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When I was an undergraduate at K-State, I was a member of the K-State Greek family, as were both of my children. I recommend that each of you explore the opportunities that sorority membership offers at our university.

K-State has a proud Greek tradition. Year in and year out, K-State’s Greek chapters thrive in Manhattan and make a difference in the community. Our 47 Greek organizations encourage leadership, academic excellence, service and lifelong friendship among its members. Each year, our fraternities and sororities contribute more than $200,000 to philanthropic organizations, dedicate more than 30,000 hours of community service and donate approximately three tons of food to national, regional and local charities.

As a new member of our university family, I hope that you will consider Greek life as one of the many student organizations and organized living options. The partnership between K-State and the Greek community is something I am proud of and is a tradition worth considering.

Best Regards,

Pat J. Bosco, Ph.D.Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students

Contact info Mailing Address:214 K-State Student UnionKansas State UniversityManhattan, Kansas 66506

Website: k-state.edu/greek

Phone: 785.532.5546

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: twitter.com/KStateIFC

Facebook: facebook.com/KStateGreekAffairs

interfraternity councilThe Interfraternity Council is the governing council over the 25 fraternities at K-State. The executive board consists of 8 members who lead chapter officers in the areas of community service and philanthropy, interfraternal relations, judicial affairs, public relations, risk management and recruitment.

The mission of the Kansas State University Interfraternity Council is to promote a unified community by serving and developing its member chapters. We exist to preserve tradition while advancing toward the future, fostering scholastic achievement and connecting gentlemen in the bond of interfraternal brotherhood. We will strive for excellence in the betterment of our community, furthering upstanding ideals and lifelong prosperity.

North-American Interfraternity Conference

Founded in 1909, the North-American Inter-fraternity Conference is the trade association

representing 75 International and National Men’s Fraternities. The NIC serves to advocate the needs of its member fraternities through enrichment of the fraternity experience; advancement and growth of the fraternity community; and enhancement of the educational mission of the host institutions. The NIC is also committed to enhancing the benefits of fraternity membership. Today, the NIC has 75 member organizations with approximately 5,500 chapters located on 800+ campuses in the United States and Canada with approximately 350,000 undergraduate members. The NIC is led by a Board of Directors comprised of nine volunteers from member fraternities. The headquarters and pro-fessional staff are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Description from the North-American Interfraternity Conference website.

Recruitment RegistrationTo participate in recruitment you must register online at www.k-state.edu/greek. You will need the following items to successfully complete your registration: GPA, list of community and high school involvement, leadership, awards, emergency contact information, legacy information and your Wildcat ID number.

How to Join a Fraternity

Joining a fraternity is mutual process. As there is no formal recruitment week for men at K-State, fraternities proactively recruit year-round. We take pride in our one-on-one approach with you, our prospective member.

Recruitment events and functions begin in the late fall semester and continue through the spring semester and summer months until the recruitment chairmen have achieved the recruitment goals the individual fraternity has set.

The first day you can officially sign a bid card, committing you to membership in a particu-lar fraternity, is defined by the IFC. Please visit the Greek Affairs website for the specific date of the current year. It is never too late to start looking into the options and benefits a fraternity experience can provide for you. Many men join in the summer after attending some of the recruitment events of various fraternities. It’s important to get to know the fraternities’ members and for them to get to know you well before making a decision.

Questions to ask a Recruitment Chairman

• Whataresomeoftheadvantagesof membership in your fraternity?

• Howactiveisyourchapterin intramurals?

• Howinvolvedisyourfraternityin studentgovernment,Homecoming and other student clubs and organizations?

• IsthereagraderequirementthatI must meet?

• Howmanyassociates/pledgeswillyou be taking for next fall?

• HowlongbeforeIaminitiated?

• WhatadvantageswouldIgainfrom living in-house my first year?

•Whatkindofsocialeventsdoyouhave during the year?

•Whatkindofphilanthropyand/or community service events does your chapter host?

• Doyouhaveachapterfacility?

• Whatkindsofsleepingarrangements do you have? Dorms, suites or traditional?

• Doyouhaveahousedirectorand/ora cook?

