Gamma Phi Beta

President's Message

Hello everyone! My name is Ruby Galuszka and I have had the privilege of being the Chapter President of Gamma Phi Beta. 

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I joined the Delta Psi chapter in the fall of 2022. As the first in my immediate family to attend university, I arrived at UCSB without any idea what sorority life would be like. Signing up for primary recruitment and joining a Panhellenic sorority was completely out of my comfort zone, but those decisions shaped me into a more driven and well-rounded person.

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The women of Gamma Phi instantly stood out to me because of their welcoming attitudes. I felt like I could be the truest version of myself without fear of judgment, and it prompted me to take the leap and join a Panhellenic sorority. The girls who joined alongside me became my best friends, the kind that will last long after college. As we welcome new member classes, I find myself admiring the unique strengths of each woman. It has made me want to be a better version of myself, someone they can look up to.

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I joined a sisterhood that embraced me with open arms, and I have given my all to treat every member with the same respect and kindness. I am surrounded by incredible women committed to achieving their goals. Their drive and their passion inspire me to make the very most of my undergraduate years, both academically and professionally. 

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Gamma Phi Beta’s mission is to inspire the highest type of womanhood and our organization seeks to fulfill this mission through our four core values of love, labor, learning, and loyalty. While this diverse group of kind, brilliant, and inspiring women all joined Gamma Phi Beta for different reasons, we are united by our shared purpose. This organization prides itself on building strong girls and inspiring confident women of character. 

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We live this mission through our partnership with Girls on the Run, an organization that hosts after-school programs for young girls. The program aims to build confidence through promoting positivity, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Thanks to the inititative of members of my chapter, a Girls on the Run council was established on the central coast. This fall, we are hosting the second annual GOTR 5k on the UCSB campus, with my sisters coaching and cheering on the young women in the program. 

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My chapter raises money for Girls on the Run through two main fundraising events. The first is Pancake Breakfast, hosted at our chapter house and welcoming the entire Isla Vista community. The other is Moonball, a competitive kickball tournament between organizations in the Greek community. While both fundraisers contribute to our philanthropic partner and work to empower young girls across the country, they also bring the community together. 

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As I approach my final year at UCSB, I am so grateful that I found a sisterhood that feels like family. Joining a Panhellenic sorority has been one of the most rewarding parts of these four years, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I hope each of you find a home in the Panhellenic community, and I cannot wait to meet you during recruitment. 

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In IIKE,

Ruby Galuszka
Chapter President
Gamma Phi Beta - Delta Psi Chapter
ucsb.gammaphi.president@gmail.com (mailto:ucsb.gammaphi.mvp@gmail.com)