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It is great to welcome you to the University of Nebraska-

Kearney! Whether you are new to UNK or are a current

student, you will find that UNK offers a wide range of

opportunities to grow as an individual, develop your personal values and character, and progress as a leader. For over 60 years, fraternities and sororities on the UNK

campus have been instrumental in the success of student

life at UNK. We have chapters representing all three of our

national governing bodies that represent approximately

12% of our student population. Being in a fraternity or sorority is the premier leadership

experience that universities can offer a student. Opportunities ranging from chapter management, event

planning, conflict resolution, and many more are all ways

fraternities and sororities provide a unique leadership

opportunity to the students of UNK. Not only are students

involved within their Greek organizations, but you will see

many of them heavily involved in other organizations on

campus. Some of the top leadership positions on campus

are consistently held by Greek students. My role as the Assistant Director for Greek Affairs is to

advise the governing bodies of the Greek organizations,

provide programming and leadership development opportunities for students, assist chapters in achieving

their individual goals and help them define personal success.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about Greek Life at the University of Nebraska-Kearney!

Go Lopers!

Erin Christensen Assistant Director, Greek Affairs 308.865.8057

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Welcome Letter

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Terminology

Parent Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Lifetime Membership

Council Presidents Welcome

Interfraternity Council and Chapter Information

Multicultural Greek Counciland Chapter Information

Panhellenic Counciland Chapter Information

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Schedule

Housing

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Scholarship is the first priority for all Greek organizations at UNK. Each chapter places a strong emphasis on creating an atmosphere conducive to high academic performance. Each chapter has a minimum GPA requirement to become a member, to be initiated, to remain in good standing and to hold leadership positions. Members are encouraged to strive for scholastic excellence through incentive and reward programs, tutors, study hours and educational workshops pertaining to academic improvement.

Each fraternity and sorority was founded on similar principles: . scholarship . leadership . community service and philanthropy . member development . brotherhood /sisterhood

It is these values which set fraternities and sororities apart from other campus organizations.

Chapter Fall 2011 Spring 2011 Fall 2010Alpha Omicron Pi 3.06 3.26 3.27Alpha Phi 3.41 3.48 3.37 Alpha Tau Omega 2.18 2.91 2.60 Delta Tau Delta 2.38 2.59 2.64Gamma Phi Beta 3.16 3.28 3.16Lambda Theta Nu 3.14 2.99 3.02Phi Gamma Delta 3.30 3.50 3.43Pi Kappa Alpha 2.92 2.83 2.86Sigma Lambda Beta 2.37 2.78 2.79Sigma Lambda Gamma 2.74 2.59 2.78Sigma Phi Epsilon 3.07 3.25 3.21Mu Sigma Upsilon 2.51 2.35 2.33

At the beginning of each semester, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and the Multicultural Greek Council recognize the scholastic achievements made by the Greek students at UNK.

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32DID YOU KNOW that what set Greek organizations apart from other student organizations

are their five values and lifetime membership?DID YOU KNOW every semester, the All-Greek GPA exceeds the All-Campus GPA at the University of Nebraska at Kearney?

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UNK fraternities and sororities can provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills and potential. Becoming a member opens the door to elected or appointed positions and committee participation. Each chapter is self-governed and relies on the special talents of its members for successful management.

Not only do fraternity and sorority members hold leadership positions in their individual chapters but you can also find them as leaders in other organizations. Fraternity and sorority members are actively involved in Student Government, NSE (New Student Enrollment), Chancellor’s Ambassadors, Campus Diplomats, Athletics, and numerous honor organizations.

Leadership

UNK fraternities and sororities have a long tradition of dedicated involvement in community service and philanthropy. Serving the community not only benefits worthy causes, it will also allow you to gain valuable leadership experience and enrich your life.

Each fraternity and sorority has a philanthropy which they support through service projects and fundraisers. Additionally, there are several Greek community service projects in which all fraternity and sorority members actively participate in.

During the past academic year, chapters donated over $60,000 to non-profit organizations and over 10,000 hours of their time.

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DID YOU KNOW that 4 out of the 8 NSE leaders, 16 Student Diplomats, and the last five student government presidents have been Greek?

