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E E K L I F E • C O M M U N • G R I T Y S N S E R V T I O I C Z A E • N I L A E A G D R E R O S T H N I E P Letter of Welcome D U T CENTER FOR S
E E K L I F E • C O M M U N • G R I T Y S N S E R V Contents T I O I C Z A E • STUDENT INVOLVEMENT I L N A E A G D R E R O S T H N I E P D U T CENTER FOR S STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Letter of Welcome 1 UC San Diego Benefits of Membership 2 E E K L I F E • C O M M U N • G R I T Y S N S E RV T I O I C A E • I Z L A N E A G D Why Go Greek? 3 R E R O S T H N I E P D U T CENTER FOR Greek Terms and Alphabet t4 S Panhellenic Association Overview 5 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Panhellenic Recruitment Information 6 Panhellenic Chapters 7-15 Interfraternity Council Overview 18 Interfraternity Council Chapters 19-28 Dear Potential Member, Frequently Asked Questions 29 Welcome to the University of California San Diego! On behalf of the Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, and the Center for Student Involvement, we invite you to explore the opportunities that Greek Life has to offer. Firmly grounded in a strong tradition of service, scholarship, Recruitment Schedule leadership, and lifelong friendships, Greek Life has been enriching the lives of UC San Diego students since the early 1980s. September 25th October 7th All Greek Information Session Panhellenic Philanthropy Night Your transition from high school to a public university as large as UC 5-7PM 1PM San Diego can be overwhelming. Establishing meaningful connections PC Ballrooms Price Center and finding your place is vital in making your college experience an enjoyable one and this is exactly what the Greek Community will help you September 30th October 8th accomplish! Find your niche on campus as part of a chapter and make All Campus Block Party Panhellenic Preference Night UCSD more like home. Sun God Lawn 3PM Price Center With nine sororities and ten fraternities, sorority and fraternity members October 1st constitute the largest student organization on campus, representing Panhellenic Fall Info Night October 8th approximately 1,300 undergraduate students. Membership in a Greek 7-9PM Interfraternity Council Info Night organization promotes personal connection to the University through a PC Ballrooms 7PM comforting atmosphere and a network of support. Greek Life provides Great Hall opportunities for academic assistance, networking, leadership, community October 2nd service, and social events. The skills and relationships developed in the Panhellenic Fair October 9th Greek community will serve as the tools that will carry you successfully 11-2PM Panhellenic Bid Day through your college years and throughout the rest of your life. Sun God Lawn 3PM MultiPurpose Room There is a place for everyone in the Greek Community at UC San Diego October 5th with each individual chapter offering its own unique opportunities. We Panhellenic Open House October 8th-12th hope that this guide will give you a glimpse into the many aspects of 2PM Interfraternity Council Rush Greek life at the University of California San Diego and provide a better Price Center understanding of what being Greek can do to enhance not only your college experience but also the rest of your life. We look forward to October 6th seeing you in the fall and wish you the best of luck in all of your college Panhellenic Spirit Night pursuits! 1PM Price Center Debbye Rosenthal Kris Vasant Marilyn Russell Panhellenic VP Recruitment IFC VP Recruitment Greek Advisor
To register for Panhellenic Recruitment visit: www.panhellenicucsd.org To visit the Interfraternity Council visit: www.ifcucsd.org 2 3 Benefits of Membership Why Go Greek?
Gain an Academic Edge Scholarship Leadership Greek Life provides academic support to it’s members, allowing them UCSD Greeks recognize that Being a part of UCSD’s Greek to succeed in the academically challenging UCSD environment. The they are students first and Community can help you find all-sorority and fraternity GPA consistently exceed the all-women and all chapters strive to develop your place on campus and men’s averages. academic excellence among their provide you with opportunities to members. Every chapter requires strengthen your leadership skills. Explore Diverse Culture a minimum grade point average Members can participate in their Composed of National and International sororities and fraternities for members and offer tutoring individual chapters as an officer or sessions, study skills workshops, committee chair, as well as hold that represent the diverse student population, UCSD Greek Life offers and scholarship awards to a position on the Interfraternity students the opportunity to gain a personal knowledge of different maintain high standards. The Council or with the Panhellenic cultures, lifestyles, and personalities while establishing friendships diverse range of majors which Association. You will also find that last a lifetime. sorority and fraternity members many Greek members serving on are involved in is a huge benefit the Associated Students Council, Uphold a Hazing-Free Environment for underclassmen seeking help as Resident Assistants, as leaders Hazing is against the law and is strictly prohibited at UCSD. Our and guidance. Studies also show of various campus clubs, and as members take pride in being part of a community in which people that students who are members recipients of awards recognizing are treated with dignity and respect. Activities which detract from of Greek Organizations are more leadership and academics. the goal of fostering the personal and intellectual development of likely to graduate compared to students who are not. students have no place in our organizations. (UCSD Student Code of Conduct 22.16.10.25 and CA Penal Code 245.6) Feel Connected to Campus On a campus as large as UCSD it is easy to get lost in the transition from high school to college. With members involved in hundreds of Service Social outside organizations, Greek Life introduces students to numerous UCSD Greeks pride themselves on UCSD’s Greek Community provides ways to become a leader on campus and creates a college experience a deep commitment to service to a diverse selection of events that is memorable. both the campus and community. to enrich students’ social life Along with hands-on community and take them beyond the daily service projects, chapters plan routine of classes, working and and sponsor various philanthropy studying. Formals, exchanges, events for national and local chapter retreats, and all Greek Cost of Membership charities, which raise thousands of programs support the goal of All sorority and fraternity members pay chapter dues, which are used dollars each year. The UCSD Greek bringing students together to to manage the operations of the chapter. These dues go toward Community also coordinate and develop the bonds of friendship. chapter’s national headquarters, social events, sporting events, participate in events such as the Interfraternity and sorority sports retreats, recruitment, insurance, and other necessary chapter items. All Greek Bakeoff, the American also offer Greeks the opportunity Cancer Society’s Making Strides to get together and promote Many chapters offer financial assistance through local and national Against Breast Cancer Walk, Relay sportsmanship and healthy scholarships as well as flexible payment plans. for Life and Greek Week which competition amongst its members. benefits our local philanthropy New Member Average Active Member Average Friends of Scott. Sorority $440 for the first quarter $270 per quarter Fraternity $305 for the pledge period $265 per quarter 4 Sororities 5 Greek Terms & Alphabet
