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The LowDown, March 2020
Description:
This newsletter provides brief updates on Sigma Kappa events and and activities, including national philanthropy.
Date/Date Range:
03/00/2020
People Mentioned/Pictured:
Foster, Grace Ruth
Chapter:
Alpha
University:
Colby College
The LowDown, March 2020
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The LowDown
a Sigma Kappa quarterly newsletter
[FROM THE ARCHIVES]
"We tread our paths so easily, Now worn quite smooth by other feet, We scarce will deign to look
upon The rougher paths, which may ours meet. So we forget that our smooth way Was once as
rough and hard as these; That many traveled painfully, That we might travel on in lease."
- Grace Foster, Alpha, Colby College
From the Autumn 1921 Sigma Kappa Triangle, celebrating 50 years of women's admission to Colby
College
A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT
HEADLINES
How long will colleges
Our world is changing quickly as we navigate
have flexibility to offer
unprecedented circumstances. It's hard to embrace all that
online classes due to
is happening when there is still so much uncertainty. We
coronavirus?
understand how you are feeling and know each of you is
For students with
working hard to support those around you. I want to
express my deep appreciation for stepping up during this
disabilities, a mass
shift to online courses
crisis. I encourage you to remain positive, lead with
fearlessness and find ways to practice small acts of kindness
comes with deep
concerns
as we develop new ways to engage and stay connected.
[Read the rest of the national president's message here.]
University labs head
to the front lines of
SUPPORTING OUR SISTERS
coronavirus
containment
Sisters will be impacted financially in the days and weeks
March is Women's
ahead, and the Sigma Kappa Foundation is prepared to
History Month
help. The Foundation offers emergency grants for both
collegians and alumnae in extreme need. Applications are
State court denies
available on our website.
Harvard's motion to
dismiss
If you are able to help your sisters, donations can be made
to the following funds:
On the Trail of
America's First
Alumnae Heart Fund
Women to Vote
Collegiate Emergency Fund
PULSE Fund
Winter 2020 Sigma
Kappa
Triangle: A Sigma
MAY = MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Kappa's Journey
The mental health of our members is more important than
BOOK CLUB
ever during these trying times. To prepare for Mental Health
READS
Awareness Month, we would like to remind you that Sigma
Kappa has partnered with Talkspace to make it easy and
April: "The Care and
convenient for members to connect with a licensed
Feeding of
counselor - from anywhere, at any time. Collegiate
Ravenously Hungry
members have access to two free months of counseling
Girls" by Anissa
through the Talkspace platform. Alumnae can access a
Gray
code especially for Sigma Kappa members to receive
discounts on Talkspace packages. Visit the Sigma Kappa
May: "More Than
website to learn more about this partnership and how to
Enough: Claiming
sign up.
Space for Who You
Are (No Matter What
They Say)" by
Elaine Welteroth
DAY OF SERVICE UPDATE
June: "Work Wife:
The Power of Female
In compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) advice to limit the size of gatherings and
Friendship to Drive
practice social distancing, Sigma Kappa is canceling all Day
Successful
of Service activities. We encourage our members to
Businesses" by Claire
continue to live with heart by sharing resources and
Mazur & Erica
supplies within their local communities. Here are a few
suggestions:
Cerulo (keynote
speakers at our
Check in with your local food pantry to see how you
can serve them during this time
upcoming
Connect with schools in your community to see what
convention!)
is being done to help students who depend on school
meals and how you can help
Book Club
Support local restaurants or small businesses by
ordering takeout, making online purchases or buying
Travel Club
gift cards
Restock a Little Free Pantry near you
Cooking Club
Check in on those who are elderly or in need
STAY
Sigma Kappa is also planning some virtual ways for you to
CONNECTED
share your time and treasures on April 4, so keep an eye
out. Continue to live with heart and care for one another.
When it is safe to do so, we encourage you to plan a service
activity in your community with your sisters.
READ THE
YOUR OPINION MATTERS
BLOG
THE
We are excited to announce that the Sigma Kappa
LOWDOWN
Foundation is joining with more than 30 other fraternal
PODCAST
organizations and Cygnus Applied Research to conduct a
survey of members. In this study, we hope to learn more
about how members view their fraternal relationships and
where we should focus our efforts in the future.
Sigma Kappa's survey is expected to launch the week
of May 11. During that week, most Sigma Kappa members
with an email on file will receive an invitation from Cygnus.
Participation is optional and confidential. You can opt-in or
opt-out to the study in advance by clicking here.
We hope you will participate in this important study. Your
opinions and perspective will help shape the future of Sigma
Kappa and strengthen the experience for all our members
and supporters.
For more information, please contact Lisa Swiontek,
Foundation executive director.
[FAST FACTS]
HEY NOW, YOU'RE
SIGMA KAPPA
NATIONAL COUNCIL
AN ALL STAR!
FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATIONS NOW
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TRUSTEE
OPEN
Kappa you know
NOMINATIONS
Every member of Sigma
accomplished something
Sigma Kappa Foundation
Kappa is welcome
big or small, personal or
trustee nominations and
to recommend deserving
professional? We want
applications will be
sisters for national council.
to hear about it! Share
open Nov. 1-Dec. 1.
Learn more about the process
with us here!
Watch the website and
and qualifications
social media for a link.
here. Recommendations close
Nov. 1.
YOU SPOKE, WE LISTENED
The LowDown was created in response to what our members have said they wanted to
hear from us. Like it? Love it? Have ideas? Email our director of publications.
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The LowDown, March 2020
This newsletter provides brief updates on Sigma Kappa events and and activities, including national philanthropy.
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This newsletter provides brief updates on Sigma Kappa events and and activities, including national philanthropy.