Greek Guide 2010

Greeks IFC & Panhellenic www.moreheadstate.edu/greek (606) 783-2071

If your interest in Greek Life is for the parties, alcohol or anything else you may have seen on TV or in the movies . . . please put this book down - Greek Life isn’t for you.

Associate yourself with people of good quality if you esteem your reputation.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

-[George Washington] 2

What Greek Life is really about . . .

Being Greek is about building yourself into a better person through dedication to ideals and high standards of conduct. By joining a community that shares the desire for self improvement, students gain insights into age-old values, have brothers and sisters to help in that effort and leave college more ethically centered.

Certainly one can, and should, have fun as a Greek. But having fun is not why Greeks exist; they exist to help students better themselves through interaction with brothers and sisters.

Love, Truth, Honor, Scholarship, Friendship, Integrity, Charity, Courage, Excellence, Courtesy, Service, Generosity, Patriotism, Loyalty, Fidelity are ideals which form the very center of who we are. They are the reasons we were founded and the reasons we have existed as national organizations for over 100 years.

Any ordinary group can get together to have a party, it takes a fraternity or sorority to build a student into a better person. And that is, ultimately, what Greek Life is about: becoming a better person through service, through brother/sisterhood and through dedication to principles. If that is your motivation to become Greek . . . then welcome!

We’re glad to have you.

A Message from the Dean of Students Dear Student:

MSU has a number of Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities, National Panhellenic Council (NPC) sororities, and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities which have something unique to offer a variety of students. I encourage you to interact with our chapters to learn more about each group, consider your interests and goals and determine if being a member of the Greek community would be beneficial for you.

As you might expect, Morehead State University provides students with a wide variety of opportunities to become involved in campus, local and regional activities. Involvement in these co-curricular activities plays a significant role in the comprehensive development and overall satisfaction of students during their college careers.

I hope you will take the time to examine MSU fraternities and sororities from a personal perspective. If you are interested in having a memorable college experience while making lifelong commitments to others, you should consider joining the Greek community.

One such example of involvement at Morehead State University is the opportunity for students to join a fraternity or sorority. For 40 years, MSU has welcomed Greek organizations on campus. Within the Greek community, you will hear terms such as commitment, loyalty, philanthropy, scholarship and service. As a result of these Greek philosophies, students have held leadership positions, contributed to the local community and developed strong campus traditions.

I wish you all the best with your co-curricular development throughout your career at MSU. Respectfully, Kevin S. Koett Dean of Students

Although organizations within the Greek community have many commonalities, it would be a mistake to hold a narrow perspective of fraternities and sororities.

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Greek Terms

Grades

There is a lot of jargon related to Greek Life. This list provides the most commonly used phrases and words and their “translation.” If anyone uses a term you don’t know, feel free to stop them and ask what that means.

• Active – A fully initiated member of a Greek organization who is enrolled in college • Alumni/Alumnae – A fully initiated member who has graduated or left college • Bid – A formal invitation to join a chapter • Continuous Open Bidding (COB) – The membership intake process occurring after formal recruitment • Chapter – The local branch of a national fraternity/sorority • Formal Recruitment – The time at the beginning of a semester where chapters host open events for students to visit and learn about them • Gamma Chi – A “Greek Counselor” who helps women through formal sorority recruitment • Greek – Any member of a fraternity/sorority • Independent – Anyone not in a fraternity/sorority • Interfraternity Council (IFC) – The governing body of the NIC fraternities on campus • Initiation – The traditional ritual that brings students into full membership in a chapter • Legacy – A potential new member whose grandparent, parent and/or sibling was initiated into a fraternity or sorority • NIC – North-American Interfraternity Conference, the national governing board for fraternities • NPC – National Panhellenic Conference, the national governing board for sororities • NPHC – National Pan-Hellenic Council, the national governing board for historically African-American Greeks. Also the local governing council for the chapters at MSU • New Member – A person who has accepted an invitation to join a chapter but who has not yet been initiated as an active • Panhellenic Council (PHC) – The governing body of the NPC sororities on campus • Philanthropy – An ongoing charitable effort, usually for a single nonprofit or other worthy cause • Potential New Member (PNM) – Anyone interested in becoming Greek, participating in formal recruitment or the COB process.

