Kappa Alpha Theta - Purdue University

Theta Kite 2 Alpha Chi Chapter Ranked First in Panhellenic GPA Theta Looks Forward to Another Successful Semester at Purdue T he start of the spring semester at Purdue brings with it the hopes of warmer weather and the reunion of students after a month-long break. The Alpha Chi Thetas are excited to be back under the same roof as we anticipate another successful semester full of academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Alpha Chi Sets Bar for Academic Excellence Kappa Alpha Theta has upheld its high academic ideals by continually remaining in the top three of sorority GPAs on campus. We are so proud to announce that for the fall 2013 semester, Alpha Chi Chapter was ranked #1! Everyone worked extremely hard, and it clearly paid off. In addition, Christina Burke '10 received the Junior Scholarship Award. This award is based on scholastic success, quality and quantity of campus activities, and the benefits of these activities to the campus and community. Theta International Many Thetas have taken their academic experience overseas through Purdue's study abroad program. Every year, the program recognizes one sorority and one fraternity with the most members who studied abroad. Kappa Alpha Theta and Phi Kappa Psi were named the 2013 Global Greeks. With 46 travelers, our chapter shattered previous records! Strong Showing for Philanthropies Last semester, the women of Kappa Alpha Theta completed a total of 1,000 community service hours for the city of West Lafayette and surrounding areas. This service also managed to cross borders as three members traveled to Honduras over winter break with Global Medical Brigades, an organization that provides medical services to underprivileged villages and communities. We also hosted a bone marrow registration drive at the house, where many Thetas and other Purdue students entered the registry. Actives Remain Involved with CASA The annual Theta Grill-Off was held on October 13. Sororities and fraternities form teams (this year we paired with Fiji) to cook their signature dishes. Guests buy tickets to taste the food and vote, and trophies are awarded to the winning teams. The event was again a resounding success. We raised just over $9,000 for the Tippecanoe County CASA. We are also thrilled that Courtney Crane '11 has joined Caroline Haywood '10 and Casey Ross '10 as a CASA volunteer. It is amazing to see Thetas getting so involved with such a worthwhile cause. Thank You, Generous Alumnae The active members of Alpha Chi Chapter are so excited to take part in the capital campaign. We are overjoyed with the support from our alumnae and the generosity from those who have donated. We cannot express our gratitude enough. I am honored to be the president of such a great organization that doesn't end after four years in college. We are all truly Thetas for a lifetime. Loyally, Lauren Schmidt '11 Chief Executive Officer (812) 309-1218 schmid33@purdue.edu Christina Burke '10: Winner of the Purdue Panhellenic Junior Scholarship Award E ach year sororities nominate a candidate for the Panhellenic Junior Scholarship Award. The award is based on demonstrated scholarship, leadership, and service. Only one person is chosen. In spring 2013, the honoree was Christina Burke '10. Christina's activities include serving as Health Science Student Council president; being the co-founder and vice president of Purdue Global Water Brigades, and serving on two missions to Honduras; serving as vice president external affairs for both the Purdue Foundation Student Board and the chapter; and serving as facility management director for a year and chief Panhellenic officer. She has also been on the dean's list and was selected to the Gimlet Leadership Honorary and Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Christina is a senior this year and will receive her B.S. in health sciences with a concentration in Pre- medicine. After graduation, she plans to attend Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in North Carolina. We wish her all the best. You can reach Christina at burke27@purdue.edu. Chief Executive Officer Lauren Schmidt '11 Jasper, Ind. (812) 309-1218 schmid33@purdue.edu Chief Administrative Officer Meagan Schneider '11 Westfield, Ind. Chief Operating Officer Katie O'Connor '11 Westfield, Ind. Chief Recruiting Officer Allison Keller '11 Carmel, Ind. (317) 695-4198 Chief Panhellenic Officer Stacey Mowatt '11 Zionsville, Ind. Chief Marketing Officer Jackie Bauer '11 Monterey, Ind. Chief Education Officer Meghan Nelson '11 Lafayette, Calif. Chief Financial Officer Laura Poletti '12 Kenosha, Wis. House Manager Caroline Baldwin '12 Carmel, Ind. Megan Johnson '12 holds up Grill-Off hotdog and good sport Hannah Hendricks '12. The whole Theta chapter turned out to support the annual Theta Grill-Off in October. From left to right, Meagan Schneider '11, Lauren Schmidt '11, and Bri Bower '12 enjoy time on the beach in Honduras where they spent a week volunteering with Global Brigades. Bri wrote, "While there, we helped with medical clinics in two communities located in the poorest region of the country. We had the chance to work with patients and assist doctors and dentists. It was truly humbling as we gained hands-on medical experience and learned about life in Honduras." Executive Officers

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