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Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Delta Zeta, #NotableSororityWoman, #WHM2021

When Mary Elizabeth Johnson attended a 1980s reunion of Delta Zetas initiated at the Alpha Nu Chapter at Butler University, she was the attendee with the longest career in education. In 2000, the Muncie, Indiana, Alumnae Chapter recognized Johnson as … Continue reading

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Maurine Dallas Watkins, Kappa Alpha Theta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2020

In 1975, the musical Chicago debuted on Broadway. It was overshadowed that year by A Chorus Line. In 1996, a revival of Chicago opened. The third time was a charm. It garnered six Tony Awards and it is the longest-running … Continue reading

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On Sigma Gamma Rho’s Founding Date

Seven young women who were educators founded Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana. On December 30, 1929, a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at Butler University making the organization  a national college … Continue reading

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Happy 93rd Sigma Gamma Rho!

Today, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. celebrates the 93rd anniversary of its founding. The sorority was founded on November 12, 1922 by seven young women educators in Indianapolis, Indiana. On December 30, 1929, a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at Butler University making … Continue reading

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150 Years of Uninterrupted Brotherhood – Sigma Chi at Butler

On April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered and the Civil War was over. The next day, April 10, 1865, the Rho Chapter of Sigma Chi at Butler University was established. Sigma Chi and Butler University were both 10 years … Continue reading

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Irvington, Indiana, and the Sad Story of Madge Oberholtzer, Pi Beta Phi

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet a fellow Pi Phi with whom I have shared e-mail conversations. (July 2021 – She has written a book about Madge and it is available here.) She loves history, too. She lives … Continue reading

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Sigma Gamma Rho Founders’ Day and the Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness and Health Program

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922 by seven young women educators in Indianapolis, Indiana. On December 30, 1929, a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at Butler University making the organization a national college sorority. It … Continue reading

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Happy 90th Birthday Sigma Gamma Rho!

Seven young women who were educators founded Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana. On December 30, 1929, a charter was granted to the Alpha chapter at Butler University making the organization  a national college … Continue reading

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