• Ritual – The traditional, private ceremony for members only, held on various occasions • Rush – An older term for formal recruitment

Term:

Spring 2009

Fall 2009

2.97

2.92

Chi Omega

3.13

3.11

Delta Gamma

3.07

3.20

Delta Zeta

3.09

3.18

Gamma Phi Beta

3.23

3.12

Kappa Delta

3.17

3.15

Sigma Sigma Sigma

2.78

2.69

All Sorority Term GPA

3.12

3.11

All Women's Term GPA

3.04

2.99

Delta Tau Delta

2.94

2.74

Kappa Sigma

2.91

2.81

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pikes)

2.92

2.88

Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapps)

3.16

3.10

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

2.67

2.43

Sigma Phi Epsilon

2.88

2.96

Sigma Pi

2.90

2.81

Tau Kappa Epsilon

2.81

2.93

Theta Chi

2.82

2.76

All Fraternity Term GPA

2.92

2.86

All Men's Term GPA

2.86

2.82

All Campus GPA Chapters

How Many?

There are 710 Greeks on campus as of Fall 2009, 379 women in sororities and 331 men in fraternities, nine percent of the campus undergraduate population.

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How Much?

No Hazing

Each organization is self-supported through dues charged to members and the cost varies from group to group. The first semester of membership has a few onetime expenses. As of spring 2010, the average cost of joining an IFC fraternity (initiation fees and regular chapter dues) is $470; for a Panhellenic sorority it is $480.

Hazing is contrary to every organization’s national policies as well as MSU’s policies. MSU’s policy is very strict:

Student organizations must protect the welfare of their members, guests, and the University and should take every measure to protect against University, individual, or organizational liability. Organizations and/ or their representatives are subject to University disciplinary action, including loss of registration privileges, for violation of the law or University policy. Positive development of members is the main purpose of a student organization, fraternity or sorority.

Giving to the Community

In 2009, Morehead State Greeks reported 4,582 hours of community service time and raising $21,500 for local and national nonprofit organizations, such as the Habitat for Humanity, Africare, the Youth AIDS Foundation, PUSH America, Camp Smile, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Cave Run Manor Retirement Home, Make-A-Wish and many others.

These groups are responsible for morally and ethically sound principles and practices and must not indulge in unproductive, ridiculous, or hazardous initiation customs. All organizations and members are expected to comply with the following policy on hazing: Hazing by a student or a group of students is prohibited, either on or off campus.

It’s not just Morehead State

Greeks are everywhere. When you join a national/international fraternity or sorority, you are connecting with a network of people across the country and world. There are…

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MSU uses the following definition for hazing: Any action taken or situation created, whether intentionally or unintentionally on or off campus, which produces/could produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment or ridicule. Such activities and situations include:

127 Fraternities and Sororities 73 NIC Men’s Fraternities (nine @ MSU) 26 NPC Women’s Fraternities (six @ MSU) 9 NPHC (historically African-American) Groups (4 @ MSU) 23 NALFO (historically Latino) Groups 9 Million Members Total 750,000 Undergraduate Members 12,000 Chapters Located on 800 campuses in USA and Canada

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(Source: North-American Interfraternity Council)

Joining a Distinguished Group

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Greeks comprise only three percent of the U.S. population, but contribute in big ways. Here are some statistics: • • • • • •

48% of all U.S. presidents have been Greek 42% of U.S. Senators are Greek 30% of U.S. Congressmen/women are Greek 40% of all U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been Greek 30% of Fortune 500 Executives are Greek 10% of all listed in Who’s Who are Greek (Source: North-American Interfraternity Council)

Paddling in any form Creation of excessive fatigue Physical and psychological shocks Road trips Wearing, publicly, apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste Engaging in public stunts or disorderly conduct Morally degrading or humiliating games and activities Late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities And any other activities which are not consistent with federal, state and local law, organizational rituals or policies, and/or the regulations and policies of MSU. -- Eagle Student Handbook, page 19

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Common Questions & Answers

What is being a new member about?

The new member period takes place after students have committed to join a fraternity or sorority and before they have been initiated.

Typically, chapters use this time to educate new members on various subjects such as fraternity history and membership expectations and responsibilities. Time commitments and new member programs vary from chapter to chapter. Be sure to ask each chapter how long their new member program lasts.

