It’s becoming more challenging to be in a Greek organization, particularly a fraternity, in today’s climate without being subject to some degree of criticism and harsh judgment. For decades, fraternities have faced numerous challenges that have, unfortunately, built a negative Read more…
With Fall Recruitment just around the corner, rush and Bid Day themes are a hot topic for chapters around the country. As you plan your Fall Rush Week, you may be searching for inspiration for Bid Day themes to impress Read more…
As a new member of any Greek organization, you will spend a few weeks before initiation learning the ins and outs of your fraternity. From its founding members and core values to the year and university it began, there is Read more…
The beginning of Rush Week can be a nerve-wracking time for potential new members; without knowing what to expect, it can be intimidating to try and “win over” a group of guys to give you a bid to join their Read more…
At the beginning of the 20th century, Black college students from universities around the country began coming together. They created fraternities and sororities so they would feel more supported and united during their college years. Their primary purpose for creation Read more…
If you’re reading this post, chances are good that you know a fair amount about your university’s social and service fraternities and sororities. Social fraternities are the stereotypical groups we watch in movies (mostly inaccurate depictions), and service fraternities focus Read more…
The fraternity rush can be an exhausting, grueling process, but the hard part is over, and now you welcome some great guys into your chapter. Your future best friend could be in this pledge class! Make sure you take the Read more…
As your organization plans its activities and events for the year, you may brainstorm creative ways to involve yourself in the community. So, meet with your philanthropy team to list some local organizations you’d like to work with. Helping local Read more…
The Greek life climate has changed significantly in the last few years, and being aware of those changes is essential for fraternities to thrive on any college campus. While “college” and “fraternity” are historically synonymous with drinking and partying, times Read more…
For many Greek students, summertime means packing up their room and heading home with freedom from studying and responsibilities. For others, stay on campus and carry on with chapter tasks for the summer. Over the summer, being a member of Read more…
