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Center for Fraternity 2019 – 2020 & Sorority Life 1 WELCOME TO STATE UNIVERSITY

We are excited that you chose to be a part of Beaver Nation and I know you will enjoy being an OSU student. Being in college is an amazing time to follow your educational passion/ interests while being involved in out of class experiences that complements your interests. You will get the opportunity to learn about internships, research, leadership, service projects and many other ways that will support your academic progress. Your success is our success and we are committed to you being successful at OSU.

As your Dean of Students, I encourage you to connect with our office. The Office of Student Life provides educational and developmental opportunities to help students make informed decisions about your success. Our team is ready to assist you as you navigate our campus. We partner with faculty, staff, parents, and community members in our afforded effort to continue creating an environment that is welcoming where students feel a sense of belonging. Whether we are the first or last office that you visit, we are here to help you continue enjoying your experience as you persist to completing your degree.

Member of Kappa As an international public with students from all over the world, we are Dam Proud that you chose to pursue your education at Oregon State University! I wish you the best of luck during your time here and remember, Go Beavs!

Enthusiastically,

...we are committed to Dr. Kevin A. Dougherty you being successful Associate Vice & Dean Of Students at OSU. Oregon State University

2 3 FIND YOUR PLACE OSU Fraternity & IN OUR COMMUNITY Sorority Experience For over a century, both OSU and fraternities & sororities conducting themselves in accordance with the shared values and have benefited from the mutual relationship shared between expectations of their affiliate inter/national organizations and the Joining a fraternity or sorority can be one of the best ways to find OSU, but also within the local Corvallis community. Studies show the community and the institution. Fraternities and sororities University. The fraternities and sororities listed in this booklet your “home away from home” at Oregon State and make a large that students who are engaged with student organizations, like provide a valuable component of the undergraduate experience are the only social fraternities and sororities recognized by and in campus feel much smaller. There are 47 chapters on campus fraternities and sororities, are more successful academically and and complement the curricular and co-curricular aims of the good standing with Oregon State University. that are a member of one of five communities, the Collective are more likely to graduate. University. Fraternities and sororities recognized by OSU are Greek Council (CGC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National A Relationship Statement is executed annually between OSU College is a time to build memories and gain friends that will last expected to maintain this history of positive contribution by Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), or and its fraternities and sororities. This document formalizes the a lifetime. We know that college is full of choices, and we are glad the Unified Greek Council (UGC). We believe there is a place for shared values and expectations that are instrumental in ensuring you’ve made the choice to get to know our chapters. We urge you everyone in our diverse community of over 3,200 students. Frater- a mutually beneficial relationship between all parties. Among to get to know our organizations for yourself and make the best nities and sororities have a rich history at OSU and have been on the specific areas and criteria addressed within the Relationship decision for you about which group to join. campus for over 137 years. The first national organization, Alpha Statement are: Tau Omega, was established on campus in 1882. Please take time to browse through this publication and acquaint • Leadership Development yourself with all that fraternity and sorority life has to offer. If Our community shares several core principles: Friendship, Schol- • Academic Achievement arship, Leadership, Inclusivity, Philanthropy and Service. The you’re still not sure if ‘going Greek’ is right for you, we encourage community shared vision statement is: “United by a common bond, you to learn more about these organizations by checking out the • Risk Reduction & Management we are a diverse community dedicated to scholarship, leadership fall recruitment/membership intake processes. • Diversity & Inclusion and service.” Our members live these values each day and strive Once again, welcome to Oregon State University. We offer you our • Membership Development toward this vision in the events and programs they plan and in best wishes for every success during your time here. And get used the membership experiences our chapters offer. Membership in a • Campus Engagement & Community Service to saying it — “Go Beavs!” fraternity or sorority not only allows you to get more involved at • Advising & Alumni Relations • Community Standards

This Relationship Statement serves as the basis for ensuring the positive presence and continued contributions of fraternities and sororities at Oregon State University, and that each is working collaboratively to enable each other to meet and exceed their individual missions and goals. To view the full text of this agreement, visit oregonstate.edu/cfsl.

4 5 Fraternities & Sororities at OSU share six core community values:

Scholarship: Fraternities and sororities at Oregon State University strive for academic excellence. Each chapter has specific grade requirements for students to achieve and maintain Community Service: In conjunction with philanthropy, active membership and provides their members with resources to each fraternity and sorority participates in numerous community promote academic success. Fraternity and sorority membership service events each year to engage with the Corvallis and offers many options to help new members transition academically surrounding communities. Last year, OSU’s Fraternity and Sorority from high school to college, including educational programs Community logged more than 63,000 hours of community and workshops, study hours, tutoring programs, and more. As a service. Commitment to civic engagement encourages growth as result, the All-Greek GPA is consistently at or above the All- servant leaders and allows members to help others in the world Undergraduate average. around us.

