First Finest Forever In 1851, six students established Alpha Delta Pi as the rst for women and consequently changed the college experience for generations to follow. Continuing the legacy of the founding women by pursuing opportunities to lead and grow in unchartered territory, Alpha Delta Pi seeks to enhance every member’s college experience while instilling values that remain relevant long after graduation. Joining Alpha Delta Pi means investing in a bond that has formed inuential leaders on Penn’s campus and across the world.

The Alpha Delta Pi experience cultivates well-balanced leaders that continually affect positive change within the sorority as well as across Penn’s campus. Sisters are able to contribute and develop their skills and talents by becoming an ofcer or a committee member, while also nding opportunities for campus involvement through the extensive network within the chapter. Highly involved in organizations such as MERT, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kite and Key, Varsity Athletics, and Wharton Women, the sisters of ADPi encourage each other to pursue meaningful involvement and excellence in whatever they undertake. Surrounded by innovative women and working towards a shared vision, Alpha Delta Pi women are leaders set apart by their values and well-rounded skill set. “Strive to become a well- balanced person by following the Alpha Delta Pi's active relationship with the Ronald McDonald House Charities demonstrate sisters' desire to positively contribute to their dictates of the four points surrounding community. Providing a home away from home for families with symbolized by our diamond- children undergoing treatment at nearby hospitals, the Ronald McDonald shaped badge: rst, House’s mission and vision holds great importance for Alpha Delta Pi sisters. Located a few blocks away from the very rst Ronald McDonald House, strengthening my own character members regularly cook dinner for the families staying at the facility. We are and personality; second, able to do so much for our philanthropy because it is so close to home. watching my attitudes toward Through Alpha Delta Pi’s signature philanthropy event, Pie A President, my fellow beings; third, sisters also raise signicant funds to support the life-changing work carried out by the Ronald McDonald House. There is nothing more satisfying than recognizing the value of high pieing someone in the face for a good cause! educational standards; and fourth, developing faith and Alpha Delta Pi members become a part of an incredible network of dynamic leaders within over 150 alumnae associations. loyalty"

Founding May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, chartered at Penn in 2014 Symbols Colors: Azure Blue and White Flower: Woodland Violet Symbol: Diamond Mascot: Lion, nicknamed "Alphie" International 160 International Chapters www.alphadeltapi.org

Philanthropy ADPi Ronald McDonald House Charities

Housing 3906 Spruce Street 22 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Theta Tau Chapter upenn.alphadeltapi.org

Page 13 Union Hand in Hand Alpha Phi at Penn is a close-knit sorority full of friends and fun! With over two decades on Penn’s campus, we are proud to carry on the traditions of our international sorority that date back to its founding in 1872. As one of the rst sororities in the nation, Alpha Phi is called a because we were founded before the word sorority was even invented!

Our sisters can be found leading activities throughout campus: athletic teams, honor societies, dance and acapella groups, as well as community service organizations. In addition to contributing to life at Penn, Alpha Phis love to spend time with our sisters. We have great traditions within the sorority to celebrate Penn’s unique traditions such as Spring Fling, Homecoming, and Hey Day. Alpha Phi also plans many exciting sisterhood events; trips to six ags, SkyZone, apple and pumpkin picking in the fall, brunches, and numerous catered study breaks.

In addition to our fantastic social and sisterhood events, philanthropy is extremely important to every Alpha Phi. The Alpha Phi Foundation supports women’s cardiac care and research. Alpha Phi raises thousands of dollars at our Annual Red Dress Gala- a tradition of many Alpha Phi chapters across the nation. Family, friends, and alumni are invited to raise money for women’s "Alpha Phi International heart health in a night out on the town lled with good food, silent auctions, fraternity is a membership rafes, and prizes. Other philanthropy events include our Mac ‘n Phis late night, where guests raise money for the Alpha Phi Foundation while enjoying organization dedicated to all you can eat mac ‘n cheese, and our Spring soccer promoting sisterhood, tournament- Alpha Phifa. cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual In addition to being passionate about women’s cardiac care, Alpha Phi loves to participate in Panhellenic and Penn fundraisers like the Rena Rowan curiosity and advocating service. Ribbon Run and Relay for Life. We also strive to make an impact in Alpha Phi develops character for Philadelphia by partnering with community service organizations like the a lifetime." Transplant House and Operation Santa.

In Alpha Phi, sisters nd rewarding experiences both inside and outside of our sisterhood. Most importantly, the sisters will be forever connected through amazing memories and lifelong friendships. The Eta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi welcomes you to Recruitment 2017. We can’t wait to get to know you!