• Isthefacilityalcohol-free?

• Howmuchwillmyhousebillbeeach month/semester?

• Whatassociate/pledgefeeswillIbe responsible for?

• Isthereaninitiationfee?

What is Recruitment?

Recruitment is the period of time an interested student spends learning about fraternity life and individual chapters. Fraternities recruit members to join either their fall or spring pledge classes. Although not a complex process, there are certain details associated with recruitment that you may have questions about. The following information should provide you with anoverviewabouttherecruitmentprocess.However,ifyoustillhavequestionsabout

recruitment, please contact the Office of Greek Affairs!

Recruitment Chairman The recruitment chairman has been appointed or elected by his chapter to coordinate the selection of new members for the fraternity. Traditionally, the recruitment chairman takes on the position as a summer job. During this time, he may travel Kansas and the surrounding states and organize various recruitment events.

A recruitment chairman spends a great deal of time contacting prospective members by phone, email, social media or personal letter. You can be helpful to him by returning his phone call if he should leave his number or by letting him know in advance if you plan on droppingbythehouseduringsummerorientation,K-StateOpenHouseorarecruitmentevent.

Once you have associated or pledged, the recruitment chairman may ask for your help in recruiting others into the fraternity. Feel free to call him if you know others who are planning to attend K-State.

Sophomore/Upperclassmen RecruitmentMost fraternities gear their recruitment toward incoming freshman, although they will also pledge sophomores and upperclassmen. The best way to look at fraternities is to go to the recruitment events and make visits to the houses.

Costs Being a part of any living organizations – from residence halls to apartments – has a cost, but at K-State, the average cost of living in a Greek chapter is actually lower than the average cost of living in the residence halls. For more information about fraternity and sorority costs, visit our website www.k-state.edu/greek.

More than 19% of the undergraduate student body is Greek.

Largest IFC Chapter = 125 members

Smallest IFC Chapter = 6 members

Average IFC Chapter Size = 66 members

20 of the 25 IFC fraternities have a chapter house.

ScholarshipTheK-StateGreekCommunitytakesprideinacademics!Havingconsistentlyearned a community GPA above the non-Greek GPA, fraternity men value the essentials of good scholarship.

LeadershipApart from holding leadership positions within their chapters, many members hold leadership positions on campus as well. Involvement in clubs and organizations has always been a key component of Greek life at K-State.

Service & PhilanthropyAt the core of many fraternities is community service and philanthropy. Annually, K-State Greek students have a huge impact on campus, Manhattan, our state and even our nation. Many of the national fraternities have partnered with a nonprofit organization for philanthropic opportunities. In addition, each local chapter finds projects toward which they may assist the community through service.

BrotherhoodAs a natural part of being Greek, the bonds developed between members are more than just lifelong friendships. Challenges and celebrations during college are met with support by each chapter. That sense of brotherhood is nurtured through shared leadership, community service projects, intramurals and the rewards and challenges of involvement with a self-governing body of men.

Educational ProgrammingGreekAffairs,theIFCandPHAcoordinateGreekLEADS(Leadership,Educationand Development) each semester. Greek LEADS is designed to assist members and leaders with chapter development in areas such as recruitment, retention, alumni engagement and more. Greek Affairs also hosts a leadership transition retreat for chapter presidents at the beginning of the spring semester. Educational programming provides members with the tools and resources necessary for success.

Each chapter provides educational programming for their members as well. All new members will be required to participate in some form of education about their fraternity and the Greek community.

Anti-Hazing Summary/Policy

TheInterfraternityCouncil(IFC)hasadoptedanAnti-HazingPolicyasaguidelineforallpledgingandmembershipprograms.Hazinginanyformisabsolutelyforbidden.Hazingis defined as any instance of physical abuse, psychological abuse or improper obligations, requirements or time restrictions associated with or involving new members or their activities.Inaddition,theIFCHumanRightsCodeprohibitsanyformofracial,ethnic,sexual orientation discrimination and sexual harassment.

Copies of these policies are available at www.k-state.edu/greek or the Office of Greek Affairs.

