March 30th
Which state was purchased on this day from Russia for ¢2 per acre?
Alaska
Where was the first chapter of Delta Gamma located?
Oxford, MS- Psi
In what year was Kappa Chapter founded?
1888
Was Louis Braille, the creator of the braille alphabet, blind at birth?
No! He was poked in the eye and developed an infection that spread to both eyes, causing blindness
What were anchors originally made out of?
Rocks
Which famous artist known for painting “A Starry Night” was born on this day in 1853
Vincent Van Gogh
Delta Gamma has more than ___ alumnae groups and chapters around the world.
200
In 1921, Kappa chapter was the first Panhellenic chapters at UNL to own what?
A chapter house
How many types of braille exist? (Not languages)
2- uncontracted braille is where every word is spelled out. Contracted braille is a shorthand version with symbols for certain words.
How many species of rose exist?
Over 150
Which Nickelodeon cartoon featuring Timmy Turner premiered on this day in 2001
The Fairly Odd Parents
How many states do not have a chapter of Delta Gamma?
9- Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, South Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
How many DG chapters were founded prior to Kappa Chapter?
21
Which state has the highest number of visually impaired residents?
Texas
What color hair did the original Delta Gamma Hannah doll feature?
Blonde
Which US President was shot in the chest on this day in 1981 and later told his wife, “Honey, I forgot to duck”.
Ronald Reagan
What was the most recently reinstated chapter of DG in 2024?
University of Miami- Beta Tau
In what year was the Omaha Alumnae Chapter created by graduating members of Kappa chapter?
1902
What percentage of people in the US older than 65 have severe visual impairment including blindness?
70%
Where does the scent of roses come from?
Scent glands on the bottom of each petal
A big change to pencils was made on this day in 1858. What was it?
Erasers were added
What was the first Canadian chapter of Delta Gamma?
University of Toronto- Alpha Gamma
What was the name of Kappa Chapter member in the early twentieth century known for being the first US member of the League of Nations and a well-known social worker? (hint: the school of social work at UNO is named after her)
Grace Abbott
What percentage of people in the US under the age of 18 have some form of visual impairment?
3%
Our badge was once an H for hope. H is also the chemical symbol for hydrogen. What percentage of the human body is made of hydrogen?
10%