Featured Inside: Ofce Update ∙ Recruitment & Intake ∙ Greek Community Standards Service & Philanthropy ∙ Duke Greek Awards ∙ Duke Greek Emerging Leaders 2015-2016 Alumni Review Ofce of Fraternity and Sorority Life • 036 Bryan Center • [email protected] • www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/greek Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 2 Ofce of Fraternity andBon Sorority Voyage Life and Update Welcome

n May, Student Afairs said goodbye to Dr. Clarybel We are currently in the search process for a new IPeguero, director of the Ofce of Fraternity and OFSL director. Te new director will report directly Sorority Life (OFSL), who accepted a new position to the Sr. Director of Student Life, Dr. David Pittman as Senior Director in the Duke Alumni Ofce. Afer and will also have the beneft of support from the eight successful years of managing the OFSL, advising, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of mentoring and coaching undergraduates in forty-two UCAE, Mr. Chris Roby. I expect this organizational Greek letter organizations, Clarybel lef an indelible restructuring will provide additional scafolding to thumb print in leadership development and program beneft our Greek letter organizations’ ongoing pro- design that ranged from the annual Greek Student grammatic needs. Convocation to new member recruitment processes. Under her direction, Clarybel and her staf worked We hope that you will not only visit the newly reno- diligently to create a community that aspired to the vated UCAE ofce suite in the Bryan Center where ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. Despite OFSL will be located, but also the new Campus Cen- her choosing to remain a Dukie, but in another ofce, ter that includes the West Union Dining Facility, the we still miss her endearing presence. Pavilion, and the new Wellness Center.

In consultation with the Vice President of Student Afairs, Dr. Larry Moneta, I made the decision to Zoila Airall, Ph.D. relocate the OFSL in the University Center for Activi- Associate Vice President ties and Events (UCAE), the Center that supports 350 Campus Life student clubs and organizations in their event plan- Student Afairs ning, risk management and fnancial transactions.

Fraternity and Sorority Life 2008-2016 Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 3 Recruitment & Intake

his past year the Greek community held a Panhellenic recruitment occurred this past Tnew event during First Big Weekend—the year over the two weekends of January 15th‐ 17th Meet the Greeks BBQ—which gave students an and January 24th-25th, with Bid Day falling on opportunity to meet members of all 41 fraternity Monday, January 25th. Elena Elliott (Zeta Tau and sorority chapters. Te event took place on Alpha) and Avery Charmichael (Delta Delta the East Campus Quad and was well attended Delta) will head up the Panhel Recruitment team by students interested in talking with current for the 2016‐2017 school year. members about their Greek experience. Panhellenic recruitment 2017 will again be held, Te results of spring 2016 formal recruitment in its entirety, at the Durham Convention Center show sustained interest on the part of students to in downtown Durham. Tis convention center make Greek life a part of their Duke experience. was utilized again this past year, in conjunction Indeed, participation in IFC recruitment has with the Durham Armory, to provide adequate steadily increased over the past four years, from and equitable space for all ten Panhellenic 429 students starting the recruitment process chapters. We are again thankful to the Ofce in 2013, to 460 recruits in 2016. Over the same of the Vice President for Student Afairs for period, the number bids extended by the IFC has providing continued and substantial funding risen from 377 to 470, while the number of new in support of Panhellenic recruitment during members has increased, respectively, from 250 to the recent extensive campus renovation and 311. revitalization eforts.

Credit for the success of IFC’s 2016 formal Te 2016 Panhellenic recruitment team, led recruitment eforts go to IFC recruitment team by Erica Fischer-Colbrie (Delta Gamma) and members Peter Mullen (), Spencer Leigh Raskauskas (Pi Beta Phi), deserves special Ryals ( Epsilon), and Jonathan Rogers recognition for their tireless eforts and planning, (). Te IFC recruitment team for without which, Panhellenic recruitment could the 2016-2017 school year will be led by George not have succeeded. Mellgard (), Jack Lubin (Alpha ), and Basil Seif (). During the 2015-2016 school year the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) inducted 28 new Te numbers for Panhellenic recruitment during members into its respective organizations, while spring 2016 did not increase from the previous the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) added year, but were strong nonetheless, with 435 20 new members. women starting the recruitment process, and 345 women joining the Panhellenic community. Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 4

