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Volume 9, Issue 2 Spring 2011 2010 Dean’s Cup Winners Announced

MGC: Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity operations. One reviewer described them as a true They received high marks in service and brother- “living & learning community.”  has an on-going hood. Reviewers noted that  demonstrated a relationship with Powel School and their annual commitment to alumni relations and community philanthropy is becoming “a Drexel tradition.” service. Reviewers wrote, “This group is driven by service” and “Service is a priority for this chapter.” Panhellenic: Phi Mu Fraternity  joined the Drexel fraternity and sorority  received strong marks across the board. The community in spring of 2010 and have impressed review team was especially impressed with the many people by what they have done in a short time. organization’s commitment to alumni relations, risk management, ritual education and academics. In the IFC: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity last year, they worked to establish an alumnae  received high marks in academics and brother- advisory board recognized by the national organiza- hood. One reviewer noted they  articulate well who tion. The reviewers were impressed with the ability they are and what their values are. They have of all members to articulate the values of  and performed well academically and have taken steps to how they play a role in the daily life of each member. involve faculty in chapter programming and Inside this Issue Academic Achievement 2 Order of Omega 4 Greek Week 5 Awards 13 Greek News 16 Important Dates 22 PAGE 2 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2

Achieving Academic Excellence The following fraternity & sorority members enrolled in more than one class achieved a 4.0 GPA during the winter 2011 term:

Rashad Ahmed, Senior, Sigma Beta Rho Charlotte Alexander, Senior, Alpha Sigma Alpha Michael Angelos, Senior, Tau Kappa Epsilon Dean Bogin, Senior, Alpha Epsilon Pi Nicholas Coleman, Junior, Phi Kappa Psi** Simone Dallaire, Sophomore, Delta Zeta* Angela Foley, Freshman, Delta Phi Epsilon Colleen Gannon, Freshman, Delta Zeta Adrienne Girone, Sophomore, Delta Phi Epsilon Hannah Gorfinkel, Junior, Delta Zeta Erik Groch, Junior, Pi Kappa Phi Ralph Marlon Hernandez, Senior, Alpha Chi Rho Jonathan Hubler, Senior, Sigma Phi Epsilon David Klein, Junior, Pi Kappa Alpha Karim Laib, Junior, Pi Kappa Alpha** Kenneth Leibig, Senior, Alpha Pi Lambda Laura Magno, Pre Junior, Alpha Sigma Alpha Nicole Mantione, Senior, Delta Phi Epsilon Morgan Merge, Senior, Delta Zeta Austin Nye, Sophomore, Tau Kappa Epsilon Amanda Panicali, Senior, Phi Sigma Sigma Carla Petrongolo, Senior, Phi Sigma Sigma Clayton Powers, Senior, Phi Kappa Psi Ryan Pratt, Junior, Lambda Chi Alpha Andrea Roberts, Senior, Alpha Sigma Alpha Tyler Sanchez, Freshman, Alpha Pi Lambda Boskie Shah, Junior, Sigma Beta Rho Miriam Wayne, Junior, Phi Sigma Sigma * 4.0 Term & CUM GPA ** 4.0 CUM but less than two class this term VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 3 Councils Host First Greek Academic Excellence Banquet

On Thursday May 26, the first Greek Aca- Alice Stevenson, Delta Zeta demic Excellence Banquet was hosted by the Inter- Anthony Iacono, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Multicultural Greek, and Panhellenic Benjamin Jann, Lambda Chi Alpha Councils at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house to celebrate the academic achievement of Ryan Pratt, Lambda Chi Alpha members of the Greek community. Pre-juniors, Mikhail Alloy, Phi Kappa Psi juniors, and seniors who had a cumulative GPA of Nicholas Coleman, Phi Kappa Psi 3.75 or higher were invited to the inaugural Gabrielle Alberto, Phi Mu event. Congratulations to all those invited: Victoria Kugel, Phi Mu

