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63-497: On November 17, 1894, in Ypsilanti, Michigan , nine female students from Michigan State Normal School formed a secret club called J.P.N. In a nod to the fashion of the day, the letters of this club stood for Jolly Petticoats Nine . Other J.P.N. members recall the secret meaning as Just Progressive Normalites . For three years, J.P.N. grew as a Latin-lettered club. In 1896, membership was thirteen. In 1897, Alice Eddy Snowden assisted

126-405: A stereotypical college town often has many people in non-traditional lifestyles and subcultures and with a high tolerance for unconventionality in general, and has a very active musical or cultural scene. Many have become centres of technological research and innovative startups . Universities with start-up centers can be large cities like Munich , but also small cities like Trieste . Although

189-488: A finish. Praises rather than blames the efforts of others. Adjusts to situations where the good of her group surpasses her own personal opinion. Stands by her ideals of Christian living. Ignores gossip and fault finding. Grows in poise and confidence. Matures in her relationships with people. Adds to life because of her humor, buoyancy, and wholesomeness. —Virginia Wielandy, Faculty Advisor Alpha chapter Pi Kappa Lambda chartered 51 chapters. Following

252-404: A household in the city was $ 28,610, and the median income for a family was $ 40,793. Males had a median income of $ 30,328 versus $ 26,745 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,692. About 16.9% of families and 25.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over. The Martha Washington Theatre opened in 1915. It

315-411: A low cost of living , and often a pedestrian - or public transit -friendly development pattern. Several development companies now specialize in constructing retirement communities in college towns. In some cases the communities have developed formal relationships with the local institution. The demand for housing from students, faculty, staff, and retirees kept college town home prices stable during

378-507: A male householder with no wife present, and 64.1% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 25 years. 14.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 35.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 16.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

441-530: A new Internet-based news operation, AnnArbor.com , which also produces print editions on Thursdays and Sundays. A weekly newspaper, the Ypsilanti Courier , is published every Thursday by Heritage Media from their Saline, Michigan offices. The only newspaper currently operating in Ypsilanti is Eastern Michigan University 's independent newspaper The Eastern Echo . Local radio stations include: Ypsilanti

504-415: A new, united district on July 1, 2013. Charter schools in the city include Arbor Preparatory High School . It also was the setting of a well known and long running High/Scope Perry Preschool Study regarding the effects of early childhood education in children. The study researched the effects of preschool on the later lives of low income children from the area. Global Educational Excellence operates

567-491: A term with somewhat derogatory connotations. While noise, traffic, and other quality of life issues have not been resolved, some advocates of New Urbanism have led the development of neighborhoods in college towns by specifically capitalizing on their proximity to university life. For instance, some universities have developed properties to allow faculty and staff members to walk to work, reducing demand for limited on-campus parking; Duke University 's Trinity Heights development

630-579: A university expands its facilities, the potential loss of property tax revenue is thus a concern, in addition to local desire to preserve open space or historic neighborhoods. As a result, local people may resent the university and its students. The students, in turn, may criticize the local residents' taking jobs at the university provided by student tuition and fees, and accepting the tax revenues (e.g. local sales tax, property tax on rented properties) that students generate, but resenting students' lifestyles. Some students refer to other inhabitants as "townies",

693-498: Is a community (often a separate town or city , but in some cases a town/city neighborhood or a district ) that is dominated by its university population. The university may be large, or there may be several smaller institutions such as liberal arts colleges clustered, or the residential population may be small, but college towns in all cases are so dubbed because the presence of the educational institution(s) pervades economic and social life. Many local residents may be employed by

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756-648: Is a key example. In many cases, developers have built communities where access to the university (even if not directly adjacent) is promoted as an advantage. Student housing is also an important component of college towns. In the United States most state universities have 50 percent or more of their enrolled students living off-campus. This trend, which began in the 1960s, originally meant the conversion of near campus single-family homes to student housing, creating " student ghettos ." Colleges and other developers began building purpose-built off-campus student housing areas in

819-524: Is a list of chapters of Pi Kappa Sigma. Inactive chapters and institutions are in italics . 1957–1959 Ypsilanti, Michigan Ypsilanti ( / ˌ ɪ p s ə ˈ l æ n t i / IP -sə- LAN -tee ), commonly shortened to Ypsi ( / ˈ ɪ p s iː / IP -see ), is a college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of

