2016 Missouri Fall Rush

[AGDAlum]

I am out of the loop. Who is building a new house, and where? I know ChiO rebuilt and Tri-Delt as extensively remodeled. This will be the third? year for Tri-Sigma in their built-for-them house.

There is a former frat house on Richmond that I so wish AGD could move into (if we were invited back).

[IlliniKAT]

Originally Posted by AGDAlum

I am out of the loop. Who is building a new house, and where? I know ChiO rebuilt and Tri-Delt as extensively remodeled. This will be the third? year for Tri-Sigma in their built-for-them house.

There is a former frat house on Richmond that I so wish AGD could move into (if we were invited back).

Kappa Alpha Theta is completing a capital campaign and will be doing an enormous renovation (not cosmetic) that will increase bed space, rework living spaces and also reallocate space including the house mothers room. From '06-09 the Chapter received extensive mechanical improvements and renovation. I was on the facility board during that process and am excited to see the upcoming changes as well.

The Kappa Alpha Psi former chapter house (it was the Alpha Chapter) on Richmond has been before the City Council for high density student housing (apartments). I haven't seen much else on that front but the City had suspended some of its permitting processes pending ordinance review and other City matters. (All this information subject to check; I haven't looked at it for awhile).

Neither the City or the University seems inclined to preserve the old homes; Columbia, MO is very strongly in favor of large student housing development projects constructed by private developers. The new Council has not show any departure from this approach.

I hope all PNMs focus on the women and not the buildings. It's the people that are your sisters for a lifetime. The tear down and rebuild of homes recently says a lot about the strength of sorority and friendship and how a building is a home because of the people you share it with not the other way around.
Go Tigers! IlliniKAT

[WalkintheWoods]

Originally Posted by IlliniKAT

Kappa Alpha Theta is completing a capital campaign and will be doing an enormous renovation (not cosmetic) that will increase bed space, rework living spaces and also reallocate space including the house mothers room. From '06-09 the Chapter received extensive mechanical improvements and renovation. I was on the facility board during that process and am excited to see the upcoming changes as well.

The Kappa Alpha Psi former chapter house (it was the Alpha Chapter) on Richmond has been before the City Council for high density student housing (apartments). I haven't seen much else on that front but the City had suspended some of its permitting processes pending ordinance review and other City matters. (All this information subject to check; I haven't looked at it for awhile).

Neither the City or the University seems inclined to preserve the old homes; Columbia, MO is very strongly in favor of large student housing development projects constructed by private developers. The new Council has not show any departure from this approach.

I hope all PNMs focus on the women and not the buildings. It's the people that are your sisters for a lifetime. The tear down and rebuild of homes recently says a lot about the strength of sorority and friendship and how a building is a home because of the people you share it with not the other way around.
Go Tigers! IlliniKAT

Thanks for the info on Richmond Place. I was curious about that. It's really too bad that the city isn't interested in preserving these beautiful old homes.

I completely agree with you that while renovations are fun and exciting, sisterhood is the top priority. We are lucky to have such a strong Greek system at Mizzou, rooted in deep friendships that often last for a lifetime.

I have read about the Theta renovations and I think they are going to be wonderful. The new patio and the dining room they've already completed look fantastic. Glad the girls can continue living in and using the house during the renovations. Thank you for your work on the Facility Board!

[IndianaSigKap]

Originally Posted by IlliniKAT

The Kappa Alpha Psi former chapter house (it was the Alpha Chapter) on Richmond has been before the City Council for high density student housing (apartments).

The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi is at Indiana University, where they were founded in 1911. I know, because I visited that chapter house a couple of times to study/trade notes with members. There is was a plaque in the chapter house commemorating their founding. The chapter at Mizzou is a double letter chapter.

[kcmom]

She visited 6 houses today and said it went pretty well. However, some houses she loved initially she is not so sure about now. Time will tell. She has one of her favorites tomorrow and another that she liked. She didn't seem discouraged that she had friends with full schedules. The advisor told them average is 3 or 4 so she is very thankful she still has options. She isn't a high energy person and is more laid back so she wasn't surprised that some houses that seemed "over the top enthusiastic" didn't ask her back. She did have a recruiter that said she was a breath of fresh air compared to the super intense pnms. I am encouraging her to be herself and things will work out. She is off to the annual midnight barbeque that is served to freshmen. The official all school move in was today so the campus is fully loaded and ready for the semester. Good thing all the dining halls will now be open.