A Tradition of Excellence
K
appa Alpha Theta, the first women's fraternity in
the United States and on the Purdue University
campus, has been at the heart of Purdue's Greek
life since 1915. Past and present Alpha Chi Chapter members
have attained high academic achievement and leadership in
every aspect of student life. The chapter has influenced the
lives of over 2,400 initiates, nurturing women and cultivating
lasting friendships in the process.
Would our chapter's sisters recognize the organization they
started? Chances are they would not understand the way
the young women wear their hair or their style of clothes,
nor would they begin to comprehend the computers, iPads,
and cell phones carried by everyone. Once the shock of the
surroundings subsided, however, the charter members would
recognize the eagerness, friendliness, excitement and fun that
they, too, shared together. Couldn't the same be said for all of
us? The world around us may have changed, but the bonds of
our sisterhood remain the same.
Like other women's fraternities, Kappa Alpha Theta is an
organization dedicated to having a positive impact on the
lives of women. We see this impact in our Alpha Chi actives.
They are leaders in the classroom, on campus and in the
community — and our alumnae carry on this same success in
their own business and civic endeavors.
Today, on campus and off, our Theta chapter has never been
stronger. Together, we need to look ahead and maintain that
strength by helping to give our active Alpha Chi Thetas an
environment that will touch their lives and prepare them for
the future in the same positive way it has for each of us.
