The annual Greek Life awards were held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.  The Beta Gamma chapter won many awards; below is a listing of these awards and the awards that the chapter took home from the Campus Life Awards. 

Congratulations ladies on a very successful year! 

DZ also took home many awards from the Delta Zeta Region Day 2009. For a list of those awards, see the DZ Awards Page.

The Beta Gamma Chapter Mission Statement...

Our mission is to grow as sisters through dedication, excellence, acceptance, pride, and accountability.

Will you live the creed? The Delta Zeta sorority has women of high moral standing and character. The principles of good behavior and respect for oneself and others are the core values of Delta Zeta. We believe in the bond of sisterhood that is based on the understanding, love, friendship, and appreciation. Delta Zeta has always been well represented at the University of Louisville. We strive for women who show leadership, scholarship, athleticism, involvement, social and moral responsibility, etiquette, and a beauty that is seen inside & out.

The 48th National Convention of Delta Zeta was held from June 26 through June 30, 2008, at the Doral Country Club in Miami, Florida. The Beta Gamma Chapter won four major awards and was also recognized by the Delta Zeta Foundation in two other areas.   Awards/Recognition;

• Nationally, Beta Gamma ranks as one of the top twenty chapters for the 2006-2008 Biennium
• National New Member Education Certificate (only 12 were given)
• National Philantrophy Certificate (only 12 were given)
• Recognized for service hours performed by DZ chapters....our members performed 177 hours each over the two year period ranking us third in the nation.
• National membership award presented to the Beta Gamma Chapter for pledging quota during formal recruitment for 29 years straight!
• National membership award for maintaining campus total for two consecutive years.
• Recognition by the Delta Zeta Foundation as an official sponsor of Convention/Beta Gamma provided a donation which helped to cover the cost of convention speakers.
• Recognition by the Delta Zeta Foundation for 100% participation by the chapter in the DZ Loyalty Fund for two consecutive years.
• Chapter President, Amanda Keeling, was asked to serve on the convention Philantrophy committee.

"The purpose of this sorority shall be to unite its members in the bonds of sincere and lasting friendship, to stimulate one another in the pursuit of knowledge, to promote the moral and social culture of its members, and to develop plans for guidance and unity in actions; objects worthy of the highest aim and purpose of associated effort."

If you are thinking about joining a sorority, there are so many reasons why Delta Zeta could be the sorority for you. Take a look at everything the Beta Gamma chapter has accomplished over the years while viewing their numerous awards, leadership, and history pages. We know you will be impressed with our rich history and accomplishments at the University of Louisville and on a national level within Delta Zeta. The photo on the right is Robyn Harris, a member of the 1973 University of Louisville cheerleading squad and a Delta Zeta alumnae.  Delta Zeta has been on U of L's campus since 1928 and has a long history of campus involvement. In 2008 Beta Gamma celebrated it's 80th birthday at the University of Louisville.

On Tuesday, January 8, 2008, December Parker (left) was named as one of the five young women were selected from a group of 28 Derby Festival Princess finalists. Those 28 were chosen from the original group of 114 applicants from 19 schools in Kentucky and Indiana. She is photographed with Beta Gamma alumnae and former princesses, Tara Lutz Schwartz (center) and Rachel Shee Overstreet. (Tara was actually crowned Queen of the Kentucky Derby Festival). The Beta Gamma chapter has a long line of members who have been selected as princesses. The Derby Festival Princesses act as ambassadors for the Derby Festival and the city as they represent the community at a variety of functions, including an appearance on NBC's Today Show.

  Congratulations to Beta Gamma chapter member

Rachel Meyer for being named a 2009 Finalist!!!

Congratulations to April Reinle for winning the 2009 Miss U of L crown on Wednesday, March 11.  She will now represent the University of Louisville in the Miss Kentucky pageant in July. She is photographed above with the first runner-up, Elaina Shumake (left) and Lauren Drake (right), the second runner-up. In 2008, t he Beta Gamma chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority  brought back the tradition of crowning a Miss University of Louisville.  This tradition was once part of the university and from our research, the last pageant was held in 1967.  Delta Zeta was honored to have our 2008 Miss U of L, Ashley Miller serve as our emcee for this special evening. Congratulations to our own Delta Zeta, Amanda Nido, for winning the community service award.  She is photographed on the right with Ashley Miller.

Congratulations to all of the contestants who participated in the pageant....you'all were amazing!

The University of Louisville kicked-off their new marketing campaign the end of February, 2008. The theme is "It's Happening Here."

Beta Gamma's Sarah Kayrouz (left) is featured on all of the marketing materials with three other students from the university. The marketing materials include the University of Louisville web page, stationary, Annual Fund letterhead and brochures in addition to student admissions materials.

Sarah also was featured on the web page for her "Cardinal Web Cam."