Delta Gamma at UA Fort Smith

AnchorBall Formal

2012-01-25T13:16:00.000-08:00

We ended 2011 with the AnchorBall formal put on by Miss Kaci Singer and her crew! They did an awesome job with all of the decorations! A big thanks to the band Doo Froogly for playing! They were AMAZING!!

Eta O wants to give a big thank you to Kim and Matthew Singer and Daisy Simms for helping out with the wonderful decorations! Especially Kim for going and cutting down a tree just to make our "wintery" center pieces.

Formal was a major success and a great end to the year 2011! A big thanks to all of the Alum who came out and helped with the Anchorball!

2011-10-06T00:07:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

Eta O has had a very busy fall semester and we are excited to share all the great things we have been up to. Formal recruitment was September 8-11th and Eta O was proud to welcome 26 wonderful new members into our chapter. Since then we have been busy teaching our precious new members all about what it means to be a true Delta Gamma and showing off all the good we are doing to those on campus at UAFS. The new members of Eta Omicron are currently in the process of finding out who their Bigs are! Big/Little reveal is this weekend and the Littles have been receiving clues and presents all week from their Bigs. It is such an exciting time to be a New Member of Delta Gamma.

Our chapter is currently working hard on Homecoming, we are so excited to compete in the various competitions and have our beautiful sister Hayley Carter represent DG. Homecoming is October 15th which is also part of Alumni weekend, and to go along with that Eta O has many events planned for our very own Alumni. Our sisters cannot wait for our Alumni to come back and celebrate Homecoming weekend with us. CMT is also at work planning many events for the rest of the semester. We have mother/daughter day October 22nd & Anchor Slam October 27th.

Now that Eta O is back on schedule we will be updating more frequently and back to our sister of the week routine. Keep checking in on facebook for up to date pictures and post about day to day DG activities! Thanks for all of your continued support, we love you all!

Once you choose hope, anything is possible. Christopher Reeve

It's the mostt wonderful time of the yeaaaar- Recruitment Week!

2011-09-06T10:01:00.000-07:00

Soo, we're all getting excited about Pi Chis coming back to us and NEW MEMBERS joining us on SUNDAAAY! Woohooooo! That being said, here's some important things you may want to read...

1. CHECK E-MAILS, CHECK E-MAILS, CHECK E-MAILS, ANDDD CHECK E-MAILS

- Really cannot stress this one enough. This is such an important part of making sure you are on top of all things regarding recruitment. Check your e-mail at breakfast, lunch, dinner, midnight snack, etc. CHECK YOUR E-MAILS!

2. FILL OUT SPONSORSHIP FORMS.

- If we want to have a successful recruitment, this NEEDS to get done. Allison has sent an e-mail (wow, look at that, an e-mail... maybe you should go check it!) and it has a list of PNMs AND the high school they attended! How convenient is that? Fillll em out, bring them to practice, which is WEDNESDAY AT 7.

3. DRESS REHEARSAL IS TOMORROW at 7 in the Campus Center.

- Bring your moms and smiling, recruitment ready faces!:)

4. CDC Courtney is flying into town today!

- Introduce yourself to her! Also, directors and VPs, check your e-mail to see what time you're meeting with her in the next week. Make her feel comfortable, invite her to hangout, don't keep her cooped up in the chapter room, that's no fun! I know you are all fun and outgoing girls!:)

5. ASK ALLISON IF YOU CAN HELP HER IN ANY WAY!

- She has sooooo much to do for recruitment, don't put it all on her! Would you like that? I bet not! Soo, help her as much as you possibly can!

6. Check, check, triple check, and check again.

- Make sure you know when you need to be at recruitment each day and what you have to wear! Don't be late because Blair WILL not spare anyone! Be there on time and ready to recruit!

7. WEAR YOUR LETTERS!

- This is the time to PR, only 2 days left until recruitment starts! WEAR THOSE LETTERS, LADIES!

I think that's alllll for now... Let's have a good week of school and a great week of recruitment!

I'll leave y'all with this quote...

"Go into the world and do well, but more importantly go into the world and DO GOOD!"

ItB

Helpful Tips for PNMs!:)

2011-09-06T09:55:00.000-07:00

It’s that time of year again, formal recruitment has completely taken over our lives and we have all been preparing for one of the biggest weeks of the year (Well, for Greeks anyway).

Last year I was a PNM, so it’s a very welcomed change to be on the other side of the situation!

If you’re a PNM, here’s some advice:
Don’t be nervous, the members are just as nervous as you are, you’re the future of their organization.

Be yourself.
Be open-minded, try not to get stuck on going XYZ or worry about reputations, half of the things you hear are rumors.
Have a positive attitude- If you’re happy to be there, that chapter is going to be happy to have you back.
Don’t worry about awkward conversations, we’ve practiced for hours on end & have a surplus of questions to ask you.
Ask questions! We want to see that you’re interested!

Hope that helps! Best of luck to all of my DG’s & other Panhellenic women out there preparing for or starting recruitment soon!!

Sister of the Week!

2011-08-30T08:54:00.000-07:00

Amber Sneddon!

