fraternity and sorority NUs Fall 2010, Vol. 1 Issue 2
A Quarter in Rewind The fall quarter of 2010 in Evanston might best be remembered for the opening of „Five Guys Burgers and Fries‟, but fraternity and sorority life also made some big news. Here are some things you might have missed:
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life welcomed three new staff members this summer, including Maggie Heffernan (Assistant Director), Michael Anne Adriano (Program Assistant), and Katherine Fox (Graduate Assistant) Phi Mu Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Chi Omega won Greek Week and $250 for each chapters philanthropy A.J. Nelson (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) and Lakshmi Ramachandran (Alpha Phi) are selected as Homecoming King and Queen. Congratulations! Gamma Sigma Alpha gave out three $100 book scholarships and two $100 scholarships for chapter academic programming Medill sophomore Emilia Barrosse and Communication sophomore Jesse Swedlund (Sigma Chi) were announced as the 2011 Dance Marathon Emcee Men Against Rape and Sexual Assault (MARS) is an allmale peer education group that serves to engage and educate men about the issues of rape and sexual assault. This fall, they trained their first members! OFSL and Greek Allies coordinated the “It Gets Better” video project for LGBT youth The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and National PanHellenic Councils (NPHC) Fall collaborated on the MGC/NPHC Showcase to highlight each chapter at the Rock The Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Association (PHA) elected new executive officers The IFC voted in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia as a probationary member The NPHC and MGC successfully coordinated their second annual Welcome Back Retreats Panhellenic hosted their annual Recruitment Preview for hundreds of women interested in Panhellenic Recruitment The NPHC coordinated their first-ever NPHC Week to showcase the purpose and history of these organizations Over 50 students graduated from the Greek Emerging Leaders program this fall! Four out of 7 NPHC chapters took new members this fall quarter
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SAVE THE DATE Greek Leadership Retreat April 16-17, 2011
GLR is required for presidents and council officers
Formal Recruitment Dates IFC – January 4-8, 2011 Panhellenic – January 6-11, 2011
Panhellenic and IFC Formal Recruitment At Northwestern University, the Panhellenic Association holds deferred Formal Recruitment each year during the first week of winter quarter. Potential New Members have the opportunity to visit all 12 Panhellenic chapters during the Recruitment process. The Interfraternity Council also hosts their formal recruitment process in the winter quarter. Students who are interested in IFC organizations can attend chapters during dinner time and/or the evening event. Students may accept (“drop”) their bid at any point during the week. Best of luck to each council as they welcome new members to their respective communities!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration "Remember the Promise, Renew the Dream." In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the University has assembled a variety of programs to cause reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. King. The offerings include lectures, service opportunities, discussions, films, music and theater throughout the week, on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses. Each year, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the MLK Planning Committee present the Candlelight Vigil. The event is highlighted by musical performances by several of NU‟s a capella student groups and keynote speech given by alumna and trustee Cheryle Jackson. Ms. Jackson served as communications director for the Governor of Illinois and was the first woman and African American in the state‟s history to hold that position. Ms. Jackson currently serves as a director on the boards of Northwestern University, The Field Museum, the Executive Club of Chicago and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. A reception will follow the program in Parkes Hall. The Candlelight Vigil will be held on Monday, January th 17 at 7:00pm in the Alice Millar Chapel.
Winter Leadership Conference The Winter Leadership Conference will be held on rd January 23 , 2011 for all new members of every council in the fraternity and sorority community. The Winter Leadership Conference consists of a large-group speaker and several subsequent small-group sessions on developmental issues such as values-based organizations, involvement and hazing awareness.
Twitter Feeds Kirstin Nordhaus cheers on her „Cats during a football game
Student Spotlight Kirstin Nordhaus is a junior Human Development and Psychological Studies and African Studies double major at Northwestern University. Kirstin is the outgoing Director of Risk Management for Panhellenic and is excited to serve as the incoming Panhellenic Association President. While not studying or spending time with her sisters, you can find Kirstin cheering on her beloved purple „Cats at any Wildcat athletic event, waiting for a new „Harry Potter‟ movie or at home watching the latest „Cops‟ marathon. Best of luck as PHA President, Kirstin! Want to see more students spotlighted? Visit the Potential Members section on our web site!
AFLV and NBGLC Leadership Conference The 2011 Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values conference will once again be held in St. Louis, MO. Programming includes position-specific information for Fraternity/Sorority governing councils, chapters, advisors, and graduate students. Also included is specific information about current events and issues that impact the Fraternity/Sorority community on campus.
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Installation Ceremonies Support your peers at the annual Officer Installation Ceremonies! January 25 – 6:00-7:30pm at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters (1865 Sheridan Rd) Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, Gamma Sigma Alpha and Order of Omega February 28 – 6:00-7:30pm at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters (1865 Sheridan Rd) Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Rho Lambda
The National Black Greek Leadership Conference will once again be held in conjunction with this conference. More than 2,000 participants come together creating the ideal setting for networking and idea sharing. The event serves as the largest gathering of undergraduate fraternity and sorority leaders from councils and chapters across the country. Each year, Northwestern sends over 15 students who are in leadership positions within all 4 councils to participate in this unique leadership opportunity. Students who are elected to council officer positions should reserve February 10-13, 2011.
The executive board of the Multicultural Greek Council at the 2010 Officer Installation Ceremony
Dance Marathon Northwestern University Dance Marathon is one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the world. Since it was founded in 1975, Northwestern students have raised more than $11 million for thirty different beneficiaries. Last year over 1,000 dancers and committee members raised $854,396 through fundraising and in-kind donations and NUDM is working toward an even bigger and better Dance Marathon in 2011. In 1975, Dance Marathon, the philanthropic child of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and the Associated Student Government, was born on the Northwestern University campus. This year, Dance Marathon has two beneficiaries, the Childrens Heart Foundation and the Evanston Community Foundation. The goal of the Children‟s Heart Foundation is to bring health, hope and happiness to children impacted by congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in the United States. The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) is a publicly supported philanthropic organization dedicated to enriching Evanston and the lives of its people, now and in the future. The foundation builds and manages its own and other community endowments, addresses Evanston‟s changing needs through grant-making, and provides leadership on important community issues. This year‟s event will take place on March 4, 5 and 6 of 2011 and will include many fraternities and sororities. Best of luck to everyone who participates!
Fraternity and Sorority Life Professional Staff Dominic Greene, Director Danny Miller, Assistant Director Maggie Heffernan, Assistant Director Michael Anne Adriano, Program Assistant James Ehrmann, Graduate Assistant
New Graduate Student The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is excited to welcome our new Graduate Student, James Ehrmann, to the team. James Ehrmann is a first-year student in the School of Education and Social Policy's Higher Education Administration and Policy Master's Program. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and spent the past three years as a leadership consultant and Associate Director of Leadership Development for his fraternity, Sigma Nu. He continues to be an active volunteer for Sigma Nu and also enjoys recreational sports, Blackhawks hockey, current events and reality television.
Upcoming Important Dates • January 3 – Winter Quarter begins • January 4-8 – IFC Recruitment • January 4 and 5 – PHA Recruitment Forum • January 6-11 – PHA Recruitment • January 17 – MLK Celebration • January 23 – Winter Leadership Conference • January 24 – NPHC Elections • January 25 – Officer Installation 1 • January 23-29 – MGC Week • February 4 – Gone Greek Night • February 10-13 – AFLV/NBGLC • February 21 – MGC Elections • February 28 – Officer Installation 2 • March 14-18 – Finals Week • March 19-27 – Spring Break
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