DID YOU KNOW that UNK Greeks participate in over 12,000 hours of community service every year?

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Member development is a very important aspect to Greek Life at UNK. Chapters are encouraged to sponsor educational programs for their members but are also encouraged to attend educational programs put on by various campus offices throughout the year. These programs educate students on a variety of topics ranging from health and wellness to professional development.

Membership Development

Becoming a part of the UNK Greek community means that you will be meeting lots of people and making many new friends but some of the closest relationships you will have will be with your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters. These friendships will provide you a sense of belonging and respect for your individuality.

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DID YOU KNOW that students who are in a fraternity or sorority are more connected to alma mater more than any other student?

DID YOU KNOW that by joining a Greek organization, you are not only joining that chapter, but an entire conmunity?

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Active a fully initiated member of a fraternity/sorority

Alumni an initiated member who is no longer in college

Advisors alumni or campus volunteer who bring experience and guidance to collegians

Bid a formal invitation to join a sorority or a fraternity

Chapter acampus-basedgroupofmembersthatisaffiliated with a (inter) national organization

Formal Sorority Recruitment

the recruitment period set aside by Panhellenic Council for membership selection

Fraternity a Greek letter brotherhood; the term “fraternity” often applies to sorority

Informational a forum for individuals interested in seeking more information about a particular MGC fraternity or sorority

Initiation the formal ceremony during which a new member begins full membership in a fraternity/sorority

Interfraternity Council the governing body of campus fraternities

(Inter)national term referring to the central organization of a fraternity/sorority

TerminologyLine agroupofnewmembersinaspecificMGCchapter inaspecificsemester

National Multicultural Greek Council (nmgc) a governing body composed of 10 national fraternities and sororities

National Panhellenic Conference (npc) a governing body composed of 26 (inter)national women’s fraternities

New member one who has accepted a bid to a fraternity/sorority but has not yet been initiated

North-American Interfraternity Conference a governing body composed of 54 (inter)national men’s fraternities

MGC Council the governing body of the historically multicultural fraternities and sororities at UNK

Panhellenic Council the central governing body of campus sororities

Philanthropy a charitable project sponsored by an organization

Recruitment the mutually selective process by which potential members and fraternity/sorority members get to know each other

Sororities a greek letter sisterhood; sometimes referred to as women’s fraternities

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HA ZING AND SAFETY The University and each (inter)national fraternity and sorority expects its members to obey all local, state and federal laws and to abide by the chapter’s policies, guidelines and standards. Significant resources are allocated at all levels to educate the members about alcohol and

substance abuse and being responsible for their behavior and actions.

Hazing is banned by Nebraska state law and the University. All fraternities and sororities have strict policies against hazing practices. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created,

intentionally, whether on or off chapter premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Hazing is forbidden and will not be tolerated.

All activities sponsored by our Greek organizations must be consistent with the

founding principles of the organizations and must compliment the educational mission of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. If you are concerned about any suspicious activities, or have any questions, please contact the Assistant Director, Greek Affairs at 308.865.8057.

What does Greek Life at UNK have to offer?Manystudentsfindthatjoiningafraternityorsororityprovidesthem a home away from home and a foundation upon which to build a new and exciting future. In addition, the UNK Greek community opens many doors by providing leadership, academic, athletic, service, and interpersonal opportunities. The decision to join a Greek letter organization is a lifelong commitment with an organization that stands for the best things college has to offer.

How many people are a part of Greek Life at UNK?The total Greek population at UNK is approximately 600 students. This makes up about 12% of the UNK undergraduate student body.

How many fraternities and sororities are there at UNK?We have 13 fraternities and sororities at UNK with one fraternity who is in colony status.

What is the difference between recruitment and the new member process?Recruitment is the mutual selection process by which fraternities and sororities choose those individuals to whom they will extend bids to become members of their organization, and the potential new member chooses the organization that they would like to become a member of. The new member process is the period of time from when the potential new member accepts his/her bid, until they are initiated. It is during this time that the new member gets acquainted with the organization and learns the organization’s history, ideals, and structure.