Philanthropy: Fraternities and sororities sponsor a variety Friendship: With a large student body at OSU, it is easy for of philanthropic fundraisers that raise over $300,000 annually new students to be overwhelmed with life on campus. Fraternity to support local and national nonprofit organizations. These and sorority membership eases the transition and enriches the fundraisers include athletic tournaments, haunted houses, college experience by encouraging the development of sincere lip sync competitions, and more. relationships within a tight-knit community of over 3,200 students. The lifelong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood made Inclusivity: United by a common bond, the OSU Greek in fraternities and sororities are unmatched by any other student community is a diverse community that strives for inclusivity of all organization. people regardless of age, ethnicity, race, culture, gender identity or expression religion, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Leadership: Developing leadership skills in all members is a We hope to promote a welcoming environment for all students fundamental goal of every organization. Fraternities and sororities on campus where all members and guests feel supported and offer a variety of leadership positions within their chapters and accepted. opportunities also exist in the Fraternity/Sorority Community at large. Members are also leaders on campus, currently holding leadership positions in over 260 student organizations at OSU.

6 7 The following NPHC fraternities Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and sororities have established Nickname: AKA charters at OSU but do not Address: 325 Student Experience Center currently have any undergraduate Founding: January 15th, 1908 at Howard University members, however, joining Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green opportunities may exist. If you National Programs: ASCEND, UN-USA, are interested in any of the below Childhood Hunger Initiatives organizations, please contact the Website: aka1908.com Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life Notable Alumnae: Maya Angelo, Rosa Parks & Jada Pinkett Smith GPA Requirements: 2.5/4.0 at [email protected] or 541-737- Recruitment Contact: Dominique Holman, [email protected] 5432 for more information.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Kappas Address: 306 Student Experience Center Financial Information Founding: January 5, 1911 at Indiana University National Pan-Hellenic Colors: Crimson & Cream NPHC organizations charge a one-time Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Save the Date! initiation fee, and may have annual chapter Website: kappaalphapsi.org Council (NPHC) membership dues. The below is an estimated Notable Alumnae: Colin Kaepernick, Bill Russell & John Singleton range that is collected annually by the NPHC GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), events, introduce yourself to members, and Fall 2019 Events chapters at OSU. Recruitment Contact: Calvin Tyler Jr., [email protected] also known as the Divine 9 or D9, is the reach out to them based on information Chapter Membership Fee Range: governing council for the historically listed next their chapter profile entry. NPHC NPHC Informational: Initiation: $850-$2000 (Average: $1,275) African-American fraternities and sororities organizations typically do not accept a Thurday, October 3 at 6:30 pm in the at OSU. NPHC chapters are in inclusive, you student for membership until the student Memorial Union 109 aren’t required to identify with a specific has completed at least 12-24 units of college racial identity to qualify for membership. credit and has achieved at least a 2.5 grade Fraternities and sororities affiliated with point average. For additional information NPHC Cookout: the NPHC do not participate in a formal on NPHC organizations visit specific Friday, October 4 at 4 pm in the Lonnie B. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. recruitment process. NPHC chapters identify organization websites and/or research the Harris Black Cultural Center Nickname: PBS or Sigmas new members throughout the year, engaging book “Divine Nine” by Lawrence Ross. Address: 306 Student Experience Center in a membership intake process semi- These events is a great opportunity to NPHC chapters are unhoused and use the Lonnie B. Founding: January 9th, 1914 at Howard University annually. If you are interested in a sorority Harris Black Cultural Center as a central place to meet meet the D9 chapters and learn about Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White or fraternity connected to this council, it’s and host events. See a map on page 35 for the location the history of these organizations and Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Project S.E.E.D, important to be on the lookout for their of this center. the joining requirements. American Cancer Society Website: phibetasigma1914.org Visit studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/national-pan- Notable Alumni: Dr. George Washington Carver, hellenic-council-divine-nine for more information on these James Weldon Johnson, & President Kwame Nkrumah GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 organizations and how to join. Recruitment Contact: Mar’quis Bryant-Morgan, [email protected]

8 9 Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Nickname: APO Nickname: KDchi Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: September 1st, 1994 at University of North Carolina Founding: April 6th, 1987 at Colors: Fire Red, New Grass Green, & Maize Yellow Colors: Pink & Maroon Philanthropy: National Indian Education Association Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Website: www.alphapiomega.org, Instagram: apio.kappa Website: kappadeltachi.org GPA Requirement: 2.3/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Coralia C Rojas, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: [email protected] Recruitment Interest: “We are founded on the principles of edu- cation, spirituality, traditionalism, and contemporary issues.”

