Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Volume 2, Issue 7
April’s Greek of the Month! Greek of the Month is a peer recognition given to members of the Fraternity & Sorority Community who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service, academic accomplishment and brotherhood/sisterhood. This individual is a person of good moral character who upholds the values of the fraternal community and the University.
Jenna Tamburro
Jenna is currently the Director of Electronic Communications for Delta Gamma Fraternity and was the former Chapter President. She is also the Programming Intern in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Jenna is a senior Health Care Management major and Political Science minor from Marlboro, MA. “Jenna lives ritual in her daily life….she has the ability to motivate others to be as passionate about Greek life as she is,” said her nominee Victoria Thai of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Jenna exemplifies the Greek pillar of sisterhood through her everyday commitment to Delta Gamma. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to new members who need advice. As an intern in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Jenna has shown that her dedication does not end with Delta Gamma, she is committed to making Greek life at UConn better for all members. Nominations for Greek of the Month are due by the 15th of each month and should be submitted to Jessica Smestad at student0348@ad.uconn.edu. For more information and nomination forms, please visit http://greeklife.uconn.edu. Congratulations to Kappa Alpha Theta for raising more than $2,000 at their annual 5KA Run/Walk on Sunday, April 1st for CASA!
April 2007
In this issue: Greek of the Month Presidents’ Forum 5KA Roadrace Pi Beta Phi’s Designer Jean Sale Delta Gamma’s Mocktails Event AEPi’s Philanthropy Chicken Nugget
Eating Contest With Liberty and Justice for All? 2007 Fraternity and Sorority Life Award Nominees ZBT’s Carsmash Welcome Sigma Gamma Rho! New MGC Officers
Presidents’ Forum April 13th Location: SU 324 Time: 1-2:30 Contact: Lauren.Elliott@uconn.edu
Show your Greek Pride!
Every Wednesday is All Greek Letter Day! Represent your organization by wearing letters!
Welcome Sigma Gamma Rho! The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life would like to welcome Sigma Gamma Rho (SGRho) to the University of Connecticut! SGRho was organized in 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority in 1920 when a charter was granted at Butler University. SGRho is apart of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. SGRho’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization’s programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically. Soaring To Greater Heights of Attainment Around the World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service. For more information, visit their website at www.SGRho1922.org
New Officers of the Multicultural Greek Council Zeta Beta Tau’s 3rd Annual Car Smash Date: April 18 Time: 9am-6pm Location: Fairfield Way
There is a $50 fee per organization to participate. All of the proceeds will benefit that Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. For more information, please contact Matt Chase at 203-2161243 or on AIM at Fast1349.
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Multicultural Greek Council! MGC is the governing council for cultural and service oriented Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. President: Ellen Pereira, Kappa Phi Lambda Vice President Operations: Jessica Lafaurie, Lambda Theta Alpha Vice President Finance: Kalen Yixin Li, Kappa Phi Lambda Secretary: Anedith Dejesus-Diaz, Mu Sigma Upsilon Historian: Rachel Salazar, Lambda Theta Alpha
Congratulations to the following 2007 Fraternity and Sorority Life Award Nominees! Sorority Woman of the Year Kim Hoa Bui, Kappa Phi Lambda Alexandra Deeb, Kappa Alpha Theta Lillian O’Brien, Kappa Alpha Theta Sarah Seward, Pi Beta Phi Jenna Tamburro, Delta Gamma Fraternity Man of the Year Daniel Bier, Zeta Beta Tau Andrew Callahan, Beta Theta Pi Christopher Cantu, Beta Theta Pi Jonathan Ficara, Kappa Sigma Joshua Fox, Alpha Epsilon Pi Timothy Kemp, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Andrew Marsh, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Outstanding Chapter President Jonathan Ficara, Kappa Sigma Bo Lewis, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chad Rosenberg, Tau Kappa Epsilon Eric Teisch, Alpha Epsilon Pi Jonathan Teri, Sigma Phi Epsilon Sorority Outstanding Chapter President Kim Hoa Bui, Kappa Phi Lambda Kelly McCormick, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sarah Seward, Pi Beta Phi Jenna Tamburro, Delta Gamma