Latinx Page Turners
During Latinx Heritage Month, we have been asking you to submit books written by Latinx writers that you could not put down! We are excited to bring you this list of recommendations from our own membership.
If you are looking for an escape, these books have it all. From love stories to short stories, horror stories and in between - we promise you will find at least one new book to dive into.
With Amazon Prime Days approaching, what better time to expand your library? You can even make a difference when you buy them. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1661725 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation.
They Both Die at the End, Adam Silvera
With the Fire on High, Junot Díaz
How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accent, Julia Alvarez
Dominicana, Angie Cruz
I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, Erika Sánchez
The Circuit Books, Francisco Jiménez
Esperanza Rising, Pam Muñoz Ryan
The Story of my Teeth, Valeria Luiselli
The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros
Clap When you Land, Elizabeth Acevedo
You had me at Hola, Alexis Daria
In the Time of Butterflies, Julia Alvarez
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Díaz
This is How you Lose Her, Junot Díaz
International PEARL Program
This academic year will certainly be different. That does not mean we cannot still come together to learn and grow as sisters united by the tenants of justice, sisterhood and love. As an international headquarters is our job to support the membership with programs and tools they need to fulfill the expectations of membership. This Fall, we are introducing the opportunity to engage in a virtual community together through an International PEARL Program. Each member (undergraduate and alumnae) are encouraged to complete 21 activities in the 5 areas of development that are the bedrock of Delta Phi Epsilon’s personal growth programming. Commonly known as the 5 S’s, the different areas are explained below. IHQ will be launching activities for sisters to earn their “PEARLS” together and fulfill the expectation of membership. Pick and choose what activities speak to you.
Upcoming events and registration information:
Be-Well After all of the virtual meetings and classes and stress of everyday life, why not give yourself a break and focus on you? Each month will feature a program that will provide guidance on how to take care of yourself, both inside and out. We will rotate between fitness, healthy habits, and mental health, so there will always be something new to look forward to! This will be led by a DPhiE alumna or active sister.
For September, we’ll be focusing on both our body and soul. Join us for yoga with Laura Derrico where she’ll take you through body and breathing techniques that you can use to help manage your daily stress.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16th from 1-1:45 PM EST
Sign-up here! If you sign-up, please do plan on attending the session.
Book Club: Do you love reading? Are you never sure what your next book should be? Let us help you! The selected books will be released along with the rest of the programming series for the month and a discussion will be held during the last week of the month.
For September, we at IHQ are reading Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All by Suzanne Nossel. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will be hosting the author in a private session for sisters of DPhiE ONLY about her book where she will discuss free speech on college campuses and the harm of “cancel culture.” We hope you’ll join us!
*The International President and International Executive Director are requiring that one member attend from each chapter to be the representative of the chapter on future discussions and education on this important topic that directly affects the undergraduate experience. Your representative will need to have your Vice President of Operations purchase Suzanne’s book with chapter funds, which will then be reimbursed by the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. The link to purchase the book is here.
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30 PM EST
Sign-up here for the Nossel’s talk! If you sign-up, please do plan on attending the discussion.
On deck for October: Dr. Beverly Tatum’s book, Why Do All The Black Kids Sit Together In The Cafeteria?
Date & Time: October 29th at 7:30 PM EST
Senior Series: Emily Meister will discuss resume writing, interview skills, such as navigating phone/virtual/in-person interviews, as well as building your self-confidence and how handle rejection when searching for that perfect position.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:30 PM EST
Sign-up here! If you sign-up, please do plan on attending the session.
Keep checking your monthly newsletters for more!
The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Awards Annual Scholarships
Philadelphia, PA – The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation takes great pleasure in announcing the 2020 scholarship recipients. These members demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement, chapter leadership and community service.
Aarya Rijal —Undergraduate member of the Zeta Kappa Chapter at Union College, currently studying economics.
Amy Orlov —Alumna of the Delta Eta Chapter at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, currently studying law at George Washington University.
