Delta Delta Delta - Cornell University

PAGE 3 Delta Delta Delta T his spring semester has been very unusual for our chapter with continued COVID-19 regulations, virtual recruitment, and a virtual new member period. Many of our sisters have overcome incredible challenges during this time and we have all learned to rely on one another to stay connected and motivated, on and off campus. While many of our live-in members attend classes in their rooms, others meet up on campus to do their work in socially distanced spaces. At the time of writing, President Pollack just announced that small groups of less than 10 may gather in person, so we may be able to hold very small sisterhood events as the weather gets warmer. RECRUITMENT In the month of February, our chapter successfully completed our first-ever virtual recruitment. Through the efforts of our incredible VP of membership experience, Emery Bergmann '21, and director of recruitment events, Oniya Valencia '22, our chapter formally recruited 36 new members. Round 1 was unique in that we did not meet any potential new members (PNMs) live. Instead, each PNM submitted a video where they spoke about their values. Collectively, our chapter watched all 607 videos. On the other side, PNMs viewed a Bitmoji classroom we created with links to our own videos introducing them to our chapter. Visit the classroom at docs.google. com/presentation/d/1cfDLT6XX10wbd a6J2N0D9F5kcWbm4gzK5oQoC6aQIJY/ edit?usp=sharing. One of these videos, an animation created by Lane Letourneau '23 and narrated by Amelia Chikota '22 and Wemi Oshun-Williams '22, was presented in front of all of Tri Delta national leadership at the Collegiate Leadership Conference (CLC) in March. Following formal recruitment, our member selection committee completed collegiate open bidding, where we accepted 13 more new members into member class '21. ALPHA BETA LEADERSHIP This year, our members have once again become known leaders within the Panhellenic Council. In February, Nahbuma Gana '22 was slated as the 2021-22 Panhellenic president. As far as we know, Nahbuma is the first Black woman to serve as president, and we could not be prouder of her and all of the work she has done. Nahbuma is incredibly passionate about inclusion and hopes to implement initiatives such as mandating diversity training. Read about Nahbuma in the Cornell Daily Sun by visiting cornellsun.com/2021/02/19/nahbuma- gana-22-the-next-president-of-panhellenic- council. Angela Sem '23, who was slated as Panhellenic's VP of inclusion, will work closely with Nahbuma on these initiatives. This is Angela's first position on the Panhellenic Council and we are very excited to support her. DELTA LINKS During the pandemic, we have had to find new and creative ways to connect. Our director of lifetime membership, Emily Levin '21, alongside former President Courtney Xu '21, worked with alumnae to create Delta Links, which actively connects alumnae with current members. In the Pansy Pal program, alumnae have graciously sent our members letters and packages filled with love and encouragement. Additionally, we have worked to foster career and life- transition advice through mentorship pairings and workshops. Thank you to all of the alumnae who have taken the time to invest in our members with your wisdom and experience; we appreciate all that you do! Delta Love and Mine, Claire Meakem '22 Chapter President cbm83@cornell.edu Springing into Action Sisters Take Great Strides in Leadership and Inclusion Asha Patt '23, Madelyn Yu '23, and Angela Sem '23 during round 2 of recruitment on the Delta Deck! Julia Bernstein '23, Laur Kim '23, Claire De Cordova '23, and Andrea Viera '23 before the last round of recruitment. Madelyn Yu '23 and Margaret Keymakh '23 model 118 merch in front of the Chapter House. Sisters out for a picnic!

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