Chi Omega Celebrates Centennial at UK

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2014) — The Lambda Alpha chapter of Chi Omega recently welcomed more than 200 alumni to celebrate 100 years of excellence at the University of Kentucky.
 

Centennial festivities began with a reception at the Boone Center, followed by the Centennial Celebration at the Hilton Downtown Lexington. UK President Eli Capilouto, Chi Omega National President Letitia Fulkerson and others addressed the group.  

Fulkerson led a presentation honoring “50 Year” sisters, and chapter adviser Mary Wis Haggin presented house renovation plans to alumni and active members. The historic house is the oldest sorority house on campus, and has been home to Chi Omega for 100 years.
 

Kentucky First Lady and Lambda Alpha Jane Beshear later hosted a reception at the Governor's Mansion in Frankfort.

Chi Omega has an outstanding history in the Greek community at the University of Kentucky. Three of the last six student body vice presidents have been Chi Omegas, and recently the chapter received recognition for raising more funds for their official philanthropy, Make A Wish Foundation, than any other chapter in the nation. This was accomplished in part by hosting the annual Greek Sing event on campus, which has helped raise over $100,000 dollars for the Make A Wish Foundation.