October is one of the most active months of the year for Alpha Chi sisters and this year is no different. For our Alumna girlies we have everything from glam tips to a football watch party to a Membership Milestone party to Founders Day celebrations happening in both Washington and Arizona. Check out the details below! Thursday, October 1 - Online Don't miss the first Sigma Psi Sigma online glam tutorial! Alisha Gosline is going to treat us with her amazing make-up tips so we

Destiny For Sigma Psi Sigma member Carrie Smith, MC92, attending Washington State University was practically predestined. Her father was a proud WSU graduate and Washington State was the only college education he was willing to fund. Go Cougs! Happily for the Omega chapter, Carrie found Alpha Chi Omega through Continuous Open Bidding during her sophomore year. She had one friend from high school in the house and immediately she connected with her other sisters. First order o

As many of you know, last year our Omega Alumnae Chair created a tool to connect Omega collegians and Young Alums with Omega alumnae who are interested in networking, mentoring, coaching, and/or hiring. This tool is a simple Google Sheet that includes contact information. With this contact information, collegians are able to reach out to Omega alumnae for their support. Add your name to this Google Sheet if you want to connect! WSU Omega Alumnae Connections Once you add your

With Labor Day right around the corner, the unofficial end to summer is upon us. The good news is that it also means it's time for Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, College Football Season, and so much more! Campaign Wrap-Up Thank you to all the sisters who renewed or joined Sigma Psi Sigma for the 2026 - 2027 membership year! We are excited to welcome you for a year filled with rich tradition and some new Real. Strong. Women. experiences. Members for the 2026-2027 period will receive

Sigma Psi Sigma, the WSU AXO Alumnae chapter, 2026-2027 membership campaign is going on now! Young Alum and Advisor memberships are only $20 and other memberships start at $40. Venmo @SigmaPsiSigma Bid Day Yesterday, 28 amazing women started their path to becoming Alpha Chi Omega sisters from the Omega chapter at Washington State University. Whether it was 6 years ago, 16 years ago, or even 60 years ago that you first walked into 735 NE Monroe Street, those same bonds of sist

The Sigma Psi Sigma, the WSU AXO Alumnae chapter, 2026-2027 membership campaign is going on now! Young Alum and Advisor memberships are only $20 and other memberships start at $40. How does one go from being an 18 year old woman who graduated high school with no awareness of sorority life to becoming the President of her sorority to becoming a Sigma Psi Sigma Young Alum? That’s a question for the one and only Alexa Murphy MC21! Alexa is one of the first 2026 Omega grads to b

2026-2027 SPS Membership Drive The History of Omega's Stairs & Senior Wing This year at the AXO National Convention, I met a powerhouse named Sandy Singleton. While most blogs on this site are about sisters from Omega, Sandy is a treasured exception. I was unaware at the time that Sandy's influence on me and all Alpha Chis who ever lived at 735 NE Monroe was possibly more significant than the humble introduction I received that day. Sandy held several leadership roles and pla

Reconnect and reinvest in our sisterhood during the official 2 week Sigma Psi Sigma membership drive! Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, your unique journey and experience are vital to strengthening our community. Join or Renew Now! We invite you to renew your annual WSU AXO Alumnae membership or become a new member today. This year we're excited to offer a special gift to every member who signs up before August 31. Stay tuned for more details! See Other Payment

What's better than seeing Ed Sheeran in concert? Getting FREE tickets to see Ed Sheeran in concert! TWO Tickets Seattle, WA Lumen Field August 1 100 Level $380 Value Sigma Psi Sigma Member Giveaway Updated: A generous alum donor is offering her tickets as a prize for Sigma Psi Sigma members and she's willing to extend the raffle to non-members as well. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the chapter, this giveaway is for you! If you're a member, there's nothing you ne

Summer is here and you're busy! So busy, that sometimes you don't make time to nuture yourself with good old fashioned girl time. Fear Not - We got you! The second half of 2026 is packed full of events and activities offering something for everyone, whether you want to meet new people, connect with dear friends, or simply get out for some fresh air metaphoricallly as well as literally. Community Gatherings That Bring People Together 63rd National Convention. The AXO National

