Summer 2024 Quarterly Magazine

Sarah

Audrey

Chloe

Beta Delta-UCLA Beta Delta Celebrates Outstanding Members and Chapter Excellence Beta Delta-UCLA is thrilled to share news that two members have been honored with the prestigious Panhellenic Awards. Additionally, one member has received the UCLA Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Award and another was awarded a scholarship from the Alpha Phi Foundation. First, Sarah Tadha has been honored with the Panhellenic Service Award. This award reflects Sarah's outstanding commitment and tireless efforts in service to the community. “Her contributions have not only been significant but also transformative, as she has consistently gone above and beyond to support and uplift those around her,” said Jordan Bailey, Beta Delta’s chapter president. “Sarah has made an impressive impact through her volunteer work with a diverse range of organizations, including the Resiliency Institute for Child Adversity Clinic; the Refugee Health Alliance in Tijuana, Mexico; MEDLIFE Global Action in Cusco, Peru; GiveBack Foster Youth NPO; UCLA Ties for Families; and the Ronald Reagan Hospital CareExtenders Program. Her hard work and dedication have left a lasting impact, and it is wonderful to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.” Upon receiving this award, Sarah reflected, “Through my various volunteer roles, I've discovered that community service is not just about giving – it's about growing, learning,

and connecting. Each experience and interaction reminds me of our shared humanity and the power we have to make a difference.” Secondly, Audrey Boos has been named Greek Alumni of the Year. This award celebrates Audrey's exceptional achievements and her continuing influence within the Greek community at UCLA. “Audrey has worked with hundreds of [beauty and retail] companies on multimillion-dollar campaigns, including [L’Oreal, Olaplex, Fenty Beauty, Patrick Ta, VS Pink and more],” Jordan said. “Her continued engagement, mentorship and support post-grad have played a crucial role in shaping and sustaining the vibrant Greek community we cherish today.” Since graduating, Audrey has mentored younger members who aspire for careers in beauty and entertainment. “The opportunity to guide and encourage my younger sisters in Alpha Phi makes me feel incredibly connected to the chapter that supported me throughout my college experience,” Audrey shared. Third, Chloe Duffield has been honored with the UCLA Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Award. This prestigious accolade is administered by UCLA’s Undergraduate Research Center for the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (URC-HASS) and highlights the college’s confidence in Chloe’s exceptional research capabilities. Through this award, she was granted $10,000 to research her thesis, which analyzes the multi-thousand spike of firearm purchases the United States experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her thesis aimed to pinpoint the societal conditions that influence the volatile and elusive nature of the firearm as a symbol in American culture. She ultimately provided a deeper understanding of the forces in our country that shape the attitude and opinion of firearm ownership.

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