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Since 1776, Greek-letter organizations

have been an integral part of campus life

at colleges and universities across the nation.

Founded on principles of leadership, scholarship,

community service and philanthropy, member

development, and brotherhood and sisterhood,

Greeks today still practice these fundamental

principles in their pursuit of collegiate excellence.

For new Greek parents, as your student makes the

transition from high school to college, the Greek

community at the University of Nebraska-Kearney

can provide a valuable network of support. When

your son or daughter joins a Greek chapter, they

will gain scholastic support from the chapter

members, opportunities for campus and chapter

leadership, community service and volunteer

experience, networking relationships with alumni

and close friendships with chapter members.

For current Greek parents, you know first-hand

the tremendous opportunities that your student

has been afforded by being a UNK Greek and the

positive impact that the UNK Greek community

has had on your student.

Parent Information

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Will it be like the movie Animal House?Many people have the misconception that the image of Greek organizations depicted in Animal House is really what is happening on college campuses across America. In reality, the Animal House image of Greek Life could not be further from the truth.

Because the Greek community at UNK contributes to the social activity on campus, it has taken great strides toward creating a responsible and safe environment for its members. All fraternities and sororities have strict policies regulating the consumption of alcohol for underage members and guests. Organizations work closely with their respective governing council as well as theOfficeofGreekAffairstoconductsafesocialactivities.AllGreek organizations are held accountable to their national Risk Management policies and Nebraska state laws.

Is it expensive to be a member of a fraternity or sorority?Joiningafraternityorasororitydoeshaveafinancialcommitment. The chapters are self-supporting through dues paid by their members. When students join a Greek letter organization, they also agree to pay dues and fees while in school to maintain membership. Although chapters may make accommodations forspecialneeds,studentsshouldbefullyawareofthefinancialobligations before they decide to join.

Each chapter has different dues for membership that cover such things as chapter and national dues, dues to the Greek governing council, social activities, resources, and other miscellaneous costs.Specificfinancialinformationforeachorganizationisavailable during Recruitment.

If I go through recruitment, will I have to accept a bid?No.RecruitmentisanexcellentwaytofindoutmoreaboutGreekLifeatUNKandtomeetmanynewpeople.Manyfirstyearstudentsparticipateinrecruitmenttheirfirstsemester,orwaituntil their second semester or sophomore year.

Can you join as a first year student?Forallchapters,youcanjoinwithinyourfirstyear.

Will joining a fraternity or sorority affect my grades?Joining a chapter is a large time commitment; however, time management and scholarship are emphasized. Many organizations hold study hours not only for their new members, but also for their initiated members, to ensure that they continue to focus on their academics. Currently, the All-Greek GPA is above the All-Campus GPA, an accomplishment that UNK Greeks are very proud of!

Do fraternities and sororities haze?It is against Nebraska state law, as well as every fraternity and sorority’s national policy to haze any member of their organization. Hazing is also prohibited by University policy. UNK organizations do not condone nor tolerate any form of hazing of their members.

Is alcohol a big part of Greek Life?No. While there are social functions that each chapter sponsors, more time in the chapter is spent doing brotherhood/sisterhood activities, community service, committing time to their classes, and involvement in other organizations. UNK’s fraternities and sororities have some of the most active students on campus. Every organization puts in countless hours of community service, and raises money for their national philanthropies as well as encourages involvement in a wide variety of campus organizations. They also have frequently organized brotherhood/sisterhood events for their members. Whether or not to consume alcohol is a decision made by any UNK individual, and being in a fraternity or sorority has no bearing on the decision.

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the University, and the state of Nebraska have zero-tolerance regarding hazing!DID YOU KNOW membership in a fraternity or sorority consists of less than 2% of an average college student’s expenses.

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Will Greek Life assist students as they begin their careers?OneofthetremendousassetsofaffiliationwithaGreekletterorganization is the nationwide network of alumni/ae members of the organization. As a student prepares for entry into the career world, alumni/ae members can assist in job placement through their knowledge of where jobs are and who is hiring. In addition, Greek Life will assist students in developing transferable skills that will be needed in the career world, such as management, leadership development, communications, and more!

