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A Message from the Women’s Panhellenic Association (WPA)

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WPA x IFC Joint Anti-Racism Statement

Mental Health Resources

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Greek Community Values

As members of the recognized fraternities and sororities of Washington University in St. Louis, we exist to complement the mission of the university. Our Greek principles inspire our contribution to a positive campus life. While the individual values articulated below are not exclusive to our community, it is the establishment and active pursuit of Aretê– a lifestyle learned through experience- that reaffirms our purpose and distinguishes us as Greek.

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We must do better; We can do better; And we will do better.
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As a community rooted in inequity, we have come together with the Interfraternity Council to release this statement and further action items. We openly acknowledge the ways in which our own communities have contributed to systemic racism. We are devoted to betterment and reform not only across chapters, but also within our own separate communities. Above are snippets of the statement and some, but not all, of the action items attached. The full statement is attached below and in our bios as well. In addition, we understand that these are only the first of many actions WPA and IFC will continue to put forward. We have also attached an optionally anonymous grievance form in which you can share your sentiments and critiques. The data will solely be used to help improve our communities and seen exclusively by council leadership and SFL staff.
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Full Statement (also link in bio): http://wpa.wustl.edu/wpa-x-ifc-joint-anti-racism-statement/
Adaptive, Activism Resource Guide (link in full statement): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yZogDl_JYfLFluKyP4snvauM5zPZ9pwljnJJMpz-Mpk/edit?usp=sharing
Optionally Anonymous Grievance Form (link in full statement): https://forms.gle/C4x5M7ayjYWTsEi18

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In times like these and in all moments we need to

In times like these and in all moments we need to champion the diversity in our community and stand up for our sisters. Linked below is an editable document that contains educational documents and donation links. Please add any resources you’ve found and verified. Let’s use our privilege to promote and support the ideals of arete. (link is also in bio)
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eC46h7UHmCeTY9Eh7EaaPJWnyAio0G1K_x9H5zQRITI/edit?usp=sharing

🌟senior spotlights🌟 Our last senior spotligh

🌟senior spotlights🌟
Our last senior spotlight is Caroline Roseman, an English and History major in Gamma Phi! “I wanted to make new friends and get out of my comfort zone. I definitely made life-long friends though this sisterhood. On my bid day in 2017, some upperclassmen sisters (shoutout to Sabine, Annie, Alana, and Alison) invited a bunch of new mems to Starbucks and their apartment to hang out. I felt so included and supported, and met many of my closest friends that day. Reach out to as many sisters as possible as a new member—you never know who might be your best friend.” Thank you for your wise tips, Caroline, and congratulations on graduating!! Lastly, congratulations to all our WPA seniors! Thank you for all your contributions to the WPA community, and we can’t wait to see what you do.

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🌟senior spotlights🌟
Our next senior spotlight is Nina Kougan, a Psychological and Brain Sciences major in Delta Gamma! After joining DG, she discovered an often overlooked benefit to Greek life. “I signed up for recruitment mostly because all of my friends at home had gone through Fall Recruitment at their respective schools, and it seemed like so much fun. As a first-year, my view of Greek Life was definitely very surface-level—just girls to go out with and do fun philanthropy events with. Now, I cannot believe how lucky I am to be a part of an organization with so many smart, resilient, and talented women. DG has been so much more for me than I ever could have imagined.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
She also found that making new friends within your sorority doesn’t end after the new mem period. “I found a really solid group of friends within my chapter relatively quickly, and I am so thankful for that! But when I went abroad my junior year, I ended up rooming with a girl in my sorority that I didn't know as well. By the end of six months living in our shoebox apartment in Australia, we were (and still are) inseparable. She makes me laugh every day despite all the craziness in the world right now, and I am so thankful to have found a friend like her, even over halfway through my college experience. Love you Keaira!!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Looking back at her four years, she shares a piece of advice for the WPA community. “I wish that I had really taken advantage of all the events that Greek Life put on. It can be so easy to make excuses why you shouldn't go to things, but your four years fly by and before you know it you're wishing you had one more chance to go!” Thank you, Nina, for sharing your wonderful experience and congratulations on graduating!

