2019 Chapter Photos

Annual Christmas Luncheon

December 7, 2019
UIO celebrates the holiday season with it's annual Christmas Luncheon with Theta Psi Chapter. Merry Christmas!!

Black Presence in Lafayette County
Art Exhibition

November 17, 2019
Sorors from UIO support Soror Rose Flenorl, University of Mississippi alumnus, at the unveiling of her portrait at the Burns Belfry Multicultural and Museum in Oxford, MS. The portrait featured influential Black leaders who have made a positive impact in the area.

AKA Caregivers' Day

November 15, 2019
Honoring caregivers in our community and raising national awareness regarding the impact of caregiver syndrome on the quality of health of caregivers, especially African American women, and to increase awareness of resources and support available to caregivers. For caregiver resources, please visit the Family Caregiver Alliance.

Annual Diabetes Walk - Oxford, MS

November 9, 2019
UIO volunteers at the Annual Diabetes Walk in Oxford, MS, honoring a twenty-four year partnership with the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi.

Strutting Pretty in Pink

October 27, 2019
UIO member and Nurse Practitioner, Demetrica Pegues, volunteers at the "Strutting Pretty in Pink" event in Oxford, MS, offering early detection and self-check tips for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

HBCU for Life: CAPture the HBCU Experience! MVSU vs JSU

October 19, 2019
UIO teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club of Oxford to help students "CAPture the HBCU Experience!" at the MVSU vs JSU football game.

Pumpkin & Pearls

October 12, 2019
UIO hosted a scholarship harvest dinner raising funds to benefit high school students in Lafayette and Panola counties.

AKA Breast Cancer Awareness Day
AKA Mammogram Awareness Day

October 1, 2019 & October 16, 2019
Kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raising awareness about the disease and the importance of regular screening tests for early detection. For more information, please visit the American Cancer Society.

#EndingPeriodPoverty

September 28, 2019
UIO makes a contribution to the Oxford Alumane Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta's feminine hygiene drive in an effort to provide schools with supplies to help young girls end period poverty.

The Arts: Toni B. Morrison

September 12, 2019
Paying homage to the late Soror Toni B. Morrison (1931 - 2019) and remembering her contribution to The Arts!

AKA International Day of Prayer

August 25, 2019
Upsilon Iota Omega and Theta Psi Chapters worshipped together at East St. Peter's M.B. Church in Oxford, MS. Pictured with Rev. Dr. Scott are L- R UIO members Sorors Darlene Washington, Sandra McCarty, President and Annie Jones, Vice President #AKAInternationalDayofPrayer

Personal Financial Planning & Asset Accumulation

August 3, 2019
UIO hosts a Financial Planning Workshop focused on Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy. The workshop was held at the Batesville Public Libary in Batesville, MS. Presenter: Clifton Johnson, Financial Advisor, New York Life Insurance Company & NYLife Securities, LLC

Not "Too Hip to Hop" Dance!

July 16, 2019
Sorors and members of the community learn a lively dance routine in the style of hip-hop at the Boys & Girls Club of Oxford, MS hosted by Soror Kayla McCarty of Dallas, Texas. Participants were expected to gain a greater appreciation of the art form and its impact upon the world of dance.

Sisterly Relations: Wine Glass Painting

July 2, 2019 & July 20, 2019
UIO paints marble wine glasses as a fundraiser project to be sold at the upcoming Pumpkin & Pearls Scholarship Harvest Dinner.

Sisterly Relations: "See & Sew" Pillowcase Project

June 21, 2019
UIO makes pillowcase dresses in support of the sorority's global impact efforts to provide clothing for children in Haiti.

Juneteenth - Oxford, MS

June 15, 2019
Members of UIO gather at the annual Juneteenth Festival in Oxford, MS to promote the sorority's international programs. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the ending of slavery in America.

Juneteenth - Sardis, MS

June 8, 2019
Members of UIO gather at the annual Juneteenth Festival in Sardis, MS to promote the sorority's international programs. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the ending of slavery in America.

Asset & Wealth Accumulation: Financial Literacy Workshop

June 6, 2019
UIO hosts a Financial Literacy Workshop focused on Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy. The workshop was held at 1st Security Bank in Batesville, MS. Presenter: Kerry Temple, FSB Branch President, Loan Officer

Adopt-A-Highway

June 1, 2019
Fostering a clean environment by picking up trash along Highway 6 near Cedar Bucket right outside of Oxford, MS and counting our steps along the way to promote Target 2: Women's Health & Wellness!

Silver Sorors' Celebration

May 4, 2019
Congratulations to our Silver Sorors. Twenty-five years and counting...!

Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 20, 2019
UIO joined other NPHC Sororities and Fraternities at the Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt in Batesville, MS

87th South Eastern Regional Conference - Mobile, Alabama

March 7-10, 2019
"Unmasking the Excellence of Perpetual Service" at the 87th SER Conference in Mobile, AL.

Winners of the Mary C. Chambers Pictorial History Award

Sisterly Relations: "Step Out, Stroll Out"

February 9, 2019
Sisterly relations is one of the pillars that form the foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Today, UIO took some time to nurture our ivy! A fun-filled day of activities that members could pick, choose, or show up for all!

AKA Day at the Capitol

February 8, 2019
Each year members of the sorority visit the Capitol in Jackson, MS to promote advocacy, impact policy, and take action for voter registration, civil rights, and social justice initiatives.

HBCU Night: CAPture the HBCU Experience!

February 4, 2019
UIO teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club of Oxford to help students "CAPture the HBCU Experience!" at the Rust vs Dillard Basketball Game.

Pink Goes RED for Women's Heart Health

February 1, 2019
In observance of PINK goes RED, UIO’s Women’s Health and Wellness Committee held a Cardio Workout Session at the Boys and Girls Club in Oxford, MS led by Lawrence Muruako, Owner of Rebel Body Fitness.

111th Founders' Day Program

January 27, 2019
Joint program along with Theta Psi Chapter, celebrating our 111th Founders' Day and honoring Lafayette and Panola community leaders in areas of Education, Health, Leadership, and Mentoring Youth!

Additional awards included academic achievement awards of members of Theta Psi and UIO's "Soror of the Year." Congratulations to all of our 2019 Founders' Day Award winners!!!

MLK Day of Service

January 21, 2019
"Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve."
Today, UIO divided and conquered service in Panola and Lafayette Counties by participating in the MLK walk in both counties. Non-perishable food and cold weather items were collected in Batesville to help the needy of Panola County. New and gently worn shoes and eyeglasses were collected in Oxford as part of the sorority's global impact initiative.

Founders' / Reactivation Day

January 15, 2019
Commemorating our 111th Founders’ Day, and celebrating our reactivated sorors, Kristina, Martina, & Cheryl who joined the Upsilon Iota Omega chapter. Welcome Back & Welcome Home, Sorors! UIO thoroughly enjoyed the presence of all Sorors who were able to attend our Reactivation event at the University of Mississippi.