Spotlight on a Senior: Sarah L.

Christian, Richard, Sarah L., Anabal and Adessa, SJSU's 2011 Homecoming Court

1. Name:
Sarah L.

2. Semester Joined:
Fall 2007

3. Degree:
M.S. Advertising, Minor Psychology

4. Why did you chose Delta Zeta?
I chose Delta Zeta because I really admired the women in the chapter.  I was really young when I went through recruitment and I wanted to be just as confident and comfortable as the women from DZ.  I knew that DZ would help me grow.

5. Favorite Delta Zeta memory:
Watching my DZ family grow.  Seeing my little sisters become big sisters has been SO wonderful!

6. Favorite memory at San Jose State University:
Being on the Homecoming Court!  It was such an honor and was truly special.  Having all of my sisters there supporting me was amazing.

7. Best lesson Delta Zeta has taught me:
Be proactive, communicate honestly and hold myself accountable.

8. Advice you wish you knew before starting college/sorority membership:
Have fun!  Learn a lot, be patient and own your choices.

9. What are your future plans?
I am going to graduate school to study Student Affairs and Higher Education.  I plan to be an advisor on a college campus working with students in athletics, fraternity and sorority life, student leadership or student conduct.

10. What role has Delta Zeta played in your future? What skills have you gained? How will you be involved as an alumna?
Delta Zeta has set me up with SO many skills and experiences that will help me to be successful in my personal and professional life.  I have learned to love, communicate, problem solve and manage time and stress.  As an alumna, I hope to serve as a chapter advisor.  I also hope to become a Release Figures Method specialist for the National Panhellenic Conference.  

Flames are Burning and We're on FIRE

Last Monday we hosted a program on fire and personal safety.

Dreamy firemen and some DZ Dad's came to our chapter house to check our home for safety and share safety tips with us.

In the living room listening to the firemen 

Arianah lighting things on fire 

Madeline and Madi

Danielle W. in the Chief's uniform

Menlo Park and San Jose Fire Department.  Real Men Wear Pink!

Supportive Sis: Jenny

1. Name:

Jenny

2. Semester Joined:

Fall 2010

3. Major:

Hospitality/Event Management

4. Future goals:

My goal in life is to be successful and happy in everything I do. :)

5. Favorite Delta Zeta Memory:

There are too many to just pick out one, since I have so many great memories with my sisters. I loved getting my big sis, the new member dances, and spontaenous late night adventures with my sisters.

6. How do you define sisterhood/What does Delta Zeta mean to you?

Our Delta Zeta sisterhood is so strong and means so much to me. I'm so happy that I have found a group of young woment hat bring out the best in me and are there for me at my worst. I'm so blessed to know that I will have this kind of sisterhood for my whole life. :)

Greek Week. Homecoming. #Winning.

Last week was a TON of fun for our chapter!

We started off the week with a visitor from National.  Victoria, an Educational Leadership Consultant for Delta Zeta National, spent the week with us.  While she was here, she met with each chairwoman and gave our chapter leaders lots of ideas.

We took her all over the place, and are glad that she left preferring Northern California to Southern California.  We went to Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, WIllow Glen and San Francisco.  We showed her around downtown San Jose and took her on a tour of our campus and library.

Jessie, Erin, Victoria, Nicole Q, Jazmin and Sarah L. 

Corinne, Stephanie C., Ally, Audry, Sara R., Madi and Jenny with Sigma Nus

This past week was also GREEK WEEK!  It was SO fun :)

Go GREEN!

Alissa G, Manpreet Stephany G., Britt, Madi and Sarah B. 

We were paired with Sigma Nu, Sigma Chi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Theta Psi and Lambda Theta Nu.  It was really exciting to be paired up and working with other Greeks.

Manpreet, Victoria, Corinne, and Nicole S. 

The theme was super hero movies, and we were team green.  Naturally, we chose to be team Hulk.

Alexa, Nicole S., Vanessa, and Nick from Sigma Nu as the Hulk

Alexa, Brianna B., Christine C. and Sabrina with Sigma Chi

 On Monday, we competed in the Greek Week Kick Off events and on Tuesday, there was an all Greek study night at the library.  We also competed in house decorating and in chariot races.

Madi, Stephanie C., Danielle V., Caitlyn, Jazmin, Ally and Shelbie

The Hamster Ball Races :)

Our chapter President, Sarah L., was also chosen to be on the Homecoming Court this year.  Our chapter all went out to support her at the presentation of the Court at SJSU's Fire On The Fountain Pep Rally.