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: DPO Nickname: ODPhi Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: December 6th, 1998 at University of Houston Founding: November 25th, 1987 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX Colors: Red, Black, & Silver Colors: Scarlet, Silver & Black Philanthropy: Children’s Literacy and Education Philanthropy: CASA Website: deltaphiomega.org Website: www.omegadeltaphi.com GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 GPA requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Makayla Teppang, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Hilario Carrillo, recruitment.alphatheta@ Recruitment Interest: We are a South Asian, multicultural- omegadeltaphi.org interest sorority. Unified GreekCouncil (UGC) Save the Date! The Unified Greek Council (UGC) is recruitment process and identify new Fall 2019 Event the governing council for the culturally members throughout the year, engaging in UGC Meet & Greet and Field Games: based and multicultural fraternities and a membership intake process semi- Gamma Sorority, Inc. Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. Thursday, September 26 at 4pm in the McNary sororities at OSU, including chapters with annually. If you are interested in a sorority Courtyard Nickname: Gammas Nickname: Sig Rho Latinx interest, South-Asian interest, and or fraternity connected to this council, it’s Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 325 Student Experience Center Native American membership interests. important to be on the lookout for their Come out and meet the members of the UGC Founding: January 25th, 1993 at Arizona State University Founding: August 16th, 1996 at University of Pennsylvania UGC chapters are inclusive, you don’t events, introduce yourself when they are community and learn more about each UGC Colors: Forest Green & Navy Blue Colors: Red, Black, & Green need to identify with a specific cultural or tabling, and reach out to them based on chapter. Information about the joining process Philanthropy: Mentoring Youth, HIV and AIDS Awareness Philanthropy: SOS Children’s Foundation racial identity to qualify for membership. the contact information listed next to their will be provided. Website: gammaalphaomega.com Fraternities and sororities affiliated chapter profile entry. GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Website: Sigrho.org with UGC do not participate in a formal Recruitment Contact: [email protected] GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Nathan Suk, [email protected] Financial Information Visit stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ugc for more information on these UGC organizations charge individual membership dues each term. The below is an organizations and how to join. estimated range for term dues that is collected New Fraternity coming in 2019-2020 Lambda Phi Epsilon annually by the UGC chapters at OSU. Nickname: LPhiE, Lamdas This organization will be joining the OSU community coming the The UGC chapters are unhoused and often meet at one of the cultural resource centers on campus Founding: February 25th, 1981 at University of California, LA Chapter Membership Fee Range: such as the Native American Longhouse, Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, Centro Cultural Cesar 2019-2020 school year. To learn more about becoming a founding Colors: Royal Blue & White Chavez, and more. See a map on page 33 for a full listing of these centers. $35-$350/term (Average: $175) father of this fraternity, please see recruitment information. Website: http://lambdaphiepsilon.com/ Recruitment Contact: Paolo De Guzman, 10 [email protected] 11

Chi Theta Phi Phi Sigma Rho Address: 325 Student Experience Center Nickname: Phi Rho Founding: February 14th, 2013 at Oregon State University Address: 325 Student Experience Center Colors: Aquamarine & Tangerine Founding: September 24th, 1984 at Philanthropy: Children’s Healing Art Project Colors: Wine Red & Silver Website: chithetaphi.wixsite.com/oregonstate Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Website: oregonstate.phisigmarho.org Recruitment Contact: Megan Nickel , [email protected]; GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Interest: Chi Theta Phi is a social sorority with a Recruitment Contact: Peri Cabrales, focus on design. Many of the members major in Merchandise [email protected] Management, Graphic Design, and Interior Design, but we accept Recruitment Interest: We are a social sorority for women in engineer- any major as long as you love being creative! ing and technology fields.

Delta Lambda Phi Nickname: DLP Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: April 10, 1987 in Washington D.C. Colors: Green, , & White Save the Date! Philanthropy: The Trevor Project Collective Greek Website: dlp.org 2019 CGC GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Ian Reed, [email protected] Council (CGC) Recruitment Event Recruitment Interest: Seeking gentlemen who exhibit excellence, The Collective Greek Council is the important to be on the lookout for their Meet & Greet Event: integrity, diversity, justice, service, friendship, and commitment. DLP welcomes any man within the LGBTQ+ community as well as governing council for Greek-lettered events, introduce yourself when they are Thursday, September 26 from 4-6pm in the SEC allies and otherwise open-minded individuals. organizations with various academic and tabling, and reach out to them based on Lobby interest-based membership. Collective the contact information listed next to their This event is a great opportunity to come Greek Council chapters do not participate chapter profile entry. out and meet the members of the CGC in a formal recruitment process and community. Interested students will have the identify new members throughout the Chi Theta Phi and Sigma Delta Omega chance to learn more about each CGC chapter Sigma Alpha year, engaging in informal membership are each local organizations that were and joining opportunities that exist. Sigma Delta Omega recruitment processes semi-annually. founded at Oregon State and remain Nickname: SDO Nickname: Sisters in Agriculture Address: 325 Student Experience Center If you are interested in a sorority or the only chapters in existance of these Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: April 5th, 2006 at Oregon State University Founding: September 26, 1978 at fraternity connected to this council, it is organizations. Financial Information Colors: Green, Blue, & Gold Colors: Emerald & Maize CGC organizations charge individual Philanthropy: OSU STEM Academy Philanthropy: Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Visit studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl for more membership dues each term. The below is an Website: www.sigmadeltaomega.info Website: sigmaalphaosu.wixsite.com/xi-chapter GPA Requirement: 2.4/4.0 information on these organizations and how to join. estimated range for term dues that is collected GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 annually by the CGC chapters at OSU. Recruitment Contact: [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Jackie Santa Cruz, Recruitment interest: We recruit during Week 1 of Fall and Winter [email protected] CGC chapters are unhoused and often meet in the Memorial Union or in the Chapter Membership Fee Range: term. To join, you must have an OSU cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an Recruitment Interest: Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural buildings where members have the majority of their classes. $60-$170/term (Average: $115) interest in science! You do not necessarily need to have a science sorority. major to join. 12 13 Alpha Phi Nickname: Alpha Chi or AChio Nickname: A Phi Address: 310 NW 26th St Address: 357 NW 25th St Founding: October 15th, 1885 at DePauw University Founding: 1947 at Oregon State University Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Colors: Silver & Bordeaux Philanthropy: Domestic Violence/CARDV Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation Website: alphachiomega.org Website: alphaphi.org Notable Alumnae: Condelezza Rice, Trista Sutter & Notable Alumnae: Jennifer Joines, Georgia Neese, Clark Gray & GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Olivia Jones GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0

Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Nickname: AGD Nickname: Chi O Address: 360 NW 26th St Address: 2240 NW Van Buren Ave Founding: May 30, 1904 at Syracuse University Founding: April 5, 1895 at Panhellenic Save the Date! Colors: Red, Buff, & Green Colors: Cardinal & Straw Philanthropy: Fighting Hunger Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish (National and local) 2019 PHC Fall Formal Recruitment Events Website: oregonstate.alphagammadelta.org Website: chiomegaos.wix.com/chiobeavs Notable Alumnae: Betty White, Elizabeth Corbett, & Judy Topinka Notable Alumnae: Angela Kinsley & Lucy Liu Council (PHC) Registration Closes: Monday, September 30 at noon GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the governing body for Prospective New Member Orientation: Tuesday, October 1 the 11 traditionally housed sororities at OSU. The council Sisterhood Round: Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4 consists of 11 chapters that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) . The Panhellenic Council Philanthropy Round: Saturday, October 5 will host its annual fall formal recruitment process at the Chapter Round: Sunday, October 6 beginning of fall term 2019 over the second weekend of Preference Round: Monday, October 7 school. This is the only time throughout the school year Bid Day: Tuesday, October 8 where all PHC chapters will be accepting new members. Alpha Omicron Pi Delta Delta Delta Nickname: AOII Nickname: Tri Delta Financial Information Address: 127 NW 13th St Address: 340 NW 26th St To register for PHC Fall Formal Recruitment, visit: PHC organizations charge a variety of individual membership dues each Founding: January 2, 1987 at Barnard College Founding: November 27, 1888 at Boston University Colors: Cardinal Colors: Blue, Gold, & Silver stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/panhelleniccouncil term. The below is an estimated range for the type of membership dues that is collected annually by the PHC chapters at OSU. Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($55 registration fee) Website: oregonstate.alphaomicronpi.org Website: www.oregonstate.tridelta.org Chapter Membership Range per year: Notable Alumnae: Gayle Fitzpatrick Notable Alumnae: Joanna García, Elizabeth Banks, & Katie Couric New Member Fee: $426-$1,368 (Average: $983) GPA Requirement: 3.14/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Live-In: $6,615-$9,090 (Average: $7,823) Live-Out: $642-$2,250 (Average: $1,462)

14 15 Delta Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Nickname: DG Nickname: KKG, “Kappas” Address: 715 NW 23rd St Address: 1335 NW Van Buren Ave Founding: December 25, 1873 at Lewis School for Girls Founding: October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Philanthropy: Service for Sight Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Notable Alumnae: Sabrina Bryan, Erin Condren & Joan Lunden Website: oregonstate.kappa.org Website: oregonstate.deltagamma.org Notable Alumnae: Mariska Hargitay, Sophia Bush, & Kate Spade GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 college

Kappa Alpha Theta Nickname: Theta Address: 465 NW 23rd St Founding: January 27, 1870 at DePauw University Colors: Black & Gold Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Website: www.gothetagobeavs.com Notable Alumnae: Tori Burch, Sheryl Crow, & Laura Bush GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0

Kappa Delta Sigma Kappa Nickname: KD Nickname: SK Address: 305 NW 25th street Address: 231 NW 26th Street Founding: October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal Founding: 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine Colors: Pearl White & Olive Green Colors: Lavender & Maroon Philanthropy: Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence Philanthropy: Sigma Kappa Foundation, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, (CARDV), Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) Maine Seacoast Mission Website: www.oregonstate.kappadelta.edu Website: sigmakappa.org Notable Alumnae: Leigh Anne Tuohy Notable Alumnae: Donna King & Susan Eisenhower GPA Requirement: 3.1/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.55/4.0

16 17 Acacia Alpha Tau Omega Address: 2857 NW Van Buren Ave Nickname: ATO Founding: May 12, 1904 at Address: 309 NW 26th St Colors: Black & Old Gold Founding: September 11, 1865 at Virginia Military Institute Philanthropy: Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Colors: Azure Blue, Old Gold, Kelly Green, & White Website: www.acacia.org Philanthropy: OSU Human Services Resource Center (HSRC) Notable Alumni: Lee Kearney & Gary Patterson Website: www.ato.gov.au GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Notable Alumni: Lee Corso, Cris Collinsworth, & Papa John Recruitment Contact: Christian Birbeck, recruitment.acacia.osu@ GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 gmail.com Recruitment Contact: Ben Hubertis, [email protected]

Alpha Epsilon Pi Beta Theta Pi Nickname: AEPi Nickname: Beta Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: November 7, 1913 at New York University Founding: August 8, 1839 at University (Oxford, Ohio) Interfraternity Save the Date! Colors: Gold & Blue Colors: Delicate Shades of Pink & Blue Philanthropy: Repair the World Fund Philanthropy: Heartland Humane Society 2019 IFC Recruitment Events Website: AEPi.org Website: beta.org Notable Alumni: Mark Zuckerberg & Gene Wilder Notable Alumni: John Wooden, Bill Bowerman, Council (IFC) IFC Fraternity Fair: Wednesday, September 25 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 & Bruce Nordstrom The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body for the 22 IFC Fraternity Presentations and Open Houses: Recruitment Contact: Benny Steinhorn, GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 traditionally housed fraternities at OSU. Fraternities affiliated Thursdsay, September 26 [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Jackson Miller, [email protected] with the IFC participate in a fall recruitment process in addition to IFC Fraternity Presentations and Open Houses: recruiting informally year-round. Friday, September 27

