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Welcome! Chances are good you found this blog by searching for something about fraternities or sororities.
I was the last person anyone would have suspected of joining a sorority in college. I am sure I would have agreed with them, too.
When I made my way to Syracuse University, I saw the houses with the Greek letters that edged Walnut Park, and wished I could tour them. My roommate suggested I sign up for rush (as it was then called, today it’s known as recruitment) and go through the house tour round and then drop out of rush. It sounded like a plan. I didn’t realize that I would end up feeling at home at one of the chapters. And that I would become a member.
In this blog I will share the history of GLOs and other topics. I wrote a dissertation on “Coeducation and the History of Women’s Fraternities 1867-1902.″ It chronicles the growth of the system and the birth of the National Panhellenic Conference.
My Master’s thesis details the history of the fraternity system at Southern Illinois University Carbondale from 1948-1960. The dates are significant ones and the thesis is available on the top menu.
I have done research at the Student Life Archives and have written several histories of University of Illinois fraternity chapters for the Society for the Preservation of Greek Housing.
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Hidden Figures on Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders’ Day
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Tag Archives: graduation
Graduation, the Third Dr. Becque, and Coffee
Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Graduation is the beginning of one’s life as an alumna or alumnus. Seize the opportunity to be a part of the alum life of your organization. If there is an alum club/chapter where you’ll … Continue reading
Dreams, Resiliency, and Graduation on the Horizon
Recently my daughter hosted a baby shower. She planned it, I paid for it, and those there were friends of the honoree’s family. I was seated next to a woman who goes to our church. Whenever we are at the … Continue reading
To the December Graduates Upon the Start of Alum Life
Many mid-year graduates are celebrating this weekend after donning caps and gowns and walking across a stage to culminate their undergraduate experience. The fraternity and sorority members among the graduates, who, when they first became members of their respective organizations, … Continue reading
Fraternity and Sorority Membership Doesn’t End With Graduation
On college campuses all across the country and Canada, young men and women are donning caps and gowns and walking across a stage. They are being presented with a diploma cover. Some of those diploma covers will have actual diplomas … Continue reading
Congrats Grads! You’re Now GLO Alums
Congratulations graduates! This weekend’s twitter feed has been full of commencement pictures. To commence is to begin. That college days end with a commencement ceremony is important. In finishing a college degree, one begins a new adventure. At the onset, four years seems … Continue reading
Commencement and the GLO Member – It’s a Beginning and Not an Ending
To commence is to begin. That college days end with a commencement ceremony is important. For in finishing the degree, one begins a new adventure. On college campuses all across the country and Canada, young men and women are donning … Continue reading
On Graduating and Becoming an Alum (and a New Puppy!)
I love the pomp and circumstance of graduation ceremonies. This year, for the first time in a long time, our attendance was not required at any offspring’s graduation ceremony. Dear fraternity and sorority graduates – this is not the end … Continue reading
The Graduation Edition – Alumna / Alumnae /Alumnus / Alumni
I love the pomp and circumstance of graduation ceremonies. After all, I earned a degree based mainly on the color of the hood (two of my favorite colors wine and silver blue, which just happen to be Pi Beta Phi’s … Continue reading
