Phi Mu - Louisiana State University

4090 News FALL 2022 PHI MU AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY PRESERVING THE SISTERHOOD CONNECTION Rocking on the balcony, sharing secrets in the courtyard, catching up at Chapter meetings— the memories made at 4090 W. Lakeshore Drive are treasured, and Phi Mu holds a special place for all of us. Much has changed since we became Alpha Eta alumnae. We've launched careers, moved, gotten married, started families, and so much more. Even the way we communicate has changed. rough all these life changes, the bond of our sisterhood remains. To keep us better connected and maintain the Love in Our Bond, the Chapter and house corporation have come together to start a new alumnae relations program, including e 4090 News! Twice annually, we'll bring a little bit of LSU to you with a new edition of the newsletter. Inside this inaugural edition, you'll find updates on the active Chapter and recruitment, an interview with an alumna, information on the Alpha Eta Reunion Weekend, and house corporation news. We are also working to establish an Alpha Eta Chapter Association comprised of all Alpha Eta alumnae. We're thrilled to begin the process of reconnecting Phi Mu sisters from near and far! IS YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED? To ensure timely communication about important news and events, updating our alumnae contact records is a top priority. You may recall receiving a form earlier this year asking you to confirm your contact information and share what's new with you. Our first alumnae updates can be found on page 6. Please help us keep connected by sharing the form with other sisters whose information may be outdated or unavailable. Your personal information will not be shared outside of this effort. CHAPTER HOUSE UPDATES Last summer, extensive updates were made to the interior of our beautiful, historic A. Hays Town house. e formal living room was painted and redecorated, and new lighting and window treatments were installed. e TV and dining room also received new window treatments as well as new dining chairs. e shelves in the Chapter room also received a refresh, and a beautiful piece of art was donated by Jennifer Ansardi '93. New sconces were installed in all hallways, the original closets were painted and outfitted with current hardware, and uniform drapery rods were hung in all bedrooms. Under the volunteer leadership of Mary Mowad Guiteau '94 and Kyra Johnson Deaton '11, all this work was completed on budget. In addition to these updates, house corporation continues to oversee regular maintenance, including exterior pressure washing, floor refinishing, maintenance of trees and landscaping, and routine inspections to ensure the long-term integrity and functionality of the house. While a lot was accomplished, the house corporation is continuing to make needed improvements to the house. is summer, recessed lighting and new ceiling fans were installed in all bedrooms. ese updates are important to the current Chapter members and are necessary to compete at LSU. Many houses down the row are making significant updates and, in some cases, building new houses to accommodate today's lifestyle. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? No matter how many years have passed, we're all Phi Mus for life. Alumnae support is essential in maintaining our sisterhood, and we welcome support and volunteers at every level. From sending article ideas for the newsletter, joining the forthcoming Chapter Association, or serving in a leadership role with alumnae or the Chapter, you can play an important part in Alpha Eta's future. We look forward to bringing you the latest news from 4090 W. Lakeshore Drive—and hearing from you! Please contact June Magee Byrd (jmbyrd3186@aol.com), Judy Mowad Mahtook (judymahtook@lusfiber.net), or Lana Sonnier Venable (lanavenable@gmail.com) with questions or comments. Alpha Eta Launches New Alumnae Relations Program HOW YOU CAN KEEP CONNECTED TO PHI MU D o you remember looking at all the composites lining our walls and wondering about our past members' stories and contributions to our Chapter? ese precious composites are more than just an annual tradition—they are the story of our membership. e faces who appear on some of these now-faded composites tell the story of Alpha Eta's past and are connected to its future. With 60 composites today, we have run out of wall space and want to ensure these visual membership rosters are protected for future generations. anks to HistoryIT's Composite Digital Preservation service, we can ensure that our members will never lose their place in our Chapter's history. Alpha Eta House Corporation has partnered with HistoryIT to digitize all our composites. Upon completion of this project, the company's best-in-class touchscreen display technology will allow alumnae, active members, and visitors to the Phi Mu house to search and view all past and present members. Preserving Our Legacy Alpha Eta Partners with HistoryIT to Digitize Composites

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