Do all fraternity and sorority members drink alcohol?

No, not all members of the fraternity and sorority community drink alcohol. Morehead State University is a dry campus, meaning no student activity on campus will have alcohol. Off-campus functions hosted by IFC fraternities can have alcohol served, but all functions must be “bring your own.” Every chapter’s national organization respects the minimum drinking age and has policies in place to support it.

Will it take a lot of time to be a Greek?

There are some obligations and commitments to being Greek—weekly meetings, events and study sessions. However, chapters want their members active and involved all over campus and to be in class. You will not be overwhelmed by your time commitments to your organization.

Be sure to ask chapters during recruitment about time commitments.

Academic Requirements to Join

MSU has established basic academic requirements for students to join Greek organizations. To verify the following academic requirements, students must give the Greek Life Office permission. There will be either a form or a card which will grant the Greek Life Office this permission and the office will inform chapters that “yes” the person meets minimums or “no” they do not. Individual chapters may have higher standards, but the following are MSU’s minimums:

Students with an established college GPA Male students must have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.30 in order to join/associate or be initiated (excluding hours completed while a high school student).

Female students must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.50 in order to join/associate or be initiated (excluding hours completed while a high school student).

Non-discrimination MSU Greeks are open to all students who meet academic requirements. We do not discriminate based on: race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital or familial status, Vietnam era, recently separated, or other protected veterans.

First-semester students with no established college GPA In order to join/associate or to be initiated into a fraternity or sorority at MSU, a first semester student must have been unconditionally admitted to the University and have an academic index of 450 or higher. An academic index is (high school GPA X 100) + (ACT score X 10).

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FRATERNITIES

How to join . . .

At the end of formal recruitment is bid day, where each fraternity hands out invitations to join. No fraternity can invite a man to be a member prior to this day. Once you have chosen which fraternity you want to join, go to the Greek Life Office and complete a Personal Data Card (be sure to sign the back). IFC’s fee for joining is $5.00 and you pay it when you sign the card.

Formal Recruitment The process for joining a fraternity during the first weeks of school is called “formal recruitment” and is managed by the Interfraternity Council (IFC). It is a mutual selection process where you determine which group of men you fit in best with and they determine which men fit in best with them. They will indicate their interest in you by extending a “bid” and you indicate your interest by accepting the bid.

Depending on the year, this process is also sometimes done in the spring. Call the Greek Life Office (606) 783-2071 to check.

Joining After Formal Recruitment Each fraternity manages its own efforts after formal recruitment is concluded through a process called “continuous open bidding” (COB). You will be asked by the chapters to complete a blue card to participate in COB events. The Greek Life Office can provide you information for each fraternity’s recruitment chair so you can contact each individually.

You will be required to complete a “blue card” which gives the Greek Life Office permission to check your grades to determine if you meet the minimums to participate in recruitment. If so, your name will be added to a list of eligible men. Formal recruitment is free.

IFC hosts events at the beginning of this process, providing an opportunity for men to meet with representatives from all nine of MSU’s IFC fraternities. During the remainder of formal recruitment, each fraternity will host their own functions and each can provide a schedule of their own events to you. Thought it is not required, it is a good idea to attend at least one function of each fraternity. A schedule of this year’s formal recruitment events is available from the Greek Life Office.

After formal recruitment, a fraternity can offer a student a bid at any time.

Once a bid is given, the student who decides to join must come to the Greek Life Office and complete a Personal Data Card (be sure to sign the back). IFC’s fee for joining is $5.00 and you pay it when you sign the card.

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CHAPTERS Delta Tau Delta (Delts)

Kappa Sigma has become one of the premier organizations on today’s college campuses. Through our dynamic brotherhood, our unique programs and our time-honored history, Kappa Sigma serves to help its members achieve their college and lifetime goals. Kappa Sigma is hands-on as we are interested in recruiting men who will participate… in chapter meetings, in our community service events, in our leadership programs, or in our brotherhood development activities. On college campuses across North America, literally thousands of men just like yourself will be getting involved in a chapter of Kappa Sigma this semester. We look forward to you being among them.

www.delts.org Founded at MSU: December 12, 1970 Founded Nationally: March 5, 1858 Zeta Zeta Chapter Famous Delts: • Drew Carey • John Elway • Matthew McConaughey

