Students during the "Greek Debate" at the Greek Leadership Academy
WSU Greek Accomplishments 2007-2008:
Greek Leadership Academy (Formally Known As T.E.A.M Weekend):
Towards the end of January, the Center of Fraternity & Sorority Life, in conjunction with Eastern Washington University’s Office of Greek Life, held its annual leadership retreat at Camp In-Sid-Sen in Northern Idaho. Braving the winter weather, approximately 150 student leaders and staff members set out to lay the foundation for building a stronger Greek community. Specific officers from each chapter were invited to attend; Chapter Presidents, Standards/Judicial Chairs, and New Member Educators. Topics discussed over the course of the weekend included respect, competition, alcohol policies/BYOB, appropriate forms of electronic communication, hazing, and how to be a Greek Community rather than a Greek System. All students in attendance seemed to be responsive to the idea that change is necessary for the Washington State University Greek Community in order for it to continue to prosper. Overall, the weekend was a success and several of the topics brought up are still being discussed in constituent group meetings.
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Students and Administrators at the Western Regional Greek Leadership Conference
Western Regional Greek Leadership Conference (WRGLC):
The Panhellenic Council received recognition at the Western Regional Greek Conference (in April) for excellence in:
• Scholarship programming
• Multicultural
initiatives
• Inter-Greek Relations
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc.’s Delta Chapter Celebrates 10 Years At Alumnae Reunion
On April 24, 1998, Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. recognized the Delta Chapter at Washington State University. And, this spring, the sisters of the Delta Chapter came together in Pullman from April 24-27, 2008, at its 10th Year Alumnae Reunion to celebrate reaching this milestone.
The theme of Delta Chapter’s
10th Year Alumnae Reunion
was Reaching Back & Stepping
Forward.
The theme was chosen in recognition
of the importance that mentorship has
in the lives of students of color and
the great responsibility of
maximizing access to opportunities
that will lead to success in
academics and beyond for those who
come later.
Accordingly, the ultimate focus of the Delta Chapter’s 10th Year Alumnae Reunion was for sisters, young and old, to reflect on the value of continuing to reach back to provide younger members with guidance.
The three-day long reunion consisted of a Welcome Luncheon, Business Meeting, Awards Reception and various social activities. The Delta Chapter thanks the WSU Alumni Association and Christina Parrish for working with the Delta Chapter on making this event a memorable one.
For more information about Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc.’s Delta Chapter, please visit www.gao-delta.com.
Recruitment Workshops:
Phired UP!
The first weekend in March, the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council sponsored a weekend workshop with Phired Up Productions to help chapters work on their recruitment strategies. Several chapters were in attendance and the feedback has been positive. Phired Up is an education firm providing recruitment services to membership organizations. Phired Up Productions has delivered training and programming to the college fraternity/sorority community, and to other membership organizations, since 2002. With the publication of Good Guys in 2006 and I Heart Recruitment in 2007, the company has become widely recognized as The Recruitment Experts.
Summer Recruitment
Fairs:
• Seattle, July 5th
– Seattle Center, Rainier Room,
2-6pm
• Spokane, July 11th
– Gonzaga University, Globe
Room, 2-6pm
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"Greek 101" Peer Facilitators
Greek 101:
The Center for Fraternity and Soroity Life created and implemented new “Greek 101” class for first year members. Fifteen peer facilitators received training through the Greek 401 class this spring. This class was implemented to allow Greek leaders, from a variety of chapters, to work with new members from a variety of chapters; developing a sense of community during the first semester of a new member’s collegiate experience.
Greek Week:
Greek Week was a major success this year! Teams competed throughout the week to raise money for the Whitman County Humane Society. The Greek community was able to donate approximately $17,000 to help build a new facility for the Humane Society. The winners of the 2008 Greek Week were Farmhouse, Kappa Delta, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. The Greek community is looking forward to working with the Whitman County Humane Society for next year’s Greek Week.
Members of Sigma Kappa Sorority display their Arete Awards
Arete Awards Banquet:
The annual Arete Awards banquet was a success this year! This event honored both chapters and individual members for their achievements within the Greek community. At the 2008 Arete Awards, the top winners were:
• Chapter of the Year: Sigma
Kappa and Pi Kappa Phi
• Outstanding Greek of the Year:
Ashley Boero, Kappa Alpha Theta, and
Josh Palmer, Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Outstanding Chapter Advisor:
Adrien Loehring, Kappa Delta, and Tom
Tippet, Alpha Gamma Rho
To view all of the award winners go to http://www.wsu.edu/Greek/.