Social Responsibility Policy

The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association Social Responsibility Policy requiresallsocialeventstobeBYOB(bringyourownbeverage),cateredbyalicensedvendor or held at a licensed cash bar. Any chapter-sponsored social event must be in compliance with applicable laws of the state, county, city and Kansas State University. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. Open parties are prohibited, and all social events are registered through the Office of Greek Affairs. No kegs, pony kegs, party balls, punch bowls, tapped alcoholic beverages or other communal alcoholic containersarepermittedatanysocialevent.Hardalcoholicbeveragesarestrictlyprohibited at all chapter facilities. Door monitors, designated drivers and alternate food and beverages are also required. The Office of Greek Affairs provides wristbands for chapters to use in identifying those of legal drinking age. The use of alcohol or other illegal substances is prohibited during any recruitment event.

Social Activities

Every K-State sorority offers a healthy balance of social activities that focus on sisterhood, friendship, tradition and fun. Individual chapters organize date parties, formals, dual-chapter functions, dinner exchanges, parents’ weekends and membership retreats. They also compete in intramural sports, participate in Campus Life activities such as HomecomingandGreekWeek,andattendK-Stateathleticeventstogether.

Intramurals

Intramurals provides members of the K-State community the opportunity to participate in a sport they enjoyed in high school or learn new sports. Chapters typically have house teams that compete against other house teams. In addition to intramurals, the Chester

E. Peters Recreation Complex offers several other fitness-related options to stay in shape.

Homecoming

Composedofcampuswideactivities,Homecomingpromotesspiritandenthusiasmamongthe students and alumni of K-State. The week consists of fraternities, sororities, residence halls and student organizations pairing up and competing in a variety of events such as Paintthe‘Ville,WRL(WildcatRequestLive)andtheFloatCompetition/Parade.Groupsalsocome together in the all-university philanthropy to show their support for the community. The week ends with a celebration of Wildcat pride at the Pep Rally on Friday.

Greek Week

Greek Week is a week during the spring semester dedicated to recognizing fraternity and sorority life at K-State. With a variety of activities, Greek Week promotes community and is a great way for chapters to reach out to the K-State community.

Beta Sigma Psi*

Address: 1200 Centennial DriveFounded Nationally: April 17, 1925 at the University of IllinoisFounded at K-State: March 4, 1951Nickname: Beta SigMotto: Per Aspera Ad AstraPhilanthropy: HabitatforHumanityMascot/Symbol: Luther’s EmblemFlower: Gold RoseColors: Cardinal Red & WhiteWebsite: www.k-state.edu/betasig

Acacia*

Address: 2005HuntingAvenueFounded Nationally: May 12, 1904 at the University of Michigan at Ann ArborFounded at K-State: December 6, 1913; Re-chartered August 23, 2001Nickname: AcaciaMotto: ΩΦΕΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥΣ (“HumanService”)Philanthropy: ShrinersHospitalsMascot/Symbol: 3-4-5 Right Triangle of the First QuadrantFlower: Sprig of the Acacia in BloomColors: Black & Old GoldWebsite: www.kstateacacia.org

Interfraternity Council (IFC)*Denotes K-State fraternities with alcohol-free housing

Alpha Gamma Rho*

Address: 1919 Platt StreetFounded Nationally: October 10, 1904 at the Ohio State UniversityFounded at K-State: February 12, 1927Nickname: AGRMotto: To make better men.Philanthropy: Cystic Fibrosis & FFAMascot/Symbol: Sickle & SheafFlower: Pink RoseColors:GrowingGreen&HarvestGoldWebsite: www.ksuagr.org

Delta Chi Colony

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: October 13, 1890 at Cornell UniversityFounded at K-State: 1964, 1996, Re-colonized in 2010Nickname: D-ChiMotto:Leges(Law)Philanthropy: The V Foundation for CancerSymbol: Knight-ErrantFlower: White CarnationColors: Red & BuffWebsite: www.k-state.edu/greek/DeltaChi.htm