ACTIVE: An initiated member of a fraternity/sorority chapter. ALUMNA/ALUMNI: Any initiated member of a sorority/fraternity who has graduated from college or left college in good standing prior to graduation. BID: A formal invitation to a prospective new member to join a chapter. CHAPTER: A group of collegians, officially chartered and recognized at a given college or university. CONTINUOUS OPEN RECRUITMENT (COR): Informal membership recruitment process when bids may be extended and accepted at any time during the school year other than during Forma Recruitment. DISAFFILIATION: Temporarily removing oneself from their chapter to assist during the Panhellenic General Information recruitment process. EXCHANGE: A social event, usually a themed mixer, between a fraternity and sorority. GREEK: A term applied to all sororities and fraternities. The Panhellenic Creed Potential Member Bill of Rights FORMAL RUSH: Organized by the Interfraternity Council, formal rush is a week of scheduled events showcasing each fraternity. This is held during the Fall and Spring We, as the Undergraduate Members of • The right to be treated as an individual. quarters. women’s fraternities, stand for good • The right to be fully informed about the HAZING: Hazing includes any action, participated in voluntarily or involuntarily, by scholarship, for guarding of good health, recruitment process. any member of an organization that causes, or is likely to cause, physical, mental, or for maintenance of fine standards, and • The right to ask questions and to receive emotional harm. for serving, to the best of our ability, true and objective answers from Sigma Rho INITIATION: The formal ceremony in which a man/woman begins full membership in a our college community. Cooperation for Chis and members. furthering fraternity life, in harmony with The right to be treated with respect. chapter. • its best possibilities, is the idea that shall • The right to be treated as a capable and INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL: The governing body of Interfraternity Council guide our fraternity activities. mature person without being patronized. fraternities. • The right to ask how and why and receive LEGACY: A sister/brother, daughter/son or granddaughter/grandson of an initiated We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service straight answers. member of a sorority or fraternity. through the development of character • The right to have and express opinions to NEW MEMBER: A member of a fraternity or sorority who has not yet been initiated inspired by the close contact and deep Sigma Rho Chis. PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION: The governing body of the Panhellenic sororities on the friendship of individual fraternity and • The right to have inviolable confidentiality UCSD Campus. Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide when sharing information with Sigma Rho and wise human service, through mutual Chis. PHILANTHROPY: A charitable project sponsored by a fraternity, sorority, or the Greek respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by • The right to make informed choices without Community. which we strive to live. undue pressure from others. POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): The term used to describe a man or woman seeking membership in a Panhellenic or IFC organization. PNMs were previously called “rushees”. RECRUITMENT: A process that refers to the mutual selection process in which those seeking membership in an IFC or Panhellenic chapter participate. Formerly referred to as “rush”. RITUAL: The ceremonies celebrated and conducted by every chapter; SIGMA RHO CHI: A member of a Panhellenic sorority who disaffiliates during formal recruitment and assists potential new members through the recruitment process, similar to an OL (Orientation Leader) for students going through orientation. Recruitment Counselors
Αα Alpha Ζζ Zeta Λλ Lambda Ππ Pi Φφ Phi Panhellenic trains a group of recruitment counselors, known as Sigma Rho Chis, for the purpose Ββ Beta Ηη Eta Μμ Mu Ρρ Rho Χχ Chi of providing a more enjoyable and less stressful atmosphere during recruitment. All Sigma Rho Γγ Gamma Θθ Theta Νν Nu Σσ Sigma Ψψ Psi Chis remain disaffiliated from their chapters during recruitment. Disaffiliation enables Sigma Rho Δδ Delta Ιι Iota Ξξ Xi Ττ Tau Ωω Omega Chis to answer questions and guide potential members without bias of preference to a particular Εε Epsilon Κκ Kappa Οο Omicron Υυ Upsilon chapter. Your Sigma Rho Chi will provide information about recruitment and provide a listening ear as you make decisions concerning sorority membership. 6 Sororities Sororities 7 Panhellenic Recruitment Info Alpha Chi Omega Colors: Scarlet Red and Olive Green Open House Night Friday, October 5th: Open House Night Symbol: Lyre and Three Stars Open House Night will definitely surprise you! You will Philanthropy: Victims of Domestic Violence, Becky’s House, Oceanside visit all nine chapters and will get a glimpse of what each Women’s Center, Alpha Chi Omega Foundation has to offer. This night is quite long, so dress casually and comfortably. We also recommend bringing a snack Philanthropic Event: Mr. Alpha Chi, Male Talent Pageant for the night. Website: http://www.ucsdaxo.moonfruit.com/
Saturday, October 6th: Spirit Night Alpha Chi Omega is a national women’s organization that enriches the lives of both Spirit Night allows chapters to showcase their love and its collegiate and alumnae members through lifetime opportunities for friendship, Spirit Night enthusiasm for their chapter. This is definitely a fun-filled, leadership, learning, and service. energetic night. Get ready to meet more women and experience what each chapter has to offer. Snacks and Alpha Chi takes pride in a strong support of sisterhood, academic excellence and refreshments will be provided. The suggested attire is community service through activities such as mentor programs, movie nights, study dressier than the first night. hours and weekly lunch dates in Price Center. We take special pride in our annual philanthropy event, Mr. Alpha Chi, a male talent pageant. Last year alone, Alpha Chi raised over $5,000 for the Oceanside Women’s Resource Center. Sunday, October 7th: Philanthropy Night Philanthropy Night showcases a more serious side of Alpha Chi Omega also enjoys many social events such as Date Dash, Mister for your the chapters – their local and national philanthropies. Sister, and our annual Crush Dance. In addition, we participate in inner-sorority Panhellenic women pride themselves on giving back dinners and exchanges with fraternities to increase and strengthen relations with to their community through various service projects other organizations on campus. throughout the year. During this night you will participate in a community service project with the chapter members. Alpha Chi Omega holds five very important standards of achievement: Academic
Philanthropy Night Refreshments will be provided. Suggested attire for this Excellence, Character, Leadership, Financial Responsibility, and Personal Development. night is casual. We strive to grow together, and mature through these five standards.