The IFC will host a fall recruitment process at the beginning of Chapter Events: fall term 2019 over the second week of school. There are several Sunday, September 29 – Friday, October 4 events that are hosted by the IFC to start the week then individual Jump Day: Saturday, October 5 chapters host their own open invitation events throughout the Alpha Sigma rest of the week. Financial Information Nickname: Alpha Sig Address: 203 NW 13th St IFC organizations charge a variety of individual membership Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: October 13, 1890 at dues each term. The below is an estimated range for the type Founding: December 6, 1845 at Colors: Red & Buff of membership dues that is collected annually by the IFC Colors: Cardinal & Stone Philanthropy: The V Foundation for Cancer Research chapters at OSU. Philanthropy: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Website: deltachi.org To register for IFC Fall Recruitment and view a full Website: alphasigmaphi-oregonstate.org Notable Alumni: Ashton Kutcher, Jack Del Rio, & Ron Mix listing of all chapter events, visit the IFC website at Chapter Membership Range per year: Notable Alumni: Warren Buffet, John Kasich, & Tom Watson GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ifc New Member Fee: $50-$1,860 (Average: $358) GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Sergio Bucio, [email protected] Live-In: $4,500-$8,850 (Average: $5,062) Recruitment Contact: Dominick Felix, [email protected] Registering for the IFC Recruitment process is FREE! Live-Out: $225-$2,350 (Average: $993)

18 19 Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma Phi Gamma Delta Pi Kappa Phi Nickname: DTD, “Delts” Nickname: K Sig Nickname: Fiji Nickname: Pi Kapps Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 354 NW 25th St Address: 348 NW 25th St Address: 2111 NW Harrison Blvd Founding: 1858 in Bethany, West Virginia Founding: December 10, 1869 in Charlottesville, VA Founding: May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, PA Founding: December 10, 1904 at College of Charleston Colors: Purple, White & Gold Colors: Scarlet, White, & Emerald Colors: Royal Purple & White Colors: Royal Blue, White & Gold Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign Local Philanthropy: Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Philanthropy: The Ability Experience Website: delts.org Website: kappasigma-oregonstate.org Boys and Girls Club Corvallis Website: pikapp.org Notable Alumni: Ken Austin, John Elway, & Will Ferrell Notable Alumni: Kyle Carpenter & Jimmy Buffett National Philanthropy: The Red Cross GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Website: beaverfiji.com, phigam.org Recruitment Contact: Alex Lynch, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Liam Hensman, Recruitment Contact: Dakota Schneider, [email protected] Notable Alumni: Philip H. Knight, John Gottschalk & Calvin Coolidge [email protected] GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Patrick Moen, [email protected] and Kyle Moore, [email protected]

Delta Upsilon Lambda Chi Epsilon Nickname: DU Nickname: Lambda Chi Pi Kappa Alpha Address: 235 NW 25th St Address: 1015 NW Monroe Ave Nickname: PIKE Nickname: SAE Founding: 1834 at Williams College Founding: November 2, 1909 at Boston University Address: 209 NW 14th St Address: 2929 NW Harrison Blvd Colors: Sapphire Blue & Old Gold Colors: Purple, Green, & Gold Founding: March 1, 1868 at Founding: March 9, 1856 at the University of Alabama Philanthropy: Global Service Initiative (GSI) Philanthropy: Community Outreach Inc. & Nationally Feeding Colors: Garnet & Old Gold Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold Website: deltau.org America Inc. Philanthropy: Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Philanthropy: Mario Pastega House Notable Alumni: & Website: lambdachi.org Website: pikes.org Website: sae.net GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Notable Alumni: President Harry S. Truman, Bill Rasmussen, Notable Alumni: Tim McGraw, Jon Stewart, & Bobby Bowden Notable Alumni: Troy Aikman, Pete Carrol, & Phil Jackson Recruitment Contact: Sam Sass, [email protected] & Kenny Chesney GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Galo Bustamante, Recruitment Contact: Evan Baughman, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Chase Clark and Hunter Dupuis, [email protected] [email protected]

