ADS - April 24 by Aggie Greek Life

AGGIE GREEKS

M O N T H L Y A D V I S O R N E W S L E T T E R

A P R I L 2 0 2 4

Aggie Greeks First Annual Community Wide Event: “In My Bag”

In a remarkable display of unity and generosity, the Aggie Greek community has shattered records with their recent philanthropic endeavor Through their collective efforts, they have amassed an astounding 40,000+ non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and various essentials, all destined for a noble cause

This unprecedented initiative, known as "In My Bag," saw fraternities and sororities banding together to make a tangible difference in their community. Spearheaded by our FSL Practicum Student Sydney Harris, representatives of each of four councils, and a shared commitment to service, the program aimed to address food insecurity and provide essential resources to those in need

The beneficiaries of this monumental effort? The 12th Can, a student-led food pantry at Texas A&M University dedicated to combating hunger among students and staff.

This staggering donation marks a historic milestone for the organization, as it represents the largest contribution they have ever received In total 13,049 lbs, or 41,149 items, were collected by Greek students These numbers contributed to the total 43,407 items collected in this year’s SEC Food Fight, a collaboration with pantries across the SEC to combat food insecurity and support campus community members in need

The impact of this act of kindness extends far beyond mere numbers it has highlighted and contributed to the fight against food insecurity at Texas A&M It underscores the power of community when individuals come together with a common purpose. It also provides a poignant example of Aggies Greeks success in developing global leaders, fostering personal growth, resilience, increased sense of belonging, and a commitment to being a leader for their generation

Topics of Interest

Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) recently conducted a survey targeting advisors to gather crucial information. The above chart highlights the top interests of our community’s advisors Last month, our Advisor Development Series focused on Legal and Ethical Understanding by bringing in Dylan Murray to discuss the Student Organization Accountability Board and its process This month we focused on Mentoring and Advising Skills. FSL encourages all advisors to participate in our survey so that we may gain a better perspective on what type programming our advisors are interested in

ADVISOR SPOTLIGHT:

LONG

Kent Long serves as the advisor Texas A&M Student Senate, Class Councils, and the Legislative Relations Commission Before joining Texas A&M, Kent spent 5 years at UT Southwestern as the student affairs coordinator for the MD/MPH program In his free time, Kent enjoys spending free time with his family and friends In addition, to being a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc , he currently serves as the collegiate advisor of two chapters: (1) Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc (2) Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc Please join us in thanking and spotlighting Mr. Long for his contribution to our community!

Advisor Development Series

Substance Use Behaviors: How Data Informs Practice

On April 23rd, Fraternity & Sorority Life hosted Lauren Dorsett, MS, MCHES She currently serves as an Assistant Director in Student Life at Texas A&M University In this role, Lauren provides oversight and guidance for the Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention office Lauren has been working in the field of Health Education and Public Health for 16 years, and has varied experiences with prevention education, curriculum development, assessment, and behavioral interventions.

For the workshop, Lauren discussed of binge drinking and its correlation with community/ belonging In addition, she addressed our need destigmatize mental distress. Collectively we must increase our knowledge base regarding trauma, stress, anxiety, among others-especially because of their relationship binge drinking and other associated risk for student success and experience.

Sessions will Resume September 2024

0 1 2 3 4 5 UnderstandingofGreeklIfeStrategicPlanning CrisisManagementandRiskMitigationMentoringandAdvisingSkillsLegalandEthicalUnderstandingCollaborationwithCampusResourcesWell-beingandMentalHealthLeadershipandTeamDynamics HELP US SUPPORT YOU: GIVE US YOUR PERSPECTIVE!

KENT

CLICK HERE FOR

SURVEY

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS VIDEO

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life is beyond excited to announce that Hannah Rodlund will be joining the team as the new Collegiate Panhellenic Council Advisor (SDS III)! Hannah completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas in 2022 with a bachelor’s in communications Upon graduating, Hannah spent one year as a Resident Chapter Consultant for her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega, before returning to College Station to work as a Program Advisor with the MSC In addition to getting back to her Panhellenic roots, we ’ re excited to support Hannah as she continues her education in the SAAHE program this fall New

AGGIE GREEKS MURAL UNVIELING

Located in the heart of Century Square, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life was able to unveil our sponsored mural between Apricot Lane and Onward Reserve. The mural was designed by SAEKART, who was voted on by our students. The mural features the Greek alphabet in the “Gig ‘Em”, flowers of the organizations surrounding the words, and the overall color scheme of the mural is representative of each organization's colors. The mural is representing our ever-growing Greek community and we are excited to see the traction it brings! #AggieGreeks

FALL ADVISOR CONFERENCE:

7/27/2024

Calling all FSL Advisors! Stay tuned for updates session topics and registration details. We're gearing up to deliver a day packed with valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned advisor or new to the scene, there's something in store for everyone. We want to hear from you! What topics are you interested in? What questions do you have? What challenges are you facing? Share your thoughts to ensure we cover the topics that matter most to you.