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2020 – 2021

Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life WELCOME TO OREGON 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 complement 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 the Dean of Students 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 Oregon State University Member of Kappa degree.

As an international public research university 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!

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

2 3 OSU Fraternity & FIND YOUR PLACE Sorority Experience

For over a century, both OSU and fraternities & sororities have benefited from the mutual relationship shared between IN OUR COMMUNITY the community and the institution. Fraternities and sororities provide a valuable component of the undergraduate experience and complement the curricular and co-curricular aims of 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 University. Fraternities and sororities recognized by OSU are your “home away from home” at Oregon State and make a large that students who are engaged with student organizations, like expected to maintain this history of positive contribution by campus feel much smaller. There are 45 chapters on campus that fraternities and sororities, are more successful academically and conducting themselves in accordance with the shared values and are a member of one of five communities, the Collective Greek are more likely to graduate. expectations of their affiliate inter/national organizations and the Council (CGC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hel- University. The fraternities and sororities listed in this booklet lenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), or the College is a time to build memories and gain friends that will last are the only social fraternities and sororities recognized by and in Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). We believe there is a place a lifetime. We know that college is full of choices, and we are glad good standing with Oregon State University. for everyone in our diverse community of over 3,000 students. you’ve made the choice to get to know our chapters. We urge you to get to know our organizations for yourself and make the best Fraternities and sororities have a rich history at OSU and have A Relationship Statement is executed annually between OSU decision for you about which group to join. been on campus for over 138 years. The first national organization, and its fraternities and sororities. This document formalizes the • Leadership Development , was established on campus in 1882. Please take time to browse through this publication and acquaint shared values and expectations that are instrumental in ensuring • Academic Achievement a mutually beneficial relationship between all parties. Among Our community shares several core principles: Friendship, Schol- yourself with all that fraternity and sorority life has to offer. If the specific areas and criteria addressed within the Relationship • Risk Reduction and Management arship, Leadership, Inclusivity, Philanthropy and Service. The you’re still not sure if ‘going Greek’ is right for you, we encourage Statement are: • Diversity and Inclusion community shared vision statement is: “United by a common bond, you to learn more about these organizations by checking out the we are a diverse community dedicated to scholarship, leadership fall recruitment/membership intake processes. This Relationship Statement serves as the basis for ensuring the • Membership Development and service.” Our members live these values each day and strive positive presence and continued contributions of fraternities Once again, welcome to Oregon State University. We offer you our • Campus Engagement and Community Service toward this vision in the events and programs they plan and in and sororities at Oregon State University, and that each is best wishes for every success during your time here. And get used the membership experiences our chapters offer. Membership in a working collaboratively to enable each other to meet and exceed • Advising and Alumni Relations to saying it — “Go Beavs!” fraternity or sorority not only allows you to get more involved at their individual missions and goals. To view the full text of this • Community Standards agreement, visit oregonstate.edu/cfsl.

The specific areas and criteria addressed in the Relationship Statement are listed below the photo.

4 5 Scholarship: Fraternities and sororities at Oregon State Community Service: In conjunction with philanthropy, University strive for academic excellence. Each chapter has each fraternity and sorority participates in numerous community specific grade requirements for students to achieve and maintain service events each year to engage with the Corvallis and active membership and provides their members with resources to surrounding communities. Last year, OSU’s Fraternity and Sorority promote academic success. Fraternity and sorority membership Community logged approximately 70,000 hours of community offers many options to help new members transition academically service. Commitment to civic engagement encourages growth as from high school to college, including educational programs servant leaders and allows members to help others in the world and workshops, study hours, tutoring programs, and more. As around us. a result, the All-Greek GPA is consistently at or above the All- Undergraduate average. Friendship: With a large student body at OSU, it is easy for new students to be overwhelmed with life on campus. Fraternity Philanthropy: Fraternities and sororities sponsor a variety and sorority membership eases the transition and enriches the of philanthropic fundraisers that raise over $360,000 annually college experience by encouraging the development of sincere to support local and national nonprofit organizations. These relationships within a tight-knit community of over 3,000 fundraisers include athletic tournaments, haunted houses, students. The lifelong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood made lip sync competitions, and more. in fraternities and sororities are unmatched by any other student organization. Inclusivity: United by a common bond, the OSU Greek community is a diverse community that strives for inclusivity of all Leadership: Developing leadership skills in all members is a people regardless of age, ethnicity, race, culture, gender identity or fundamental goal of every organization. Fraternities and sororities expression religion, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. offer a variety of leadership positions within their chapters and We hope to promote a welcoming environment for all students opportunities also exist in the Fraternity/Sorority Community on campus where all members and guests feel supported and at large. Members are also leaders on campus, currently holding accepted. leadership positions in over 260 student organizations at OSU.

