Delta Gamma - University of Iowa

chapter eternal Patricia Berglund Rierson '46 entered Chapter Eternal on November 1, 2012. She was a member of numerous organizations and enjoyed volunteer work, crafts, and handwork, especially Swedish weaving. She wove 32 throws for friends and family. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and is survived by her daughter, Linda, son, Tom, grandchildren, and friends. Janet Reusch Henry '47 entered Chapter Eternal March 25, 2012. She and her husband, Robert, were married for 62 years and have five children. Jan was a gifted artist and an avid golfer and bridge player. She was active in PEO and remained a dedicated Delta Gamma alumna. alumnae news Rosalie Jackson Powers '30 turned 104 on May 15, 2013. Her mind remains sharp, although her health is failing. Rosalie is currently in hospice care at Pickergill Reirement Community in Towson, Md. Her daughter writes, "She is very proud of her affiliation with Delta Gamma and always speaks with fondness of her days as a DG at the University of Iowa." Jane Livingston Bergman '43 will celebrate her 90th birthday in June. She enjoys playing golf and goes skiing almost every day during the winter. Her husband, Bill, is in the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. They are active in their community of Summit County. Jane is one of the three living members of the pledge class of 1942. Jaclyn Fitch Phinney '47 has lived the last five years in independent living at the Fountains in Bettendorf, Iowa. She moved to be closer to her son, Rick, who is an eye surgeon in the area. Her husband, Bob, died of Alzheimer's disease in July 2012. They were married for 63 years. Jaclyn writes, "I love to reminisce about DG and the University of Iowa. Those were great years." Elizabeth Sackett Fleming '48 moved to a retirement home this year and is busier than ever. Janet McElwain Sangster '50 attended her 65th high school reunion in Winterset, Iowa. Eighteen classmates were there of a class of 79. She was excited to revisit the beautiful state of Iowa as she now lives in Golden, Colo. Janet and her husband, Tom, have three children. E-mail: jrscolorado@gmail.com Barbara Appelman Shining '55 and her husband, Streeter, have three children and four grandchildren. Streeter is a retired physician s hannon Becker '10, Carley Morrison '10, and Kelsey Rasmussen '10 share a proud honor of being recent graduates of the University of Iowa nursing program, as well as new alumnae of Tau Chapter of Delta Gamma. Being in the same pledge class brought them together as sisters, and following the same dream through nursing school helped form a bond that propelled them to graduation. "I made up my mind to be a nurse before becoming a DG, but it definitely helped me as a support and networking system in my career path," says Carley. "It was great having Kelsey and Shannon in all of my classes and being able to help each other with studying. In addition, I am also in contact with other DG alumnae who graduated from UI's College of Nursing, and they have been great about giving advice." Kelsey also credits an alumna for her career encouragement. "Jan Brodie Riley '76 was a nurse in the [pediatric oncology] unit I'm going to work in at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), so talking with her about her experiences solidified that I wanted to work in that particular field of nursing. We also volunteered a lot at the University hospital, so being there made me realize that's where I wanted to work." Shannon will also work at UIHC in the orthopedic unit, and she found that volunteering played a big role not only in her career choice, but also in her DG experience as a whole. "I have always been a strong advocate for volunteering, and Delta Gamma does more than Do Good. Giving back to our community and at large, as much as possible, is something I will always be proud of." All three women came to Delta Gamma for different reasons. Carley is a legacy, following in the footsteps of her mom, Elizabeth Costanzo Morrison '81, and her sister, Lindsey Morrison '08. "Delta Gamma has a lot of significance for Sisterhood Is the Best Medicine Trio of Alumnae United by a Common Bond Ties to Tau page 2 alumnae news Delta Gamma maintains strong standing at ui Homecoming week, Delta Gamma and Delta Tau Delta placed second. It was great to see everyone's hard work pay off. Recruitment Brings in 51 new members On November 15, we initiated 51 new members into our chapter, 11 of whom are DG legacies. During the last few months of the semester, we had several sisterhoods, such as a campfire with s'mores, apple picking, and ice-skating. We also had our annual Holiday Cozy, where we held officer installations, opened Secret Santa gifts, and decorated Christmas cookies. looking Toward the future Tau Chapter is excited for what's in store this spring. With a brand new group of collegiate members in the house, and with plans in store from our corporation board, 2014 is bound to be a year of outstanding accomplishments for Delta Gamma. Please stay connected with us through our Facebook and Twitter pages (see page 3) for updates and exciting news from the Chapter. And as always, feel free to visit the house and meet the active Chapter. We'd love to see you! ITB, Hope Walgamuth '11 Chapter President (563) 451-7849 hope-walgamuth@uiowa.edu (Continued from page 1) Active and new members took a trip to an apple orchard for a sisterhood event.

• Cover