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The Lyre, Winter 2011 / Life is What Happens When We’re Making Other Plansby Cherí O’Neill, Executive Director (Gamma Mu, Ball State University) Before coming to Alpha Chi Omega, I was in the midst of a career change from 17 years in higher education to a private therapy practice focusing on women.  My goal was to work with women to help them live the lives of their dreams, to help [...] Continue Reading
The Lyre, Winter 2011 / Finding Your Whyby Jenny Pratt, Director of Leadership Initiatives (Pi Beta Phi, Franklin College) I want to ask you a question.  And, I do not want you to take it lightly. Your answer will be uniquely yours, and it is important.  By important, I mean really important; it’s potentially of life-changing importance.  It’s not a very long question, but [...] Continue Reading
The Lyre, Winter 2011 / Together Let Us Seek…Serenityby Malena Lott (Psi, University of Oklahoma) Andy Williams may croon that “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but then again, he’s a guy. Of course it’s wonderful for men!  They wake up one day and the tree is decorated, the feast is prepared, the packages are bought and wrapped, and the holiday tunes playlist [...] Continue Reading
The Lyre, Winter 2011 / Breaking the Silence: Speaking Her TruthSeinquis Slater, a 2008 initiate of the Alpha Pi chapter at the University of North Dakota, was a typical college woman—studying hard during the day and having too much fun at night.  Then, following a devastating sexual assault, her life turned upside down.  Now, Seinquis is a healthy, thriving graduate student and advocate against [...] Continue Reading
Meet our Real, Strong Woman of the Month!Learn about Sarah Gammons. Continue Reading
New volunteer opportunity: MyJourney Specialists!MyJourney Specialists will assist with implementing Alpha Chi Omega’s four-year life-skills curriculum for collegians.  Continue Reading
The Consultant Chronicles: Make It Countby Stephanie Chavez (Iota Omega, Carthage College) As 2012 begins, we take advantage of the fresh, new start in front of us.  A new year brings the excitement of starting over.  It is the chance to get rid of the good to make room for the great.  We take time to reflect on the previous year and [...] Continue Reading
2012 Convention Page application now onlineCollegians, you can apply to be a Convention Page!  Continue Reading
Apply to be a student trustee!Applications are now being accepted for student trustee for the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue Reading
Kristin’s Storyby Andrea Cooper, Presenter of Kristin’s Story (Delta Delta Delta Sorority) In July 1998, my life changed drastically.  It was an absolutely wonderful change.  As most of you know, we lost our daughter, Kristin, an Alpha Chi Omega of Omicron chapter at Baker University, to suicide, New Year’s Eve, 1995. At the Tri Delta Convention that July, I [...] Continue Reading
2012-13 Scholarship Application available nowbe considered eligible. Continue Reading
Apply now for the first Alpha Chi Omega Global Service Initiatives trip!The Alpha Chi Omega Global Service Initiative combines direct service, global immersion and Alpha Chi Omega principles and values into one unique experience. While traveling with sisters from across the country, participants will build, rebuild or remodel areas and structures of need; experience local customs and cultures; connect the experience to their Alpha Chi Omega experience; and be forever changed by the opportunity. Continue Reading
Register now for MyJourney Implementation and Facilitation Training!  Continue Reading
The Consultant Chronicles: Leadership—Is it in you?by Laura Nelson (Zeta Xi, University of North Carolina-Greensboro) We all have the capability to serve as leaders for our organization. Over my travels, I have seen leadership in presidents and I have seen leadership in those members who volunteer to give up a Friday night to pick up a car-less consultant and take her out to [...] Continue Reading
Thank An Elf Todayby Malena Lott (Psi, University of Oklahoma)   “Mom, I’m thirsty.” “Can you resize that ad, like, before noon?” “Hon, would you pick up my prescription while you’re out today?” It’s no wonder I love this time of year: I’m obviously an elf disguised as your typical suburban work-at-home mom and wife. Not only does this Giving Season require gift-giving, but [...] Continue Reading
Check out our newest volunteer spotlight!Each month we highlight alumnae who give their time and talent to Alpha Chi Omega. Continue Reading
Real, Strong Women Having Real Conversationsby Josh Welch (Assistant Director Residence & Greek Life,  University of Central Missouri) Alpha Chi Omega’s Alcohol Skills Training Program Approach to Empowering Women As a part of the Alpha Chi Omega ASTP facilitator team I am excited to join the women of Alpha Chi Omega in REAL conversations, specifically about alcohol use and how to approach the [...] Continue Reading
The Consultant Chronicles: Coming Home to Alpha Chi Omegaby Alex Mallea (Alpha Iota, University of Vermont) You know the feeling when you’ve been away from home for a while? Going to a college that was three thousand miles away from “home” always made me feel so grateful when I was given the opportunity to travel home.  I found myself dressing a little nicer and anxious [...] Continue Reading
What's the housing department been up to?Check out the renovations, repairs and re-dos that our collegiate chapter houses underwent in summer 2011. Continue Reading