ThepurposeoftheRecruitmentManagementTeamistoplan andoverseethePrimaryRecruitmentprocess.Eachmemberof RMTplaysanintegralpartofensuringthatrecruitmentlogistics aresettogoandallparticipantsfeelwelcomedandincluded.
AlongwiththeRecruitmentManagementTeam,Recruitment counselors(RCs)arealsoheretosupportyou.RCsareneutral membersofaPanhellenicsororitywhoserveasanunbiasedguide duringtherecruitmentperiod.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,don't hesitatetoreachouttoRMToryourrecruitmentcounselors!
EmilyCochefski
IFCisthegoverningcouncilfor13fraternities oncampus.Manyhaveorhaveheld membershipintheNorthAmerican InterfraternityConference.
IGCisthegoverningcouncilforthe13 culturally-basedfraternitiesandsororities. ThoughIGCmemberorganizationshavea focusonculturalawareness,noneareculturally exclusive.
NPHCisacollaborativeorganizationof9 historicallyAfricanAmerican,international Greekletteredfraternitiesandsororities, collectivelyreferredtoasthe“DivineNine”. UConnNPHChas2fraternitiesand3 sororities.
Active Member: Afullyinitiated,lifelong sororitymemberwhoisactiveatthecollegiate level
Alumna/Alumnae: Initiatedmemberwhoisno longerincollegebutisalifetimememberofthe organization
Bid: Aformalinvitationtojoinaparticular sorority
Potential New Member (PNM): Acollege womanwhoisparticipatinginthePanhellenic recruitmentprocess
New Member: Apersonwhohasacceptedabid tojoinaPanhellenicsorority
Continuous Open Bidding (COB): Theperiod inwhichasororitythathasnotmettheCampus Totalisabletorecruitmembers
Quota:Thenumberofpotentialnewmembers thateachchaptercanofferbidstoduringprimary recruitment.Thisisdeterminedwithaformula involvingthenumberofchaptersandthenumber ofwomenparticipatinginbidmatching
Campus Total: Theallowablechaptersizeas determinedbyPanhellenic
Recruitment Counselor: Aneutralmemberofa Panhellenicsororitywhoservesasanunbiased guideduringPanhellenicrecruitment
Legacy: Thesister,daughter,or granddaughterofafraternityorsorority member.Eachchapterhastheirownpolicies regardinglegacies.Beingalegacydoesnot meanautomaticmembershipintothat chapter.
Single Intentional Preference: Whena PNMattendsmorethanonepreference eventbutlimitshermembershipselections bynotlistingalltheirsororityoptionsonher
MRABA
Snap Bid: Aprocedureusedatthecloseof bidmatchingtohelpchaptersreachquota priortobiddistribution
MRABA (membership recruitment acceptance binding agreement): A documentthateachPotentialNewMember completesimmediatelyfollowingthe preferenceroundofparties,rankingtheir membershippreferences.Thisisabinding agreement,statingthatthePNMiswilling toacceptabidfromanysororitytheylist
PotentialNewMembersmustbeacceptedandenrolledas full-timestudents(minimum12credits)attheUniversityof Connecticut.
PotentialNewMembersmustalsoattend/completeanyand allprogrammingrequiredbytheCenterforFraternityand SororityDevelopment.
PotentialNewMembersmustattendallacademicclasses andlabsduringthePrimaryRecruitmentperiodforthe durationoftheclassscheduledtime.
PotentialNewMemberswillnotvisitanysororityhouses exceptduringdesignatedPrimaryRecruitmenteventsuntil afterBidDay.
PotentialNewMembersmustattendallrecruitmentevents towhichtheyareinvited.
PotentialNewMembersmustmaximizetheiroptions duringSelectionsforrounds1,2,3(Scholarship, Philanthropy,&Sisterhood).
AnyPNMwhodoesnotattendaneventwithoutan approvedexcusewillbeaskedtoleavethePrimary Recruitmentprocess.TheDirectorofPNMsorVPof Recruitmentmustapproveanyemergenciesorillnessthat maypreventattendance.
PotentialNewMembersmustattendthePrimary Recruitmenteventsatthetimeofficiallyscheduledtothem.