FarmHouse Phi Sigma Chi Address: 325 Student Experience Center Nickname: Phi Delt Nickname: Phi Psi Address: 312 NW 25th St Founding: April 15, 1905 at Address: 120 NW 13th St Address: 140 NW 13th St. Founding: June 28, 1855 at Miami University Colors: Green, Gold & White Founding: December 26, 1848 at Miami University Founding: 1852 in Harrisburg, PA Colors: Blue & Old Gold Philanthropy: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/Be The Match Colors: Argent & Azure (White and Blue) Colors: Cardinal Red & Hunter Green Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Foundation Website: farmhouse.org Philanthropy: Live Like Lou Foundation for ALS Research, Be the Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club Website: beaversigs.com Notable Alumni: Evan Williams Match Website: www.PhiPsi.Org Notable Alumni: Brad Pitt, Luke Bryan, Drew Brees & John Wayne GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Website: phideltatheta.org Notable Alumni: Charles Page Thomas Moore, GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Eston Hughey, [email protected] Notable Alumni: , , George Peavy, & Arthur William Henry Letterman & Woodrow Wilson Recruitment Contact: Cooper Baskins, baskinsc@oregonstate. Cordley GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 edu and Myles Terry, [email protected] GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Gregory Ellis, [email protected] 20 Recruitment Contact: Alex Follett, [email protected] 20 21 Sigma Nu Theta Chi Address: 143 NW 10th St Address: 361 NW 26th St Founding: January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military Institute Founding: April 10, 1856 at Norwich University Colors: Gold, Black, & White Colors: Military Red & White Philanthropy: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Philanthropy: United Service Organizations Warrior Project & American Heart Association Website: www.ostatethetachi.com Website: SigmaNuOSU.org Notable Alumni: Steven Spielberg, Bill Grimes & Notable Alumni: Harrison Ford, Paul Rudd, Eli Manning & Al GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Micheals Recruitment Contact: Nate Gaumond, GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Nathan Getty, [email protected]

Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Pi Nickname: SigEp Address: 410 NW 25th St Address: 224 NW 26th St Founding: February 26, 1897 at Vincennes University Founding: November 1, 1901 in Richmond, VA Colors: Lavender & White with Gold as an auxiliary Colors: Yellow, Purple & Red Philanthropy: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Donate Philanthropy: Community Outreach, Inc. (COI) Life Website: oregonstate.sigep.org Website: sigmapiosu.org Notable Alumni: Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Suess), John Goodman Notable Alumni: Tony Romo, Jack Lazar, & Jeff Arnett & Mike Rich GPA Requirement: 2.6/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Trevor Neely, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Philip Reynolds, [email protected]

22 23 Annual Community Programs & Involvement Opportunities

Governing Council Leadership: Order of Omega:

Chapter members have the opportunity to hold leadership Order of Omega is a national Greek for the top positions on one of the governing council executive boards within 3% of fraternity men & sorority women based on the tenets of Fraternity & Sorority Life. These boards, comprised of students scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Order of Omega’s who are community members, are elected by their peers to purpose is to recognize students who have attained a high govern and program on behalf of their community. These councils standard of leadership within the community, to bring together annually participate in national leadership conferences and work those members who will help shape the community and the to improve the fraternity/sorority experience at OSU. University, and to join faculty, alumni, and students with the intent of helping and understanding one another.

Leadership Development Programs: Stepping & Strolling:

Fraternity & Sorority Life annually hosts a variety of leadership Stepping and Strolling is an expressive dance form that was development experiences, including two leadership retreats for created by African American fraternities in the 1970s. It has been members of the community. The Emerging Leadership Retreat is adopted by most culturally-based fraternal organizations through hosted each November for up-and-coming first and second year the years. NPHC and UGC members move together in a line members, who engage in exploration of their own leadership expressing pride for their organization. In this line, members may goals. The President’s Leadership Retreat is hosted in January show this pride through the use of their organization’s call, sign or and is an overnight weekend of community building and strategic historical information, ritual/custom dances, etc. NPHC and UGC planning for all chapter presidents and governing council officers. organizations perform at annual yardshows and competitions.

Greek Week: All-University Sing:

Fraternities and sororities have been a part of the Oregon State IFC Sing originated in 1936 as a homecoming event for fraternity University (OSU) community for over 100 years and Greek Week members at the Oregon Agricultural College. Today it is called serves as a celebration of everything fraternity/sorority at OSU! All-University Sing, which is an annual event sponsored by the Fraternity & Sorority members work together to plan a week of Interfraternity (IFC) & Panhellenic (PHC) Executive councils. educational programs, friendly competitions and a service activity. Sing is a song and dance competition put on by groups and organizations during the Spring Family Weekend.

