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Caption: Go Greek: Nicole Gutierrez shares her experience in sorority life at the University of Maryland
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Caption: sigma kappa: inclusive
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Caption: Gutierrez is proud to call herself a member of UMD's Sigma Kappa chapter. She puts pride in her involvement in Greek life, including her sorority's philanthropy.
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Caption: Part of Sigma Kappa's philanthropy includes support for Alzheimer's disease. The local chapter sponsors research proposals by the national Alzheimer's Association.
Sigma Kappa nationally has given more than $1 million to Alzheimer's research grants, according to its website. At Maryland, the sisters host a casino night to raise money for the disease.
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Caption: GREEKS MARK THEIR PRESENCE On campus, Greeks mark their presence through official tailgates. Fraternity members have only been allowed to host them in the past.
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Caption: Sigma Kappa has a strict anti-hazing policy. Gutierrez admires this about her sorority and would not have joined it had hazing been a part of the process.