Volume 1, Issue 4 - January 2006

Greek Life Newsletter Department of Student Activities Volume 1, Issue 4

January 2006

In This Issue

Welcome Back!

• HUSKYthon!

Welcome back to campus! After several weeks of relaxation we are all ready to get back into action. The Fraternity & Sorority Life Staff looks forward to many great things to come of this semester!

• IMPACT Leadership Retreat • Panhel Recruitment Team 2006 • February Greek of the Month Nominations being accepted • Upcoming Events

Greek Life Town Meeting Monday, Feb 6th SU Theatre, 5-6:30pm Attention ALL Chapter Members!

Come hear about what’s been happening in the Greek community and what is in store for this semester.

Greek Life Task Force Update Open Forum-Speak Your Mind & Share Your Ideas!

Committee Sign up All chapter membersnew and old- are encouraged to attend.

Advisors and alums welcome!

Contact Us

IMPACT Retreat Proved to be a Huge Success

On Friday, January 20th, 50 leaders within the Greek Community traveled off campus to Camp Woodstock in Woodstock Valley, CT for the NIC values based program, IMPACT. At the start some may have been skeptical about spending a January weekend sleeping in cabins, but at the culmination of the weekend, every member in attendance was filled with a strong sense of motivation, empowerment and inspiration to lead the UCONN Greek Community toward great change and success.

The IMPACT program was an eye opening experience for all in attendance, and provided an opportunity to improve relationships between Greek leaders in the community. Many activities throughout the weekend were focused around envisioning the ideal “Greek Community” and creating a plan of action to attain these goals in the future.

It is outstanding to see so many individuals committed to the future of Greek Life at UCONN. IMPACT was just the first step in transforming the Greek Community. We look forward to implementing the actions plans and accomplishing great changes within the community. A special thanks goes out to everyone who made this weekend possible. Quick thanks to Lauren Elliott, Lauren Levy and Nick Gelbar.

www.greeklife.uconn.edu Student Union, Room 302 (860) 486-6588

Submissions for the newsletter should be sent to Sarah Seward at:

Student0374@ad.uconn.edu

February Greek of the Month Nominations Nominations for Greek of the Month are being accepted until Monday, Jan 30th. Don’t miss your opportunity to recognize the outstanding members of your chapter. Please send nominations for next month’s Greeks of the Month (male and female) to Jess Smestad at student0348@ad.uconn.edu

Presidents’ Council Date: Friday Jan Time: 2-3pm Location:

27

SU 410

This will be the first President’s meeting of the semester. If you cannot attend please send a responsible executive officer

Exec Workshop All Council & Executive Officers Date: Sunday March 19th Time: 1-5 pm Location: SU 304 1-5 This workshop will be an interactive session of goal setting for all continuing and newly elected chapter and council executive officers. _________________

This is an extremely important training session to improve the future success of UCONN’s Greek Community!

KEEP THE DATE OPEN!

Interested in getting involved with SUBOG? All Exec Comm. Applications due Jan 27th by 4pm & All Comm. Chair Applications due Feb 3rd by 4pm For More Information: www.subog.uconn.edu or stop by SU 203

HUSKYthon- Husky Midnight Marathon HUSKYthon

Friday Febrary 10th HUSKYthon, the annual campus-wide community service project is quickly approaching. This twelve hour dance marathon will raise money for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC), an affiliate of the Children’s Miracle Network. The money raised for CCMC enhances the budget for healthcare services for children in the region. It is the involvement of the community that makes HUSKYthon such a huge success.

There will be a HUSKYthon meeting held Wednesday January 25th in the Charter Oak Community Center at 7:30. All are encouraged to attend!!

If you have any questions about the event please email HuskythonCampus@hotmail.com

Panhellenic Recruitment Management Team The application deadline for the Recruitment Management Team and 2006 has been extended to January 28th. Please encourage all chapter members of the Panhellenic Council who have seen recruitment from the sister side to apply. It is very important that we have a strong and dedicated team for Fall Recruitment 2006. This is a great way to become involved in the Greek Community as an integral part of a successful and fun recruitment team. If you are interested, please contact Lauren Levy (Panhel President) at sundaizey@aol.com or Nicole Indelicato (VP Recruitment) at cutzie415@aol.com.

Upcoming Events Jan 27: Greek Judicial Board selection Jan 29: MGC & NPHC Special Forum, 3-5pm in Shippee Jan 30: Involvement Fair Jan 31: Joint Council Exec Officer Workshop, 5-6:30pm in SU 312 Feb 3-5: NPC Consultant Team Visit Feb 6: Greek Life Town Meeting, 5-6:30pm in SU Theatre Feb 10: HUSKYthon, 5pm-5am at Jorgensen Feb 16-18: NGLA Conference in Hershey, PA Feb 20: Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Lunch Feb 22: Greek 101: New Member Seminar, 6-7pm in SU 304B Feb 26: Alum/Grad Advisors & Presidents Meeting, 1-2:30pm in South A, Room 113 Feb 26: Husky Village Housing Corp Alums & House Managers Meeting, 3-4:30pm in South A, Room 113 March 1: Greek Alum Panel, 6-7pm in SU Theatre March 2: Greek 101: New Member Seminar, 6-7pm in SU 304B March 5-12: SPRING BREAK! Greek Week is April 2-8 & Greek Life Awards Reception is April 9!