Current Edition Summer 2010 September 02, 2010

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Austin law firm has new Chi Omega partner
Rana M. Siam, Psi Zeta/U of Houston, is a new shareholder in Clark, Thomas & Winters, a Professional Corporation, the largest commercial law firm in Austin. Routinely appearing before administrative agencies and state and federal courts, she is a litigator in the firm’s energy and public utilities section. Additionally, she serves on the firm’s Recruitment Committee and is a member of the DRI Young Lawyers’ Steering Committee.

Rana earned her juris doctorate from the U of Houston Law Center.

Leadership Award goes to Kappa collegian
The U of Nebraska Alumni Association presented The Roy and Catherine Yaley Student Leadership Award, named in memory of a former alumni association president and his wife, to Elizabeth Bowhay, a senior in speech-language pathology. An initiate of Kappa Chapter of Chi Omega and a four-year member of the Scarlet and Cream Singers, Elizabeth also participated in the Student Alumni Association, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Pi Lambda Beta Honors Society, and is president of the Nebraska Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

Kappa Alpha collegian named Outstanding Student
Hannah Mueldener was one of seven graduating seniors recognized with the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award on May 12 this year by Kansas State U’s College of Education. Hannah earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. A participant in an international program to study the Australian education system, Hannah was a K-State Foundation Scholar and received a Topeka Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship.

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Chi-O-Hio Celebrates a Half Century of Sisterhood

Chi-O-Hio Day celebrated 50 years of statewide Sisterhood events and accomplishments with a two-day program, April 13–14 this year, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin, a Columbus suburb. Attending were several hundred Sisters from collegiate and alumnae chapters across the state.

The first Chi-O-Hio Day was held in Columbus in March 1957 and was organized by the Columbus Alumnae and the Zeta Alpha collegians at Ohio State U. Today, the Chi Omega Alumnae Association, State of Ohio, plans Chi-O-Hio Day, during which an outstanding alumna and collegian are honored. The organization is especially proud of funding the office of the director of alumnae development at the Executive Headquarters and of establishing the Chi-O-Hio Foundation Scholarship.

Honored guests attending the 50-year celebration included S.H. Jean Mrasek; S.N.V. Letitia Fulkerson; Chi Omega Executive Director Anne Emmerth; Chi Omega Foundation Trustee Martha Bradshaw; Regional Director Holly Beuke, Mu Lambda/U of Dayton; National Consultant Michaela Mickey, Zeta Delta/U of Nebraska–Omaha; Great Lakes RAD and Chi-O-Hio Board President Janie Cochran; Chi O Creations Board member Tammy Watkins Green, Upsilon Beta/Rollins College; and newly appointed Director of Alumnae Development Katie Keane.

Friday’s events began at the Zeta Alpha house where a traditional memorial service was followed by dinner. For the evening, alumnae returned to the hotel where they enjoyed more social time, a chance to peruse raffle items, and an opportunity to look through the Chi-O-Hio scrapbooks.

Available during event registration on Saturday morning were the Chi Omega Foundation’s owl tree, Chi-O-Hio raffle items, a Make-A-Wish® display, and the popular Chi O Creations mini-boutique. A workshop, "Chi Omega Today," was presented by Anne, Letitia, Holly, Martha, and Michaela, and graduating seniors were recognized for their service to Chi Omega.

The highlight of the day was the luncheon, hosted by Chi-O-Hio President Janie Cochran. The Founders Ceremony kicked off the festivities, followed by a PowerPoint presentation featuring 50 years of Chi-O-Hio Day and the organization’s accomplishments. Guest speaker, S.H. Jean Mrasek, presented a "Toast to Chi Omega," which marked significant dates in the Fraternity’s history as well as memorable dates and people in the history of Chi Omega in Ohio. Awards, scholarship presentations, and the installation of new officers followed. The traditional singing of Shades concluded the two-day event.

Chi Omegas Flourish: Articles

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Chi Omega Receives Highest Honors for Prevention-Training Program
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Sarah Hilliard is Miss Greek at the U of North Texas
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Law Student Takes National Moot Court Honors
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Collegiate Journalist Covers Conference News in India
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Tops in Scholarship
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Alumnae Super Supper
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New York City Sisters Get Connected
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She Climbs the Highest Peaks
Allison Rudolph of Zeta Chapter/ U of more>

Beta Gamma Alumna is New U of Wisconsin– Parkside Chancellor
Dr. Debbie Akers Ford began her role as the more>

Owl’s Nest Feathered at John Carroll U
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Chi Omegas Are Descendants of George Washington's Family
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Sisters Become Friends While Interning at the Bundestag
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Public Relations Professionals Receive Awards
Jill Thomas Sluss, Megan Semmelman, and Patti more>

Greater Baltimore Alumnae Chapter is Launched
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Alumnae Receive Significant Awards
Mitzi Bornwasser Friedlander Mitzi more>

Graduate Student Studies Firsthand Living Conditions in Kenya
As a graduate student studying international more>

San Antonio Brunch Features Chi Omega Tribute and a Handmade Quilt
More than 100 Chi Omega alumnae, more>

Figure Skating Coach Becky Haman Calvin
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Sisters Contribute to Major Award for Cincinnati Museum Center
Lee Simmons Hoffheimer, and Elizabeth more>

Gym Franchise Owner Earns International Award
Alexa Booth Godwin credits her collegiate and more>

National Champions!
Katie Plyler, left, and Louise McNutt more>

Athena Award to Technical College President
Flora Wilhite Tydings received the Athena more>

Tri-State Area Retreat for Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter Leadership
On Saturday, January 30, 2010, executive more>

There’s a New Alumnae Chapter in the Columbus, Georgia, Area
Seven Chi Omega alumnae living in the area of more>

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