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The purpose of Delta Gamma Phi is to promote social awareness within the community, and to form a bond between education and sisterhood. A democratic theory has been established to inspire, accompany, and illuminate us to our own individuality, and to establish a community which will eternally preserve and encourage these and all future goals.

Sisterhood. Education. Friendship. Love. Faith.

Fall 2008 Rush Schedule
Monday, September 8th
Meet the Greeks and Formal Rush
Come get to know what it's like being in a sorority. Meet all sororities to see which one might fit you best. Dress to impress!
Meet the Greeks is in the afternoon on the quad 10-2 and Formal Rush is the same night at 8PM in the Student Center (Funded by the SGA)

Tuesday, September 9th
Round Robin
A second chance to meet all the sororities here at Western in a less formal manner. Meet in the Student Center at 8PM. (Funded by the SGA)

Wednesday, September 10th
Carbo Load with the Sisters
Come indulge your sweet tooth while making stylish Tye-Dye T-shirts. Meet in the Student Center at 730PM.

Thursday, September 11th
Giant Pong with TKE
Come enjoy a night of dry beruit with the charming men of TKE. Meet in the Student Center at 730PM.

Friday, September 12th
Team building at Build-A-Bear
Come join the sisters as we venture to Build-a-Bear to make some new furry friends then join us to watch Western Football team. Meet in Student Center at 615PM.

Monday, September 13th
BBQ with ZBT
Come enjoy a tasty meal with the sisters and the brothers of ZBT at the Belmont. Meet in Student Center at 630PM.

Tuesday, September 14th
Watch your favorite TV Shows with Sigma Chi Come join us at the Student Center Theater with Sigma Chi and enjoy shows such as Beverly Hills, 90210, and Greek. Meet in the student Center at 730PM.

Wednesday, September 15th
Formal Dinner with the Sisters
Meet at the Newman Center for a nice formal sit down dinner with the sisters at 7PM.

Friday, September 19th
Greek Bid Celebration By Invitation Only

During the spring of 1990, five friends, Jiuliellen McConnell, Julie Jennings, Elisa Moles, Pamela Czajka and Lorena Nissly, discussed the initial steps to bring a new sorority to the campus of Western Connecticut State University. Christopher Norris, the President and Founding Father of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, helped us with our direction and assisted us in our name and purpose.

The first step was at the Student Affairs Office; where we met with Dean Dozier, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. He advised us to petition to organize which meant writing a constitution, approval by the Greek Council, approval of our constitution by the Rules Committee, approval by the Student Government Association (SGA) and lastly, find someone to be oour advisor.

Writing the constitution was the most difficult of all the tasks. In our constitution wer presented the foundation of our sorority which is a bond between women on campus and sisters that will remain incessant "together forever" with one another. Before we knew it this step was successfully completed on April 25, 1990.

The approval of the Greek Council was our next step. We went to a meeting and expressed our interest to organize. Our constitution was reviewed by the council. We were asked, "What was our purpose to organize a new sorority?" We answered, "To promote a bond between women, sisterhood and education." Through a unanimous vote our organization was accepted by Greek Council on April 30, 1990.

A few days later our constitution was passed by the Rules Committee, an advisory committee that looks over organizations' constitutions, with flying colors on May 2, 1990.

Next it was on to the Student Government Association where our constitution was reviewed and approved. So, as of May 7, 1990, Delta Gamma Phi Sorority became an established and recognized organization at Western Connecticut State University.

Our last step was to find an advisor. We needed a full-time faculty member who was either a teacher or administrator at the University. Dean Muska, the advisor of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, helped us by asking a colleague, Lorraine Capobianco, who accepted this position. She worked both in Old Main and as a math teacher here at Western Connecticut State University.

Our five sisters quickly grew to thirteen. They were: Melissa Gwiazdowski, Jennifer Chila, Sandra Carbonaro, Josephine Iorio, Natalie Giddings, Rachel Whitehead, cathy Vidal and Jaimey Fauloise. We not only became sisters but friends as well. We had meetings once a week during our first summer to get ready for the upcoming year.

Since the beginning, our sorority concentrates on helping many organizations such as: The Connecticut Society to Prevent Blindness, The Good Neighbor House, The Salvation Army, the March of Dimes, Western Connecticut Child Care Center, and many others. Today, our philanthropy is the Natinal Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). In attempt to keep our sisterhood bond strong, we indulge in many social activities throughout the year.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

NORD was established in 1983 by patients and families who worked together to get the Orphan Drug Act passed. This legislation provides financial incentives to encourage development of new treatments for rare diseases. It is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research and service. There are more than 6,000 rare disorders that, taken together, affect approximately 25 million Americans. For almost twenty years, NORD has served as the primary non-governmental clearinghouse for information on rare disorders. NORD also provides referrals support groups and other sources of assistance.

American Cancer Society: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Making Strides Against Breast cancer is the American Cancer Society's premier event to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Since 1993, 4 million walkers have raised more than $280 million through Making Strides. The majority of Making Strides events take place during Breast cancer Awareness Month in October. Breast cancer is the number one reason people call the American Cancer Society.

