http://www.phikappazeta.org The world's oldest sorority for, of and by select few deaf women at Gallaudet. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:27:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On April 18, 2010, the National Organization of the Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority sponsored an event open to deaf women in the DC metro area called Afternoon Tea Time in honor of Sister Vicki Hurwitz, the current First Lady of Gallaudet University. The event also recognized an organization ... http://www.phikappazeta.org/2010/05/afternoon-tea-time-with-sister-vicki-hurwitz/ The Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority proudly hosts our literary play, Ladies Night Thursday, April 15 at 7 pm in Foster Auditorium Admissions: $5.00 Our secret cookies will be sold, so bring extra dollars! \oVo/ Come one; come all!   http://www.phikappazeta.org/2010/04/literary-night/ To Deaf Women of the Metro Washington, DC Community, you are warmly invited to attend the Afternoon Tea Time with Vicki Hurwitz, First Lady of Gallaudet University, at Peikoff Alumni House on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. There will be a short program with light refreshments. ... http://www.phikappazeta.org/2010/03/teawithvickihurwitz/ Theme: What it means to be a deaf or hard of hearing woman and my dreams for the future. First prize: $500 Second prize: $250 Third Prize: $100 For more information, download the flyer (PDF). Deadline: May 1, 2010  http://www.phikappazeta.org/2010/03/literarycontest/ Sisters Diana and Krystle Berrigan tell tales about their experience and bond through blood and the Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority. http://www.phikappazeta.org/2010/02/dianakrystleberrigan/ Mother Jean and daughter Marcia Zisman share their experience and bond through the Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority. http://www.phikappazeta.org/2010/02/jeanmarciazisman/ Congratulations to the new pledges of the Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority for the fall of 2009! Andrea Theresa Serena Amati, 2012, Maryland Clara Kathleen Baldwin, 2011, California Rachel M Benedict, 2011, Maryland Larissa Elizabeth Clapp, 2009, Maryland Stacey Lynn DeLaune, 2011, Louisiana Stephanie Durand, 2011, Connecticut Brittany Alexandra Frank, 2012, Maryland Joy Ann Fraychineaud, 2012, Louisiana Kyle Elysse Gilstrap, ... http://www.phikappazeta.org/2009/10/pledges/ For the past, which we execute the torch Shall illuminate the future Of that which lies beyond our power In the lap of forthcoming owls It is time to hoist the veil Of the stars in the velvet sky And present you our new pledges Who will embark on a transient journey Permeated with everlasting blessings When the clock ... http://www.phikappazeta.org/2009/10/march-for-new-pledges-on-sunday-october-25/ Sister Kristine Darlene Cantrell Hall was chosen as a contestant on the popular television game show The Price Is Right. She will appear on the program October 19. Hall believes she is the first deaf contestant ever to share the stage with host Drew Carey.The show will air on CBS ... http://www.phikappazeta.org/2009/10/thepriceisright/ October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Let's help save millions of women who have been diagnosed with the disease. A Phi Kappa Zeta Sorority fundraising event will be held in the JSAC Multipurpose Room this Friday, October 2, 7-9 p.m. There will be appetizers, a silent action, and ... http://www.phikappazeta.org/2009/09/breast-cancer-event/