Fraternity Outstanding Greek Senior Jose Arriaga, Beta Theta Pi Andrew Callahan, Beta Theta Pi Andrew Cofield, Pi Kappa Alpha Jimmy Green, Sigma Phi Epsilon Sorority Outstanding Greek Senior Kim Hoa Bui, Kappa Phi Lambda Jillian Calaceto, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sarah Ortiz-Elejalde, Delta Gamma Katharine Sullivan, Kappa Kappa Gamma Jenna Tamburro, Delta Gamma Eileen Tanner, Pi Beta Phi Jenna Verheyen, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Emerging Leader Jamar Burton, Sigma Phi Epsilon Ross Gionfriddo, Beta Theta Pi Michael Helfrich, Kappa Sigma Bryan Rawlinson, Pi Kappa Alpha Matthew Ross, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Tucker Skenderian, Kappa Sigma Dave Stephenson, Beta Theta Pi Sorority Emerging Leader Gabrielle Greenlee, Delta Gamma Desi Leal, Kappa Alpha Theta Niele Marshall, Kappa Kappa Gamma Lisa McCoun, Pi Beta Phi Kelsey Murphy, Kappa Kappa Gamma Manna Wu, Kappa Phi Lambda Fraternity Outstanding Greek Leader Max Chanoch, Alpha Epsilon Pi Matthew Chase, Zeta Beta Tau Rob Gabriel, Beta Theta Pi Jonathan Harper, Kappa Sigma Sorority Outstanding Greek Leader Alexandra Deeb, Kappa Alpha Theta Alexandra Estes, Delta Gamma Kimberly Roberts, Pi Beta Phi Victoria Thai, Kappa Phi Lambda Fraternity Unsung Hero Steve DeLusant, Sigma Phi Epsilon Kyle Kruczek, Kappa Sigma Sorority Unsung Hero Caitlin Barbiero, Delta Gamma Emily Deer, Delta Gamma Lexia Nowicki, Kappa Kappa Gamma Lauren Snyder, Pi Beta Phi Virginia Tran, Kappa Phi Lambda Jessica Walsh, Delta Gamma Manna Wu, Kappa Phi Lambda
Delta Gamma’s Mocktails Event
An alcohol awareness education program for Panhellenic sororities. Date: April 4th Time: 7pm Location: SU Ballroom For more information, please contact: Carolyn.Whitman@uconn.edu
Pi Beta Phi’s Designer Jean Sale!
Date: April 5th Time: 11am-4pm Location: Student Union Lobby above the Foodcourt All proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information, please contact: Kimberly.Roberts@uconn.edu
AEPI wants to know: Are you chicken?
Alpha Epsilon Pi’s Philanthropy Chicken Nugget Eating Contest Date: April 18 Time: 5-7pm Location: Dow Field To participate, sign up on April 4-6, 9-13, 16-17 from 12-2pm or 5-7pm in the Student Union above the Food Court. There is a $10 fee per person to enter, or a $50 fee for a team of 5 people. There will also be a Collegiate and Professional Sports Silent Auction at the event. All proceeds will go to: Make A Wish Foundation, Chai Lifeline, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, and The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sponsored By: Wendys, Steiner Sports, The New York Jets, Omega Engineering, UConn Division of Athletics. For more information, contact: Jeff Greenspan at 845-596-3244
Take Back the Night!
What Will You Do to End Violence Against Women? Date: April 18 Time: 7pm Location: Student Union Ballroom
Take Back the Night is an international event, with marches and ral-
lies occurring around the world since 1976. Over the past 30 years, Take Back the Night events have spread across the nation, broadening in perspective and taking on many forms. Take Back the Night is an event dedicated to raising awareness of violence against women, while creating a supportive environment for empowerment and expression. For more information, please contact the Women’s Center at 860-486-4738 or by email at womensctr@uconn.edu
Special Olympics 1st Annual Husky Soccer Classic
The 1st Annual Special Olympics North East Regional Soccer Invitational will be held on March 14th at the Sherman Turf at UConn. The event will begin at 12 noon and should end around 5pm. This event is sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Community Outreach, Club Sports and Fraternity and Sorority Life. Volunteers needed! Volunteers are needed for two different shifts: 10am to 3pm or 2:30 to 6pm. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Chris Soares (chris7386@yahoo.com) or Melanie Silverman (melanie.silverman@gmail.com). For more information about Special Olympics in Connecticut, please visit http://www.soct.org/.
Greeks Support Relay For Life® On April 13-14, many UConn students and community members will be spending a “fun-filled overnight celebrating cancer survivorship and raising money to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back” (http:// www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=206306). This year many Greeks are getting involved with this event. The following organizations have already signed up teams: and . To register, sponsor a participant or track donations, please visit http:// www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=206306. The event will be held at the CLAS Quad.