24 25 Student Leader Spotlight on EMMA TORNBERG

Major: Microbiology Passion: Making the world a better place

Emma’s Involvement 2016—2019: • Member of Bella Voce and Chamber Choir • Member of Alpha Omicron Pi—Held OSU Fraternity Alumnus Spotlight on offices of Songleader and Vice President of Academic Development 2017—2019 KEN AUSTIN ’54 ΔTΔ • Tour Ambassador Ken Austin (1931-2019) , the namesake of Austin Hall, was an the St. Paul rodeo. Austin carried a revolver around at the games 2018: I have countless examples of how the Greek engineer and entrepreneur that has truly left a mark on the history and shot blanks, one time even burning holes into the penalty flag community has supported me, but most • Founder of Fraternity and Sorority Life Pride of Oregon State. Austin graduated in 1954 and with his late wife, of the referee. Austin, as Benny, would even climb up and sit on recently as I was preparing to take the MCAT, Joan Austin, founded A-dec in his hometown of Newberg, Oregon. top of the goalposts when the opposing team would get close to 2019: I felt supported like never before. So many of A-dec, or Austin Dental Equipment Company, went on to become scoring. the largest manufacturer of dental equipment in the country. He • Student Coordinator for Transfer my sisters helped me out with snacks as I was studying, small words of encouragement, and holds 38 patents in the dental equipment industry. More recently, Austin devoted himself to giving back to his Recruitment and Outreach community. He and his wife founded Springbrook Northwest, a willingness to listen to me stress out about the In 1952, Austin became the first Benny Beaver mascot in school drug and alcohol treatment center. He also worked with Rotary • Completed undergraduate research biggest test I’d ever taken. With these words history. Austin, and one of his fraternity brothers from Delta Tau International to donate dental units for missionary projects. and deeds in mind, I went into the test feeling Delta, came up with the idea and began this special tradition for Austin was not yet satisfied with his philanthropic endeavors, and in Kimberly Halsey’s Phytoplankton like no matter what happened, my sisters would OSU. After getting the approval of what was then Oregon State due to his love of OSU, donated $10 million for the construction Physiology Lab College, Austin made the costume himself and was ready to of a new building for the business program. This building, which be there for me. Having sisterhood here at OSU perform in front of the school for the football season. For his act, opened in the Fall of 2014, was dedicated in his honor and is the • Member of the Microbiology Student has truly helped me achieve my dreams, and as he drew inspiration from rodeo clowns he grew up watching in home to the College of Business. Association I prepare to apply to medical school, I know my sisters will be right there with me. • Gamma Chi 26 27 Legacy: An immediate relative of an initiated member of a Potential New Member (PNM): A person who is interested in fraternity or sorority, defined slightly differently by each individual joining a Greek-letter organization, and will participate in intake organization. or recruitment. GREEK SPEAK Line: The new member class of a culturally-based or historically Recruitment Guide (Gamma Chi): A neutral representative of a black organization. Panhellenic sorority who temporarily leaves her affiliation to guide Active: A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority. and support PNMs through recruitment. Little: Short for “Little Brother/Sister” – a new member who is Alumnus/Alumna: A member of a fraternity or sorority who has graduated from college. being mentored by an older member of their organization. Ritual: The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity or sorority; these are almost always private and known only to Bid: A formal invitation to membership in a fraternity or sorority. Membership Intake: Term for the process by which NPHC and initiated members of a fraternal organization. UGC chapters recruit, select, educate, and initiate new members Big: An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who serves as a mentor to a Potential/ of their organizations. Saluting: A unique art of reciting information in a line formation. Prospective New Member, guiding them through the new member program and initiation. Members perform intense, in-sync, and sharp movements with National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): The governing body of the greetings attributing to others, honoring accomplishments, or Chant: A call used by members of culturally-based organizations or NPHC chapters to nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also cherishing the cultural history, heritage, and traditions of the acknowledge or gain the attention of others; some organizations have more than one known as the “Divine Nine”. organization. chant. Neophyte: A new member of a culturally-based or historically Stepping: Stepping is a tradition where members synchronize Chapter: The local collegiate membership unit of a national or international fraternity or black organization which usually defines that stage between their moves so that they are performing their own dance moves sorority. the completion of new member/pledge requirements and being without music. In stepping the members will clap, stomp with initiated. their feet, jump, chant (not to be confused with saluting) and The governing body of the five formerly Independent Chapters Collective Greek Council: create their own beat by doing so. Stepping is traditionally done at OSU that are interest and academics based. New Member: An individual who has accepted a bid to join a by NPHC organizations, but multicultural Greeks are also known fraternity or sorority but who has not yet been initiated; also to do it. Crossing: Ceremony during which new members of culturally-based and historically black called an associate member. Greek-letter organizations become active, life-long members of their organization. Strolling: Also known as party walking or ‘party walk’, is a New Member Presentation: A presentation that celebrates and synchronized dance performed with music by culturally based The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority that are used to fund welcomes new members into the Multicultural Greek or NPHC Dues: oragnizations. the costs of operations, events, and other activities. Community. A general set up of a new member presentation consists of welcoming fellow Greeks, local and national chapter Unified Greek Council (UGC): The governing body of 6 culturally- Peer elected executive board from the member groups within one Governing Council: history, and revealing of the new member(s). based organization designed to unite the diverse organizations community. Generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations within it, including and promote multicultural awareness to the OSU community. being the official liaison between the university and the members of the member Order of Omega: A national honor society for fraternity and organizations. sorority members who maintain a GPA above the All-Greek average, have distinguished themselves as leaders in the OSU Hazing: Unethical mental or physical abuse and activities that are prohibited by Oregon Greek community, have exemplary character, and hold either State University, the local and state government, and all OSU Greek councils and junior or senior academic standing. organizations. Please refer to the OSU Code of Student Conduct for the full definition of hazing. Panhellenic Council (PHC): Peer-elected governing council for traditionally housed sororities that currently supports 11 women’s Initiation: A traditional ritual or formal ceremony that brings a new member into full chapters at OSU. Greek membership. Philanthropy: A fundraising event hosted to raise money for a Interfraternity Council (IFC): Peer-elected governing council for traditionally housed charitable organization with which the chapter or community has fraternities that currently supports 22 men’s chapters at OSU. a relationship.

