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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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Tag Archives: Mary Love Collins
NPC’s Committee on Progress, 75 Years Ago
Last week, in celebration of Chi Omega’s Founders’ Day, I had hoped to use this entry from the 28th National Panhellenic Congress meeting which took place in late October and early November of 1943. It was held at the Medinah … Continue reading
April 5, 1895, Chi Omega, and Mary C. Love Collins
Happy Founders’ Day to Chi Omega! It was founded on April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas. Ina May Boles, Jean Vincenheller, Jobelle Holcombe, and Alice Simonds, with guidance from Fayetteville dentist, Dr. Charles Richardson, a Kappa Sigma, created the … Continue reading
GLO News From Arkansas to Southern Illinois
This has been an important week for Chi Omega. On Wednesday, the Chi Omega Greek Theatre at the University of Arkansas was rededicated after undergoing a renovation. Today, there is a groundbreaking for a new Chi Omega chapter house. My … Continue reading
NPC’s Personalities Plus, Indianapolis, 93 Years Ago
From October 26-29, 1921, the 17th National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) meeting took place at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. The venue was located at the corner of Illinois and Washington Streets. The meeting was chaired by Ethel Hayward Weston, Sigma Kappa. She … Continue reading
NPC History for $200, Alex / Jean Mrasek, Elizabeth Dyer, Mary Love Collins, Jobelle Holcombe
If Jeopardy! ever had a category called National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), the answer/question would be “Which Chi Omegas have served as NPC Chairman.” The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) wrapped up its meeting about two weeks ago, The newly installed NPC … Continue reading
The ΧΩ Connection – Founders’ Day and a Greek Theater at the University of Arkansas
Happy Founders’ Day to Chi Omega! With the help of a Fayetteville dentist, Kappa Sigma Dr. Charles Richardson, Chi Omega was founded by Ina Mae Boles, Jean Vincenheller, Jobelle Holcombe, and Alice Simonds on April 5, 1895 at the University of … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Chi Omega! (and a Snippet About Mary Love Collins)
Happy Founders’ Day to Chi Omega! It was founded on April 5, 1895 at the University of Arkansas. It is interesting to note that in the history of women’s fraternities, there is a cadre of women who played integral roles … Continue reading