The foundation also awarded Orlov the Madeleine Claire McNulty Scholarship. The Madeleine Claire McNulty Scholarship is an endowed scholarship that honors the daughter of past International President Dawn Barta McNulty.
Scholarship committee chair, JoEllen Gregie, stated, "This year's applicant pool was varied and strong which made the decision very difficult for our committee. These winners are truly the best of the best.”
The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation offers its congratulations to the 2020 scholarship recipients on this accomplishment. To learn more about the educational foundation, please visit www.dphiefoundation.org.
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About Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is an organization dedicated to creating a global network of future women leaders. DPhiE was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
Delta Phi Epsilon Announces 2020-2021 International Leadership Consultants
Philadelphia, PA – Delta Phi Epsilon International Headquarters is proud to announce its 2020-2021 International Leadership Consultants. The ILC program provides recent graduates with opportunities to complete intensive training in preparation for personal and professional development in their role. Their task is to support the growth of Delta Phi Epsilon’s chapters in the areas of operations, new member education, organizational growth, leadership development, and heritage and traditions.
For the upcoming academic year, the ILC program received 116 applicants. After a rigorous application review and interview process, IHQ chose the following members to join the ILC team:
Mary Kleffner, Senior Consultant, Gamma Kappa chapter at Capital University
Donna Rovito, First Year Consultant, Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University
Molly Ennis, First Year Consultant, Gamma Iota Chapter at Bridgewater State University
Elise Wilcher, First Year Consultant, Zeta Zeta Chapter at Young Harris College
Jessie Leal, First Year Consultant, Gamma Gamma Chapter at Schreiner University
Julia Daniel, First Year Consultant, Phi Phi Chapter at Towson University
Lauren Livengood, First Year Consultant, Phi Lambda Chapter at Emory University
Madi Pecht, First Year Consultant, Alpha Epsilon Chapter at Kennesaw State University
Delta Phi Epsilon congratulates all of the incoming ILCs on their achievement. For more information about the ILC program or its members, please contact Laura Hullings at Lhullings@Dphie.org or at IHQ by calling 215-732-5901 x111
About Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is an organization dedicated to creating a global network of future women leaders. DPhiE was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
Delta Phi Epsilon Announces New Foundation Board Members
Philadelphia, PA – On January 1, 2020, the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation will welcome two new general members to the board. The new members are long-time supporters of the educational foundation, Kristin Morgan and Stephanie Cockerl.
Kristin Morgan is a DPhiE alumna initiate of the Alpha Chapter at New York University. In 2002, Kristin began an illustrious career of service to the organization. Over the past two decades, she has served as a chapter advisor, a member of the International Leadership Council, the DPhiE National Panhellenic Delegate, as well as a member of various committees.
Stephanie Cockerl is an initiate of the Delta Rho Chapter at Cornell University. Since 2013, she has served as the president of the New York City Alumnae Association. During her tenure, the association received several recognitions for its fundraising and community service efforts. In 2019, Stephanie became the president of the New York City Panhellenic Alumnae Association.
“Kristin and Stephanie are spectacular examples of how sorority women can build their leadership skills though volunteer opportunities,” said Gina Curtis, president of the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation. “Each of these women has helped moved Delta Phi Epsilon forward in their past roles. I look forward to their addition to the educational foundation board as we work together to continue to help build women leaders of tomorrow.”
For more information about DPhiE’s new educational foundation board members, please contact Steven Giannino at Sgiannino@dphie.org. To learn more about the foundation, please visit www.dphiefoundation.org.
About Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is an organization dedicated to creating a global network of future women leaders. DPhiE was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
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Delta Phi Epsilon Staff Member Wins 2019 Gayle Webb New Professional Award
Philadelphia, PA – Delta Phi Epsilon is proud to announce that Brooke Goodman is the 2019 recipient of the Gayle Webb New Professional Award. Goodman joined DPhiE in 2017 as the coordinator of chapter services and is currently the senior director of collegiate experience.