6 7 The following NPHC fraternities and sororities have Sorority, Inc. established charters at OSU but do not currently have any undergraduate members, however, joining opportunities may Nickname: AKA Address: 325 Student Experience Center exist. If you are interested in any of the below organizations, Founding: January 15th, 1908 at please contact the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life at Colors: Salmon Pink & Apple Green [email protected] or 541-737-5432 for more information. National Programs: Lions Club International, Soles 4 Souls, Refugees in America Assistance Program (RAAP) Website: aka1908.com • Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Notable Alumnae: Phylicia Rashad, Wanda Sykes & Rosa Parks • Fraternity, Inc. GPA Requirements: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: [email protected] for more info • Sorority, Inc. • Zeta Sorority, Inc. • Sorority, Inc.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Kappas Financial Information Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: January 5, 1911 at University NPHC organizations charge a one-time initiation fee, and may have Save the Date! Colors: Crimson & Cream NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC annual chapter membership dues. The below information is the range Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the one time initiation fee. Fall 2020 Event Website: kappaalphapsi.org COUNCIL (NPHC) Chapter Membership Fee Range: Notable Alumnae: Colin Kaepernick, Bill Russell & Meet the Greeks: NPHC $850-$2,000 (average $1,275) initiation Lonnie B. Harris The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), yourself to members, and reach out to them GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 also known as the Divine 9 or D9, is the based on information listed next their chapter Informational & Trivia Night Recruitment Contact: Calvin Tyler, [email protected] governing council for the historically profile entry. NPHC organizations typically Tuesday, September 29th at 7pm Memorial African-American fraternities and sororities do not accept a student for membership Union 109 at OSU. NPHC chapters are inclusive, you until the student has completed at least 12- These events is a great opportunity to aren’t required to identify with a specific 24 units of college credit and has achieved at meet the D9 chapters and learn about racial identity to qualify for membership. least a 2.5 grade point average. For additional Fraternities and sororities affiliated with information on NPHC organizations visit the history of these organizations and the the NPHC do not participate in a formal specific organization websites and/or research joining requirements. Fraternity, Inc. recruitment process. NPHC chapters identify the book “Divine Nine” by Lawrence Ross. Due to the evolving situation surrounding the Nickname: Sigmas new members throughout the year, engaging COVID-19 pandemic response, event details Address: 325 Student Experience Center in a membership intake process semi-annually. NPHC chapters are unhoused and use the Lonnie B. such as time, date and location may be subject Founding: January 9, 1914 at Howard University If you are interested in a sorority or fraternity Harris Black Cultural Center as a central place to meet to change. Be sure to check oregonstate.edu/ Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White connected to this council, it’s important to and host events. See a map on page 35 for the location cfsl for the most up-to-date information. Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Sickle Cell Disease Association be on the lookout for their events, introduce of this center. of America, American Cancer Society @osunphc Website: phibetasigma1914.org Visit studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/nphc for more information Notable Alumnae: Dr. George Washington Carver & President on these organizations and how to join. Kwame Nkrumah GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: [email protected] 8 Sorority, Inc. Gamma Sorority, Inc. Nickname: APO Nickname: Gammas Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: Sept 1, 1994 at University of -Chapel Hill Founding: January 25, 1993 at Arizona State University Colors: Fire Red, New Grass Green & Maize Yellow Colors: Forest Green, Navy & White Philanthropy: National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Philanthropy: Mentoring Youth, HIV and AIDS Awareness Website: alphapiomega.org Website: stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/gao_kappa GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Jazmine Tellez, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: [email protected]

