Mari Ann Callais to be honored

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This July, at Theta Phi Alpha’s National Convention, Dr. Mari Ann Callais will relinquish the gavel of National President after serving three consecutive terms. In honor of her visionary leadership, her dedication to Theta Phi Alpha, and her devotion to advancing leadership opportunities, the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation has established the Dr. Mari Ann Callais Leadership Endowment, proceeds of which will fund leadership programs for members of Theta Phi Alpha.

Dr. Mari Ann Callais has dedicated her professional and personal life to advancing the experiences of college students, particularly sorority women. Her doctoral dissertation focused on the impact that sorority rituals have on the lives of contemporary college women. She has impacted various facets of higher education, having served as a college admissions professional, a Greek advisor, a college professor, a university housing consultant, and a national speaker on college campuses in her professional life. She also has volunteered at every level of involvement in Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity.

I am sure that many of you have experienced “Dr. MAC” in a variety of settings, whether meeting her at National Conventions or Conferences, visiting your chapters, hearing her talk about living your ritual, or singing along while she plays guitar. She is one of the people who makes a lasting impression! In a world that tends to look for the negative, Mari Ann is one of the most outspoken crusaders for all that is right about Greek life.

Please join me in recognizing Mari Ann by donating to this fund. Your donation will make an impact and it will honor Mari Ann in a very special way. You can donate to the Dr. Mari Ann Callais Leadership Endowment by sending to Theta Phi Alpha Foundation, 27025 Knickerbocker Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 (include a note that the donation is for MAC's fund!) or by calling 877-THETA-PH(I).

We thank everyone for their support!