October 2006
In this issue:
Greeks of the Month
New OFSL staff
Homecoming Weekend
Name that Narcotic!
Speaker Joel Goldman
Volume 2, Issue 1
Greeks of the Month Greek of the Month is a recognition given to members of the Greek Community who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service, academic accomplishment and brother/sisterhood. These individuals are people of good moral character who uphold the values of the Greek Community and the University. The award is give
Congratulations to the October’s Greek of the Month Winners! Kristina Wieckowski (Kappa Kappa Gamma) Chad Rosenberg (Tau Kappa Epsilon)
Presidents’ Council
Kristina Wieckowski has played an important role in the Greek community as the Public Relations chair of Kappa Kappa Gamma. “She is the officer I do not second guess or double check ever. She is often asked to submit pictures, stories, and information on short notice and she immediately addresses her jobs and sees that they are not only done on time, but done to the best of her ability…” says her nominator Kelly McCormick of Kappa Kappa Gamma.
October 13th SU 324 1-2:30pm
While holding a part-time job off campus and balancing a full course load, Kristina also remains active in community service events and is constantly coming up with new ideas for philanthropic work or ways to improve an existing one. “She has been a role model to our chapter and in the Greek community, setting high expectations and leading by example,” says McCormick. Kristina Wieckowski
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Chad Rosenberg has been an incredible asset to not only his fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, but to the Greek community as a whole. As chapter President, an Inter-fraternity Council delegate and a member of the PreLaw society, he has a way of captivating a group with his quick wit but it is his “tireless work ethic and steadfast commitment to our community” that proves he is an indispensable asset, says his nominator Chris Cantu of Beta Theta Pi. As chapter President for the second term, Chad has been a strong leader acting as the straightforward voice of reason while maintaining a nearly flawless academic record.
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October Founders’ Days 10/13: Kappa Kappa Gamma 10/13: Delta Chi 10/24: Delta Zeta
UConn’s Second Annual…
Greek Face-Off
October 11th Husky Village 4:30-6:30pm
Welcome to the New OFSL Staff ! Todd C. Sullivan serves as Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Todd earned his BA in Film Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Upon graduation, he traveled for his fraternity, Delta Upsilon, as a leadership consultant for two years. He then advised the Interfraternity Council at Indiana University while completing his MS in Higher Education & Student Affairs. In 2003, he became the first Director of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs at Tufts University. Lauren Elliott serves as the Program Advisor for Fraternity and Sorority Life. She graduated from UConn in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. Shortly after graduation, she joined the professional staff for the Office. Lauren is a Connecticut native and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Jessica Smestad is the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life. She is a second year graduate student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs masters program and will graduate in May of 2007. Jessica received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and is an alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta. Betty Conklin has returned to the Greek scene as Secretary starting in the summer of 2006. She has worked in various secretarial capacities at UConn and has spent the past sixteen and a half years within the Division of Student Affairs. Victoria Thai is the Communications Intern for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. She is a Junior Marketing major and Asian American Studies Minor. She currently serves as Warden of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. and has previously held the positions of Treasurer, Historian, and Alumni Relations chair. She is also President of the Multicultural Greek Council. Jenna Tamburro is a returning intern to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and is an Educational Programming Assistant. She is a senior Health Care Management major with a minor in Political Science. Jenna is a member of Delta Gamma, for which she serves as chapter President and has previously held the title of Vice President Member Education. Kate Sullivan is a Student Intern at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and is focusing on Educational Programming. She is planning to graduate this May with a degree in English and a minor in History. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma where she currently serves as Recording Secretary and has previously held the positions of Corresponding Secretary and Vice President of Organization. She is also currently the Vice President of External Affairs for Order of Omega and is also a member of MortarBoard. Cary Morgan is the Administrative Assistant Intern at the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. He is a fifth semester Political Science major set to graduate Spring of 2008. He hails from Los Angeles, California and is the Brotherhood Development Director of Zeta Beta Tau.
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It’s UConn’s 125th Birthday: Let Our Party Begin! Oct. 10-17 Homecoming Banners on Display: Student Union
Sex(ism), Identity and Intimacy in a Pornographic Culture A Powerful Multi-Media Presentation by Gail Dines, Ph.D.
October 11th SU Theater 7pm
IFC & Panhellenic Council Social October 30th Huskies 9-12am
Oct. 15 Annual Homecoming Parade: Campus Route ending at Fairfield Way, 1:30pm Oct 18
Royalty Pageant and Alma Mater Sing: Jorgenson, 7pm
Oct 20 Homecoming Football Game vs. West Virginia: Rentschler Field, 8pm Oct 21
Greek Alumni Picnic: Husky Village, 1-3pm Rededication Ceremony of the Student Union, 4-6pm Annual Lip Sync Competition: Gampel Pavilion, 8pm
Name that Narcotic! On October 17th Delta Zeta and AOD will be having an alcohol awareness program called "Name That Narcotic." It will be in game-show format where other sororities will compete against each other by trying to name that narcotic! Each team will be assigned Delta Zeta captains that will act as organizers. Time and place are to be announced.
Speaker: Joel Goldman, Sex Under the Influence October 25th, SU Theater, 7-9pm
Most college students are sensible enough to know that drinking and driving don’t mix. Most of those same students, however, give far less thought to another alcohol-related behavior that can be just as lifethreatening. “My job is to help students make the connection between alcohol and sex and the consequences we’re likely to face when we mix the two,” Joel Goldman Joel Goldman says. Goldman shares stories from his own college experience to illustrate his message. He uses creativity and humor in sharing stories of his own and others’ exploits while under the influence. Goldman has been speaking to college students about risky behavior for more than ten years. He has presented on more than 800 campuses and at more than 50 national conferences.