October 23, 2011.
aKDPhi Member Wins Ms. Big Asian at the 19th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Week Competition in Pennsylvannia

At the 19th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Week (APAHW) Competition in Pennsylvannia, our very own Nancy Liu entered the competition amongst many others in a crowd of 150+ people and won her title as Ms. Big Asian on campus! She made an outstanding live voavl performance to Adele's "Someone Like You," and took home the title in the Hall of Flags.

For more information, please see the article by The Daily Pennsylvannian here.

 

October 16, 2011.
alpha Kappa Delta Phi's Northeast Sisterhood Rally Joins Hands in Support of the Avon Breast Cancer Awareness event in New York City 

alpha Kappa Delta Phi's yearly Northeast Sisterhood Rally gathered sisters from all the Northeast coast in the Big Apple and joined efforts in supporting our National Philanthropy at the New York Avon Breast Cancer Awareness walk on October 15-16. Thousands of women and men gathered to participate and contribute to the phenomenal event on Saturday's 26.2 mile run and continued through Sunday's 13.1 run. The fundraising efforts will provide people the opportunity to get the medical care they need regardless of their ability to pay, and provide leading research teams can receive vital support in their ongoing search for a cure. We are thankful for everyone who have participated as well as thankful for our members who contributed to the cause. 

For more information on future Avon Breast Cancer Walk's, please visit here.

August 16, 2011
alpha Kappa Delta Phi members from University of Illinois, Chicago on The Daily Illini

Members of alpha Kappa Delta Phi work together to paint the windows of The Smoothie King at the University of Illinois, Chicago on Green St. for their homecoming week on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. The daily Illini article illustrates our very own Regina Wang along with other members from the UIUC contributing to their schools yearly homecoming event. The event carries out their University's homecoming traditions while encouraging numerous school spirit and welcoming visitors from all over. It is with great pleasure that our members were able to contribute.

For more information, please see the article by The Daily Illini here.

 

March 14, 2011
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sets Up the Japan Relief & Recovery Fund

In light of the tragic events that have happened in Japan, alpha Kappa Delta Phi has set up the Japan Relief & Recovery Fund through Direct Relief International. Donations made through this fund will go directly to the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief fund. Direct Relief International is a medical assistance and disaster relief agency that sends medical aid to areas affected by emergencies. They have responded to many large-scale emergencies, including the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of 2004.

We urge all to join the global movement to aid the people of Japan in recovery efforts by donating what you can. With many of our own sisters currently living or with family living in Japan, it is important that we band together and take action to support those who have been affected by this disaster.

For more information and to donate, please click here. Thank you for all your support!

 

February 9, 2011
OU Chapter Receives First-Ever Women's Outreach Center Commitment to Women Award for 2010

The University of Oklahoma was honored by the Women's Outreach Center for their commitment to women's health. They received the Women's Outreach Center Committment to Women Award for 2010. For more information, see the article by The Oklahoma Daily here. Great job receiving this amazing award!

January 30, 2011
NAPA Celebrates 2011 International Badge Day

The National Panhellenic Conference has invited NAPA and its organizations to participate in their annual celebration of International Badge Day, "Keep Your Fraternal Experience Close to Your Heart."


It is a day/event set aside for women and men across the nation to wear their sorority/fraternity badges/pins or Greek letters in a celebration of sisterhood/brotherhood.

How can I participate?
Whether you're an alum or undergraduate, you can join us in the celebration. Organize an event for your colleagues, ask your mayor to issue a proclamation in recognition of International Badge Day. or become a fan on Facebook for upcoming events. We can celebrate in person, or we can celebrate online in our social media networks. For more resources, visit the NPC website, Facebook, or Twitter to check for updates on International Badge Day activities.

For more information, visit: International Badge Day

 

May 30, 2010
CUNY Baruch chapter raises over almost $6K toward Relay for Life

As an interest group at City University of New York Baruch, "The Essence of an Aspiring Sisterhood" (T.E.A.S.) was able to raise over $5,000 to capture second place in amount raised for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. The group, now officially recognized as the 46th chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi, set out to surpass that amount this year for the April 23 event.

After holding fundraisers such as a Relay for Life Dinner at Room 18 in SoHo, numerous bake sales, and a Free Hugs event with Lambda Phi Epsilon, the chapter was able to secure the first runner-up title once again, out of 86 teams. Team Captain Victoria Lee relayed in honor of her grandmother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and able to overcome this to become cancer-free. With a $2,500 goal listed on the fundraising site, Victoria was able to individually raise $4,170.01 as the event's top participant. Collectively, Baruch aKDPhi raised a total of $5,772.35 to donate to the American Cancer Society. The top fundraising teams were recognized as official sponsors on the event shirts, featuring alpha Kappa Delta Phi. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!

 

March 18, 2010
Operation Beautiful held at UF fights negative body image

Our University of Florida chapter recently held a forum in conjunction with their Women's Leadership Council regarding body image and definitions of "beauty." Their local campus newspaper covered the event in an article that can be found here. Great job in promoting positivity and empowerment!

March 1, 2010
Nu Chapter hosts THINK PINK Charity Ball

Penn State alpha Kappa Delta Phi continues to raise awareness and funds for our national philanthrophy, breast cancer awareness, through hosting a charity ball titled "THINK PINK." Held in late February, the event included dance, music, speeches, and auctions. For more, see the article from The Daily Collegian Online here.

March 1, 2010
International Badge Day 2010 - March 1

"Keep Your Fraternal Experience Close to Your Heart" and honor your Greek affiliation by wearing your letters today! Women from the National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) organizations will be joining the sororities from National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC), and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) to celebrate our sorority experience.

February 26, 2010
Congratulations to our two Miss Chinatown USA participants


Winners of the annual Miss Chinatown USA Pageant go on to become goodwill ambassadors for the Chinese community throughout the new year. Congratulations to sisters Anna Chiem (Miss Chinatown Chicago) and Angela Wang (Miss Chinatown Houston) for placing in the competition as 3rd and 4th Princesses, respectively. Anna also won the TVB Choice Award, based on online voting. National Board would like to commend our sisters for representing our sorority and contributing to the Asian American community. For more information on the pageant, please visit the official site.