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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 SEPTEMBER IS A BIG MONTH FOR THETA OMEGA! Undergraduates will have spent their first month in the new house! We're celebrating with a formal dedication on September 29. Check out page 1 for the details and your invitation! Leave your legacy today for the Theta Omega campaign: Our Home, Our Future. Ready to make your contribution or want to increase your pledge? Look at page 2 for the current donor list and instructions on how to give. What are you wai ng for? Start reading this edi on of Tri Delta now! M eet Noreen Checchi Dupriest '92! We recently had the pleasure of chatting with her about what Tri Delta means to her and why she contributed to the Theta Omega's fundraising campaign. A Woman of Many Talents Currently serving as the community relations advisor for the chapter, Noreen seamlessly balances her role with running a psychotherapy practice. Beyond her professional pursuits, she devotes her time to her husband, Darren, and four sons, Reagan, Preston, Beckett, and Fletcher. Noreen has a passion for sculpting. Her commissioned pieces often center around the themes of family and faith and have been showcased in public schools, community college campuses, and charity auctions. From Community College to KU Noreen's journey with Tri Delta began when she joined as a junior, having attended community college for two years before the University of Kansas. Tri Delta became her chosen family, offering support when her relationship with her biological family was lacking. Realizing the importance of this connection, she joined the Theta Omega Educational Foundation in 2002. After 15 years on the board, she established a scholarship for juniors needing financial assistance, understanding firsthand the impact of such support. The Tri Delta Experience For Noreen, Tri Delta goes far beyond sorority stereotypes. "It's about diversity, conflict resolution, loyalty, and selflessness," she said. Her commitment is evident and shown in little ways including her license plate adorned with Tri Delta symbols and a pine tree in every home she owns! In her advisor role, Noreen values the autonomy of the five officers she mentors. She believes in affirming and encouraging them, fostering a positive environment. She emphasizes the importance of respect and guidance over control and demands, encouraging understanding and encouragement rather than condemnation or shame. Capital Campaign and Giving Back When asked why she chose to donate to the housing campaign, Noreen said, "Participating in the capital campaign allowed me to maintain a connection with Tri Delta. It was natural to want to give back and create not just a house but a real home. Inside the walls and windows is a safe space, filled with kindness, love, selflessness, and the ideal of being a family." Noreen encourages others to reflect on what Tri Delta has done for them and consider giving back. "I believe in building a legacy for future generations of Tri Deltas!" From left, Hailey Meggers '21, Panhellenic President, Seville Croker '20, 2023-24, Collegiate Chapter President and Noreen Checci Dupriest '92, Community Relations Advisor, display the individual awards they won at the 2023-24 Sorority and Fraternity Life Awards. FOR ALL THOSE STILL TO COME | Noreen Checchi Dupriest '92 Invests in Tri Delta's Future Want to see more like this? Follow us online! Kylie Miller '22, our, Director of Philanthropy and Sophie Kramer '21, Collegiate Chapter President, at the Tri Delta St. Jude Celebration with the Outstanding Side Event award.

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