The Feature Phoenix video series offers a new way to learn about how Ƶ’s organizations and clubs reflect the university's approach to inclusive excellence.
The Feature Phoenix series is a way for all students to learn about student organizations and clubs and how they are being inclusive on campus. Episode 13 introduces Elizabeth Small ’26, who serves as president of Ƶ’s Kappa Delta Sorority of the Panhellenic Association.
A way to enhance the Ƶ experience is by connecting with the fraternity or sorority community. As an Ƶ tradition, fraternities and sororities have existed for over 80 years providing brotherhood and sisterhood for over 2,500 Ƶ students annually. There are three different student-run councils governing these organizations: the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Panhellenic Association.
Kappa Delta Sorority (KD) was founded on Oct. 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School, which is now Longwood University. The Eta Chi chapter at Ƶ was established on April 3, 2011. The chapter recenly celebrated 13 years of sisterhood and philanthropy. KD is a national organization that has more than 300,000 initiated members, 168 active collegiate chapters and over 200 alumnae chapters. The organization is led by an elected National Council.
The KD offers information about the chapter, organization history, programs and how to become a member. The organization strives to build confidence, inspire, create friendship and more. The KD email and social media accounts are available . In this episode of Feature Phoenix, Small shares the mission of KD and the sisterhood they share.
“We do something called ‘Mental Health Mondays’ and we try to incorporate different aspects of mental well-being,” Small said. “This past Monday we did slime making and de-stressing since it’s in the middle of midterms and we are trying to get everyone to relax.”
Feature Phoenix is a great way to learn about the clubs and organizations that Ƶ has to offer and how inclusive excellence is engrained on the campus. The series will feature clubs and organizations of different sizes that bring together people around a range of topics. Find the newest video on the Inclusive Excellence website and visit the to find past videos.