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March 2021 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Theta Alpha (University of North Alabama)

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This month, we head to Florence, Alabama, to highlight the Theta Alpha Chapter at the University of North […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 5, 2021 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

My Badge

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March is an important month for Phi Mu, as we celebrate our founding. It also includes National Ritual […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 1, 2021 History, Uncategorized

Finding Perspective as the Key to Joy with Health Challenges and the Pandemic

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By Mariel White, AN (University of Florida) This week, we are thrilled to feature Mariel White, a member […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 22, 2021 Exceptional Women, Uncategorized

Celebrating Members’ Diverse Traditions

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Over the past 168 years, Phi Mu has grown into an expansive and diverse sisterhood of nearly 200,000 […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 15, 2021 Beyond Phi Mu, Uncategorized

January 2021 Alumnae Chapter of the Month: Denver Area

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This month, we are excited to feature the Denver Area Alumnae Chapter, one of the Founders’ Circle chapter […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 8, 2021 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

January 2021 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Rho Theta, Elmhurst University

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This month, we head to the Chicago suburbs to feature the Rho Theta Chapter at Elmhurst University. Read […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 4, 2021 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

November 2020 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Kappa Eta, Nicholls State University

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This month, we feature our most outstanding collegiate chapter of the 2018-2020 biennium, Kappa Eta at Nicholls State […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 30, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

My Commitment to Miracle Market

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By Erika Gilbert, AE (Florida State University), Director of Alumnae Engagement Over the past two weeks, we’ve been […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 13, 2020 Lending a Helping Hand, Uncategorized

Helping Make Miracles Happen: Phi Mus Step Up to Spread Holiday Cheer

2020 has been unprecedented for everyone but imagine how challenging it has been for the pediatric patients and […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 9, 2020 Lending a Helping Hand, Uncategorized

The State of the Fraternity, Continued

“This is a challenging time and Phi Mu continues to rise to the challenge. I wanted to provide an update […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 2, 2020 Uncategorized

October 2020 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Epsilon, Millsaps College

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This month, we feature one of our oldest chapters, Epsilon Chapter at Millsaps College. For 106 years, this […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 30, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

October 2020 Alumnae Chapter of the Month: Memphis

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This month, we are excited to feature the Memphis Area Alumnae Chapter. Established on January 1, 1927, this […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 23, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Respecting Our Differences by Living Our Values

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This blog is a summary of an article originally printed in the Winter/Spring 2019 Aglaia magazine. At that […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 9, 2020 Beyond Phi Mu, Exceptional Women, Uncategorized

September 2020 Alumnae Chapter of the Month: Southern New Jersey

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This month, we are excited to feature the Southern New Jersey Alumnae Chapter. For more than 60 years, […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 30, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

September 2020 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Gamma Tau, Johns Hopkins University

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This month, we feature Gamma Tau Chapter at Johns Hopkins University. The women of Gamma Tau have consistently […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 28, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Getting to Know the Fraternity Staff

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Savannah Parramore, KB Collegiate Chapter Specialist This summer, the Phi Mu Fraternity Member Services team was restructured to […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 18, 2020 Beyond Phi Mu, Uncategorized

August 2020 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Epsilon Epsilon, Oklahoma City University

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Our latest collegiate Chapter of the Month is the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter at Oklahoma City University. Installed in […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 28, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

August Alumnae Chapter of the Month: Mississippi Gulf Coast

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This month, we are excited to feature the Mississippi Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter. Since their founding in 2011, […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 24, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Are Facebook Fights and Twitter Wars Worth It? The Do’s and Don’ts of Arguing on Social Media

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Social media has become more than just a place to share family photos and the latest memes  – […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 14, 2020 Beyond Phi Mu, Uncategorized

July 2020 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Delta Epsilon, Purdue University

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Our latest collegiate Chapter of the Month has been an outstanding example of Phi Mu sisterhood for over […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 30, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

July Alumnae Chapter of the Month: Dallas

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This month, we are excited to feature the Dallas Area Alumnae Chapter. Established in 1918, this group continues […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 24, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

2020 Virtual Convention Recap

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our first virtual convention – what a week it has been! […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 10, 2020 Uncategorized

Phi Mu is FOR THE KIDS

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This spring, COVID-19 changed everything but what didn’t change was Phi Mu’s dedication to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 8, 2020 Lending a Helping Hand, Uncategorized

June 2020 Collegiate Chapter of the Month: Alpha Nu, University of Florida

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Our latest collegiate Chapter of the Month has long been an outstanding example of Phi Mu sisterhood, with […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 26, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