What does being Greek really mean?Membership in a Greek letter organization is a lifetime commitment. Choosing the Greek community means working with a group of men or women who can exchange and stand for common goals and ideas while being held to a higher standard than other college students. The Greek experience during the college years is a gateway to many rewards and connections later in life.

Each of our chapters develop a special bond often called brotherhood or sisterhood. Both are nurtured through common work, laughter, service projects, intramurals, and the shared successes and frustrations of all. Throughout the student’s life, membership will be an unwritten bond of friendship no matter what course his/her life takes.

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J oining a fraternity or sorority has a unique opportunity that most organizations do not

offer. The ability to remain just as active in your organization,post-graduation,isahugebenefit to joining a Greek organization. Not only are students able to create a bond with their brothers and sisters while a collegiate student, but that bond spans over a lifetime. Alumni involvement is one of the reasons why the UNK Greek community have sustained and succeded for the last 50 years! Alumni/ae play a major role in advising local chapters by serving as chapter advisors, serving on Alumni Boards and Housing Corporations and by serving as volunteers for (Inter)National organizations. These volunteers are critical in the day-to-day operations for their chapter. If you are interested in volunteering for your local organization,pleasecontacttheOfficeofGreekAffairs, 308.865.8057.

DID YOU KNOW there are 123 fraternities and sororities with 9 million members total? DID YOU KNOW that joining a fraternity or sorority is for life? There are just as many opportunities to stay involved after graduation as there are when you are a student!

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We are so glad you are interested in UNK this upcoming year! There

is no better way to get involved on our campus than becoming a part

of the Greek community.

Our members are seen all over campus. Perhaps you spoke with one

of our members when you came to campus in the summer, went on a

tour, or even stopped at the Welcome Desk in the Student Union. We

have leaders all over campus in numerous different organizations, be

it the Student Diplomats or Chancellor’s Ambassadors, we serve the

campus in many ways.

There are also many opportunities to serve the Kearney community

through service organizations that reach out to the Greek community.

Each chapter also sponsors a national or local foundation which receives

money from them each year, through an event that they put on to raise

money. These events range from poker and dodgeball tournaments

to golf tournaments and pancake feeds.

We have 3 traditional sororities, 7 traditional fraternities, 3 multicultural

sororities and 1 multicultural fraternity. Each of these sororities and

fraternities has something different to offer, but we all run on the same

values and ideals…

SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND

BROTHERHOOD OR SISTERHOOD

Our chapters consistently receive higher overall GPA’s than the entire

UNK campus. Our brothers and sisters are always there to encourage

the best out of each other and provide support if you struggle.

As mentioned earlier, Greek members are seen all over campus in

various leadership roles, not just within their respective houses. Serving

the community is something that our Greeks hold dear to their hearts.

It is a given that if you contact a Greek house, you will have an

abundance of help at your disposal. Brotherhood and sisterhood are

experienced in many different ways, for different people. It is a lifelong

bond that carries beyond University tie. The Greek community at UNK

will support each other in addition to supporting their individual houses.

Therefore, anywhere you go, you have a friend at UNK.

We thank you for your interest in the Greek community. As you dig

deeper, our hope is that you find that Greek life has more to offer than

we can even begin to describe on paper. If you can’t find your answers

on the web, ask anyone with Greek letters and they will be happy to tell

you why they love Greek life at UNK!

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OF NEBR ASK A AT K EA RNEY!

Courtney Smejdir,

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Luke Conrad,

Interfraternity Council President

Alfredo Alacron,

Multicultural Council President

What I like about being Greek is the sense of camaraderie that I get from being a part of a Greek organization. I enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself, and having the opportunity to be a leader on such an incredible platform.  Most of all, I enjoy the relationships and opportunities being a leader, scholar, philanthropist, and brother have to offer.

What I like about being Greek is the endless opportunities to grow as an individual and as a leader. Also, the social aspect of Greek life is great. I have been given the opportunity to meet some incredible individuals and if I were not Greek I would have never of had the opportunities that I have had.

