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The Triangle is the annual magazine of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Each issue features individual member stories, collegiate and alumnae chapter updates, news from National Headquarters, and more! View Current Issue The above preview can be expanded to full screen by clicking the symbol in the lower right hand corner of the grey bar above. Click here you’d prefer to download a PDF of the entire issue. Not receiving issues of The Triangle? The Triangle is published annually each fall. Update your address and Communications Preferences to ensure you are opted in for either the print or digital edition—or both! Submit Stories, Feedback, Ideas, Photos and More! We love hearing from you! Submit content here . Feedback may appear in the Inbox section of the next issue. Comments that do not align with Tri Sigma’s values will not be addressed or featured. Chapter Submissions Collegiate Chapter News is the most popular section of the magazine, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to let the rest of Tri Sigma know about your chapter’s happenings. GUIDELINES FOR REPORT SUBMISSIONS: Must be submitted by July 1 75-125 words recapping the academic year Written in past tense, third-person Submit a high-resolution photo in .jpg or .png format Cover your chapter milestones: Recruitment or initiation numbers Philanthropic events held & money raised Awards & achievements (campus, Panhellenic, philanthropic, etc.) Events such as formals, sisterhood or alumnae gatherings, service projects, etc. TIPS FOR PHOTO SUBMISSION: If submitting photos taken with a phone, submit the original image (rather than images that have been texted, screenshot or downloaded from Facebook or Instagram) as the quality of the picture is often not ideal for print publications. Make sure photos have adequate lighting and are not filtered. We love photos that show action, emotion and contextual content! Photos showing dining tables with glassware that may be construed as alcoholic beverages will not be used. Have a photo to submit for social media? Upload It here . Because of the volume of submissions received, space constraints, and quality requirements, your material may be edited, appear in a later issue, or not be used. RECENT NEWS SOCIAL MEDIA OTHER PUBLICATIONS Annual Report Sigma Scoop Newsletter Golden Glimpses The Triangle The Triangle is the annual magazine of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Each issue features individual member stories, collegiate and alumnae chapter updates, news from National Headquarters, and more!

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Tri Sigma’s Set Sail into Service program equips alumnae with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead in nonprofit and board service roles. Set Sail Into Service Tri Sigma’s Set Sail into Service program equips alumnae with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead in nonprofit and board service roles while building meaningful connections with sisters along the way. Is this opportunity in-person or virtual? This is a virtual, cohort-style educational opportunity. Meetings will be held virtually within Essential Sigma . Selected participants will receive access to the program within Essential Sigma by late September. What is the time commitment? When are meetings held? The cohort will meet virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from October 2025-May 2026. Meetings will be 8-9:30 p.m. ET: October 14 November 11 December 9 January 13 February 10 March 10 April 14 May 19* Participants should also allow additional time for readings, assessments, assignments, etc. *Due to the facilitator’s availability, the final session will be held on May 19 , which is the third Tuesday of May 2026. Will sessions be recorded? What if I can’t make it? Sessions are not recorded, and participants are highly encouraged to attend each one. The material is presented in an institute format where each session builds into the next. Should a participant need to miss a session, they should notify the staff liaison. Is there a cost to participate? There is a cost of $50 which covers the price of participant materials. Once selected members confirm their participation, they will receive an invoice via email which must be paid before the first session. Is the program specific to Tri Sigma Executive Council or the Foundation Board service? No. This program is intended to teach core governance and nonprofit board principles applicable to any organization; however, participants will also gain insight into how those principles are practiced in Tri Sigma. Who is eligible to apply? All alumnae interested in learning more about serving on a nonprofit board are encouraged to apply! Can I participate again if I participated in the 2023-24 cohort? To help ensure as many alumnae as possible have access to this opportunity, 2023-24 participants are not able to join the 2025-26 cohort at this time. Please note that this cohort will not cover any new information. When will applicants be notified? Selected applicants will be notified via email in early September 2025. FAQ Learning Outcomes After completing the program and all assignments, participants will: Learn core governance and nonprofit board principles applicable to any organization and how those principles are practiced in Tri Sigma. Position themselves as a competitive candidate for a service leadership role in their community. Build peer relationships within Tri Sigma to support and advance their service leadership development aspirations. If you have any questions, contact Samantha Graffeo Bueche at sbueche@trisigma.org . In partnership with an outside facilitator, Tri Sigma is excited to once again provide alumnae members with an exciting professional development opportunity! Set Sail into Service is a cohort-style educational series designed to prepare alumnae for nonprofit leadership and/or board service. The cohort will meet virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from October 2025-May 2026.* Meetings will be 8-9:30 p.m. ET. This opportunity is open to all alumnae members. Applications are now closed. *The final session in May will be held on the third Tuesday of the month instead of the second. Review the FAQ for more information.

