Delta Gamma Spring Formal 2012

Though the end of the semester tends to get a little hectic with finals and finalizing summer plans, the women of Mu chapter made time to celebrate the school year with a formal on Friday, April 27th.

The event was held at B12 Bar and Grill and was a great venue for dancing and games of pool. The ladies and their dates had a great night to break from studying and enjoy each others' company before semester's end.

A big thank you to Lexi Warner (NMC '10), Director of Social Events, for planning such a fun formal for the women of Mu chapter.

Members of NMC '09 pose for a snapshot before heading to formal.

Lindsay Schneider (left) and Mia Casey, both NMC '10, both look pretty in pink.

Mom's Weekend 2012

Over the weekend of April 13-15, Mu ladies spent a fun-filled weekend with their moms. It's always a fun time when DG mommas come to town.

Friday night at the house, there was an appetizer hour with yummy treats from our amazing cooks, followed by a hypnotist show that starred Mu members and their moms. It was a fun start to the weekend.

Saturday morning, a brunch, silent auction, and vendor booths were hosted at the beautiful Old Hawthorne Country Club. The silent auction, with items donated by businesses and moms, was a great success, raising over $1,800 for Service for Sight!

The rest of the weekend was left open for members to spend time with their moms taking in great downtown shopping, food, and much needed rest and relaxation.

A big thank you to Alle Pawelski (NMC '10), Director of Special Events, for organizing the weekend and its fun events. We can't wait for our moms to join us again next year in Columbia!

Members of NMC '11 pose with their moms in front of Old Hawthorne.

Sisters, Ashley (NMC '11) and Allie (NMC '10), pose with Momma Schamburg.

Members of NMC '10 are pictured in front of the chapter house with their moms.

Best of Both Worlds BBQ

Mu chapter of Delta Gamma would like to invite you to the 2nd annual Best of Both Worlds BBQ on Friday, April 13th from 3:30-7 pm. The event, hosted along with the men of Sigma Nu and Iota Phi Theta, will take place outside Plaza dining hall. For $5, you'll have a choice of hamburger or hotdog, two sides, and a drink. All proceeds will benefit Delta Gamma's Service for Sight, St. Jude's Research Hospital, and the National Sickle Cell Foundation. Come join us for an afternoon of great food to benefit our great foundations!

Mu Founder's Day 2012

Sunday, March 11th, the women of Mu chapter held their annual Founder's Day celebration at the Courtyard by Marriott. The banquet room was full of collegians and alumni from Mizzou and several other chapters, including two Ole Miss new members!

After discussing our chapter, philanthropy efforts, and honoring outstanding members, the audience was able to hear the story of US Representative and DG sister, Jo Ann Emerson speak about her college career at Ohio-Wesleyan and her professional career in the political field. We were so happy to have her join our celebration.

Founder's Day is a special time for DGs everywhere to reflect on why Delta Gamma was so important to Mary, Eva, and Anna, and important to members today.

Members of the DG choir pose before the event started.

From left, our advisor Abby, former president Gracey, Representative Jo Ann Emerson, and president Taylor enjoyed the Founder's Day celebration.

The Golden Girls (50+ year members) smiled after being honored for their dedication to Delta Gamma.

Recipients of the Whole Hearted award included, from left, Lauren Crutchfield (NMC '09), Stephanie Faerber (NMC '08), Carson Love (NMC '10), and Courtney Bromley (NMC '11).

A special thanks to Stacey Sheridan, Director of Alumnae Relations, who planned the event with the help of advisor Debbie Bertram Link.

The Great Fight for Sight: DG and TOMS

Delta Gamma Fraternity has partnered with TOMS in The Great Fight for Sight, and Mu Chapter is leading the way! For every pair of women's or men's eyewear purchased through a DG Chapter, TOMS donates prescription glasses, sight-saving surgery or other medical treatment to a person in need: One for One.