The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) established the New Professional Award in 1990 and named it in honor of Gayle Webb after her retirement in 1999. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of fraternity/sorority advising by a Greek organization staff member, in their first three years of AFA membership. Goodman, a graduate of Boston College with a Master of Arts in higher education, became a member of the association in 2016.
“We are so fortunate to have Brooke on staff. She brings a level of mastery to her communications within the team, always creating psychological safe spaces and an inclusive environment,” said International Executive Director Nicole Defeo. “She has a superior work ethic, which drove the consultant program to success for our organization. Nominating her for this award was an honor. We all wish to congratulate Brooke on this great accomplishment."
Goodman will receive the honor on Friday, December 6, 2019 at The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Foundation Recognition Luncheon, in Anaheim, California.
About Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is an organization dedicated to creating a global network of future women leaders. DPhiE was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
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Delta Phi Epsilon Announces a Department Name Change
Philadelphia, PA – Delta Phi Epsilon International Headquarters is changing the name of its collegiate services department to collegiate experience. Additionally, Brooke Goodman will lead the department in her newly elevated role of senior director. This change will become effective January 1, 2020.
"Delta Phi Epsilon's mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. A key word in that statement is experience,” Goodman explained. The shift from collegiate services to collegiate experience emphasizes DPhiE’s commitment to the holistic growth of its undergraduate members. According to Goodman, this approach allows the organization to provide support that encourages leadership, advocacy, and health and wellness while facilitating organizational growth. “By approaching chapter education and support with a holistic experience in mind, we can better meet evolving member needs and increasingly realize Delta Phi Epsilon's mission."
For more information regarding this change, please contact collegiate@dphie.org.
About Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority is an organization dedicated to creating a global network of future women leaders. DPhiE was founded on March 17, 1917 at New York University Law School as a social organization for women. The mission is to provide a sisterhood experience rich with tradition, innovation and opportunities for growth. Learn more about Delta Phi Epsilon at www.dphie.org.
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Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation Announces New Annual Scholarship - Madeleine Claire McNulty (MCM) Scholarship
A new annual grant that supports a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) sorority pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree, who has overcome a significant medical, personal or family difficulty. Gina Curtis, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at Humboldt State University and President of the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation made the announcement.
This scholarship, endowed by family and friends of the McNulty family, honors the memory of its namesake, Madeleine Claire McNulty daughter of past International President Dawn Barta McNulty, Phi Sigma Chapter at Northern Illinois University; niece of Sara Barta Tvrdik; granddaughter of Shirley Barta and goddaughter of Jo Ellen Pisone Gregie, all of whom are sisters from Phi Sigma Chapter.
Born March 28, 2000, Madeleine was quick to laughter and always ready with a compliment or kind word to make someone’s day. A diligent student, passionate dancer and Special Olympics gold medalist Madeleine embodied our founding values of Justice, Sisterhood, and Love. Battling a lifelong seizure disorder, enduring countless medical interventions including a complicated two-part brain surgery in 2010, and working tirelessly to develop academic, social, and life skills Madeleine was the epitome of embracing all of life’s moments. She inspired family, friends and classmates to “live like Madeleine.” Sadly, Madeleine passed away at the age of 16 due to an epileptic seizure.
Madeleine’s mother, Dawn, was initiated in 1988. She traveled as an International Leadership Consultant and then continued as an international alumna volunteer. Madeleine was born during Dawn’s tenure as International President (1999 – 2004) and attended her first International Leadership Forum (formerly known as International Convention) as an infant. Dawn currently serves as a Director on Educational Foundation and Chair of the Scholarship Program.
Dawn, her husband Tom, and Madeleine’s siblings Devin and Caitlin chose Delta Phi Epsilon as the beneficiary of a scholarship endowment among the many worthy causes that impacted Madeleine’s life for one simple reason: sisterhood. From the moment past Foundation president, Donna Von Bruening asked the delicate question, “Where would you like charitable contributions sent?” The response the family offered was, “the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation.”
