Sigma Kappa - Missouri State University

Delta Upsilon Update Delta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Kappa at Missouri State University Spring 2016 INSIDE: Sigma Kappa for a Lifetime p. 2 Advisory Board p. 2 Dedicated to Delta Upsilon p. 3 Chapter Starts Spring Semester on Positive Note Executive Council Fosters Academic-Based Rewards Program T he spring semester is off to an exciting start for the Delta Upsilon Chapter. We raised our chapter GPA to a 3.26, putting us above the all-women's GPA of 3.23. This year, we are developing a new study points program and rewarding women who improve their GPAs from the previous semester. SIGMA KAPPA WINS PHILANTHROPIC AWARD At the end of 2015, Sigma Kappa was awarded Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year by the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life for raising $19,672 for the Alzheimer's Association. We also had a philanthropic event planned by Vice President of Philanthropic Services Anna Ache '14, where the campus community came to the house and ate unlimited grilled cheese sandwiches. This event raised $2,800 for the Sigma Kappa Foundation. MEMBERSHIP CONTINUES TO GROW The chapter participated in spring recruitment, and we accepted 15 new members who were initiated on April 3. SISTERS HOST MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT Vice President of Programming Kaylee Chappelow '14 partnered with another sorority and two MSU organizations to sponsor an educational speaker in late March. The author of You Are Not the Brightest of My Four Sons, John Shuchart, spoke to over 300 attendees about his battle with depression and addressed the stigma associated with mental illness. We are so glad we hosted this event and brought awareness to the entire MSU community. THREE MEMBERS JOIN PANHELLENIC COUNCIL We are proud to have three women represent Sigma Kappa on the Panhellenic Council: President Bailey Becker '13, Vice President of Recruitment Regan Schultz '13, and Director of New Member Education Amy Brown '14. We are thrilled with this opportunity for the chapter, and we love supporting these women in their roles! SIGMA KAPPA GRATEFUL FOR ALUMNAE SUPPORT Vice President of Alumnae Relations Cecelia Dickey '14 is working diligently to create new and exciting events for the Delta Upsilon alumnae. We have been successful so far this semester, and the Executive Board is working together to exceed what we have already accomplished. We look forward to planning more sisterhood, philanthropic, and alumnae events for the fall semester! The chapter is thankful for our supportive alumnae and parents. We encourage any alumnae to stop by the chapter house whenever they are in the area—our door is always open. Loyally, Somer Bransfield '14 Chapter President (816) 646-0845 bransfield15@live.missouristate.edu Delta Upsilon won the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year award for raising $19,672 for the Alzheimer's Association during the fall 2015 semester. The Executive Council and Advisory Board Supervisor Amy Hoover '08 at the Regional Leadership Conference in Chicago. Payton Stillman '15 and Jennifer Modica '16 promote fraternity and sorority life. Kayla Ross '15, Savanah Nelson '15, and Missouri State University President Clif Smart on a snow day.

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