GREEK LIFE 101 Women 6 ACTIVE WOMEN’S GREEK ORGANIZATIONS
CERES Sigma Alpha Gamma Phi Beta Sigma Alpha Iota Kappa Alpha Sigma Theta Phi Alpha 3 GREEK GOVERNING BODIES
United Greek Council (UGC) Women’s Greek Council (WGC) – All Women’s Chapters Panhellenic (Theta Phi Alpha and Gamma Phi Beta) Interfraternity Council (IFC) – All Men’s Chapters OTHER GREEK LIFE GROUPS
GPA – Greeks Promoting Awareness Order of Omega - Greek Honor Society UNITED GREEK COUNCIL (UGC)
The official elected board to review and recommend policy regarding Greek student life issues at UW-Platteville. It is comprised of members from all Greek Chapters Representative and executive positions are open to any general Greek member. The vision and intent of this organization is to strengthen the Greek community while maintaining a strong, positive relationship with the university, community, and the City of Platteville. WOMEN’S GREEK COUNCIL (WGC)
Develop and maintain women’s Greek Life, inter-chapter relations, and the spirit of friendship and cooperation among Greeks, other student organizations, and non- affiliated students. Promote grander scholarship and intellectual achievement. Panhellenic is a standing committee of Women’s Greek Council and governs the two Panhellenic members on our campus (Gamma Phi Beta & Theta Phi Alpha) PANHELLENIC The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), founded in 1902, is an umbrella organization for 26 International/National women’s sororities. Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae. The UW-Platteville Greek Life Community is proud to have 2 sororities on campus: Gamma Phi Beta & Theta Phi Alpha. 9/19 – 5 pm – Panhellenic Info. Night – Markee Pioneer Student Center, Platteville Rooms GPA – GREEKS PROMOTING AWARENESS
To promote inter-organization collaboration regarding the awareness of being a healthy Greek at UW-Platteville. To share GPA information and solutions of mutual interest to all parties involved. To assist in the Greek Community, Health Services, and AODA to educate students on high risk drinking issues with proactive and progressive bystander intervention programming. To promote health educational information and programs to all Greek organizations and campus. ORDER OF OMEGA
Recognize those students who have attained a high standard of academics (3.0 gpa and higher) and leadership within inter-Greek activities, to encourage them to continue along this path, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment. Provide scholastic strategies for the entire Greek community to encourage strong scholastics. Bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of UW- Platteville’s fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. GREEK LIFE
Academic Achievement As a community, we strive for academic success. Members are required to meet a 2.5 GPA each semester Civic Outreach Community service (volunteering) and philanthropy (raising monetary items) are big components of Greek Life at UW-Platteville. 8,833 hours of community service during the 2015-2016 academic year with 66% reporting The WOMEN had 82% submit for a total of 5,646 hours of community service. CERES (CERES)
International Women’s Fraternity Chapter An agricultural women’s fraternity, yet members study a variety of academic fields “The object of our fraternity is to build the whole person to effect bonds of sisterhood and unify CERES as a comprehensive entity. CERES is committed to building qualities of leadership, to building meaningful fellowship, and to build a desire for scholastic achievement.” Commitment, Agriculture, Leadership, Fellowship, & Scholarship CERES RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
9/9 – 6:30 pm – Dairy Days Truck Pulls – 500 W. Main St 9/13 – 7:00 pm – Ice Cream Sundaes - 500 W. Main St 9/15 – 6:00 pm – Playing Sand Volleyball – 845 W. Madison St 9/16 – 6:30 pm – Supper and Bonfire - 500 W. Main St 9/20 – 6:00 pm – Making Mocktails - 500 W. Main St 9/22 – 6:00 pm – Short Presentation – Russell Hall Room 127 GAMMA PHI BETA (GFB) International Panhellenic Sorority “We build confident women of character who celebrate sisterhood and make a difference in the world around us.” Love, Labor, Learning, Loyalty GAMMA PHI BETA RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
