Professional fraternities and sororities

Alpha Xi Delta undoubtedly provided each of us with wonderful memories and friendships that will last for years to come. Mary Hoyle ’81 says that, from the beginning of her college career, she knew she was meant to be an Alpha Xi Delta. Her membership to the Psi Chapter gave her a strong sense of sisterhood and made her transition into college life less daunting. Today, she still keeps herself involved in the sisterhood and is impressed with the status of the undergraduate chapter. Mary joined…

is Greek life so much more important in the south? Why is being a "sorority girl" a way of life in these old fashion states? Why does the south do it so much better? Sorority by definition means: "a society for female students in a university or college." However, to college students in SEC colleges, being in a sorority is everything. Growing up they are taught that mom, grandma and so on have all been legacies to the same sorority. These women grow up thinking this is what she's supposed to…

Four more students on Northwest’s campus are now officially trained in bystander intervention following last Wednesday’s Green Dot Bystander Certification training. Northwest Green Dot Coordinator Danielle Koonce describes Green Dot as the University’s violence prevention initiative or strategy that is focused on how bystanders can intervene to stop or interrupt violence. September 20 marked the first of three certification courses to be held during the fall semester and was hosted by Koonce,…

In the year 1908, the first African descent, Greek sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., was founded on the campus of Howard University on five main objectives that are all still upheld 110 years later. The first premise being to advocate and elevate educational and moral ideals. The second, to unify all college women by establishing a sisterhood. The third, to examine and alleviate all females of any problems that have impeded their growth and elevation in society. The fourth, to promote…

philanthropy goes on the back burner. The main reasons why one joined the organization in the first place. Higher rates of alcohol consumption and binge drinking have been reported in Greek organizations than in non-Greek organizations. Males in fraternities do have a higher percentage in alcohol consumption along with smoking. Also one example could be finical status. The dues do not even total the whole cost. There are fines, expenses, and social money that have to be contributed by each…

interested in Sororities did I not? Several tactics, including recruiting, crushing misconceptions, giving fascinating facts, and sharing personal stories, are used by Greek organizations alike in an attempt to intrigue potential new members. The number one way sororities recruit is through Rush. Rush is a week long process that can differ from school to school. It generally has several rounds that become more formal as…

Many responsibilities come when becoming a Greek member. Greek organizations are known to value leadership skills, brotherhood/sisterhood bonding, and academics. The goal when joining a greek organization is to improve on leadership skills, create bonds, discuss their life goals, and more. Members will become comfortable contributing in class, talk about current issues in society, discuss traditional values, and shape themselves to become a better person. They focus on the Four Pillars of Greek…

because I seek to inspire boys and girls and to make a significant impact on their growth. It is remarkable to see that so many influential leaders are members of the same organization and that speaks volumes about the culture and teachings of the Fraternity. These men were determined to seek change at the grassroots level to fix a broken America that has benefited and impacted many – including me. They stood at the forefront to uplift, empower and advocate for a community that has had their…

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated – Mu Delta Zeta Chapter in the Ft. Hood/Killeen area is a community-conscious, action-oriented organization. Each year we partner with and support various local charities and programs, such as Knocking out Homeless with My Tutor and More, March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness, American Cancer Society Cancer Awareness Programs. Those programs along with our own programs that include b ut not limited to, Youth Tutoring and mentorship with our Zeta Youth…

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship Essay Throughout my high school years, I wanted to change others more than they change me. There has always been this "guilty mind" behind my ears that if I had a way to help others with my abilities then I would do so. However, the knowledge that I am currently equipped with is very low and limited to what I can do. The choice of secondary education is the next level of commitment to reshape my community. Learning to write, speak, and think are…