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| In the early 1980s, the first two sororities were organized: the Beta Omega Chapter of Delta Delta Delta in 1981, and the Zeta Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1982. Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) began admitting women in 1984. | In the early 1980s, the first two sororities were organized: the Beta Omega Chapter of Delta Delta Delta in 1981, and the Zeta Theta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma in 1982. Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) began admitting women in 1984. |
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| In 1990, Professor of Sociology Noreen L. Channels conducted a [[https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=w_books|survey of 3,000 alumnae]] who graduated from Trinity in order to gain insight on their experiences in several areas, one of which was fraternities and sororities. In the survey, many of the responses coming from women who graduated between 1980 and 1989 described how it was difficult to socialize without engaging with the fraternity system, but that "sexism was more prevalent" (Sec. 4, p.5). Some women also indicated that they didn't feel the sorority system improved upon matters. Others, however, noted that they had positive experiences and either joined sororities or joined fraternities as female members. | In 1990, Professor of Sociology Noreen L. Channels conducted a [[https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.34547621|survey of 3,000 alumnae]] who graduated from Trinity in order to gain insight on their experiences in several areas, one of which was fraternities and sororities. In the survey, many of the responses coming from women who graduated between 1980 and 1989 described how it was difficult to socialize without engaging with the fraternity system, but that "sexism was more prevalent" (Sec. 4, p.5). Some women also indicated that they didn't feel the sorority system improved upon matters. Others, however, noted that they had positive experiences and either joined sororities or joined fraternities as female members. |
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| Trinity College today is home to seven fraternities, five sororities, and two co-educational organizations. About 20 percent of the campus makes up Trinity’s Greek organizations with 450+ members. As one of the few NESCAC schools to offer Greek organizations, Trinity students and alumni have held tightly to their continued existence and legacy despite attempts to reform or abolish them. | Trinity College today is home to seven fraternities, five sororities, and two co-educational organizations. About 20 percent of the campus makes up Trinity’s Greek organizations with 450+ members. As one of the few NESCAC schools to offer Greek organizations, Trinity students and alumni have held tightly to their continued existence and legacy despite attempts to reform or abolish them. |
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| **Alpha Chi Omega (AXO)-active** | **Alpha Chi Omega (AXO)-active** |
| Organized in 2017, the Lambda Mu Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega absorbed Order of the Elms so it could become a nationally recognized organization. AXO focuses on spreading domestic violence awareness. | \\ Organized in 2017, the Lambda Mu Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega absorbed Order of the Elms so it could become a nationally recognized organization. AXO focuses on spreading domestic violence awareness. |
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| **Cleo Society of AX (CLEO) --active** | **Cleo Society of AX (CLEO)-active** |
| Cleo was originally organized under the name **Clio Literary Society** in 1878 by students who were dissatisfied with the other four existing fraternities. It became the Alpha Chi Chapter of **Delta Kappa Epsilon (DEKE or DKE) in 1879.** DEKE was the first College fraternity to admit women in 1969, and the members of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon revived the Clio Society in 1983. According to Cleo President Peter Alegi '92, its "twenty-three year co-educational status was so important to our very existence as a group that we became completely independent of (sexist and racist) DKE in the fall of 1990. We became a financially self-supporting, independent Greek organization (unlike all the other Trinity Greek organizations)." Located at 98[[vernon_street|Vernon Street]], CLEO is often referred to as “the siblinghood.” | \\ Cleo was originally organized under the name **Clio Literary Society** in 1878 by students who were dissatisfied with the other four existing fraternities. It became the Alpha Chi Chapter of **Delta Kappa Epsilon (DEKE or DKE) in 1879.** DEKE was the first College fraternity to admit women in 1969, and the members of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon revived the Clio Society in 1983. On September 13, 1990, DKE's charter was revoked when it refused "to comply with the international's demands that women no longer be fully initiated and allowed to hold offices." In response, students wrote letters pushing back against the discrimination, and affirming its commitment to coeducation. The new organization was called Alpha Chi (AX). At the time, more than half its members were women. According to Cleo President Peter Alegi '92, its "twenty-three year co-educational status was so important to our very existence as a group that we became completely independent of (sexist and racist) DKE in the fall of 1990. We became a financially self-supporting, independent Greek organization (unlike all the other Trinity Greek organizations)." Kim Nuzum '91, an officer in AX stated,"We do not feel that we have lost anything. To comply with the international would contradict what our siblinghood represents. Instead, we are viewing this as a new beginning." Located at 98 [[vernon_street|Vernon Street]], CLEO is often referred to as “the siblinghood.” |
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| **IVY Society (IVY)-active** | **IVY Society (IVY)-active** |
| The IVY Society began life in 1981 as Trinity's first sorority, the Beta Omega chapter of Delta Delta Delta (Tri-Delta). Delta Delta Delta was founded at Boston University in 1888 and was the first women's organization to be founded as a national organization with complete plans for governmental structure and expansion. The IVY Society as a local sorority was formed in 1995, “dedicated to building lasting friendship, developing strong social and academic personalities, and most importantly, forming well-rounded women.” For a short time, it merged with Alpha Delta Phi to form "The Fire Society" as a compromise to a coed mandate. Its home is at 162 Allen Place. | \\ The IVY Society began life in 1981 as Trinity's first sorority, the Beta Omega chapter of Delta Delta Delta (Tri-Delta). Delta Delta Delta was founded at Boston University in 1888 and was the first women's organization to be founded as a national organization with complete plans for governmental structure and expansion. The IVY Society as a local sorority was formed in 1995, “dedicated to building lasting friendship, developing strong social and academic personalities, and most importantly, forming well-rounded women.” For a short time, it merged with Alpha Delta Phi to form "The Fire Society" as a compromise to a coed mandate. Its home is at 162 Allen Place. |
