We are excited to share the Fall 2025 issue of The Candle 📖 Inside This Issue Explore how Phi U is weaving legacies through interwoven generations and membership , highlighting the strength of our Honor Society across time. Be inspired by our 2025–2026 scholarship, fellowship, and award recipients , whose achievements reflect Phi U’s commitment to excellence. Meet food and lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd and enjoy his insights on creativity and connection. Discover more abou

The holiday season is all about connection—gathering around the table, sharing stories, and savoring the dishes that remind us of home, heritage, and the people we love. This year, our Gamma Phi U Alumni  community has opened their recipe boxes to share some of their most treasured seasonal favorites. From nostalgic classics to festive treats, these recipes reflect the creativity, warmth, and tradition that define Phi Upsilon Omicron. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or sim

We are excited to invite you to the Annual Ohio Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (OAFCS) Conference, taking place on March 19–20, 2026 at the beautiful Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, located at 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio. This event brings together Family & Consumer Sciences professionals, educators, and advocates from across the state to collaborate, learn, and grow. Mark your calendars — we’d love for you to be part of this energizing and imp

Etiquette Lunch with Legacy Academy: Building Confidence Through Dining On Wednesday, December 3 , Phi Upsilon Omicron members welcomed twelve middle school students and two administrators from Legacy Academy Middle School  to the Ohio Union Instructional Kitchen for a festive and informative etiquette lunch led by Dr. Ann Paulins . 🍽 A Proper Meal, A Practical Lesson Beginning at noon, participants enjoyed a full meal designed to teach confidence in formal dining situations