Our bonds as sisters are strengthened through our extensive new member program, Monday, October 8th: Preference Night which allows for older members and newer members to get to know each other on Preference Night is the most intimate night of a more personal level. Alpha Chi Omega is also very proud to support our members Recruitment. You will visit up to two chapters and will that are active outside of the Greek community. Boasting leaders in other areas such have an hour to spend with each. At this point you will be as the RA program, Associated Students, Rotaract Club and Camp Kesem, Alpha Chi introduced to a piece of the chapters’ ritual, the unique women are leaders, academically ambitious and all-around caring individuals who aspects that clearly mark the individuality of each chapter. strive to leave a mark everywhere they go. The suggested attire for this evening is semi-formal (dress, skirt, or nice pants). With that, the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega wish you nothing but the best of luck during recruitment! Have fun ladies! We look forward to meeting all of you in October! Tuesday, October 9th: Bid Day!
Preference Night This is the much anticipated day on which you will receive your bids and learn the affiliations of the Sigma Rho Chis. Keep the afternoon and evening open, as some exciting surprises may be in store for you! Meet in the Multi Purpose Room in the new student center at 3:00pm. (Casual Attire)
Register Today at www.panhellenicucsd.org 8 Sororities Sororities 9 Alpha Epsilon Phi Chi Omega Colors: Green and White Colors: Cardinal and Straw Symbol: Column Symbol: Owl Philanthropy: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and The Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Philanthropic Event: Date Auction and Tug-O-War Philanthropic Event: Toga Totter Website: www.chiomega.com/kappalambda Website: http://www.freewebs.com/aephiucsd/index.htm
Chi Omega, as the largest national women’s organization, is committed to the standards of Scholarship, Philanthropy, Sisterhood, Campus Involvement, Career Development, and Personal Growth.
Our national philanthropy is the Make-A-Wish Foundation and, this past year, our chapter granted its first wish, sending a young girl to Paris for the shopping spree of a lifetime. We raise money for Make-A-Wish by hosting our Tug-of-War tournament at the beach and our Dream Date Auction in which fraternity boys are paired with a date package and auctioned off to raise money for our philanthropy. We also sold Valentine Grams in February and participated in a letter writing campaign. We are well on our way to granting another wish through these various endeavors!
As sisters of Alpha Epsilon Phi, we embrace the necessity of personal identity, and Chi Omega inspires its members to become leaders and you can find a Chi O in nearly the importance of loyalty and friendship, which contribute to the development of an every aspect of campus life from student government to residential life, athletics to independent and compassionate woman. Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded in 1909, university enterprises. This past year alone, we received awards for our campus and and is dedicated to helping each woman become the best she can be. We prize community involvement, risk management, scholarship programs, and countless individuality and encourage each member to discover and develop the talents and members have received individual awards for their leadership. abilities that make her unique. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our members as well as our incredible bonds AEPhi began at UCSD on April 20, 2002, when 18 amazing women at UCSD took it of sisterhood. Our members are the heart and soul of why we excel in everything we upon themselves to create a new sorority. These women founded a local chapter, “Tau do. Beyond that, Chi Omega is never short of a shoulder to cry on, a support team to Gamma Alpha”. They dreamt to become part of the national sorority, Alpha Epsilon rely on, or a friend to talk to. They say that when you’re older, you won’t remember Phi. This dream became a reality in the spring of 2003 when they were given the the formulas you learned in chemistry or the topics of all those papers, but you will opportunity to join AEPhi. In the fall of 2003, the first class of Alpha Epsilon Phi was remember the times you spent with your friends. Chi Omega is for a lifetime, a home recruited. They were then initiated into this prestigious sorority on January 12, 2004. you will never forget.
The UCSD chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi received its charter, becoming Alpha Epsilon Phi’s Beta Eta chapter on June 4th, 2006. Beta Eta chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi is only four years old but has already had many accomplishments including our annual “toga- totter” philanthropy where we proudly raise money for the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation while teeter-tottering on campus for 48 hours. The chapter has also received many honors including the highest GPA among all Alpha Epsilon Phi chapters in the country (2004) and Chapter President of the Year (2007).