Corinne, Hannah, Nicole S., Sarah L., Lizzie, Vanessa and Britt before Homecoming King and Queen Reveal

Homecoming was a great time for us to show off our Spartan Spirit.  We had a great time cheering on the Spartans in the Homecoming game against Hawaii.  It was a very close game and was super fun to watch!  GO SPARTANS!!!!

Sabrina, Jessica M., and Jenny

Alissa G. and Manpreet

Cesar from ATO, Alison from KD and Sarah L. 

Spotlight on a Senior: Kayla S.

1. Name

Kayla S.

2. Semester Joined:

Fall 2010

3. Degree:

BA in Mathematics

4. Why did you chose Delta Zeta:

I felt a connection here.

5. Favorite Delta Zeta Memory:

I love laughing with my sisters. Those are all great moments.

6. Favorite memory at San Jose State University:

Playing soccer for fun!

7. Best lesson Delta Zeta has taught you:

Delta Zeta has taught me to not let things affect me negatively.

8. Advice you wish you knew before starting college/sorority membership:

Kill procrastination, because once it grows defeating it is tough.

9. What are your future plans?

Get credential and teach, but first I want to go see things.

10. What role has Delta Zeta played in your future? What skills have you gained? How will you be involved as an alumna?

Not really sure how I will be involved as an alumnae, but I do believe I have gained more confidence in my abilities.

We Love Mondays: Mocktails, Rosebuddies, and Inproptu Serenades

This Monday was one for the record books at Delta Zeta.

Members of Alpha Phi Omega working to win best presentation.

Marques, ATO President, with Brittany, ATO Sweetheart

We started the evening at the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House where we hosted our Annual Mocktail, Delta Zeta's I Have a Choice Event.

Some of our new members at Mocktail

Casey with the wonderful women of Alpha Phi

The event is an Alcohol Awareness event where fraternities, sororities and other campus organizations, compete for the best tasting non alcoholic beverage, best drink presentation, and spirit.  At the event, Peer Health Educators from the SJSU Health Center came and spoke to all of the participants about alcohol safety.

Christine, Nicole Q. and Brianna B. with the gentlemen of Sigma Chi and our Turtle King, Eric. 

ATO's packed main room

DZ's with all of the ATO's

We also had Rosebuddy revealing this Monday.  After our chapter and new member meeting, our new members got to find our who their Rose Buddies were.

Joyce finding out Danielle W. was her Rosebuddy

Shiva, with her Rosebuddy Jenny

During a new member semester, Delta Zeta's new members get three pals.  These pals are Turtle Pal, Rose Buddy and Diamond Sis.  Our new members get to write letters back and forth with an initiate for a week and then they have an exciting revealing.

Danielle T. with Jessica M.

Caitlyn and Kannadi

This is a great way for our new members to get to know our initiates and is a great way for them to come around the house!

Vanessa and Jelena

After Rosebuddy revealing, the gentlemen of Theta Chi stopped by to surprise us with a serenade.  It was so much fun to sing songs back and forth.

The gentlemen of Theta Chi

Danielle V. and Caitlyn

After we were introduced to all of their pledges, a few of our sisters had paddle and letter exchanges with their big or little bros.

Corinne and her Little Bro

Natalie exchanging with her Little Bro, Jose

Three of our sisters are dating members of Theta Chi.  It was so sweet and romantic to watch each man, give his lady a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Martina and her boyfriend

Jordan L. and her boyfriend

At the end of the serenade, every brother got down on one knee and together they sang to Nicole S.  She is currently the Theta Chi Dreamgirl.

Nicole S. and her Big Bro, Antwoine

Nicole S. being serenaded

At Delta Zeta, 3 of our members are Sweethearts/Dreamgirls.  Brittany C. for Alpha Tau Omega, Alissa F. for Sigma Pi, and Nicole S. for Theta Chi. 

You can follow our photostream on Flickr here.

Parent's Day

Sarah L., Jazmin, Kannadi and Natalie greeting at the door

Lisa and her mom with Araiza

This past Sunday, Delta Zeta hosted it's semesterly Parent's Day event. 

All of our new members and their families are invited to the chapter house for a tour and to learn more about how Delta Zeta will benefit their new member.