My favorite parts of Greek life are the opportunities that I have been afforded with that I don’t believe I would have gotten without my letters. These opportunities range from leadership within the organization, on campus, in the community and the opportunity to meet others within the Greek system. When you join a Greek organization, you don’t just join one group of women or men; you join the whole system. And when you need something, the whole community will back and support you. That is why I love our Greek community so much!

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DID YOU KNOW that on some 730 college campuses, 85% of student leaders are members of a fraternity or sorority?

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PURPOSE:The purpose of the IFC (Interfraternity Council) is to act as the governing body for all Greek Letter Social Fraternities. In conjunction with this purpose, the IFC also operates as the liaison for the fraternities and provides services to its member fraternities.

THE MISSION OF THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL:It is the mission of the Interfraternity Council to fairly and equally serve all of its member organizations. The IFC shall be the governing body through which the chapters of UNK can come to have equal voice in stating their opinions and concerns regarding the UNK Greek Community. The IFC will strive to establish and maintain strong lines of communication between the member chapters, the Council, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, its student body, and the people of the Kearney community. In addition to this, the IFC will work to foster a spirit of friendliness and cooperative helpfulness among all of the fraternities of this university in matters relating to fraternal and social affairs, scholastic achievement, school activities, anti-hazing and risk management policies, recruitment, and all other matters of concern.

Interfraternity Council

“Fraternity is the fuel that allows common people to produce uncommon results.”

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CHAPTER ADVISOR:

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LOCAL FOUNDING YEAR:

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VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

CURRENT GPA:

NICKNAME:

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JOHN MACH

LANNY FULLER

ALEX STRAATMAN

WWW.UNKSIGEP.COM

NOVEMBER 1, 1901

MAY 15, 1965

FALL–MDA (MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION) STRIDE AND RIDESPRING–NEBRASKA KIDNEY ASSOCIATION AUGIE NELSON GOLF CLASSIC

VIRTUE, DILIGENCE, AND BROTHERLY LOVE

3.07

SIG EP

RED AND VIOLET

PRESIDENT:

RECRUITMENT CHAIR:

CHAPTER ADVISOR:

WEBSITE:

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LOCAL FOUNDING YEAR:

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VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

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LOGAN KLINKMAN

BEN LOSCHEN

MARC BAILEY

WWW.PHIDELTATHETA.ORG

DEMEMBER 26, 1848

STILL A COLONY

IRON PHI ALS FOUNDATION

THE CULTIVATION OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS, THE ACQUIREMENT INDIVIDUALLY OF A HIGH DEGREE OF MENTAL CULTURE, AND THE ATTAINMENT PERSONALLY OF A HIGH STANDARD OF MORALITY

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Sigma Phi Epsilon Colony of Phi Delta Theta

“Brotherhood is not only the engagement of serving one another; it is the purpose of bettering one another.”

Phi Delta Theta Colony is an organization working towards becoming a full chapter at UNK. Currently, the organization is an active member of the Greek Community at UNK participating in such events as social functions, community service, philanthropy events, etc.

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CHAPTERS:Lambda Theta Nu

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Lambda Gamma

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PURPOSE:The Multicultural Greek Council at the University of Nebraska at Kearney hereby strives to be a proactive unit seeking the development and continuing the growth of its participating organizations. It is the priority of MGC at UNK to promote unity, as a means of increasing resources; promoting respect and equality; providing a network for student involvement, growth, leadership and improving retention of minorities in higher education.

THE MISSION OF THE MULTICULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL:The mission of MGC is to provide a forum that allows for the exchange of ideas, programs, and services between its member fraternities and sororities; to promote the awareness of multicultural diversity at UNK and the community of Kearney, and to support the works of its member organizations.

Multicultural Greek Council

“Unity is the secret of social progress, and service to society is the means to promote it.”