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| **Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG)-active** | **Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG)-active** |
| --Sororities-------------- | \\ Kappa Kappa Gamma was established in 1870 at Monmouth College in Illinois as one of the country's first women's fraternities. The Zeta Theta Chapter was installed at Trinity in 1982 and is located at 116 Allen Place. Kappa Kappa Gamma describes itself as "an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles. These standards are as important today as they were in 1870 when Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded by six pioneering young women at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. Kappa Kappa Gamma promotes, through its high standards, a broad college experience where scholarship and intellectual development are priorities, resulting in the impressive achievements of its members." |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma was established in 1870 at Monmouth College in Illinois as one of the country's first women's fraternities. The Zeta Theta Chapter was installed at Trinity in 1982 and is located at 116 Allen Place. Kappa Kappa Gamma describes itself as "an organization of women, which seeks for every member throughout her life bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, respect for intellectual development, and an understanding of and an allegiance to positive ethical principles. These standards are as important today as they were in 1870 when Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded by six pioneering young women at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. Kappa Kappa Gamma promotes, through its high standards, a broad college experience where scholarship and intellectual development are priorities, resulting in the impressive achievements of its members." | |
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| **Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall, St. A's)-active** The Epsilon Chapter of Delta Psi, organized in 1850, was the first instance of a national fraternity at Trinity College. For many years, it occupied space in downtown [[hartford|Hartford]]. After the move to the [[summit_campus|Summit Campus]], the fraternity occupied its new chapter house – [[st._anthony_hall|St. Anthony Hall]] – in 1877. This extraordinary building was funded by Robert H. Coleman, Class of 1877 and designed by [[cady_josiah_cleaveland|Josiah Cleaveland Cady]] Hon. M.A. 1880, Hon. LL.D. 1905, based on the London home of [[burges_william|William Burges]], the designer of the original plan for the Summit Campus. | **Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) --suspended** |
| | \\ Nicknamed "The Hall," the Epsilon Chapter of Delta Psi, organized in 1850, was the first instance of a national fraternity at Trinity College. For many years, it occupied space in downtown [[hartford|Hartford]]. After the move to the [[summit_campus|Summit Campus]], the fraternity occupied its new chapter house--[[st._anthony_hall|St. Anthony Hall]]--in 1877 and later, [[ogilby_hall|Ogilby Hall]]. This extraordinary building was funded by Robert H. Coleman, Class of 1877 and designed by [[cady_josiah_cleaveland|Josiah Cleaveland Cady]] Hon. M.A. 1880, Hon. LL.D. 1905, based on [[burges_william|William Burges]]' home in London. In September 1984, members of St. Anthony Hall voted to become the second coeducational fraternity at Trinity. In July 2023, the College suspended the Chapter for three years based on hazing practices. Students who were members of St. Anthony Hall during the suspension period were required to vacate Ogilby Hall and St. Anthony Hall and were forbidden from participating in any Greek Life activities. The three-year timeline ensured "that any Trinity student who was a member of St. Anthony Hall will graduate before the chapter is allowed to reactivate in 2026." |
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| **Stella Society-active** | **Stella Society-active** |
| Founded in 2016, Stella is another local sorority. They are located on Brownell Street and are known for their involvement in the Hartford community. Stella sisters dedicate themselves to the improvement of the college and pledge to support one another in lifelong achievements. | \\ Founded in 2016, Stella is another local sorority. They are located on Brownell Street and are known for their involvement in the Hartford community. Stella sisters dedicate themselves to the improvement of the college and pledge to support one another in lifelong achievements. |
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| **Zeta Omega Eta (ZETA)-active** | **Zeta Omega Eta (ZETA)-active** |
| ZETA is a local sorority founded in 2003 by student Meghan Boone, who wished to create "a feminist-minded group of individuals dedicated to diversity, community service, inclusiveness, and the drive to create a more positive social outlet on campus." The chapter is often associated with [[women_and_gender_resource_action_center_wgrac|WGRAC]], Bystander, and Title IX due to its feminist and inclusive values. It is currently described as a co-ed organization. | \\ ZETA is a local sorority founded in 2003 by student Meghan Boone, who wished to create "a feminist-minded group of individuals dedicated to diversity, community service, inclusiveness, and the drive to create a more positive social outlet on campus." The chapter is often associated with [[women_and_gender_resource_action_center_wgrac|WGRAC]], Bystander, and Title IX due to its feminist and inclusive values. It is currently described as a co-ed organization. |
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| [[https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/w_books/2/|Trinity College in the Twentieth Century]] (2000) by Peter and Anne Knapp, pp. 379, 475, 377. | [[https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/w_books/2/|Trinity College in the Twentieth Century]] (2000) by Peter and Anne Knapp, pp. 379, 475, 377. |
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| [[https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=w_books|Survey of the Trinity College Alumnae]] (1990). | [[https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.34547621|Survey of the Trinity College Alumnae]] (1990). |
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