The Greek Gazette University of North Dakota Fraternity & Sorority Life

Summer 2012 Volume 1, Issue 1 Challenge & Change Alyssa Walker, Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life As the 2011-2012 academic year wrapped-up and I began preparing for the 2012-2013 year, I reflected back on the many successes and challenges that faced the fraternity and sorority community. If I had to select a The 2012 Greek Council couple of key words to describe this past year, they would be “challenge” and “change.” UND’s Greek leaders were regularly challenged this year with risk management issues and they consistently faced these challenges head on and started creating the ground work for positive change.

In this Issue The fall of 2011 brought with it, the revocation of Phi Delta Theta’s charter by their National organization. The first fraternity on UND’s campus sadly closed it’s doors in the fall amid allegations of the sale and use of Challenge & Change 1 illegal substances. Unfortunately, at times, our chapters steer so far away from their mission and values that Alyssa Walker, Coordinator for Fraternity & they must be closed in order to come back and become a stronger chapter. The Greek community hopes to Sorority Life welcome Phi Delta Theta back to the University of North Dakota in the fall of 2013.

Panhellenice Update 2 The spring semester also had its fair share of risk management challenges. After a ten day period in which the Betsy Dorff, Panhellenic President fraternity and sorority community was involved in a number of risky situations, the fraternity and sorority leaders came together to make impactful decisions that helped the chapters to assess and refocus their Sorority Chapter Updates 3 & 4 behaviors At a special meeting in April, the chapter leaders decided to no longer allow under-age students to drink in their facilities, a practice, although against FIPG policies (of which all of our chapters are members),

that has not been followed in recent years. The chapters did a wonderful job of staying true to their Sorority Recruitment Info 4 commitment and there were no further issues the remainder of the spring semester. At a subsequent meeting in May, chapter leaders created a “Good Standing” policy (for more information see page 7) to help The Fraternity Update 5 curve some of the risky behaviors that were being exhibited. The policy was added to both the IFC and PHC Tom Connelly, IFC President bylaws and was approved by both governing bodies. I am proud of our fraternity and sorority leaders who have taken the initiative to make difficult decisions and to enact positive changes that will ultimately protect the safety of our members and safeguard our beloved chapters. Fraternity Chapter 6 & 7

Updates Although this year brought many great challenges, it was also a year of great successes! There continues to be an increase in sorority recruitment participation. In the fall of 2011, there were 235 women that Fraternity Recruitment 7 participated in recruitment and each chapter received at least 31 new members on bid day! Following Update sorority formal recruitment, the Panhellenic Council voted unanimously to increase chapter total from 72 to 80! The sorority community looks forward to seeing this growth trend continue this fall. Men’s recruitment also continues to improve and the fraternities are looking forward to a successful and well-attended fall The Good Standing 7 recruitment! Policy

Academically, the Greek students continue to thrive and this fall and spring there were improvements in the 2012 Greek Life 8 sorority average GPA, the fraternity average GPA, and of course, the All Greek GPA. For the first time in a Award Recipients number of semesters, the All Greek GPA was higher than the All Undergraduate GPA at UND. Our members can finally boast that being a member of a fraternity or a sorority can benefit a student’s academic career! In order to add a little fun competition to the monotony of college studying, this spring, the IFC & PHC instituted the “Letters at the Library” competition between chapters. All chapters were asked to log their study hours in either of the libraries on campus. The fraternity and sorority chapter with the most hours logged was awarded the title of “Scholastic Chapter Champion” and was given a traveling trophy for the semester. This year’s winners were Delta Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon. At the end of the spring semester, the community celebrated our chapters’ scholastic success and bid farewell to the graduating seniors at the Omega Celebration & Scholarship Reception. All graduating seniors were given a “UND Greek Alumni” pin to wear on their graduation gowns during Commencement. It’s always great to see so many Greek members walk across the stage during Commencement!

