Participation in Activities develops us into well-rounded people.  We engage with others to develop outside interests and expose us to new and differing points of view.   By contributing in the larger world, we demonstrate that Chi Omega makes a difference in the lives of women.

9/2/2010 - Information Night
9/7/2010 - Sorority Orientation
9/8/2010 - Sorority Orientation
9/9/2010 - Recruitment Begins
9/12/2010 - Recrutiment Ends
10/9/2010 - Alumni Brunch
11/6/2010 - Songfest
11/12/2010 - Chi O Casino

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Lambda Delta Chapter, KSU
618 East Summit Street
Kent, OH 44240
phone: (330) 678-9000

President:
Erica Rodenbaugh
erodenba@kent.edu

Friendship is what binds us to each other and to our Fraternity.  The friendships we develop in Chi Omega give us a home across geography and generations and give us lasting support throughout our lives.

Thinking about attending Graduate School? Use this tool from GradView.com to find a program near you!

Sisterhood and High Standards means that we are women of integrity and good character.  We have high expectations for ourselves and for our Sisters.  We strive daily to be role models to others.

Membership in Chi Omega is for a lifetime. Our network of Sisters and the spirit of Chi Omega are a home wherever you are. We invite you to connect!

Erica Rodenbaugh	erodenba@kent.edu	President
Stephanie Howlett	showlet1@kent.edu	Vice President
Emily Horne	ehorne3@kent.edu	Secretary
Lauren Levitt	llevitt@kent.edu	Treasurer
Stephanie LaVoie	slavoie@kent.edu	New Member Educator
Kendall Lehrman	klehrma2@kent.edu	Personnel Chairman
Kelly Shaw	kshaw5@kent.edu	Recruitment Chairman
Brittany Drury	bdrury@kent.edu	Panhellenic Delegate

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation is Chi Omega Fraternity's National Philanthropy. Since the start of our alliance, Chi Omegas have made a difference in many children's lives through volunteering time, talents, and dollars. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored Chi Omega for the incredible volunteer efforts of our members.
In 2008, we were recognized for the Most Creative Service Project for Whitening for Wishes. With the generous donation of times and service, Dr. Michael Freeman, a dentist and father of then Recruitment Chair Lauren Freeman, whitened the teeth of nearly 30 chapter members, family and friends with the proceeds divided among our three favorite charities: the Make-A-Wsh Foundation (national), allowing us to qualify to grant our first Wish; Relay for Life (campus), honoring a sister who recently lost her father to cancer; and the MS Walk (local), where we accompanied a sister and her family, one of whom struggles daily with MS. In addition, we raised several hundred dollars with Get Sloppy for Wishes, a sloppy joe dinner at the house and another $1,200 at the Walk for Wishes at the Zoo this summer. The women of Lambda Delta are eager to work towards new philanthropy goals for the upcoming year.

Why should YOU choose Chi Omega?

We are genuine.
We are diverse.
We are unique.
We are loyal.
We are scholarly.
We are Lambda Delta.

Famous Members:

"In my own life, I have come to truly appreciate the lessons Chi Omega teaches. It gives us the path of confidence to succeed - as mothers, as professionals, as citizens of the world. No matter the path we choose, Chi Omega makes a difference." - Sela Ward - Actress

Lucy Lui - Actress
Harper Lee - Author of "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Heather Locklear - Actress of Spin City
Liza Huber - Actress of Passions
Cybill Shepard - Actress
Joyce Dewitt - Actress of Three's Company
Shelly Long - Actress
Kathryn Grant Crosby - Actress and wife of Bing Crosby
Natalie Allen - CNN Anchor
Pat Head Summit - Coach of 1984 US Women's Basketball Olympic Champions and Head Coach of Women's Basketball at the University of Tennessee
Mary Ann Mobley - Actress and former "Miss America"
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs - Artist known for signiture majolica dinnerware, painted glassware, linens, and furniture
Joanne Woodward - Academy Award winning Actress for role in "The Three Faces of Eve"; Producer; Director; married to the late Paul Newman
Susan Helms - NASA Astronaut and first woman to live on the International Space Station
Alice Sheets Marriott - Marriot Hotel Executive and Co-founder of the Marriott Corporations
Lauren Hutton - Model
Sylvia Hitchcock - Miss Universe
Kacey Cummings -  A Lambda Delta who is an Actress and Disney Princess