www.springweekend.uconn.edu
Fraternity Outstanding Greek Volunteer Matthew Chase, Zeta Beta Tau Aaron Silbert, Zeta Beta Tau Jesse Surridge, Sigma Phi Epsilon Jonathan Then, Kappa Sigma
The University of Connecticut Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
2007 Fraternity and Sorority Awards Date: Sunday, April 15th Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Place: Student Union Ballroom
Sorority Outstanding Greek Volunteer Kristen Basiaga, Kappa Phi Lambda Kristen Morello, Delta Gamma Most Involved Fraternity Member Matthew Chase, Zeta Beta Tau Rohan Desai, Kappa Sigma Michael Rocco, Tau Kappa Epsilon Aaron Roy, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Aaron Silbert, Zeta Beta Tau Steven Zakrzewski, Pi Kappa Alpha Most Involved Sorority Member Amanda Shah, Pi Beta Phi Victoria Thai, Kappa Phi Lambda Fraternity Outstanding Greek Scholar Andrew Goodell, Zeta Beta Tau Seth Gordon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Jacob Martin, Kappa Sigma Quinn Meisinger, Sigma Phi Epsilon Christopher Parks, Pi Kappa Alpha Chad Rosengberg, Tau Kappa Epsilon Sorority Outstanding Greek Scholar Kristen Basiaga, Kappa Phi Lambda Michele Mezo, Delta Gamma Kimberly Spooner, Pi Beta Phi Maura Sweeney, Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Most Improved Greek Scholar Michael Alvarez-Brechtlein, Sigma Phi Epsilon Dave Columbe, Pi Kappa Alpha Andrew Marsh, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Richard Patty, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sorority Most Improved Greek Scholar Kalen Yixin Le, Kappa Phi Lambda Eileen Tanner, Pi Beta Phi Sarah Ward, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Most Creative Service Effort “Reading is Fundamental,” Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity Most Creative Philanthropic Effort “Paddy Murphy Week,” Sigma Alpha Epsilon “Powder Puff Football,” Sigma Alpha Epsilon “ZBT Annual Car Smash,” Zeta Beta Tau Sorority Most Creative Philanthropic Effort “Anchor Slam,” Delta Gamma “Winter Greek Charity Ball,” Panhellenic Council “Kappa Walks for a Kure,” Kappa Kappa Gamma Outstanding Alumnus William Russell III, Pi Kappa Alpha Outstanding Alumna Lauren Elliott, Kappa Alpha Theta Missy Korduner, Pi Beta Phi Outstanding Campus Advisor Tom Szigethy, Beta Theta Pi Outstanding Faculty/Staff Member Dr. Lee Williams, Dean of Students Fraternity Chapter of the Year Alpha Epsilon Pi Beta Theta Pi Kappa Sigma Sigma Alpha Epsilon Zeta Beta Tau Sorority Chapter of the Year Kappa Kappa Gamma Kappa Phi Lambda
Invitations were sent to nominees and distributed through chapter/council presidents.
Greek Week 2007: Fun at the Beach! Greek Week Management Team 2007
Directors: Matt Chase, Zeta Beta Tau and Kellie Gore, Delta Zeta Finance Chair: Quinten Smallwood, Zeta Beta Tau Greek Bowl Chair: Caroline Oks, Delta Zeta Assistant: Lindsay Becker, Delta Zeta Public Relations Chair: Scott Zucker, Alpha Epsilon Pi Greek BBQ Chairs: Eric Phillips, Kappa Sigma and Sal Manoocheri, Kappa Sigma Apache Relay Chairs: Matt Chase, Zeta Beta Tau and Quinten Smallwood, Zeta Beta Tau Greek God/Goddess and Greek Sing Chair: Kellie Gore, Delta Zeta Assistants: Chantal Thomas, Delta Gamma Courtney Jump, Delta Gamma Advisor: Lauren Elliott, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Greek Week Teams 2007
Team 1: Delta Gamma, Delta Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Sigma Pi Team 2: Delta Zeta, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Zeta Psi Team 3: Kappa Alpha Theta, Zeta Beta Tau, Lambda Chi Alpha Team 4: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Chi Team 5: Phi Sigma Rho, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha Team 6: Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Phi Lambda, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi
Greek Week Schedule of Events Monday, April 9
Kick-Off Greek Week
Wear UConn Apparel Time: 10am-4pm Location: Student Union Ground Level Tuesday, April 10
Family Feud Luau
Time: 6-8pm (doors open at 5:30) Location: Student Union Theatre Wednesday, April 11
Wear Your Letters
Time: 10am-4pm Location: Student Union Ground Level
Greek God/Goddess Competition and Greek Sing Time: 6-9pm (doors open at 5:30) Location: Student Union Theatre Thursday, April 12
Wear Greek Week t-shirt, sandals and sunglasses Time: 10am-4pm Location: Student Union Ground Level Saturday, April 14
Apache Relay
Time: 1pm Location: Greek Village
Student Union, Room 302 Phone: (860) 486-4710
www.greeklife.uconn.edu
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