David Marcucci, Alpha Chi Rho Rachel Raudenbush, Phi Mu Zack Goldstein, Alpha Epsilon Pi Caitlin Stelben, Phi Mu Robert Wexler, Alpha Epsilon Pi Alexandra Wiest, Phi Mu Jonathan Wolf, Alpha Epsilon Pi Hannah Dillon, Phi Sigma Sigma Kenneth Leibig, Alpha Pi Lambda Erin O'Connell, Phi Sigma Sigma Charles Vaihinger, Alpha Pi Lambda Amanda Panicali, Phi Sigma Sigma Charlotte Alexander, Alpha Sigma Alpha Daniel DiFrancesco, Pi Kappa Alpha Stephanie Cueman, Alpha Sigma Alpha Richard Elles, Pi Kappa Alpha Grace Gamble, Alpha Sigma Alpha Karim Laib, Pi Kappa Alpha Laura Magno, Alpha Sigma Alpha Matthew Patane, Pi Kappa Alpha Graeme Bloomfield, Delta Epsilon Psi Chad Sheaffer, Pi Kappa Alpha Tirth Patel, Delta Epsilon Psi William Transue, Pi Kappa Alpha Allison Fiasconaro, Delta Phi Epsilon Giles Wozniak, Pi Kappa Alpha Alexandra Horton, Delta Phi Epsilon Christopher Bennett, Pi Kappa Phi Lauren Jablonowski, Delta Phi Epsilon Erik Groch, Pi Kappa Phi Melanie King, Delta Phi Epsilon John Heffernan, Pi Kappa Phi Jessica Klementzos, Delta Phi Epsilon Gabriel Benjamin, Sigma Phi Epsilon Elise Krogman, Delta Phi Epsilon Timothy Bolinski, Sigma Phi Epsilon Pamela Lowy, Delta Phi Epsilon Jonathan Hubler, Sigma Phi Epsilon Nicole Mantione, Delta Phi Epsilon Joseph Iagulli, Sigma Phi Epsilon Carolynn McCormack, Delta Phi Epsilon Daksh Kapoor, Sigma Phi Epsilon Lindsey Watts, Delta Phi Epsilon Lucas Quagliata, Sigma Phi Epsilon Sheree Ghaly, Delta Zeta Steven Squibb, Sigma Phi Epsilon Ricki Glasofer, Delta Zeta Adam Zahn, Sigma Phi Epsilon Hannah Gorfinkel, Delta Zeta Jinny Lu, Sigma Psi Zeta Jenna Israel, Delta Zeta Runqing Wang, Sigma Psi Zeta Pelin Kansu, Delta Zeta Colleen Yen, Sigma Psi Zeta Morgan Merge, Delta Zeta John Dickinson, Tau Kappa Epsilon Elizabeth Miller, Delta Zeta Andrew Goodman, Tau Kappa Epsilon Emily Morris, Delta Zeta Michael Hoffman, Tau Kappa Epsilon Jill Patel, Delta Zeta Christopher Walker, Tau Kappa Epsilon PAGE 4 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2

Order of Omega Spring 2011 Class There was an amazing response for this term’s call for applications. The following members were selected to be initiated into the spring 2011 class during the winter term:

Rachel Croke, Delta Phi Epsilon Stephanie Cueman, Alpha Sigma Alpha Joshua Edelman, Alpha Epsilon Pi Benjamin Jann, Lambda Chi Alpha Justine Malandra, Alpha Sigma Alpha Alexandra Lee Miller, Delta Phi Epsilon Katelynn Montgomery, Delta Phi Epsilon Elliot Zachary Moroz, Alpha Epsilon Pi Amanda Moser, Delta Zeta Ryan Pratt, Lambda Chi Alpha

Nicole Ribaudo, Alpha Sigma Alpha Kelly Simmonds, Phi Mu Anand U. Trivedi, Sigma Beta Rho Samantha Wishart, Delta Zeta

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Greek Week Results Individual Event Results

Tug of War Talent Show MGC Dodge Ball IFC IFC 1. Delta Epsilon Psi 1. Pi Kappa Alpha 1. Alpha Epsilon Pi 2. Iota Nu Delta 2. Sigma Phi Epsilon 2. Pi Kappa Alpha 3. Sigma Beta Rho 3. Alpha Epsilon Pi 3. Sigma Phi Epsilon Volleyball MGC Fraternities MGC Fraternities 1. Iota Nu Delta 1. Sigma Beta Rho IFC 2. Delta Epsilon Psi 2. Delta Epsilon Psi 1. Pi Kappa Alpha 3. Sigma Beta Rho 3. Iota Nu Delta 2. Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. Tau Kappa Epsilon MGC Sororities MGC Sororities 1. Kappa Phi Gamma 1. Kappa Phi Gamma Panhellenic 2. Delta Phi Omega 2. Delta Phi Omega 1. Delta Phi Epsilon Panhellenic Panhellenic 2. Delta Zeta 1. Delta Phi Epsilon 1. Phi Sigma Sigma 3. Alpha Sigma Alpha 2. Phi Sigma Sigma 2. Delta Zeta 3. Phi Mu 3. Delta Phi Epsilon Water Relays IFC CANstruction Pizza/Pie Eating 1. Alpha Pi Lambda IFC IFC 2. Pi Kappa Alpha 1. Pi Kappa Phi 1. Phi Kappa Psi 3. Pi Kappa Phi 2. Lambda Chi Alpha 2. Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. Pi Kappa Alpha MGC 1. Delta Epsilon Psi MGC Fraternities MGC 2. Sigma Beta Rho 1. Sigma Beta Rho 1. Sigma Beta Rho 3. Iota Nu Delta 2. Delta Epsilon Psi 2. Delta Epsilon Psi 3. Iota Nu Delta 3. Iota Nu Delta 1. Delta Phi Omega 2. Kappa Phi Gamma MGC Sororities Panhellenic 1. Delta Phi Omega 1. Phi Sigma Sigma Panhellenic 2. Kappa Phi Gamma 2. Delta Zeta 1. Delta Phi Epsilon 3. Delta Phi Epsilon 2. Phi Mu Panhellenic 3. Alpha Sigma Alpha 1. Phi Sigma Sigma MGC 2. Delta Phi Epsilon 1. Delta Phi Omega 3. Delta Zeta 2. Kappa Phi Gamma