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PRESIDENT:

RECRUITMENT CHAIR:

CHAPTER ADVISOR:

WEBSITE:

NATIONAL FOUNDING YEAR:

LOCAL FOUNDING YEAR:

SIGNATURE PHILANTHROPY EVENTS:

VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

CURRENT GPA:

NICKNAME:

CHAPTER COLORS:

CRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ

EVELYN ORTIZ

JUAN GUZMAN

WWW.LAMBDATHETANU.ORG

MARCH 11, 1986

OCTOBER 15, 2005

LAMBDA YOUTH LEADERSHIPCONFERENCE

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND SISTERHOOD

3.14

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SILVER, BURGUNDY, AND WHITE

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WEBSITE:

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LOCAL FOUNDING YEAR:

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VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

CURRENT GPA:

NICKNAME:

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JAZMIN LOPEZ

KANNA CRUZ

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WWW.MSU1981.ORG

NOVEMBER 21, 1981

DECEMBER 2011

GREEK SEASONS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, UNITY AMONGST WOMEN, AND ACTIVE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

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BABY BLUE AND WHITE

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“No matter the letters, we are all Greek together!”

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RECRUITMENT CHAIR:

CHAPTER ADVISOR:

WEBSITE:

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LOCAL FOUNDING YEAR:

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VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

CURRENT GPA:

NICKNAME:

CHAPTER COLORS:

YVONNE ANGULO

LORENA ORTEGA

WILLIAM AVILES

WWW.SIGMALAMBDAGAMMA.ORG

APRIL 9, 1990

APRIL 24, 2009

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS TRIO PROGRAMS

ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, CULTURAL AWARENESS, MORALS AND ETHICS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION

2.74

GAMMAS

MAJESTIC PURPLE AND SHOCKING PINK

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RECRUITMENT CHAIR:

CHAPTER ADVISOR:

WEBSITE:

NATIONAL FOUNDING YEAR:

LOCAL FOUNDING YEAR:

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VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

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NICKNAME:

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GUSTAVO RODRIGUEZ

ENRIQUE TORRES

JUAN GUZMAN

SIGMALAMBDABETA.COM

APRIL 4, 1986

APRIL 4, 2004

BETA WEEK

BROTHERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, CULTURAL AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

2.37

BETAS

ROYAL PURPLE AND PURE WHITE

Sigma Lambda Beta

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”

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Alpha Phi

Gamma Phi Beta

PURPOSE:The purpose of the Panhellenic Council at the University of Nebraska-Kearney is to unify the three Panhellenic sororities while still maintaining individual identities. The council serves as a governing body, provides educational opportunities, organizes Formal Sorority Recruitment, and provides social functions for all Panhellenic women.

THE MISSION OF THE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL:The Panhellenic Council at the University of Nebraska-Kearney will strive in all that we do to create a healthy and supportive Panhellenic community. As a council, we will be positive Panhellenic contacts to the members of our Greek community upholding fraternal values and fostering interfraternal relations. As a Panhellenic community, it is our goal to promote fine standards, strong scholarship, ethical ideals and values, and the highest standards of womanhood. We will strive to lead with courage and integrity as we work to positively impact and unite our chapters, our Panhellenic council, our Greek community, and our campus.

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“Sororities symbolize all that we wish to accomplish in our lives. They represent the struggles we all face as we grow. Why we cling to them no one can explain,

but in the end, we are all stronger for it”

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VALUE/PRINCIPLE:

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NICKNAME:

CHAPTER COLORS:

ARIENE ATEN

MEGAN SCHUTT

TRACY LUNGRIN

WWW.ALPHAPHI.ORG

1872

1963

RED DRESS POKER DRESS TOURNAMENTALPHA PHIESTA

SISTERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, LOYALTY, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

3.41

A PHI’S

SILVER AND BORDEAUX

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MIRANDA STANCZYK

BLAIR YOUNGS

JENNIFER DANKERT

WWW.ALPHAOMICRONPI.ORG

JANUARY 2, 1897

1969

STRIKE OUT ARTHRITIS DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

SISTERHOOD, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, PHILANTHROPY, ACADEMICS, TEAMWORK

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“Sometimes we stand outside life – waiting for a door to open to us, hoping the person behind that door will let us in and be our friend. I was once on the outside until a door opened to me and behind it I found not only a friend, but a new world – a sisterhood.