882-493: Is a scroll with Pi Kappa Sigma in Greek letters." The first initiation ritual was that of J.P.N. In October 1902, there was a new initiation and pledge ritual recorded by hand. These rituals were "very similar" to what the sorority used in 1949. Minor changes in phrasing and a few additions were made in later years. Pledge ribbons were given to new members before the official pledging ceremony. Our heavenly Father, we thank thee for

945-469: Is a short 15 to 20 minute drive to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The city is located 8 miles east of Ann Arbor and is 35 miles west of Downtown Detroit . It is also home to the first Domino's Pizza location, located near EMU's McKenny Student Union in South Campus. Originally a trading post established in 1809 by a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal , a permanent settlement

1008-482: Is closely associated with Ford Motor Company's Willow Run Bomber Plant which manufactured over 8,000 Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bombers during World War II . Ford Motor Company is also known for damming the Huron River to generate hydroelectric power which created Ypsilanti's Ford Lake . Ypsilanti is conveniently located on the intersection of US Highway 23 (North-South) and Interstate 94 (East-West), and

1071-479: Is known mostly for being the home of Eastern Michigan University (formerly the Michigan State Normal College) since the university's founding as Michigan's first normal school (teachers' college) in 1849, its location on the historic Detroit-Chicago Road (now US Highway 12 ), its historic Depot Town commercial district, and for its distinctive Ypsilanti Water Tower constructed in 1890. The city

1134-562: Is land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km ) (4.02%) is water. The Huron River flows through Ypsilanti with Ford Lake on the southern edge of the city. Paint Creek also runs through the city. The Border-to-Border Trail runs through the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 19,435 people, 8,026 households, and 2,880 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,488.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,733.0/km ). There were 9,271 housing units at an average density of 2,141.1 per square mile (826.7/km ). The racial makeup of

1197-507: Is served by daily newspapers from Detroit. Ypsilanti once had its own daily newspaper, the Ypsilanti Press , but that paper closed June 28, 1994, after 90 years in business. Upon closing, the Press sold its masthead, archives and subscriber list to The Ann Arbor News , which then began publishing an Ypsilanti edition. The Ann Arbor News ceased publication on July 23, 2009; it was replaced by

1260-651: The 2020 census , the city's population was 20,648. The city is bounded to the north by Superior Township and on the west, south, and east by Ypsilanti Township . Ypsilanti is a part of the Ann Arbor metropolitan area , the Huron River Valley , the Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor combined statistical area , and the Great Lakes megalopolis . The city is also the home of Eastern Michigan University (EMU). Ypsilanti

1323-413: The cost of living above that of the region. It is common for university employees to commute from surrounding areas, finding the cost of living in town too expensive. "Studentification", in which a growing student population move in large numbers to traditionally non-student neighborhoods, may be perceived as a form of invasion or gentrification . It may be due to university enrollment expanding beyond

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1386-580: The "ACE" car. The quarter mile stretch of land along Michigan Avenue became a hub for car dealerships starting in 1912 when the first car dealership opened, and ending in the 1990s when the last dealership closed. This area has been referred to as "The Amazing Quarter Mile" and was eventually added to the Ypsilanti Historic District . This site is part of a collection of parcels known as the Water Street Redevelopment Area . It

1449-527: The 1970s in more college towns. Beginning around 2000 in the United States, nationwide real estate investment trusts (REIT) and publicly traded corporations began developing student housing complexes. Another notable development since the 1990s is the surge in popularity of retirees relocating to college towns. Retirees are attracted to these locations because of cultural and educational opportunities, college athletic events, good medical facilities (often at teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools ),

1512-628: The A.E.S. immediately dissolved. In June of the following year, the reservations cited by the NPC were removed. The former A.E.S. sororities became associate members of the NPC. Pi Kappa Sigma, in a 1949 publication, hoped to become a full member by 1951. There were two problems for Pi Kappa Sigma and the move into the NPC. First, many Pi Kaps also held membership in NPC groups, having joined before 1947. These sisters were forced to choose between Pi Kap and their NPC sorority. Pi Kap, like all sororities faced with this adjustment, suffered losses. The second problem

1575-527: The Blueprints for Michigan's Downtowns program. The award provides for an economic development consultant to assist Ypsilanti in developing a growth and job creation strategy for the downtown area. On June 23, 2020, Mayor Beth Bashert resigned after a controversial comment she made about race during a Zoom meeting. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.47 square miles (11.58 km ), of which 4.29 square miles (11.11 km )