Just as we value individuality, we also prize togetherness, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging that lasts a lifetime. When you are a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi, you will find there’s always a sister to laugh with you, listen to you, and lend a helping hand. 10 Sororities Sororities 11 Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Colors: Silver, Gold and Blue Colors: Bronze, Pink, and Blue
Symbol: Pearl, Dolphin and Trident Symbol: Anchor Philanthropy: Service for Sight and Golden Anchor Program Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Philanthropic Event: Anchorsplash Philanthropic Event: Cookies For A Cure and Frats At Bat Website: www.ucsddeltagamma.moonfruit.com/ Website: www.tridelta.ucsd.edu
The ladies of Delta Gamma pride themselves on their commitment to fostering high ideals of friendship, promoting educational and cultural interests, creating a true sense of social responsibility, and developing the finest qualities of character. Our symbol is the anchor, which stands for hope, and it has become a symbol we wear proudly and close to our heart. Our colors are bronze, pink and blue, and we are the first and only sorority to have a flower named after them: the Delta Gamma cream- colored rose.
“Do Good” is still the basis of our fraternity, and has become a resonating voice in our endeavors towards Service for Sight, the first nationally established philanthropic Delta Delta Delta is best described by it’s sisters as a “home away from home” and foundation. As strong leaders in the UCSD Greek community, members of Delta that comfortable place that you can come to and know you will be met with the love Gamma coordinate and participate in annual fundraising events such as Anchor Splash and support of your sisters, no matter the situation! It is an organization for women (a synchronized swimming contest), Disco Roller Rink Night, an on campus Jeans Sale who exemplify excellence in academics, leadership and sisterhood and one that offers to give back to the community. Every year, Delta Gamma’s volunteer over 96,000 the opportunity for growth throughout your collegiate and adult life. hours and raise over $1 million dollars nationally.
Tri Deltas strive to establish perpetual bonds of friendships with their sisters, develop As Dee Gee’s, we believe that in order to be successful, a balance between working as women, broaden themselves morally and intellectually, and to assist their sisters in hard and having fun is the best approach. We have applied this mindset and have every way possible. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our heritage and one been rewarded by being winners of the Sisterhood Award, Outstanding New Member another and with a wide array of programming we find a constant way to combine Education, Sophomore Emerging Leader, Greek Woman of the Year, the UCSD tradition with everyday life. Scholastic Achievement award, and CHAPTER OF THE YEAR. However, our involvement is not limited to the Greek community here at UCSD. We pride ourselves for our You will find Tri Deltas involved in every aspect of student life including student diversity and our ability to outreach through campus involvement ranging anywhere government, Panhellenic, athletics, and academics. Tri Deltas are a group of women from Associated Students to Resident Advisors to TA’s and tutors on campus. striving to make college the greatest experience it can be and membership allows this to be a possibility. Study dates, the “No Skippy Jar” for when you don’t skip any Friendships come and go, but memories last forever and Delta Gamma extends their classes for a week, and weekly study hours help sisters stay on top of academics. friendship and wonderful memories to you. In Delta Gamma you can find many While our weekly Grey’s Anatomy night, Dates with a Sister program, and socials allow things: a roommate, a study date, a party date, and a best friend – whatever you are Tri Deltas to constantly strengthen our friendships and sisterhoods while creating long looking for, Delta Gamma’s warm hearts will always welcome you. We look forward to lasting memories. meeting you during Fall Recruitment 2007! Tri Deltas also take great pride in their commitment to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. Since 1999, Tri Delta’s around the nation have helped to donate over 3.5 million dollars and countless service hours to St Jude.
Membership in Tri Delta offers lifelong benefits including sisterhood, leadership, networking, and philanthropy all while aiding sisters in their growth as complete women. We wish you the best during recruitment and look forward to meeting you in the fall! 12 Sororities Sororities 13 Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Colors: Black and Gold Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Symbol: Kite and Twin Stars Symbol: Golden Key Owl Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental, Rose McGill Foundation, Philanthropy: CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates and San Diego Center for Children Philanthropic Event: KATwalk Philanthropic Event: Kappa Kup and Preuss Prom Dress Drive
Website: www.theta.ucsd.edu Website: www.kkg.org
Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded in 1870 at Monmouth College in Illinois. Since then, Kappa has become one of the largest organizations across the United States and parts of Canada with over 134 collegiate chapters. KKG is an organization of women, her that supports life long bonds of friendship, mutual support, opportunities for self-growth, a deep respect for intellectual development, and an understanding and allegiance to positive ethical principles.
Kappa fosters in its women a lifelong learning, by promoting intellectual curiosity and self-confidence, and offers its members a chance to give back to their community through its philanthropic endeavors. In fact last year, Kappa Kappa Gamma received Founded in 1870 as the first Greek-letter fraternity for women, Kappa Alpha Theta the UCSD Greek Philanthropy Award to highlight the significant time and effort put seeks to provide the finest and most rewarding membership experience. Our purpose in by Kappas that gave back to their community. The women of KKG have learned is to support members in education, growth, and personal excellence through to develop their leadership skills by taking advantage of the many opportunities to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and leadership. As the foundation of our diverse get involved within their chapter and on campus. As Kappas, we cherish our strong programming, these core values promote balance and excitement in every Theta supportive sisterhood that continues to strengthen and grow with each new group experience! of women that join. We pride ourselves on our diversity and our unique abilities as intelligent, accomplished, classy women. The ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta do it all! Many of our members are actively involved in extra-curricular activities such as Greek and non-Greek leadership positions, jobs, The sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma look forward to meeting you and extend our and athletics. We also currently hold the Highest Scholarship Award from the annual warmest welcome and best of luck to you in Fall Recruitment. Greek Awards. With balance as an integral part of Kappa Alpha Theta, we highly value socials such as themed exchanges with fraternities, quarterly formals, and of course, sisterhoods! From weekly dinners to snowboarding sisterhoods in Lake Tahoe, and from camping on the beach to running in the La Jolla Half Marathon, Thetas continually show their enthusiasm for life and love for each other. We also have a blast excelling in Inter-Sorority Sports, recently securing 1st Place for Sports Banner at the 2007 Greek Awards.