PotentialNewMembersmaynotcontactanyactive sororitymembersduringPrimaryRecruitmentweek. SororitymembersmaynotcontactPNMs.
PotentialNewMembersmustberespectfultoallsorority members,staff,andotherPNMsandmaynotspreadrumors ormakedisparagingremarksaboutchapters,chapter members,orotherPNMs.
Values: Theprinciplesthatguideyouinmakingdecisionsaboutwho youareandhowyouchoosetolive.
TheNationalPanhellenicConferenceisavaluesbasedorganization. Eachchapterholdsdifferentvaluesthatarereflectedintheirrituals, philanthropy, and obligations of membership. As a PNM, it is importanttohavevaluesbasedconversationswhile consideringwho youareandwhatyouwantoutofyourexperiences.
During Recruitment:
•Beyourselfandstaytrueto yourpersonality!
•AskQuestions!Don't hesitatetoaskmembers aboutobligationsof membershiporabouttheir ownpersonalvaluesandhow theyareinvolvedinthe communityoutsidethe chapter.
•Haveanopenmind.Thisis YOURopportunitytomeet 9uniquechaptersatUConn. Trusttheprocessandgointo eachroundunbiasedwith yourvaluesinmind.
Wednesday, September 6th
Student Union Theatre
Session 1: PNMs A-M, 7-8:30pm
Session 2: PNMs N-Z, 9-10:30pm
DuringOrientation,youwilllearnmoredetailed informationabouttherecruitmentprocess.Inaddition, youwillmeetyourrecruitmentcounselorsandtheother PNMsinyourgroup.
There is no specific dress code for this mandatory orientation. Wear what makes you comfortable!
As you talk with your recruitment counselor, consider these questions as you prepare for recruitment rounds.
Howcouldyouincorporatewhatyou'relookingforinasorority experienceintoyourconversations?Howcanyouconnectthese valuesinconversationswithwomeninthechapters?Whattypes ofvaluesarerootedinyourfriendshipsandcommunity?
Whatqualitiesdoyouvaluemostinyourclosestfriends?
Whatdoyouwantmostoutofacommunityexperience?
Thursday, Sept 7th, 5-10pm
PrimaryRecruitmentbeginswithScholarship Day.PNMswillmeetwithall9chaptersand learnmoreabouttheiracademicsandtheir organization.
LogintoZoomwithyourUCONNemailto ensureyouhaveaccess!
What to Wear:
For the first round, wear whatever makes you feel confident and comfortable. Since this round is on zoom, make sure you are in a well lit, quiet area, and use headphones if in the room with another person!
Writedownnotesaboutthechaptersinbetweeneachevent. Beauthentic,don’tbeafraidtotellthemaboutyourself. FeelfreetoaskyourRCanyquestions,theyaretheretohelp!
Friday, Sept 8th, 4:30-11:15pm
Philanthropydayisthefirstdaythatisinvitation only.Youcanbeinvitedtovisitamaximumof7 chapters.Theywillpresentontheirlocaland/or nationalphilanthropiesandserviceefforts.You'll alsohavetheopportunitytohaveaconversation withanactivesisterinthechapter.
What to Wear:
For the second round, we ask that you wear the PNM shirt provided to you at orientation. We recommend comfy flat shoes and skirts/dressy shorts/pants/jeans.
Consider these questions:
Whatdoesservicemeantoyou?
Whichphilanthropiesresonatewithyouandwhy?
ReviewyournotesfromRound1andRound2beforeyourenteryourpreferences
Saturday, Sept 9th, 11:30am - 10:15pm
Sisterhoodisthethirdroundofrecruitmentand isalsoinvitationonly.Youcanbeinvitedtovisit amaximumof5chapters.You’lltalkwith memberstogainagreaterperspectiveoftheir sisterhoodandhowtheycelebratetheirchapter.
What to Wear:
We suggest wearing wedges, heels, or nice sandals/flats, and then a dress or nicer bottoms and a top. Wear what you feel most confident in!
Takenotesofthesisterhoodqualitiesyouwitnessedduringthisround Askquestionsthatwillgiveyouinsightintotheuniquespiritoftheir friendshipssuchaswhatisyourfavoritememoryinyourchapter?Orwho hasimpactedyouthemostinyourchapter?