Duke University Greek Community Standards

n its ffh year of assessment, the Duke Greek to rate chapters on a percentage scale based on their ICommunity Standards program continues to help level of achievement. Chapters that receive a standards chapters track their performance as organizations achievement rating of 90% or greater will achieve the and direct student leaders’ attention towards aspects Gold Status designation. Chapters with a rating of 80% of chapter management where room for improvement to 89% are awarded Silver Status, while those receiving exists. ratings from 70% to 79% achieve Bronze Status. Any chapter failing to meet the minimum standards rating Te Duke Greek Community Standards program of 70% is required to meet with the OFSL Program identifes chapters that are functioning at consistently Coordinator to develop an action plan for correcting high measures of excellence as well as those that are chapter defciencies and will attend monthly meetings struggling to meet minimum standards and provides with their staf member until the next round of chapter advisors with the ability to identify specifc community standards submissions is evaluated. goals to pursue with their chapters over the next year. Chapter standards are evaluated on an annual Tis past year saw 20 out of 41 chapters achieve highest basis using six measurement categories including honors as gold standard chapters. Academics, University and Community Involvement, Membership Development, Chapter Management, and Financial Management. A scoring rubric is used

2015-2016 Gold Standard Chapters Alpha Delta Pi ∙ alpha ∙ Alpha Phi ∙ Alpha Chi Omega ∙ ∙ Delta Delta Delta ∙ Delta Gamma ∙ Delta Sigma Teta ∙ Gamm Phi Beta ∙ Kappa Alpha Teta ∙ Kappa Kappa Gamma ∙ Lambda Upsilon Lambda ∙ ∙ Pi Kappa Phi Teta Nu Xi ∙ Zeta Phi Beta ∙ Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 5 Interfraternity Council

he Interfraternity Council (IFC) is currently comprised of VP of New Member Education, Ian Snyder, began the evening T17 Greek letter organizations: by congratulating news members on behalf of the Ofce of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Interfraternity Council, , Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Psi, thanking Phi Delta Teta fraternity for hosting the evening, , , Delta Tau Delta, Kappa and introducing outgoing IFC President, Max Schreiber, who Alpha Order, Phi Delta Teta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Psi delivered a State of IFC address to those in attendance. Upsilon, , , , , and . Schreiber then introduced COO of Phi Delta Teta, Sean The Interfraternity Council Wagner, who spoke to students about his fraternity experience Executive Board 2016-2017 and about his relationship with the evening’s keynote speaker, Dr. Tomas “Sparky” Reardon. President – Mitchell Grant, Alpha Epsilon Pi Executive VP – Andrew Jordan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Dr. Sparky Reardon earned a bachelor’s degree in education from VP Chapter Services – Brent Kelley, Delta Tau Delta Ole Miss (1972), a master’s degree in education administration Director of Public Relations – Brandon Foreman, from Delta State University (1976), and a Ph.D. in educational Alpha Epsilon Pi leadership from Ole Miss (2000). He retired as the Assistant Vice Director of Community Interaction – Mark Francis, Chancellor/Dean of Students at the University of Mississippi in Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2014 afer serving the university for 36 years, and now retains the Alumni Relations – Jake Diamantis, Pi Kappa Phi title of Dean Emeritus. Secretary – Charles Halverson, Delta Tau Delta Treasurer – Aaron Kupin, Pi Kappa Alpha Dr. Reardon talked to students about inclusivity, and spoke VP Recruitment – George Mellgard, Alpha Epsilon Pi movingly about the importance of individual and group AVP Recruitment – Jack Lubin, AVP Recruitment accountability and responsibility, relating his personal AVP Recruitment – Basil Seif, Alpha Tau Omega experiences to students through stories from his career, which VP New Member Education – Rolly Muench, Sigma Nu drew on topics ranging from personal ethics to the tragic death Member at Large – Dane Burkholder, Sigma Chi of a student fraternity member. Member at Large – Roey Vardi, Alpha Tau Omega To conclude the evening, IFC President Elect, Mitchell Grant, IFC New Member Reception led new members in reciting the IFC Oath, and encouraged Tis year Duke IFC hosted its new member reception at the all students to attend an upcoming Greek Power Luncheon Nasher Museum of Art. New members of all 17 IFC chapters and Escalation Workshop as a part of joining in the One Love gathered to celebrate the completion of their new member Foundation’s goal to end relationship abuse on college campuses process and to learn about the signifcance of joining a Duke IFC and beyond. organization. Before leaving, each new member class gathered for a group photo, which can be found at www.fickr.com/greekatduke. Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 6 Multicultural Greek Council

he Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is currently Tcomprised of 5 Greek letter organizations. Sororities include alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Lambda Teta Alpha, and Teta Nu Xi. Fraternities include Lambda Phi Epsilon and Lambda Upsilon Lambda.

