Welcome to the Celebration
This is your guide to the weekend’s sisterhood-filled events. We’re honoring Delta Zeta milestones, raising Dollars for DZ Scholars, and reconnecting through Friday’s warm-up dinner, Saturday’s alumnae initiation, luncheon, and house tours with dessert. You’ll also find ideas for enjoying Whitewater all weekend long!
Celebrating
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1876 150 years- George Esterly, Jr. home built
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1936 90 years- Delta Sigma Epsilon founded at UW-W
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1956 70 years- Delta Zeta merged with DSE
Fundraising
Dollars for DZ Scholars
A campaign to endow the Ora Jones Scholarship Fund with the UW-Whitewater Foundation.
Friday Warm-Up Dinner
April 24, 2026
Start the celebration early with sisters from multiple generations at a relaxing, award-winning vineyard.
3-Course Dinner &
Wine Pairing
Staller Estate Winery
W8896 County Road A, Delavan [Map]
(9 mi south of Whitewater)
5-8 PM
PRICE: $50 per person
Plus tax & fees online
Register Below
Saturday Initiation
April 25, 2026
Plan to be part of what makes us all sisters.
Alumnae Initiation
Chapter House
604 W. Main St, Whitewater
Delta Zetas in proper initiation badge attire with 100% white clothing and shoes or socks are welcome to participate.
9:45 Line Up
10:00 AM Ceremony
Register Below
Saturday
Sisterhood
Celebration Luncheon
April 25, 2026
Enjoy an afternoon luncheon and program filled with recognition, mentoring, speaker presentations and memories.
Old Main Ballroom
UW-W University Center
Badge Attire
12:30-3 PM
PRICE: $50 per person
Plus tax & fees online
Register Below
Saturday House Tours & Dessert
April 25, 2026
The beautifully maintained chapter house —rich with history and full of updates—welcomes you back.
Step inside 604 W. Main! Enjoy house tours, tasty cupcakes, and see how this cherished EK treasure continues to shine after 150 years for new generations.
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Register Below
4 Top Other Things to Do While in Town
1
Take a Stroll Through Campus
Revisit favorite spots like the University Book Store, Hyland Hall, the UC, the fountain, or your old residence hall. Snap a photo, share a story, and see how campus has evolved.
2
Enjoy Downtown Whitewater
Browse local boutiques, grab some coffee or treats at The Sweet Spot, or explore Cravath Lakefront Park. It’s a great spot for spontaneous meetups and memory-making.
3
Grab Brunch or a Nightcap with Sisters
Plan a casual meal at 841 Brewhouse, Second Salem Brewing Company, Fanatico or Jessica’s Family Restaurant. Any time is the perfect time for laughter and reconnection.
4
Explore the Outdoors
Take a quiet walk at Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve or Natureland Park or enjoy scenic trails in the nearby Ice Age Trail just west of Whitewater.
