Delta Gamma Lectureship

This past Wednesday, one man was at the center of Delta Gamma’s attention— Aron Ralston! We selected Aron as our speaker for our annual DG Foundation in Values and Ethics Lectureship. Needless to say, he was definitely an inspiration. Aron’s heartrending story hit the big screen this past year with the release of the Oscar-nominated film, 127 Hours.

Gracey Roope (Chapter President), Aron Ralston, & Katie Reichenbach (Director of Lectureship)

Aron, a natural adventure-seeker, was hiking in a canyon in eastern Utah when an 800-pound boulder fell from above him, pinning his right arm and trapping him in a remote 3-foot wide slot for 5 days. With barely any food and water, and little hope for survival, Aron managed to free himself by using a dull pocketknife to amputate his own arm. “I did not lose my hand, but I gained my life back,” he said of the life-changing experience.

Aron’s story was truly motivating, and his encouraging words about overcoming adversity radiated throughout the entire audience. Aron reminded us that ANYTHING is possible!

New Member Class Spotlight

Afton Nicole Doyle

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Dorm: In house

Major: Nursing

Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: I would like to travel to all seven continents in my lifetime

Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: How good of a group of girls that we really all are

Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: BEST ONE YET, 2011 (:

New Member Class Spotlight

Mackenzie Michaletz

Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
Dorm: North
Major: Business - Marketing
Share a dream that you have, something you would like to do or see some day: See the 7 wonders of the world.
Favorite thing about Delta Gamma so far: Meeting all the babies and hanging out with everyone. (:
Something you want to say to your fellow pledge class: I LOVE ALL THE BABIES!

Puppy Love Fundraiser

Puppy love is so addicting! So, when Delta Gammas heard of Delta Sigma Phi's fundraiser, they willingly went down the block to help raise money for Habitat for Humanity.

The sleep puppy (above) is in heaven while Carson Love (PC '10) rubs his belly.

Allie Riordan, Ali Ward and Carson Love (PC '10) play with this fluffy puppy.

Girls paid $3 to play with the adorable puppies and enjoy fellowship with the men of Delta Sigma Phi. Hotdogs, chips and drinks were also included on this gorgeous day. All proceeds - including the entry fee that Delta Gamma girls paid - went straight to Habitat for Humanity.

Delta Gammas were so enthusiastic to get together with the men of Delta Sigma Phi to contribute to their wonderful fundraiser!