Now I stand behind that door – on the inside, helping to open it for someone else who stands where I once stood.” -Linda Parks

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PRESIDENT:

RECRUITMENT CHAIR:

CHAPTER ADVISOR:

WEBSITE:

NATIONAL FOUNDING YEAR:

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NICKNAME:

CHAPTER COLORS:

ALLISON PALMER

ABBY SCHOCH

DANI NEAL

WWW.GAMMAPHIBETA.ORG

NOVEMBER 11, 1874

FEBRUARY 4, 1963

CRESCENT BOWLING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT PANCAKE FEED

LOVE, LABOR, LEARNING, LOYALTY

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Gamma Phi Beta

“Sisterhood is the essence of all the wisdom of the ages, distilled into a single word. You cannot see sisterhood, neither can you hear it nor taste it. But you can feel it a hundred

times a day. It is a pat on the back, a smile of encouragement. It’s someone to share with, to celebrate your achievements.” -Anonymous

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The member organizations of the Interfraternity Council conduct recruitment events specific to each chapter. All fraternities are able to recruit year-round and will host functions for potential members to attend in order to learn more about the chapter. IFC provides support to those individual chapters, however, to gain more information regarding recruitment activities for each chapter, please contact the recruitment chair for that organization.

Interfraternity CouncilThe member organizations of Panhellenic participate in Formal Sorority Recruitment. The structure of the process allows every potential new member (PNM) to experience each chapter while the chapter has the opportunity to get to know the women going through recruitment. As the process continues, both the chapter and the PNM will be able to select which woman/chapter they feel will make the best fit. This is called a Mutual Selection Process. It is very important for both the chapter and the PNM to keep an open mind throughout the entire process in order for it to work successfully.

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The member organizations of the Multicultural Greek Council conduct recruitment events specific to each chapter. They typically start with info sessions where potential members can get an overview of each chapter and an application to fill out. Once that student has been approved to move forward with the process, he/she will continue with education from the chapter. Once that student has finished their education process, they will be able to “reveal” themselves as the newest member(s) of that organizations. For additional information on each chapter’s recruiting activities, please contact the recruitment chair for that organization.

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RecruitmentInformation

DID YOU KNOW fraternity men represent 2% of the male population in America? But, what is happening to that 2 percent? They comprise of 80% of the executives

in the 500 largest corporations in America!

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Sunday, August 19-

Sorority Recruitment Schedule

Six chapters are currently housed in University Residence North and University Residence South (URN and URS). URN and URS are designed to have four separate “pods” which are all connected by a central cafeteria. Each pod can house approximately 45 students and has a room that is typically designated as a chapter room for meetings and ritual events, a common living room, and a room that is either used as a game room or a formal living room. Each pod also has a study room and restrooms on each floor.

For additional information regarding on-campus housing, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 308.865.8519.

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BBQ@ Harmon Park

Freshmen Move-InLook for the

Greek Life booth at Blue & Gold

Showcase!

Monday-Friday, August 20-24-

Sorority Recruitment

Sign-Up & Info Table in NSU Atrium

(10am-2pm)

check it out!

come talk to sorority women about Greek Life!Tuesday,

August 21-

Greek Info Session @NSU

Ponderosa Room(5pm-6pm)

Thursday, August 23-Greek Info

Session @NSU Ponderosa Room

(5pm-6pm)

Friday, August 24-

Build Your Own Ice Cream Float @the Bell Tower(7:30pm– 9pm)

Monday-Friday, August 27-31-

Sorority Recruitment

Sign-Up & Info Table in NSU Atrium

(10am-2pm)

Thursday, September 6 -

Sorority Orientation

& Tour of Houses @NSU Ponderosa

Room(5pm)

Friday, September 7-Round 1 of Sorority

Recruitment (4:30pm)

Saturday, September 8 - Round 2 of Sorority

Recruitment (12pm)

Sunday, September 9-

Preference Round of Sorority

Recruitment (1pm)

Monday, September 10-

IT’S BID DAY!@NSU Ponderosa Room

(5pm)

4140

check it out!

find out more

information!

today is the day ! ! !

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GREEK

Sorority Recruitment Greek Life Website

University of Nebraska at Kearney Greek Affairs

1013 West 27th StreetKearney, NE 68849

email: [email protected]: 308.865.8057