Kappa Alpha Theta takes great pride in its national philanthropy, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). As advocates for abused and neglected children in the foster care system, CASA volunteers are trained to serve as mentors to the children and speak on their behalf in court. This year we raised money for CASA through our signature philanthropic fashion show, KATwalk—an event that brings all Greek, athletic, cultural, and academic campus organizations together.
Our chapter at UCSD offers $1,000 in need and merit based scholarships, and all of our members are encouraged to apply. Every member also has the opportunity to apply for graduate and undergraduate scholarships through the Kappa Alpha Theta national fraternity. Since 1960, over 5 million dollars have been awarded. Kappa Alpha Theta truly believes that our members are “Thetas for a lifetime” as the women, the experiences, and the ideals that are brought together by this organization will remain with every member, shaping the person she will become. 14 Sororities Sororities 15 Pi Beta Phi Sigma Kappa Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Colors: Violet and Maroon Symbol: Arrow and the Angel Symbol: Heart and Dove Philanthropy: Links to Literacy, Arrowmont School for the Arts, Philanthropy: Alzheimer’s Research, Maine Seacoast Mission and Arrow in the Artic Gerontology and Inherit the Earth Philanthropic Event: Pi Beta Phi Surf Classic Philanthropic Event: Barbie and Ken All Campus Dance Website: www.pibetaphi.org Website: www.sigmakappa.ucsd.edu
Sigma Kappa is a Sorority dedicated to uniting women in sisterhood which lasts a life time as well helping women realize their full potential. Throughout your time at UCSD and in your future, you will make lifelong friends, but it’s in Sigma Kappa where you will have the opportunity for individual growth through academic excellence, social networking, leadership, and contribution to philanthropic activities that will take you wherever you want to go in your life. Sigma Kappa offers something for everyone, from sports, formals, and exchanges, to opportunities for leadership, campus involvement, and sisterhood. Sigma Kappa gives you many experiences and benefits that are not found in many organizations. When you meet a Pi Phi, you realize immediately that there’s something unique about her. The ladies of Pi Beta Phi are a group of classy women, who have an unmatched In Sigma Kappa, we pride ourselves as being one of the largest contributors to level of integrity and commitment to excellence and a general aura of potential Alzheimer’s Research in the nation. We support this cause through our tradition of that sets this organization apart form the pack. We have a long, rich history that is an All-Campus Barbie and Ken Dance. Through this exciting event, we have raised steeped in tradition and values, and we still live by the ideals set forth by our Founders thousands of dollars to support Alzheimer’s Research and invited the campus to in 1867 today. participate in a fun night of music, dancing, snacks, and mingling.
The mission of Pi Beta Phi is to promote friendship, develop women of intellect Sigma Kappa enjoys being an active participant in all social and philanthropic events and integrity, cultivate leadership potential and enrich lives through community in the Greek and campus community. From being on the winning Greek Week team, service. Pi Beta Phi revolves around our “Leading with Values” program, which to having creative exchanges, gorgeous formals, fun invites, and contributing to other enriches members with organizational knowledge, good citizenship, intellectual philanthropic events, Sigma Kappa’s make memories which last a lifetime. We believe development, and leadership development. Pi Beta Phi offers lifelong benefits such as that social enrichment and campus involvement is an important benefit one gains sisterhood, personal development, networking, opportunities for service, and mentor from being a part of Sigma Kappa. relationships. Here at Sigma Kappa, we are so excited to participate in recruitment and look forward Pi Beta Phi was the first organization of college women founded as a national fraternity to meeting many amazing women. As a member, you have the opportunity to be part for women, the first to have a national philanthropy, and the first to have an alumni of a sisterhood that has blossomed from five founders to over 151,000 members with department and an Alumni Advisory Committee for each collegiate chapter. Our local 105 collegiate chapters and 114 alumnae chapters. philanthropy event is the Annual Pi Beta Phi Surf Classic where members from within the Greek community, UCSD, SDSU, and USD come together for a day of surfing and beach fun to raise money for Links to Literacy and other local literacy programs.
Our national philanthropy, Links to Literacy assists in increasing literacy in communities around the US and Canada. We have developed CAR (Champions Are Readers). Literacy Program, where we help children in the 3rd grade develop better reading skills and encourage a life long love of reading. CAR Programming includes a reading enrichment program for schools in the San Diego area during a designated moth of the school year, and consists of a recognition ceremony at the completion of the program.
