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Current Badge - 1917 Design, c. 2018

Current Badge - 1917 Design, c. 2018

This badge is an example of one design available to members today. Based on a 1917 design, the badge is a stylized lyre and features three pearls. Several other design options are also available.

22 Pearl White Gold c.1980s

22 Pearl White Gold c.1980s

This badge features 22 pearls and a diamond set in white gold.

Burkhard, Jones and Willoughby in D.C. Photograph, April 2005

Burkhard, Jones and Willoughby in D.C. Photograph, April 2005

NPC Delegate Julie Cain Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia, left) poses with Ohio Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones (center) and her Chief of Staff Patrice Willoughby at a congressional visit event in Washington, D.C.

Donna Chereck Presenting Charter to Kappa Lambda Chapter Photograph, November 12, 2005

Donna Chereck Presenting Charter to Kappa Lambda Chapter Photograph, November 12, 2005

National President Donna Smith Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin) presents a charter to the newly installed Kappa Lambda (University of San Diego) chapter.

2000-01 Collegiate Leadership Consultants and National President Photograph, July 6, 2000

2000-01 Collegiate Leadership Consultants and National President Photograph, July 6, 2000

The 2000-01 collegiate leadership consultants pose with the National President together at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Back row, left to right: Nicole Reas (Alpha Beta, Purdue University), Karen Ellis (Epsilon Theta, California State University, Sacramento), Lisa Griffiths (Pi, University of California, Berkeley), Kristen Wilkins (Epsilon Zeta, Auburn University), Heather Winter (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Stacey Jo Faust (Alpha, DePauw University), Janelle Griffin (Alpha Beta, Purdue University). Front row, left to right: Ann Bruner (Theta Lambda, Clemson University), National President Janice Crandall (Omicron, Baker University), Mikelle Holt (Alpha, DePauw University), Stephanie Capstick (Nu, University of Colorado Boulder).

Alpha Chis at Leadership Academy Workshop Photograph, 2016

Alpha Chis at Leadership Academy Workshop Photograph, 2016

A group of unidentified Alpha Chis strategizes about how to build a tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti during a workshop at the 2016 Leadership Academy.

Theta Tau Chapter Members at Pre-Homecoming Rally, October, 2005

Theta Tau Chapter Members at Pre-Homecoming Rally, October, 2005

Theta Tau (Rutgers University) chapter members at a pre-homecoming rally in front of the Old Queens building with the Scarlet Knight mascot.

Musical History Timeline Wall Mural, 2018 National Convention

Musical History Timeline Wall Mural, 2018 National Convention

This musical timeline was created for the 2018 National Convention (Austin, TX). The timeline was printed and placed on the hotel wall near the music corner display, featuring music milestones for Alpha Chi Omega throughout our history from 1885-2018.

Founders Forum at Headquarters Photograph

Founders Forum at Headquarters Photograph

In 2006, The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation built and dedicated the Founders' Forum on the headquarters property. There were seven pillars on the outside featuring the signature of each Founder. The large sculpture in the center represented the connection of the Founders to the organization.

2017-18 Chapter Consultants Photograph, 2017

2017-18 Chapter Consultants Photograph, 2017

The chapter consultants pose for their official photo in the Founders Forum located at headquarters. (Standing left to right) Callie Smith (Beta Nu, University of Utah), Olivia Holt (Alpha Kappa, University of Oregon), Taylor Costa (Kappa Lambda, University of San Diego), Elena Grace Smith (Delta Pi, University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Mia Salgado (Alpha Iota, University of Vermont), Kam Khan (Epsilon Lambda, The University of Texas at Arlington), Kendra Swanson (Zeta Pi, Arizona State University), Ellen Tinder (Alpha, DePauw University), Kristen Reynolds (Iota Tau, California State University San Marcos). (Seated left to right) Taylor Tolley (Alpha Omicron, The Ohio State University), Madeleine Blundon (Gamma Rho, Texas Tech University), Kellie Greene (Beta Eta, Florida State University), Ellie Edwards (Zeta Sigma, Missouri State University), Ashlyn Coston (Beta Lambda, University of Arizona), Michelle Critchfield (Omicron, Baker University).

Kappa Chi Chapter at Installation Photograph, November 7, 2015

Kappa Chi Chapter at Installation Photograph, November 7, 2015

Kappa Phi Chapter Bid Day Photograph, April 18, 2015

Kappa Phi Chapter Bid Day Photograph, April 18, 2015

Dr. Condoleezza Rice in the White House Photograph, c. 2001

Dr. Condoleezza Rice in the White House Photograph, c. 2001

Dr. Condoleezza Rice joined Alpha Chi Omega at the Gamma Delta chapter at the University of Denver. Until her senior year, she was the only African American member of the chapter. She was 19 years old when she graduated cum laude from the university in 1974. She was named Outstanding Senior Woman and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board. She earned a master's from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of International Studies. In 1993, she became Stanford University’s first woman provost and served in that position until 1999. In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed her national security advisor. Rice later was named the U.S. Secretary of State, the first black woman to serve in that capacity. A professor, consultant and author, she has won many awards. She is an articulate speaker, accomplished pianist and a football aficionado. She received Alpha Chi Omega's Award of Achievement in 1990.

Angela Costley Harris, National President, 2016-20

Angela Costley Harris, National President, 2016-20

Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University) was elected National President at the 2016 National Convention. Her four-year term will end in 2020. Her long volunteer resume began in 2003 as a chapter advisor, eventually serving as a national vice president in 2008. Her dedication and love of Alpha Chi Omega and its members shows in her constant involvement throughout the years!

Diane Blackwelder, National President 2012-16

Diane Blackwelder, National President 2012-16

Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University) has a long-standing history as a volunteer with Alpha Chi Omega. Starting in 1986 with a role on the Foundation Board of Trustees, Diane has also served as NPC delegate and a national vice president, and she has been very involved in the Foundation scholarships program. At the 2012 National Convention, Diane was elected National President and served in that role until 2016.

Past National Presidents Pose Together at Headquarters, 2016

Past National Presidents Pose Together at Headquarters, 2016

Past National Presidents came to headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana in August 2016. They pose together in the parlor at headquarters. Top left: Marsha King Grady (Alpha Upsilon, The University of Alabama), Donna Smith Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin), Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University), Julie Cain Burkhard (Beta Sigma, University of Georgia), Angela Costley Harris (Alpha Beta, Purdue University). Bottom left: Karen Aunan Miley (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota), Ellen Little Vanden Brink (Alpha, DePauw University), Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota).

Nancy Leonard, Piano, c. 2000s

Nancy Leonard, Piano, c. 2000s

Nancy Nitchman Leonard (Alpha Chi, Butler University) sits at a piano during a national convention. Nancy served as executive director from 1978-99. She continued to attend every convention, only missing one in 2010, until her death in 2012.

Donna Smith Chereck, National President 2004-08

Donna Smith Chereck, National President 2004-08

Donna Smith Chereck (Alpha Phi, The University of Texas at Austin) was elected National President during the 2004 National Convention. She has had a long-standing career with the NPC, becoming alternate delegate in 1998 and delegate in 2011-18.

Kappa Sigma Installation Program, November 15, 2014

Kappa Sigma Installation Program, November 15, 2014

This program includes the words to the Alpha Chi Omega Grace and Symphony; a schedule of events for the installation weekend; banquet program; and lists of the installation officers, chapter consultants, university guests, advisory board and chapter officers.

A New Horizon in Housing

A New Horizon in Housing