Alpha Tau Omega

Address: 1632 McCain LaneFounded Nationally: September 11, 1865 at Virginia Military InstituteFounded at K-State: October 15, 1920Nickname: ATOMotto: πι εψιλον πιPhilanthropy: Manhattan Emergency Shelter & The Ali Kemp Educational FoundationMascot/Symbol:HeraldicCrossPattéeFlower: White Tea RoseColors: Azure & Old GoldWebsite: www.ksuato.org

Beta Theta Pi*

Address: 500 Sunset AvenueFounded Nationally: August 8, 1839 at Miami University in Oxford, OhioFounded at K-State: October 17, 1914Nickname: BetaMotto: FirmanConsensusFacit(CooperationMakesStrength)Philanthropy: Flinthills Bread BasketMascot/Symbol: Dragon, Star & DiamondFlower:Rosesofthe“June”or“QueenofthePrairie”varietyColors: Delicate Shades of Pink & BlueWebsite: www.ksubeta.org

This fraternity does not have a chapter house.

Delta Sigma Phi*

Address: 1100 FremontFounded Nationally: December 10, 1899 at the City College of New YorkFounded at K-State: January 30, 1925Nickname: Delta SigMotto: Better Men, Better Lives.Philanthropy: American Red CrossSymbol: The SphinxFlower: White CarnationColors: Nile Green & WhiteWebsite: www.deltasigonline.com

Delta Upsilon*

Address: 1425 University DriveFounded Nationally: November 4, 1834 at Williams CollegeFounded at K-State: 1955Nickname: DUMotto: Δικαια Υποθηκη | Dikaia Upotheke | Justice, Our FoundationPhilanthropy: Boys & Girls Club of AmericaMascot/Symbols: DuckFlower:FlowerswithGold&BlueHuesColors: Sapphire Blue & Old GoldWebsite: www.k-state.edu/deltaupsilon

Delta Tau Delta Colony

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: 1858 at Bethany CollegeFounded at K-State: May 26, 1919 | Re-colonized September 28, 2009Nickname: DeltsMotto: Committed to lives of excellence.Philanthropy: The Bleed Purple FoundationMascot/Symbol: Crescent Flower: Purple IrisColors: Royal Purple, White & GoldWebsite: kstatedelts.com

Delta Lambda Phi

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: October 15, 1986 in Washington, D.C.Founded at K-State: 2005Nickname: Lambda Men, Del-PhisMotto: Lambda Men Making Their Presence KnownPhilanthropy: Be Safe - EducateMascot/Symbol: CentaurFlower: Yellow RoseColors: Forest Green & Old GoldWebsite: www.dlp.org/betamu

Kappa Sigma

Address:1930CollegeHeightsRoadFounded Nationally: December 10, 1869 at the University of VirginiaFounded at K-State: June 7, 1919Nickname: Kappa SigMotto:BononiaDocet[“BolognaTeaches”]|A.E.K.D.B.Philanthropy: A Greater CauseMascot/Symbol: Star & CrescentFlower: Lily of the ValleyColors: Scarlet, White & Emerald GreenWebsite: www.k-state.edu/kappasigma

Phi Delta Theta*

Address: 1545 Denison AvenueFounded Nationally: December 26, 1848 at Miami University in Oxford, OhioFounded at K-State: February 25, 1921Nickname: Phi DeltsMotto: One man is no man. | We enjoy life by the help and society of others.Philanthropy: ALS FoundationMascot/Symbol: Pallas Athena & her OwlFlower: White CarnationColors:Azure(Blue)&Argent(White)Website: www.phidelt.com

Lambda Chi Alpha

Address: 505 Denison AvenueFounded Nationally: November 2, 1909 at Boston UniversityFounded at K-State: April 5, 1924Nickname: Lambda ChiMotto:VirQuisqueVir(EveryManaMan.)| Χαλεπα Τα Καλα (NaughtWithoutLabor.)|PerCrucemCrescens(CrescentintheCross)Philanthropy: Flinthills Bread BasketMascot/Symbol: Cross & CrescentFlower: White Tudor RoseColors: Purple, Green & GoldWebsite: www.ksulambdachi.com

FarmHouse*

Address:1830CollegeHeightsRoadFounded Nationally: April 15, 1905 at the University of MissouriFounded at K-State: June 2, 1921Nickname:FarmHouseMotto: Builder of Men.Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma FoundationMascot/Symbol: Sickle & SheafFlower: Red & White RosesColors: Green, Gold & WhiteWebsite: www.ksfh.net

This fraternity does not have a chapter house.