🌟senior spotlights🌟 Our next senior spotligh

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Our next senior spotlight is Abby Coco, a Comparative Literature major in Chi Omega! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
”I decided to rush because I never had a close group of female friends before and I wanted to find that community. Looking back now, I definitely found what I was looking for. I've made some of my best friends through Chi O and it gave me another community in addition to the other communities I found at WashU. I reached out to a girl in my PC who I had always thought was super cool a couple of weeks into being a new mem. Two months later we were slated on exec together. We spent an entire year together on exec and now I literally couldn't imagine my life without her. And we never would have met if not for Chi O! I remember feeling so shy at first in such a big group but I would encourage you to put yourself out there and reach out to new people!! Everyone is also looking to make connections. I also found that I really got to know everyone in the chapter through leadership roles.” Her words speak for themselves. Thank you, Abby, and congratulations on graduating!

🌟senior spotlights🌟 Our next senior spotligh

🌟senior spotlights🌟
Our next senior spotlight is Katy Hudson, a Psychology and Brain Sciences major in Alpha Phi! She had some wise words to share for new members and everyone in Greek life. “Be confident in your independent brilliance, and then don't be afraid to show that to your sisters. I spent a fair amount of time comparing myself, friendships, appearance, intelligence, and inner ‘belongingness’ to my other peers. If I had taken more time to love myself before seeking out true connections in my sorority I would have made more genuine ones. Remember you're amazing without the letters, and then find your strength in them.” Thank you, Katy, for the sage advice that transcends just prospective members!

🌟senior spotlights🌟 Our next senior spotligh

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Our next senior spotlight is India Shelley, a Global Health and Dance major in Chi Omega! While being a member of her chapter, she cites recruitment as one of her favorite parts of Greek life. “I love all things about recruitment, so many of my favorite memories involve the many late nights spent organizing and running recruitment.” Besides recruitment, she talks about how Greek life helped her grow as a person. “I initially wanted to join Greek life because I wanted to make friends and expand my social circle. Both of those have come true, but I’ve found that the most valuable experiences I’ve had have been the ones that sharpened my leadership skills and shaped me into the person, sister, and leader I am today! You get out of Greek life what you put in! If you put in the effort to meet people and seek out opportunities within your chapter and the broader panhel community, then Greek life has endless experiences to offer.” Thank you, India, for help shape future pledge classes within your own chapter, while fostering arete!

🌟senior spotlights🌟 Our next senior spotligh

🌟senior spotlights🌟
Our next senior spotlight is Alison Slezak, a Healthcare Management major in Delta Gamma! Here’s what she realized during her past few years in Greek life, and what she wants future new mems to know. “I signed up to find a community of girls who supported me. My perspective changed. Not only do they support me, but they teach me so much about different perspectives and interests. I remember getting on a skype call with my big and grandbig. It made me realize that these people are for life. I was banking on my senior year to spend more time with the girls, but it got cut short by the Coronavirus pandemic. Don't let academics get in the way of quality time. Find a way to do both.” Thank you, Alison, and we hope to see you again for Alumni Weekend!

🌟senior spotlights🌟 Our next senior spotligh

🌟senior spotlights🌟
Our next senior spotlight is Grace Depperschmidt, a History and Religious Studies major in Gamma Phi Beta! When she rushed, she “wanted to find a community of sisters,” and added that she “definitely feel[s] like [she’s] found that”. She describes one of her favorite memories from her years in Greek life: “Sophomore year, a group of sisters decided to play Dungeons and Dragons together. Setting up special times to hang out together and play a unique game made us closer and was a ton of fun!” Her tips for prospective new mems? “Greek life is what you make of it. Find what you love and focus on that instead of worrying about what your experience is ‘supposed to’ be.” Thank you for sharing your wise words and being an active member of the panhellenic community, Grace!