Although, the fraternity and sorority community faced many challenges this year, the chapters and leaders have come out on the other end, a stronger, more resilient, and accountable group. I continue to be proud every day of the men and women who wear Greek letters on UND’s campus and I’m thankful to have the opportunity to work with these incredible scholars, leaders, and upstanding citizens. They continue to make an impact on the UND community and it is a pleasure being their advisor. The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1 The Panhellenic Update Betsy Dorff, Panhellenic President This year has been a test for our fraternity and sorority com- ment & Review Program). Greek lenic study tables in which all sorority munity. Due to risk management inci- SCARP is an interactive, education chapters are invited to study with one dents that our community experi- based program designed to investigate another in the Memorial Union every enced, we were in a make or break the role alcohol and/or other drugs Tuesday. Snacks are always provided situation. Our chapter leaders came play in a student’s life. We hope that which often motivates women to together and agreed we had to push chapters utilize this program to edu- study! Finally, to encourage our wom- through these difficult times and we cated members who may struggle en to continue studying, we instituted made a huge leap towards overcoming with alcohol or drug dependency is- the “Letters at the Library” program many of our risk management issues. sues. in which the chapter who studied the Even though our community was go- most hours in the library was award- With the increasing number of wom- ing through a challenging period, our en participating in sorority recruit- ed the coveted title of “Scholastic Panhellenic leaders focused on the ment, this fall the Panhellenic Council Chapter Champion.” The traveling positive, such as having a successful decided to purchase an online recruit- trophy for spring 2012 was awarded recruitment, raising Panhelllenic total ment management system called, to Delta Gamma at the spring Study-A to 80, and forming the Panhellenic Ju- Campus Director. Campus Director -Thon. dicial Board. This year, we also con- will allow for online PNMs registra- Overall, it was a challenging but suc- tinued to become a more unified Pan- tion as well as real time PNM list sub- cessful year for our sorority commu- hellenic community and I can truly say mission and compilation. The program nity. We are excited to see the that our sorority members always act will still utilize Release Figures Meth- strides that we continue to make to in the best interest of not only their odology (RFM) to match PNMs to provide the best possible membership own chapter but for the Panhellenic chapters. This recruitment system will experience for all sorority women at community as a whole. The women benefit recruitment exponentially and UND. on our campus continue to strive for will help us to save paper in the pro- excellence and the betterment of our cess! During fall 2011 formal recruit- community. ment, we had 245 PNMs registered As a PHC, we worked with determi- for recruitment and we hope that this nation to finally establish a Panhellenic number continues to increase through Judicial Board. We diligently revised the use of online registration. If the our bylaws, established the Judicial number of PNMs participating in for- Board Handbook, and selected Pan- mal recruitment continues to increase hellenic Justices. Finally having an op- this fall, our community may look to erating Judicial Board will help us to open for extension in the fall of 2013, continue to self-govern our communi- which is very exciting! ty and further strengthen our commit- Finally, our Panhellenic community ment to our sorority values. In addi- understands and values the im- tion to a Judicial Board, the Greek portance of academics. Because we all Council worked with the University strive to receive the best grades pos- Counseling Center to create Greek sible, PHC has implemented Panhel- The Letters at the Library Trophies SCARP (Student Chemical Assess- The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1

