letter from the Director of Recruitment On behalf of the University of Alabama Panhellenic Association, I would like to welcome you to the Capstone. We are thrilled that you have chosen to become part of the Crimson Tradition and participate in sorority recruitment! We are sure you will find your time at the Capstone fulfilling and enjoyable. I would like to encourage you to make the most of your recruitment experience. If you have an open mind and a positive attitude, you will be able to truly enjoy the recruitment process. I would also like to challenge you to understand the commitment of sorority membership and discover what you are looking to gain from going Greek. Like the decision of what university you would attend, participation in sorority recruitment will affect the next four years of your life. Keep in mind that the more time and commitment you put into sorority life, the more benefits you will gain from being a member of the Greek community. At the University of Alabama, we are committed to the positive development of each member of the Greek community through the planning of and participation in enriching programs. We strive to ensure that the Greek community maintains its tradition of excellence every day. We put academics first and give back to our community constantly. Even though sorority recruitment will be the first thing you participate in at the Capstone, it will not be the last. Greek life is merely a stepping stone to getting involvement in other aspects of campus life. UA offers more than 300 student organizations and students from the Greek community play a large part in the leadership of many of these organizations. It is our hope that you find a home within a Greek chapter as well as in other student organizations. The University of Alabama has one of the finest Greek systems in the country. We have 18 strong sorority chapters (17 NPC and 1 Associate Member Sorority) and it is a privilege to be a member of any of our organizations. As a testament of our strong Greek community, we have welcomed a new chapter, Delta Gamma, to the Capstone this fall. The leadership and tradition that comes with pledging a sorority will promote individual growth, scholarship, service, character refinement, and long-lasting friendships. I am so happy you have made the decision to come to Alabama and participate in sorority recruitment! Remember to have fun and make the most of every opportunity presented to you through sorority recruitment. Most importantly, be yourself and build friendships with the women around you throughout the recruitment process. After all, they could be your future sisters! Roll Tide and Go Greek, Christina Southerland
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