Chapter News Psi University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University The Bi-Cultural Greek Society (Big-C) has cited Psi Chapter as die organization drat best exemplifies die higher goals to which Greek organizations should strive to attain. Psi Chapter, founded in 1920, received the Big-C's Sadie T M. Alexander Award as part of this recognition. Meanwhile, congratulations should be extended to Brodiers George B. G. Holt and Jerome Hairston, Jr. for their leadership roles in the Big-C. Brother Holt was elected president and Brother Hairston was named treasurer of the Big-C. The Big-C is die governing body of traditionally Black and Hispanic fraternities and sororities at the University of Pennsylvania. Alpha Brothers have been regular participants in Big-C activities like the Greek Community Service Day, "Breaking Down the Walls" interracial mixer, and the annual Penn Relay's Step Show.
Psi Chapter is pleased with the results of its voter registration drive and community outreach activities. The voter registration drive was held in conjunction with Power 99 FM on the Penn and Drexel campuses. The Alpha Cabaret has been characterized by many as "the classiest event on campus." The Cabaret is a part of Alpha Week which also includes an Inter-Greek basketball tournament and several guest speakers. Psi Chapter Brothers are supporting Brodier Gordon L, Austin in his presentation of the Campus Organized Lectures on Racial Sensitivity Program (C.O.L.O.R.S.), a project designed to nourish racial interaction; and the Success program spearheaded by Brother Adrian Miles of the Philadelphia Educational System also has die support of Psi Chapter. Psi Chapter members are among diose trying to obtain a permit to renovate the Paul Robeson House in Philadelphia.
SOUTHERN M u Zeta University of N o r t h Carolina at Chapel Hill Mu Zeta Chapter has been lauded by the Office of Greek Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for its role in an Orange County Habitat for Humanity project. The partnership between Mu Zeta and three other fraternities and two sororities resulted in a home for Ms. Darlene Laws and her family. "It has given me an opportunity to have a dream come true. By being a single parent, I had put the idea of owning a house out of my mind," Ms. Laws said. Work started on the house in October and the Laws were scheduled to move in April or May. The University Presbyterian Church also played a role in the Habitat for Humanity project.
O m i c r o n Lambda Birmingham, AL The Brothers of Omicron Lambda launched their Head Start Male Partnership Project with a breakfast and Financial Management Workshop. Some 175 Head Start fathers and children attended the breakfast and heard a motivational speech by Family Court Judge Brother Andra Sparks. The Financial Management Workshop was part of the Chapter's "From Men, About Men Series." The workshop covered wills, insurance, preparing resumes, stress management, and "Starting and Repairing Credit." The Male Partnership Project is under the leadership of Brother Gregory Clark and Victor Spencer.
Beta Beta Lambda Miami, F L
Joint venture signing The Brothers of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter have received a grant to provide athletic and cultural activities for nearly 75 boys and girls between 10 and 16 years old. The program is a joint venture between the Dade County Family Resource Center and Beta Beta Lambda Chapter's Educational Foundation in Miami. Staff for the Saturday program is drawn from the Fraternity, the Metro-Dade Fire and Police Departments, Dade County Public Schools and social service agencies. Program participants are selected based on their interest in sports and academic aptitude. Transportation is provided for the youth who come from points throughout Dade County. The joint venture is being hailed for its success in heightening self-esteem "under the guidance of a strong mentoring relationship." Beta Beta Lambda has been involved in community outreach in the Greater Miami community since its inception in 1937.
Summer 1996 • The Sphinx