June 2020 Alumnae Chapter of the Month: Tidewater, VA

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Our first chapter of the month featured on the Phi Mu blog has been around for 115 years […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 12, 2020 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

E-Learning Tips & Tricks

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Phi Mus across the country have recently found themselves thrust into facilitating e-learning for their dependents at home. […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 27, 2020 Beyond Phi Mu, Uncategorized

Changing a Culture of Hazing, My Story

By Phi Mu Fraternity Staff Member, Abigail Holtzhouser I joined Phi Mu as a freshman and was initiated […]

Andrea Anderson September 27, 2019 Exceptional Women, Sisterhood at Its Best, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Kappa Mu – Georgia Southern University

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There are 137 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 26, 2019 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Summer 2019 Collegiate and Alumnae Pride – Alpha Area

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“Phi Mu America” is an informal term used to describe all of our members and chapters, but 175,000 […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 24, 2019 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Kappa Eta – Nicholls State University

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There are 137 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 19, 2019 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Rho Gamma – Ball State University

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There are 137 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity May 16, 2019 Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Alpha Epsilon – Florida State University

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There are 138 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 19, 2019 Archive, Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Phi Theta – Towson University

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There are 138 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 14, 2019 Archive, Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Join Phi Mu in Supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospital’s #ChildrensHospitalsWeek

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Phi Mu has been a partner to CMN Hospitals since 1986. Our members have been an integral part […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 14, 2019 Lending a Helping Hand, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Alpha Iota – Mercer University

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There are 137 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 21, 2019 Archive, Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Your Expertise Matters: Focus Group Invitation for Educators, Human Resource Professionals and Other Experts

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Members in our collegiate chapters were born in 2000! These current Phi Mu collegians face a learning environment […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 1, 2019 Archive, Lending a Helping Hand, Uncategorized

Phi Mu Stands Up to Harvard

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Harvard University has imposed a policy that punishes students for simply belonging to private, single-sex organizations like National […]

Phi Mu Fraternity January 7, 2019 Archive, Uncategorized

Honoring Phi Mu History Makers

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All Phi Mus know of our three Founders, Mary, Mary and Martha, but there are countless other women […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 14, 2018 Archive, History, National Women's History Museum, Phi Mu Forever, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Eta Sigma – University of California, Merced

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There are 137 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 10, 2018 Archive, Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

Phi Mu Miracle Market

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Phi Mu Fraternity is excited to launch our newest alumnae initiative and service event for Children’s Miracle Network […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 20, 2018 Archive, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lending a Helping Hand, Phi Mu Forever, Phi Mu Serves, Uncategorized

Thankful to be a Phi Mu Chapter Consultant

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My name is Mary Margaret Hyer and I am from the Alpha Delta Chapter. When I began college […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 14, 2018 Archive, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Beta Eta – Miami University

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There are 137 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 6, 2018 Archive, Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

My Real Life Dream Job as a Phi Mu CC

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As I watch a beautiful sunrise on an early flight after an operations visit, I reflect on the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 31, 2018 #phimuleads, Archive, Beyond Phi Mu, Chapter Consultants, Uncategorized

Chapter of the Month: Delta Tau – Western Kentucky University

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There are 135 collegiate Phi Mu chapters, and each one is unique! While each campus cultivates a different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 18, 2018 Archive, Chapters of the Month, Uncategorized

10 Things I’ve Learned as a Phi Mu Chapter Consultant

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My name is Melissa English and I am a first-year consultant from the Beta Eta chapter at Miami […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 18, 2018 Archive, Uncategorized

2018-2019 Collegiate Advisory Council

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Did you know that you don’t have to wait until you are an alumna to be a Phi […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 6, 2018 #phimuleads, Archive, Beyond Phi Mu, Uncategorized

What We Would They Would be to Us: Carnation Banquet Invocation

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At National Convention, it is tradition to have an Invocation before meals. For those unfamiliar, an Invocation is an […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 31, 2018 Archive, Exceptional Women, Phi Mu Forever, Uncategorized

A Lasting Impact: A Convention Guest Blog

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*This post was written by Guest Blogger and Convention Attendee, Kenzie Henderson, Epsilon Mu* Phi Mu Convention was […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 24, 2018 Archive, Exceptional Women, Uncategorized

5 Tips to have the BEST Week at Convention: A Convention Guest Blog

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*This post was written by Guest Blogger Erinn Richert, Zeta Gamma* I was excited to attend the 2018 […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 20, 2018 Archive, Uncategorized