Founding 1872 at Syracuse University chartered at Penn in 1988 Symbols Colors: Silver and Bordeaux Flower: Lilly of the Valley and Forget-me-not Symbol: Ivy Leaf Mascot: Phi Bear International 170 International Chapters www.alphaphi.org

Philanthropy APhi Alpha Phi Foundation which supports Women's Heart Health Housing 4045 Walnut Street 21 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Eta Iota Chapter www.upennalphaphi.com

Page 14 Sisters on Purpose The Beta Alpha chapter of Chi Omega is proud to be a diverse sisterhood of women from all sectors of the Penn community. Chi Omegas are not only very involved in the sorority, but they also hold leadership positions in organizations like student government, varsity sports, performing arts groups, student publications, social justice, among many more. We value women who are passionate about their unique interests and provide a community where each person’s perspective is appreciated.

We are strong women who realize that balance is the key to success, and love the way Chi Omega helps us be enthusiastic about sisterhood, philanthropy, and social events. Our packed calendar includes apple picking excursions, movie nights at the house, alumni trips to Manhattan, class dinners, date and crush parties, formals, and multiple philanthropy events throughout the semester.

Chi Omega supports the Make- A-Wish Foundation with its fall Chi O Late Night at Wishbone and spring Best of the Nest event, as well other activities throughout the year. The Beta Alpha chapter was able to grant a 6-year old lymphoma patient at the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania her wish to go to Disney World and threw a send-off party in her honor in the theme of her "Throughout Chi Omega’s long favorite princess--Elsa from Frozen. history, six purposes have guided As the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world, with over the direction of every chapter 350,000 initiates, the Chi Omega network extends well beyond Penn. Our and provided members extensive alumnae network offers scholarships for graduate education, unequaled opportunities for professional networking, social get-togethers, leadership training, and more. You may be a collegiate sister for just a few years, but you will truly be a Chi personal growth and Omega for a lifetime! development. Those purposes are Friendship, High Standards of Whether you’re hoping to nd a new group of friends, a place you can call home, a new set of inspirations and values, or a vast community of successful Personnel, Sincere Learning and and genuine women and sisters, Chi Omega has something to offer. Each Creditable Scholarship, member is able to contribute her special qualities, interests, and capabilities Participation in Campus to an organization that represents the ideal blend of individuality, companionship, and teamwork. We are so excited to welcome the newest Activities, Career Development class to Chi Omega – good luck with Recruitment! and Community Service."

Founding 1895 at chartered at Penn in 1919 Symbols Colors: Cardinal and Straw Flower: White Carnation Symbol: Owl

National 174 National Chapters www.chiomega.com

Philanthropy Chi O Make-A-Wish Foundation

Housing 3926 Spruce Street 16 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Beta Alpha Chapter www.upennchiomega.com

Page 15 Let us steadfastly; love one another

TriDelta is the oldest sorority on Penn's campus. In it's 112 years at Penn, the Psi chapter has attracted a dynamic and diverse group of women who are active in all facets of campus life, including Varsity Lacrosse, Penn Dance, Wharton Women, Mortar Board, the Daily Pennsylvanian, Best Buddies, Penn Environmental Group, Undergraduate Advisory Boards, and Kite and Key.

In addition to being leaders on campus, we also strive as a chapter to make signicant strides beyond Locust Walk. Every fall, TriDelta holds a Pancake Breakfast with live musical entertainment, helping to raise millions of dollars for our national philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In fact, TriDelta chapters nationwide are working to fulll their pledge to raise $15 million in ve years for a new clinic at St. Jude.

Since our founding in 1888, TriDelta’s traditions, rituals, and sisterhood have become well-established nationwide, helping to create a large social network that extends far beyond Penn. In addition to our philanthropic and social activities, the most rewarding aspects of TriDelta are the bonds of friendship – we’re not only sisters, but best friends. We are an extremely "The purpose of Delta Delta close chapter and always have fun together, whether we’re dancing at our Delta shall be to establish a annual Woodser, dining downtown with Bigs and Littles, or de-stressing perpetual bond of friendship during study breaks. among its members, to develop a Our chapter house is an important part of our chapter, as 34 sisters live-in stronger and more womanly and all sisters are welcome. Sisters can congregate at the chapter house for character, to broaden the moral meals, Deltas Only events, and to use our gym equipment and comfortable common spaces! and intellectual life, to assist its members in every possible way." At TriDelta, you will meet an ambitious group of fun and intelligent women. The Psi chapter looks forward to meeting you and wishes you the best in Recruitment!