Each year, the Tri Sigma Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships to help graduate and undergraduate members achieve their academic goals. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Foundation provided 37 scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. Hope Adams, Gamma Mu–Southeastern Louisiana University  Louisa Replogle Scholarship     Bryanna Barcus, Zeta Gamma–Southeastern Oklahoma State University  Diana Sarber Scholarship     Haleigh Bertrand, Alpha Zeta–Northwestern State University  Lucile Mertz Hendrick Scholarship    Makayla Bowen, Zeta Chi–Coastal Carolina University  Ann & Charlie Rutkowski Scholarship      McKenzie Breaux, Gamma Pi–Nicholls State University  Doris Hiles Tabor Schroeder Scholarship     Emma Eckstein, Chi–Pittsburg State University  Chi Chapter Scholarship     Hanna Frizzell, Omicron–Eastern Michigan University  Lucille Morrison Scholarship     Greta Gallagher, Theta Alpha–High Point University  Carl J. & Shirley L. Ursprung Memorial Scholarship     Olivia Gaspar, Theta Zeta–Case Western Reserve University  Foundation Scholarship    Kimberly Gatzemeyer, Chi–Pittsburg State University  Margaret Parker Munger Graduate Scholarship     Madeline Goetz, Alpha Phi–Central Michigan University  Mary Crumpton Brown Scholarship      Chloe Hanousek, Delta Omicron–Gettysburg College  Emily Lewis Lee Scholarship     Makayla Harbaugh, Omicron–Eastern Michigan University  Fowler Family Scholarship    Makayla Hughes, Gamma Mu–Southeastern Louisiana University  Mimi Brandt Hiner Scholarship     Rylan Jacobson, Zeta Chi–Coastal Carolina University  Gertrude Lawrence Ledford Scholarship     Kinsey Jennings, Gamma Xi–Barton College  Marie Santee Dunham Scholarship     Abigail Jewett, Pi–Emporia State University  Michael Welsh Scholarship     Emily Keene, Eta Kappa–Texas Woman's University  Mable Kane Stryker Scholarship    Isabel Kusiolek, Epsilon Omicron–Illinois State University  Margaret Freeman Everett Scholarship     Cara Luyster, Alpha Beta–Kent State University  Karen Lynn Pratt Memorial Scholarship     Nicole Macht, Zeta Eta–Winona State University  Stephani Hoch Scholarship       Angelina Martinez, Eta Omicron–Sam Houston State University  Shelby Whitten Memorial Scholarship    Ella McClenny, Theta Mu–Randolph-Macon College  Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter Scholarship    Ryleigh McNabb, Beta Mu–University of Central Oklahoma  Carolyn White Wallisch Scholarship       Melanie Minnier, Beta Upsilon–Pennsylvania State University  Dixie Cremeans Shelton Scholarship     Nicolette Palazzo, Eta Nu–Ramapo College of New Jersey  Mary Crumpton Brown Scholarship     Raegan Reynolds, Alpha Psi–Eastern Illinois University  Epsilon Xi Scholarship     Rachel Robinson, Zeta Lambda–Wingate University  Dahm Family Scholarship    Maddie Smith, Beta Upsilon–Pennsylvania State University  Barbara Moseley Welsh Scholarship     Hannah Steinlauf, Eta Nu–Ramapo College of New Jersey  Stephanie Sabol Strom Scholarship     Erin Surls, Theta Delta–Lindenwood University  Ann Buchler Williams Scholarship     Hanna Swearingen, Alpha Gamma–Fort Hays State University  Bonnie  L. Rainey Scholarship     Ashlee Trahan, Alpha Mu–University of Louisiana at Lafayette  Alpha Mu Scholarship     Grace Valentine, Zeta Tau–Missouri Western State University  Helen Cookston Devor Scholarship    Chloe Winsor, Beta Mu–University of Central Oklahoma  Mary Crumpton Brown Scholarship     Kaylee Zahradka, Alpha Psi–Eastern Illinois University  Violenda Seppala Nelson Scholarship     Bryanna Zuccaro, Theta Alpha–High Point University  Helen Marie Eggert Snyder Memorial Scholarship  Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open in early 2026. Click here to learn more about Foundation scholarships.