This fraternity does not have a chapter house.

Phi Kappa Theta

Address: 1965CollegeHeightsRoadFounded Nationally: Phi Kappa – 1889 at Brown University & ThetaKappaPhi–1919atLeHighUniversityApril 29, 1959 Merger at the Ohio State UniversityFounded at K-State: April 9, 1921Nickname: Phi KapsMotto:“Give,expectingnothingthereof.”(St.ThomasAquinas,basedonLuke6:35:“dogoodandlendexpectingnothinginreturn,foryourrewardwillbegreat”)Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle NetworkMascot/Symbol: Chi RhoFlower: Red Tea RoseColors: White, Gold & Cardinal-PurpleWebsite: www.k-state.edu/phikap

Pi Kappa Alpha

Address: 2021 College View RoadFounded Nationally: March 1, 1868 at the University of VirginiaFounded at K-State: June 14, 1913Nickname: PikeMotto: Once a Pike, Always a Pike.Philanthropy: Boys & Girls Club of ManhattanMascot/Symbol:TheOakTree,Shield&Diamond,WhiteHorse,Dagger & KeyFlower: Lily of the ValleyColors: Garnet & Old GoldWebsite: www.k-state.edu/pike

Phi Gamma Delta

Address: 1919HuntingAvenueFounded Nationally: May 1, 1848 at Jefferson CollegeFounded at K-State: September 26, 1968Nickname: FIJIMotto: Φιλοτης Γλυκυτατη Δυναστεια (Friendship, the sweetest influence.)Philanthropy: Leukemia ReasearchMascot/Symbol: Star & DiamondFlower: Purple ClematisColors: Royal PurpleWebsite: ksufigi.com

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Address: 1015 Denison AvenueFounded Nationally: March 9, 1856 at the University of AlabamaFounded at K-State: January 25, 1913Nickname: SAEMotto:PhiAlpha(ΦΑ)Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle NetworkMascot/Symbol: Lion, Phoenix, Minerva & Fleur-de-lisFlower: VioletColors: Royal Purple & Old GoldWebsite: www.k-state.edu/sigalph

Sigma Nu

Address: 513 Sunset AvenueFounded Nationally: January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military InstituteFounded at K-State: May 23, 1913Nickname: Sigma NuMotto: ExcellingwithHonorPhilanthropy: CHARACTERCOUNTS!,HabitatforHumanityandSt.JudeChildren’sResearchHospitalMascot/Symbol: SerpentFlower: WhiteRose(TheClassicFive-Petaled,wild,whiteEnglishFloribunda)Colors: Black, Gold & WhiteWebsite: www.sigmanuatksu.com

Sigma Chi

Address: 1224 Fremont StreetFounded Nationally: June 28, 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, OhioFounded at K-State: December 3, 1949Nickname: Sigma ChiMotto: InHocSignoVinces(InthisSignYouShallConquer)Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle NetworkMascot/Symbol: The White CrossFlower: White RoseColors: Blue & Old GoldWebsite: www.k-state.edu/sigmachi

Sigma Pi

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: February 26, 1897 at Vincennes UniversityFounded at K-State: May 5, 2007Nickname: Sigma Pi

Motto: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΠΙΣΤΙΣPhilanthropy: ACE Project & the SAM Spady FoundationMascot/Symbol: Greek CrossFlower: Lavender OrchidColors: Lavender & White with Gold as an auxillaryWebsite: www.k-state.edu/sigmapi

Sigma Phi Epsilon*

Address: 1015 Sunset AvenueFounded Nationally: November 1, 1901 at Richmond College in VirginiaFounded at K-State: February 23, 1918Nickname: SigEpMotto: Building Balanced MenPhilanthropy: YouthAIDSMascot/Symbol:GoldenHeartFlower: Violet & Dark Red RoseColors: Purple & RedWebsite: www.kstatesigep.com