Founding 1888 at Boston University chartered at Penn in 1904 Symbols Colors: Silver, Gold and Blue Flower: Pansy Symbol: Trident Mascot: Dolphin National 137 International Chapters www.tridelta.org

Philanthropy Tri Delta St. Jude Children's Cancer Research

Housing 4044 Spruce Street 34 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Psi Chapter http://upenn.tridelta.org/

Page 16 Leading Women Kappa Alpha Theta was originally chartered at Penn in 1919 and recolonized in 1988, when the members of the Nu Delta Society were initiated into Kappa Alpha Theta. As Thetas, we are devoted to scholarship, community service and friendship. Theta prides itself on the diversity of the sisterhood. Coming from all different backgrounds, Thetas are involved in a wide variety of campus activities including class boards, varsity sports, dance and a cappella groups, the Panhellenic Council, the Kite and Key Society, Friars and Mortar Board Senior Honor Societies, and many more.

Our international philanthropy is CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates – an agency providing trained volunteers who speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. The information provided by CASA volunteers enables judges to make informed and timely decisions about what is in the best interest of the child, thereby allowing these children to have the best chance at childhood. We have many fundraisers throughout the year to raise money and awareness for CASA. As a women’s organization, we are also committed to awareness of issues that affect us as women, such as self- defense and body image.

"Yesterday, today, and Of course, being a part of Theta is also having fun. We have theme parties, tomorrow, Kappa Alpha Theta date parties, formals, and brunches with our family and alumnae at our house. In addition, we place an emphasis on sisterhood activities within the exists to nurture each member chapter, such as movie nights, chapter dinners, and trips around Philadelphia throughout her college and to promote unity among our diverse and active membership. alumnae experience and to offer We are a motivated group of women and we are proud of the fact that we a lifelong opportunity for social, have been able to pursue our own activities as individuals, while still coming intellectual, and moral growth as together to make the Beta Eta chapter of Theta strong. We welcome you to she meets the higher and Recruitment and look forward to meeting you! broader demands of mature life."

Founding 1870 DePauw University chartered at Penn in 1919 Symbols Colors: Black and Gold Flower: Black and Gold Pansy Symbol: Kite and Twin Stars

International 130 International Chapters www.kappaalphatheta.org

Philanthropy Theta Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Housing 130 S 39th Street 22 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Beta Eta Chapter penn.kappaalphatheta.org

Page 17 One Hope of Many People The University of Pennsylvania welcomed the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau to its campus on June 20, 1920. Since then, the sisters of SDT have been extremely active members of the Penn community. We have been recognized for exhibiting outstanding scholarship, holding the title of highest average GPA of the chapters of the Panhellenic Association.

In recent years, SDT has organized many events to raise awareness for and benet our national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA). Our annual late-night fundraising event at Greek Lady is not only always a great time, but it is also successful in raising an impressive amount of money for PCAA; this year we raised almost $10,000. Additionally, throughout the year, our chapter hosts many community service events such as bake sales and trunk shows that also benet PCAA. As leading women in the community, we are constantly working to further our philanthropy and are committed to having a positive impact in and outside of Penn.

The sisters of SDT are proud to be extremely involved on Penn’s campus. Members are leaders in a variety of campus organizations, like Kite & Key Society, Wharton Women, varsity sports teams, and performing arts groups. In addition to our work with PCAA, members also value giving back to the “It shall be the purpose of this Philadelphia community. In their free time, many sisters volunteer at CHOP fraternal organization to form a and participate in the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project.

close social and fraternal union Our close-knit sorority promotes a strong bond of friendship and sisterhood. of those of similar ideals and to This sense of community is continually fostered through the numerous foster, maintain, and instill such events hosted for the chapter such as movie nights, yoga classes during nals, and a Thanksgiving Potluck. Each semester we have a number of formal social ideals in the hearts of its events like date parties, crush parties, and formals that further bring our members as will result in actions chapter together. Even on a day-to-day basis, there is opportunity for us to worthy of the highest precepts of spend time together as sisters of all years are welcome to eat dinner at the chapter house, courtesy of our wonderful chef Aimee. true womanhood, democracy, and humanity.” The women of the Beta chapter of Sigma Delta Tau are true friends at heart. Our sisterhood wishes you well in Recruitment and we look forward to meeting you soon!