As finals are coming up in this crazy time we are

As finals are coming up in this crazy time we are in, WPA wants to share some resources to help alleviate some stress! For more information about these resources, be sure to check out the link in the description.

As the last week or so of April wraps up, we wante

As the last week or so of April wraps up, we wanted to help the RSVP Center spread awareness about Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). With the current situation potentially aggravating relationships, we wanted to pass along some tips about how to maintain healthy relationships, when we need it now more than ever. The RSVP Center is still offering in-person and remote student services focus phone and zoom! You can contact them at 314-935-3445 or email them at rsvpcenter@wustl.edu for more information.

Thank you to everyone who donated and shared on In

Thank you to everyone who donated and shared on Instagram and Facebook!! We not only reached our goal of $1,000 but almost doubled it to $1,890, which helped WPA to donate an extra $1,500 to WashU students affected by the pandemic!

After counting over 600 shares on Facebook and Instagram, the winners are Alpha Phi for WPA and Delta Chi for IFC!!! Congratulations, you will receive first pick for your philanthropy week next year. 🎉🎉

WPA and IFC are hosting a virtual philanthropy wee

WPA and IFC are hosting a virtual philanthropy week from tomorrow, April 13 at 12:01 to Friday, April 17th at midnight to help support the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, an organization that provides aid to people who have been negatively impacted by crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help us reach our goal of $1,000 by donating directly to the fundraiser, or help donate more and earn points by sharing our fundraiser on Facebook and our Insta promo photo (check our highlights for the photo!). Make sure to tag @washu_panhel, @washuifc, and your chapter on each story! One Insta story and Facebook share per day is one point for your chapter towards winning your first choice for philanthropy weeks. We will be matching all donations up to $1000 on the fundraiser and donating an extra 50 cents per Facebook and Insta post!
Check the link in our bio for the fundraiser and more information about the week! If you have any questions, please dm either @washu_panhel or @washuifc.

🌟senior spotlights 🌟 Our first senior spotl

🌟senior spotlights 🌟
Our first senior spotlight is Arantxa Martinez-Gonzalez, an International and Area Studies with a concentration in Development major! While being a member of the Alpha Phi chapter, she also helped found and is now the current president of Sisters of Color, an affinity space for women of color in Greek life. “I signed up originally to feel more comfortable around campus as a freshman but never expected to meet so many different people throughout the process! Every year I met a new set of people within the community, showing me that people were not confined to their chapters. The community is always changing, but if you notice something is missing from it, don’t be afraid to reach out to anyone in FSL! These people helped Sisters of Color out so much in the beginning stages and guided us to make the group as strong as it is today!” Thank you, Arantxa, for everything you’ve done with Sisters of Color and for the panhellenic community!

Thank you to everyone who came out to big/little c

Thank you to everyone who came out to big/little crafting last weekend!! If you missed it, we have one last session today at 12-1pm in DUC 234, so come make some bracelets, fill a mason jar with candy, and design a photo frame.

For all actives taking littles, come make crafts t

For all actives taking littles, come make crafts to give to your future little!! We know big/little can get expensive fast, so all the crafts are free. Come decorate picture frames, make beaded bracelets, and fill candy jars, today from 3-5pm at DUC 276!!

Happy Finals! WPA reserved some study rooms just f

Happy Finals! WPA reserved some study rooms just for you all. Make sure to check them out for some productive study time 📕📕✏️✏️

Only one more day to apply for WPA Exec! Send in y

Only one more day to apply for WPA Exec! Send in your applications by 11:59!

Time to get philanthropic! Bring clothes to your c

Time to get philanthropic! Bring clothes to your chapter’s suite. The chapter with the most clothes to donate will win a prize! So get donating💜💜

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