The Times in Between: a Convention Guest Blog

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*This post was written by Convention Attendee and Guest Blogger Hannah Delgado, Alpha Lambda.*    When I reflect […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 19, 2018 Archive, Uncategorized

#CelebrateYourRitual

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Each year in March, the National Panhellenic Conference pauses to celebrate something that brings us all together: ritual. […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 2, 2018 Uncategorized

Meet your Phi Mu Officer Academy Snapchatters

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This year at Phi Mu Officer Academy – anyone can join in on the fun! Follow PhiMuFraternity on […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 21, 2018 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

Eta Sigma – University of California, Merced – Formal Recruitment

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Recruitment is one of those things that some love and others dread. As a consultant traveling the past […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 5, 2018 Uncategorized

#PhiTown Photographers Speak Out

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This July, GreekYearbook had the pleasure of traveling to the Windy City to capture the 54th Phi Mu […]

GreekYearbook July 26, 2016 Uncategorized

Our Top 10 Favorite Movie Scenes Filmed in #PhiTown

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Phi Mu’s National Convention is on the horizon and what better way to prepare for all the exciting […]

erikagilbert1852 May 6, 2016 Uncategorized

Coming Home to Atlanta: Cocktails & Conversation brings the tour to Georgia

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When the Alumnae Engagement Team at Phi Mu National Headquarters set out to connect alumnae with unique experiences, […]

erikagilbert1852 March 10, 2016 Uncategorized

It’s Happening All Across the World – Phi Mu Night Out

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This is a regularly updated list of Phi Mu Night Out events planned across the U.S. If you […]

Phi Mu Fraternity September 11, 2015 Uncategorized

A Look into Carnation Collection

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Carnation Collection, CarnColl and CC are all names used to describe the perfect Phi Mu shopping experience; the […]

Phi Mu Fraternity August 17, 2015 Uncategorized

Cocktails & Conversation: The Inside Scoop

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What is Cocktails & Conversation? Phi Mu is thrilled to announce an exciting new series of events designed […]

Phi Mu Fraternity July 8, 2015 Uncategorized

DAY THREE & FOUR – A Final Note

By: Zoe Boomgarden, Chi Chapter, University of Missouri The theme for Saturday was confidence. Throughout the day we […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

DAY TWO – Second Day in Paradise

By: Zoe Boomgarden, Chi Chapter, University of Missouri This morning we woke up with our fingers crossed. Yesterday […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

DAY ONE – Let the memories begin!

By: Zoe Boomgarden, Chi Chapter, University of Missouri Our first day was a long one. For a lot […]

Phi Mu Fraternity June 15, 2015 #phimuleads, Uncategorized

Tears, Giggles and Sorority Sisters

As the semester comes to a close, I would like to take this time to reflect on my […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 30, 2015 Uncategorized

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – WHAT PHI MU IS ALL ABOUT

Why do Phi Mus study? Phi Mu’s commitment to academic excellence can be traced back to its founding […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 24, 2015 Uncategorized

Abby (Jacobs) Elrod – Area II Operations Coordinator, Alpha Iota Panhellenic Adviser, etc.

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Name: Abby (Jacobs) Elrod Chapter of Initiation: Alpha Iota, Mercer University Current Location: Macon, GA Profession: I am […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 17, 2015 Uncategorized

Jennifer (Hobaugh) Johnson – National Director of New Chapters, Phi Xi New Chapter Coordinator, etc.

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Name: Jennifer Hobaugh Johnson Chapter of Initiation: Gamma Alpha, College of William and Mary Current Location: New Orleans, […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 17, 2015 Uncategorized

Amber Isom – Area Membership Coordinator & Alumnae Chapter Volunteer

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Name: Amber (Brooke) Isom Chapter of Initiation: Rho Gamma, Ball State University Current Location: Avon, Indiana Profession: Second […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 16, 2015 Uncategorized

Jessi Gongola Horne – Kappa Omicron Chapter Adviser, Kappa Mu PR Adviser, Alpha Epsilon Chapter Association President, etc.