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Chariot Race Women - Featherweight Flag Football/PowderPuff 1. FSS IFC 2. DFE IFC Fraternities 1.Pi Kappa Phi / Sigma Phi Epsilon 3. FM First Place: Sigma Phi Epsilon (13.85) Second Place: Alpha Chi Rho 2. Alpha Epsilon Pi (15.44) 1. KFG Third Place: Alpha Pi Lambda 3.Lambda Chi Alpha (15.97) 2. DPO 4.Tau Kappa Epsilon (17.92) 3. SYZ MGC Fraternities First Place: Delta Epsilon Psi 5.Theta Chi (19.75) Women - Lightweight 6.Alpha Chi Rho (22.25) Second Place: Iota Nu Delta 1. DFE Third Place: Sigma Beta Rho 7. Pi Kappa Alpha (58.2) 2. DZ

3. FM MGC Sororities MGC First Place: Kappa Phi Gamma 1. Sigma Beta Rho (14.4) 1. KFG 2. Iota Nu Delta (15.78) 2. DPO Panhellenic Sororities 3. Delta Epsilon Psi (16.55) 3. SYZ First Place: Phi Sigma Sigma Second Place: Alpha Sigma Alpha 1. Kappa Phi Gamma (18.25) Rock Climbing Third Place: Delta Phi Epsilon 2. Delta Phi Omega (21.54) Rank - Chapter - (Combined Team Time) Greek Week Tiles Panhellenic IFC Fraternities 1. Alpha Sigma Alpha (16.42) 1. Lambda Chi Alpha - 15 IFC 2. Phi Sigma Sigma (17.6) 2. Pi Kappa Alpha - 16.23 1. Pi Kappa Alpha 3. Delta Phi Epsilon (18.82) 3. Tau Kappa Epsilon - 20.93 2. Pi Kappa Phi 4. Delta Zeta (18.84) 4. Sigma Phi Epsilon - 22.99 3. Alpha Epsilon Pi 5. Phi Mu (21.34) 5. Alpha Pi Lambda - 23.04 4. Theta Chi 6. Alpha Chi Rho - 33.31 5. Sigma Phi Epsilon Arm Wrestling 7. Alpha Epsilon Pi - 33.34 6. Alpha Chi Rho 8. Pi Kappa Phi - 35.82 7. Lambda Chi Alpha (tied) Men - Over 180 9. Phi Kappa Psi - 36.43 7. Sigma Alpha Mu (tied) 1. PKF 10. Sigma Alpha Mu - 44.4 9. Alpha Pi Lambda 2. PKA 10. Tau Kappa Epsilon 3. SFE MGC Fraternities 1. Sigma Beta Rho - 40.45 MGC Fraternities 1.SBR 2. Iota Nu Delta - 44.59 1. Delta Epsilon Psi 2. IND 3. Delta Epsilon Psi - 45.63 2. Iota Nu Delta (tied) 3. DEY 2. Sigma Beta Rho (tied) MGC Sororities Men - Under 180 1. Kappa Phi Gamma - 81.12 MGC Sororities 1. PKF 2. Delta Phi Omega - 104.68 1. Delta Phi Omega 2. PKA 2. Kappa Phi Gamma 3. SFE Panhellenic Sororities 3. Sigma Psi Zeta 1. Phi Sigma Sigma - 42.19 1. SBR 2. Delta Phi Epsilon - 57.59 PHC 2. IND 3. Delta Zeta - 71.44 1. Phi Sigma Sigma 3. DEY 4. Phi Mu - 72.17 2. Delta Phi Epsilon 5. Alpha Sigma Alpha - 72.42 3. Delta Zeta 4. Alpha Sigma Alpha

Congrats to the following individuals with the quickest times in our newest event: Rock Climbing!  Sean O'Connor - PKA - 5.25 (quickest male)  Arturs Beigs - TKE - 6.1  Adam Meisel - LXA - 6.44  Andrew Eskander - SFE - 8.3  Sean Flynn - LXA - 8.56  Ashley Mundackal - SBR - 16.75 (quickest MGC male)  Chellerose Buscarino - FSS - 20.94 (quickest female)  Anne Greenburg - FSS - 21.25  Melanie King - DFE - 26.03  Amy Shah - KFG - 39.06 (quickest MGC female) PAGE 8 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 Final Results