The Multicultural Greek Council Executive Board 2016-2017 President – Melody Su, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Director of Public Relations – Carrie Wang, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Director of Expansion – Maria Pacheco, Lambda Teta Alpha Director of Finance – Ayden Sng, Lambda Phi Epsilon Director of Programming – Ayden Sng, Lambda Phi Epsilon Director of Admin & Order – Timothy Blumberg, Lambda Phi Epsilon Director of Philanthropy – Jing Li, Lambda Phi Epsilon

Anniversaries and Milestones Duke's Alpha Beta chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. celebrated its 10th anniversary during the spring 2016 semester. In April, the chapter held a weekend MGC BBQ of celebration complete with dinners, barbecues, and plentiful photo-ops. Visiting alumni were invited to be During the spring 2016 semester Duke’s Multicultural present as the chapter welcomed their newest members, Greek Council welcomed its newest members to the the Mu class, into the organization on the same weekend. Duke Greek Community by hosting the MGC BBQ on Te Mu Muses' new member ceremony was held in East Campus. Members gathered over delicious Q Shack conjunction with the new members of Duke's chapter of barbecue and took part in introductions and icebreaker Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Inc. activities designed help members get to know each other and establish inter-chapter connections. Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 7 National Pan-Hellenic Council

he National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is currently Addressing Social Issues comprised of 8 Greek letter organizations. Sororities T Te 2015-2016 school year was busy for Duke NPHC, and the include Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Teta council involved itself in a multitude of activities centered around Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Zeta social justice and service to the Duke and Durham communities. Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Fraternities include Fraternity, Inc., Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi One such activity included a collaboration between the Iota Mu Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Gamma Phi Beta The National Pan-Hellenic Council Sorority entitled, “Fits for Fall,” a cold-weather clothing drive that Executive Board 2016-2017 provided winter clothing for the less fortune. In collaboration with the Global Education Ofce, the Iota Mu chapter also President – Tara-Marie Desruisseaux, Zeta Phi Beta hosted a forum to discuss study abroad opportunities and the 1st Vice President – Serges Himbaza, Alpha Phi Alpha experiences of black women participating in study abroad. 2nd Vice President – Taylor Ikner, Kappa Alpha Psi Secretary – Kalito Luna, Phi Beta Sigma Meanwhile, the Lambda Omega chapter of Delta Sigma Teta Treasurer – TBD Sorority, Inc. sought to raise awareness for generational poverty Historian – TBD with their Little Black Dress Campaign, and supported the Public Relations Chair – TBD #BlackLivesMatter movement by hosting a mural painting and a Community Service Chair – Kalif Jeremiah, Alpha Phi Alpha talk with the movement’s creator, Patrisse Cullers. Parliamentarian – Imani Moody, Delta Sigma Teta Te Kappa Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. NPHC Week 2015 teamed up with Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. to host Te Dynamic Duke NPHC kicked of the 2015-2016 school year a panel discussion on the experience of black and brown laborers with their NPHC Week 2015: A Diferent World, during which at Duke, and hosted a democratic debate watch party, while the the council hosted a variety events, from social gatherings, to Alpha Alpha Chi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. held community service and other meaningful programming. Te events during their Sigma Week 2015 focused on topics such as week of events commenced on Monday, September 7th with a microaggressions on campus and mental health at Duke. classy all-white mixer on Central Campus, followed by a group study hall on Tuesday evening in Perkins Library. On Wednesday Te Nu Omicron chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. night, social activist, photographer, and entrepreneur, Eunique remembered the lives of women of color who have fallen victim Jones-Gibson, joined council members for a conversation about to police brutality by promoting a #SayHerName campaign, and her experiences, the pursuit of life goals, and creative social supported US veterans by tabling in their honor. Te chapter activism. Eunique Jones-Gibson is a member of Delta Sigma also made visits to the residents of the Durham Nursing and Teta Sorority, Inc. and the creator of Because of Tem, We Rehabilitation Center. Can, a movement aimed at empowering today’s youth through recognizing and honoring infuential persons of color. Te Omicron Nu chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. supported other local SGRho chapters and hosted a discussion Anniversaries and Milestones on black leadership, while the Omega Zeta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. created an essay-writing contest for local Te Kappa Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, youth, presenting the winning author with a check for $500. Inc. was founded at Duke University on December 7, 1975. In celebration of their 40th Charter Day, the chapter invited BSAI Step Show Spring 2016 members past and present to gather on campus for a weekend of events, including their 40th Anniversary Gala, where members Te NPHC Step Show occurred over BSAI weekend this past and guests gathered to enjoy fellowship and to refect upon the year, and while the competition was ferce, it was Alpha Phi legacy and future of the Kappa Omicron chapter. Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha who took home the trophies for the men’s and women’s bracket respectively. Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 8 Panhellenic Association

