HETA
SIGMA PHI, honorary professional organization for
women in the School of Journalism, was founded at the
University of Washington in 1909, for the purpose of
recognizing ability among women students who were
specializing in journalism. It aims to unite college
trained women who plan to enter the field, to improve
the working conditions for women in this profession,
and to inspire its members to greater effort. The
sorority maintains a journalistic register in Chicago
to aid women journalists in securing positions.
There are now thirty
chapters in universities and colleges throughout the
United States, and ten alumnae chapters in the larger
cities. The national organization includes among its
honorary members: Zona Gale, Ida M. Tarbell, Edna
Ferber and Sophie Kerr.
Lambda chapter was
organized at the University of Nebraska in 1916. The
active chapter this year includes twelve women who are
either registered in the School of Journalism or are
majoring in that line of work. The group carries out a
definite literary program throughout the year, and
sponsors the journalism jam.