IFC: Pi Kappa Alpha MGC Men: Sigma Beta Rho MGC Women: Kappa Phi Gamma PHC: None Awarded

Interfraternity Council

Philanthropic Events 1. Pi Kappa Alpha 248* 2. Sigma Phi Epsilon 248* With a number of philanthropic activities as a part of this year’s Greek Week, the fraternity and 3. Pi Kappa Phi 218 sorority community achieved the following: 4. Lambda Chi Alpha 212  Donated 319 pints of blood during the Greek 5. Alpha Epsilon Pi 194 Challenge Blood Drive 6. Phi Kappa Psi 148  Donated over 1000 nonperishable food items to Philabundance during CANstruction 7. Sigma Alpha Mu 142

 Raised $1234 for the Nicholas Pipino Scholar- 8. Tau Kappa Epsilon 140 ship Foundation during the annual Greek 9. Alpha Chi Rho 133 Week Pasta Dinner 10. Alpha Pi Lambda 118  Raised $3581.04 during Penny Wars for the Ian Alexander/John Williamson Scholarship 11. Theta Chi 99 Fund *Winner decided by tug-off

Multicultural Greek Council

1. Kappa Phi Gamma 298

2. Delta Phi Omega 191

3. Sigma Psi Zeta 36

1. Sigma Beta Rho 278

2. Delta Epsilon Psi 263

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Special thanks to: Lexie Miller, Ron Kayea, Ankit Harpaldas, James Azar, Caitlin Stelben, Sima Patel, faculty/staff judges, Dana Brown, Chris Koneski, Jill Formanski, Bryan Ford, Ali McHale & John Cooke PAGE 10 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 TALENTTALENT SHOWSHOW VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 11 PAGE 12 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 13 FSL AWARDS 2011 Chapter Achievement Plan Excellence Recognition

Chapters receiving three or more stars in each of the following areas are recognized below:

Scholarship: This area addresses the academic performance, programming and standards of our fraternities and sororities. Fraternities and sororities were graded on their overall academic performance as it compares to the average Drexel student, as well as the systems and programs they have in place to assist and recognize individual members in performing well. Successful organizations demonstrate a commitment to academics at all stages of membership.

Leadership: Five subcategories are evaluated when examining an organization’s commitment to develop- ing leadership. They are membership development, chapter management, membership education, and campus involvement. Chapters are asked to describe events and initiatives that have been conducted in the Brotherhood/Sisterhood: What sets fraternities past year. These programs range from those that and sororities apart from all other student organiza- directly benefit the organization’s members to those tions and has allowed our organizations to remain that benefit the Drexel University and Philadelphia relevant is our ongoing commitment to the develop- communities at large. These programs must exemplify ment of brotherhood/sisterhood. This section takes the founding values of the fraternity or sorority. into account the chapter’s outreach and education of Service to the Community: A chapter’s relation- potential, current, and alumni members and recog- ship to the Drexel and Philadelphia communities, are nizes organizations that have incorporated the spirit of reviewed in this section. Organizations must take an lifelong brother and sisterhood into their operations. active role in combating stereotypes, building relation- Specifically, reviewers looked at the areas of ritual, ships, and reaching out in ways that are unique and risk management, alumni relations, new member deliberate. education and interfraternal relations.

Multicultural Interfraternity Panhellenic

Greek Council Council Council Sigma Psi Zeta, Academics Sigma Phi Epsilon Delta Phi Omega Leadership Sigma Beta Rho Alpha Chi Rho, Delta Phi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Service to the Delta Epsilon Psi, Alpha Pi Lambda, Community Iota Nu Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Beta Rho Phi Kappa Psi Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Phi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Brotherhood/ Delta Epsilon Psi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Mu Sisterhood Sigma Beta Rho, Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Psi Zeta PAGE 14 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 Council Award Recipients

The following chapters and members were recognized in each of the councils for their outstanding work during the 2010 calendar year. Please see below for descriptions of each award.