he Panhellenic Association is currently comprised of 10 and discuss ways to positively impact the Formal Recruitment TGreek letter organizations: process. Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Panhellenic President, Emma Welch, spoke to attendees about Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Teta, Kappa Kappa her positive recruitment experiences during her time as a new Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, and Zeta Tau Alpha. student at Duke, and encouraged her attending members to The Panhellenic Association work towards uplifing and further improving the Panhellenic Executive Board 2016-2017 community at Duke.

President – Anya Ranganathan, Chi Omega Over dinner, NPC Area Advisor, Shari Malone, facilitated further Executive VP – Helena Abbott, Delta Gamma conversation among attendees about how best to work towards VP Recruitment & Membership – Elena Elliott, Zeta Tau Alpha continual improvement of the Formal Recruitment experience, AVP Recruitment & Membership – Avery Carmichael, in order to ensure that as many women as possible are able to Delta Delta Delta experience the warmth and sisterhood of sorority membership. Director of Admin & Order – Ellen Herd, Delta Gamma Director of Finance – Helena Abbott, Delta Gamma Panhellenic Tampon Drive Director of Philanthropy & Outreach – Franny Brancati, It is estimated that a year’s supply of pads and tampons costs Gamma Phi Beta more than $100. Te expense of these vital necessities ofen Director of Programming & New Member Education – Katie makes them unattainable for women living in poverty. Pads and Cottam, Zeta Tau Alpha tampons are not covered by food stamps and are rarely available Director of Risk Management & Housing – Marie Mathews, through homeless shelters and food banks. Additionally, without Alpha Delta Pi proper sanitary supplies, women all over the world are forced to Director of Public Relations – Shanna Engelhardt, miss school and work, decreasing their socioeconomic mobility. Alpha Delta Pi

Centennial Celebration In its second year, the Panhellenic Tampon Drive continued eforts to address access to vital feminine hygene products Zeta Tau Alpha celebrated 100 years at Duke this past fall, inviting by focusing on the issue as it exists in Durham and abroad. members and alumni to gather in recognition and celebration of Members tabled on West Campus to collect pads, tampons, and a century of sisterhood. donations to beneft women in Africa, and here in Durham, who are not able to aford these basic necessities. Funds were donated National Panhellenic Conference Summit to ZanaAfrica, while nearly 700 pads were sent to the WISER On January 13th, 2016, over 65 attendees gathered in Von Canon foundation in Kenya. Te council also donated 400 tampons Hall to participate in Duke’s frst NPC Summit. Panhellenic to the Duke organization Progress Period, which works with a executive board members, chapter presidents, recruitment local Durham groups. Organized by Panhellenic Director of chairs, chapter advisors, and NPC national representatives Philanthropy and Outreach, Franny Brancati, the drive drew joined with university staf to kick of the recruitment season participation of women from all ten of Duke’s Panhellenic chapters. Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 9

Order of Omega Greek Awards

Outstanding Fraternal Values Greek Hall of Fame Inductees Highest Chapter GPA Awards Chi Omega Max Schreiber, 2015-2016 IFC – Alpha Epsilon Pi Interfraternity Council President MGC – Lambda Upsilon Lambda Embodying Fraternal Values NPHC – Delta Sigma Teta Eli Lichtenberg, Sigma Chi Hannah Koo & Antonio Lopez, 2015-2016 Panhellenic – Alpha Delta Pi Multicultural Greek Council Presidents Outstanding Service J.T. Ross, 2015-2016 Greeks’ Choice Awards Alpha Delta Pi National Pan-Hellenic Council President IFC – Pi Kappa Alpha MGC – alpha Kappa Delta Phi Outstanding Community Service Anya Ranganathan, 2015-2016 NPHC – Sigma Gamma Rho Maggie Hom, Gamma Phi Beta Panhellenic Association President Panhellenic – Chi Omega

Outstanding Philanthropy Event William J. Maschke Jr. Memorial Award Outstanding Intramural Sports Pi Kappa Alpha Abby Larus, Alpha Delta Pi Pi Kappa Phi Tyler Nelson, Alpha Epsilon Pi