Sunday, September 10th, 10am - 7:15pm
AsthefinaldayofPrimaryRecruitment, conversationisintimateandmoreserious.Youwill havetheopportunitytoindicatewhich organizationyouwishtoreceiveamembership invitationviatheMRABA.
What to Wear:
This is the most formal round of recruitment. We suggest wearing a nice dress/jumpsuit/business casual with heels or wedges (if you feel comfortable). An example is something you would wear to graduation or a day-time wedding. Be true to your personal style!
Reflect on the conversation you had in this round and all the prior rounds
Assess the women you’ve met; these women could be your sorority sisters so make sure you feel comfortable Go with your gut!
Monday, Sept 11th, 5pm
Thisisit!BidDaysignalstheconclusionofthePrimaryRecruitment period.Ifyoureceiveaninvitationfromachapteryournewsisters willhostaspecialcelebrationtogettoknowyoubetter!
WHAT TO WEAR:
Feel free to wear whatever you would be comfortable wearing for the rest of the day! You will receive your first piece of sorority apparel from your chapter!
Beopentothenewjourney!
Don'tbeafraidtoshowyourexcitementand enthusiasm!
Youwillbewelcomedintoachapter.Justlikeany otherfriendship,youwillhavetoabuildrelationship withthesewomenandviceverse.
Themembershiprecruitmentacceptancebindingagreement (MRABA)isthecontractapotentialnewmember(PNM)signsto receiveabidfromanNPCsorority.PNMswillbeeducated thoroughlyontherecruitmentprocessincludingeducationabout theMRABA.
APNMmustunderstandtheMRABAtheyaresigningisjustthatabindingagreement.BysigningtheMRABA,aPNM acknowledgesthattheyunderstandandagreetoeachofthe conditionslistedinthedocument.Youwillbeprovided opportunitiesforclarificationandhaveanyremainingquestions answeredbeforeyousignthebindingagreement.TheMRABAand theaccompanyingscriptarewrittenandarrangedforreadability andclarityinunderstanding.
Onthenextpagearesomekeyclarificationsaboutrecruitmentand theMRABA.ThePanhelleniccommunity(e.g.,chapterleaders, recruitmentcounselors)havebeeneducatedontheseitems,andwill preventanyinaccurateinformationthatisbeingsharedinthe community.
Staff from the Center of Sorority and Fraternity Development will also be available to answer any questions about the MRABA you may have.
1.APNMhastheoptiontowithdrawfromrecruitmentatanytimeand shouldneverfeelthattheymustcompletetherecruitmentprocess,orfeel forcedtojoinsororityatanypointintherecruitmentprocess.Thisincludes notcompletingtheMRABAiftheyarenotreadytomakeacommitmentto asororityatthattime.
2.APNMhastheoptiontolimittheirchoiceswhencompletingthe MRABA.
OntheMRABA,aPNMisagreeingthattheywillacceptabidfromany sororitytheyrank.Theymustnotbepressuredtorankalloftheirremaining optionsiftheyknowtheywouldnotacceptabidfromthatsorority.
MaximizingoptionsdoesallowthePNMtobeplacedasaquota addition.
Maximizingoptionsdoesnot guaranteeabidtothePNMsfirst preference.
MaximizingoptionsdoesnotmakethePNMmorelikelytoreceivea bidtotheirfirstpreference.
LimitingoptionsdoesnotincreasenordecreasethePNM'schancetobe placedintotheirfirstpreference.
LimitingoptionsdoesnotmakethePNMlesslikelytoreceiveabidto theirfirstpreference.
MaximizingoptionsdoesnotinfluencethePNM'splacementona chapter'slist,aschaptersdonothaveaccesstoknowthepreferenceorder selectedbyaPNM.
Limitingoptionsdoesnot"messup"thecomputersystem.
IfaPNMiscertaintheydonotwanttobeamemberofachapter,they shouldnotlistthechapterontheirMRABA.Insigningthebinding agreement,thePNMisinessencepre-acceptingabidfromanysororitythat theylist.
Hazing,definedasanyactivitywithoutreasonableorlegitimateeducationalvalueexpectedof someoneforthepurposeofinitiation,admissioninto,affiliationwith,orasaconditionfor continuedmembershipinagroupororganizationthathumiliates,degradesorrisksemotional, psychological,and/orphysicalharm,regardlessofaperson'swillingnesstoparticipate.