Sorority Chapter Updates Alpha Chi Omega Delta Gamma  President—Chelsie Bickel ([email protected])  President, Sonja Collin ([email protected]), at-  On Hera Day, March 3rd, the chapter volunteered at tended Delta Gamma’s Convention June 28-July 1, 2012 both The Fire Hall Theatre and at Lutheran Social Ser- in Indianapolis, IN. vices. Members cleaned and organized the theatre and  In the fall, DG recruited 32 amazing members and ex- helped Lutheran Social Services sort out donations for ceeded Panhellenic total. We are excited to see these families in need. phenomenal women develop into leaders!  The Alpha Male Philanthropy Competition was held this  Our annual Anchorgrill raised $2,014.59 for the North fall. Each fraternity selected one candidate to run for the Dakota School of the Blind. honor of being crowned “Alpha Male.” In addition to the  On March 3rd, DG held a wonderful Founder’s Day Cel- fun Alpha Male Competition events, the chapter also sold ebration at the Grand Forks Country Club with an excel- root beer floats to the Greek community and hosted a lent turn out of alumnae. speaker from CVIC who educated the Greek community  At the Greek Awards this spring, Delta Gamma took on domestic violence. Through our efforts, we raised home the top GPA for the spring 2011 semester with a over $1,000. Much of the money was donated to CVIC. chapter cumulative GPA of a 3.33. We were excited to  The chapter is excited that our hard-working alumnae reach our GPA goal for the spring 2011 semester! have started a Grand Forks Alpha Chi Omega Alumni chapter! We look forward to collaborating with them this Gamma Phi Beta fall to create opportunities for our alumnae!  President, Morgan Hannafin  This summer, the Alpha Chi house will see some great ([email protected]), attended Academy 2012 renovations —we all are looking forward to seeing it in Texas. when we move back into the house in August!  The chapter hosted a “Crush” dance in March.  Gamma Phi’s fall philanthropy, a carwash at Valley Dairy Alpha Phi on Washington Street, raised $2,500!  President, Emilay Apanian ([email protected])  The spring philanthropy BBQ, “Grillin’ Out With Gamma  During Homecoming 2012, the chapter celebrated 100 Phi” raised $1,600. years at the University of North Dakota. Over 400 alum-  We hosted our Alumnae Brunch on April 29th. We all nae, family, & friends from across the country attended enjoyed getting to know our alumnae! the Centennial Celebration. Two alumnae were recog-  We hosted all of our parents in Grand Forks during our nized for their lifetime commitment to Alpha Phi; Barbara Parent’s Formal on April 21st. Maddock for being a member for 75 years and Gayle  Fall and spring recruitment were both successful as the Clifford for being a member for 50 years! chapter reached Panhellenic total (80 members)!  The chapter won a number of awards at the annual Greek Awards Celebration including winning the PAGE award for the 7th consecutive year.  Alpha Phi raised over $3,000 for Altru’s Cardiac Care with our annual 5k Walk/Run philanthropy in the fall and a Boot Hockey Tournament in the spring  The chapter volunteered over 500 hours in the fall of 2011  Kelsie Grenier was named Sig Ep’s Sweethart and Alpha Phi won Pike’s Dream House competition

The Fall 2011 Rho Gammas Revealing their chapter shirts on Bid The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1 Panhellenic Chapter Updates Kappa Alpha Theta Friends Humane Society, at an after members attended our Faculty Ap-  President, Elise Brunelle school program for under-privileged preciation Dinner this fall. ([email protected]), at- children, local churches, various  This spring, we hosted a Dodge Ball tended Grand Convention in Tuc- food pantries and much more! Tournament and a Pancake feed to son, AZ June 28-July 1, 2012.  Our spring semester concluded with support our philanthropy, “First  Alpha Pi Chapter celebrated our our formal, “Black KAT,” and our Read.” Centennial Celebration in the fall spring philanthropy, an ice cream  Our alumni have created an alumni with our alumni, collegians, and social. group in Grand Forks! We are ex- friends! The banquet and dance was cited to work with them this fall! held at the Betty Engelstad Arena. Pi Beta Phi  Our GPA improved this spring to a  Our annual fall philanthropy,  President, Ashley Ryan 3.17 which is a great improvement “Queso for CASA” had a great turn- ([email protected]) from the last semester out! All proceeds were donated to  The chapter did well recruiting new support Court Appointed Special members this year! In the fall, we Advocates (CASA). recruited 36 new members and in  Members volunteered this year- the spring we recruited 14 new round at a number of non-profits in members. Grand Forks including the Circle of  President Kelley and UND faculty

Sorority Recruitment Fall 2012  Greek Recruitment Expo & Sorority Recruitment Orientation, September 9, 2012.  Formal Recruitment—September 14-16, 2012  PNMs can register for recruitment at hhtps:// und.mycampusdirector.com, registration fee is $25  Please send references to chapter’s recruitment chairs:  Alpha Chi Omega: Missy Howard ([email protected])  Alpha Phi: Abbie Beaudry ([email protected]) 2012 Panhellenic Council Officers  Delta Gamma: Carly Hansen (left to right) ([email protected]) Megan Beneke, Alpha Chi Omega, VP Finance & Communications  Gamma Phi Beta: Becca Lessard ([email protected]) Amanda Thalacker, Kappa Alpha Theta, VP Risk Management  Kappa Alpha Theta: Molly Peltoma Ashley Trdan, Delta Gamma, VP Recruitment ([email protected]) Betsy Dorff, Delta Gamma, Panhellenic President  Pi Beta Phi: Erin Cunningham Chantel Thompson, Pi Beta Phi, VP Academic Affairs ([email protected]) Katelyn Magnuson, Alpha Chi Omega, VP Social Affairs The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1 The Fraternity Update Tom Connelly, IFC President