Hometown: Greenwood, Arkansas
Major: English with teacher licenser 7-12/ Special Education 4-12
Dream Job: My own non-profitable human development center or director of special education in a school district
Favorite Class and Why: Any class that Dr. Fudge teaches, because he loves his jobs and truly cares for his students
Crafts, paintings, hanging out with friends and family
Favorite Music: Pretty much anything and everything from the 1990's
Favorite TV Show: Law & Order SVU
Favorite Movie: Crazy, Stupid Love
Favorite Food: R&R curry express or Panera Bread
Favorite DG Memory: Bid day with my best friend and closest sister Kaci Singer. We have been to both ends of the world with each other, and our sisterhood grows every day...I don't know where I would be without her!

Yayyyy, Hannah!

2011-08-22T20:17:00.000-07:00

Our dear sister, Hannah McGowen, got engaged to her boyfriend, Blake Elliot, over the summer break! Hannah kept it a secret for so long, and everyone, including her big, Ashley Mitchell, was COMPLETELY surprised! I asked Hannah to tell us about to engagement and this is what she had to say:

Last Valentines day Blake had been hinting at proposing, but when the time finally came around he pulled out a candy ring pop! It was pretty funny, but I was frustrated, haha. So, this summer, we went to PCB and we had just eaten dinner with his family when he started complaining of a migraine. He left to go to "Walgreens" and I went to the beach with his family, and then we went to the pool at our resort. Blake came back and met us at the pool and asked me if I wanted to go for a walk on the beach. I told him I didn't really want to because I just got back from the beach. He begged and begged me to go with him so finally I gave in. We were walking on the beach and he was acting really nervous and fidgety! He started pouring his heart out to me and right when I think he is going to propose he pulls out a candy ring pop! At this point I am livid! Right as I am about to grab the ring pop and throw it, he opens it up and pulls a real ring out . It was perfect! The diamond was his Great Grandmother's, which makes me feel REALLY special

Congrats Hannah and Blake! We're all so happy for you and excited for another Delta Gamma wedding! Love you sister! ItB!

Sister of the Week!

2011-08-21T17:03:00.000-07:00

Jill Gordon!

Hometown- Fort Smith, AR

Major- Secondary history/social studies teacher licensure with special education endorsement

Graduation- December 2011

Dream job- "When I start teaching I will being living my dream."

Favorite class and why- African American history. I think it's important to be knowledgeable on the lives of people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, etc. this class provided me a wealth of knowledge on the history of people of African American decent and respect them for their trials in history.

Favorite thing to do on the weekend - Sleeping in and spending time with my family:)

Favorite music - I honestly like all types of music. It really just depends on the song and the mood I'm in.

Favorite TV show - Army Wives and anything on Animal Planet.

Favorite movie - I don't have a favorite. I love comedies, romantic movies, and war movies.

Favorite restaurant - Cheesecake Factory!

Favorite DG memory - During my first recruitment I was the Director of Recruitment Records and a member of EVC. We stayed late every night after everyone went home. We even went to Judy's (an alumni) house to complete EVC stuff because the janitors kicked us out. Our alumnis are the best! When we were leaving I accidentally said, "I love you, Mom." to Judy because I was so tired. On pref night we waited and waited for our list of new sisters, falling asleep, until Mia (another alumni) ran into the room super excitedly. Amanda Chavez, Rebeka Holyfield, and I grabbed the list screaming with excitement. The hard work from everyone paid off. We got every member we wanted! Because we worked so close together, Amanda and I became super close and now I couldn't imagine my life without her.

Sister of the Week!

2011-08-17T17:37:00.000-07:00

Allison Harpenau!

Hometown: Fort Smith

Major: Marketing
Graduation Year: 2013
Dream Job: Pharmaceutical Sales
Favorite class and why: Psychology - because I enjoy learning about the way people function.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Watch movies or shop :)
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite TV Show: The Game
Favorite Movie: Love And Basketball
Favorite Restaurant: La Huerta
Favorite DG Memory: My own bid day- which is the only reason I'm able to have any DG memories so it HAS to be my favorite! :)

Update!

2011-08-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I haven't posted in SOOO long. Sorry for the slacking, summer got the best of me for a bit, but I'm back! That being said I want to talk about how AWESOME RPW 3 was! Allison did an AMAZING job, like I knew she would! I think it's safe to say that this will be the best recruitment we will have so far! We're going to sound good, look good, and most importantly keep DOING GOOD! Don't forget to keep checking e-mails about important things such as bid day, helping with recruitment, dues, sponsorship forms, etc. School starts Monday, so, let's put on those pearly teeth on smile mode and talk to some wonderful women about how great greek life is!

Don't forget:

to change your profile picture to say "Go Greek!" and put the dates for recruitment.
to make your pictures private! I love our Pi Chis just as much as you do, but let's remember that PNMs are not supposed to know who they are affiliated with. Don't worry, only a few more weeks until we can let everyone in on the big secret!:)
to check what time you're helping with move-in this weekend (if you are)
about the Panhellenic workshop on Saturday at 2 (I think?)
joint CMT Sunday in the NEW chapter room
1st Fall chapter in the Health/Science center at 8 PM. Pretty Little Liars is on Tuesday's now, so, no excuses for being late;)

Now, that all of that is out of the way, enjoy the rest of summer and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE help out with recruitment as much as you all possibly can!