Incasesofindividualviolators,appropriatedisciplinaryactionmaybeimposedasoutlinedinthe ResponsibilitiesofCommunityLife:TheStudentCode,Incaseswhereorganizationshave authorizedsuchconduct,lossofprivileges,temporarysuspensionofregistration,orrescissionor terminationofregistrationmaybeimposed,Suchpenaltiesshallbeinadditiontoanypenalties pursuanttothepenallaw(PublicActNumber88-328)whichviolatorororganizationmaybe subject.
Ifyoufeelyouhavebeenhazedorharmed,oryouhaveseenorknowofahazing/harmful incident,youareencouragedtoreporttheincidentusingtheon-lineHazingReportingFormat https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofConnecticut&layout_id=8
Bidpromising,alsoknownasanoralbid,iscommunicating,whetherviasocialmedia,texting, verbally,etc.,toapotentialnewmemberimplyingthattheywillreceiveabidforamembership. BidpromisingisnottoleratedbythePanhelleniccouncil.Nosororitymembersshouldbe promisingmembership.
Afewexamplesofbid,promisinginclude,(put,arenotlimitedto):
"XYZchapterwouldlovetohaveyou."
"Don'tworry,youarealreadyin”
“We/Ican'twaittoseeyouonbidday.”
"Icansee/wantyouasmylittle.”
"Wecan'twaittoseeyouatthenextrecruitmentround."
IfyouhearofbidpromisingorarepromisedabidweaskthatyoucompleteanInfractionreport withyourRCormemberoftheRecruitmentManagementTeam.Inaddition,ifatanypointyou knowofsomeone,eitherachaptermember,RCorafellowPNM,whohasviolatedthePNMBill ofRights,CPHCodeofEthicsortheBehavioralContract,weaskthatyousubmitaninfraction report.Thisreportmustbefilledwithin30daysoftheallegedinfraction.Thesecanbefilledoutby notifyingyourRCornotifyingtheVPofRecruitment,PanhellenicPresident,oraCFSDstaff member.
Thefinancialrequirementsofjoiningasororityvaryfrom chaptertochapter.Themaincostsassociatedwithbecominga memberattheUniversityofConnecticutconsistofmembership feeseachsemester,one-timenewmemberfees,and miscellaneousfeesspecifictoeachchapter.Abreakdownofnew memberfeeswillbeavailable,foreachchapter,before recruitmentbegins.
Manychapterswillalsohaveadditionalfeeswhichcouldinclude purchasingapparelforrecruitment,buildingfunds,andbadge fees.Inadditiontomandatoryexpenses,theremayalsobe additional,optionalexpensessuchasSisterhoodWeekendTShirts.
Studentsareencouragedtodeterminehowmuchtheywillwant toallocatetotheexpensesatthebeginningofeachsemester.
Wewillhavetheestimatedcostofjoiningforeachchapter availableonthewebsite(http://greeklife.uconn.edu/cph)aswell onthefollowingpages.
Paymentoptions,suchasformsofpaymentandpaymentdue datesvaryfromchaptertochapteraswell.Somechaptersrequire fullpaymentatthebeginningofeachsemesterwhile othershaveimplementedpaymentplans.Itisimportantto considerfinancialobligationsassociatedwithjoiningasorority. Weencourageyoutoaskanyquestionsyoumighthave regardingthepotentialcostofmembership.
Somechaptersduesaredifferentifyouliveintheir HuskyVillagehouse,thelivinginhouseduesare indicatedbythe *
Alpha Chi Omega
Offersinstallments,whichtakesthetotalamountowed forduesandbreaksitupintotwopayments.Thefirst paymentwouldbedueonthe25thofthefirstmonthin thatbillingperiod,thesecondpaymentwouldbedueon the25thofthesecondmonthinthatbillingperiod.For extenuatingcircumstances,wecanconsiderother paymentoptions.
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Paymentplansarediscussed/createdonanindividualbasis tobestmeetasister’sneeds.Thesearetypicallysplitinto 3partsandareduethroughoutthesemester.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Duescanbepaidinonelargesum,threesums (September,October,January),ormonthlyasoutlinedin theChapterDuesHandout.CorporationFeesarebilled separately,byNationalHeadquarters,andfollowthe paymentplanselectedbytheindividualmember.This paymentplanfollowsasimilarstructureasabove.
