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PHI MU
The Faithful Sisters
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Phi Mu was founded in 1852 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Originally founded as the Philomathean Society, a literary club, we are the second-oldest sorority in the nation. Installed as the Gamma Delta Chapter on November 19, 1933, Phi Mu was the first national Greek organization at AU and remains the longest-running chapter on campus! Over the years, our chapter has evolved, but our commitment to promoting the values and mission of Phi Mu has remained constant. At AU, our sisters are involved in over 40 clubs and 76% have jobs or internships outside of Phi Mu. No matter your passions or interests, you can find a home in our sisterhood! Ultimately, our chapter is dedicated to providing opportunities for sisters during and after their time at American, including promoting personal and professional growth, lifelong friendships, and the values of Phi Mu: love, honor, and truth. We stay true to these values not only in Phi Mu but in our everyday lives. The bonds created in Phi Mu extend past your years at American and last a lifetime. Our alumnae network is a powerful resource, offering members invaluable support through mentorship, networking opportunities, and a vibrant community beyond graduation. Each semester we have sisterhood events ranging from museum visits, self care nights, movie nights, yoga, painting, picnics, and many more! We also host a sisterhood retreat once a semester to have a full day of sisterhood bonding! Sisterhood is the common thread for why our members choose Phi Mu. Our sisters describe our sisterhood as friendly, adventurous, fun, loving, hilarious, supportive, and their home at American.
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Philanthropy
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) has been Phi Mu’s primary national philanthropy since 1986. Over the last 34 years, Phi Mus across the country have raised over $19 million for CMNH. At AU, we enjoy the distinct advantage of being just down the street from Children’s National Hospital, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. We have raised thousands of dollars in the past few years at our major events like Phlag Phootball and Phi Mu’s Kickin for Kids kickball tournament. These funds go directly towards projects at Children’s National that aim to ensure every child enjoys being a child, even while in the hospital. Alongside our philanthropic efforts, the sisters of Gamma Delta are dedicated to the pursuit of service earning over 500 service hours last year. Our sisters are passionate about supporting philanthropy efforts, both for CMNH and other organizations, and we are excited to continue supporting CMNH!
A Letter from our Philanthropy Chair
Serving as Philanthropy Chair has been one of the most meaningful experiences I have had in Phi Mu. Phi Mu’s Philanthropy is CMNH, and we work directly with Children’s National Hospital here in DC. Being in this position has allowed me to plan hospital visits, volunteer at the 3k Race for Every Child event, and table at events. My favorite moment was organizing our annual Fall Flag Football event and being able to watch everyone work together for a single cause, which allowed me to see the strength of our sisterhood. Overall, being Philanthropy Chair has shown me how impact grows when we show up together, and truly the amazing cause we are supporting.
Love, Grace Chen
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