We also have quite a few events we


are working on for the near future. Our Academic Chair, Howard Tsoi, is currently working on our scrubs and hats fundraiser, and we have another team of officers planning our first Beta


Omicron Holiday Social and Secret Santa Gift Exchange. We will also be hosting an additional volunteer event this month at FMSC. We are grate- ful for our early success at MWU, but have no intentions of falling into


complacency! Our executive board and officers are dedicated to continue working towards our chapter’s goals as our first year comes to a close!


Nicolette Spencer, Editor Ashley Lau, President


Keith Dickey, Teta ’74, Penelope Yip, Iota ’94 and Peg Dickey, Honorary Member


OMICRON CHAPTER University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada Founded 1899


118 YEARS OF ZIP HISTORY: STRONG AND GROWING


A


s 2017 comes to a close, Omi- cron Chapter proudly looks back


at a successful year. Back in May, we sent off our Class of 2017 members in style with roast pork as well as many other barbequed delicacies and drinks. Tis signature event is also where graduating members passed the torch to the current executive committee led by President Julie Delcorde. Our leadership team started the


academic year off with a blast by hosting a country-themed kickoff event on Friday, September 8th. Amidst fun music, fairy lights, bal- loons, and delicious barbecue, our returning brothers and sisters, as well


XI PSI PHI QUARTERLY


Beta Omicron Volunteering at CDS Foundations Dental Clinic in Wheaton, IL. Back row left to right: Shayan Nizami(Volunteer coordinator), Howard Tsoi, Dr. Dean Nicholas Lambda ’86(College Chapter Advisor) and Francisco Enverga. Front row from left to right: Ashley Lau (Chapter President) and Hannah Cho


as the new first year class attendees socialized in a setting that tran- scended time and space. New members were treated to


more adventures during our annual Initiation Day on Saturday, Septem- ber 23rd. Not only did they get an orientation of the proud history of Omicron Chapter as well as a glimpse of all that ZIP has to offer, new mem- bers also bonded over adrenaline rushes as they participated in boat races, flip cup tournaments, obstacles courses, blind-folded trivia games, and a condiment fest. Te memora- ble day concluded with performances from the ZIP Comedy Club and the Membership Oath. Congrats to new members who decided to embark on this journey with us! Our Halloween Party provided


the perfect closure to October by creating just the right amount of exuberance, magic, and mystique. On October 27th, the ZIP house, packed


to capacity as usual, was ghoulishly delightful. Besides prizes for best costumes, the organizers intro- duced a midnight snack segment as a surprise. Te partygoers gave unanimous positive feedback to the executive team members who always strive to implement fresh ideas and push boundaries. As always, the brothers and sis-


ters at Omicron Chapter go above and beyond to support one another get the most out of their immersive dental school experience. Te array of social events aptly complements the unique academic resources ZIP has to offer. Each class prepares a ZIP Study Package—including study tips and useful notes and diagrams—for the class immediately following their footsteps. Mentorship is well struc- tured and tailored for each year. To illustrate, the entering first years have a course overview seminar hosted by upper years who share their insight


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