ItB!

Sister of the Week!

2011-07-07T11:02:00.000-07:00

Kaci Singer!

Hometown: Greenwood, AR
Major: English Education
Graduation Year: 2012
Dream Job: Magazine Editor for Vogue
Favorite class and why: 1960's. We got to talk about the counterculture of the 60's, the music, I related myself with what my grandparents grew up with. It was such an interesting class. The 60's definitely wasn't all about bellbottoms and peace signs.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Shop, travel, paint, blog.
Favorite Music: Country.
Favorite TV Show: Bachelor.
Favorite Movie: Sex in the City.
Favorite Restaurant: Rolando's.
Favorite DG Memory: Getting my Big, Meredith Land-Penzo. She has been such an inspiration in my life and I hope to be half the person she is someday.

Sister of the Week!

2011-06-27T15:42:00.000-07:00

Whitley Edwards!

Hometown: Fayetteville, AR
Major: Studio Art
Graduation Year: 2012
Dream Job: Having my own studio and boutique where kids can come an be creative and where people can come to find local art and unique gifts.
Favorite class and why: Advanced Drawing, because drawing has always been my own personal therapy and I've never had a class I enjoyed more than that one.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: In the summer, lay by the pool with my sisters and friends, any other time of the year- anything that involves one of my sisters company because we always have fun no matter what we're doing.

Favorite Music: I love everything but I'd probably have to go with country.

Favorite TV Show: Bones
Favorite Movie: Bridget Jones Diary 1 and 2
Favorite Restaurant: La Huerta or any Italian restaurant
Favorite DG Memory: After being in DG for 3 years already, there are WAYYYYY TOO MANY AMAZING memories to choose from, one of them I guess would be at the Greek Awards this year when DG won several different awards and looking around the crowd of sisters and seeing the excitement on their faces and how proud they were to call themselves Delta Gamma's and how all their hard work had paid off.

Sister of the Week!

2011-06-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

Sarah Davis!

Hometown: Alma, Ar
Major: Nursing BSN
Graduation Year: December 2011
Dream Job: State Legislator or Arkansas Healthcare Director
Favorite class and why: Adult Critical Care II
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Go to the lake!! Can you say awwweesome.
Favorite Music: Indie/Folk
Favorite TV Show: That 70's Show
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite Restaurant: Shogun buuut only the sushi bar no hibachi grill.
Favorite DG Memory:.. Having my sisters rush the stage after one of my sisters, Rebecca, crowned me for Miss UA Fort Smith. It was amazing to have such a great group of girls supporting me!

Sister of the Week!

2011-06-13T12:41:00.000-07:00

Charity Bilyeu!

Hometown: Greenwood, AR
Major: Middle Level Education emphasis in Language and Social Studies.
Graduation Year: December 2011
Dream Job: Fifth Grade Language Arts/Social studies teacher in a town outside a large city.
Favorite class and why: All my education classes were really enjoyable, yet informative which have prepared me to become a teacher.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: I love "getting away". Whether it be going to greenwood to see my parents or going on a quick vacation with sisters. Getting away for a weekend is what I look forward to all week!
Favorite Music: I don't have just one favorite. Obviously I love Lady Gaga.. I also love Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Maroon5, Eli Young Band, Lil Wayne, and The Beatles. Kind of random, right?
Favorite TV Show: Pretty Little Liars
Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Favorite Restaurant: La Huerta
Favorite DG Memory: Last July, Lydia and I went to the Miss Arkansas pagaent to cheer on Rebecca. It was so great to see our sister shine. It was even better that we stayed in a huuuuuuge condo for free!

Sister of the Week!

2011-06-05T20:08:00.000-07:00

Taylon Dye!

Hometown: Fort Smith, AR

Major: Accounting
Graduation Year: 2014
Dream Job: I've always wanted to own a wildlife rehabilitation center, I've raised raccoons, squirrels, and this ugly opossum named Ricky.
Favorite class and why: Definitely Speech because I am well spoken when it comes to things I believe in.
Favorite Music: Mumford & Sons "The Cave", and Willie Nelson's "Hurt"
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
Favorite Movie: The Road...just kidding, that movie was horrible, my favorite movie of the year was a tie between "The town", and the "Last Three Days"
Favorite Restaurant: Red Lobsters, and yes, I say it with an S.
Favorite DG Memory: Delta Gamma was so supportive of my engagement, it really did make it even more special then it already was!

Way to go Eta-O!

2011-06-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

Three of our LOVELY sisters participated in the Inaugural Song Contest! All Delta Gamma collegiate and alumnae chapters were eligible to submit one song in each category. The song(s) that best represents Delta Gamma’s mission, values and pride in membership, and has premium sound quality, would be selected as the winner.

Ellie, Lauren, and one of our 2011 Pi Chi's played the songs they submitted to the contest for us one night at chapter. I don't know if everyone heard them, but I did and they were AWESOME! The girls worked sooo hard to get their songs in by the deadline in April.

Winners were announced a few days ago and what do you know, Eta O won the Spirit Award!