1638-589: The Depot Town area adjacent to Frog Island Park and Riverside Park, which features many specialty shops, bars and grills, and a farmers' market . The Tridge is a three-way wooden footbridge under the Cross Street bridge over the Huron River at 42°14′44″N 83°36′42″W  /  42.24561°N 83.61160°W  / 42.24561; -83.61160 . The Tridge connects Riverside Park, Frog Island Park, and Depot Town . The Ypsilanti Water Tower, adjacent to

1701-622: The Festival of the Honey Bee. Ypsi Pride takes place on the first Friday in June and seeks to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture across the community by hosting a variety of family friendly programming, entertainment, and educational content. Ypsilanti has the second largest contiguous historic district in the state of Michigan, behind only the much larger city of Grand Rapids . The Ypsilanti Historic District includes both downtown Ypsilanti, along Michigan Avenue, and

1764-461: The Global Tech Academy (PreK-5) in nearby Ypsilanti Township. A college town, Ypsilanti is home to Eastern Michigan University , founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School. Today, Eastern Michigan University has 17,500+ undergraduate and more than 4,800 graduate students. As well, Ypsilanti is home to Washtenaw Community College (WCC) sponsored off-site extension center. Ypsilanti

1827-450: The J.P.N.s to transform themselves into a Greek-lettered organization. After careful consideration of Greek syntax and semantics, Pi Kappa Sigma was chosen as the name. Pi Kappa Sigma planted chapters at different campuses throughout the United States. In 1915, the sorority worked to become national. The first national convention was held. There, goals for increasing membership and chartered chapters were established. A new membership pin

1890-503: The Pi Kappa Sigmas. The second badge was a "modified triangular shield with a narrow gold bevel surrounding a field of black enamel. At the top is a small diamond surrounded by thirteen points of gold. Across the center of the field are the Greek letters Pi Kappa Sigma in gold, and beneath them a Greek lamp in gold." The pledge pin was a modified triangle in turquoise-blue enamel with the Greek letters ΠΚΣ in gold. The coat-of-arms

1953-508: The absence of a system for payments in lieu of taxes , the university population will disproportionately burden parts of the local public infrastructure, such as roads or law enforcement. Some analysts argue that students relieve the burden on other parts of the local public infrastructure, such as local primary and secondary schools, by far the most costly line item in most North American city and town budgets, by providing tax revenues through local sales tax and property tax paid by landlords. When

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2016-603: The assembly line in 1953, when the company merged with Willys–Overland and moved production to Toledo, Ohio . General Motors purchased the Kaiser Frazer plant, and converted it into its Hydramatic Division (now called its Powertrain division), beginning production in November 1953. The GM Powertrain Division ceased production at this facility in 2010. Ypsilanti is also the location of the last Hudson automobile dealership. Today,

2079-507: The campus of Eastern Michigan University, holds the unique distinction of being the winner of the Most Phallic Building contest . Other sites of interest include: There are many parks within the city limits of Ypsilanti, including: Ypsilanti Community Schools serve residents of the city, as well as parts of Ypsilanti Township and Superior Township . Ypsilanti Public Schools and Willow Run Community Schools merged to form

2142-558: The campus of Eastern Michigan University. By 1963, Clara Owens established the Ypsilanti Greek Theater in Ypsilanti, Michigan for the performance of Greek theater productions. In 1966 the Ypsilanti Greek Theater opened at the EMU Baseball field. Bert Lahr and Dame Judith Anderson starred in two productions, The Oresteia , a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus and The Birds by playwright Aristophanes. Since 1979,

2205-497: The capacity of on-campus housing, inadequate zoning enforcement, and/or student culture. Neighborhood associations may work to limit conversion of family homes to student rentals, while some local residents may oppose the construction of large on-campus dormitories or expansion of fraternity and sorority houses, forcing a growing enrollment to seek housing in town. In the US, educational institutions are often exempted from local taxes, so in

2268-444: The case of a company town , the large and transient university population may come into conflict with other townspeople. Students may come from outside the area, and perhaps subscribe to a different—sometimes radically different—culture. Most students are young people, whose living habits may be different from older people. Economically, the high spending power of the university and of its students in aggregate may inflate

2331-595: The city has become known for summer festivals in the part of the city called " Depot Town ", which is adjacent to both Riverside and Frog Island Parks along the banks of the Huron River. Festivals include the annual Ypsilanti Heritage Festival , Michigan ElvisFest , the Orphan Car Festival, the Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival, the former Frog Island Festival, and a Latino festival. Painter Fay Kleinman moved to Ypsilanti in

2394-588: The city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 22,362 people, 8,551 households, and 3,377 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,081.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,962.0/km ). There were 9,215 housing units at an average density of 2,094.0 per square mile (808.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 61.40% White , 30.58% African American , 0.44% Native American , 3.18% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 1.32% from other races , and 3.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.47% of

