fraternity and sorority NUs Winter 2012, Vol. 2 Issue 2
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Willie the Wildcat celebrated his 74 birthday during the fall of 2011. In case you were out celebrating, here are some things you might have missed:
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life welcomed three new staff members this summer, including Adlil Issakoo (Program Assistant), Corey Sampsel (Graduate Assistant), and Megan Latchford (Graduate Intern). Delta Tau Delta returned to campus and recruited its founding fathers. The group will recruit first-year students after formal IFC recruitment. Alpha Phi, Delta Chi and Kappa Phi Lambda won Greek Week and $250 for each chapter’s philanthropy. Andrew Duble (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) and Jana Kaplan are selected as Homecoming King and Queen. Seven of the 10 members on the court are affiliated with a fraternity or sorority. Seth Meyers (Phi Gamma Delta) and Gary Marshall (Alpha Tau Omega) returned for Homecoming. Gamma Sigma Alpha gave out two $100 book scholarships. Associated Student Government passed a resolution to increase lighting near the Panhellenic sorority quad. Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society initiated 28 new members (Junior/Senior with 3.65GPA or higher). The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and National Pan-Hellenic Councils (NPHC) 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 NPHC and MGC successfully executed the second annual Yard Show with other 200 in attendance. At the time of Panhellenic Recruitment Preview, 628 women registered for Panhellenic Recruitment. GreekBuild hosted the first-ever All Greek Service Day. Over 50 students graduated from the Greek Emerging Leaders program this fall! Dance Marathon emcees include Ned Baker (Alpha Epsilon Pi) and Ashley Thompson (Kappa Alpha Theta).
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IFC and PHA Formal Recruitment Dates IFC – January 4-8, 2012 Panhellenic – January 5-10, 2012
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 visit 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!
Upcoming Important Dates Winter Quarter • January 3 –Winter Quarter begins • January 4-8 – IFC Recruitment • January 5-10 – PHA Recruitment • January 16 – MLK Celebration • January 17 – MGC/NPHC Advisors Mtg • January 22 – Winter Education Conference • January 24 – Installation Ceremony 1 • January 25 – Safe Space Training • January 28 – IFC/PHA Exec Retreat • February 3 – Gone Greek Night • February 8 – House Director Gathering • February 9-12 – AFLV/NBGLC (St. Louis, MO) • February 13 – MGC Elections • February 20 – NPHC Elections • February 23 – NPHC Black History Event • February 23 – IFC Advisors Meeting • February 23 – Rho Lambda Initiation • February 27 – MGC/NPHC Exec Retreat • February 28 – Installation Ceremony 2 • March 2-4 – Dance Marathon
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration "Building on the Dream. Acting with Purpose." 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.
Dallas Wright, President, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Student Spotlight – Dallas Wright Dallas Wright is a senior Journalism major at Northwestern University. He currently serves as the President of the Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., as well as co-president of NU's National Association of Black Journalists chapter. Dallas was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. Dallas is an avid photographer and has produced music videos, photo essays, and a short documentary film. He recently started a media group, RHLH Media, and continues to expand that endeavor. Dallas is a Chicago sports fanatic and enjoys hip-hop, funk, jazz, and reggae. You can find Dallas riding the mean streets of Evanston while he works as a SafeRide driver. Want to see more students spotlighted? Visit the Potential Members section on our web site!
Installation Ceremonies Support your peers at the annual Officer Installation Ceremonies!
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 a keynote speech given by Tim King, founder and CEO of Urban Prep, which provides a high-quality and comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience to young men. King and Urban Prep received nation-wide attention in 2010 and again in 2011 after announcements that 100% of the school's first two graduating classes had been accepted into a 4year college or university. th
The event will be held on Monday, January 16 at 7:00pm in the Alice Millar Chapel. A reception will follow the program in Parkes Hall.
Winter Education Conference The Winter Education Conference will be held on nd January 22 , 2012 for all new members of the IFC and Panhellenic community. The Winter Education 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. MGC and NPHC organizations will now have new member education during fall and spring quarters.