You girls did amazing and alllll of us are so proud! Way to put our little chapter on the map by doing good!:)

Lauren

Ellie

2011 Pi Chi!

Go, Greek, Go!

2011-06-01T16:11:00.000-07:00

Do you know of an amazing woman heading to UAFS this fall? Share with her all about how AMAZING Greek Life is here on our beautiful campus! Make sure to tell her to check out the UA Fort Smith NPC Website to register for recruitment. And you know when a good time to tell a future student about Greek Life is? At NSO! Make sure you're being friendly and outgoing! After allll, recruitment is YEAR ROUND and you are ALWAYS wearing your letters:)

Sister of the Week!

2011-05-31T12:58:00.000-07:00

Brittany Bell!

Hometown: Greenwood, AR

Major: Dental Hygiene

Graduation Year: 2012

Dream Job: Dental Hygienist working for a dentist in an office close to a beach. :)

Favorite class and why: Anything dental, I LOVE teeth. ;)

Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Go out with my sisters!

Favorite Music: COUNTRY!!, DMB, Jack Johnson, Darius Rucker..

Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother, The Office..

Favorite Movie: The Breakup

Favorite Restaurant: I don't really have a favorite...I love food period.

Favorite DG Memory: Getting lost on our Deegee Float trip.. :)

Well, would you look at that!

2011-05-20T14:54:00.000-07:00

We should all know by now that if my head weren't attached to my body, I'd forget about it... justtt like I have forgotten about one HUGE event that took place this spring semester! Delta Gamma Fraternity received the top award given to a fraternity or sorority, the Chapter Excellence Trophy. To receive this award, Delta Gamma had to excel in almost every single award category offered. This would not have been possible without being the amazing, dedicated sisters that we are! Yay for Eta O!

Alsoooo, our own president, Emilee Higdon, won the Greek Woman of the Year award as well! Sooooo, now we have a Delta Gamma as Homecoming Queen, Miss UA-Fort Smith, Miss International AND Greek Woman of the Year! It's great to be a DG!

Time to Catch Up!

2011-05-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

Wow! So, who remembered that we even had a blog with how busy we were this past semester?! It went by so fast, but as the saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun!" And, boy, did we have a fun semester! Let's do a recap of all the great events that have taken place...

This past semester was FILLED with snow days! I think about seven...? None of which were wasted, though. We Southern Belles got to experience what a real winter season is like!

Oh, and what about Homecoming Week? Delta Gamma did good and participated in many different events such as Yell like Hell, a banner contest, and wagon parade! The weather was not the best, but we made the best of it! And our own, Kaci Singer, got Homecoming Queen! Woohoo!

This semester we also had the annual Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith pageant. Delta Gamma, Rebecca Wheeley did wonderful and won the pageant last year and had to give her crown up this year. Delta Gamma had five participates - alllllll of them did SUCH an amazing job and represented Delta Gamma SO well! Congratulations to all the girls who competed and a special congrats to our own, Sarah Davis, who won the pageant!

Delta Gamma welcomed a beautiful, new COB class this past spring semester. We couldn't ask for better baby DG's! We also had a spring initiation, it was awesome getting to see our new sisters learn more about what it's really like to be a Delta Gamma!

In March, Greek Life participated in Greek Week 2011. The theme was Around the World in 8 Ways. Delta Gamma selected the country of Jamaica! We all had a blast participating in events like quiz bowl, tug of war, and a tailgate filled with lots of yummmmmy food from all around the world! Overall Delta Gamma placed 4th, but Hayley Davis won Miss International! So, correct me if I'm wrong, but this means that the 2011 Homecoming Queen, Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith 2011, and Miss International 2011 are ALL Delta Gamma's! It's been a great semester to wear the golden anchor!

We ended the year with semi-formal, which was so much fun! Kaci Singer and her crew did such an amazing job putting together the "Bow-Tie Ball"! There were cute bow-tie cookies, cute decorations, cute dresses, and cute boys in their bow-ties! Overall it was a good time for everyone! Anddd we voted Mr. Hunter K. Cabe from Kappa Alpha Order our Anchorman! Yay, Hunter!

So, overall, it's been a fun-filled semester for the ladies of the Eta Omicron chapter of Delta Gamma! Right now we're in recruitment mode trying to prepare for the welcoming of new, beautiful women in the Fall! We're going to try to update this blog a lot more often, so, keep checking back to see how we're doing! Hope everyone is having a happy and safe summer!:)

Greek of the Week

2010-11-10T15:46:00.001-08:00

Frankie Magallanes

Major: Middle Level Math/Science with a minor in communications

Grad Year: 2012

Achievements: Helped recieve charter for the Nu Alpha chapter of Sigma Nu

Sent as a delagate from the Nu Alpha Chapter to the College of Chapters bi annual confrence

Went to AFLV as a delgate from the IFC of UA Fort Smith Campus

Mr.UA Fort Smith 2008

Hobbies: Soccor, drawing, running, music, pokemon, secret ninja adventures, working on my bronco, watching sports, and working on my Bronco.

I am a founding father of the Sigma Nu Fraternity on the Fort Smith Campus. I have gone to our headquaters in Lexington, VA as part of a leadership confrence. I am a strong brother, and I uphold our values of love, honor, and truth daily.

