Unfortunately OU is loosing another NPC group.
Phi Mu Sorority’s national organization decided it will suspend operations of its Epsilon Beta chapter at OU because of insufficient membership.
Heather Stephenson, Phi Mu president and religious studies and political science senior, said chapter members strongly opposed the decision and worked with their national organization in an effort to keep the chapter open.
“This was a difficult decision for our national organization and one that has come as quite a shock to our members as well,” Stephenson said. “But we are confident in the support that the University of Oklahoma and Panhellenic system will provide during this transition.”
Katie den Daas, Panhellenic president and journalism senior, said the Panhellenic Association is going to do everything it can to make sure the Phi Mus have a great last semester.
“It is really sad that they are leaving because they were a valuable part of our community,” den Daas said.
Stephenson said Phi Mu will stay active through the remainder of the school year and is committed to involvement in all OU, Panhellenic and community events.
“This is a difficult time for Phi Mu,” said Amy Fregara, psychology senior and member since 2002. “As sisters, we’ll stick together and make the most of this by enjoying our time together.”
Stephenson said when the chapter ceases its operations in May, all active members will become alumni. The new members will be initiated this November along with their house mom, Pam O’Neill.
“I’m honored to have been their house mom and be involved with all the wonderful things they have accomplished,” O’Neill said.
O’Neill said she has enjoyed her years at Phi Mu and is proud of the girls.
“Phi Mu has a strong history, that combined with the memories I’ve made here will keep me connected to my sisters for a lifetime,” said Danielle Porter, elementary education senior and member since 2002.
They will continue to hold their annual philanthropy events, Miracle on College Avenue in December and Field of Dreams in April.
“My sisters and I are proud of all of our accomplishments and plan to make this our most memorable year yet,” Stephenson said. “We’re definitely going to leave our legacy with style.”
Den Daas said there will be no new chapter coming to OU any time soon, and there are no plans for the Phi Mu house at this time.
“Phi Mu is the best example of sisterhood our Panhellenic system has,” den Daas said.
http://hub.ou.edu/articles/article.p..._id=1422706387
Threaded Mode