Founding 1917 at Cornell University chartered at Penn in 1920 Symbols Colors: Cafe Au Lait and Old Blue Flower: Golden Tea Rose Symbol: Torch Mascot: Teddy Bear National 64 National Chapters www.sigmadeltatau.com

Philanthropy SDT Prevent Child Abuse America and Jewish Women International Housing 3833 Walnut Street 35 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Beta Chapter www.sdtbeta.com

Page 18 One Heart, One Way The Kappa Iota Chapter of Sigma Kappa prides itself on its diversity and close-knit sisterhood. The sisters of Sigma Kappa are leaders on Penn’s campus in many activities, including Wharton Women, West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, and the Daily Pennsylvanian, to name a few. Sigma Kappa brings a group of diverse and dedicated women together to create an incredible on-campus family.

You can always nd sisters hanging out at the house, studying or having a movie night. During the week, sisters organize lineage dinners, study sessions, work-out classes, or trips to Center City. Our other sisterhood events have included ice skating at Penn’s Landing, apple picking, and having a eld day at Clark Park. We especially look forward to date parties and formals throughout the semester!

Our sisterhood is very dedicated to giving back to the community. Each year, Sigma Kappa hosts our Ultraviolet Quizzo Tournament to raise money for our national philanthropy, Alzheimer’s Research. In recent years, we've donated over $25,000 to Alzheimer’s Research. We also host events in the spring semester to raise money for the Maine Sea Coast Mission, which provides necessities to underprivileged families on the coast. Throughout the year, we "The Purpose of Sigma Kappa also cook at Penn’s Transplant House and host various prot shares, with Sorority is to provide women proceeds beneting our charities. Participating in these service activities with lifelong opportunities and together brings us closer as a sisterhood. support for the social, Each Sigma Kappa sister individually pursues her own passions and talents, intellectual, and spiritual but together, we are each other’s cheerleaders, best friends, and family. The development by bringing women sisters of the Kappa Iota chapter of Sigma Kappa would like to wish you good together to positively impact our luck with recruitment this year – we are very excited to meet you! community."

Founding 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine chartered at Penn in 2002 Symbols Colors: Lavender and Maroon Flower: Wild Purple Violet Symbol: Dove and Heart

National 120 National Chapters https://www.sigmakappa.org/

Philanthropy SK Alzheimer's Disease Research

Housing 3928 Spruce Street 18 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Kappa Iota Chapter www.upennsigmakappa.com

Page 19 Seek the Noblest The Alpha Beta Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha was proudly reestablished at Penn in 2011. Zeta Tau Alpha is a fun and diverse group of women involved in all aspects of campus life, including a cappella groups, varsity athletics, Wharton Women, Penn Fashion Collective, ROTC, Alternate Spring Break, and many more. While our interests may vary, one thing is constant – our sisterhood. From themed mixers with to date nights and sisterhood retreats, our social calendar is always packed with fun and unique events. In the past year, we’ve visited Linvilla Orchards for apple picking, Six Flags for roller coaster adventures, Skyzone for trampoline fun, and Alma de Cuba for sisterhood dining. In addition to all of these exciting events, we also love a cozy sisterhood night at the house catching up on the latest episodes of The Bachelor. Our beautiful house is the hub of our organization and you can always nd sisters there to have a fun night of cooking and bonding. No matter what we’re doing, we always have a good time!

Beyond social events, our chapter also understands the importance of philanthropy and service. Our national philanthropy is Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. During the month of October, Zetas decorate Penn’s campus in its entirety with pink ribbons, chalk, Christmas lights, and “To intensify friendship, to paint adorning everything from the LOVE statue and the Button to Fraternity promote happiness among its houses lining Locust Walk. We also pass out breast cancer ribbons and self- members, and in every way to exam shower cards that month. Along with raising awareness at Penn, our chapter has spread our philanthropy’s mission beyond campus by venturing create such sentiments, perform into Philly to help others Think Pink. Over the past few years, we have helped such deeds and to mold such raise racer morale by volunteering at the Survivor’s Tent at the Philadelphia opinions as will conduce to the Race for the Cure and we have set a Panhellenic record by raising over building up of a nobler and purer $30,000 for Penn’s Relay for Life.

womanhood in the world.” College may only last for four years, but Zeta lasts forever – really! ZTA has one of the strongest alumni networks in the country. As an international organization, Zetas all over the country can assist in job placement, career advancement and relocation assistance. Our sisters of the Alpha Beta chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha wish you good luck during recruitment – we can’t wait to meet you!

Founding 1989 at Longwood Univeristy chartered at Penn in 1918, recolonized in 2011 Symbols Colors: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray Flower: White Violet Symbol: Five-Pointed Crown and Strawberry International 169 International Chapters www.zetataualpha.org

Philanthropy ZTA Breast Cancer Education & Awareness Housing 4027 Walnut Street 20 Beds Total in House Capacity

Penn Chapter Alpha Beta Chapter upenn.zetataualpha.org

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