Blindness and visual impairments is the 7th largest health disability in the world, and 18 million are children who can be helped, especially if action is taken at an early age. Everyone needs another pair of sunglasses, right? Or give a great gift for a great purpose!

Go to www.TOMS.com/eyewear, and please include DGUniversityofMissouri as the promo code.

Thank you for your consideration. Delta Gamma strives to live up to its motto to "Do Good", your support will make you "Feel Good" as well.

Delta Gamma Pinafore 2012

On February 25th, Mu chapter's favorite social event took place. Pinafore is our annual party where we, along with our dates, wear matching shirts and go bowling at the local alley.

Another fun aspect of this party is that each lady decorates a sailor hat for her date to wear. There is always a wide variety of themes for these hats: from video games, to sports teams, to foods.

The event was a huge success. A big thank you to Alle Pawelski (NMC '10) for organizing the event as Director of Special Events, and Claire Darnell (NMC '10) for creating our fun, retro baseball tees as Director of Sportswear!

Pinafore is a weekend we look forward to each year, and many ladies have already begun their countdown for next year's event.

Members of NMC '09, along with Katie Moore via FaceTime, sport their dates' hats.

Freshman Mu ladies (NMC '11) pose with their dates, members of Delta Tau Delta.

Kaeli Kimes and Courtney Alexander (NMC '08) took fellow Golden Girls as their dates to their senior Pinafore.

DG Travelers: Paige Codilis

Paige Codilis (NMC '09) is spending her study abroad trip with the Semester at Sea program. Through the University of Virginia's program, Paige is aboard a cruise ship with over 1000 other students from across the country, traveling around the world.

Her voyage will take her to 12 different countries, including: the Bahamas, Dominica, Brazil, Ghana, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, and Japan. Paige will also be making a stop in Hawaii before the ship finally docks at San Diego, California.

During her trip, Paige has had the opportunity to volunteer in refugee camps, hike through the countrysides, and even swim with sharks!

Although it may seem very busy, Paige still makes time for classes, which are sometimes aboard the ship in a classroom, but can also be at an outdoor spot in their current location.

Paige is gaining a great deal of life experience from her trip, and has already said she hopes to one day return to these less fortunate countries to continue her volunteer work.

After a day-long hike through the countryside, Paige had the opportunity to jump into the water at this beautiful Dominican waterfall.

Paige is pictured here with two of her new friends at a refugee camp in Africa. In front is Dora, who was just rescued from slavery three weeks earlier.

If you would like to read more about Paige's travels around the world, check out her blog at: http://seaingtheworldonepaigeatatatime.blogspot.com/. To learn more about the Semester at Sea program, visit www.semesteratsea.org. 

DG Travelers: London Ladies

Jenner Smith, Katie Reichenbach, and Kelsey Merriam (NMC '09) are spending their semester abroad together in London, England. All three study journalism at Mizzou (Jenner and Kelsey are part of the broadcast sequence, while Katie is in the strategic communications sequence), and are roommates across the pond.

These ladies have been keeping busy taking two classes, working at their internships, and traveling to other European attractions most weekends.

Katie is currently interning as the public relations assistant to luxury fashion designer, Roland Mouret. Jenner is working for the NBC News London Bureau. Kelsey's internship is with Pilot Productions, which produces the travel series, Globe Trekker.

Jenner recently had the opportunity to interview many of today's film stars at the BAFTAs (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), including Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe and The Help's, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer. A video of her work can be seen here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/46367129#46367129.

Katie and Kelsey recently checked off one of their weekend destinations when they visited Paris. Their getaway was full of wonderful sites (the Eiffel Tower at night and the Louvre) and yummy foods ( Nutella and banana crepes and a breakfast pastry called "croque monsieur").

These ladies plan on making a St. Patrick's Day stop to Dublin, Ireland, a meet up with Katie Moore in Spain, and a trip to Italy.

While they are keeping very busy, all three still make time for blog updates! If you would like to learn and see more from their England travels, check out their blogs.

