Sigma Kappa - Purdue University

Visions Violets Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Kappa Sorority at Purdue University • Spring 2014 of Join Sigma Kappa for Homecoming Beta Sigma Welcomes Everyone for a Weekend of Events everal pledge classes ranging from the 1970s to the 2000s, in tandem with the House Corporation, Advisory Board, and our collegiate members, has begun planning activities for visiting alumnae and friends during Purdue's Homecoming, Saturday, September 27, 2014. We would love to see you this year! Saturday, September 27 • 9-9:45 a.m. - Annual House Corporation board meeting • 10-11:30 a.m. - House tours, brunch, and pledge class activities • 12 p.m. - Football game (Purdue vs. Iowa) and tailgating • 3 p.m. - Cookout at the house • 6 p.m. - Dinner/drinks, location TBD (Note: Final times are subject to change and will be confirmed at a later date.) Find US on Facebook We hope to secure free parking for alumnae in the vacant lot south of our house. Local hotels are already reserving rooms and are filling up quickly. Reconnect with your sisters, reminisce, and have fun. Visit our Facebook group—Sigma Kappa Alums, Beta Sigma Chapter at Purdue University—for more information on these events, and feel free to reach out to me directly with additional inquiries or suggestions. We've already received requests to plan mini-reunions in different regions of the country, as well as combined reunions with your favorite fraternities from years ago. alUmnae art conteSt Our house was beautifully renovated in 2012 and continues to improve each year with new furnishings, enhanced Wi-Fi, and food service improvements. As we embark upon upgrades for the formal living room, we discussed opportunities to procure artwork and accessories with symbolic references to Sigma Kappa. We're seeking the artistic talents from alumnae in the form of an artwork contest with $200 and a dedication plaque to be awarded to one lucky alumna during our Homecoming festivities. Do you remember the bean sofa? It still resides in our formal living room but is missing that perfect piece of artwork to complement the décor. contest criteria: • overall size – art must fit within a 3' x 5' frame • color palate – Soft pastels featuring seafoam, cream, and lavender • medium – We prefer framed canvas, but feel free to be creative utilizing other mixed media materials. The art may be one piece or multiple pieces and may also be three dimensional • Sigma kappa symbolism – references to doves, hearts, or phrases are desired Conceptual design details should be submitted by June 1, 2014. A winner will be selected and a check will be issued by July 1, 2014. The finished art must be delivered to Sigma Kappa by August 30, 2014. The House Corporation will provide additional funding to frame and install the final art piece(s), as well as any shipping costs from your location to the chapter house. A formal dedication of the art will occur during Homecoming weekend. Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you in September. In Sigma, cinda Zimmack terry '76 House Corporation President (317) 808-6902 cinda.terry@dukerealty.com S One piece of furniture from our original house, the bean (nicknamed for its shape), still resides in the Sigma Kappa house today. It's an important part of our chapter's history. Visit Us Online Beta Sigma purdue.sigmakappa.org Sigma Kappa at Purdue University @SigKapBetaSigma skpualum@gmail.com f l turn to page 2 to see how you can help preserve our chapter's history! 8

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