WCSU Child Care Center

The Western Connecticut State University Child Care Center is licensed by the State of Connecticut and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The WCSU Childcare Center exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for preschool and school age children. Their focus is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children's desire to be life-long learners.

All content in this section of the site was taken from their respective websites.
Please click on images for more information about the organizations.

EXECUTIVE BOARD
President	Vice President	Treasurer	Secretary
Sergeant-at-arms	Membership Director	Historian	Academic Director
COMMITTEE HEADS
Fundraising	Philanthropy	Rush	Social
Formal

Founding Sisters & First Five Starters
1. Jiuliellen McConnell
2. Julie Jennings
3. Elisa Moles
4. Pam Czajka
5. Lorena Nissley
6. Missey Gwiazdowski
7. Jen Chila
8. Sandra Carbonaro
9. Josephine Iorio
10. Natalie Giddings
11. Rachel Whitehead
12. Cathy Vidal
13. Jaimey Faulise

Alpha Class
14. Dawn Chin
15. Emily Colon
16. Kristi Deane
17. Kerri Fecarotta
18. Amy Horan
19. (no longer a sister)
20. Khim Neagn
21. (no longer a sister)
22. Gabreille Weinberg

Beta Class
23. Jackie Chasney
24. Tanya Lewis
25. Gina Paterno

Gamma Class
26. J'mine Gavrell
27. Linda Nappi
28. Yvette Burgos
29. Pam Franklin
30. Darlene Miele
31. Jen Silva

Delta Class
32. Julianna Russack
33. Michille Cyr

Epsilon Class
34. Leigh Boutiler
35. Jolie Konopaske
36. Ashley Ware
37. Stephanie Ryan
38. Gayle Begnal
39. Loraellen Doesburg
40. Kristine Loeber
41. Kirsten Diccico

Zeta Class
42. Andrea Martin

Eta Class
43. Amy Bondeson
44. (no longer a sister)
45. Jennifer Birkenberger
46. Amy Petrella
47. Jennifer Winn
48. Laura McArthur
49. Michele Degirolamo
50. (no longer a sister)

Theta Class
51. Rhonda Swartz
52. (no longer a sister)
53. Shari Liistro

Iota Class
54. Melissa Talarczyk
55. Laurie Leach

Kappa Class
56. Sandra Goetz
57. Kristin Mack-Schaedler
58. Christine Mucherino
59. Laura Meyers
60. Tanya Sokolowski

Lambda Class
61. Amy Beauchemin
62. (no longer a sister)

Mu Class
63. Michelle Alexander

Nu Class
64. Janine Mancuso
65. Jennifer Lockhart
66. Kelly Edson
67. Dana Frisbe
68. Katie Manning

Xi Class
69. Dianna Tennant
70. (no longer a sister)

Omicron Class
71. Christina Albuquerque
72. Kim Spinelli (Honored Sister)

Pi Class
73. Sarah Shatney
74. Patricia Lemoine
75. Annelie Chavernac
76. Margaret Sullivan
77. Amanda Soresino
78. Nicole Monsam
79. (no longer a sister)

Rho Class
80. Linda Rowland
81. Jennifer Schoeller

Sigma Class
83. Donna Pitts
84. Michelle Giordano
85. Dawn Jones
86. Michelle Assad
87. Jamie Bergers
88. Laura Kilson
89. (no longer a sister)
90. (no longer a sister)

Tau Class
91. Jennifer Cattel

Upsilon Class
92. Jennifer Alex
93. Jessica Springer
94. Jennie Levine
95. Melanie LaFlam
96. Allison Iacovacci
97. Jennifer Caselli
98. Yola Haddad
99. Courtney Elias

Phi Class
100. (no longer a sister)
101. (no longer a sister)
102. Laren Perry

Chi Class
103. (no longer a sister)
104. Elizabett Ann Mora

Psi Class
105. Emillie Gross
106. Jacqueline Agostini
107. (no longer a sister)
108. Erin (Pocock) Emmerson

Omega Class
109. Gina Voss
110. Kimie Kull
111. Dannielle Grant
112. Tina Pranger
113. Stacey Marotto
114. Bobbie-Lynn Thorn
115. Mary Robertshaw
116. Katie Andrew
117. Katie Thorp
118. Shayna Golet
119. Chelsea Sabo
120. Bethan Onofrio

Alpha Alpha Class
121 Amanda Walsh
122. Sayyaphone Duangdara
123. (no longer a sister)
124. Loraine Wentworth

Alpha Beta Class
125. Samantha Fournier
126. Jenny Auger
127. Caitlin Houlihan
128. (no longer a sister)

Alpha Gamma Class
130. Laura Deprofio


Alpha Delta Class
132. (no longer a sister)


Alpha Epsilon Class
135. Linsey Hobbs

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or if you just want to get to know the sisters of Delta Gamma Phi Sorority,
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