2457-429: The city was 61.5% White , 29.2% African American , 0.6% Native American , 3.4% Asian , 1.1% from other races , and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 3.9% of the population. There were 8,026 households, of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 19.7% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had

2520-564: The concept of a university town has developed since the European Middle Ages, equivalents already existed in earlier times and in non-European cultures. For example, in later Classical times the city of Athens – no longer having any political or military power, but renowned as the greatest center of learning in the Roman Empire – had many of the characteristics of a university town, and is sometimes called such by modern scholars. As in

2583-528: The everlasting chain of friendship for Pi Kappa Sigma. We ask all these things in Jesus' Name. Amen. —Written by Ruth S. Neidig, Grand President Pledges herself to service of all on campus within the limits of her capacity. In at home in the universe because in giving self she finds herself. Keeps her sense of values, especially in emergencies. Appreciates the contributions of townspeople, faculty, and students. Promises to do only what she can see through to

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2646-506: The far east side of the city and into Ypsilanti Township) are sometimes called "Ypsitucky". Harriette Arnow 's book The Dollmaker , which was made into a film starring Jane Fonda , focused on the lives of these "Ypsituckians". Recently, the use of the term "Ypsitucky" has come under increased scrutiny due to its historically derogatory connotation. In 2008, the issue was raised after a dinner being held in Ann Arbor to honor Harriette Arnow

2709-650: The former dealership is the site of the Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection . The museum is the home to an original Fabulous Hudson Hornet race car, which inspired the character Doc Hudson in the 2006 Pixar animated film Cars . In the early 1970s, the citizens reduced the penalty for the use and sale of marijuana to $ 5 (the Ypsilanti Marijuana Initiative; see also the Human Rights Party ). In 1979, Faz Husain

2772-543: The history of the city is often intertwined with that of the university. Many European university towns have not merely been important places of science and education, but also centres of political, cultural and social influence throughout the centuries. As an example of this, Paris also illustrates the course of educational history with the Sorbonne and the Grande école . Besides a highly educated and largely transient population,

2835-416: The joy of this day. We lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving for the blessings and comforts which come to us through our founders. We thank thee for all the tender mercies of the past and the great hopes that lead us into the future. We pray to fix in all our hearts the bright resolves to live nobly, truly, simply, and in the real spirit of Pi Kappa Sigma. May we, as loving children, remember that we are in

2898-536: The late 1980s with her husband, pianist Emanuel Levenson . Overlooking Riverside Park is the non-profit Riverside Arts Center. Established in 1994 through the efforts of the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority and several public spirited citizens, the Riverside boasts a 115-seat black box theater , a sizable art gallery and some meeting rooms and offices. In 2006 the adjacent DTE building

2961-447: The population. 13.6% were of German ancestry, 6.8% Irish, 6.4% English and 5.5% Polish heritage according to Census 2000 . There were 8,551 households, out of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 60.5% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who

3024-422: The springtime of life. Help us to seize and improve every opportunity for the cultivation of our minds, the foundation of habits the preparation for future usefulness and gaining good. Lord, be near all on this day, and when we come together again, with thy help, O Lord, may we be better able to help each other and live that we may not forget the purpose for which we were founded and the all embracing love enclosed in

3087-632: The university—which may be the largest employer in the community—many businesses cater primarily to the university, and the student population may outnumber the local population. In Europe , a university town is generally characterised by having an ancient university . The economy of the city is closely related with the university activity and highly supported by the entire university structure, which may include university hospitals and clinics, printing houses, libraries, laboratories, business incubators, student rooms, dining halls, students' unions, student societies, and academic festivities. Moreover,

3150-455: The year its namesake effectively won the war for Greek Independence at the Battle of Petra , with the two communities eventually merging. A bust of Demetrios Ypsilantis by Greek sculptor Christopher Nastos stands between a Greek and a US flag at the base of the landmark Ypsilanti Water Tower . Ypsilanti has played an important role in the automobile industry. From 1920 to 1922, Apex Motors produced

3213-434: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city, 15.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 38.2% was from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 12.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males. The median income for

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3276-491: Was absorbed by Sigma Kappa . Total membership reported in the 1957 Baird's Manual was 11,013, two years before the merger with Sigma Kappa. The first badge was a shield design with "thirteen turquoise set in laurel leaves surrounding Pi Kappa Sigma" At the first convention, a new badge was designed. The younger Pi Kaps wanted more definite shield patterns and "something symbolic of secrecy". The sisters claimed that since other sororities had pins symbolizing secrets, so should