This fraternity does not have a chapter house

Triangle

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: April 15, 1907 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFounded at K-State: September 7, 1964Nickname: TriangleMotto: VeritasOmniaVincit(TruthConquersAll)Philanthropy: Flinthills Bread BasketMascot/Symbol: Engineers’ TransitFlower: White ChrysanthemumColors: Old Rose & GrayWebsite: www.k-state.trianglefraternity.org

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, OfficeofGreekAffairs(nofacility)Founded Nationally: December 4, 1906 at Cornell UniversityFounded at K-State: April 15, 1976Nickname: AlphasMotto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend AllMascot/Symbol: Great Sphinx of GizaFlower: Yellow RoseColors: Black & Old GoldWebsite: www.k-state.edu/apa1906

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.

The objectives of this Fraternity shall be: to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status.

Thefirsttwoobjectives-(1)tostimulatetheambitionofitsmembersand(2)topreparethemforthegreatestusefulnessinthecauseofhumanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual-serve as the basis

for the establishment of Alpha University.

Description from the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. website.

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, OfficeofGreekAffairs(nofacility)Founded Nationally: April 4, 1986 at the University of IowaFounded at K-State: April 17, 1994Nickname: BetasMotto: Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.Mascot/Symbol: White Stallion MustangFlower: Red CarnationColors: Royal Purple & Pure WhiteWebsite: www.k-state.edu/slb-phi

Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity is a social fraternity that was founded in 1986 at the University of Iowa. It is based on cultural understanding and wisdom. Most noteworthy is that 18 men of whom 16 were of LatinAmericanorHispanicorigin/descentfoundedSigmaLambdaBeta.

We believe in the principles of fairness, opportunity, and in the equality of all men no matter what their race, culture, or ethnicity. Our biggest goal is to see what all of society can realize the importance of these three principles. In order to achieve this goal we all strive to model these behaviors and present ourselves in a gentlemanly and educated fashion.

Description from the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. website.

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Address: 1516 North Manhattan AvenueFounded Nationally: January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan UniversityFounded at K-State: January 29, 1931Nickname: TekeMotto: Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for personal worth and character.Philanthropy: St.JudeChildren’sResearchHospital&Alzheimer’sAssociationMascot/Symbol: Equilateral TriangleFlower: Red CarnationColors: Crimson Lake Cherry & Pure Silver GrayWebsite: www.tkekstate.org

Theta Xi

Address: 1803 Laramie StreetFounded Nationally: April 29, ,1864 at Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteFounded at K-State: November 6, 1931Nickname: Theta XiMotto: JunctiJuvant(UnitedtheyServe)Philanthropy:NationalMultipleSclerosisSociety&HabitatforHumanityMascot/Symbol: UnicornFlower: Blue IrisColors: Azure Blue & SilverWebsite: www.ksuthetaxi.com

International FraternityNot represented by an umbrella organization

National Pan-Hellenic Conference (NPHC)

This fraternity does not have a chapter house

NPHC TheNationalPan-HellenicCouncilisacollaborativeorganization of nine historically African American, inter-nationalGreekletteredfraternitiesandsororities.NPHCpromotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, OfficeofGreekAffairs(nofacility)Founded Nationally: January 9, 1914atHowardUniversityFounded at K-State: April 9, 1917Nickname: SigmasMotto: CultureForServiceandServiceforHumanityMascot/Symbol: DoveFlower: White CarnationColors: Royal Blue & Pure WhiteWebsite: www.k-state.edu/phibetasigma

The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectivelyembody“CultureForServiceandServiceForHumanity”and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.

To optimize Phi Beta Sigma’s effectiveness, the Fraternity will:• Strengthenandserveproactivelythebrotherhood,asa supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity’s growth and financial solvency.• Reaffirmandmaintainastrongcommitmenttobrotherhood, scholarship and service.• EnsurethattheFraternityprogramsarefocusedand committed to serving humanity.• Createanenvironmentthatrespectsthedignityandworthof each brother.• ExhibitintegrityandethicalbehaviorinconductingtheFraternity’s business, serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations.• MaintainandimprovetheFraternity’stechnologicalliteracy,in order to better service its members and the community at large.• FosterandnurtureourconstitutionalbondwithZetaPhiBeta Sorority, Inc.• Encourageacloserandmutuallybeneficialworkingrelationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, businesses and government.• Selectleaderswhoarecommittedandhavedemonstrated their ability to lead.

