This is one of the most-asked questions that the Editor of The LAMP of Delta Zeta receives from collegians and alumnae alike. And these days, it’s not just The LAMP, but how can my news appear on the Delta Zeta national website or be recognized via the Sorority’s social media channels?
The answer is easy! News submissions from collegians and alumnae can be made online using the Submit News form, via email to LAMP@dzshq.com, or snail mail to The LAMP Editor, Delta Zeta Sorority National Headquarters, 202 E. Church Street, Oxford, OH 45056. Members and chapter editors can submit their news in any of the ways described above.
Chapter News, Member News and news about Reunions and Gatherings is also posted to the national website, and we post significant news to the national Twitter and Facebook pages as well. This helps publicize more timely news prior to when it will be published in The LAMP itself, since the magazine is only published three (3) times a year.
We encourage you to submit news to us as it happens. However, here are some general deadlines for the LAMP publication schedule:
- Issue 1 ............................................February 10
- Issue 2 ............................................June 10
- Issue 3 ............................................October 10
What type of news are we looking for? The best!
Remember, The LAMP is sent not only to all collegiate and alumnae members of the Sorority, but also to college or university presidents/chancellors and Directors of Greek/Student Affairs to keep them informed about what Delta Zeta is doing on the campuses where we have chapters. And on social media, we want our chapters and members to stand out when we post their exceptional news for others (not just members of Delta Zeta) to see. With that in mind, we are looking for outstanding news from both our members and chapters.
This includes news about exceptional collegiate leaders and achievers in all areas of campus life: academic, leadership, athletic and others. Or, are you or do you know an alumna who has received professional, philanthropic or community recognition for extraordinary work or service? Tell us!
Did your collegiate chapter receive recognition from your school or campus Panhellenic for exceptional programming or leadership? Did your chapter implement an outstanding service program, or raise a large amount of funds for a worthy cause? Did you stand up for U.S. veterans or let law enforcement officers in your community know they are appreciated? Do you tutor children with speech and hearing challenges, or did you volunteer in a developing country to help others? Tell us about these inspiring stories and accomplishments!
Please remember that although not all of your information may be used in The LAMP or online, chapter and member news is kept on file at National Headquarters and provides a valuable record of your chapter's achievements for our archives.
And don't forget to send your photos to LAMP@dzshq.com. See the photo criteria here for specifications on photos.
A note about photos
The LAMP Editor and the Editorial Committee do not control who sends in photos and news to The LAMP for the On Campus, Alumnae News sections, etc. The LAMP also has specific photo criteria for our publishing needs. Photos (99% of the photos we receive are digital) must be high resolution in order to reproduce well in the magazine. Please keep in mind that technical specifications for photos are the criteria that determine which photos are published in The LAMP.
What not to send
Because all members receive a lifetime subscription to The LAMP (alumnae receive the magazine at no additional cost to them), budget is always an important matter in the publication of the magazine. Therefore, space in The LAMP is reserved for news of national scope.
We encourage alumnae to share personal news of local interest with your State Alumnae Chairman or your local alumnae chapter (this includes engagements, marriages and births). We suggest that collegiate chapters post news about your latest new member class or sisterhood event to your chapter website or chapter’s Facebook or Twitter pages.
Once again, thank you to everyone who has contributed wonderful news to us, all of which make Delta Zeta a tribute to its members. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact The LAMP Editor at LAMP@dzshq.com. Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your news and sharing it with our many audiences!
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