By: Cogan Davis
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – The University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council raised a new record of Children’s books for elementary schools in the area.
The Arkansas council joined the National Panhellenic Conference sororities in February to celebrate scholarship honors. The Month of the Scholar honors the core values of scholarship in all College Panhellenic and NPC member organizations.
Throughout the month, the U of A council kept the theme of “Keep Going, Keep Growing.” The campaign was shared through videos, photos, and banners, all on social media.
The Chapters raised a record-breaking 12,298 children’s books for Arkansas elementary schools. “We strive to not only promote scholarship but also service within our community,” said Panhellenic President Sydney Kincaid.
“This book drive was done in an effort to give back and encourage the importance of scholarship,” Kincaid said. The books will be delivered to Arkansas schools throughout March.
Arkansas Sorority chapters then visited multiple daycare centers in Northwest Arkansas to read and share the importance of education. They went on to spend time with Chancellor Charles Robinson, learning more about Black History Month. They learned more about the creation of Black History Month and how it has grown throughout the years.