The Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi from the University of Oregon is hosting our 8th annual Red Dress Gala in Portland, Oregon at the Multnomah Athletic Club on Saturday, March 2nd, from 6pm to 9pm in the Grand Ballroom. Please join us for this fundraising event and silent auction for the Alpha Phi Foundation benefitting the Doernbechers Children’s Hospital cardiac unit. This event is open to members of the community, Alpha Phi alumni, and of course our friends and family. We look forward to sharing this night with you to celebrate the fundraising efforts of the Alpha Phi women of the Univeristy of Oregon. Please RSVP no later than February 20th. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for $60 via the Pay Pal link provided on the Facebook event page (link provided below) or $65 at the door. Tickets purchased at the door can be bought with check or credit/debit cards only. Donations are tax deductible. See you there!
The ladies of Alpha Phi kicked off Winter Term with a weekend full of activities. Saturday morning, the men of Phi Kappa Psi joined us for breakfast, an event that they purchased this past Spring to help raise money during our philanthropy, Alpha Male. It was great seeing our neighbors; they even brought Snowbelle, their St. Bernard! Thanks again to Phi Kappa Psi for the support!
Alpha Phi Tau Chapter was also lucky enough to host Patty Hendrickson, a certified speaking professional who is also an Alpha Phi! Patty’s positive energy and straightforward advice brought us together as a chapter, and has inspired us to have a kick-butt Winter Term. Thanks again Patty, we all hope to see you again soon!
Alpha Phi’s annual barn dance was held on October 19 at Painted Pony Express Stables and Ranch. Everyone donned their greatest barn-ready attire and danced the night away to country classics. Always a favorite event for the ladies of Alpha Phi and their dates!
The Tau chapter of Alpha Phi is so excited to welcome 59 new members into the sisterhood another a succesful fall formal recruitment! Girls received their bid cards on October 2nd, and we celebrated their joining the “APhi Nation” with an American-themed day that included a photo shoot, dance party, pizza, and ice cream! We can’t wait to get to know you all, welcome to the best four years of your life
“These past three months have been busy to say the least! I finished Gateway in less than 3 months, had 3 jobs, and an internship with Seeds of Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities in rural Latin America.
Gateway is the series of classes that any Journalism major has to take and pass to get a journalism degree. It can be hard and definitely time consuming, but a great learning experience at the same time.
While taking summer classes, I managed to juggle a job at the cafe in the Lillis Business Complex on campus, a position as a merchandiser with a jewelry company called Chloe+Isabel, the internship with Seeds of Learning (which consisted of selling authentic braclets that were made in San Ramon, Nicaragua. All proceeds went to Seeds of Learning to build schools in Nicaragua and El Salvador) and an editor position for Special Sections, the biggest section for The Emerald.
Working for The Emerald has been one of my favorite aspects of this past summer. It’s definitely something I want to continue with in the future. My dream job is to be a creative director for Harper’s Bazaar. My tasks at The Emerald consist of thinking of story ideas, assigning stories, thinking of cover stories, and working with photographers and designers to create layout.”
“This summer I interned at Arizona Sports 620. Arizona Sports 620 is a radio station in Phoenix, AZ and they broadcast all Arizona sporting events. I helped out with the show Burns and Gambo, and Doug and Wolf during the day, then I headed to games at night to take play-by-play notes. I learned how to make podcasts for the shows, cut highlights, and I had the chance to talk on the air. My favorite part of my internship was definitely going to the games. I got to stand on the sidelines and go into press conferences with players and coaches!”
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Our annual formal date function, Ivy Ball, took place the fisrt weekend of February this year. Hosted at the Veterans Memorial Hall in downtown Eugene, this was definitely a night to remember for all Alpha Phis. Girls were looking their best for this night out, each accompanied by their perfect date.
Sisters Annie (’13), Amy (’14) and Brianna (’14) stand on the second floor landing of the Alpha Phi house as they get ready to meet up with their dates.
Seniors, roommates, and bestfriends; Annie (’12), Cassie (’12), and Michelle (’12) got ready together at their house for their last Ivy Ball as Alpha Phis. We will miss you girls!
Lauren (’14) and Jen (’14) wait outside Alpha Phi as they get ready to head over to the Veteran’s Hall for Ivy Ball.