Alpha Phi
“A$50dollardiscountisofferedforpayingannual. Thereisastandardinstallmentplanofferingthree paymentspersemester.
Deferredinstallmentsformembersreceivingfinancial aid.
Custompaymentplansavailable.”
Delta Zeta
DeltaZetadoesnothaveanypaymentplanoptions.Bills areaddressedtomembersonthefirstofeachmonthand areexpectedtobepaidbythe10thofthatmonth.Ifa memberisinneedoffinancialassistance,DeltaZeta’s NationalHeadQuartersprovidesanumberofdifferent scholarshipsthatanymemberiswelcomedtoapplyto. Membersarealsowelcomedandencouragedtodiscuss anyconcernsthattheymayhavewiththechapter’s Treasurer,CCDAdvisor,andNationalAdvisor.
Sisterscandoanincrementofthreepaymentplan.Rather thanpayingallatoncetheyaregiventhreemonthsto payathirdofthetotalpriceforeachmonth.
Optiontoapplyforapaymentplanandpayinthree installmentsthroughoutthesemesterinsteadof1 paymentatthebeginningofsemester.
Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha ThetaAllnewmembersarerequiredtopayin3installments. Thefollowingarethepaymentduedates:$110on10/2, $109on10/16,and$109on10/30.Activemembershave theoptionofpayinginfullon10/2inthefalland3/4in thespring,orpayingin3installments.Inthefall semester,theduedatesareasfollowsforactivemembers: $84on10/2,$83on10/16,and$83on10/30.Inthe springsemester,theduedatesareasfollowsforactive members:$96on3/4,$96on3/18,and$96on4/1.If specialaccommodationsareneeded,thatcanbediscussed withtheVPofFinance.
Paymentplansareavailabletosplitthetotalpaymentinto thirds,witheachthirdbeingduesubsequentlyoverthe courseofthreemonths.Forthefall,incrementswouldbe due8/20,9/20,and10/20.
Phi Sigma Rho Pi Beta PhiAsanewmemberofaPanhellenicsorority,yourfirstsemester acclimatesyoutosororitylifeandtheUniversityofConnecticut
AfterBidDay,youareexpectedtoattendregularnewmember meetingsuntilinitiation
Eachchapterhasadifferentprogramdesignedexplicitlyfor newmembersthateducateyouaboutthehistory,tradition, andritualsofyourchapterandteachyouhowtoliveout chaptervaluesineverydaysettings
NewMemberEducatorsarewomenelectedbythechapterwhose responsibilityistoguideyouthroughnewmembereducation andinitiation
Often,activememberswillinviteyoutoattendregularevents suchassocials,philanthropicevent,Panhellenic-sponsored activities,andcommunityengagementopportunities
Attheheartofourorganizationsisacademicexcellence,Many organizationsofferstudyhoursandopportunitiesforscholarship. Chaptersmayalsooffertutoringservices.
Asanewmember,makesuretotakeadvantageofacademic opportunitiesyourchapteroffersyou.Itcanbeeasytoget caughtupinthesocialenvironmentofyourchapter;asanew memberitshouldbeoneofyourtopprioritiestocontribute toyourchapter'sacademicsuccess.
Yes!Theobjectiveofrecruitmentisforyou,asaPNM,tolearnasmuchasyoucanabout theUniversityofConnecticutGreekcommunity,aswellaseachofthechapterssothat youcanmakethebestpossibledecisionregardingmembership.Ifyoumissaneventto whichyouwereinvitedto,youcouldbereleasedfromtherecruitmentprocess.
ParticipationinprimaryrecruitmentdoesNOTguaranteeyouaninvitationtojoina sorority,anditispossibletogothroughrecruitmentandnotreceiveaninvitationtoa sorority.Thisisamutualselectionprocess,soasmuchasyouarechoosingachapter,they arechoosingyouaswell!Weencourageyoutogointoeverychapterwithanopenmind andthewillingnesstohaveagreatconversation.