“From the moment Madeleine had her first seizure to the moment we lost her – for almost 17 years – sisterhood supported me. I do not mean sisterhood only in the sense of a shoulder to lean on, I mean sisterhood in the sense that my membership provided leadership and life skills that made me an educated, empowered, resourceful tireless advocate for my daughter and my family. It contributed to my ability to create a fulfilling life for a special needs child, for a family living with special needs, in 3 different countries over the span of two decades and to, eventually, reenter my professional field following her loss. Sisterhood IS for a lifetime…and beyond,” said Past International President Dawn Barta McNulty.
The Educational Foundation provides academic scholarships as well as grants for leadership and personal development for the DPhiE sisterhood, both active members and alumnae. The Foundation was founded in 1966, at the golden anniversary of DPhiE.
For more information about the Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation or to apply for a scholarship please visit www.dphie.org/scholarships.
Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship – Honoring the depths of sisterhood.
Arleen Kruger Honick, Psi Chapter at the University of Georgia is one of our sisterhood’s most prolific leaders, volunteers and supporters. Adding to her years of dedication to Delta Phi Epsilon, Arleen’s commitment has reached even greater heights recently with the Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship named in her honor. This scholarship, which began last year honors Arleen for her dedication to DPhiE through volunteering and serving as past international president.
The journey to having a scholarship in her name started with the blossoming relationship she felt for our sisterhood while in school. Had it not been for the sorority, Arleen said she would have considered even withdrawing from school. But DPhiE provided a sense of belonging with sisters who would help her flourish.
Arleen reciprocated with that love by becoming a leader within her chapter and as an advisor when she graduated. Her devotion took her to the highest rank of service to the sisterhood when she joined our Executive Council, now known as the International Governing Board (IGB) as the vice president of rush and pledge programs. She subsequently served as president.
Arleen continues to serve the sisterhood as a member of the IGB and always has a kind word and helpful advice for all who need it.
Recipients of the Arleen Kruger Honick Scholarship must be undergraduate members of the Psi Chapter at the University of Georgia, Honick’s home chapter.
For more information on how you can apply for this scholarship visit www.dphie.org/scholarships.
Dr. Toby Tamarkin Scholarship Named After One of the Hardest Working Women We Know.
Dr. Toby Tamarkin of the Sigma Chapter at The Ohio State University worked her way through college. Her focused dedication to her education while having to work a job is a testament to her fortitude. Her drive created a successful 33-year career as a teacher, professor and administrator, touching the lives of hundreds of students. She also was a leader in language education at the local, state, regional and national level.
The Educational Foundation’s scholarship in her honor celebrates her industrious spirit.
“If there is a sister who has lived out the DPhiE value to “be” something rather than just do something, Toby Tamarkin is that sister,” said International Executive Director Nicole DeFeo, Phi Tau Chapter at Rutgers University Camden.
First granted in 2017, the Dr. Toby Tamarkin Scholarship is awarded to the recipient who demonstrates this drive.
Applicants must be studying for a career in education and, like Toby, must have a job to help them attain their goal. Graduate students who apply should be involved in at least one organization in their educational field.
The scholarship is endowed by the Tamarkin family in partnership with the Foundation, which provides academic scholarships as well as personal development workshops for the DPhiE sisterhood, both active members and alumnae.
“From my experience visiting sisters, chapters and alumnae, we have many women who embody Toby’s work ethic,” Nicole said.
Toby has served many roles in her life including scholar, educator, leader, wife, mother, gardener, friend, boxing judge and tireless champion and role model for women.
Joining DPhiE in 1955 at Ohio State University, Toby earned her graduate and doctoral degrees in a double major of Spanish language and Literature with advanced teaching methodologies. Before retirement, Toby served as Academic Vice President at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.
A resident of Florida, she has the unusual distinction of being one of that state’s few women professional boxing judges. She is an active member of our Educational Foundation’s Scholarship Committee.
“To have a scholarship that celebrates the kind of commitment to education as Toby has is a heartfelt honor to bestow,” Nicole said.
If you are like or know someone who is like Toby and would like to apply for this scholarship, please visit www.dphie.org/scholarships to learn more and apply.