Pi Kappa Alpha (Pikes)

Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 upon the principles of Truth, Courage, Faith, and Power, and continues to educate its members on the importance of values in their lives. The fraternity’s mission, “Committed to Lives of Excellence” is the driving force behind the programs and actions of the Fraternity. Our commitment to excellence and the values of Delta Tau Delta are meant to be tools for students in developing their own personal mission and foundation for excellence. The fraternity takes great pride in community service and values the importance of being involved in the strengthening of the community around us. Delta Tau Delta provides many opportunities for men to get involved in service projects around the community, such as Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-A-Highway, tutoring at a local school and Relay for Life. Members can participate in national leadership academies.

www.pikes.org Founded at MSU: October 13, 2001 Founded Nationally: March 1, 1868 Eta Eta Chapter Famous Pikes: • Tim McGraw • Col. Harland Sanders • KY Governor Happy Chandler The Eta Eta chapter at Morehead State University is composed of scholars in the classroom, leaders on campus, athletes on the playing field and gentlemen on an all-around basis. We are the newest fraternity on campus (re-chartered in 2001), and we have already received many awards. We participate in various Greek and non-Greek events give back to the community through community service projects such as road cleanups, Links of Love, Ballard Cup, nursing home visits and various other activities. Our members recognize that truth is the foundation of all lasting associations, and we will seek wisdom and knowledge while serving others in modesty and dignity. With a great member base and so many outstanding young men, the Eta Eta Chapter is looking toward a bright and prosperous future.

Kappa Sigma (Kappa Sig)

www.kappasigma.org Founded at MSU: April 6, 1991 Founded Nationally: December 10, 1869 Nu Theta Chapter Famous Kappa Sigs: • Jimmy Buffet • Robert Redford • KY Governor Paul Patton The tremendous opportunities which accompany membership in Kappa Sigma can help you to reach your goals. From leadership training, to alumni-career networking opportunities, life-long friendships and noteworthy service events,

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Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapps)

Sigma Phi Epsilon (Sig Ep)

Famous Pi Kapps: • Tommy Lasorda • Sen. Ernest Hollings • Randy Owen

Famous Sig Eps: • John Goodman • Dr. Seuss • Carroll O’Connor

Pi Kappa Phi has been building better men for over 100 years, growing to 130 chapters nationwide with a total membership of 88,000 men. The Morehead State Delta Eta chapter provides leadership opportunities and unrivaled brotherhood to undergraduate men. Pi Kappa Phi has a strong tradition of involvement ranging from intramural sports to engagement in student government and countless other clubs and organizations. Our fraternity is built upon the principles of C.L.A.S.S. (Character, Leadership, Academics, Service, and Sportsmanship), respect, and most importantly, brotherhood. If you seek to become a leader and be respected by your peers, Pi Kappa Phi is where you belong.

The Kentucky Zeta chapter is proud of the legacy we have at Morehead State and we invite students to be a part of it. Continually, we hold the highest fraternity GPA and are competitive in intramurals, hold student leadership positions on campus and regularly do community service. Our annual charity event is Battle of the Bands which raises dollars for our national philanthropy, Youth AIDS Foundation. At local elementary schools we lead a Dr. Seuss Reading Day. Throughout the year we assist the local crisis shelter, DOVES. Kentucky Zeta earned national recognition by achieving the highest national honor of any Sig Ep chapter, the Buchanan Cup.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)

Sigma Pi

Famous SAEs: • Dierks Bentley • David Spade • Phil Jackson

Famous Sigma Pis: • Tracy Lawrence • Herman Fischer • Astronaut Wally Schirra

Sigma Alpha Epsilon is a leader in the social development of college men. Our values have been embraced by more than 315,000 men since our founding in 1856. The mission of SAE is to promote the highest standards of friendship, scholarship and service for its members based upon the ideals espoused in “The True Gentleman.” Our fraternity symbols include the lion, the phoenix, Minerva and the fleur-de-lis. We were the first fraternity to establish a leadership school (1935), which is an annual cruise, a national Men’s Health Issues Committee (1980) and a career-development program entitled the Leading Edge (1990).

