ΞΨΦ College Chapter Reports


First-year ZIP members at the Omicron Formal 2018.


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


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micron Chapter rang in the New Year with our annual ZIP


Omicron Formal on Saturday, Janu- ary 27th, 2018. Nearly 400 members, alumni and guests, gathered for a classy evening of dinner and danc- ing at the magnificent Liberty Grand. Compared to previous years, this year’s formal had even more cre- ativity, elegance, and mystique as attendees embraced the Masquerade theme. Behind the seamless transi- tions is the meticulous planning by our formal committee coordinators, so we would like to take this chance and express our heartfelt thanks to Julie Delcorde, Becky Phillips, Golsa Samii, and Colette Mascarenhas for their countless hours of hard work over the last 6 months organizing this successful event. We also celebrated some of the


achievements of our brothers and sisters during the presentation of the Omicron Chapter Awards. Congratu- lations to our ZIP award recipients:


Julie Delcorde – Culbert and Shanks Award For the brother/sister who has con- tributed the most time and effort for


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Dance floor, ZIP Formal 2018.


the betterment of the chapter during their undergraduate years.


Becky Phillips – Partridge-Luks Award To honour the brother/sister in third or fourth year of dentistry who combines fraternal contribution with scholastics and extracurricular activity.


Andrew Hall – Athletic Award To the member who has made an outstanding contribution to the ath- letic program in their undergraduate years while displaying leadership,


sportsmanship, and excellence. After successful turnouts for our country-themed kickoff BBQ, new member initiation and Halloween blast, it was no surprise that our fundraising events for the Ronald McDonald House were also met with great enthusiasm. Along with the Bake Sale, these events provided opportu- nities for members from all years to de-stress and enjoy delicious treats before the exam season began.


Not only did Omicron Chap-


ter host amazing social events, we also continuously expanded our network and outreach. After a close race between very deserv- ing candidates, we congratulated and welcomed Steph Silva, an out- standing second-year Zipper, as our Supreme Chapter Delegate for 2018.


She did an incredible job represent- ing the Omicron Chapter at the ZIP National Assembly this April, and we look forward as she continues to shine as a senior executive on the ZIP Council for the next two years. Moreover, Omicron Chapter pro-


vided valuable resources to assist members take on the academic rigors of dental school through academic sessions and mentorship. Each class prepared ZIP seminars on a variety of topics. For first years, our chapter organized a course overview session in September to ease the poten- tially daunting transition into dental school. Additionally, we helped boost the first-years’ confidence in learning and challenging different test formats by hosting two dental anatomy mock bell ringers, as well as a Biomaterials review session seminar. For second years, our senior mem-


bers gave an insightful prep session regarding comprehensive patient care and how to succeed in the clinic. Tere will also be a mock oral test for the Oral Diagnosis course coming up later in May. Fourth-year members presented their expertise and helpful tips to succeed in the clinic for the third years, as they took on the task of applying everything they learned in the classroom and laboratory to patient care.


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