The Alpha Delta Pi blog shares special stories from our sisterhood. With guest writers from our collegiate chapters and alumnae associations, our blogs tell the intimate story of ADPi membership from the diverse perspectives of our members. From sisterhood to scholarship, enjoy reading about our organization directly from our sisters and friends.
January 2nd, 2020
by Sarah Davis-Candeto, International Vice President As we begin a new year, I like to spend a few moments reflecting and giving thanks for the blessings and opportunities I have had throughout 2019. I am blessed to have family and friends who provide love and support all year long. I am also blessed to be […]
December 4th, 2019
by Jacquelyn Hontalas, International Vice President It’s officially the holiday season, so what else would I write about than what I’m thankful for? But first, some history for context*… 1851: our beloved organization is founded by a small group of teenagers The gold rush was happening, Abraham Lincoln’s dad died, there were only 31 states… […]
November 15th, 2019
This year, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation awarded 139 scholarships totaling $192,350 to sisters for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education. Thank you to the many very generous donors, chapters, alumnae associations, and house corporations who have established these funds within the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation. The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation is pleased to announce the […]
October 18th, 2019
A Plan Derailed It all began in 1977, two years before Ronald McDonald House, later Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), was officially selected as the philanthropic partner for Alpha Delta Pi. Grand President Ginny Rosenberg Stafford, Alpha Beta—University of Iowa, asked Joanne Henthorne Kirlin, Delta Delta—University of Arkansas, to serve as the National Service Project […]
October 17th, 2019
by Jodi Boyer, Beta Tau – University of Akron In order to write this post about my time as a Leadership Consultant (LC), over 10 years after the fact, I had to remove my nostalgia goggles, and review some old journal entries from that time. What I see now is the tremendous growth I experienced […]
October 15th, 2019
by Mike Moran, Father of Past Leadership Consultant Quinn Moran Perhaps the Alpha Delta Pi internship two years prior was the stepping stone for my daughter to consider the ADPi role of a Leadership Consultant (LC). Just as relevant, I think, were the presidential duties Quinlan Moran carried out for her Iowa State University chapter […]
October 8th, 2019
by Libby Bauman, Chi – Wittenburg University Nearly a year ago, I decided to spend my last summer as a student cycling across the U. S. from Seattle, Washington to Washington, D.C with the Fuller Center for Housing. The idea formed when I was in college at Wittenberg University, where I was a member of […]
October 7th, 2019
By Ellen Long Liston, Alpha Kappa – University of Tennessee Fall. Just the word makes me happy. And when the season actually arrives, well – happy doesn’t even come close to describing it in my book. I just love everything about autumn – the flavors, the brilliant colors, the crisp air, and pumpkin everything. And […]
October 4th, 2019
by Meg Alexander Five years and counting – being a part of Team ADPi running the Chicago Marathon has given me more than I could have […]
October 3rd, 2019
by Cindy Voris – Alumnae Relations Director As we approach the 40th anniversary of our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, sisters across the country are preparing for our inaugural Week of Service. From volunteering at their local Ronald McDonald House, doing virtual “showers” for supplies, or volunteering at a food bank, sisters are giving […]