The Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall comes down, providing a symbolic end to the Cold War.

The ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act goes into effect.

Circle of Twenty

The Circle of Twenty is formed when Foundation President Diane Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University) asks 20 women to join her in becoming charter members through a gift of $1,000 to support a chapter advisor training.

Alpha Epsilon Chapter is Reopened

Alpha Epsilon chapter, which had closed in 1969, is reopened at the University of Pennsylvania.

46th National Convention, Tarpon Springs, FL

The Magical World of Alpha Chi Omega theme of course featured a post-convention trip to Walt Disney World. The favor was a crystal bowl etched with a design of seven stars representing our seven Founders. Votes included the removal of cystic fibrosis as the national philanthropy and the formation of an altruistic committee to find a new project, as well as the approval of the Foundation/Fraternity Task Force resoultion and updates to the male visitor guidelines for collegiate chapters.

Iota Kappa Chapter Founded

Iota Kappa chapter is established at Eastern Kentucky University.

Operation Desert Storm

The U.S. leads coalition forces in war against Iraq.

Fall of the Soviet Union

The Soviet Union collapses.

Iota Lambda Chapter Founded

Iota Lambda chapter is established at Texas Christian University.

Iota Mu Chapter Founded

Iota Mu chapter is established at the University of Richmond.

Judy Evans Anderson Elected National President

Judy Evans Anderson (Alpha Lambda, University of Minnesota) serves as National President from 1992-96.

Domestic Violence Awareness

A new national altruism is adopted with a two-pronged focus: support of victims of domestic violence and programs to education women to avoid becoming victims.

World Wide Web

The World Wide Web is born. In just two years, 3 million people will be "on line." By 1998, that number will have increased to 100 million.

Pledges Become New Members

New member terminology is adopted in place of the traditional "pledge" terminology. Additionally, the traditional system of an extended pledge period is discontinued, and a shortened period between accepting a bid and initation is adopted.

Iota Nu Chapter Founded

Iota Nu chapter is established at the University of California San Diego.

Iota Xi Chapter Founded

Iota Xi chapter is established at the University of California, Riverside.

47th National Convention, St. Louis, MO

Themed "Together as Sisters," attendees were flown by TWA, the official carrier of the convention, offering special rates 40% off. The Adams Mark Hotel saw the beginning of the Sisterhood Program, a membership education program, and domestic violence awareness was made the new altruism.

Castle Creek Headquarters is Built

A new headquarters is built at 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive in Indianapolis. This building served as the organization's headquarters until 2022.

Circle of Twenty Increases to 70 Members

Iota Omicron Chapter Founded

Iota Omicron chapter is established at the University of Lynchburg.