Beta Chi's Proud History
K
appa Kappa Gamma has been at the heart of Greek life at
the University of Kentucky for more than 105 years. With
nearly 2,500 initiates, Beta Chi Chapter has nurtured and sustained
women during some of the most formative years of their lives,
cultivating lasting friendships in the process. As alumnae, we can trace
many of our best college memories back to our Kappa Kappa Gamma
experience.
While there may be some differences in today's chapter compared to
the one you knew, such as chapter size, on- and off-campus housing
options, or UK undergraduate enrollment, there is an unbroken chain
of Kappa members at UK. More than ever, sororities play a significant
role in the development of young women and this growth is crucial in
today's competitive world. In addition to the standards instilled by our
sisterhood, the Kappa membership experience cultivates friendship,
mentoring, leadership, service, campus activities, and a lifetime of
community involvement. Often, these skills are integral to our personal
success and helped make us the women we are today.
Our chapter house at 238 E. Maxwell Street has clearly been the focus
of undergraduate life for Beta Chi since 1959. It has been a home away
from home for hundreds of young women and a classroom where our
sisters aspire to be. However, if we wish for Kappa to continue to attract
quality members, we must ensure that we are providing a safe, modern,
and competitive facility. Now is the appropriate time to secure our future.