Multicultural Interfraternity Panhellenic

Greek Council Council Council Award for Academic Sigma Psi Zeta Phi Kappa Psi Phi Sigma Sigma Excellence Rashad Ahmed – Nicholas Coleman – Jenna Israel – Scholar of the Year Sigma Beta Rho Phi Kappa Psi Delta Zeta Athletic Cup Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Sigma Sigma Taylor Derr – Athlete of the Year Chelsea Pullan Sigma Phi Epsilon New Member of the Ali Naqvi – Matthew Pantane – Christie Mallozzi Year Delta Epsilon Psi Pi Kappa Alpha Leadership for a Kaushal Sheth – David Batty – Amanda Ally – Lifetime Delta Epsilon Psi Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Sigma Sigma Jaise John – Brother/Sister of the Iota Nu Delta, Matthew Schreffler – Lauren Hotz – Year Jinny Lu – Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma Psi Zeta Ashish Joseph – Stephen Rosenblatt – Melissa Reilly – Leader of the Year Sigma Beta Rho Alpha Epsilon Pi Delta Phi Epsilon

Award for Academic Excellence: awarded to the Fraternity/Sorority Life. Nominees are evaluated on chapters who have achieved academic excellence grades, contribution to their chapter, Greek commu- during the 2010 calendar year. Nominees are nity, governing council, campus and Philadelphia evaluated on cumulative and term GPA, academic community, and demonstrated leadership potential programming and events including how the chapter Leadership for a Lifetime Award: Awarded to a encourages study habits and incentive programs Drexel University Greek alumnus who has shown Scholar of the Year: Awarded to the undergradu- great involvement within his/her chapter and the ate student who has excelled in academics during the Drexel Greek Community. Nominees are evaluated past year and has served as a positive influence in on involvement with their chapter, councils, and the Greek Community through his/her involvement Drexel University and character. Nominees are evaluated on their grades, individual involvement in their organization, Brother/Sister of the Year: Awarded to the recognition received for academic excellence, number member who has exemplified the true meaning of of credits taken, difficulty of courses taken brotherhood/ sisterhood and has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of their chapter Athletic Cup: Awarded to the chapter who has based on their organization values. procured the greatest number of points during the athletic season. Greek Leader of the Year: Awarded to the member who has effectively served his/her chapter in Athlete of the Year: Awarded to the member who a leadership role and has made significant contribu- has excelled in intramural or varsity athletics tions to the fraternity/sorority and University through talent, commitment, and sportsmanship. communities through leadership and service. He/she New Member of the Year: Awarded to the out- represents what it truly means to be a leader in the standing new member from each council who has Greek community and leads by example in his/her shown commitment to the advancement of everyday life. VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 15 Community-wide Award Recognition

Order of Omega Award for Academic Excellence: Awarded to the chapter demonstrating the highest academic excellence within the fraternity and sorority Delta Phi Epsilon community. Selection is determined based on chapter’s average GPAs from the Sorority 2010 calendar year Khushbu Kheti Greek Week Spirit Award: Awarded to the chapter, chapter Jill Formanski – member or community member who has displayed an outstanding positive Rec Sports; attitude, high level of sportsmanship, and dedication to advancing Greek spirit Kappa Phi Gamma and community during the annual Greek Week events Sorority Advisor of the Year: Awarded to the alumni, faculty or staff advisor who has demonstrated outstanding support for his/her chapter, commitment to chapter Katrina Naioti – excellence and community involvement, and sacrifice of his/her time to be involved Delta Phi Epsilon not just within the chapter but in promoting the ideals of the national organization, Sorority the Greek community as a whole, and Drexel University Award for Excellence in Alumni Involvement: Awarded to the chapter whose alumni have shown the greatest involvement with their chapter and the Drexel Pi Kappa Phi Greek Community throughout the past year and have enhanced the Drexel Fraternity fraternity and sorority community through continued service and involvement Greek Advocate: Awarded to the Drexel University faculty or staff member who Ed Spangler – has served as a partner to and advocate for Drexel fraternities and sororities and Drexel Chief of Police has contributed to its success in the past year Award for Excellence in Programming: Awarded to the chapter event or Pi Kappa Alpha program that demonstrated successful planning, innovation, creativity, and Fraternity – Blessed commitment to chapter and community values; events may fall in one or more of Sarnelli Community the following categories: educational (academic, diversity, etc), non-alcoholic social, Service Project brotherhood/sisterhood, community service or new member education. Commitment to Community Service Award: Awarded to the chapter that has Phi Kappa Psi demonstrated an intense commitment to community service Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon – Award for Philanthropic Excellence: Awarded for the one philanthropic event Henley Regatta throughout the fraternity and sorority community that has demonstrated Beach Volleyball excellence in philanthropic programming during the past year Tournament Most Improved Chapter: Awarded to the chapter that has demonstrated the most positive change and growth during the past year in one or more of the Tau Kappa Epsilon following areas: academics, programming, recruitment, retention, community Fraternity involvement or conduct Greek Unity Award: Awarded to the chapter that best exemplifies the ideals of ‘community’ and has promoted cooperation and collaboration among the different Alpha Chi Rho chapters and councils on campus through leadership, programming and other Fraternity creative approaches. Chapters are nominated by their peers for this award. Philly Greek Advisor Award: Awarded to the member who best exemplifies the Ashish Joseph – qualities of leadership, unity, and collaboration within the Philadelphia fraternity Sigma Beta Rho and sorority community Greek Dragon Award for Outstanding Leadership: Awarded to the Drexel Nicholas Coleman – University fraternity/sorority alumni or undergraduate member who most Phi Kappa Psi exemplifies leadership in furthering the ideals of the fraternity/sorority experience

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Greg Swan of Sigma Alpha Mu was awarded the JC Rasbold Scholarship in the amount of $1000 from his national fraternity.

