Alpha Chi Omega, University of Missouri
P.O. Box 442100
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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Alpha Nu Chapter of ΑΧΩ at the University of Missouri
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was drawn to Alpha Chi Omega because of the
authentic, genuine and down-to-earth conversations
I had with the women in the chapter. From the
beginning, they made me feel like I had found a place
where I could truly belong.
During my time as an undergraduate, I served as vice
president of education (now called VP new member
education) and was part of the Chapter Relations and
Standards Board, along with other committees. My
favorite memories include homecoming (especially
when Alpha Nu won in 2009!), initiation week and the
countless hours we spent together during sisterhood
week and other projects. Those long nights built a
strong sisterhood and lasting friendships!
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutritional
sciences and a minor in human development and
family studies. My positive experience at Mizzou led
me to pursue a master's degree in higher education.
Currently, I serve as the director of advising and
retention at Minneapolis College, overseeing various
student services and strategic initiatives.
As an undergraduate, I didn't fully grasp the significant
role that alumnae and advisors play in strengthening
the chapter. Since graduating, my appreciation
for Alpha Chi Omega's impact has only grown.
The organization continues to provide leadership
experience and skills that members can apply to a
multitude of careers and volunteer opportunities.
The Alpha Chi Omega experience is not just for four
years; it's for life. Since graduating, I've engaged with
Alpha Chi through various roles on advisory boards
and specialist positions, like chapter advancement
specialist and risk management specialist. I've also
facilitated programs such as the Leadership Academy
and Capstone. These experiences have deepened my
connection to the organization and have been valuable
in my professional career and nonprofit leadership roles.
I stay in touch with many sorority sisters, from those
in my own member class to others I meet through
volunteer experiences. Carrie Dent Gonzalez '07 and I
were initiated together, lived together and served on the
executive board together. We now live just 15 minutes
apart, have both served on the Alpha Lambda advisory
board, and our kids play together regularly.
Merry lives in Plymouth, Minnesota, with her husband,
Geoff, and their daughter, Hazel. Outside of work, she
enjoys spending time with family and friends, working
on house projects and being outdoors. She is also
actively involved in the Minneapolis community through
the Junior League of Minneapolis, where she recently
completed a two-year term as president. If you'd like
to get in touch, you can send her an email at schmitt.
merry@gmail.com.
Connected for Life Connected for Life
Catching up with Merry Lucas Schmitt '07
"Organizing Alpha Nu's
centennial celebration
was one of my favorite
chapter experiences! It was
so special to have many
generations of Alpha Nus
in one room to celebrate
this milestone."
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