Tri Sigma Foundation Board Chair JeanMarie Komyathy Mattingly, Gamma Kappa–Marietta College, was  recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Volunteer by the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence ,  Tuesday, Aug. 26.  FFE annually presents this honor to an individual within the fraternal community who demonstrates exceptional leadership skills in major fundraising projects for a fraternity or sorority. JeanMarie has volunteered for Tri Sigma for more than three decades. Her leadership journey includes service on the Foundation Board from 2011–2017 and again from 2019 to today. She has served as Treasurer, Secretary, and is in her final term as Board Chair. She is an Ever Forward Member of Tri Sigma and is part of the Foundation’s Williams Society and Pillars of Sigma. Over the past several years, she has been the driving force behind some of the Foundation’s most ambitious fundraising efforts, including spearheading their first-ever comprehensive campaign: "They Did. You Can. We Will."   She has been a strong advocate for increased support of the Amplifying Sorority Campaign  and made a personal gift of $10,000 to the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform  to further the center’s work to advance and safeguard the future of the fraternity/sorority experience. JeanMarie was joined at the banquet by her husband, David Mattingly, Foundation Board member Amy Keith Buchheit (Beta Xi), Foundation Executive Director Shelly Brajkovich Bateman (Beta Epsilon), Foundation staff Sydney Haven (Eta Alpha), Elizabeth Grey, and Ellen Herbig (Beta Beta), Tri Sigma Executive Director Jenna Martin Pendry, and former Foundation Executive Director Meghan Paden. “JeanMarie’s belief in the mission, paired with her willingness to lead from the front, has created a ripple effect that strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful programming, scholarships and member support,” said Shelly Bateman in JeanMarie’s nomination letter. “She meets regularly with donors, initiates personal outreach, and plays a hands-on role in every phase of campaign planning and execution.” Learn more about FFE and its Awards of Distinction Program at foundationfe.org/awards-of-distinction .

Tri Sigma is proud to recognize exceptional members and chapters each year. Chapter award categories highlight the connection between excellent operations and sisterhood while individual award categories recognize outstanding leadership within Tri Sigma and the local community. Congratulations to the following 2018 award recipients:   COLLEGIATE CHAPTER AWARDS Collegiate Chapter of the Year Alpha Iota- Northeastern State University C.A.B. of the Year Alpha Pi, Clarion University Commitment to Excellence Beta Tau, University of Detroit Mercy Creative Educational Program Alpha Mu, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Excellence in Community Service Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Excellence in Membership Selection Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Member Development and Educational Programming Nu–University of Central Missouri Ritual and Values Programming Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Panhellenic Excellence Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Jane E. Kinderman Standards of Efficiency Nu–University of Central Missouri Pillar 4 Achievement Nu, University of Central Missouri Alpha Chi, Murray State University Alpha Iota, Northeastern State University Alpha Mu, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alpha Pi, Clarion University Beta Delta, Shephard University Beta Pi, University of Wisconsin–Stout Delta Pi, Winthrop University Gamma Beta, East Carolina University Zeta Alpha, Bryant University     INDIVIDUAL COLLEGIATE AWARDS Mabel Lee Walton Leadership Award Zaria Tahjarae Smith, Zeta Eta Margaret Freeman Everett Outstanding Senior Kathryn Alexandria Branham, Gamma Psi Outstanding Members Mallory McConathy, Alpha Zeta Sabel Meadows, Psi Klaudia Holly Sirk, Theta Zeta Mara Tazartus, Epsilon Chi Jessi Weber, Beta Pi Outstanding Seniors Rebecca Cash, Alpha Psi Olivia Davis, Zeta Psi Katrina Goldsmith, Beta Pi Sabel Meadows, Psi Kelsey Sack, Alpha Pi Outstanding Collegiate Volunteers Brenda Christie, Alpha Iota Susan Flowers, Theta Zeta Lauren Green, Alpha Mu Dr. Kristina Kraas Schuler, Nu Outstanding Advisor Erin Waltemate, Beta Alpha Fraternity/Sorority Advisor of the Year Katherine Brady, Emporia State University   ALUMNAE CHAPTER AWARDS Alumnae Chapter of the Year Chicago North Shore Excellence in Community Service Phoenix Excellence in Member Recruitment Greater Los Angeles Excellence in Overall Programming Denver Outstanding Single Program Phoenix Sisterhood Award Greater St. Louis     INDIVIDUAL ALUMNAE AWARDS Steadfast Alumna Citation Janet (Jan) Stroker Horner, Beta Xi, Greater St. Louis Emily Gates Alumna Achievement Maryellen Drasler Baxter, Beta Kappa, Phoenix Outstanding Alumna of the Region Michelle Hektor, Beta Delta and Denver