Kelsey- http://kelseyabroad.tumblr.com/
Katie- http://britforabit.blogspot.com/
Jenner- http://jennersmith.tumblr.com/

(From left) Jenner, Katie, and Kelsey were able to watch the Super Bowl aboard a boat at Canary Wharf.

Katie and Jenner are pictured in front of the Roman Baths in Bath, England.

Jenner and Kelsey are seen here in front of Tower Bridge in London.

DG Travelers: Katie Moore

Katie Moore (NMC '09 and former vp: finance) is spending her semester abroad in Alicante, Spain. This beautiful, beach city is located south of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast.

The city is home to many college students, as well as a large Spanish-speaking population. When Katie first arrived, she had difficulty communicating, but after completing an intensive two-week Spanish course, she is now finding it easier to understand the locals.

Katie is participating in a homestay with her "madre," Juana Maria. Through her program, Katie has had the chance to meet many new people, including a DG sister from Bucknell University.

Katie, who is a finance major, is studying with 21 other American students. They have been walking their way through several Spanish sites, including a castle in Alicante and to the top of a huge coastal rock in the village of Calpe.

If you would like to read more about Katie's Spanish travels and studies, check out her blog: kategoesacrossthepond.blogspot.com.

Katie and Bucknell DG, Steph, are pictured from the top of a castle in Alicante.

During an unplanned, undirected walk, Katie and fellow Mizzou student, Abby, posed in front of the beautiful Mediterranean coastline.

DG Travelers: Mary Sue Kiso

This semester, members of Mu chapter's NMC '09 are exploring the world, while taking classes and gaining life experience.

Mary Sue Kiso is spending her semester abroad in Brussels, Belgium. This city is the nation's capital, and home to rich history and great food.

Sue has already tasted many great foods, but her favorite meal so far the mitraillette: a sandwich with chicken, salad, frites (fries), and Andalusian sauce.

She has already hosted a fellow Mu DG, Kelsey Merriam, who made a weekend visit from her current home in London.

While abroad, Sue hopes to visit several other European cities and countries: Spain, Paris, Dublin, and Prague, just to name a few! She has already made trips to Amsterdam and Ghent with fellow Mizzou students.

On top of classes, Sue, a strategic communications major, will be interning with the European-lifestyle magazine, Together.

If you would like to learn more about Sue's semester abroad, check out her blog at mskabroad.tumblr.com.

Sue (far left) with her roommates are pictured at the European Parliament.

Sue and London guest, Kelsey Merriam, represent Delta Gamma in front of Brussels park sculpture.

Meet Mu's 2012 Executive Board

President- Taylor Deppe

New Member Class- 2009

Major- Marketing

Previous Positions Held- vp: social standards

vp: programming- Grace Yim

New Member Class- 2010

Major- Journalism

vp: finance- Megan Elmendorf

New Member Class- 2010

Major- Accounting

vp: social standards- Elissa Curtis

New Member Class- 2010

Major- Occupational Therapy

Previous Positions Held- Director of New Members

vp: membership- Morgan Coleman

New Member Class- 2009

Major- Marketing

Previous Positions Held- Director of Recruitment Records

vp: member education- Maggie Gonzales

New Member Class- 2010

Major- Psychology/Counseling

vp: foundation- Lauren Wendell

New Member Class- 2011

Major- Journalism

vp: panhellenic- Maddie Conklin

New Member Class- 2010

Major- Broadcast Journalism

vp: communications- Mercedes Ordonez

New Member Class- 2010

Major- Political Science

Delta Gammas Hit the Slopes

Many members of Mu chapter spent the last week of winter break with a ski trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The trip was organized by Kathryn Bergmann (NMC '08), and the ladies who attended were able to stay in beautiful condos, and spend the day hitting the fresh powder on the mountains. Students from many universities were present for the fun week. This trip was a great end to the long winter break, and an opportunity for many sisters to reconnect after weeks of being apart.