• t st • Columbia University The Big Apple was the host for a celebration honoring 25 exceptional young women, as they became the newest members of the oldest fra­ ternity for women: The weekend of October 17, Epsilon Upsilon Chap­ ter of Kappa Alpha Theta was in­ stalled at Columbia University. The new Theta members repre­ sent nine states and all three undergraduate colleges of Colum­ bia University (Columbia College, Barnard College and the School of Engineering). The young women bring together many different tal­ ents and convictions, and are involved in activities ranging from student government to varsity Grand President Sue Supple with two new members of Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Columbia sports. University during installation weekend-Oct. 17, 1986 The women of Epsilon Upsilon have dealt with some negative ste­ reotypes of the Greek system at of the activities the chapter partici­ opened gifts presented to the new Columbia. Together, they have pated in before and after their chapter from Grand Council, the learned to rise above them. They pledgeship. Others included service New York and Fairfield County have been supported in all their ef­ projects, fraternity mixers, a kite alumnae chapters and the chapter's forts by Theta alumnae. In addition fly and chapter dinners. advisory and house corporation to national guidance, the chapter is Epsilon Upsilon was begun al­ boards. privileged to have the love and sup­ most two years before the members Initiation services were held Sat­ port of a dedicated advisory board were pledged. A few Columbia urday morning at Riverside Church. and interested New York Alumnae women, in search of a means to en­ The installation team included: Chapter. Both groups took an ac­ hance their college experience, ex­ Grand President Sue Supple; tive part in the colony's Big Little pressed an interest in forming a sec­ Grand Vice-President College Lil Sister program. This was just one ond women's fraternity on the cam­ O'Rourke; Grand Vice-President pus (Alpha Phi was the first to colo­ Development Marian Paoletti; Col­ nize at Columbia.) to the National lege District President Virginia Cal­ Panhellenic Conference. The wom­ vert; Alumnae District President en were impressed with Theta's tra­ Diane Scherer; Executive Director dition of promoting high academic Marcia Bond; and Chapter Consult­ achievement, spirit of striving to ants Karen Rathgeber and Joan reach full potential, and promise of Hastings. Other special participants a lifetime of fellowship. were: Former Grand Vice-Presi­ The installation of Kappa Alpha dent College Carol Brehman; For­ Theta's 108th college chapter began mer Grand Vice-President Finance Friday evening, October 17, with a Carryl Krohne; Former Grand loyalty service and reception. Chap­ Council Member-at-Large Betty ter President Christine Jamgochian Lambert; Chapter Consultant Ann Epsilon Upsilon charter members. Continued <i 28 KAe Spring 1987 .