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SLIDE SHOW: Greek Olympics 2012

Every year during Washburn University's Greek Week the Greek organizations compete in the Greek Olympics on the campus of Washburn.

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Washburn students volunteer in a BIG way

Washburn students take volunteering to the next level on April 14 at WSGA’s new annual volunteer project, the BIG Event.

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Sorority mourns loss of 90-year-old member

Bertie McConnell, turning 90 years old this year, always had one dream she had never been capable of doing; she wanted to become a member of Zeta Tau Alpha at Washburn University.

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Students 'bowl for kids' sake'

This past Wednesday, Feb. 22, Washburn held its second annual Bowl For Kids Sake fundraiser at Gage Bowl.

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90-year-old woman joins Washburn sorority

A 90-year-old woman joined the sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha after waiting 70 years for her dream to be fulfilled. The Great Depression prevented that dream. 

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Homecoming 2011 Winners

The results of Washburn University's 2011 Homecoming "Fear the Bod" competitions and contests are:

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WEBCAST: Washburn Homecoming 2011: Part 3

Washburn concluded the 2011 homecoming week with the Hall-WU-ween costume contest, the celebration of the tenth year anniversary of the Living Learning Center, the homecoming parade and the football game against Ft. Hays State University.

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WEBCAST: Washburn Homecoming 2011 Part 2

All kinds of events took place during the middle of the 2011 homecoming at Washburn University,

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WEBCAST: Washburn Homecoming 2011 Part 1

It's that time again where students, alumni and faculty come together to show school spirit for homecoming.  This year's homecoming is themed after Halloween and titled Fear the Bod.

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Kappa Alpha Theta adopts CASA as beneficiary

Washburn's Kappa Alpha Theta sorority held several events Oct. 17 to 21 to support their chosen philanthropy, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

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Students take part in homecoming traditions

All fraternities and sororities at Washburn University have spent weeks in preparation for the eagerly anticipated competition that they hope will entertain the student body.  

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VIDEO: ZTA brings Big Man on Campus to WU

Zeta Tau Alpha held the Big Man on Campus event on October 13, 2011 for part of their Think Pink Week events to support breast cancer awareness and education.  Students enjoyed some quality entertainment from some of Washburn's gentlemen.

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VIDEO: Zetas think pink

Last week, Zeta Tau Alpha held its annual "Think Pink Week" in efforts to raise money and awareness for breast cancer education and research. Throughout the week, many activities took place for students.

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VIDEO: Hundreds show up for 'The Race Against Breast Cancer'

Over 2,500 people came out up last Saturday for the 20th annual Race Against Breast Cancer. 

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VIDEO: Hundreds show up for 'The Race Against Breast Cancer'

Over 2,500 people came out up last Saturday for the 20th annual Race Against Breast Cancer. 

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VIDEO: Running of the Hill 2011

Every year at the end of sorority recruitment at Washburn University, the women run down the hill to be welcomed by their new sisters.

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VIDEO: Alpha Delta sponsors local blood drive

Greek Life at Washburn University through out the year spends countless hours doing their part to help out in the Topeka community.  The fraternity of Alpha Delta sponsored a community blood drive this last Tuesday and strongly believes that donating blood is a good cause.

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VIDEO: Delta Chi hosts events for new students

The Delta Chi chapter at Washburn University hosted three different events for the first week of school including earth ball, kick ball and capture the flag with water balloons.

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VIDEO: First Day of Welcome Week Successful

When one thinks of the beginning of the college two things come to mind; moving and independence. Washburn welcome week's first day was that and much more Thursday.

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Washburn student chosen for national leadership development program

Blake Bryant, of Washburn University has recently participated in a one-of-a-kind leadership development program through his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon.

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Greek award winners at Washburn University named

TOPEKA – Greek Awards were recently distributed to members of Washburn University's fraternities and sororities at the annual banquet sponsored by the Student Activities and Greek Life office.  The awards recognize and honor those chapters and members who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of categories.

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VIDEO: Grand opening of Phi Delta Theta house

To celebrate the completion of renovations to the historic Phi Delta Theta chapter house on Washburn's campus, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held last Friday where individuals could tour the newly renovated facility following the ceremony.