Delta Gamma - University of Iowa

Delta Gamma page 3 T he women of Tau Chapter stayed busy last fall and are maintaining our momentum this spring. Upon welcoming 57 outstanding new members, bringing a new house director into our home, and continuously growing in our sisterhood, we look forward to our spring Scholarship Brunch and Anchor Splash in April. TAU CHAPTER RAISES MORE THAN $2,700 In mid-October, we held our fall philanthropy event, Dunkin' with the ΔΓs. We set up shop on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway and sold cof- fee and donuts to passersby for $5. With each event we hold, the women of Tau Chapter continue to grow in their personal relation- ships with Service for Sight and overall phi- lanthropy. Through Dunkin' with the ΔΓs, we raised more than $2,700 benefiting Service for Sight and the National Federation of the Blind. We couldn't have asked for a better event! SISTERS BEGIN SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK PROGRAM Our Chapter GPA remains above the under- graduate average for the university and at the forefront of our priorities. We started Scholar of the Week this year to recognize our sisters and their outstanding academic achievements. This new positive programming was the idea of our scholarship chairman, Sarah Kend- eigh '14. Sarah asked that each week mem- bers send in nominations of sisters who have been performing above and beyond in the classroom. Sisters awarded with this honor were gifted T-shirts for them to prominently display their accomplishment. The women of Tau continue to achieve both in and out of the classroom. CHAPTER LEADS SUCCESSFUL SISTERHOOD EVENTS Throughout the semester we celebrated and grew in our sisterhood by hosting and attend- ing many different events. During Homecom- ing week, Delta Gamma was aptly represented in Iowa Shout by members of our freshman and sophomore classes. Caroline Carlson '15 planned a fun-filled Dad's Weekend with bowling at Colonial Lanes and watching the Hawkeyes almost beat Penn State. At our fall scholarship brunch, Emily Brekke '16 re- ceived the Melissa Ann Brendes Scholarship for her academic success and commitment to Delta Gamma. In November, we held our annual sisterhood retreat at Kinnick Stadium inside the MediaCom press box. Getting to spend time with our sisters with a great view of the field was a great experience that was a highlight of the fall semester. We thank each and every alumna of Tau Chapter for her continuous support! I would like to invite any alumnae, family, or friends to visit the Chapter house and meet our won- derful members, especially as we prepare for Anchor Splash in April. In the Bonds, Gina Guerrieri '15 Chapter President gina-guerrieri@uiowa.edu AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE Anna Long '14 Receives National Delta Gamma Courage Award A s Anna Long '14 stepped down from her role as Panhellenic president at the University of Iowa, she was awarded the National Delta Gamma Courage award by Director of Special Events and Fundraising Jackie Bergquist '84. She was nominated by Bevin Murphy, Zeta Upsilon '11 at Delta Gamma's Executive Offices for her work with the University of Iowa's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. "She has made countless difficult decisions during her time as a Delta Gamma member, and all have been made to serve the greater good of Tau Chapter and the fraternity and sorority community at the University of Iowa," Bevin said. "Delta Gamma should be proud to call Anna Long a member." The award seeks to recognize those who are courageous in their daily lives by valuing so- cial responsibility. "I am truly honored and humbled to have received this award and I will cherish it forever," Anna said. The Na- tional Delta Gamma Courage award will be framed in the Chapter house to serve as a proud reminder of Tau Chapter's values. (1) Anna Long '14 receives the National Delta Gamma Courage Award. (2) Sisters support Anna Long '14 at the award ceremony. (1) Dance Marathon 2018. (2) Members set up Dunkin' with the ΔΓs on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway. 1 2 1 2 The Anchor Standard Tau Chapter Excels in Philanthropy and Academics

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