The ideals of Sigma Pi, which constitute the underlying reason for the Fraternity’s rise, development, and continued existence, are to establish brotherhood, maintain learning, raise the standards of morality and character development, diffuse culture, encourage chivalry and quicken the national conscious. Delta Rho’s achieves this mission through philanthropies such as the Red Cross and the Sam Spady Project, which is an alcohol education program.

www.pikapp.org Founded at MSU: November 18, 1995 Founded Nationally: December 10, 1904 Delta Eta Chapter

www.sigep.org Founded at MSU: April 25, 1970 Founded Nationally: November 1, 1901 Kentucky Zeta Chapter

www.sae.net Founded at MSU: October 23, 1971 Founded Nationally: March 9, 1856 Kentucky Gamma Chapter

www.sigmapi.org Founded at MSU: April 19, 1971 Founded Nationally: February 1897 Delta Rho Chapter

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Tau Kappa Epsilon (Teke)

Theta Chi

Famous Tekes: • Terry Bradshaw • President Ronald Regan • Elvis Presley

Famous Theta Chis: • Stephen Spielberg • Lee Iacocca • Carmelo Anthony

Tau Kappa Epsilon is the largest International Fraternity in the world and was the first Fraternity to accept minorities and the middle class. Our most important values are Charity, Esteem and Love. Our ideal member is not a student who just wants to party, but one who wants to make a difference at school, in the community and who wants to develop into a better man. To be a TKE is not a right but a constant challenge with endless rewards.

Theta Chi is an international fraternity with approximately 140 active chapters across the continent. Theta Chi was founded on April 10, 1856, and ranks 11th in the number of active chapters. Theta Chi’s motto “The Assisting Hand” signifies the importance we place on helping the community. Theta Chi is the only national fraternity whose motto deals with giving. The Eta Gamma Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity strives to help young men become positive and productive individuals in society. As brothers, we help each other succeed in the classroom. We have programs that help those who are struggling and reward those who are doing well.

www.tke.org Founded at MSU: May 31, 1969 Founded Nationally: January 10, 1899 Mu Sigma Chapter

www.thetachi.org Founded at MSU: April 10, 1971 Founded Nationally: April 10, 1856 Eta Gamma Chapter

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SORORITIES

How to join . . .

At the end of the process, the potential new member will be asked to rank the sororities in order of preference. At the same time, each sorority will create a list of women they are interested in offering a “bid” to become a member. The Greek Life Office and the sorority alumni will then match the potential new member rankings with the sorority bids. Once a “match” is created, the potential new member will receive an invitation to join from the sorority whose bid is the closest match to her rank preference.

Panhellenic Creed We, as Undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities. We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

Once the process is concluded, you will need complete a Personal Data Card, which gives the university permission to check your grades and share them with the chapter leadership (be sure to sign the back). There is no fee for this.

How to Sign Up Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/greek/ for an on-line form to complete. Keep in mind you must have your $20 registration fee ready the first day of formal recruitment. You can send it in advance to: Panhellenic Council Recruitment Morehead State University 150 University Blvd. #797 Morehead, KY 40351

Formal Recruitment For women interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority, the process is managed by the Panhellenic Council through a program called formal recruitment. Formal recruitment is a four to five day series of events and activities structured to introduce women to all the sororities on campus. Think of it as a get-acquainted period in which potential new members and the active members meet each other.

To participate in formal recruitment, the fee is $20, payable to MSU.

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Prospective Member’s Bill of Rights • The right to be treated as an individual.

• The right to be fully informed about the recruitment process.

• The right to ask questions and receive true objective answers from rush counselors and members.

• The right to be treated with respect.

• The right to be treated as a capable and mature person without being patronized.

• The right to ask how and why and receive straight answers.

• The right to have and express opinions to recruitment counselors.

• The right to have inviolable confidentiality when sharing information with rush counselors.

• The right to make informed choices without undue pressure from others.

• The right to be fully informed about the binding agreements implicit in the preference card signing.

• The right to make one’s own choices and decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.

• The right to have a positive, safe, and enriching recruitment and new member experience.

receiving their bids, run from ADUC to the Fields Hall Lawn to their new sorority.

It is advisable to wear tennis shoes at this, not sandals or flip flops.