Goals in Life: Meet someone new every day

Become a teacher and work with children

Travel abroad

Make a working LEAD program for Sigma Nu

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Knarf567

Delta Gamma Fall Ball

2010-11-09T14:12:00.000-08:00

Eta Omicron hosted Formal at Adelaide Hall on November 6th, 2010. It was a wonderfully decorated and the food was amazing! Director of Socials, Carter Honea put on the event. Her simple decorations were a good touch to the already amazing room. Frankie Magallanes was the DJ for the night and Kim Singer was our Photographer! We were so excited to dance the night away and have some fun with our sisters! We could not of asked for a better night!

Sweet Sisters

Group Shot

DJ Frankie Working his Magic

Kristi Rapert Decided to give Cameron Luper a Piggy Back Ride!

Delta Gamma Women and their dates stop dancing to throw up the Gamma Sign

Kaci Singer and Her date Goof it up for the camera

Ladies posing for a picture!

Parents Day 2010

2010-10-24T14:14:00.001-07:00

On November 2, 2010 the ladies put on an event for all of our Parents! Parents Day is about family, community, and showing them what Delta Gamma is all about. We played games on the green, and ate tons of food! It was pot luck style and there was plently to go around! We had such a great time getting to know everyone's parents. We enjoyed letting the parent's see why sisterhood is so important to us.

Greek of the Week

2010-10-12T11:00:00.000-07:00

JOSH LOOPER

Major: Organizational Leadership

Graduation Year: 2011

Achievements: Sigma Nu Founder, 1st and 2nd place in Battle of the Bands, Playing with signed MAJOR labeled bands, meeting so many new people, knowing someone almost anywhere I go.

Hobbies: Hanging out with Friends and Family, Playing XBox360, Meeting New People, Signing in Our Only Hope.

My times in Sigma Nu have been some of the best times of my life. In the beginning all I did was hang out with my brothers and have a good time. Now I am involved and I enjoy attending leadership confrences to better myself as a leader. Sigma Nu has helped me grow and learn as a person in more ways than ever expected.

Goals in life:
Be an accomplished singer and travel the world, Get my Bachelors in Organizational Leadership, and to change people’s lives for the better

Favorite Brotherhood Quote:

"Living by the ideals of Love, Honor, and Truth will make a man of Sigma Nu the best he can be."

Josh is also Vice President of Recruitment for the Interfraternal Council. Part of his job includes,
helping non Greek gentleman learn information and understand the benefits of being in a Greek Organization so that they may also decide to join the Fraternity community on the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith campus.

Greek of the Week

2010-10-06T12:21:00.000-07:00

REBECCA WHEELEY

Major: Accounting

Grad Year: Unknown

Achievements:

Miss University of Arkansas Fort Smith 2010; National Dance Association All-American Dancer 2008, 2010; Delta Gamma Junior of the Year; Delta Gamma VP Membership 2010

Hobbies: Dancing, cooking, running, and spending time with my sisters!!

My Delta Gamma Experience so far: My membership in Delta Gamma is the best decision I have ever made. My sisters bring out the best in me and they encourage me to be the best woman, student, and sister that I can possibly be.

Goals in life:

I want to be Miss Arkansas. I’m studying Spanish, because I want to be fluent in the language. I want a career that requires me to use a lot of mathematics. I’ve also challenged myself to try every snocone flavor at the Sno Shack Snocone Stand.

My role as VP Membership 2010 has been a remarkable experience. I truly believe that holding an officer position has contributed so much to my overall experience as a Delta Gamma. I have enjoyed the position so much and I plan on running for the same position for the next term. We had a wonderful fall recruitment! I feel that with my knowledge and experience in the position I can work to make our next recruitment the best yet!!

Favorite Sisterhood Quote:

"Individually Unique, Together Complete"

BID DAY 2010

2010-09-20T12:23:00.001-07:00

Eta Omicron Chapter of Fort Smith welcomed 28 New Members on Bid Day.

Members Welcome Pi Chi's and New Members on Bid Day!

Bid Day Banner: Our future has never looked so bright!

Ladies of the Delta Gamma Wing pose for a picture.

SueAnn and Sarah pose for a picture as new sisters!

We welcome all the New Members of Delta Gamma! We are lucky to have you girls.

" From the outside looking in you can never understand it. From the inside looking out you can never explain it"- Unknown.

Meet our Pi Chi's

2010-09-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

Kaci Singer and Megan Bowling wait for the PNM's to arrive.

Big and Little, Ashley Mitchell and Whitley Edwards pose to show off their T-Shirts.

All the Pi Chi's in action as they Reveal Their Letters.

The Umbrellas were props used to hide each Pi Chi as they revealed their letters.

