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In [[2014]], Thetas dressed up as Mexicans for a Beer Olympics party with [[Sig Ep]] (who refused to portray any other nation than America). Campus press got its teeth into it, and there was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref>. | In [[2014]], Thetas dressed up as Mexicans for a Beer Olympics party with [[Sig Ep]] (who refused to portray any other nation than America). Campus press got its teeth into it, and there was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref>. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Service & Philanthropy== |
Theta’s national philanthropy, '''Court Appointed Special Advocates (or C.A.S.A.)''' is supported by every Theta chapter world-wide. C.A.S.A. is a unique organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in court proceedings. They provide valuable advisory information to judges and juries and very often also become trusted friends, mentors, and advisors, lending children the support they need during what can be a process filled with stress and uncertainty. | Theta’s national philanthropy, '''Court Appointed Special Advocates (or C.A.S.A.)''' is supported by every Theta chapter world-wide. C.A.S.A. is a unique organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in court proceedings. They provide valuable advisory information to judges and juries and very often also become trusted friends, mentors, and advisors, lending children the support they need during what can be a process filled with stress and uncertainty. | ||
Revision as of 21:39, 11 March 2014
| Kappa Alpha Theta | |
| ΚΑΘ | |
| Abbreviation: | Theta |
| Org Founded: | 1879 at DePauw |
| CU Chapter: | Epsilon Upsilon |
| Chapter Established: | 1986 |
| Motto: | |
| Symbol(s): | Kite and Twin Stars |
| House: | 534 W. 114th |
| Recognition: | Panhel |
| Contact: | rof2103@columbia.edu |
Kappa Alpha Theta, Epsilon Upsilon chapter, is one of the sororities recognized by the Panhellenic Council. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 534 W. 114th St. In 2010, it was awarded the Chapter of the Year award by the Inter-Greek Council.
In 2014, Thetas dressed up as Mexicans for a Beer Olympics party with Sig Ep (who refused to portray any other nation than America). Campus press got its teeth into it, and there was a minor scandal[1][2][3].
Service & Philanthropy
Theta’s national philanthropy, Court Appointed Special Advocates (or C.A.S.A.) is supported by every Theta chapter world-wide. C.A.S.A. is a unique organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in court proceedings. They provide valuable advisory information to judges and juries and very often also become trusted friends, mentors, and advisors, lending children the support they need during what can be a process filled with stress and uncertainty.
In addition to C.A.S.A., Kappa Alpha Theta chapters support the Theta Foundation. The mission of the Theta Foundation is to secure and manage resources for the education, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. In short, it is an organization by Thetas for Thetas.
Theta’s philanthropy events, each held once per academic year, are open to the entire campus and have raised thousands of dollars for their philanthropies to date. The events are meant to foster a sense of both Greek and campus-wide community while promoting the cause of and raising money for Theta’s national philanthropy.
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| Greek life at Columbia |
| IFC Fraternities: Alpha Delta Phi • Alpha Epsilon Pi • Beta Theta Pi • Delta Sigma Phi • Kappa Delta Rho • Phi Gamma Delta • Pi Kappa Alpha • Psi Upsilon • Sigma Chi • Sigma Nu • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Zeta Beta Tau |
| Panhel Sororities: Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Omicron Pi • Delta Gamma • Gamma Phi Beta • Kappa Alpha Theta • Sigma Delta Tau |
| Multicultural Greek Fraternities: Phi Iota Alpha • Alpha Phi Alpha • Kappa Alpha Psi • Omega Psi Phi • Pi Delta Psi • Lambda Phi Epsilon • Sigma Lambda Beta |
| Multicultural Greek Sororities: Lambda Pi Chi • Sigma Iota Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta • Kappa Phi Lambda • Sigma Lambda Gamma |
| Inactive (de-recognized): Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon |
