Phi Sigma Sigma: Theta Chapter Alumnae

10/19/2026

What an incredible finish to our 2026 Theta Centennial Scholarship Fund Annual Appeal!

Thanks to the generosity of our Phi Sigma Sigma sisters, we’ve made remarkable progress toward building a lasting scholarship legacy for future generations.

And here’s something we can ALL be proud of: These results will allow the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation to award larger scholarships to our Theta women in the next scholarship cycle!

💙 Every gift mattered.
💛 Every sister made a difference.
🎓 Together, we’re making a bigger impact.

Your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to our sisterhood have made this a truly special year.

Our 2026 formal appeal is now complete, so let’s celebrate what we’ve accomplished together and the opportunities we’re creating for future generations of Phi Sigs.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping our sisters AIM HIGH!

10/13/2026

Excellent article in the Fall Alumni News written by our very own Pam Downey! 💙💛“Looking back I realize that sorority experience wasn’t just about college—it was about life.” 🌹

10/10/2026

Enjoy the 2026 Homecoming Parade!

Relive the sights, sounds and spirit of the 2026 University of Illi...

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

Here we go, ILLINI! Thanks to all the alumnae who came home, visited with our undergraduate sisters and took us back in time. A very sincere shout out for Patty Hahn and her staff and Priyansha Shah’s committee for all the back of the house details that welcomed us back. Enjoy the game and see you next year!

10/01/2026

We’ve got spirit, yes we do!
We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?

The Phi Sig Homecoming Committee extends a warm and personal welcome home to all Phi Sig alumnae this Homecoming week and on Saturday, October 3.

Please stop by the house for creative fun Saturday morning, ignite that Illini spirit at the pre-game tailgate and cheer on the Illini football team and Marching Illini Band at the 3:15 PM kickoff.

got tix? We still have tickets available in both sections of the Phi Sig block. RSVP and we will reach out with more information.

Check out all the activity details on the PHI SIG HOMECOMING 2026 event page where you can find the link for your RSVP.

Finally, please thank Phi Sig undergraduate sister and Homecoming Chair Priyanshah Shah ‘28 as well as the collegiates who volunteered their parking spots at the house for game day. Congratulations to the top three parking spot auction bidders: Mary Sladek Carroll, Laurie Wright Salsbury and Maggie Dickinson. Your generous bids and donations will support the members’ 2026/2027 Homecoming house project. Thank you!

See you soon.

I-L-L …

10/01/2026

Just a few more minutes before we close bids on the Homecoming parking spots! High bid is $200 and we have three spots available!

09/30/2026

Updated 10/1 - 5 new donors and $98,860 in total donations.

Dear Theta Sisters,

Today is the final day of our 2026 Annual Appeal for the Theta Centennial Scholarship Fund, and we have so much to celebrate!

Since fundraising began in April 2023, sisters and friends of Theta Chapter have contributed $97,930 toward the Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowment that will support Theta Chapter women for generations to come. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity that has brought us this far.

Our 2026 donors are recognized in the graphic below. We believe in being transparent with our supporters and celebrating the sisters who are helping make this dream a reality.

If you've supported the fund in the past and have been meaning to renew your gift, today is your chance to be counted among this year's donors:

Give securely here: https://phisigmasigma.givingfuel.com/theta-centennial

The formal part of the 2026 Annual Appeal wraps up today. But gifts are welcome any day of the year, and the giving link is always available here on our Theta Chapter Alumnae page. You are welcome to give whenever the time is right for you.

Our vision is to keep growing this endowment fund so it can provide meaningful scholarship support for Theta women far into the future. Every gift matters, every donor matters, and every sister who participates strengthens Theta's legacy.

Look for one final email before the end of the year, once all 2026 gifts are in, with our final totals and a last thank-you to our donors.

Thank you for believing in Theta Chapter, in our amazing undergraduate women, and in the power of sisters helping sisters.

AIM HIGH,

Theta Centennial Scholarship Committee
Marcia Bellows
Barbara Rendall Hochstadt
Laurie Wright Salsbury
Tracy Solida

PS. This post will be updated as new donations come in!

09/30/2026

As part of our commitment to transparency, we'd like to recognize the sisters who have made gifts to the Theta Centennial Scholarship Fund in 2026.

Since fundraising began in April 2023, sisters and friends of Theta have contributed an incredible $97,230 to establish a permanent scholarship fund that will support Theta women for generations to come.

Thank you to our 2026 donors:

Barb, Barbara (3), Jana, Jennifer, Julie, Karen, Kate (3), Kristin (2), Laurie (4), Lynn, Marcia, Margie, Mary, Melodi, Regina, Shannon, Sharon (2), Stephanie, Sue (3), Susan, Tori, Tracy, and Vicki.

Your generosity this year is helping us move ever closer to the $100,000 milestone and ensuring that future Theta sisters will benefit from scholarships for years to come.

If you've been meaning to make your gift, there's still time to join these sisters in building Theta's legacy. Every gift matters, and every donor becomes part of the story.

To learn more or give: https://phisigmasigma.givingfuel.com/theta-centennial

09/29/2026

We will be posting updates on the parking spot bidding during Chicago Bears commercial breaks in this thread.

Current highest bid: $150. We have three spots available for Saturday, October 3.