Description from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. website.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, OfficeofGreekAffairs(nofacility)Founded Nationally: January 5, 1911 at Indiana University Bloom-ingtonFounded at K-State: March 17, 1947Nickname: KappasMotto:AchievementInEveryFieldOfHumanEndeavorMascot/Symbol: DiamondFlower: Red CarnationColors: Crimson & CreamWebsite: www.kappaalphapsi1911.com

Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5, 1911. The Fraternity’s fundamental purpose is achievement.

Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only Greek letter organization with its 1st Chapter on the University’s campus.

The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the sights of black collegians and stimulate them to accomplishments higher than they might have imagined.

Fashioning achievement as its purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity.

Description from the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. website.

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(ay-tah) (thay-tah) (eye-o-tah) (cap-ah) (lamb-dah) (mew)

(new) (zzEYE) (ohm-eye-cron) (pie) (row) (sig-mah)

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IFC chapters

Acacia* 2005HuntingAvenue

Alpha Gamma Rho*1919 Platt Street

Alpha Tau Omega1632 McCain Lane

Beta Sigma Psi* 1200 Centennial Drive

Beta Theta Pi* 500 Sunset Avenue

Delta Chi (Colony)No facility

Delta Lambda PhiNo facility

Delta Sigma Phi* 1100 Fremont

Delta Tau Delta (Colony)No facility

Delta Upsilon* 1425 University Drive

FarmHouse*1830CollegeHeightsRoad

Kappa Sigma1930CollegeHeightsRoad

Lambda Chi Alpha505 Denison Avenue

Phi Delta Theta* 1545 Denison Avenue

Phi Gamma Delta1919HuntingAvenue

Phi Kappa Theta 1965CollegeHeightsRoad

Pi Kappa Alpha2021 College View Road

Sigma Alpha Epsilon 1015 Denison Avenue

Sigma Chi1224 Fremont Street

Sigma Nu513 Sunset Avenue

Sigma Phi Epsilon* 1015 Sunset Avenue

Sigma PiNo facility

Tau Kappa Epsilon 1516 North Manhattan Avenue

Theta Xi1803 Laramie Street

TriangleNo facility

*Fraternities with alcohol-free housing

interNational fraternity chapter(Nofacility)

Sigma Lambda Beta

NPHC chapters(Nofacilities)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Phi Beta SigmaFraternity, Inc.

Alumna (feminine)A women’s fraternity or sorority member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.

Alumnae (feminine)The plural of alumna.

Alumnus(masculine)A fraternity member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.

Alumni (masculine)The plural of alumnus, the customary plural term when men and women are addressed.

BidAn invitation to join a men’s fraternity.

ChapterA membership unit of an inter/national men’s fraternity.

FraternityA Greek-letter sisterhood or brotherhood.

GreekThe name applied to all sorority and fraternity members.

Greek AffairsThe K-State Division of Student Life department responsible for overseeing sororities and fraternities at the university.

House DirectorA woman or man who is hired to supervise the kitchen responsibilities, serve as official host or hostess for chapter eventsandbea“parent-away-from-home.”

InitiateA man or woman who has recently become an active member of his or her fraternity/sorority.

InitiationA ritualistic ceremony during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

LegacyArelationshipthroughafamilymember(i.e.father,brotherorgrandfather). There is no standard policy regarding legacies and invitations for membership. Each chapter or national organization has its own policy.

National/International HeadquartersA term used to describe the central organization of any given fraternity/sorority.

New memberA man or woman who has accepted a fraternity bid but is not yet an initiated member.

Panhellenic Association (PHA)The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of National Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities or sororities.

Panhellenic Council (PHC)The administrative body of the Panhellenic Association.

PledgeA promise made by a new member.

RecruitmentA period of time during the school year in which events are held by each fraternity for the purpose of selecting new members.

SororityA Greek-letter sisterhood.

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