28 29 5. What opportunities for continued involvement are there 7. How much does it cost to join a fraternity or sorority? after I graduate? It is important for potential members and parents to be FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Fraternity and sorority life is a lifelong commitment with as informed as possible regarding the costs associated limitless opportunities. Following graduation, many orga- with obtaining a college education. Understanding the nizations encourage their graduating members to join their financial obligations associated with fraternity and sorority 1. What will I get from a fraternity or sorority that I would 3. If I go through membership intake or recruitment, am I local alumni association, as well as regional, district, or membership is just as important. Each individual joining not get out of any other college organization? guaranteed an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority? national positions and volunteer to support undergraduate a fraternity or sorority should be aware of the dues, fees Coming to college is one of the major life changes that you Just as you are looking for a perfect fit, these organizations members. and other expenses that are involved and should consider these when making financial plans to attend college. During will go through. Joining a fraternity or sorority will help are also looking for great individuals. Membership criteria 6. Do I have to go to all recruitment and membership make the transition easier. Developing lifelong friendships can change from organization to organization, but all the recruitment or membership intake process, a potential intake events? What if I can’t make it to a recruitment or member should ask members about the financial obligations with other chapter members helps make the campus seem groups will have a minimum GPA requirement; some will be membership intake event? smaller. For many members, these chapters become a focusing on previous or other campus involvement, others and payment options. Each organization sets its own fees home away from home. In addition to the brotherhood/ more on community service, leadership experience, etc. The The best way to find out if an organization is for you, is to and payment schedules. The average cost for the first term sisterhood, every chapter is dedicated to enhancing leader- most important thing is to be your genuine self throughout attend as many of their events as possible. This will help of joining an organization is usually higher due to one-time ship, scholarship, and philanthropy/community service. the recruitment/membership intake process and the right you see if an organization is a good fit for you. However, expenses and fees. Specific membership fees and costs are organization for you will embrace you for who you are. it is up to you to attend or choose not attend recruitment shared during council-sponsored recruitment processes. For 2. How do I find the right organization for me? events. You should never skip class to attend recruitment housed chapters, dues and live-in fees are usually less than events. Your education always comes first, but always the cost to live on-campus in a residence hall. The best way to find your fit is to ask current members of 4. If I am an international student, can I join a fraternity/ sorority? make an effort to let the chapter know ahead of time. Keep On each council’s page you can see a breakdown of the organization. Recruitment events are a great way to in mind, some organizations require you to meet certain financial costs. meet people and ask questions. At the end of the day, it Yes, anyone who is enrolled at OSU is allowed to pursue membership through recruitment or membership intake. criteria, for example attending an informational program, matters most that you find a group that you connect with community service event, etc. before you will be eligible for and that shares similar values with you. We welcome and encourage international students to take part in Fraternity and Sorority Life. membership.

30 31 The below chart provides an overview of amenitites for our housed fraternities and sororities. HOUSING AMENITIES See a full map of these chapters on the following page.

Alcohol Prohibited – alcohol is not permitted on chapter property Affiliated Housing Program (AHP): Several housed fraternities and sororities participate in the Affiliated Housing KEY Alcohol Permitted – alcohol is permitted on chapter property for members who are 21 and social events* with alcohol can be hosted on Program which makes them eligible as an exemption from the first-year live-on requirement. First year students who chapter property *see the IFC Social Policy for a full description of policies and guidelines for social events. are interested in learning more about joining and living-in one of these homes, check out the program’s website: SP – Sleeping Porch BS – Bedroom Style studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/affiliated-housing-program

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Fraternities Sororities CHA C Acacia 2857 NW Van Buren Ave ΑΧΩ Alpha Chi Omega 310 NW 26th St AΤΩ Alpha Tau Omega 309 NW 26th St ΑΓΔ Alpha Gamma Delta 360 NW 26th St ΔΧ Delta Chi 203 NW 13th St ΑΟΠ Alpha Omicron Pi 127 NW 13th St ΔΥ Delta Upsilon 235 NW 25th St ΑΦ Alpha Phi 357 NW 25th St ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha 1015 NW Monroe Ave ΧΩ Chi Omega 2240 NW Van Buren Ave ΚΣ Kappa Sigma 354 NW 25th St Delta Delta Delta 340 NW 26th St Fiji Phi Gamma Delta 348 NW 25th St ΔΔΔ ΦΚΨ Phi Kappa Psi 140 NW 13th St ΔΓ Delta Gamma 715 NW 23rd St ΦΔΘ Phi Delta Theta 120 NW 13th St ΚΑΘ 465 NW 23rd St 1. Asian & Pacific Cultural Center 2695 SW Jefferson Way ΠΚA Pi Kappa Alpha 209 NW 14th St ΚΔ Kappa Delta 305 NW 25th St Cultural 2. Centro Cultural César Chávez 691 SW 26th St ΠΚΦ Pi Kappa Phi 2111 NW Harrison Blvd ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma 1335 NW Van Buren Ave 3. Ettihad Cultural Center 380 Student Experience Center ΣΑΕ Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2929 NW Harrison Blvd ΣΚ Sigma Kappa 231 NW 26th St Resource 4. Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center 100 SW Memorial Place ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon 224 NW 26th St 5. Native American Longhouse Eena Haws 311 SW 26th St ΣΠ Sigma Pi 410 NW 25th St ΣΧ Sigma Chi 312 NW 25th St Centers 6. Pride Center 1553 SW A Ave ΣΝ Sigma Nu 143 NW 10th St 7. Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center 1700 SW Pioneer Place ΘΧ Theta Chi 361 NW 26th St Only 28 of our 47 chapters are housed. Unhoused chapters offer the same membership benefits as housed chapters, and generally meet in the Memorial Union, Cultural Resource Centers, and in academic buildings throughout campus. Many of our culturally-based chapters use the CRCs as a home base.

34 35 CONTACT US

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