News Release

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February 25, 2005

Boise State's Alpha Chi Omega Celebrates Anniversary, Helps Charity

In observance of 35 years on the Boise State University campus, Alpha Chi Omega sorority has planned anniversary events and will hold a diaper drive to benefit the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.

An open house will be held from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Alpha Chi Omega house located on Chrisway Drive.  This will be a time for friends and sisters to reminisce and view updates to the chapter house, which has been home to the organization for more than 30 years.

Alumnae and collegiate members are invited to a formal banquet later that evening at the Owyhee Plaza, 1109 Main St. in Boise. For more information, contact Jerilyn Grow at (208) 631-8794 or AChiOalums@yahoo.com.

Diapers and baby supplies will be collected to benefit the WCA shelter as part of the anniversary event and in correlation with Alpha Chi Omega’s national philanthropy effort, Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence. Donations may be made at either of the above events or by contacting Alpha Chi Omega at (208) 344-6620. 

The Epsilon Nu chapter of Alpha Chi Omega was established at Boise State College in 1970.  It is the second longest standing Greek organization on campus after Kappa Sigma fraternity, which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Currently the Boise State Greek community includes six organizations, all of which promote leadership and civic involvement both on campus and throughout the community. 

Alpha Chi Omega fraternity was founded in 1885, before the term “sorority” was coined. It is represented on 131 campuses nationwide and boasts more than 180,000 initiated members. Notable alumnae include Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice; Miss America 2005, Diedre Downs; and ABC’s Bachelorette, Trista Rehn. 

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Contacts: Jerilyn Grow, Alpha Chi Omega, (208) 631-8794 or Kelly Larrinaga, chapter president, (208) 344-6620

Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005