The Chapter of Eta Omicron had five Pi Chi counselors during recruitment this fall. The girls were chosen to be counselors for the PNM's going through the recruitment process. Jessica Chitwood, Kaci Singer, Meagan Bowling, Whitley Edwards, and Ashley Mitchell were the girls chosen from Eta O to become Pi Chi’s. Since June the girls have been disaffiliated from Eta Omicron Chapter. On Bid day these women were able to not only re-join their organization but they even put on a reveal show for each sorority organizations. Jessica Chitwood is Fort Smith Panhellenic's VP of Recruitment; she worked very hard to put on a great Recruitment for the girls that were going through. We each had a theme for our "groups" during Recruitment. The Panhellenic theme this year was, "find your perfect fit." Each Pi Chi had a themed section that related to a shoe. There was the Sneaker Crew, Boots, Toms, Heels, and Flip Flops. Each Pi Chi decorated their section to their shoe. Sneakers did a sports theme, Heels did Hollywood, Toms did a Hippie theme, Boots did western and Flip Flops did beach. The girls were very excited to show their letters and re-join their Eta Omicron Sisters. It was an emotional few months but very worth it in the end.

Greek of the Week

2010-09-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

Summer Ferguson

Major: Theater- Acting and Directing

Grad Year: Spring 2011

Achievements: The Junior Chancellor’s Spirit Award 2010. In 2009 I
played the role of Juliet in Romeo & Juliet and won a regional Irene
Ryan award and national awards for my performance and recognition for
the University through the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater
Festival (KCACTF). I competed with this award at the Regional Festival
in Amarillo, Texas this past February.

Hobbies: Campus Activities Board Director of Marketing, Church, and Bible Study!!

Delta Gamma Experience so far:
I've been a Delta Gamma since Spring of 2008. I have never felt so loved
and appreciated since I've met my sisters. My sisters mean the
absolute world to me and I hope to guide them and be there for them as
much as I can. Delta Gamma was the best decision I've made and knowing
I'll have these amazing women in my life even after I leave is the
most comforting feeling in the world. How can I worry about what the
future holds when I know my sisters will be by my side?

Goals in Life: My goal in life is to lead as Christ leads me. To lead
and inspire anyone I meet with my story. To succeed with the talents
God has given me and continue to trust Him all of my days.

Favorite Sisterhood Quote: "Sisters are angels who lift us to our
feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

Summer shows great leadership and character qualities in her everyday life. She leads by example and is a great role model to her sisters. Summer always shows generosity towards her sisters. While being involved in so many campus activities, Summer still has time for her church. She is an excellent example of the five points of the star, and what it is to be a positive influence.

Founders Day 2010

2010-03-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

Founders Day was held at the Central Christian Church in Fort Smith on March 6, 2010. Delta Gamma collegians honored alumnae in attendance with a song, slideshow, & some members gave a speech about what Delta Gamma means to them.

Rebecca Wheeley speaks on how her Director Position has helped her.
Speaker Melissa Goff speaks on involvement in Delta Gamma, and importance of Founders Day.
Delta Gamma's waiting for lunch
Emily Daugherty posing with Alumnae members, Robyn Hattey, and Melissa Goff.
Alumnae and Collegians posing together
Delta Gamma Girls Pose for a Picture.

Greek of the Week!

2010-02-18T15:09:00.001-08:00

PATRICK SULLIVAN

SIGMA NU FRATERNITY

Major:Marketing

Grad Year: 2013

Leadership Roles: Manager of the Lions Basketball team, student leadership council recruitment chair, and sigma nu intramural chairmen

Campus Activities: Basketball, Intramural Teams

Life Goal: Wants to be a High School coach and teacher

Patrick has made many new friends as a Freshman at UAFS. He joined a Fraternity, got involved in leadership roles, and lost 60 pounds. He is a genuine young man with dreams and ambitions. He is GREEK OF THE WEEK!

2010-2011 President

2010-02-17T07:45:00.001-08:00

ERIN DICKERSON

Erin Dickerson is the new president of Eta Omicron. Here is a look at her hobbies, goals for delta gamma, and achievements.

Major: Middle Level Education with emphasis in Language Arts/Social Studies

Graduation Year: 2011

Achievements: Chancellor's Leadership Council, Member of Collegiate Middle Level Association and Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society), Lamp of Knowledge, Sister of the Year 2009, 3.5 and above and 4.0 awards

Hobbies: spending time with my family, my sisters, and my boyfriend Cody, reading, shopping, going to the beach, cheering on the Razorbacks, and working with amazing children!

What Delta Gamma means to Erin:Delta Gamma has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. This is my third officer position to hold, and I've learned so much from these leadership opportunities. Because I do not have a biological sisters, I'm so glad to have over 50 women to call my sister!

Goals for 2010-2011: I have several goals for my term, but the most important are to raise the chapter GPA and create more opportunities for sisterhood and bonding.

Erin's Favorite Quote: This quote has been passed down from "generation to generation" in my Delta Gamma family. "Be bold in what you stand for and careful for what you fall for." --Ruth Boorstin

The Sweet Just Got Sweeter!

2009-09-20T15:49:00.000-07:00

This year’s recruitment was a success, like always! On September 13, 2009, Eta Omicron extended bids to 23 wonderful young women. We could not be more excited with the results of this year’s recruitment!

The ladies of Eta Omicron at preference night!

Waiting on our baby DeeGees!

The New Members!

The New and the Old!

Thank you to all who made the Fall 2009 recruitment so special!

Choose Once, Choose Wisely!

2009-09-06T21:51:00.000-07:00

With recruitment just around the corner, the women of Eta Omicron are getting really excited!Formal recruitment is set to take place on September 9-12 and for Bid Day to take place on September 13.