January 24 – 5:00-6:30pm at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters (1865 Sheridan Rd) Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Association, Gamma Sigma Alpha and Order of Omega February 28 – 5:00-6:30pm at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Headquarters (1865 Sheridan Rd) Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council and Rho Lambda
SAVE THE DATE Greek Leadership Retreat April 14-15, 2012 GLR is required for presidents and council officers
Students participate in the All Greek Service Project from GreekBuild
NPHC Embarks on Alternative Break Service Trip to New Orleans The National Pan-Hellenic Council continues to live its mission as service-based organizations. This winter break, 10 students embarked on a seven-day service trip to New Orleans. The initiative included fundraising, securing transportation and lodging, and many hours of planning. The trip included visits to the following sites: St Bernard Project – Assisted with recovery efforts, which included painting homes and drywall installation. New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School – ACT Prep, assistance with college applications, exam tutoring, and college panel for about 25 students. Wetland Plant Center – moving, weeding, cutting, separating and/ or repotting wetland plants. Thank you to Ashleigh Joplin, NPHC Vice President for coordinating a fantastic opportunity.
Students completing service in New Orleans
Winter Quarter Founders Days
Members of LTA stroll at the MGC/NPHC Yard Show
Fraternity and Sorority Safe Space Training – Registration now open! The Safe Space Program is the LGBT Resource Center’s initiative to educate allies who support LGBTQ individuals in our campus community. Each year, Northwestern Greek Allies and the LGBT Resource Center collaborate to host a Safe Space Training that is specific to fraternity and sorority students. This year’s training will occur on th Wednesday, January 25 from 6:00pm-9:00pm the Scott Hall Conference Room. Registration is open to everyone and limited to two people per chapter. Unlike more visible under-represented groups, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons cannot be readily identified. Likewise, there is not an easy method of identifying persons supportive of LGBT people. As one component of the LGBTQA Campus Advisory Network, the Safe Space Program strives to provide a way for supportive persons within the University community to prominently identify themselves. The program advances Northwestern University’s goal of creating a campus community in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
January Kappa Alpha Psi (1/5/1911), Phi Beta Sigma (1/9/1914), Delta Sigma Theta (1/13/1913), Alpha Kappa Alpha (1/15/1908), Zeta Phi Beta (1/16/1920), Kappa Alpha Theta (1/27/1870)
February Phi Kappa Psi (2/19/1852)
March Pi Kappa Alpha (3/1/1868), Kappa Phi Lambda (3/9/1995), Sigma Psi Zeta (3/23/1994)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council created a logo to continue to brand itself to the Northwestern community. Thank you to Leila Pree (Alpha Kappa Alpha) and Michael Belmonte (Omega Delta Phi) for their great work!
Fall Quarter GPA Highs IFC – Alpha Epsilon Pi (3.56) MGC – Kappa Phi Lambda (3.63) NPHC – Alpha Kappa Alpha (3.10) PHA – Kappa Kappa Gamma (3.61)
AFLV and NBGLC Leadership Conference The 2012 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. 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 20 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 9-12, 2012.
Fraternity and Sorority Life Professional Staff Dominic Greene, Director Danny Miller, Assistant Director Maggie Heffernan, Assistant Director Adlil Issakoo, Program Assistant Corey Sampsel, Graduate Assistant Megan Latchford, Graduate Intern
2012 Panhellenic & IFC Executive Board Panhellenic Executive Board 2012 President – Emily Jordan Vice President for Standards – Becca Flamm Vice President for Membership – Sophie Friedman Vice President for Risk Management – Monika Buska Vice President for Programming – Janelle Henney Vice President for Administration – Emily Stephens Vice President for Member Development – Claire Nelson Vice President for Public Relations – Lauren Pollack Interfraternity Council Executive Board 2012 President – Patrick Schnettler Vice President for Standards – Chris Herr Vice President for Membership – Andrew Brugman Vice President for Risk Management – Mark Morel Vice President for Programming – Colin LaBran-Boyd Vice President for Administration – Jake Bodner Vice President for Member Development –Andrew Christy Vice President for Public Relations – AJ Tomiak
The Role of the Faculty Advisor In order to increase faculty involvement in fraternity and sorority life at Northwestern University, a partnership needs to be made by chapters, faculty members, and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (OFSL). According to the COFHE Senior Survey 2010, Northwestern students stated that “helpfulness of faculty outside the classroom” is highly correlated with student satisfaction, as well is “how many faculty members know you well enough to provide you a reference.” These findings are consistent with research showing that purposeful interactions between students and faculty members provide higher levels of student satisfaction. The role of a faculty advisor is to be a resource for students and give a faculty member an opportunity to be involved in the development of a chapter, specifically in the area of scholarship. Faculty advisors are not expected to be chapter advisors or serve on chapter boards, but can provides guidance on academic requirements and increasing academic involvement. Students, faculty members, and university staff will maintain a shared responsibility to build a successful relationship. Are you interested in recruiting a faculty advisor? For more information, contact ofsl@northwestern.edu.
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