Activities
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.
Philanthropy
In addition to our national philanthropy, the
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Chi Omegas also actively participate in charitable events organized by other student groups throughout the entire year.
At this year's
Relay for Life, which benefits the American Cancer Society, our sisters won the award for the most money raised on site. We also hosted Wash U's first
Rent-a-Pet fundraiser, where
students and community members could donate money in order to
spend time with dogs. The event was such a success that we now hold it multiple times per year! Chi Omegas are also enthusiastic participants of
Dance Marathon, an all-night dance party that fundraises for the Children's Miracle Network. Dance Marathon 2009 raised over $130,000 for Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center and St. Louis Children's Hospital.
ThurtenE Carnival, hosted by ThurtenE Junior Honorary, is an incredible community carnival that brings together over 50 student groups in a fun, entertaining event for the greater St. Louis community. Proceeds from the carnival benefit local charities. Each year, Greek chapters design and build unique facades as well as write and perform original plays during the carnival. Chi Omega has partnered with Beta Theta Pi fraternity for the past five carnivals. In 2006, our Egyptian-theme play was named
Best Production. In 2007, we received the
Green Award for being the most environmentally-friendly group at the Carnival, and in 2009 we won the
Spirit Award for our unending enthusiasm for the event!
Chi Omega also supports other Greeks in their philanthropy events, which include:
- AEPhi Phi Pheast
- Alpha Phi's Phi Ball
- Alpha Omicron Pi's Rose Bowl
- Delta Gamma Anchor Splash
- Kappa Karaoke
- Pi Phi Down 'n Dirty
- Beta 4Square
- Phi Delta Theta ALS Run for Your Life
- SigEp Self-Defense
- Sigma Chi Derby Days
- Sigma Nu Knockout Tournament
- ZBT Get on the Ball
Last year, we were the top scoring sorority in Kappa Karaoke for the 4th year in a row! We have also won the powderpuff football tournament during Sigma Chi Derby Days for the last 3 years, and won Sig Nu Knockout basketball game 2 of the past 3 years. This year, we won Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash for the sixth time! Way to go ladies
Social
Social enrichment is just another perk of being a Chi Omega. We host a variety of social events throughout the year, such as crush parties, date parties, mixers with fraternities and other sororities, semi-formal, and formal. We have held events all over St. Louis; from art galleries to the Hard Rock Cafe, there's always people to meet and new places to explore!
SisterhoodFriendship
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. Whether we are making memories on a Sisterhood Retreat, apple-picking at Eckert's Farm, or riding down the Meramec River on our annual Float Trip, the friends we make in Chi Omega will stand with us throughout our entire lives.