The UND Greek community is current- IFC and PHC and come up with a mutu- the increasingly positive relationship ly in a state of transition. This past year, ally beneficial resolution. This resolution with the University. UND has taken a our community has been faced with a involved a much more hands-on ap- more hands-on approach to interacting number of obstacles that we have been proach to the FIPG Guidelines and it with the Greeks and for the first time in forced to overcome as a community. gave the fraternities and sororities on a number of years, the fraternity and The Fraternal community had to quickly campus the opportunity to reflect on sorority community has been invited to make some difficult decisions this spring their values and how they apply them to participate in Welcome Weekend activi- and thanks to the strong leadership their own chapters. ties. Our involvement in Welcome within our chapters, we were able to Weekend will give us recruitment op- come together and respond to some Despite the challenges, the Greek com- portunities that we have never had be- difficult situations. These adjustments munity has made some great strides this fore. The Greeks will be directly in- could not have been made if it had not past year. As a community, we have ac- volved with residence hall move-in and been for the improvements within the cumulated 9,531 community service all of the Welcome Weekend activities Interfraternity Council (IFC) and the hours and have raised more than including; the pep rally, Convocation, hard working chapter representatives. It $35,000 for noble causes such as the and the street dance. We will also be is easy to go with the flow, to make the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Red Cross giving walking tours of the fraternity and easy decision and often times the easy Flood Relief, PUSH America, the Circle sorority houses to all students who are choice is not the right one. The men of of Friends Humane Society and many interested in fraternity and sorority life. the fraternity community were able to more deserving causes. We have also Our involvement in Welcome Weekend make the difficult choice and stick by seen an improvement in our academic will help us to present the strong pres- their decision. After becoming aware of performance as the all Greek GPA in- ence that the fraternity and sorority the behavioral issues within our commu- creased to a 3.02! Not only did our community has at UND to incoming stu- nity, the fraternity and sorority presi- chapters perform when it counted, dents. dents were able to sit down with the some of our community members have taken prestigious positions on This fall also marks the inception of the campus. Our newly elected Stu- Greek Adopt-An-Officer program which dent Body President, Logan is a community building program that Fletcher, is a member of Sigma will help bring UPD officers and Greek Phi Epsilon and his Vice Presi- chapters together. Each chapter will be dent, Eric Watne, is a member of paired with a UPD officer who will serve Delta Tau Delta. These two men as a resource for risk management and have been able to show the en- chapter education. The program will tire UND community that the also allow chapters to build personal leadership skills acquired in relationships with UPD officers which Greek letter organizations can will be mutually beneficial to the officers translate outside of the Greek and the chapter members. experience. We wish them the best of luck in their term! The future of the fraternity and sorority The 2012 Interfraternity Council Officers community looks bright, however, we (left to right) Nick Knueppel, Alpha Tau Omega, Recruitment