What is Giving Back?
According to Merriam-Webster, giving back means, “to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one’s own success or good fortune.”
Since 2015, the Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation has been doing just that: Over 79 scholarships have been awarded to Purdue Theta undergraduates totaling $72,000.
Providing scholarship awards to members of the Alpha Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and updating educational space in the chapter house.
Why We Give
Judy Kirkpatrick McKinney ‘51
“The Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation gives my family a way to support Purdue Thetas; bright young students who can use our help. I most like the opportunity for Alpha Chi alumnae and families to give gifts in honor of, or in memory of, a dear sister.”
Linda Markins Sorensen ‘60
“In reflecting on the growth of our scholarship program, it is clear to me that this level of scholarship awards has been made possible by an extended Theta family that continues to grow. Thank you to all of our donors who have made this possible.” – President, Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation 2012 to 2022
Kelly Jane Hudson ‘04 Spring
Kelly Hudson passed away unexpectedly in 2019 and her pledge sisters created a scholarship in her name saying, “Kelly is loved and missed and we are grateful to have been blessed with her as our sister, forever and always.” – Members of the 2004 pledge class.
A Few Facts
The Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and all gifts are tax deductible for the donor, to the extent permissible by the IRS
The Educational Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees who hold an annual meeting in the Fall at 607 N. Russell Ave.
Read the 2023 annual report of the Educational Foundation
a trailblazer gives back
Zoe Coulson Scholar Award
Each semester a Zoe Coulson Scholar Award is presented by the Educational Foundation to the active member with the most improved GPA.
Zoe Coulson, a member of the 1951 pledge class, was a trailblazer for women in business at a time when women were just beginning to realize their value in work outside the home.
Before Zoe passed away, her brother gave her Kappa Alpha Theta badge and other jewelry to her pledge sisters. With the donations that arrived in her memory, the Zoe Coulson Scholar Award was established.
Dee Allison Munson Leadership Award
While at Purdue, Dee Allison ’55, was vice president of the Alpha Chi Chapter, president of Associated Women Students, a member of Mortar Board, and was named Outstanding Woman Graduate in 1958. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in food and nutrition.
Dee Munson is an award-winning food marketing communicator with decades of experience in communicating food and nutrition information to both consumer and foodservice markets through media, special events, retail and restaurant promotions, cook books, social media and more.
In April 2023, the Alpha Chi Chapter Educational Foundation established the Dee Allison Munson Leadership Award to annually recognize an undergraduate who exemplifies outstanding scholarship, membership in Mortar Board, and/or service to the chapter or university.