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Name: Jessi (Gongola) Horne Chapter of Initiation: Alpha Epsilon, Florida State Current Location: Savannah, Georgia Profession: Communications Consultant […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 16, 2015 Uncategorized

Melissa Woods – Chapter Adviser

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Name: Melissa Woods Chapter of Initiation: Phi Eta, York College of Pennsylvania Current Location: York, PA Profession: Business […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 15, 2015 Uncategorized

Sharon L. Henson – Delta Eta Membership Adviser & House Corporation Treasurer

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Name: Sharon L. Henson Chapter of Initiation: Delta Eta, Georgetown College Current Location: Cynthiana, KY Profession: Retired elementary […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 15, 2015 Uncategorized

Jessica Oswald – National Discipline Chairman

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Name:  Jessica Oswald Chapter of Initiation:  Gamma Mu, Western Carolina University Current Location: Norman, Oklahoma Profession:  Director of […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 14, 2015 Uncategorized

Carolyn Goldman – Alumnae Chapter & Chapter Association Volunteer

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Name: Carolyn (Munzenberger) Goldman Chapter of Initiation: Delta Nu, Michigan State University Current Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Profession: […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 14, 2015 Uncategorized

Rachel Happe – National Committee Member

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Name: Rachel Happe Chapter of Initiation: Zeta Sigma, University of Wisconsin – River Falls Current Location: Minneapolis, MN […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 13, 2015 Uncategorized

Ashly (Crouse) Delario, Chapter Adviser

Volunteer: Ashly (Crouse) Delerio Chapter of Initiation: Eta Zeta, Fresno State Chapter Location: Fresno, CA Profession: Stay at […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 13, 2015 Uncategorized

The Sorority Type

Walking through my school’s Union building, I had one goal in mind: food. It was a Thursday during […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 9, 2015 Uncategorized

Putting Our Best Foot Forward.

Because we are re-chartering the Eta Beta chapter after all these years, we have a lot of decisions […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 8, 2015 Uncategorized

Bid Day Fall 2014

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It was Sunday morning when the Bids came out. My roommate, Samantha, and I along with our new […]

Phi Mu Fraternity April 7, 2015 Uncategorized

Best of Founders’ Day 2015 – Social Media Edition #phimu1852

Eve ‏@itschristmasEVE  Mar 4 – These letters don’t make me better than you, they make me better than who I […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 12, 2015 Uncategorized

Initiation, Installation and Inspiration

This last week has been the most important week of my Phi Mu experience. Starting on Saturday, February […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 12, 2015 Uncategorized

Initiation and Installation Brunch

This weekend was one wild whirlwind. Not only was there initiation but also there was installation. At every […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 9, 2015 Uncategorized

The Beginning of a Lifetime Journey

Over the past few months, Phi Mu has evolved to become so much of a larger presence in […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 9, 2015 Uncategorized

How It All Got Started

It’s strange for me to think that just a few months ago I didn’t know another person at […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 4, 2015 Archive, Uncategorized

My First Alumnae Founders’ Day Celebration

Saturday I had the opportunity to attend an event where women of different ages, different places and different […]

Phi Mu Fraternity March 4, 2015 Archive, Uncategorized

Start of Something New

I normally don’t read our school newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, on an everyday basis. Instead, I tend […]

Phi Mu Fraternity February 20, 2015 Archive, Uncategorized

Become Phi Mu Famous!

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Phi Mu Headquarters staff is looking for some amazing videos to use in our national marketing materials.  For […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 9, 2014 Archive, Uncategorized

No More Comfort Zone – Chapter Consultant Perspective – Mary Coulter

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The decision to apply to become a Chapter Consultant was easy. It was also the single most important […]

Phi Mu Fraternity December 2, 2014 Archive, Uncategorized

Memories & Paths – Chapter Consultant Perspective – Brittany Markowitz

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As Thanksgiving approaches, for me, it’s all about the memories with my family in the days leading up while […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 21, 2014 Archive, Uncategorized

Falling into Phi Mu – Chapter Consultant Perspective – Brooke Summerlin

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Shifting through my emails, something pops up that peaks my interest. It is the Phi Mu chapter consultant […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 21, 2014 Archive, Uncategorized

Chapter Consultant Perspective – Maggie Olson

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Phi Mu collegiate chapters receive countless hours of support and guidance from Fraternity staff members and Alumnae volunteers.  […]

Phi Mu Fraternity November 21, 2014 Archive, Uncategorized

Find a Phi Mu Night Out Event Near You!

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This is a regularly updated list of Phi Mu Night Out events planned across the U.S. If you […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 23, 2014 Archive, Phi Mu Night Out, Uncategorized

New Chapter Announcements

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Phi Mu National Council recently announced the upcoming installations of two new chapters! The installation of Phi Xi Chapter at Cornell […]

Phi Mu Fraternity October 20, 2014 Archive, Uncategorized
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