Along with our philanthropy, aca- must continue to work hard to reach Chairman, Tom Connelley, Delta Tau Delta, President, Char- demic, and personal achieve- the pinnacle of success, that we as a lie Schmitz, Sigma Chi, Membership Development Chairman, ments, one of our greatest im- Adam Heine, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Secretary/Treasurer, & John community seek. Mitzel, Labmda Chi Alpha, Vice President provements this year has been The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1 Fraternity Chapter Updates Alpha Tau Omega (Colony) was elected as the Student Body Lambda Chi Alpha  President, Eric Rumple Vice President.  President, Landon Ramsey ([email protected])  Delt raised $2,000 during our ([email protected])  This spring, we held our first philan- Haunted House philanthropy event  For the second consecutive year, we thropy, a 5k that benefited the in the fall and $3,500 during our raised over 7,000 pounds of food American Red Cross. Deltona Beach Volleyball Tourna- for the needy through our annual  We recruited 11 new colony mem- ment this spring. North American Food Drive. bers this year.  This year we successfully recruited Delta Upsilon  Our colony members volunteered a 14 new members.  President, Thomas Storfjord total of 208.25 hours in the fall!  We improved our chapter’s GPA in ([email protected])  We held our first formal this spring the spring 2012 semester. We held  This fall Delta Upsilon celebrated  We hope to receive our charter in a 2.30 in the spring of 2011 and their 50th Anniversary at UND! The the fall of 2012. earned a 2.86 in the spring of 2012. chapter was pleased that DU Presi-  Two of our current members are Beta Theta Pi dent, Bernard Franklin, who gave running for State Legislature in Dis-  President, Dan Marnich the charge of initiation during the trict 42. ([email protected]) celebration, was in attendance. Many  We had a successful White Rose  The chapter has raised over $5,000 alumni and their guests helped us to Girl Competition this spring. to buy the chapter house and con- celebrate this wonderful milestone! tinues to raise more money. To  Earned a 3.20 GPA Fall 2011 and a Pi Kappa Alpha contritube please contact Dan Mar- 3.16 GPA this spring.  President, Brad Loken nich for more information.  The chapter recruited their largest ([email protected])  Homecoming was well attended by spring pledge class in years.  February 10-12, 2012, the Zeta Rho our alumni—we had a great time!  The chapter received new couches chapter sent 18 delegates (14 mem-  Our Advisory Board and Housing and furniture in the formal living bers, four pledges) to the Chicago Corporation continues to grow and room. Leadership Summit. The Summit work hard to help our chapter im-  The chapter is in the running for the gave our members the opportunity prove. Their work is much appreci- Delta Upsilon Sweepstakes this to network with other fraternity ated! year! brothers from across the county and learn how to better our own Delta Tau Delta Kappa Sigma chapter. Zeta Rho was awarded the  President, Eric Watne,  President, Joe McMenemy “Man Miles” award for the longest ([email protected]) ([email protected]) distance traveled to The Summit.  Recruited solid numbers during fall  Raised over $500 at Grilled Cheese  Recruited 23 new members this and spring recruitment. Feed Philanthropy event. year.  Tom Connelly, was elected IFC  Acquired a house cook.  We held our annual spaghetti feed in Presi-  Recruited the the fall for our philanthropy, breast dent. largest fall pledge class cancer awareness. The chapter do-  Eric in three years. nated over $1,000 to the Altru Can- Watne cer Coalition.

