VOL. 1 , N O. 2 | MARCH 2022
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 1 - GI RL S WE E KE ND 2 - DI VE RS I T Y , E QUI T Y , AND I NCL US I ON COMMI T T E E The O f f i c ial Newsletter of Wisconsin Alph a E p s ilon Phi Sigma Chapter
3 - P HI S T E RS ABROAD 4 - S E NI OR WE E K 5 - AL UMNI S P OT L I GHT 6 - AE P HI ' S ACCOMP L I S HME NT S 7 - P HI S AND T HE I R PETS 8 - S I S T E R OF T HE MONT H 9 - L E T T E R F ROM T HE P RE S I DE NT
March and April Newsletter Welcome to the AEPhi-Sigma Chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Check out what we've been doing this past month!
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Girl's Girl's Weekend Weekend
On the weekend of April 1st, AEPhi hosted our Girl's Weekend. Rachel Miller, our parent's chair, planned an incredible weekend filled with a very eventful itinerary. This weekend consisted of happy hour at Madison’s, spring rolls, a night out at Churchkey, and a brunch at the AEPhi house with a DASH Jewelry trunk show. A big thank you to everyone who came out for the weekend. We had a blast! PAGE 1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee of Alpha Epsilon Phi consists of a group of dedicated individuals working to promote the learning, understanding, and dialogue of people of various backgrounds, experiences, identities, and cultures. The DEI committee of our Sigma chapter was founded this year by Molly Levinson (sophomore) with the help of Brooke Wilczewski (senior), Ashley Dinnerman (sophomore), and Sophie Kriftcher (sophomore). Molly and her committee have worked this semester to bring awareness and events to AEPhi to foster inclusivity and conversation about various topics. For Black History Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), DEI posted informational graphics about the history of the months, how they came to be, and what the month celebrates and the themes for the year. As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee continues to grow and develop throughout the year, they will be planning more PR posts and other awareness events. PAGE 2
Phisters Abroad
Our phisters are spread all over the world, studying in Israel, Italy, Denmark, Spain, France, and London! They have been constantly traveling and experiencing a variety of cultures this spring semester. We miss all of our phisters abroad so much and cannot wait to hear about their travels! PAGE 3
Senior Week
This month Ruthie Kaufman (VP Sisterhood) and Eva Laskin (VP Programming) have been working hard to plan this year's senior week. This is a tradition that was created to celebrate all that the seniors have done for the Sigma Chapter and their graduation from college. There are so many fun events planned including a Cassetta picnic, a wine tasting at a local winery, and so much more. We can't wait to recognize all the seniors accomplishments, dedication to the sorority, and more! PAGE 4
Alumni Spotlight!
This month's alumni spotlight is Sydney Doroff (PC '15), who is originally from Harrison, New York and made forever lasting friendships as a member of AEPhi. While at the University of Wisconsin, Sydney majored in Retail and Consumer Behavior, was a member of the Student Retail Association, and now is a Senior Assistant Buyer at Bloomingdales. Sydney served as the Vice President of Operations at the AEPHI Sigma chapter, meaning she oversaw a variety of AEPHi’s logistical and day-to-day activities. Sydney automatically knew AEPHI was home as she felt so comfortable in the house and had amazing conversations with the chapter during rush. Sydney’s AEPHI sisters are still her best friends, and her favorite memory is when she got to jump into the lake with her PC when they were all seniors. As Sydney urges graduating seniors to “soak up every single second” of their college experience before they graduate, she is forever grateful for her Wisconsin experience and knows that her AEPHI sisters will be in her life forever. Thank you, Sydney, for being an outstanding role model and Sigma alumna! PAGE 5
Aephi's Accomplishments
Lauren Kugler (Freshman) Will be completing research for University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program! This will be completed in a pediatric cardiology technology lab!
Isabella Ferraro (Sophomore) Working as a full-time intern for the Controlling Department at BMW NA!
Sophia Flaum (Senior)Will be attending her dream graduate school, New York University for speech pathology this fall!
Marissa Mongoven (Senior)-
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Accepted a full-time position as a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte! "I am looking forward to working on customer & marketing-related projects that optimize channel mix and enhance the consumer experience for influential firms, as well as returning back to my hometown after graduating from UW-Madison."
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Phis and their Pets
Lincoln (1 year) Loves constant attention Isabella Ferraro's Pet
Macie (12 years old) Practices yoga Lili Weissberg's Pet
Maxie (6 months) Enjoys boating with his family Alicia and Aly Rodriguez's Pet Poppie (1 year old) Give hugs and kisses on command Paige Kramer's Pet
Bear (7 years old) Makes happy growl sounds in the mornings Madison Kohan's Pet PAGE 7
SISTER OF THE MONTH Our Sister of the Month for March is Katie Weix! Katie was selected for this award because she is kind, caring, and thoughtful. She is also a very hardworking and dedicated sister. A big thanks to Katie for representing all of the best traits an AEPhi should have!
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Letter From The President
MY NA ME I S I S A B E L L A F E R R A R O A ND I A M T H E C UR R E NT P R E S I D E NT OF A L P H A E P S I L ON P H I - S I G MA C H A P T E R . I T H A S B E E N A N A B S OL U T E H ONOR T O R E P R E S E NT A G R OUP OF S UC H G E NUI NE A ND H A R D - WOR K I NG WOME N. T H I S C H A P T E R NE V E R C E A S E S T O A MA Z E ME WI T H A L L I T A C C OMP L I S H E S . I N J US T ONE S E ME S T E R , WE H A V E H A D MA NY S U C C E S S F U L P H I L A NT H R OP Y E V E NT S , P A R T I C I P A T E D A S A T E A M T O S U P P OR T A NO T H E R C H A P T E R ’ S P H I L A NT H R OP Y , H OS T E D OU R 2 0 2 2 G I R L ’ S WE E K E ND WI T H MA NY F U N F I L L E D E V E NT S , C E L E B R A T E D H A V I NG T H E H I G H E S T G R A D E P OI NT A V E R A G E OF A L L S OR OR I T I E S ON C A MP US A ND S O MUC H MOR E ! I H A V E MY E X E C U T I V E A ND G E NE R A L B OA R D T O T H A NK F OR A L L T H E S U P P OR T T H E Y G I V E ME A ND A L L T H E E V E NT S T H E Y P L A N T O MA K E T H I S S E ME S T E R T H E B E S T ONE Y E T ! I L OOK F OR WA R D T O F I NI S H I NG T H I S S E ME S T E R S T R ONG A ND G I V I NG S E NI OR S A P R OP E R S E ND OF F F R O M S I G MA C H A P T E R .
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