The times and set-up times are as followed:

September 9 & 10th:Set-up time is at 5:00 & the party starts at 7:00!

September 11th:Set up time is at 3:30 & the party starts at 5:30!

September 12th:Set up time is at 3:00 & the party starts at 5:00!

*If you are an alumni & would like to fill out sponsorship forms for recruitment or help with recruitment, please email Rhiannon McKee for more information at rmckee01@g.uafortsmith.edu ! Help us make this recruitment amazing!

Welcome Back!!

2009-08-27T07:27:00.001-07:00

The women of Eta Omicron would like to officially welcome everyone back to school! We hope that you had a wonderful summer and you are looking forward to an exciting new school year.

With recruitment coming up, all of the girls have been working hard to get the DG name out on campus. Sisters have been chalking sidewalks, cutting out anchors, creating cute signs for their apartment doors, car chalking their vehicles, and wearing our letters everywhere we go. Obviously, we cannot wait to share our sisterhood with fabulous new sisters.

Keep looking back for more recruitment information!

"Choose Once, Choose Wisely"

2009-04-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

-Greek of the Week-

Stephen Lee Wininger
(aka) Stu
Kappa Sigma

Major: IT Networking

Hometown: Sallisaw, OK

Interest: Poker, Pool, Ultimate Frisbee, Web Site Design

Activities: Kappa Sigma, IFC, Cub Camp, NSO Leader

Kappa Sigma Involvement: Founder, Intramural Chair, IFC representative

Future Plans: Stephen plans to graduate in a year and half with a Bachelor Degree in IT networking and plans to Intern at Hallmark Headquarters during the summer of 2010. He hopes to one day be a Network Analysis for a large company.

Thanks so much Stu for helping all the DeeGees out at AnchorSlam!! You helped make our event the success it was!! :)

Second Annual Anchorslam

2009-04-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

April 4, 2009 was a very busy day for the women of Eta Omicron as they hosted their second annual Anchorslam. Anchorslam is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by the Delta Gamma's in order to raise money for their philanthropy, Service for Sight. Over 10 teams participated in the tournament with the championship game being played between team "Zebras" (Brian Evans, Johnathon Dean, and Luke Folkerts) and team "PFG" (Matt Belk, Matthew McSpadden, Brock Peters and Dallas Smith.) PFG came away with the title of Anchorslam Champs and received gift cards to Academy for their win. The runners-up, the Zebras, also received gift cards for their 2nd place finish.

Delta Gamma was also very excited to get to visit with some of the alumnae who attended this event. A special thank you goes out to Judy Englehart for all of her help with the planning of Anchorslam and her help at the event. This day would not have been as successful if it were not for her support. Delta Gamma was also very excited to have the support of Steff Jones and her three wonderful little boys. We are so glad that you all could share in this big day.

Overall, Delta Gamma raised over $1300 to send to Service for Sight! Way to go girls!

Above:
Keifer and Tanner Jones enjoyed one of the extra activities with some of the Delta Gammas.

Right:
Tanner and Mellisa Holliday. :)

Quote Day!

2009-04-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

Today's quote is:

"Sisterhood is the essence of all the wisdom of the ages, distilled into a single word. You cannot see sisterhood, neither can you hear it nor taste it. But you can feel it a hundred times a day. It is a pat on the back, a smile of encouragement. It's someone to share with, to celebrate your achievements." ~ Anonymous

Hope you enjoy!!

P.S. Keep checking back to read about the 2nd annual Anchorslam. Post and pictures coming soon!!

.:Greek of the Week:.

2009-04-02T11:59:00.000-07:00

Kyle Reed

Major: Biology (Pre-Med), Freshman

Hometown: Lincoln, Arkansas- famous for the Apple Festival

Interests: Basketball, Atlanta Braves Baseball, Anything at the Lake, Traveling, and Hanging with Friends.

Activities: Chancellor’s Leadership Council, University Student Ambassadors-Intramural Chairman, SCOPE-Vice President, and Sigma Nu Judicial Board

Future Plans: After graduating college Kyle plans on attending medical school and hopes to either become a pediatrician or a clinical pharmacist.

Involvement with Sigma Nu: Kyle is on the Social Committee and enjoys getting to help plan brotherhood events as well as socials. Despite it being Kyle's first year, he have already had a lot of great experiences, such as: becoming an official chapter, winning Homecoming Week, and just hanging out with his brothers.

Thanks Kyle for being our Greek of the Week!!

"Quote Day!"

2009-04-01T10:02:00.000-07:00

Today's quote is:

"A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double." --Toni Morrison

Hope you all have a wonderful day! Enjoy the beautiful sunshine!

Model Monday!

2009-03-31T17:14:00.000-07:00

Our Delta Gamma Model for this week is Kristen Ulmschneider! She is not only a founding member but one of the 4 girls of our first senior class for Eta O!
Kristen,
Thanks so much for everything you have done for us! You mean the world to Delta Gamma. We love how you can always make us laugh till we cry or cry until we laugh! we love you soooooo very much! Best of luck with everything!
ITB
Love Eta O!