Kappa Phi Gamma and Alpha Sigma Alpha Sororities both received a $250 certificate for use toward Chestnut Street Catering expenses through the annual Greek Spirit Taco Bell promotion run by Drexel Business Services. Phi Mu Wingfest

Daniella DiLacqua, a 2009 Drexel alum and Delta Zeta member, was awarded the 2011 Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to one sorority woman each year pursuing a graduate degree in the Philadelphia area. She is enrolled in the Temple University’s Secondary Math Education program and hopes to teach in the Philadelphia school district and eventually pursue a doctorate in Urban Education Policy. Students, staff attend Novak Institute

Phi Beta Sigma Alum Jesse Members of the Drexel commu- to preventing hazing. Through a Rhodes was featured in nity had the opportunity to framework known as problem spring/summer 2011 issue of attend the annual Novak analysis, participants learned LEAD, the Lebow College of Institute for Hazing Prevention about the process of implement- Business magazine. along with over 100 other ing an effective, change-based The article focuses on his students and professionals at hazing prevention program on involvement as a mentor with Lehigh University June 8-11. campus. Drexel’s involvement Lebow, his fraternity and The Institute did not focus on was sponsored by a grant from other organizations. the definition of hazing but Zeta Tau Alpha & the support of more on proactive approaches HazingPrevention.org. VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 17 Sigma Psi Zeta Helps Women ‘Take Back the Night’

the department is working on getting a self-defense class for men as well. After a break to collect donations and sell raf- fle tickets, William Spratley, father of a domestic violence victim, told his daughter’s story. Spratley’s only daughter, Ameya, was 27 years old and the mother of three children when she was allegedly killed by her abusive husband in front of their newborn son. Spratley was there when Ameya was found and was described as holding his daughter, dead in his arms. Spratley said he speaks out against domestic violence because his daughter couldn’t. He urged the students to speak out if they know anything or if they notice signs that their loved ones might be a victim of domestic abuse. “I never thought I would be speaking about domestic violence,” Spratley said through tears. “Domestic violence has no face, no color, no race, no gender,” Spratley said. Criminal justice instructor Cyndi Rickards, By Helen Nowotnik, The Triangle who spoke next also teaches courses in domestic violence and was a children’s social worker prior to Sigma Psi Zeta held their seventh annual teaching. According to Rickards, one in four women “Take Back the Night” event in Korman Quad on is a victim, but that doesn’t mean one in four men is May 10 to inform students about domestic violence. a perpetrator. She added that three in 10 million Sigma Psi Zeta’s national philanthropy mission is to children witness domestic violence, and medical ex- combat violence against women. Drexel’s chapter penses for domestic abuse victims total over $5.8 bil- hosts several informational events throughout the lion per year. “This is a national epidemic,” she said. year. “Take Back the Night” is their largest event. The night ended with a candlelight vigil dedi- The night started with Sigma Psi Zeta’s cated to all the victims around the world. The sisters “Clothesline Project.” Students wrote encouraging of Sigma Psi Zeta were pleased with the success of messages for victims on T-shirts that were then dis- the event. Amanda Xu, Jinny Lu, Colleen Yen, Mi- played on a clothesline for the rest of the night. Some chelle Cheung, Tiffany Chen, Ada Zheng, Rannica of the shirts said “All you need is love,” and “Raise Aing and Karmen Ng helped Lactaoen organize the your hand against violence.” event. “It went great. We had a pretty good turnout Katherine Lactaoen, event chair, introduced this year,” Lactaoen said. the speakers and the subject of domestic violence. “One in four women will experience domestic violence in their life,” Lactaoen said. Domestic violence is the number one cause of injury in women aged 15-44, ranking above car accidents, muggings and rapes. One woman is beaten by her domestic partner every 15 seconds in the United States. According to Lam- bert, 60 percent of rapes go unreported in the United States. Officer Melody Latare of the Drexel Police Department spoke next, discussing ways students could deter domestic violence. She also called atten- tion to Drexel’s Rape Aggression Defense class for women. The Rape Aggression Defense class, which teaches women verbal and physical self defense, is taught by Drexel Police officers. According to Latare, PAGE 18 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2

Left: Adam Marsh, , receives award from Jessica Edonick of CGTSPS and the family of Ian Alexander. Right: Haeji Choi, , and Lauren Jablonowski, , recognized with the Marilyn A. Burshtin Memorial Award. Greeks Recognized at 2011 Student Life Awards

