Zeta Omega Eta
| Zeta Omega Eta | |
|---|---|
| ΖΩΗ | |
 | |
| Founded | 2003 Trinity College |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Feminism |
| Scope | Regional |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Chapters | 2 |
| Headquarters | Hartford, Connecticut United States |
| Website | Trinity (Alpha chapter) Michigan (Beta chapter) |
Zeta Omega Eta (ΖΩΗ) is an American feminist collegiate sorority. It was founded at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 2003. It was one of the first feminist sororities in the United States.
History
[edit]Sophomore roommates Meghan Boone and Anne-Louise Marquis started Zeta Omega Eta at Trinity College in 2003.[1][2][3] It was established as a coed feminist sorority that lacked the exclusivity of typical Greek letter sororities.[1][3] It seeks "diversity, inclusiveness, and the advancement of feminist ideas".[4] It one of the first feminist sororities in the United States.[3]
By 2006, the Alpha chapter at Trinity had initiated 56 male and female students who are all called "sisters".[1][3] Its members decided to remain a local sorority, independent of a national organization, to retain control and to keep dues low.[2]
A second chapter, Beta, was established in the fall of 2015 by sophomore Courtney Cook, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[5] Cook learned about Zeta Omega Eta when looking for a feminist organization that met her interests.[5] The two chapters have slightly different constitutions but are part of the same organization, being connected by a feminist ideology.[5] Beta is less focused on politics, with an emphasis on "sisterhood".[5]
Symbols
[edit]The sorority's colors are purple and white.
Activities
[edit]Sorority members volunteer for charitable organizations and advance feminist ideals.[6] Its chapters conduct at least two community service projects each semester.[6]
Membership
[edit]Membership in the sorority is open to all students, both male and female.[6][1] Potential members should be interested in feminism, gender equity, and advancing diversity and inclusivity on campus.[6]
Chapters
[edit]| Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 2003-20xx ?; 20xx ? | Trinity College | Hartford, Connecticut, | Active | [2][3][6] |
| Beta | 2015 | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Active | [4][5] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Campbell, Susan (2006-01-25). "Seeking Feminism's Future, Trinity Senior May be Pointing the Way". Newspapers.com. Hartford Courant. p. D2. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c Campbell, Susan (2004-05-12). "Feminists Make Unlikely Sorority Girls". Newspapers.com. Hartford Courant. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c d e Campbell, Susan (2006-02-21). "Feminism a Strong Case for College Women Today". Newspapers.com. Longview, Washington: Longview Daily News. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Zeta Omega Eta | Maize Pages". University of Michigan. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Founder of Zeta Omega Eta: Courtney Cook". Her Campus. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c d e Reinhard, Gillian (2016-10-04). "Greek Life Spotlight: The Zeta Omega Eta Sorority". Trinity Tripod. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
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