Jan-Feb 2024 Newsletter

UCONN Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life Development

NewsLetter

January- February 2024

Upcoming Events: Greek Expo January 22rd, 2024 Join us as we kick-off SPRING RECRUITMENT! All of our organization will be tabling in SU Ballroom from 3:30-7:30pm

Arete Awards Applications

Arete Awards are a way to recognize our organization’s hard work over the past year. Applications are open for all organizations until Jan. 19, 2024.

All EOE statues may apply.

EOE status maybe considered but not guaranteed.

For more information, please check out our website https://greeklife.uconn.edu/ or follow us on social media @uconncfsd

UPCOMING EVENTS! IFC FIRST NIGHT SU Theater 5pm-8pm

Join the Interfraternity Council in the Recruitment Kick-Off event on January 31st at 5pm in the SU Theater followed by a Meet and Greet in the Ballroom.

If you are not following IFC on Instagram, follow them for more information about chapter recruitment events.

All potential new members must be registered for recruitment, to be eligible for a bid through the primary recruitment process. Find the registration links in the Instagram bio! @UConnIFC

Involvement Fair Gampel Pavilion Feb 7th 1-6pm

Student Activities will be hosting an involvement fair in Gampel so that students have an opportunity to join one or more of the 700+ organizations we have on campus. There will be a Greek Life section at the fair that your organization can sign up for as part of your Spring 2024 recruitment efforts. Check out UConntact for more information!

UPCOMING EVENTS! Community Day! Community Days are dedicated dats that allow your organizations to connect with each other over programs or events focused on pillars salient with in our community!

They could include social, philanthropic and community service type events.

Bingo Night

Monday, Feb 5th, 2024 Join us for a night of games, fun, and the opportunity to receive a gift basket from one of our FOUR councils!

Student Union 310 | 6pm

Black History Month

February is Black History Month! It is dedicated to recognize the achievements of African Americans. The 2024 theme is African Americans and the Arts. This years theme celebrates African American Art which is infused with the cultures of African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. Celebrating the pioneers in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.

In our community we also like to recognize the History of our National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). NPHC is an organization that houses the 9 black Greek-Lettered organizations, NPHC was founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University and then later chartered May 29th, 1992 at the University of Connecticut.

These organization that are a part of the NPHC Council were founded during a period where African Americans were being denied basic human rights and privileges on their college campuses and society. Due to the campus climate of a predominantly white institutions, Black students created organization that aligned with their values, common goals, and ideals.

The University of Connecticut’s campus currently has 5 NPHC organization on campus. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Honor Societies Applications are due Jan 19th, 2024

Order of Omega Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of recognized fraternities and sororities that exemplify high standards in areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within their organization and campus communities.

-You must have been at UConn for 1 academic year.

- Must have a GPA higher than the ALL GREEK GPA Average -$85 membership fee (includes pin, cords, and membership fees)

Rho Lambda The purpose of Rho Lambda is to honor members within the sorority community who have exhibited the highest qualities of leadership and service to their sorority community and their organization. They are sorority members who have furthered the ideals and principles of the Greek community throughout their years of sorority affiliation.

-You must be a Junior or Senior -Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher -$75 membership fees (Includes pin, cords and membership fees)

Gamma Sigma Alpha Gamma Sigma Alpha is an academic recognition society for initiated members in good standing with a university-recognized fraternity or sorority. To join Gamma Sigma Alpha, you must be a Junior or Senior level student and must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher.

-Must be a Junior or Senior -Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher -$75 membership fees (includes pin, cords and membership fees.)

For more information, please check out our website https://greeklife.uconn.edu/ or follow us on social media @uconncfsd

EOE Reminders Component

Date and Deadlines

Roster Update #1

January 16, 2024

Presidents Retreat

January 21, 2024 9-6pm

SOLID Workshops for Officers All officers must complete SOLID Workshops, as outlined on the SOLID website. For questions and information, chapter must contact SOLID directly at solid@uconn.edu

Presidents’ Forum

January 28, 2024

January 30, 2024

Snapshot Meeting CFSD coach will reach out to the chapter presidents to schedule this meeting. To find your CFSD coach, visit: Meet Our Team.

Navy Status: President, Vice President, Risk Manager, Scholarship Officer, Intake Coordinator/ New Member Educator, Philanthropy, Social, and Recruitment Officer.

January 31, 2024

Grey Status: President, Vice President and Risk Manager

Chapter Information Update The Chapter Information Update report must include: Chapter Information Update, Chapter Advisor Info, Certificate of Insurance, Housing Information, Risk and Crisis Management Policy (National and Local), Notice of New Member Education and Intake, Scholastic Success Plan.

February 2, 2024

President Advising #1

February 9, 2024

Scholarship Officer Advising

February 21, 2024

Presidents’ Forum

February 28, 2024

For more information, please check out our website https://greeklife.uconn.edu/ or follow us on social media @uconncfsd