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Get Down at Derby Days

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Emory chapter.

Derby days… the national Sigma Chi weeklong philanthropy event began last night with a sorority dance-off. Tonight is a concert with Paris & Simo, a Canadian producing duo, whose hit “Escape” will for sure be played. I sat down with Caleb Griswell, Emory alum and event producer who planned this years event.

 

Her Campus: What exactly is Derby Days:

Caleb Griswell: It’s the national philanthropy Sig Chi puts on every year.

 

HC: Why does the phrase “for the kids” get thrown around so much?

CB: All the money raised for Derby Days goes towards the Children’s Miracle Network which is a non-profit that raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children’s health issues. Last year, our chapter alone raised $15,000.

 

HC: What’s the attire for the event tonight?

CB: Depending on the weather maybe shorts? Wear something you can have fun in.

 

HC: What should we expect from Derby Days this year?

CB: This year will be better than ever. There’s been more effort, more money, and more production than there’s even before. Should be a night to remember.

Allison is a senior at Emory University studying Journalism and the rather complicated major of Interdisciplinary Studies: Visual Studies and Contemporary Cultures. She is slightly obsessed with magazines and has written and edited for Her Campus since its start at Emory her freshman year. At Emory she can generally be found giving tours to prospies, hanging with her ADPi sisters, DJ-ing with WMRE and om-ing in yoga classes. Allison enjoys music, drawing, and fashion, and like most college students she is completely addicted to coffee. After graduation she wants to work in public relations or marketing, but her secret dream is to become Lena Dunham. Follow her on Twitter: @alldayallison