" I have had a lot of fun times with all of my sisters here, wish I could have had a chance to know some of you guys a little better, but at least we all met. I have met a couple of my best friends here and gained a ton of great friendships! I will miss everyone when I leave for Austin, TX. But, hopefully I'll have a lot of visitors coming to see me down there! Some of my favorite moments were when my class and I were first getting to know one another. Everyone opened up and had no secrets to hide, we were all so welcoming to each other and that was so comporting! I wish that I could have been able to do that with the rest of the classes. I hope you all will keep this chapter so wonderful and amazing, I know you all will. Keep in touch!"

ITB
Kristin Ulmschneider

Spring Break!

2009-03-21T22:30:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone enjoys their Spring Break and remember to be safe!

DG's go green for St. Patty's Day

2009-03-18T20:10:00.000-07:00

This St. Patrick's Day was one unlike any other for the DeeGees. This year they attended the St. Patrick's Day Dance hosted by IFC. They set up a dance floor, provided lots of good food, and had inflatible games like basketball and sumo wrestling. All around, it was a great way for the DeeGee's to enjoy their St. Patrick's Day with the rest of the Greeks.

Founders Day 2009

2009-03-17T19:45:00.000-07:00

As many DeeGees made their way up the hill to the Alpha Omega house in the rain, many memories were made. Many girls were still applying make up, practicing our songs, and laughing all the while. This day was a wonderful day that we will never forget.

The 2009 Delta Gamma Founders Day was such a success. This was an emotional day for many as well. Seniors begin to turn another page in their life as they graduate from college and sadly enough, Delta Gamma. Also, this day was the end of our lovely CAC Kate’s time with Eta Omicron. Several have developed a bond with Kate that we will cherish forever. Touring the Alpha Omega house was an enlightening experience that nonetheless made us a tad jealous of what we don’t have here at UA Fort Smith.

What an honor it was to sit next to the alumni of our wonderful organization—our sisters. Two 50- year members of Delta Gamma were present & received awards. It is amazing to see the deep heritage DG has & it gives us goals to work toward for our future.

A special thanks to all of those who helped organize and plan for Founders Day. VP Foundation Meagan Bowling did an awesome job. And thanks to her crew as well!

Our advisers worked so hard to make yesterday a success as well. All the work advisers often go without thanks. Eta Omicron truly appreciates what you all do for us continually. We dedicate the following poem to you.

Anchored in Appreciation

by Emilee Higdon

All the things you do

You do for the bronze, pink, and blue

To the anchor, honor you bring

A great example for us to be

In 1873 the founding ladies knew

Delta Gammas would be just like you

Eta Omicron could never repay

The ways you help us everyday

A sister we will have always

Our champion forever and today

Advisor Appreciation Month

2009-03-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

This post was written by Ashley Stevenson for her advisor, Ann Truit.

In light of March being Advisor Appreciation Month, I thought I would take this time to say a few words about someone I have had the pleasure of working with. I am VP Finance and my advisor is Ann Truitt. When I took on this role, I wasn’t exactly sure what all was involved. I had just been initiated in the fall, and was still getting down the routine of going to study hours and chapter meetings (not to mention remembering to wear my badge). Taking on this position had me scared, but also excited to be more involved.

I was a little nervous about meeting with Ann, but as soon as I met her I was able to relax. She met me with a smile and immediately started helping me understand my duties, and how to execute them. It was a lot to take in, but she made it clear that I could contact her at any time with questions. She immediately started treating me as if I were her daughter. She asked which girls I was close to within our chapter, how my classes were going, and gave me tips about being safe when I go places by myself (especially at night). Now, every time she emails me, she asks how I am and how my week is going. The best part about that is that I know she genuinely cares.

One of the best experiences was this past Saturday at Founder’s Day. As soon as she saw me she exclaimed, “Do you want to see where I lived?!” It was amazing to be able to see exactly where she lived in the DG house in Fayetteville when she was in college. I don’t know how to thank her enough for her help. I am so glad that we all have people like her that support our chapter. Ann is only one of the many wonderful advisors we are grateful to have, but she is the one I work most closely with. Thank you ALL for EVERYTHING you do! Love,Ashley Stevenson

The women of Eta Omicron want to send out a special thank you to all of our advisors! We know that without you, this chapter would not be as great as it is. All of your time, hard work, and support is greatly appreciated. You are the best sisters a girl could have! Thank you!

DG's participate in Homecoming

2009-02-27T11:08:00.000-08:00

The Eta-Omicron chapter of Delta Gamma recently participated in the Homecoming activities on the UA Fort Smith campus. They created a banner ("It's hard to be humble when you're queen of the jungle."), created a float and rode in the parade, chanted at the "Yell like Hell" bonfire, and supported the Lions and our Queen candidates at the Homecoming game. Congratulations to Leah Climer and Charity Bilyeu who were Queen candidates. And a big congrats to Leah for be chosen as this year's Homecoming Queen!!

The DG's were very excited to have our CDC, Savannah Capito, in town to enjoy the Homecoming festivities with us. Savannah represented Delta Gamma in the facutly vs. students powerderpuff football game. Thanks Savannah and we wish you well on the rest of your CDC visits! We can't wait for you to come back!