Christine and her mom, sorority posing

Parent's Day is a great way for families to learn the various ways to be involved with our chapter and meet our sisters.

Our Vice President of New Member Education, Kannadi, did a wonderful job planning this event and getting everyone excited.

Alex S. with her family and Alissa F. 

Caitlyn with her parents

Andrea with Madi and her mom

Involved Sister of the Week: Julie Cor.

Julie with her Big Sister, Corinne

1. Name:

Julie Cor.

 

2. Semester Joined:

Fall 2010

 

3. Major:

Business- Entrepreneurship

 

4. Future goals:

Own a wedding planning business

 

5. Favorite Delta Zeta Memory:

Watching pretty little liars every week after chapter with Jessica melcher

 

6. How do you define sisterhood/What does Delta Zeta mean to you?

Delta zeta is my opportunity to further my self and grow as a person.

-- Julie is a Sophomore Business Major and is a very active member in our sister.  She always has a positive attitude and keeps EVERYONE laughing!

Spotlight on a Senior: Erin

1. Name

Erin

 

2. Semester Joined:

Fall 2009

 

3. Degree:

Marketing

 

4. Why did you chose Delta Zeta:

I chose DZ because these girls I could tell were going to be my best friends and I was right. Everyone is so different but we all come together and are very close. I love the strong sisterhood in the house and the passion everyone has for Delta Zeta. I truly have become a better person in this chapter not and I would trade my experience in DZ for anything in the world.

 

5. Favorite Delta Zeta Memory:

My favorite Delta Zeta memory is when I got both my little sisters, Alissa and Jacque. I love them both so much and I was so excited when I found out I was going to be their Big Sister. I feel like the ultimate dream is to eventually have littles and I'm so lucky to have two amazingsisters that I can call little.

 

6. Favorite memory at San Jose State University:

My favorite memory at San Jose State was heading the Student Organization Leadership Conference. I was in charge of making sure all 1300 people showed up and managed 100 volunteers for the day of. It was so exciting to see everything put together and I was really proud of what I accomplished. I'm never going to forget that feeling and experience.

 

7. Best lesson Delta Zeta has taught you:

That you can do anything. Everything I accomplished here at San Jose State, running a conference with 1500 attendees, being on Exec and managing 12 programming members, along with balancing school, friendship, relationships and work has taught me that there's nothing I can't handle in the real world because I put everything I have in to these years and I accomplished so much.

 

8. Advice you wish you knew before starting college/sorority membership:

Life is short. Experience everything and regret nothing. College is going to come and go to fast for you to wait at all to experience something you have an interest in. Also, take positions. Each position has given me so much. I don't understand why you wouldn't take such amazing opportunities if they are offered to you.

 

9. What are your future plans?

I want to be a Vice President of Marketing. My true passion in life is to inspire and motivate people to get excited with what they do and to do more.

 

10. What role has Delta Zeta played in your future? What skills have you gained? How will you be involved as an alumna?

I believe I will be a leader in any job I get offered which will get me closer to my dream job and that is because of my experience in Delta Zeta. I have gained managing skills, event planning skills, leadership skills, academic knowledge, etc from being in DZ. I am confident of my future. I will always find some way to be part of Delta Zeta whether it be helping with recruitment, attending alumni events, being an advisor, donating supplies and money, anything I could give back to the house I would do.

--Erin is a Senior Marketing Major, and our chapter Vice President of Programming.  She served as a Recruitment Counselor during Panhellenic Recruitment and as a Student Assistant for the Student Involvement assisting in the planning of the Student Organization Leadership Conference.  

Song Song Song Song Song Song Song!!!!!!

Monday September 26^th Delta Zeta hosted our first serenade of the semester with the gentlemen of Sigma Nu. We had an amazing time introducing their Fall 2011 pledge class to our Spring 2011 initiates and Fall 2011 new members!  After the serenade we invited them into our living room to mingle. The men of Sigma Nu treated us with genuine kindness and impressed us with their swag. 

The lovely ladies of Delta Zeta are super excited to branch out socially this semester. Our next social will be a BBQ held on October 6^th, 2011 with Sigma Chi. We look forward to getting out and meeting as many members of the San Jose State community as possible. 

***This blog was written by our Social Chairwoman, Natalie.  Natalie is a Senior HRTM major and serves as Vice President of Recruitment for Panhellenic Council and is an active member of the SJSU HRTM Club.