We would like to wish you the best for recruitment 2007 and look forward to meeting you in the Fall! 16 GO GREEK! GO GREEK! 17 18 Fraternities Fraternities 19 Alpha Epsilon Pi Colors: Blue and Gold
Philanthropy: Shaare Zedek and Chai Lifeline
Philanthropic Event: Hunger Relief Bike-a-Thon and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Charity Film Festival IFC General Information Website: www.sdaepi.com The purpose of the Interfraternity Council shall be to govern the member fraternities, to promote intellectual, philanthropic, fraternal and social values Alpha Epsilon Pi is UCSD’s Jewish Fraternity. In our 10 years we had the of the fraternities at the University of California, San Diego, and to maintain highest average GPA every year, have cooperation between these fraternities, their respective international competed in all intra-mural sports, have headquarters, alumnus, the surrounding community. become a dominant player in inter- fraternal sports, and have been awarded For more information for specific for their philanthropic work, Jewish chapters rush please contact the communal work, as well as their risk following individuals: management. Alpha Epsilon Pi has also won UCSD IFC Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapter of the Year twice and has won Oren Tevet- [email protected] International AEPi Chapter of the Year three times in the past five years. We have events with every sorority yearly and enjoy Beta Chi Theta a number of exciting brotherhood events throughout each quarter. We are looking Artem Kliatchko- [email protected] forward to a strong rush and meeting quality gentlemen to enhance our already thriving brotherhood. Delta Sigma Phi Jason Habel- [email protected]
Lambda Chi Alpha Farraz Ellahie- [email protected]
Pi Kappa Alpha IFC Fall Rush 2007 Luke Gregarson –[email protected] Important Dates Sigma Alpha Mu Chad Victorino- [email protected] Go Greek Information Session September 25th Sigma Chi 5-7pm Ben Cohen- [email protected] Price Center Ballrooms Sigma Nu IFC Fall Info Night Robbie Holmes- [email protected] October 8th Sigma Phi Epsilon 7pm Peter Jang- [email protected] Great Hall Tau Kappa Epsilon IFC Fall Rush Michael Merritt- [email protected] October 8th-12th 20 Fraternities Fraternities 21 Beta Chi Theta Delta Sigma Phi Colors: Black, White and Silver Colors: White and Nile Green
Philanthropy: Various Philanthropies Philanthropy: American Red Cross
Philanthropic Event: Various events throughout the year Philanthropic Event: Various events throughout the year
Website: www.ucsd.betachitheta.com Website: www.deltasig.org
Beta Chi Theta was founded at UCLA on At the close of the 19th century, in order to form a more enlightened society, one June 2nd, 1999 by 8 gentleman as an open to members of all faiths, Delta Sigma Phi was founded in the year 1899. Since embodiment of the bond of Brotherhood its inception, Delta Sigma Phi has sought to foster the brotherhood of man as well they shared. Even today this vision is as the enlightenment of its brothers. 85 years later, in La Jolla, California, the Zeta shared by the 500 Brothers nationwide, at Sigma chapter was founded of the most outgoing, athletic, and chivalrous men UCSD 11 chapters and colonies. The foundation could muster, a tradition that carries on to this day. Delta Sigma Phi prides itself on for Beta Chi Theta was built on the primary it’s brotherhood and the loyalty each man in the fraternity shows to one another. We principle of Brotherhood, Tradition, excel in sports, academics, and putting together the largest social functions in the Service to Humanity, promoting South greater San Diego area. Our large base of alumni living in San Diego provides support Asian Awareness, Academic Excellence, in many ways for our fraternity. Our pledge period, lasting only five weeks, is when and striving to create a unified nationwide you will meet some of the closest acquaintances of your life. UCSD can be a hard place network. to survive if you don’t at least have a group of diverse, loyal friends. Delta Sigma Phi, however, is not merely a group of friends; it is a Brotherhood, and a way of life. Come As a new member of the North American Inter-Fraternity Conference (NIC), Beta Chi out to rush week and see what the Brotherhood of Delta Sigma Phi is all about. Theta’s Zeta Chapter is the newest member of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at UCSD. Originally founded on June 2nd, 2003, the gentleman of Zeta Chapter continue to promote the principles that the founders envisioned. We consider ourselves well-rounded men who excel in academia, business, and promoting a healthy social environment at UCSD. We continue to support various philanthropies including Breast Cancer Research, AIDS Research, Doctors Offering Charitable Services, National Bone Marrow Registry and Safe Driving.
We also strive to support our local San Diego community through various community service events and also support our fellow UCSD student organizations in their philanthropic endeavours.
Our brothers pride themselves on the bonds that are created during their time here at UCSD which is evident by the continued support of our alumni base throughout the world. These bonds are stronger than just a group of close friends, but the Ultimate BROTHERHOOD. 22 Fraternities Fraternities 23 Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha Colors: Green, Gold and Purple Colors: Garnett and Old Gold
Philanthropy: North American Food Drive Philanthropy: Stand Up for Kids
Philanthropic Event: Watermelon Bash Philanthropic Event: Powder Puff Football and Pi Kappa Alpha Street Jam
Website: www.pibetalca.com Website: pikeucsd.com
Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest We, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha, come from different men’s general fraternities in North America and diverse backgrounds, yet we are all bound by with over 250,000 members at more that very similar ideals. We all possess four characteristics 200 universities. which we try our best to live up to every day. We are scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen. These Nationally, Lambda Chi Alpha has abolished qualities compromise S.L.A.G., the uniting force hazing and pledging. Locally, we have not behind our fraternity. It is these qualities, which only eliminated both of these concepts, brought us numerous UCSD Inter-Fraternity Council but we continue to motivate other Greek chapter awards, three consecutive sports banners, the chapters and their members to adopt similar most NCAA athletes, and various other chapter and policies. Our open motto is Vir Quisque individual awards in our short history at UCSD. Vir, directly translated meaning “Every man a man.” To us, every brother, associated member, and individual is created equally, College is not only about classes and tests, it is about shaping yourself and your and should be treated accordingly. Brotherhood is not established through hazing, future. Pi Kappa Alpha will provide you with the resources and experiences to cultivate tests, mandatory events/education, but rather should be fostered through social and yourself into a truly exceptional individual. With over 80 active members, we have a business interactions. strong network of internship opportunities, academic resources, intramural teams, and social opportunities. Whether you are seeking a chance to find similar individuals Lambda Chi Alpha is also the most diverse fraternity at UCSD. We welcome gentlemen to pursue your career goals or simply want to find guys who you will be able to have with assorted backgrounds and interests. We have athletes, entrepreneurs, writers, fun with – Pi Kappa Alpha offers it all. musicians, scientists, engineers, comedians and much more. A commitment to joining Pi Kappa Alpha