Alpha Chi Omega - University of Nebraska-Lincoln

the lyre letter XI CHAPTER OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN | FALL 2022 I recently presented to a sorority audience regarding domestic violence awareness. During my presentation, I caught myself mentioning often that a sorority experience is more than four years. I say this to you, sisters, because we all need to remember that our commitment to Alpha Chi Omega is a choice. While we may all be in different stages of our lives, there are many ways to give back. Now is the time for each of us to reflect what Alpha Chi means to us. How can we keep the legacy of our sisterhood alive and the walls at 716 not only standing, but also safe, with the most up-to-date features for our undergraduate members? I ask that each of you take a moment now to look at the time, talent, or treasure that you can offer to our sisterhood. We have an upcoming renovation, and as you can imagine, the time and the funds needed to update multiple bathrooms are immense. Think about the times you spent waiting in line to shower, chatting with a sister during recruitment. Or how about yelling the oh so important "flush" if you knew someone was in the shower while you were in a bathroom stall? Do you have that picture in your mind? Some of those same features are still in the bathroom you are picturing and it is time to bring it up to 2022 standards. We nd your support now more than ever! If you are interested in supporting Xi's House Corporation Board, please reach out and let us know how you can help. For more information on becoming involved, please contact Kristen Onkka '05 at (402) 981- 3184 or email hcbtreasurer@gmail.com. HCB often meets via conference call, and there are many options to get involved, whether it be through leadership or committee opportunities. Our members look up to us as alumnae. Let's show our youngest sisters what it means to be an Alpha Chi sister! Loyally in the Bond, Nichole Lipsys-Palmer '94 Alumnae President axonichole@gmail.com Alumnae Engagement Comes in Many Forms How Can You Help Xi Chapter? P rovide your email address to receive our digital updates. (We're likely missing it!) Send your email to updatemyrecord@penningtonco.com. Volunteer as a board member. Contact Kristen Onkka '05 at hcbtreasurer@gmail. com to express interest and ask questions. Share career advice with our undergraduates. Contact Nichole Lipsys-Palmer '94 at axonichole@gmail.com to find out what this could look like. Donate to support our alumnae programming and upcoming house renovations. Share your copy of The Lyre Letter with sisters, family, and friends. Let them know that Xi Chapter is stronger than ever! All members gather for a photo on Bid Day at our formal reception at The Graduate Hotel. Alpha Chi Is Forever G E T I N V O LV E D W I T H T H E S I S T E R H O O D FINDING A PLACE TO CALL HOME New Members Share Why They Joined the Sisterhood Mia Centeno '22 "When I walked into the house, it felt like home. All through recruitment week, I talked to so many amazing members, and every night, AXO was always running through my mind. I was looking for a place where I wouldn't feel judged and where I would feel like I could walk in a room and talk to anyone. That's what Alpha Chi Omega has given me. I never feel like I need to look perfect or be perfect to fit in and have never met a more amazing group of women. I'm so grateful for what AXO has and will continue to give me for the rest of my life." Meg Brady '22 "I not only saw role models and Real. Strong. Women. in the house, but I also saw women in line with me who I wanted to be sisters with forever."

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