August 10, 2022
Alpha Sigma Tau’s Delta Tau Chapter at Oakland University was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2020-2022 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 44th National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
The Delta Tau Chapter was recognized with the Innovation Excellence Award. The Innovation Excellence Award is presented to the collegiate chapters demonstrating innovative solutions to chapter or Panhellenic opportunities or challenges and successfully executing initiatives for positive outcomes or improvement.
The chapter is recognized for their efforts to create mental health check-ins for members during COVID-19, implementing a purposeful chapter member feedback process, and using tools and intentional outreach to re-engage members in chapter experiences.
Chapter President Anna Van Hese, Vice President of Member Development Taylor Deitch, and Vice President of Finance Katie Wilshaw were present to accept the award. Chapter Advisor Lisa-Marie Fredericks was also in attendance.
“The Alpha Sigma Tau National Council congratulates the Delta Tau Chapter for their outstanding hard work, perseverance, and commitment to the Sorority and their community,” said Justina Solties, director of communications and engagement for Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.
For more information on Alpha Sigma Tau’s 44th National Convention awards, including a full list of all recipients, please visit astconvention.org.
About Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is a national, lifelong organization that provides women with lasting and meaningful friendships grounded in shared values, relevant skills necessary to navigate life, and opportunities to enrich the lives of women. Since its founding in 1899 at Eastern Michigan University, the Sorority has initiated more than 60,000 women who Define Excellence.
About the Delta Tau of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
The Delta Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau was established at Oakland University in 2001. Since then, more than 200 women have been initiated into the Delta Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau. Today, the chapter continues to provide women at Oakland University with a community of belonging, personal and professional development opportunities, and an outlet to contribute to the local Rochester community.