Author: Malia Morris The Year After If you told 18 year old Malia the life she is living today, she would be over the moon. Last year, in May of 2025, I graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Apparel Merchandising and the time in between then and now has been everything I could have hoped for. In the months leading up to my graduation, the only thing on my mind was where my first job might be. I knew I wanted to get my head start in retail, and ideally so

Author: Ally Haisch Hey everyone! My name is Ally Haisch and I’m an alumna of WSU Alpha Chi. (Psst - Ally is also a Young Alum Member of Sigma Psi Sigma!) I graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Certificate in Business Behavioral Research in Marketing. The Next Step WSU and Alpha Chi prepared me incredibly well for life after college, academically, professionally, and socially. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t have a mini ex

Author: Emma Underwood That Crazy First Year This past year, following my graduation from Washington State University, has been full of ups, downs, and everything in between. But I can say humbly that I was one of the lucky ones when it came to post-grad. I Choose Me Being in the news industry, I was told my first job would take me far away from loved ones, but I was lucky enough to receive a shocking amount of interest from employers, which gave me the opportunity to choose

Megan O’Mera MC16 Exudes Optimism I first met Megan in 2024 as we gathered at the SeaTac airport to attend the Alpha Chi Omega National Convention in Indianapolis. It didn’t take long to know that Megan is one of those women who show up and show out. Her smile is an always-on invitation and her energy feeds the room. Since the convention, her phone number is baked into my phone and our text string is 23 swipes long! 2024 AXO National Convention - Reunion Night. Front Row: Be

From Civic Leader to Entrepreneur: Susan’s Journey Susan Joseph Nielsen is a lifelong learner. From studying Journalism in college to coaching businesses on growth strategies to driving her own business, she continues to master new challenges. Growing up in the idyllic but small town of Walla Walla, she wanted to attend college in a larger city. She chose the University of Washington in Seattle and pledged Alpha Chi Omega (Rho) in 1980 where she was excited to pursue a degre

Running home in 1986 In the fall of 1986, Lisa Anderson ran home to Alpha Chi Omega on NE Monroe Street. The Bellevue Babe quickly found a place filled with friendship, sisterhood, and opportunities to grow—though she didn’t yet know that WSU would also shape her career and introduce her to her future husband. What? Like it's hard? In 1986, nearly one million people in the U.S. graduated with a bachelor’s degree. Only about 15,000 women earned computer science degrees—roughly

Chapter One When Sigma Psi Sigma Young Alum member Bella Hrutfiord (MC23) went through recruitment at the University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, she didn't know that the Lamba Pi chapter would be the first chapter in her Alpha Chi journey. This new chapter founded in 2022; offered Bella the chance to immerse herself in the SEC sports culture while also shaping the personality of Lamba Pi. She experience Southern Hospitality at its finest. It was a transformation

When you take a boat to Pullman From a young age, Merrily Shaw MC61 saw the world from a global lens. To attend WSU, she took a train from Berlin to the port, cruised across the ocean, flew to SEA-TAC from NYC, and drove to glorious Pullman, WA. Unfortunately, her introduction to the USA was a bit painful. On the final day of the voyage from Europe, Merrily innocently played cards for hours on the ship deck with the other young ladies on board. As the iconic view of New Yor

Powerhouse Sigma Psi Sigma member Stella Rockwell (MC21) is a powerhouse. AI Overview: Pow·er·house /ˈpou(ə)rˌ(h)ous/ an exceptionally energetic, influential, and capable person, team, or entity, possessing great strength, skill, drive, and potential for success, often used for someone who achieves extraordinary results or serves as a source of inspiration and power in their field. As we all know, since the pandemic and the onset of AI, searching for a job after graduating

Award Winning Omega In late September, Linda Pillo , MC75 and Sigma Psi Sigma member, received Washington State University's Alumni Association's highest honor with the WSUAA Alumni Achievement Award . The WSUAA Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have given outstanding service to WSU and made contributions to their professions and communities. Fun Fact: Linda is the third Omega to win this prestigious award. Previous winners include Kathi Goertzen and Rhoda A