Introduction
Mayville State University is a public institution of higher learning in Mayville, North Dakota. It is a small university that offers students the chance to experience a close-knit community while pursuing their education. The university offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sororities. Sororities are organizations that provide female students with opportunities for leadership, community service, and social connections. Mayville State University has four sororities: Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, and Kappa Delta. In this blog post, we will explore these sororities, their history, and what they offer to students at Mayville State University.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII) is a sorority that was founded on January 2, 1897, at Barnard College in New York City. The sorority’s mission is to inspire ambition and to promote lifelong learning and friendship. The sorority’s colors are cardinal red and white, and its flower is the jacqueminot rose. AOII has over 160 collegiate chapters and more than 200 alumnae chapters in the United States and Canada. The sorority’s philanthropy is arthritis research and education. The Mayville State University chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi was established in 1967.
The AOII chapter at Mayville State University has a strong commitment to philanthropy and community service. The chapter holds events such as a walk-a-thon to raise money for arthritis research and a spaghetti feed to raise money for local charities. The chapter also participates in the university’s homecoming parade and sponsors a “Kiss Away Cancer” event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The chapter’s members also participate in other organizations on campus, such as the Student Senate and the Education Club. The AOII chapter at Mayville State University offers its members opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and friendship.
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) is a sorority that was founded on November 15, 1901, at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. The sorority’s mission is to inspire women to lead, to serve, and to make a difference. The sorority’s colors are crimson, pearl white, and palm green, and its flower is the aster. ASA has over 140 collegiate chapters and more than 100 alumnae chapters in the United States. The sorority’s philanthropy is Special Olympics.
The Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter at Mayville State University was established in 2015. The chapter is committed to promoting sisterhood, leadership, and service. The chapter participates in events such as a fall philanthropy event to raise money for Special Olympics and a spring philanthropy event to raise money for local charities. The chapter also participates in the university’s homecoming parade and sponsors a “Donuts for Dads” event to celebrate Father’s Day. The chapter’s members also participate in other organizations on campus, such as the Student Senate and the Psychology Club. The ASA chapter at Mayville State University offers its members opportunities for personal and professional growth, leadership development, and community service.
Alpha Sigma Tau
Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) is a sorority that was founded on November 4, 1899, at Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The sorority’s mission is to promote the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members. The sorority’s colors are emerald green and gold, and its flower is the yellow rose. AST has over 100 collegiate chapters and more than 90 alumnae chapters in the United States.
The Alpha Sigma Tau chapter at Mayville State University was established in 1991. The chapter is committed to promoting leadership, service, and personal growth. The chapter participates in events such as a spring philanthropy event to raise money for local charities and a fall service event to support the local community. The chapter also participates in the university’s homecoming parade and sponsors a “Relay for Life” event to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The chapter’s members also participate in other organizations on campus, such as the Student Senate and the English Club. The AST chapter at Mayville State University offers its members opportunities for personal and professional development, leadership experience, and community involvement.
Kappa Delta
Kappa Delta (KD) is a sorority that was founded on October 23, 1897, at State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. The sorority’s mission is to promote academic success, community service, and leadership development. The sorority’s colors are olive green and pearl white, and its flower is the white rose. KD has over 160 collegiate chapters and more than 500 alumnae chapters in the United States and Canada. The sorority’s philanthropy is Prevent Child Abuse America.
The Kappa Delta chapter at Mayville State University was established in 1966. The chapter is committed to promoting academic excellence, community involvement, and personal growth. The chapter participates in events such as a fall philanthropy event to raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America and a spring philanthropy event to raise money for local charities.
The chapter also participates in the university’s homecoming parade and sponsors a “Shamrock Shootout” event to raise awareness and funds for its philanthropy. The chapter’s members also participate in other organizations on campus, such as the Student Senate and the Music Club. The KD chapter at Mayville State University offers its members opportunities for leadership development, personal growth, and community service.
Conclusion
Sororities at Mayville State University provide female students with opportunities for personal and professional growth, leadership development, and community involvement. Each sorority has a unique history, mission, and philanthropy, and offers its members a chance to make lifelong friendships and make a difference in their communities. Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, and Kappa Delta are all dedicated to promoting the values of scholarship, leadership, and service, and are integral parts of the Mayville State University community.