Epsilon Chapter of Theta Nu Xi Celebrates 20 Years

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. expanded to Utah State University in the spring of 2000 as the Epsilon chapter. This sisterhood was founded upon the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, leadership and multiculturalism. Theta Nu Xi is the first and only multicultural sorority on campus.

On April 22, 2020 the Epsilon chapter of Theta Nu Xi celebrated its 20-year anniversary. Moreover, this was a celebration of the entire west region of Theta Nu Xi, as the Epsilon chapter was the first chapter established in the west. This past April, there were numerous celebratory events planned such as initiation for new members with the inclusion of alumni, a celebration dinner, and a campus tour for alumni, but all events were cancelled due to COVID-19.

One canceled event included the annual Step Show that has been hosted by the two smallest Fraternity and Sorority Life groups at USU, Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. and Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc. The Step Show event has taken place since the year the Epsilon chapter was founded to raise funds for its philanthropies. In an effort to celebrate numerous accomplishments and growth, Theta Nu Xi hopes to reschedule all events for spring 2021.

Staying connected to university after graduation is not easy for graduates anywhere, but for alumnae members of Theta Nu Xi, it is easy with a highly engaging Graduate, Alumni, and Professional (GAP) Chapter in Utah. Having an active and present alumnae group proves to undergraduate members the experience is meaningful long after graduation and the principles of the chapter are a lifelong commitment. Various opportunities exist for post-graduate engagement, and for GAP chapter members to get involved with the undergraduate members to serve as resources and mentors, and make impactful connections.

Some members and alumni were able to attend the annual West Regional Conference in San Diego in January. The conference serves as training for new members and has an emphasis on sisterhood activities such as team-building, exploring the location, and a banquet that offers an opportunity to build relationships. In addition to conferences, GAP and the Epsilon chapter recently put together a virtual book club and paint nights, among countless other initiatives.

The Epsilon members and alumnae have a grassroots scholarship fund where individuals can donate to directly impact current USU students. With no large donors and contributions solely from members in Utah and across the country donating, they are halfway to the goal of $25,000 for endowment. The goal of the Lavender Dawn Endowment Scholarship through the Inclusion Center is to continue the legacy of promoting sisterhood, leadership, scholarship, service, and multiculturalism to fellow Aggies. Donations are accepted online at www.usu.edu/advancement/tnxlavenderdawn[BROKEN LINK].

Individuals can find more information and stay up to date on Instagram @epsilontnx or contact the chapter through email at thetanuxiepsilon@gmail.com.