Kappa Curiosities
Kylie and Dr. Oz highlight some of the more curious items in Kappa's collections.
Rose McGill...a Sunny Wisp of Youth
enMay 21, 2021
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About this Episode
As we approach the 101st anniversary of the initiation of Rose McGill into Beta Psi Chapter at the University of Toronto, we reflect on the beloved namesake of Kappa Kappa Gamma's well known financial assistance program. But Rose was more than just a name. Newly released records help fill in the gaps of Rose's story so that we can better know this brave and inspiring sister.
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