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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: National Panhellenic Conference
The 1902 National Panhellenic Conference Meeting
The National Panhellenic Conference, the umbrella organization of 26 women’s fraternities and sororities, will celebrate its 110th birthday this year. Lillian W. Thompson, Gamma Phi Beta, served as Chairman at the 1913 meeting. She also attended the 1902 meeting and … Continue reading
Striking a Pose, University of Kansas Fraternity Women, Late 1800s
I am not sure if these University of Kansas Kappa Alpha Thetas would have even seen a basketball game when they attended college. James Naismith, Ph.D., Sigma Phi Epsilon, is credited with inventing basketball in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts. In … Continue reading
The New York City Alumnae Panhellenic
The New York City Panhellenic, a group of women who belonged to National Panhellenic Conference organizations, was formed in October 1920. The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Scott, a Delta Gamma. Officers were elected according to … Continue reading
NPC Women in Patten Gym, 1911
Last week I wrote about the 1911 National Panhellenic Conference meeting. It took place on the campus of Northwestern University. The luncheon was held in Patten Gym and the delegations were seated by their flowers. It’s hard to spot the … Continue reading
The NPC Bouquet of Special Flowers
The official founding date of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is May 24, 1902. Eleven of the first twelve NPC meetings took place in Chicago. The 1911 NPC meeting took place on November 3-4 in nearby Evanston on the Northwestern … Continue reading
Happy 150th Birthday Syracuse University, Home of the Syracuse Triad!
Happy 150th Birthday to my undergraduate Alma Mater! Syracuse University’s roots can be traced back to Genesee College, a Methodist institution founded in 1849. It was located in Lima, New York. Genesee College moved to Syracuse in 1870 and became … Continue reading
An Art Deco Ad for an Art Deco Hotel
This ad fascinates me for all sorts of reasons. “A modern hotel for modern women,” “Overlooking East River, in the new residential zone,” “crosstown bus,” and “room, bath single $12 up per week” all evoke a New York City of … Continue reading
At the Panhellenic 1932
The Panhellenic House offered the National Panhellenic Conference organizations a meeting place in New York City. Here is a picture taken after a November 5, 1932 meeting of the Pi Beta Phi New York City Alumnae Club. Pictured from left … Continue reading
The 1928 Cornerstone at the Beekman Tower Hotel
I took this picture of the cornerstone at the Beekman Tower Hotel when I visited the hotel about 10 years ago. It shows the Greek letters near the doorway. If you’d like to read more about the Panhellenic / Beekman … Continue reading
With Thoughts of L.G. Balfour and Company
In 1997, the National Panhellenic Conference, the umbrella organization for 26 women’s fraternities/sororities, began celebrating International Badge Day to honor sisterhood. This is the fourth year that the National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc., the National Multicultural Greek Council, the National Asian … Continue reading
