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Tri Delta 14951 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75254 Address Service Requested ku.tridelta.org University of Kansas Delta Delta Delta f @kutridelta i THETA OMEGA | KANSAS We're more than halfway to our $1 million goal! Our Home, Our Future The Campaign for Theta Omega Ready to join your sisters in making a gi ? Donate online today by visi ng give.tridelta.org/ThetaOmegaHC or scanning the QR code! Turn to page 1 for all the latest campaign updates! J ean Pinne Anderson '93 felt comfortable at Tri Delta from the beginning of recruitment. The women of Theta Omega Chapter were easygoing and friendly, and the conversation flowed. Jean has fond memories of watching Friends and Days of Our Lives in the social area at the top of the stairs in the chapter house. One of her favorite memories was the sophomore walkout to New Orleans. "It was freedom, bonding, karaoke, laughs, beignets, hurricanes, and sisterhood." Theta Omega became a home away from home for Jean, where she made lifelong friends, enjoyed a happy college social life, and learned about compromising with those around her. "These positive experiences shaped me into a young adult who was prepared for the future." After graduation, Jean moved to Chicago and became involved with the Loop Group alumnae in the downtown area. When she and her husband moved back to Lawrence, Jean served as Theta Omega's chapter advisor for a few years. Now, she is a member of the Lawrence alumnae chapter and a proud supporter of Our Home, Our Future – The Campaign for Theta Omega. "I came to KU without friends and from a small town, and Theta Omega helped me navigate college life. It gave me friends, structure, and support. I want every young woman who comes to KU to have this same opportunity." Jean encourages her sisters to get involved and join her in making a gift. "The Tri Lodge, as we called it, doesn't have the updated aesthetic and amenities young women need these days. In order to stay competitive, an overhaul is needed," she said. In her career, Jean worked in banking, HR, and retail sales before starting a family. The skills she gained in Tri Delta, such as working toward compromise, communicating, and getting along with others, have been used in her career and everyday life. "Other concepts like belonging, a sense of family, and the importance of social engagement became meaningful to me in college. I also realized becoming Greek had a lot to do with my ideal college experience, and I hoped my boys would have the opportunity to do the same." Jean and her husband met at KU in 1992. They are very proud of their sons: Jack, who graduated from KU in 2023, and Josh, a sophomore at KU. "The experience of reliving your KU college days through your kids is incredible!" In her free time, Jean enjoys snow skiing, playing pickleball, and traveling. You can connect with her at jeaneanderson@gmail.com to learn more about why she supports Theta Omega. Jean and her family at the Liberty Bowl in 2022. Crea ng a Home Away From Home for Future Genera ons W H Y J E A N P I N N E A N D E R S O N ' 9 3 G I V E S B AC K TO T H E TA O M EG A JEAN PINNE ANDERSON '93 "We need many big AND little donations to reach the $1 million campaign goal. I hope that everyone who lived at 1630 Oxford Road realizes this chapter helped form who they are today, and I hope they are proud of who they've become."

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