Mu Tau Mu of Alpha Chi Omega

Congratulations Marisa ZU '88 on the birth of her son! Details and link to photos are here!!

The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation is seeking Alpha Chi Omegas, collegiate and alumnae, who need financial assistance for educational expenses for the 2008-09 academic year!

Sound interesting?   Why not apply for an Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Scholarship?!

More than $103,000 in scholarships was awarded to Alpha Chi Omegas, both undergraduate and graduate students, for the current 2007-08 academic year.   What’s even more exciting is that the Foundation has more than $120,000 to award in scholarships for 2008-09!  

The application deadline is quickly approaching!   All completed 2008-09 scholarship applications and supporting materials must be RECEIVED at Alpha Chi Omega Headquarters by March 15, 2008.   Visit the home page of our web site at www.alphachiomega.org to complete the application electronically.

What scholarships are available for whom?  
• Several scholarships are earmarked for members whose chapter is in and/or who reside in the following states:   California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
• There are scholarships earmarked for those studying in certain fields including English, law, engineering, communications, speech, nursing, drama, journalism, social services and music.
• Of course, many scholarships are available to all qualified applicants regardless of chapter, state of residency or field of study.

So, don’t miss out on this great opportunity—apply today!   Contact Betsy Retherford, Foundation Funds Coordinator, with any questions via e-mail at bretherford@alphachiomega.org or via phone at 317-579-5050 ext 230.

Our spring schedule of MTM Executive Board meetings is posted here. As always everyone is welcome to attend and also to review our agenda and transcripts - all are posted in the File Cabinet on our private site.

17 Songs, 14 women, 1 great cause - raising funds for domestic violence shelters.

"14 independent female artists (including Alpha Chi Omega alumna Trish Lester, Alpha Psi, UCLA) sing out against domestic violence. Laughter, tears, triumph and empowerment. Blues, rock, folk. A range of styles and topics. CD comes with an all lyrics 20 page booklet... The major portion of the proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to women's domestic violence shelters."

Women on the Move are also performing live shows benefiting local shelters - see the schedule here.

Order the critically acclaimed CD here. $15 (available on CD or mp3).

As always you can support two of Alpha Chi Omega's causes at once - domestic violence awareness and fine arts appreciation - by visiting MTM's Music for DVA website! Proceeds from the featured musical selections benefit domestic violence shelters and programs!

Congratulations to Meghan ZU '96 and her family on the birth of her second son in September!! See photos here and here and all the details here! Thank you Meghan for sharing all your news!!