Greek Members who participated in the Wellness Center’s Pita Pit pita contest! The winning team of Amanda Thalacker (KAΘ) and Betsy Dorff (ΔΓ) had their champion pita featured as a combo at the Pita Pit restaurants in Grand Forks! The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1 Fraternity Chapter Updates The Good Standing Policy Fraternity. In an effort to keep our community Pi Kappa Phi  For more information about the members safe and to deter risky behav-  The chapter built two wheelchair upcoming Alumni Events during ior, the IFC and PHC voted to pass a ramps this fall for PUSH America Homecoming, please contact Nick Good Standing Policy which is reflected  Received new common room furni- Creamer (651.528.2391) in each council’s respective governing ture, including a pool table and study Bylaws. As per the IFC Bylaws (Article 8, tables and chairs Sigma Nu Sections 1-3) and the PHC Bylaws  Several brothers held positions of  President, Matt Grounds (Article VII, Section 2) all fraternity and leadership across campus this year, ([email protected]) sorority chapters will be expected to

including Student Body Vice Presi- Sigma Phi Epsilon earn “Good Standing” status. In dent and Editor-in-Chief of the Da-  order to do so, the chapter must President, Adam Lurie kota Student ([email protected])  Hold education for 90% of their Sigma Alpha Epsilon  We held an excellent fall retreat this membership on each of the following year with the majority of chapter  President, Taylor Browen areas: ([email protected]) members in attendance.   The chapter recruited 15 new mem-  Our chapter won numerous awards FIPG Guidelines at our Regional Leadership Conven- bers in the Fall semester and had a  Alcohol Education tion. 100% retention & Initiation rate.  The chapter’s Risk Management  Four members were selected to  We hosted our Regional Director Policies & Practices attend our annual National Leader- this fall. ship School on the Princess Cruise  Our Red Rose Parents Formal was  Review and submit the chapter’s risk Lines. held on April 28th at the Hilton management policy to the Coordina-  75% of the chapter attended Prov- Garden Inn. Many parents, guests, tor for Fraternity & Sorority Life for and alumni enjoyed the evening! ince Leadership School in Des approval. Moines, IA.  Our chapter earned the number  Renovations on the house include a one GPA among all fraternities and  To deter guests from bringing alco- new porch, a fresh coat of interior sororities in the spring 2012 semes- hol into the facility, no backpacks or paint , a new lounge and study area, ter with a 3.29 cumulative GPA. large purses will be allowed into and a new outdoor storage shed. chapter facilities during social func-  The chapter held the largest NDAL Fall 2012 tions. alumni formal in current history with an attendance of over 200! Fraternity Recruitment If a fraternity chapter fails to do one of

September 10-15, 2012 the above, they will not be considered in Sigma Chi “Good Standing” and will not have the  President, Nick Creamer PNMs can register at: rights and authorities of a voting member ([email protected]) https://involvement.und.edu/form/start/3952 of the IFC which may include loss of so-  Renovations to the house include a Greek Recruitment Expo cial privileges, loss of participation in fresh coat of interior paint, new Sweetheart philanthropies etc. If a soror- carpet, new living room furniture, September 9, 2012, 6:30-8:30 PM, ity chapter fails to do one of the above, and remodeled women’s bathroom. Memorial Union Front Lawn they will not be allowed to host social  Eleven new brothers were initiated events with alcohol. into the order in the fall. All students are welcome!  In the spring, Beta Zeta hosted the Chapter Meet & Greet Province Workshop as well as the Walking House Tours Mission 365 Recruitment Seminar sponsored by the International 8:30 PM Movie on the Lawn The Greek Gazette Volume 1, Issue 1

Highest GPA Spring 2011: Outstanding Chapter Presi- dent:

 Delta Gamma-3.33  Amanda Heubach, Delta Gamma Recognition for Greek Excellence:

 Sigma Phi Epsilon—3.23  Jason Granzella, Sigma Chi  Kappa Sigma

 Lambda Chi Alpha Highest GPA Fall 2011: Outstanding Alumni:

 Alpha Phi—3.23  Rita Schuster, Alpha Phi Commendation for Greek Excellence:

 Delta Upsilon—3.20  Michael Nowacki, Pi Kappa Phi  Alpha Chi Omega

 Delta Tau Delta

Highest New Member GPA Spring 2011: Outstanding Faculty Advisor:  Gamma Phi Beta

 Gamma Phi Beta—4.0  Jeffry Powell, Dean of Students,  Kappa Alpha Theta Delta Upsilon  Sigma Phi Epsilon—3.78  Pi Kappa Phi

Highest New Member GPA Fall 2011: Outstanding Faculty Member: Presidents Award for Greek  Kenneth Foltz, Aviation  Alpha Phi—3.21 Excellence: (nominated by both Sigma Phi  Beta Theta Pi—3.21 Epsilon & Pi Kappa Phi)  Alpha Phi  Delta Gamma Future Greek Leader: Pillar Award:  Delta Upsilon

 Emily Punt, Alpha Phi  John Kappel, Delta Upsilon  Pi Beta Phi

 Michael Van Doren, Sigma Phi  Katie Crook, Alpha Phi  Sigma Phi Epsilon Epsilon

University of North Dakota Fraternity & Sorority Life

Outstanding Greek Senior: https://involvement.und.eduorganizationfraternityandsororitylife  Kelsey Ledger, Alpha Phi

 William Young, Sigma Phi Epsilon https://www.facebook.com/#!/undfraternityandsororitylife

Gordon Henry Award: @UNDGreekLife

 Bethany Martindale, Kappa Alpha Theta 701-777-3620  Amanda Heubach, Delta Gamma

 Nick Creamer, Sigma Chi