Outstanding Member Education Outstanding Risk Management Gamma Phi Beta Interfraternity Council President’s Award Mack Chandler, Sigma Nu Delta Tau Delta Jake Son, Sigma Phi Epsilon Outstanding New Member Greek Woman of the Year Hope Arcuri, Alpha Delta Pi Multicultural Greek Council President’s Award Kaitlyn Rollins, Kappa Alpha Teta Tianye Zhang, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Outstanding Greek Collaboration Greek Man of the Year National Pan-Hellenic Council President’s Award Alpha Phi Alpha Andrew Jordan, Sigma Alpha Epsilon ZaKerra Lance, Sigma Gamma Rho Outstanding Greek Involvement Panhellenic Association President’s Award Outstanding Chapter President Abby Larus, Alpha Delta Pi Clarybel Peguero Uzoma Ayogu, Alpha Phi Alpha

Outstanding Programming Order of Omega President’s Award Most Improved Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sean Palmer Zeta Phi Beta

Outstanding University Involvement Outstanding Alumni/Alumnae Advisor Chapter of the Year Chandra Christmas Rouse, Delta Sigma Teta Amy Lingenfelser, Kappa Alpha Teta Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 10 Duke Greek Emerging Leaders

uke Greek Emerging Leaders (DGEL) serves as the premiere leadership development program for the Duke fraternity and sorority Dcommunity. Te Ofce of Fraternity and Sorority Life seeks diverse and dynamic sophomores and juniors from the four Greek councils to participate in the Emerging Leaders program, ofering them the opportunity to attend six educational sessions during the fall semester of each year where they learn skills that will help them to facilitate positive organizational change. During the past year, 86 students have graduated from the program and many have gone on to become chapter and council ofcers and presidents, Order of Omega members and more. Nominations for new Emerging Leaders are requested during the spring semester and this coming fall the program will accommodate 122 student participants.

Fall 2015 DGEL Graduates

Ben Africk Chi Psi Sam Konolige Sigma Alpha Epsilon Laura Baker Kappa Alpha Teta Kathryn Lofus Alpha Phi Roxanne Baker Nicholas Lokker Pi Kappa Phi Alexandre Barget Alpha Tau Omega Antonio Lopez Lambda Upsilon Lambda Duncan Bartok Delta Tau Delta Usman Mahmood Alpha Phi Alpha Melissa Beretta Kappa Alpha Teta Madison Martin Alpha Delta Pi Suzannah Bergstein Kappa Kappa Gamma Grant McHorse Delta Tau Delta Luke Berndt Hunter Michielson Delta Tau Delta Nicole Blake Kappa Alpha Teta Stuart Macrae Montgomery Delta Kappa Epsilon Gabriella Bloom Kappa Kappa Gamma Asha Nanda Delta Delta Delta Drake Breeding Alpha Tau Omega Josh Neuhaus Delta Sigma Phi Sam Brougher Sigma Chi Angel Nwachukwu Delta Sigma Teta Dane Burkholder Sigma Chi Natalia Ortiz Pi Beta Phi Mercedes Carrasco Alpha Kappa Alpha Juno Park Pi Kappa Alpha Grace Chang Chi Omega Jonathan Payne Sigma Nu Soren Chargois Alpha Delta Pi Katie Payne Kappa Kappa Gamma Calvin Chueh Lambda Phi Epsilon Mounika Pogula Gamma Phi Beta Christopher Clevenger Sigma Chi Cynthia Quattrocchi Delta Delta Delta Anastasia Colas Teta Nu Xi Jeremy Roth Sigma Nu Daniel Connolly Pi Kappa Phi Leah Rothfeld Zeta Tau Alpha Alison Cooney Pi Beta Phi Kabir Sadarangani Delta Sigma Phi Philip Coons Alpha Tau Omega Ashley Sage Zeta Tau Alpha David Crof Phi Beta Sigma Khaliq Sanda Sigma Nu Hailey Diaz Chi Omega Justin Sapp Alpha Phi Alpha Andrew Distell Alpha Epsilon Pi Sam Schwaller Psi Upsilon Walker Eacho Sigma Chi Cassidy Seggern Kappa Alpha Teta Liane Emerson Alpha Phi Harsh Sharma Sigma Phi Epsilon Samantha Garza Lambda Teta Alpha Ryan Siegel Alpha Epsilon Pi Gwen Geng Gamma Phi Beta Samantha Siegel Delta Gamma Samantha Glover Kappa Alpha Teta Michaela Stith Zeta Phi Beta Jennifer Godinez Napoles Lambda Teta Alpha Bethany Sykes Alpha Kappa Alpha Harry Guo Chi Psi James Trosby Delta Sigma Phi Diane Hadley Alpha Delta Pi Jillian Udell Delta Gamma Charles Halverson Delta Tau Delta Nicholas Vega Delta Sigma Phi Edward Hannush Delta Sigma Phi Landon Walls Kappa Alpha Order Whitney Hazard Gamma Phi Beta Amy Wang alpha Kappa Delta Phi Niveen Hennein Pi Beta Phi Sarah Waters Zeta Tau Alpha Brianna Johnson-King Alpha Phi Savanna Welch Alpha Phi Shaun Jones Phi Beta Sigma Christopher White Sigma Chi Andrew Jordan Sigma Alpha Epsilon Maggie Xing alpha Kappa Delta Phi Courtney Judkins Delta Sigma Teta Michelle Zhu alpha Kappa Delta Phi Jared Katzen Pi Kappa Alpha Caroline Zubieta Kappa Alpha Teta Brian Keohane Delta Tau Delta Benjamin Klein Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Newsletter 11 Greek Leadership Academy

