On behalf of the Illinois State University College Panhellenic Council, I welcome each one of you to Illinois State University!

 

We are thrilled that you chose to join our community which consists of 13 organizations and over a thousand women. We as a community are connected through our shared vision, mission, and values: friendship, leadership, service, knowledge, integrity, and community. While our women represent all majors and backgrounds, they are heavily involved within the Greek community, Illinois State University, Bloomington-Normal, and beyond. Our women excel academically and obtain higher grade point averages than the university average, which is just one way that Panhellenic enhances the undergraduate experiences for our women.

 

While I reflect on my time at Illinois State University, I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities that my chapter and the Panhellenic community provided me. Not only did I network with professors, faculty, and alumni, I created lasting friendships with women across the chapters and councils. I developed myself as a global citizen and grew in my understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through my connections and the educational opportunities provided to me. The community also provided necessary connections that became more important during the current pandemic.

 

However, this process is not about my experience; it is about yours to come. As I prepare to close this specific chapter of a lifelong commitment, you begin to open the book. My only hope is for you to find the home and love that will fill you up.

 

Yours truly,

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Lexi Showalter

College Panhellenic Council President