Our four founders
Theta Facts
Symbol: Kite-shaped badge
Colours: Black and gold
Flower: Black and gold Pansy
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Theta is known internationally for its high scholarship standards, and our chapter is no exception. Our chapter's overall average is 82%, and many members of our chapter have received National, Provincial and Local scholarships, as well as major scholarships from UWO.
To help our sisters maintain levels of high scholastic achievement, our chapter has a number of initiatives in place. Our mentorship program is instrumental in ensuring that all of our members reach their full academic potential during their time in Theta.
One of Theta's aims is to achieve the highest scholarship, and our chapter gives members the support that they need to meet this goal.
Beyond our national focus within CASA and the Foundation, the members of Theta participate in numerous Philanthropy events within the London community.
Involvement in Community Events
Keeping Kids Warm
Last year Theta helped run a Valentines Day candy gram fundraiser to help raise money for the London charity Keeping Kids Warm. Our girls set up a booth in a residence where we then sold candy grams and teddy bears to students for Valentines Day. Theta helped to collect over $100!
London Children's Museum
Our girls volunteered their time on March Break, the London Children Museum's busiest time of the year. During this week we helped to assist in crafts, activities, etc.
Other Community Events
Theta is involved in several other community events including:
> UWO Relay For Life - Theta relay team!
> Terry Fox Run
> Run for the Cure
> "Trick or Eat"
> FIJI Campout
Gamma Epsilon's Annual Philanthropy Event
Our annual Philanthropy event, Air Bands . For this event, each fraternity gets in touch with their creative side and creates a unique dance. Their dances are then performed in front of an audience and of course, judges selected from each sorority. Last year's Air Bands was held in November 2010 and was a massive success, raising $1500 towards the London Merrymount Children's Centre.
Performing at Air Bands 2010
Theta's Involvement in:
- CASA (click to check out more info)
- Theta Foundation (click to check out more info)
At Theta, we believe the bonds of sisterhood are something that can never be broken. We feel so blessed to be surrounded by a group of such charismatic, intelligent, and caring women. We celebrate our bonds of sisterhood by participating in the exciting events organized by the Sisterhood Chair and our Member Development Committee throughout the semester.
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Our Sisterhood Chair is responsible for organizing several Formal Events throughout the year. She manages a committee of dedicated members who contribute their time and energy to planning Theta's most memorable events. Being on the committee is a great way to have a say in the location, music or even food choices of the most memorable night of the year. Finally, whether its planning study sessions, baking nights, or having lunch at the Wave UCC, our sisterhood events are an amazing way to bring the chapter together.
How to Join?
Recruitment beings again in January 2012!
If you have any questions about joining Kappa Alpha Theta, please don't hesitate to email askatheta_gmail.com or the Vice President Membership at andiejack__hotmail.com . We would love to answer any questions or hear comments you may have!
For more information about joining a sorority at the University of Western Ontario visit www.uwosororities.com .
Hope to see you soon!
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Thank You...
for visiting this site and for taking an interest in Greek life! Joining a Greek-letter organization is a wonderful way for your daughter to meet other women in pursuit of a post-secondary degree, gain leadership skills, serve the community, and establish lifelong friendships.
Kappa Alpha Theta was the first Greek-letter fraternity for women and was founded on the principles of attaining the highest scholarship and influencing the campus, community, and world for good. Kappa Alpha Theta seeks to complement your daughters academic experience by providing opportunities through which she can experience these true promises of membership. As a Theta, she will also experience the friendship, fun, and sisterhood that have kept our organization strong since 1870.
Katie Busby, PhD
International Fraternity President, 2008-2010
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Julie Jeffrey
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Melissa Hay
Megan Jennings
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Sommer Froats
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Sarah Cuddy
Alumnae Newsletter
An overview of the past year's events, interviews with alumnae and active members of Theta.
....Can not be published before recruitment! Email sgirdwoo_uwo.ca if you can't wait that long.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Hometown: Tecumseh, ON
Program: Nursing
Favourite memories from Theta: Pledge Service was my favourite memory, but the cherry on top to my Theta experience has to be the girls - my sisters who have made my university experience one that I will remember forever.
Position: Chair Development Officer
Hometown: Barrie, Ontario
Program: Major in English Literature
What I love about theta : I'm constantly surrounded by the most inspiring and hard working women, who are undoubtedly the best role models out there!
Court
Appointed
Special
Advocates
In 1989, the Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity adopted National CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) as its national philanthropy. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers who speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in court. CASA volunteers research the child's background details to help the court make a sound decision about the child's future.
Today, there are more than 68,000 advocates serving in more than 1,000 state and local program offices nationwide. CASA programs across the country are known by several different names, including Guardian ad Litem, Child Advocates and Voices for Children. Since the inception of CASA advocacy, volunteers have helped more than 240,000 abused and neg-lected children children find safe, permanent homes in which they can thrive.
For more information, please visit www.CASAforChildren.org.
Founded in 1960, the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation was the vision of Evelyn Widman Tunnicliffe, Eta/Michigan, the Foundation's first president appointed by Grand Council. Her vision was to put Fraternity "ideals into action" by helping individuals realize their fullest potential through rehabilitation, education, and involvement. Thanks to her commitment and the support of members who follow in her footsteps, the legacy of Evelyn Widman Tunnicliffe and her love for Kappa Alpha Theta carries on through the work of the Foundation.
The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable and educational tax-exempt organization, independent from the Fraternity, whose mission is to link members with resources to help them reach their fullest potential and to make a difference in the world. Created by Thetas for Thetas, the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation is dedicated to raising money for scholarships, educational and leadership grants, and financial hardship grants for our Kappa Alpha Theta members.
Awarding more than $1 million annually, what began in 1960 as a means of raising funds to support the philanthropic and educational opportunities for members of the Fraternity continues today as a pillar of support for its individual members, chapters, and the Fraternity at large.
For even more information, please visit www.kappaalphathetafoundation.org.
Position: Chief Recruitment Officer
Your Hometown: Winnepeg, Manitoba
Your Program: Social Science with Financial Economics and Psychology
Favourite Thing About Theta: I can't pinpoint an exact memory but I honestly love the feeling of walking into a class, the library, the gym, and seeing a sister It is such an awesome feeling to know there is always someone there for you, figuratively and literally!
Position: Chair Financial Officer
Hometown: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Program: Honours Business Administration (Richard Ivey School of Business)
What I love about Theta: Having a family away from home!