ach fall newly elected and continuing chapter presidents, it means to live those values as chapter members and as leaders of Ecouncil ofcers, and chapter representatives participate in their respective organizations. Students return to campus with a the Greek Leadership Academy. Students and staf head out for greater understanding of their role as leaders, having acquired a weekend of leadership training and team-building exercises many of the skills they will rely on to face the challenges of assuming where they get to bond during group meals and small-group ofcer roles within their organizations. discussions. Tis past year the Greek Leadership Academy took place at Park During the retreat, students participate in facilitator-led Springs Camp & Retreat Center in Providence, NC. Te coming discussions and breakout groups and engage in conversations year’s academy will be held at various locations in Downtown which challenge them to identify and address issues facing their Durham. chapters as well as those impacting the broader fraternity and sorority community. Students from the four Greek councils beneft from the opportunity to gather together in one place, and come away from Leadership Academy with lasting cross- council relationships that continue to beneft the entire Greek community by establishing connections between council and chapter leaders based on trust and mutual understanding of the issues that will challenge them as student leaders and chapter members.

Activities at the Greek Leadership Academy are designed to help students understand and identify their personal values and what

Continue to Serve as Alumni

he Duke University Greek Advisory Council (DUGAC) is a group composed of Duke alumni, faculty, and staf members who meet during THomecoming Weekend and Alumni Reunion Weekend to discuss pressing matters facing the fraternity and sorority life community. John Sacha (T’70, Sigma Phi Epsilon) chairs the council. If you are interested in serving as a member of this council please contact David Pittman by September 15th at [email protected].

To learn more about DUGAC please visit: http://studentafairs.duke.edu/greek/chapters-organizations-councils/dugac

What can alumni do to stay connected?

1. If you live locally, consider serving as an alumni advisor. 2. Visit your chapter during Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekends. 3. Ofer your expertise to students through networking and speaking about your professional/educational experiences at a chapter or council program. 4. Internships available? Please send information to your chapter members. Contact us and we will put you in touch with the chapter. 5. Looking for your chapter’s alumni relations chair? Contact us and we will connect you with the current chapter ofcer. 6. If you have stayed involved with your fraternity/sorority as alumni please share the benefts of that experience with your undergraduate chapter members. Let them know how to stay involved afer graduation. Online Resources

Check out our website at http://studentafairs.duke.edu/greek

Te Duke University Relationship Statement is available online at http://studentafairs.duke.edu/greek/about-us/relationship-statement

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40 Years at Duke

Tis coming fall, the Mu Kappa chapter of Chi Omega will celebrate 40 years on Duke's campus.

Documenting Greek Life at Duke

No need to sif through endless social media posts to fnd great images of Greek life at Duke. Our Flickr page makes photos of Greek life at Duke available in one permanent collection. If you like the photos in this newsletter, check out our Flickr page where our archive is now over 5,000 images and growing. See more at http://fickr.com/greekatduke.

Ofce of Fraternity and Sorority Life Staf, 2016 – 2017 David Pittman, Interim Director Jessica Emig, Program Coordinator Dan Scheirer, Staf Assistant Alison McLaughlin, Graduate Assistant Grant Bigman, Graduate Assistant

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