Held on May 18, the annual Student Life Awards Jessica Kane, Delta Phi Epsilon—Spirit of the recognize the best of the best students and organi- Dragon - Facility Operations zations from the Drexel University community with various awards and scholarships at a banquet Elise Krogman, Delta Phi Epsilon—Lauren M. attended by students, staff, and families. This Fitzgerald Character Award year’s awards were attended by President John Adam Marsh, Alpha Chi Rho—Ian L. Alexander Fry and recognized a number of fraternity and so- Outstanding Commuter Award; Anthony & rority members, including the following: Antoinette T. Caneris Scholarship Award ($3000)

Charlotte Alexander, Alpha Sigma Alpha— Melissa Reilly, Delta Phi Epsilon—Alexander Dean's Award for Outstanding Leadership and Van Rensselaer Service Award ($3000) Service for Graduating Seniors ($500) Laura Rumulo, Alpha Sigma Alpha—Spirit of Blake Bostick, Sigma Phi Epsilon—Spirit of the Dragon - Facility Operations the Dragon - Intramurals Alexandra Scheinfeld, Alpha Sigma Alpha— Haeji Choi, Delta Zeta—Marilyn A. Burshtin Alexander Van Rensselaer Service Award ($3000) Memorial Award ($3000) Scott Weiss, Alpha Epsilon Pi—USGA Caneris Lucas Hippel, Pi Kappa Alpha—USGA Award Papadakis Award; James R. Tucker Award Senior Olga Zielinska, Alpha Sigma Alpha—Ryder Vice President Award ($3000) Award for Women Juniors ($1000) Lauren Jablonowski, Delta Phi Epsilon— Marilyn A. Burshtin Memorial Award ($3000) For more information on the criteria and selection processes for these awards, please visit Allison Kane, Delta Zeta—Spirit of the Dragon - www.drexel.edu/studentlife/annualawards Club Sports VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 19

Member Spotlight: Nicholas Coleman Year: Pre-Junior Major: BS/MS - Electrical Engineering Hometown: Mount Laurel, New Jersey Organization: Phi Kappa Psi Initiated: Spring 2009 Current Position: New Member Educator, Corresponding Secretary, Alumni Relations Chair Involvement: Pennoni Honors College, LIFT Delta Zeta’s Cookies for Cancer West Philadelphia, Mt. Laurel EMS The sisters of Delta Zeta took some time out of the Why did you join Greek Life at Drexel? I had competition of Greek Week this year to help raise never planned on joining a fraternity when I came money to support pediatric cancer research through to college, but after a few months of meeting the the Cookies for Kids Cancer organization. They men of Phi Kappa Psi, attending their functions and learning about the organization, I found Phi raised $131 through the bake sale and that amount Psi to be a perfect fit as a place for me to contribute will be matched by Gladware through the Glad to my skills and serve as a leader. Give campaign. For more information on Cookies for Cancer, visit www.cookiesforkidscancer.org. What does being a Drexel Greek mean to you? Greek Life is the most important aspect of my Drexel experience; without my fraternity, I probably FSL Night at the Phillies wouldn’t be at Drexel today. I have learned more – and contributed more – through my experiences as a Drexel Greek than I have anywhere else in life. What is your favorite part of being a member of the Drexel Greek community? My favorite part has been the opportunity to create my own path within the fraternity & on campus. During one year as president, I had the freedom to essentially build my own organization with a great group of men. What has been your favorite event within your chapter and why? My favorite chapter activity is our annual Broomball rush event. The whole chapter brings back a group of alumni and rushees out the Penn Ice Rink to play broomball and drink hot chocolate. It is a ton of fun & brings some friendly competition to the Brotherhood. What are your future plans/goals after graduation? After graduating, I plan to go into the Drexel Student Life staff members including Dean building design or construction field. My co-ops have of Students Dave Ruth and Assoc. Dean John given me a good foundation and network within the Cooke joined the almost 200 fraternity and sorority industry, and it is my hope that my experience in members and FSL office staff to watch the Phillies Phi Kappa Psi have prepared me for a management bring home a 10-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds role in the field. on May 23 as part of the annual tradition. PAGE 20 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 Past MGC, AKA President Releases Debut Album

Overdue and long awaited, Anessa just self- released her debut EP entitled Apocalyptic Genesis, which was recorded with Mad Dragon. The album can be downloaded free online here: http://anessalarae.bandcamp.com/