PotentialNewMemberswhochoosetoparticipateinrecruitmentarenotobligatedto joinasorority.Therecruitmentprocessisstructuredtoallowwomeninterestedin sororitymembershiptheopportunitytoexplorePanhellenicsororitiesandtoseeifitisthe rightfit.
Onlywantingtobeamemberofonespecificsororityoronlyconsideringafewsororities canseverelylimityouroptionsformembershipandcanleadtodisappointment.Please don'tchooseasororitybasedonstereotypesorothers'opinions.Weencourageyouto keepanopenmindaboutthechaptersandmakeadecisionthatisrightforyou.
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Yes!MostPNMsmaybefirstandsecondyearstudents,butupperclassmenarealso encouragedtoregister.
ThePanhellenicCouncilencouragesyoutoreviewyourclassscheduleandanyother obligationsyoumayhavepriortorecruitmentweek.Alertyourrecruitmentcounselorif youwillbelatetoorabsentfromaneventassoonaspossible.Yourtardinessorabsences mustbeapprovedbytheVPofRecruitmentormemberofRMTinordertonotbe dismissedfromrecruitment.
Timemanagementiskey.Manysororitywomenareabletomanagesorority responsibilities,jobsorinternships,academics,andinvolvementinothercampus organizations,Ifyouareinterestedinjoiningasororitybuthaveconcernsaboutthetime commitment,feelfreetoaskactivemembershowtheybalancetheirtime!
Nickname: AlphaChi
National Founding: 1885
Established at UConn: 2014
Chapter Name:
KappaTau Color(s):
ScarletRedandOliveGreen
Symbol:
GoldenLyre
Philanthropy:
DomesticViolenceAwareness
Motto:
“TogetherLetUsSeektheHeights”
"ForAlphaChiOmegas,sisterhoodand friendshipareoneandthesame.Werecruit real,genuinewomeninterestedinlasting friendshipTraditionslikeBigSister/Little Sisterpairings,oursharedritual,andAlphaChi Omegatraditionshelpmemberscreatelifelong friendshipsandsustainthem.Bestofall,our sisterhoodextendswellbeyondthecollegiate experience.We'veinitiatedmorethan200,000 womenovertheyears..that'sanamazing networkoffriends,sisters,andmentorsthat willsupportourUConnchapterforalong,long time.
Nickname: A-E-Phi
National Founding: 1909
Established at UConn: 1944;reestablished2007
Chapter Name:
AlphaXi Color(s):
GreenandWhite
Symbol:
Columns
Philanthropy:
TheElizabethGlaserPediatric AIDSFoundationandSharsheret
Motto:
“ManyHearts,OnePurpose”
"TheAlphaXiChapteroftheUniversityof Connecticutisacollectivegroupofvibrant anddiversewomenwhostrivetouphold thevaluesofourfounders,while promotingacademicexcellence, philanthropyandservice,andsisterhood amongeachotherThebondsofour sisterhoodarealifelongcommitmentand willsurelylastbeyondyouryearsat UConn.Itisherethatyouwillmeetyour bestfriendsforlife."
Nickname: A-O-Pi
National Founding: 1897
Established at UConn: 2016
Chapter Name: LambdaLambda
Color(s):
CardinalRed
Symbol:
JacqueminotRose
Philanthropy: TheArthritisFoundation
Motto: “InspireAmbition”
"ThevaluesonwhichAOllwasfoundedhelp leadusinthedecisionswemakeandthe behaviorsweexhibitinourdailylives.We areinspiredtopromotethevaluesof simplicity,integrity,tolerance,generosity, personaldignity,andlove.Topromoteour valuesweworktobetterthelivesofthose inourcommunityandaroundusbyholding multiplesignaturephilanthropyevents includingRunfortheRosesandSinkOut ArthritiswhichbenefitAOIl'sphilanthropy arthritisresearchandtheAmericanJuvenile ArthritisOrganization."
Nickname: APhi
National Founding: 1872
Established at UConn: 2008
Chapter Name: IotaLambda
Color(s):
SilverandBordeaux
Symbol: IvyLeaf
Philanthropy: TheAlphaPhiFoundation, CardiacCareandResearch
Motto: “UnionHandinHand”
"AlphaPhifostersthequalitiesofstrong characterdevelopmentthatdistinguishour membersandoursisterhood,including compassion,integrityandsincerityAlpha Phiencouragesyoutobetheabsolutebest versionofyourselfandinspiresyouto conquerdifficultchallenges,Wehavehigh expectationsforourselvesandeachother ineveryareaofourlives,andwepushone anothertolearnandgrow."