9/19 – 5 pm – Panhellenic Info. Night – Markee Pioneer Student Center, Platteville Rooms 9/21 – 5 pm – Info. Rounds and Game Night – Bridgeway Multipurpose Room 9/23 – 5 pm – Why Fit In When You Were Born To Stand Out? – Bridgeway Multipurpose Room 9/27 – 6 pm – Learn What Makes Us STRONG WOMEN: Philanthropy, Volunteering, and Sisterhood – Bridgeway Multipurpose Room KAPPA ALPHA SIGMA (KAS) Local Women’s Chapter "In our search to find what makes up the ideal "K" we found that she should be honest and loyal to herself as well as the entire organization. She needs to be open-minded and understand that respect is earned and shouldn't just be expected. She shows pride in her sorority by demonstrating knowledge of the history and the objectives behind it.” Love, Hope, Charity, Honesty, Loyalty, Obedience, Self-Help KAPPA ALPHA SIGMA RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE 9/12 – 6:00 pm – Berry Yo – Markee Heritage Hall 9/14 – 5:00 pm – Cookout and Volleyball – Circle Volleyball Court 9/15 – 5:30 pm – Water Balloon Kickball – 520 W. Main St 9/20 – 6:00 pm – Minute To Win It – 520 W. Main St 9/22 – 6:00 pm – Movie Night – 520 W. Main St 9/26 – 6:00 pm – Craft Night – 520 W. Main St 9/28 – 7:00 pm – Watch Men’s Soccer – Ralph E. Davis Stadium SIGMA ALPHA (SA) Professional Agriculture Sorority Motto: Women Excelling in Agriculture Involved in numerous School of Agriculture and campus events – Ag in the Classroom is their national service project Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship SIGMA ALPHA RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
9/12 – 6:30 pm – Information Dinner – Russel 1st Floor Chairs 9/13 – 5:30 pm – Cookout – Russell 1st Floor Chairs 9/15 – 6:30 pm – Trivia Night – 845 W. Madison St 9/21 – 6:00 pm – Craft Night – Russell 1st Floor Chairs SIGMA ALPHA IOTA (SAI) International Music Women’s Fraternity “Sigma Alpha Iota is a women's Greek organization which encourages, nurtures, and supports the art of music.” Built on our symphony: goodness of life, beauty of art, sincerity and universal peace, …loving service, wisdom, and understanding. SIGMA ALPHA IOTA RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
SAI's national bylaws require students to be on campus for at least one semester before they can receive a bid. However, students who are interested in learning about SAI are welcome to attend all recruitment events. Look for recruitment schedule information in Doudna's first floor lounge! THETA PHI ALPHA (QFA) Member of the National Panhellenic Conference Social Sorority “As members of Theta Phi Alpha, We always uphold our core values of sisterhood, service and scholarship. We are guided through our service and sisterhood by our values.” Justice, Wisdom, Honor, Faith, Loyalty, & Truth THETA PHI ALPHA RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
9/19 – 5 pm – Panhellenic Info. Night – Markee Pioneer Student Center, Platteville Rooms 9/21 – 5 pm – Info. Rounds and Game Night – Bridgeway Multipurpose Room 9/23 – 6 pm – Cookout with Theta Phi – Southwest Multipurpose Room 9/27 – 5 pm – Paradise Crafting for Camp Friendship – Southwest Multipurpose Room QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF What do I want to get out of joining a Greek Chapter? Which Greek Chapter(s) fits with the values I already have? What does(do) the Greek Chapter(s) offer me? What can I offer the Greek Chapter(s)? How much will it cost to join? How much time will it take to be a new member the first semester? And other semesters? FIVE TIPS
1. Become familiar with the Greek Alphabet and how to pronounce letters. See Guide to Pioneer Life page 17 2. Recruitment (learning about the chapter) verse Rush (See, Like, OK, Join). 3. Community Service – volunteering time to provide service or skills. 4. Philanthropy – collecting items of monetary value ($, clothing, food, & etc.) to give to a charitable or needy group. 5. Take your time, join when you are ready. Going Greek is a lifetime commitment. NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Check out the Guide to Pioneer Life and the PioneerLink Greek Life page or individual Chapter page. QUESTIONS FOR US?
Any future Greek Life questions can be sent to Valerie Wetzel, [email protected] or visit the Pioneer Involvement Center in the Markee Pioneer Student Center for more information!