Tips for Photos Uploaded During Recruitment Registration When you register on-line for sorority recruitment you will have the opportunity to upload a photo of yourself. This photo helps personalize your on-line profile that sorority leaders view during recruitment. The on-line photo is only about 1 inch by 1 inch, so it is important to get a good, clear image of yourself, similar to a class photo, or drivers license. To help you select an appropriate photo, Panhellenic has created the following examples of what to do and what not to do.

GOOD PHOTO This photo is centered, in focus, without background distractions or inappropriate items.

Gamma Chi’s The women participating in formal recruitment are divided into groups. Each group is assigned a Greek Counselor, called a “Gamma Chi”. Gamma Chi’s are members of the Panhellenic Sororities on campus, chosen to assist with recruitment. These women “disaffiliate” from their chapter, meaning they do not participate in the sorority’s activities and voluntarily refrain from telling any potential new member which chapter they are affiliated with. Gamma Chis will provide information about the week’s functions and be a consultant helping you reflect on decisions you need to make.

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CONFUSING PHOTO Though close up, which of these two women are you?

FAR AWAY PHOTOS The image online will only be 1”x1”; in this photo, the face is too far away to see.

PARTY PHOTOS This photo is goofy and doesn’t portray a favorable image of the subject.

Tips on What to Wear During Recruitment Week Panhellenic wants you to be comfortable during recruitment. To help you, we will give you some tips on what to wear. You will be doing a lot of walking this week, so flat shoes make since. The only time to consider wearing heals would be during the preference parties. For the Round Robin and the remaining parties, you can dress in t-shirts, shorts or jeans. Casual dresses, skirt outfits are also appropriate. During recruitment, some chapters have themes to their parties, and if you choose you can dress to reflect whatever theme the chapter has.

Joining a Sorority after Formal Recruitment Each Panhellenic sorority has a cap on the total number of women who can be in it at any one time. At MSU that number is 60, though it is periodically adjusted.

The only time a sorority can acquire over 60 is during formal recruitment (example, a sorority has 50 members prior to formal recruitment and after formal recruitment 23 new members join, they have 73 women). So, this means that if a sorority is at 60 or greater, they cannot take new members until their numbers drop below 60, or until the next fall formal recruitment.

Preference is the last day of recruitment. Preference parties are more serious, therefore, a comfortable dress you would wear to a reception or a banquet would work nicely. Later in the day, approximately five hours after the end of the last preference party, you will gather with your other PNMs at the student center, ADUC. There is a tradition at MSU called “rushing the DUC”, where women, upon

What this means for women who are interested in joining a sorority is the only ones they can join after formal recruitment are those whose membership is less than 60. During formal recruitment, potential new members have all six MSU sororities to choose from. Afterwards, they have only those below 60 to choose from.

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Each sorority is fantastic and their members represent the best students, so no matter which sorority you join, you are in a group of outstanding individuals.

But, for example, if you have a sibling or dear friend in a sorority at or over 60, you won’t be able to join her sorority until the following fall. That’s why it is important to participate in formal recruitment, so you have all six groups to choose from.

Each sorority is fantastic and their members represent the best students, so no matter which sorority you join, you are in a group of outstanding individuals.

But, for example, if you have a sibling or dear friend in a sorority at or over 60, you won’t be able to join her sorority until the following fall. That’s why it is important to participate in formal recruitment, so you have all six groups to choose from.

The process for joining a sorority after formal recruitment is called “continuous open bidding” and it is free. You will be asked to complete a “blue card” to determine academic eligibility to participate.

The process for joining a sorority after formal recruitment is called “continuous open bidding” and it is free. You will be asked to complete a “blue card” to determine academic eligibility to participate.

CHAPTERS Chi Omega (Chi O)

Delta Gamma (DGs)

www.chiomega.com • www.chaptersites.chiomega.com/default.aspx?site=170 Founded at MSU: May 3, 1969 Founded Nationally: April 5, 1895 Epsilon Theta Chapter

www.deltagamma.org • www.msudeltagamma.org Founded at MSU: May 9, 1970 Founded Nationally: December 25, 1873 Delta Omicron Chapter Famous DGs: • Julia Louis Dreyfuss • Joan Lunden • Donna Mills

Famous Chi Os: • Sandra Day O’Conner • Lucy Lui • KY Governor Martha Layne Collins

Delta Gamma offers women a rich heritage based on principals of personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty. Our primary purpose is to foster high ideals of friendship, promote educational and cultural interests, create a sense of social responsibility and develop the finest qualities of character.