Chi Omega: Breaking the Stereotype Since 1895 Lara Mikoleit, Lambda Delta of Chi Omega, KSU

I am in a sorority and,
I am not afraid to break a sweat in a gym.
I am in a sorority and,
I can challenge any guy in foosball.
I am in a sorority  and,
I can tailgate with the best of them.
I am in a sorority and,
I go to football games for the football.
I am in a sorority and,
I can mud ride like any Arkansas native.
I am in a sorority and,
I can sing and dance as well as any Broadway star.
I am in a sorority and,
I can whip anyone into fashion shape.
I am in a sorority and,
I can thread a sewing machine in 15 seconds.
I am in a sorority and,
I go to Classic Rock concerts.
I am in a sorority and,
I've read more than just Cosmo and Glamour.
I am in a sorority and,
I lettered in 3 high school sports.
I am in a sorority and,
I can make the best darn chocolate cake.
I am in a sorority and,
I can change a tire.
I am in a sorority and,
I have 90 amazing sisters.
I am in a sorority and above all,
I AM A CHI OMEGA!

It all began on April 5, 1895, at the University of Arkansas when four young women, with the help of a local dentist, established the secrets and symbolism that today bind over 260,000 women. This small band of women founded Chi Omega after realizing a need for an organization that would foster both friendship and respect for the potential and inherent value of women. Over the years, Chi Omega has provided its members with unique opportunities in leadership, scholarship, and lifelong friendship - striving to provide each Sister with a commitment to personal integrity, excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits, intergenerational participation, community service, leadership opportunities and social enrichment.

Career and Personal Development prepares us for life’s work and makes us marketable regardless of the path we choose.  Sisters serve as mentors and coaches along the way.  Chi Omega promotes personal growth and teaches us to work earnestly at whatever we choose to do.

Chi Omega is FUN! Every year, over 5,000 young women across America join the largest women’s fraternity in the world for sisterhood and lifelong friendships.

For more information, please visit the Panhellenic website!

Sincere Learning and Creditable Scholarship means that we care about our intellectual development.  We embrace the spirit and excitement of learning throughout our lives and encourage others to better themselves.

Community Service means that we want to make a difference on our campuses and in our communities.  We know that giving back to others unselfishly makes the world a better place and makes us better people.   Serving and giving helps to connect us.

We want to congratulate four wonderful chapter members, Sarah Oliveri, Joanne Reid, Jessica Jerew and Maggie Hirshouer, that won scholarships totaling over $4,000, sponsored by Chi Omega Alumnae from Cleveland East, Cleveland West, Columbus, State of Ohio, and the Foundation as well as KSU Greek Alumni. The chapter averaged again averaged a 3.000 for spring semester, with 47 women achieving over a 3.000, including 6 sisters with 4.000s.

Chi Omega’s symbols are a visual representation of our purposes and ideals.

The Chi Omega Symphony has reflected the purposes of Chi Omega members since its composition in 1904 by Ethel Switzer Howard on the eve of her initiation into the Xi Chapter of Chi Omega at Northwestern University.

Our chapter, Lambda Delta, was founded on June 7th, 1947. We were the first chapter to be founded on the Kent State University campus. We pride ourselves in being a diverse and welcoming chapter in which each member is accepted for who she is and who she wants to become.

Throughout the year, we raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and participate in the local Multiple Sclerosis Walk each spring. We are very supportive of the rest of the Greek community and participate in other Greek sponsored philanthropies such as Lipsync, Derby Days, and Songfest.