A women’s organization founded on October 15, 1885, the women of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Vermont truly embody "Real Strong Women". We pride ourselves on being a diverse group of women sharing a common thread of sisterhood and lifelong friendships. Local chapter Pi Alpha Alpha members became the chartering class of the Alpha Iota chapter, which was founded at UVM on June 14, 1921. Alph
a Iota currently consists of 70 active sisters who are extremely involved on campus, committed to academics and to giving back on a local and national level through our philanthropic endeavors. UVM Greek Life Individual Awards - Spring 2012:
- Pillar Award: Whitney Roth
- Pillar Award: Jacqueline Dall
- Public Ritual Award: Christina Bazzano
- Outstanding New Member Award: Loretta Costello
- Emerging Greek Leader Award: Katie McIntyre
- Commitment to Service Award: Olivia Santiago
- Greek Leadership Class Courage Award: Rachel Weiland
2011 Chapter Awards:
- Chapter of the Year (Sorority)
- 2011 Gold Chapter Status
- Excellence in Alumnae Relations
- Excellence in Philanthropy and Service
- Distinctive Programming - Kristin's Story Grant Recipient
- Formal Recruitment Achievement - Quota
- Values in Action - Vermont Hurricane Irene Relief
UVM Greek Life Individual Awards - Spring 2011:
- Greek Woman of the Year: Alex Mallea
- President of the Year: Jacqueline Dall
- Pillar Award: Jaclyn Battjes
- Commitment to Service: Danie Leahy
- Greek Scholar of the Year: Danie Leahy
- Emerging Greek Leader: Christina Bazzano
- Public Ritual Award: Rho Gamma for Formal Recruitment 2012
UVM Greek Life Awards - Spring 2010:
- Most Improved Chapter
- Outstanding Junior Award: Alex Mallea
- Excellence in Risk Management
- Excellence in Scholastic Achievement
- Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service
- Excellence in Recruitment: Achieving Quota/Total
- Excellence in New Member Programming
- 2010 Gold Level Status
Our chapter house is located at 384 Main Street, Burlington. The house was built in 1885 and is registered on the National Registry of Historic Places. Twenty women live in our chapter house each semester. Alpha Chi Omega Fast Facts:
-Founding location: DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
-Founding Date: October 15th, 1885
-Founders; Anna Allen, Olive Burnett, Bertha Deniston, Amy DuBois, Nellie Gamble, Bessie Grooms, and Estelle Leonard
-Colors: Scarlet red and olive green
-Flower: Red carnation
-Symbol: Lyre
-Open motto: "Together, Let Us Seek the Heights"
-Philanthropy: Supporting victims of domestic violence, Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