Delta Gamma offers opportunities that enable our members to contribute through philanthropies; Aid the Blind and Service for Sight. Celebrating over 50 years of service, more than $1 million is raised every year for these worthy causes. We have a local charity, March of Dimes. Every member of Delta Omicron is unique and yet we all join together in a bond of friendship through Delta Gamma.

Membership in Chi Omega Fraternity is an honor, privilege and a lifelong experience. Our members are a divers group of women, yet we all share a commitment to Chi Omega’s purposes and to the strong belief that Chi Omega Sisterhood is truly for a lifetime. In Chi Omega, sisterhood is the spirit of love, fun and family. It is the strength that comes from a firm foundation and the security that comes from knowing you will always have a home … a home that loves you and accepts you. To be a Chi Omega sister is to be a friend through good times and bad, to laugh with your sisters when they are happy and to wipe away tears when they are sad. Membership in Chi Omega does not end at graduation. Years after college, Chi Omega sisters wills serve as maids of honor and godmothers to our children. Chi Omega is truly a timeless choice.

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Delta Zeta (DZs)

Kappa Delta (KDs)

Famous DZs: • Florence Henderson • Marsha Wallace • Betty Crocker

Famous KDs: • Georgia O’Keeffe • Pearl S. Buck • LA Governor Kathleen Blanco

The Kappa Tau chapter of Delta Zeta was the first national sorority founded at MSU. Since being installed, the chapter has provided its members with lifelong bonds of friendship, academic support, leadership opportunities and opportunities to serve others. The chapter’s main philanthropic events are the Delta Zeta/Theta Chi Haunted House and the Delta Zeta Kickball Tournament. The profits from these events are used to support our philanthropy of speech and hearing. Delta Zeta is active on campus, in the community and supports MSU Greeks in their charitable efforts through service and participation.

Kappa Delta early leaders were women of vision. Today, women live the dream and keep the vision alive. Since 1897, Kappa Delta has grown into a sisterhood of over 180,000 women. We encourage women, college-age and beyond, to be their best selves, caring individuals, concerned citizens and community leaders.

Kappa Delta at MSU has enjoyed nearly 40 years of sisterhood and service.

Our members actively participate in fundraising and awareness campaigns for Prevent Child Abuse America and work closely with local Girl Scout troops in the community. We have also shared many successes both in and out of the classroom, including numerous academic campus leadership honors.

www.deltazeta.org • www.msudz.com Founded at MSU: February 22, 1969 Founded Nationally: October 24, 1902 Kappa Tau Chapter

www.kappadelta.org • www.deltataukd.com Founded at MSU: April 26, 1969 Founded Nationally: October 23, 1897 Delta Tau Chapter

Gamma Phi Beta (Gamma Phis)

Sigma Sigma Sigma (Tri-Sigs)

www.gammaphibeta.org • www.gammamsu.com Founded at MSU: January 19, 1991 Founded Nationally: November 11, 1874 Epsilon Sigma Chapter

www.sigmasigmasigma.org • msutrisigma.webs.com Founded at MSU: May 24, 1969 Founded Nationally: April 20, 1898 Gamma Psi Chapter

Famous Gamma Phis: • Cloris Leachman • Kristin Chenoweth • Astronaut Laurel B. Clark Gamma Phi Beta is one of the ten oldest women’s organizations in the United States. The Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta is the only Gamma Phi Beta Chapter in the state of Kentucky. While we devote our time to their international philanthropy, Campfire U.S.A., and two local philanthropies, Habitat for Humanity and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes, we also participate in other organizations on campus. Gamma Phi Beta has a strong sisterhood, and each year they set aside a weekend to do something fun together. In the past there have been trips to Kings Island’s Fear Fest in Cincinnati, OH, and ice skating in Lexington. In our chapter, you will have the opportunity for individual growth through academic excellence, leadership development, social enrichment and philanthropic involvement that will take you wherever you want to go with your life.