Anessa Howell, known as singer Anessa LaRae, is a proud member of the Drexel Greek community. She is a member of the Philadelphia city-wide chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and served as her chapter and Multicultural Greek Council presidents in 2010. She was also featured in the 2009 Drexel Homecoming release “Blue & Gold” and appears in the song’s video. Often introduced as the songstress from another planet, Anessa is a singer-songwriter of eclectic and intergalactic rock 'n' soul. Fusing infectious pop melodies with soulful rock and funk driven music, Anessa makes a happy place for herself in the ...world of music. With the gift of words and the heart of a poet, Anessa delivers musical messages of love, growth, and revolution. Being the child of two active duty Army officers for the majority of her life, Anessa hails from everywhere and nowhere at the same time. After studying Music Industry at Drexel University for the past four years, she now happily considers herself a Philly transplant. Anessa’s true and permanent home, however, is on the stage. Giving her first performance at the age of 5, music is very old friend of this 21-year old singer. Infusing her years of jazz, classical and theatrical vocal training with her innate soul, Ms. LaRae has created a sound as unique as she is. VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 GREEK COLUMNS PAGE 21

Member Spotlight: Multicultural Greek Council & Louis Luong DU Traditions Host 3rd Annual Year: Freshman Flashback Roller Skating Party Major: Business Admin. Hometown: Philadelphia Organization: Lambda Chi Alpha Initiated: Winter 2011 Current Position: Secretary Involvement: Liberty Scholars, Lebow Dean’s Student Advisory Board, Asian Student Association, Global China Connection, STAR Why did you join Greek Life at Drexel? I joined because I wanted to help start something great. LCA was still new to the campus, so I saw this as the perfect opportunity to get myself involved & to help shape an organization into something that Over 400 students attended the event can add value to Drexel’s campus life, as well as the neighborhoods surrounding our campus. held on April 1 in the Drexel Armory. The What does being a Drexel Greek mean to event featured DJ Serafin mixing songs you? To me it means being a part of a legacy from the 70s, 80s, and 90s along with cur- started by many before me. It means that I can rent hits. Students dressed the part in continue old traditions & also start new ones. It their best flashback gear, took pictures in means that I am a leader & a person of character. a classic photo booth, and enjoyed some What is your favorite part of being a member sweets during what is quickly becoming a of the Drexel Greek community? My favorite Drexel student tradition. The event was part is having the support of my peers & classmates in everything that I do. Not only that, but I am able staffed by members of the MGC, , to give back to them. Various philanthropy events , and Drexel Traditions. such as Relay for Life, Deepher Dude, and fundraising dinners make it clear to me that the community supports each other. What has been your favorite event within your chapter and why? My favorite event was when my chapter volunteered with Circle K at Smith’s Playground in Fairmount Park. I was still a very new member, but it was a great learning & bonding experience. What are your future plans/goals after graduation? I hope to someday start a business of my own and sign the paychecks of my friends who went to Ivy League schools. Not only that, but I want to solve a problem that the underprivileged face and make their lives better.

Do you know an interesting fraternity/sorority undergraduate or alum who you think should be spotlighted? Email [email protected] PAGE 22 GREEK COLUMNS VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 What’s New at Drexel?

 Squash has been added as Drexel’s newest  The Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee Division 1 Varsity sport. John White, former distributed over $1.4 million to student Franklin & Marshall head coach and number one organizations for the 2011-2012 academic year. squash player in the country, has been named The committee also approved the student activity head coach. fee support of the annual Homecoming and Midnight Madness concerts as well as additional  On May 14 the annual Spring Jam concert, Student Life programming. featuring B.o.B. and Major Lazer, was held out- side on F Lot for the first time. Over 3,500 stu-  On May 19, Drexel University and the Academy dents attended the concert despite rainy weather. of Natural Sciences announced an historic affiliation between the two institutions that will  The Drexel men’s basketball team has been promote discovery, learning, and civic engage- invited to take part in the 2011 U.S. Virgin ment in the natural and environmental sciences Islands Paradise Jam basketball tournament and further enhance Philadelphia’s reputation as taking place in November in St. Thomas. a leader in scientific research and education. To jump-start the affiliation, The Pew Charitable  For the first time, four Drexel students were re- Trusts also announced a $1 million grant, which cipients of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. will help cover transition costs and allow the The nationally recognized award helps recipients Academy and Drexel to explore how to best pursue graduate-level research and study abroad. leverage the assets of both organizations.

 The LeBow College of Business hosted a farewell  On May 16, Drexel launched it’s new website event for Matheson Hall to celebrate the upcom- design which can be seen now at Drexel.edu. ing construction of a business center in its place. Matheson, which opened in 1965, is slated to be   staff advisor Carlos Guillen was promoted demolished this coming summer to make room to a new Student Life position—Director of New for a new 12-story, 177,500 square-foot center. Student Family Programs & RD of Calhoun Hall. Important Dates July 7-August 5—New Student Orientation August 9-10—Dan Wrona consultant visit September 2—Chapter new member programs due to FSL September 21—Night on the Row September 26-October 1—Hazing Prevention Awareness Week October 3-8—Multicultural Greek Council Week October 13-16—Panhellenic Formal Recruitment October 10-28—Interfraternity Council Recruitment