Nickname: DZ
National Founding: 1902
Established at UConn: 1943;reestablished2017
Chapter Name:
GammaBeta
Color(s):
RoseandGreen
Symbol: RomanLamp
Philanthropy: StarkeyHearingFoundation
Motto: “WalkTrulyintheLightoftheFlame
Whetherit'sstudyinginthelibrarytogether, dinnerdatesatthedininghall,tripstothe dairybar,socials,orgoingtoNewYorkduring break,thesistersofDZareconstantlybuilding strongfriendshipswithoneanother.Each weekasisterisnominatedasthe"Spotlight Sister*wherewetakethetimetoappreciate herhardworkanddedicationwithinthe chapter,intheclassroomorwithinthe communityAlongwithourweekly"Spotlight Sister”,Elliottheturtleispassedeachweekto adifferentsisterwhohasshowndiligence withinthechapter
Nickname: G-Phi
National Founding: 1974
Established at UConn: 2012
Chapter Name: EtaTheta Color(s): BrownandMode
Symbol: CrescentMoon
Philanthropy: BuildingStrongGirlsthroughGirlsontheRun Motto: “FoundedUponaRock”
GammaPhiBetaisproudoftheeducational programmingweofferforourmembers.What makesGammaPhiBeta’seducational programminguniqueisthatallofitiscentered onourmembercompetencies.So,whatisa competency?It’sadescriptionofknowledge, skills,orabilitiesthatapersonshouldbeableto demonstrate.Ourmembercompetencieswere designedwithonegoalinmind:todevelop womenwhoarenotonlygreatGammaPhi Betas,butconfidentleaders,activecommunity members,andwell-roundedwomen.
Nickname: Theta
National Founding: 1870
Established at UConn: 1942
Chapter Name: GammaZeta
Color(s):
BlackandGold
Symbol: Kite
Philanthropy: CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates(CASA)
Motto:
Nickname: PhiRho
National Founding: 1984
Established at UConn: 2001
InestablishingKappaAlphaTheta,ourfounders createdawomen'sfraternityinwhichtheycould learn,grow,supportoneanother,andbepartof somethinglargerthanthemselves.We,themembers ofGammaZetaChapter,areproudtofollowintheir footsteps.Ourmembersareathletesandartists, musiciansandmathematicians,dreamersanddoers; weplayanactiveroleincampuslife.KappaAlpha
Thetanurtureseachmemberthroughoutherlifetime, offeringopportunitiesforintellectualandpersonal growth
Chapter Name: Theta
Color(s):
WineRedandSilver
Symbol:
Pyramid&Star
Philanthropy:
Leukemia&LymphomaSociety;GirlScoutsofAmerica Motto:
Everyoneexperiencestoughtimes,butyour sisterswillalwaysbeunderstandingand supportive.Ourmembersinspireeachother totryharderanddobetterinallthatthey do.Oursistersprovideconstantsupportto oneanotherthroughboththechallenges andvictories.Weareforeverlinkedthrough oursisterhood,asharedbondthatinspires andencourageseachofustocontinually reachourgoals.
“LeadingWomen”
Nickname: PiPhi
National Founding: 1867
Established at UConn: 1943
Chapter Name: ConnecticutAlpha
Color(s): WineandSilverBlue
Symbol: Arrow
Philanthropy: Literacy(Read.Lead.Achieve)
Motto:
“FriendsandLeadersforLife”
ThemissionofPiBetaPhiFraternityforWomenis topromotefriendship,developwomenofintellect andintegrity,cultivateleadershippotentialand enrichlivesthroughcommunityservice. Throughoutitshistory,PiBetaPhihashelped youngwomendevelopmeaningfulrelationships whilereachingtheirpersonalpotentialthrough leadershipopportunitiesPiBetaPhioffers programsthatprovideavarietyofservicesand benefitstoitsmembers,includingalifetimeof sisterhood,personaldevelopment,philanthropic service,leadershipopportunities,mentor relationships.