs and culture and connect the experience to Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi has two programs: one every other year for alumnae and one every year for collegians. Several Alpha Nu collegians have participated in the collegiate initiative. Madalyn Michael '17, a biology major from Bloomington, Ill., was one of 34 collegians who participated in the collegiate program in May 2018 to Jamaica. During this trip, the women participated in hands- on service working with two schools in creating more needed space for learning. "It was very eye- opening; in a positive way," said Madalyn. "It was very heartwarming. The students appreciated everything that we did." According to Madalyn, the group built a fence around a sports field at a middle school and built an outdoor eating area and playground at a preschool. At the end of each day, the group met to review the day's accomplishments. There also was time for touring and relaxation. "The sun was hot and we needed teamwork to complete our projects," she said. "The trip changed my mindset. There's a lot I can do to serve others. They can be small things. I have worked hard to bring that mindset back to the chapter," she added. "Philanthropy is a meaningful part of what we do." Samantha Cox '18 will participate in the 2019 trip to Jamaica in May. Last fall, 10 alumnae were chosen from applications to participate in the 2019 alumnae initiative in early April in Woodstock, Va. The trip included two full days of hands-on service at a local domestic violence service provider in the Woodstock community. The group also cleaned, organized, did some gardening and completed office tasks. Alumnae will have opportunity to apply again next year for the 2021 alumnae initiative. 53 57

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