is not one that starts and ends during your Lambda Chi Alpha seeks men of good character, passion, and ambition. A fraternity time at the University, but stays with you for the rest of your life. Pi Kappa Alpha does not define your place boasts the strongest alumni network with brothers in professional sports, the US within this campus, and Senate, and entertainment industry among other fields. Joining Pi Kappa Alpha is you should never expect adhering to a higher standard, one that unites brothers from over 200 chapters a fraternity to provide for nationwide. you without expectations of reciprocity. Our College moves fast and you don’t want to miss a moment. The brotherhood within Pi members make our Kappa Alpha is strong, and the lifelong friendships, experiences and memories that fraternity, not the other are forged are unparalleled. Pi Kappa Alpha is America’s leading fraternity, and the way around. If you are Kappa Phi chapter is comprised of some of UCSD’s finest men. We invite you to see if searching for good you are interested in becoming a part of the long-standing tradition of Pi Kappa Alpha. times, every fraternity at UCSD meets the criteria. Lambda Chi Alpha offers entertainment, and much, much more. Class, Equality, diversity, and ambition define Lambda Chi Alpha. Remember… work hard, play hard. 24 Fraternities Fraternities 25 Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Colors: Purple and White Colors: Blue and Old Gold
Philanthropy: The Alzheimer’s Assocation Philanthropy: The Children’s MIracle Network
Philanthropic Event: Sammy Sand Sculptures Philanthropic Event: Derby Days
Website: www.samucsd.com Website: www.sigmachiucsd.com
Every incoming student has a variety of different paths he may choose to take during his journey through college. The college years are meant for an individual to grow and develop into a better person that will become successful and ready for the outside world. You may ask - How is growth and development part of becoming a Sigma Alpha Mu? You name it. Becoming a Sammy comes with such things as respect, brotherhood, athletics, leadership, and scholarship. This year Sigma Alpha Mu continues its hard earned tradition of strength in brotherhood and development of leaders. I was nervous coming into my first year at UCSD because I didn’t know what I wanted to study or what extracurricular activities I wanted to be a part of. After two quarters Whatever reason you are personally looking for in a fraternity, Sammy has your at UCSD, I felt that something was missing from my equation. All the pieces were not answer. If you’re interested in athletics, Sigma Alpha Mu fields virtually every adding up and a large part of that was because I had trouble finding a solid group of Intramural sport each quarter. Sammy strives for academic success as well with active friends to surround myself with. I found Sigma Chi in the spring of my freshman year members in the chapter spanning various majors and offering help to others. On the and my college experience has never been the same since. other end of the spectrum, If you’re looking for entertainment and social life, then Sammy can serve as your social outlet to the rest of the campus. I was introduced to an organization that asked a lot from me and challenged me to live up to the goals that I had set out for myself. You see, Sigma Chi is not just about The aspect that sets Sammy apart from other chapters is one of the most important “brotherhood”, it is about taking that brotherhood that we established since the first aspects of Sigma Alpha Mu, leadership. Joining Sammy will allow you to make a day of pledge quarter and using it to hold each accountable for our actions, words, difference. It will allow you to take part in shaping a chapter that has been established and personal goals. We pride ourselves on being gentlemen, scholars, and leaders at UCSD for over 20 years. Now take time aside to think about what you personally at UCSD, who are always looking to improve ourselves and the organization that has want to gain out of a fraternity. Rush Sammy for the answers. given us distinction at UCSD. To whomever is reading this, I suggest that you find the chapter that fits you the best. All of our chapters will change your life one way or another. Not everyone is looking for a Sigma Chi experience, and the most important part of a college career is surrounding yourself with a group of guys who are not only comfortable to be around, but who are also going to help you achieve what you are looking for in the Greek Community. If you are looking for an organization that is going to challenge you, build character, and establish long lasting friendships for the rest of your life, then Sigma Chi may be for you. 26 Fraternities Fraternities 27 Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Colors: Black and Gold Colors: Purple and Red
Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Philanthropy: Junior Diabetes Research Foundation
Philanthropic Event: Sandblast Sorority Volleyball Touranment and Philanthropic Event: SigEp Series Trick or Treat for Hunger Website: www.ucsdsigmanu.com Website: www.sigepucsd.com
Ask any one of us what the best part of our college experience has been and you will hear: semiformal in Rosarito or The Black and White Affair downtown, formal in Vegas or that ONE exchange (when Shingo did WHAT?), the date you brought to Treehugger or the game where Ray caught that sweet touchdown.... Whatever you hear, it will be one of the timeless memories that Sigma Nu provides its members.
When asked, the first thing I’d tell you is that it is a great time. Joining Sigma Nu is a way to make those legendary college memories we all dream of having.
Our brotherhood is what sets us apart and makes us Sigma Nu. We are a diverse group of young men and through our pledge program and our experiences we establish unbreakable bonds. These friendships are what account for those unforgettable memories and make our organization such a rich, amusing, enduring part of our lives , no matter if we are Trick or Treating for Hunger, winning an IFC football game, or singing The White Star of Sigma Nu.
On behalf of our chapter, I encourage you, new freshman or fourth year transfer, excited or skeptic about fraternity life, to come check us out. You’ll probably find The UCSD chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is the best fraternity on campus. Sigma Phi that talking to the guys at a Sigma Nu rush event is just like talking to your buddies Epsilon, or SigEp, is composed of Balanced Men, award winning programs, and the from home. That’s how it was for me; after meeting everyone and hearing the stories best experiences that any fraternity can offer. These features were only achieved they had to tell, I knew that Sigma Nu was the only organization I wanted to be part through the strong support that Sigma Phi Epsilon’s national headquarters offers of. Now, Sigma Nu has been my life for the last two years, and I look forward to the its chapters and members. SigEp is the nation’s largest fraternity with over 14,000 memories and the new friendships to come. undergraduate members and an Educational Foundation endowment of over $11 million dollars (both firsts for any national fraternity). Furthermore, in the Spring of 2005, SigEp became the first national fraternity with a national GPA surpassing 3.0. In another fraternity first, Sigma Phi Epsilon developed the ‘Balanced Man’ program in 1991, which abolished pledgeship, instituted year-round recruitment, and lifestyle values based on the three cardinal principles for its membership (which SigEp at UCSD participates in). Additionally, SigEp was the first national fraternity to provide financial assistance to brothers for graduate school through the ‘Resident Scholar’ program.
