Alpha Phi at Alabama! - Page 10

myopicsunflower · #1 11-18-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Low C Sharp

I was at Bama recently and the Alpha Phi house is no slouch compared to many of the others, at least from the outside. There are a couple of houses that appear much bigger than the rest, but frankly most of the houses looked like they'd be a tight fit for 200-person chapters. Needless to say, they're gorgeous, though.

Co-sign.

And here is a pic of the Bama Alpha Phi house that I took last August (it was pouring rain...I felt so bad for the girls going through recruitment in that deluge!):

Fawn Liebowitz · #2 11-18-2008, 04:03 PM

Anyone that wanted to live in the Alpha Phi house was allowed to break/transfer their dorm contract. I'm sure it would have been more difficult for girls that had apartment leases, so it was a great opportunity to get out of the dorm and still stay on campus. If too many girls wanted to live in, they had planned to do some sort of "lottery system". I'm not sure how many chose to move in.

WVU alpha phi · #3 11-18-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fawn Liebowitz

Anyone that wanted to live in the Alpha Phi house was allowed to break/transfer their dorm contract. I'm sure it would have been more difficult for girls that had apartment leases, so it was a great opportunity to get out of the dorm and still stay on campus. If too many girls wanted to live in, they had planned to do some sort of "lottery system". I'm not sure how many chose to move in.

What a great opportunity for girls to live in the house right away. That must be such an exciting time for them, being chosen to re-colonize the chapter and then immediately moving in with pledge sisters. I'd love to get down there one day to see not only the Phi house, but all the houses at Bama.

Blue Skies · #4 11-18-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fawn Liebowitz

Anyone that wanted to live in the Alpha Phi house was allowed to break/transfer their dorm contract. I'm sure it would have been more difficult for girls that had apartment leases, so it was a great opportunity to get out of the dorm and still stay on campus. If too many girls wanted to live in, they had planned to do some sort of "lottery system". I'm not sure how many chose to move in.

How wonderful is that?

It sounds like a win-win situation to me. The girls get to move into their new home, the Chapter gets its financial situation in order, and the University frees up some dorm space for last-minute acceptances.

This whole thread put a huge grin on my face! It looks to me like Alpha Phi is off to a great start at 'Bama. Congratulations, girls (you are beyond cute!) and congratulations to Alpha Phi.

Bamamom13 · #5 11-18-2008, 09:06 PM

Each chapter at Bama is different. In my daughter's chapter, seniors and ex live in the house. Approx 42 or so live in the house. Many of the chapters also have places off campus where sophomores and juniors can live. The sororities do not own these properties but they get passed down to other members each year.

tangelo212 · #6 11-19-2008, 05:31 AM

myopicsunflower, thank you SO SO much for posting that! I've visited the Bama campus once when I was a little kid, but obviously I never knew to look for an Alpha Phi house then, plus it wouldn't even have been an Alpha Phi house then!

I think it's wonderful that (some of) the new members could move in right away if they wanted. I know that this house is temporary and that plans are in the works to build a new house soon, any word on the plans for that?

CougarGrad · #7 11-21-2008, 08:26 AM

What a great-looking house! I love that upstairs porch. I'm so glad things are off to such a rockin' start at Bama.

Low C Sharp · #8 11-21-2008, 12:04 PM

You can't tell from the picture, but that house is as deep as it is wide.
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SWTXBelle · #9 03-11-2009, 05:54 PM

I just love when a chapter returns - congratulations, Triad sisters!

FSUZeta · #10 03-11-2009, 06:37 PM

how wonderful!! congratulations to alpha phi!!

i wonder how they got all those names on one charter-assuming that most of our charters are similar in design( just different in the details.)

CougarGrad · #11 03-13-2009, 03:51 PM

Congratulations to my newest 194 sisters at Bama!

OleMissGlitter · #12 03-13-2009, 04:41 PM

Congrats AF!

WVU alpha phi · #13 03-18-2009, 10:09 AM

Also posted this in the 2009 Colonies and Expansions thread, but thought I'd throw it in here too (mostly because I'm really proud of my sorority

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Received this email this morning about our Alabama installation and a recognition of one of the women in the chapter:

Alpha Phi is proud to announce the installation of Beta Mu Chapter at the University of Alabama on March 6, 2009! The installation and initiation of more than 200 collegiate members and mothers marks a historic moment in Alpha Phi. The weekend was the culmination of the hard work of countless Alpha Phi volunteers who spent more than a year, planning, troubleshooting and guiding the growth of the colony.

Initiation was conducted on March 6, 2009 in the Ferguson Center Theater on campus. On Saturday, March 7, more than 500 Alpha Phis, alumnae, parents, and University representatives gathered in the Zone at the Bryant-Denny Stadium to celebrate at the Installation Banquet. We are excited to add Beta Mu to our roster in the Southeast!

Alpha Phi's last two semesters have be busy in Alabama! The women have been marketing Alpha Phi's brand all over Tuscaloosa by participating in Homecoming, Greek Week, and countless Greek Philanthropy events. The chapter has even hosted a few teas to get to know local women. Chapter members have also grown in sisterhood by attending a new member retreat in the Fall at Camp Cosby in Brimingham, Alabama. Beta Mu's chapter calendar has been full of sisterhood events, socials, philanthropy and community service events. The chapter members are already preparing for the upcoming Panhellenic Weekend!

I've eliminated the student's name for privacy reasons, but here is what was said about her recognition:
Last week X received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. In total, there are 5 Premier Awards, and The Sullivan is considered the highest award granted by The University. Recipients are recognized at several banquets hosted by President Whitt, as well as a plaque that hangs in the foyer of Gorgas Library (the main one on campus). This year X is the only Greek woman to receive any of the Premier Awards.
What a great honor for X!

AnchorAlumna · #14 03-18-2009, 11:18 AM

What a great day for Alpha Phi! Congratulations all around! I happen to know one of the daughter-mother pairs who were initiated, and I'm so happy for them!

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Originally Posted by WVU alpha phi

I've eliminated the student's name for privacy reasons, but here is what was said about her recognition

This was an honor that was broadly announced, so I don't think privacy is an issue here. Here's the university's press release: http://uanews.ua.edu/anews2009/mar09/award030509.htm