Famous Tri-Sigs: • Congresswoman Jennifer Blackburn Dunn • Carrie Underwood • Author Billie Letts

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The women of Tri Sigma strive for unity, educational excellence and a feeling of belonging through a variety of events and activities. We can be found in a variety of different organizations on campus and in leadership roles within. The Gamma Psi chapter is very active in the local community and we participate in several community service activities each year. The one activity we are most proud of is our work with the Morehead daycare and our weekly story hour program where sisters plan activities with the Daycare each week that includes telling stories and making crafts with the children there. Two annual events are held with the proceeds going to the Robbie Page Memorial Fund, Volleybash and Whiffle Ball.

Our national philanthropy promotes play therapy rooms in hospitals and works to provide hospitals with grants.

Greek-Related Scholarships

Morehead State University’s Greek Community offers a variety of scholarships to students for their academic excellence and involvement.

Award amounts, applications and criteria vary. The following list is designed to make students aware of the scholarships and their basic criteria.

For more information, or to apply, contact Admissions toll free 1-800-585-6781. All scholarships are subject to the availability of funds.

• Glenn Buchanan Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship Endowment Fund Scholarships for any freshman, with preference given to a male, who has been admitted to MSU, with preference given to applicants who show the best overall aptitude in the areas that Sigma Phi Epsilon holds in high regard: leadership, scholastics, community service and extracurricular activities. Recipients shall possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 upon graduation from high school.

• Glenna Evans Campbell Delta Zeta Scholarship Fund Awarded to an active member of Delta Zeta, with a G.P.A. of at least 3.0.

• K. Martin Huffman SAE Memorial Scholarship Fund Supports scholarships, preferably for a member of the SAE chapter, who is a senior, has demonstrated leadership qualities and zeal for the fraternity and has at least a 2.7 GPA on a cumulative basis.

• Kappa Delta Scholarship Fund Awarded to a student member of Kappa Delta.

• Mabel Barber Delta Zeta Scholarship Fund Awarded to a MSU senior who is an active member of Delta Zeta.

• Mary Jo Martin Netherton Chi Omega Scholarship Fund Supports academic scholarships for MSU students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated leadership at MSU. • Matthew K. Ballard Scholarship Endowment Recipients of the award shall be full-time students who are active members in good standing with the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Recipients must be sophomores or above and graduate students are eligible for the award. Recipients must be in good academic standing with the University. After one year without the award, former recipients may reapply.

• Pi Kappa Phi Scholarship Fund Supports scholarships for members who are fulltime undergraduate students enrolled at MSU, with preference given to full-time active members of the Delta Eta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

• Theta Chi Academic Achievement Scholarship Endowment Fund Supports scholarships to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at MSU, with preference given to full-time active members of the MSU chapter of Theta Chi fraternity.

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Greek Alphabet Alpha

Α

Nu (“new”)

Ν

Beta

Β

Xi (“zie”)

Ξ

Gamma

Γ

Omicron

Ο

Delta

Δ

Pi

Π

Epsilon

Ε

Rho

Ρ

Zeta

Ζ

Sigma

Σ

Eta (“ate uh”)

Η

Tau

Τ

Theta

Θ

Upsilon

Υ

Iota

Ι

Phi

Φ

Kappa

Κ

Chi (“ki”)

Χ

Lambda

Λ

Psi

Ψ

Mu (“moo”)

Μ

Omega

Ω

How many?

There are 710 Greeks on campus as of Fall 2009, 379 women in sororities and 331 men in fraternities, nine percent of the campus undergraduate population.

Giving to the Community

In 2009, Morehead State Greeks reported 4,582 hours of community service time and raising $21,500 for local and national nonprofit organizations, such as the Habitat for Humanity, Africare, the Youth AIDS Foundation, PUSH America, Camp Smile, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Cave Run Manor Retirement Home, Make-A-Wish and many others.

Questions For You to Ask During Recruitment • • • • • • • • • • •

What values are important to your organization?

How much emphasis does your chapter place on scholarship?

What types of scholarship programs are offered by your chapter?

What is your new member education/orientation program like? What is its purpose?

How involved is your chapter with other student organizations?

What kind of time commitment will be expected of me as a new member? As a member?

How will your organization help prepare me for graduation and life after college?

How much will joining your organization cost?

What kind of social activities do you have each year?

In what types of community service does your organization participate?

What makes your chapter unique?

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