At UCSD, SigEp is approaching its 20th anniversary in February as strong as it has ever been. As the President of SigEp at UCSD, I invite you to ask your classmates and colleagues about SigEp as our reputation as an outstanding chapter is well known throughout campus. Above all, I implore you to stop anyone you see wearing the letters Sigma Phi Epsilon, (be it on library walk, in price center, or in class) and ask him yourself what SigEp is all about. I guarantee you that the “frat-boy” image that so many of us come to UCSD with will be shattered once you speak to a brother in Sigma Phi Epsilon. 28 Fraternities 29 Tau Kappa Epsilon Frequently Asked Questions Colors: Red Cherry and Gray Why would I want to belong to a fraternity or sorority? Many students find that becoming involved reduces the campus to a comfortable Philanthropy: Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimer’s Foundation size and helps them persist to graduation. Statistics show that fraternity and sorority involvement not only make a positive impact on a student’s college experience, but life Philanthropic Event: Project TKE beyond graduation as well. Website: www.ucsdtke.com How much time does a Greek organization take? Will I have time for school? As a general rule, most fraternities have Sunday night meetings and most sororities On November 14, 1981 Pi-Xi chapter of Tau have Monday night meetings. Both will offer other optional brotherhood/sisterhood Kappa Epsilon became the first fraternity at nights, scholarship and philanthropy opportunities throughout the week. Your first UCSD and paved the way for our current Greek quarter will give you plenty of chances to meet other Greeks through social events and System. Our charter was received on May 28, campus-wide activities. In the Greek system, there is always a wide variety of activities 1983, which marked the focal point of the for you to be involved. Like most extracurricular activities, “you will get out of it what Greek system at the University of California, you put in,” however this can very from quarter to quarter. Chapters will accommodate San Diego. for many things to allow you the time you need to focus on your school and still be involved. Tau Kappa Epsilon is now the largest fraternity in the world with over 270 active collegiate Will I still be able to work while in a Greek Organization? chapters throughout the United States and In today’s world very few students can attend college without outside employment. Canada. Famous Tekes include Elvis Presley, Chapters recognize this and work with members to meet financial and attendance Ronald Reagan, Willie Nelson, Les Paul, Vanilla obligations. Many students find sorority and fraternity membership an advantage in Ice, Terry Bradshaw, Merv Griffin, Conrad that networking with alumnae can often produce job possibilities. Hilton and many more. What do I do if I cannot visit every chapter? These are all well-rounded men; selected not For IFC Recruitment, sometimes chapters will overlap events because it is difficult to for wealth, rank, and honor, but for personal schedule around classes. It is important to attend IFC Info Night (October 8th/7pm/ wealth and character. ERC Great Hall) and meet as many of the members at each booth in order to gain an initial feel for which chapter might be right for you. For Panhellenic Recruitment, you Thus, I now invite you to be the part of the will be contacted by a Sigma Rho Chi prior to formal recruitment who will review the experience, to engrave your name in the schedule with you, if you have to miss any of the parties you will have the option to pages of history, to make a change, and to be a part of something that truly defines submit a letter to this chapter explaining your situation and letting them know about greatness. I welcome you to explore and discover what TKE is all about. I promise you, yourself. there are no regrets. How do I determine which fraternity or sorority is right for me? Making the choice to join a fraternity or sorority is a great decision no matter which chapter you join! It is truly a personal decision, but it will help you to keep an open mind as you meet the men and women. Listening to stereotypes will not allow you to really get to know about the organization and how they excel at UCSD.
What if I don’t fit in with the typical “Greek” image? Unlike the typical display of Greeks in movies and television, Greek Life at UCSD is composed of a unique group of individuals. Recruitment is all about finding the organization that you feel most comfortable and with nine sororities and ten fraternities there is a place for everyone.
How do I register for recruitment? To register for sorority recruitment visit www.panhellenicucsd.org and click the link for Fall Recruitment 2007. Please note there is a fee to participate in the formal Panhellenic Association recruitment and you must register online by October 3rd. Register today! To participate in IFC rush attend their Info Night on October 8th. Important Dates
September 25th October 7th All Greek Information Session Panhellenic Philanthropy Night 5-7PM 1PM PC Ballrooms Price Center
September 30th October 8th All Campus Block Party Panhellenic Preference Night Sun God Lawn 3PM Price Center October 1st E E K L I F E • C O M M U N • G R I T Y S N S E R V T I O I C Z A E • N I L A E A G D R E R O S T H Panhellenic Fall Info Night October 8th N I E P D U T CENTER FOR S
E E K L I F E • C O M M U N • G R I T Y S N S E R V T I O I C Z A E • STUDENT INVOLVEMENT I L N A E A G D R E O R 7-9PM Interfraternity Council Info Night S T H N I E P D U T CENTER FOR S STUDENT INVOLVEMENT PC Ballrooms 7PM UC San Diego
I F E • C O M R E E K L M U N I T S • G Y S E O N RV T I I C E Z A • N I L Great Hall A E A G D R E R O S T H N I E P D U T CENTER FOR October 2nd S STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Panhellenic Fair October 9th 11-2PM Panhellenic Bid Day Sun God Lawn 3PM GO GREEK MultiPurpose Room October 5th Panhellenic Open House October 8th-12th 2PM Interfraternity Council Rush Price Center
October 6th Panhellenic Spirit Night 1PM GO GREEK Price Center
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