3339-544: Was also the home to the main editing site of the Linguist List , a major online resource for the field of linguistics . It was mostly staffed by graduate students who attend Eastern Michigan University and runs several database websites and mailing lists. Ypsilanti is often shortened to "Ypsi", particularly in spoken conversation and local/regional usage. Because a large number of residents or their ancestors migrated from Appalachia , certain neighborhoods (particularly on

3402-476: Was authorized by the Grand Chapter in 1927 and is described as a "quartered shield [gold and blue] shaped like the pin. The upper dexter quarter is a Greek lamp; in the lower sinister quarter, a five-point star; at the point of interest, overlapping the quarters is an open book. The crest is an effulgent star of thirteen points resting upon a wreath. Beneath the shield are two crossed laurel branches; below them

3465-553: Was described as an "Ypsitucky Supper" in some of the event organizer's media releases. In 2009, planning began for the "Ypsitucky Jamboree", a new music festival celebrating bluegrass music to be held in Ypsilanti in September 2009; this resulted in objections from some area residents and some members of the City Council, leading to renaming the event as simply "The Jamboree". College town A college town or university town

3528-594: Was designed. The constitution was revised. Authorization for a publication ( the Laurel ) was given. Pi Kappa Sigma's status as a "pedagogical sorority" prevented it from being admitted into the National Panhellenic Conference . In 1917, two members of the Association for Pedagogical Sororities (A.P.S.), Sigma Sigma Sigma and Alpha Sigma Alpha , invited Pi Kap to join their association. Pi Kap accepted and

3591-565: Was elected to the Ypsilanti city council, the first Muslim and the first native of India to win elected office in Michigan. In the 1990s Ypsilanti became the first city in Michigan to pass a living wage ordinance. On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced that Ypsilanti, along with the cities of Caro and Clio , was chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to take part in

3654-532: Was established on the east side of the Huron River in 1823 by Major Thomas Woodruff. It was incorporated into the Territory of Michigan as the village Woodruff's Grove . A separate community a short distance away on the west side of the river was established in 1825 under the name "Ypsilanti", after Demetrios Ypsilantis , a hero in the Greek War of Independence . Woodruff's Grove changed its name to Ypsilanti in 1829,

3717-584: Was in Ypsilanti that Preston Tucker (whose family owned the Ypsilanti Machine Tool Company) designed and built the prototypes for his Tucker '48 . Tucker's story was related in the film Tucker: The Man and His Dream , directed by Francis Ford Coppola . In 1945, Henry J. Kaiser and Joseph W. Frazer bought the nearby Willow Run B-24 Liberator bomber plant from Ford Motor Company , and started to make Kaiser and Frazer model cars in 1947. The last Kaiser car made in Ypsilanti rolled off

3780-500: Was initially operated by Florence W. Signor, who was the only woman theatre operator in Michigan at the time. It was sold to W. S. Butterfield Theatres in 1925. It was converted to an adult theatre in 1971, then to a strip club in 1982. It closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was damaged in a fire three months later. Domino's Pizza was founded in Ypsilanti in 1960 near

3843-606: Was renovated with " Cool Cities Initiative " money and is in the process of being incorporated into the center's activities. Since 2013, Ypsilanti has participated in First Fridays , an arts and culture-based monthly event that features a self-guided tour of participating businesses highlighting local artists, and often free samples of food and drink. The same organization that coordinates the Ypsilanti First Friday event series coordinates Ypsi Pride, established in 2017, and

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3906-450: Was soon joined by Delta Sigma Epsilon . At the third national convention of A.P.S., the sororities changed A.P.S. to Association of Education Sororities (A.E.S.) Over the next decade, Theta Sigma Upsilon , Alpha Sigma Tau , and Pi Delta Theta became A.E.S. members. In November 1947, the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) invited Pi Kappa Sigma and her A.E.S. peers into "associate membership with reservations." With this invitation,

3969-592: Was the chartering of chapters at "unqualified institutions". Under the rules of the NPC, Pi Kap had to withdraw such chapters from the roll until those institutions could attain the proper accreditation. Again, Pi Kap lost members. The history book (1949) included total membership records after the NPC affiliation. The total membership was 9,241 sisters. There were 32 active chapters and 15 inactive. National conventions were held every two years from 1915 up to 1931, then every three years. Pi Kappa Sigma remained an NPC-affiliated sorority for only ten more years. In 1959, it

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