Save the Date! Kappa Sorority, Inc. Omega Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: ODPhi MULTICULTURAL Nickname: KDChi Address: 325 Student Experience Center Fall 2020 Event Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: November 25, 1987 at Founding: April 6, 1987 at Texas Tech University GREEK COUNCIL (MGC) Colors: Scarlet, Silver & Black MGC Meet & Greet: Colors: Pink & Maroon Philanthropy: Adopt-A-Highway Wednesday, September 23rd at 6pm on the Weatherford Philanthropy: The American Cancer Society The Multicultural Greek Council If you are interested in a Website: www.omegadeltaphi.com Lawn Website: kdchiosu.wix.com/kdchi-alpha-psi (MGC) is the governing council sorority or fraternity connected GPA requirement: 2.6/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 for the culturally based and to this council, it’s important Come out and meet the members of the MGC Recruitment Contact: Recruitment Contact: [email protected] multicultural fraternities and to be on the lookout for their community and learn more about each MGC chapter. [email protected] sororities at OSU, including events, introduce yourself when Information about the joining process will be provided. chapters with Latinx interest, they are tabling, and reach out South-Asian interest, and to them based on the contact Due to the evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 Native American membership information listed next to their pandemic response, event details such as time, date interests. MGC chapters are chapter profile entry. and location may be subject to change. Be sure to check inclusive, you don’t need to oregonstate.edu/cfsl for the most up-to-date information. NEW FRATERNITY COMING IN 2020-2021 identify with a specific cultural The MGC chapters are unhoused or racial identity to qualify for and often meet at one of the cultural @oregonstatemgc resource centers on campus such Fraternity, Inc. membership. Fraternities and as the Native American Longhouse, Nickname: Sig Rho sororities affiliated with MGC Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, Address: 325 Student Experience Center Nickname: LFE, Lambdas do not participate in a formal Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez, and Founding: August 16, 1996 at University of Founding: February 25th, 1981 at University of California, LA recruitment process and identify more. See a map on page 35 for a Financial Information Colors: Royal Blue & White Colors: Red, Black & Green new members throughout the full listing of these centers. MGC organizations charge individual membership dues Website: http://lambdaphiepsilon.com/ Philanthropy: SOS Children’s Villages year, engaging in a membership each term. The below is an estimated range for term dues Recruitment Contact: Zac Antonius, [email protected] intake process semi-annually. that are collected annually by the UGC chapters at OSU. Website: sigrho.org GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Visit stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/MGC for more Chapter Membership Fee Range: Recruitment Contact: Paris Buffalochief, This organization will be joining the OSU community coming $20-$360/term (average $180) the 2020-2021 school year. To learn more about becoming information on these organizations and how to join. [email protected] a founding father of this fraternity, please reach out to the 10 recruitment contact. Chi Theta Phi Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: February 14th, 2013 at Oregon State University Colors: Aquamarine & Tangerine Philanthropy: Various Corvallis organizations Website: chithetaphi.wixsite.com/oregonstate GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Avery Richards, [email protected] Recruitment Interest: Chi Theta Phi is a social sorority with a design focus. Many of our members study merchandise manage- ment, graphic design, art and interior design, but we accept all women who love being creative.

Sigma Sigma Rho Nickname: Sisters in Agriculture Address: 325 Student Experience Center Nickname: Phi Rho Save the Date! Founding: September 26, 1978 at Address: 325 Student Experience Center COLLECTIVE GREEK Colors: Emerald & Maize Founding: September 24, 1984 at Fall 2020 Event Philanthropy: Ag in the Classroom / Ag in the Community Colors: Wine Red & Silver Website: sigmaalphaosu.wixsite.com/xi-chapter Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society COUNCIL (CGC) Meet & Greet: GPA Requirement: 2.4/4.0 Website: www.phisigmarhofoundation.org Thursday, September 24th at 5pm in the SEC Plaza Recruitment Contact: Jordan Plemons GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 The Collective Greek Council tabling, and reach out to them [email protected] This event is a great opportunity to come out and meet Recruitment Contact: Ashlynn Gallagher, is the governing council for based on the contact information Recruitment Interest: We are looking for ladies with a sincere the members of the CGC community. Interested students [email protected] interest and passion for agriculture. We promote scholarship, Greek-lettered organizations listed next to their chapter profile will have the chance to learn more about each CGC Recruitment Interest: We are a social sorority for leadership, professionalism and networking. Our members have with various academic interest- entry. chapter and joining opportunities that exist. women in engineering and technology fields. based membership. Collective majors in the College of Agricultural Sciences, but you do not have to be an Ag major to join! Greek Council chapters do not Chi Theta Phi and Sigma Due to the evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 participate in a formal recruitment Delta Omega are each local pandemic response, event details such as time, date and location may be subject to change. Be sure to check process and identify new members organizations that were founded oregonstate.edu/cfsl for the most up-to-date information. throughout the year, engaging in at Oregon State and remain the only chapters in existence of these Sigma Delta Omega informal membership recruitment @collectivegreekcouncil_osu processes semi-annually. If you are organizations. Nickname: SDO interested in a sorority connected Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: April 5, 2006 at Oregon State University to this council, it is important to CGC chapters are unhoused and often meet in the Memorial Union Financial Information Colors: Green, Blue & be on the lookout for their events, or in the buildings where members CGC organizations charge individual membership dues each Philanthropy: OSU STEM Academy introduce yourself when they are have the majority of their classes. term. The below is an estimated range for term dues that is Website: www.sigmadeltaomega.info collected annually by the CGC chapters at OSU. GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: [email protected] Visit stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/cgc for more Chapter Membership Fee Range: Recruitment Interest: We recruit during Week 1 of Fall and $85- $175/term (average $130) Winter term. To join, you must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 information on these organizations and how to join. and an interest in science! You do not necessarily need to have a science major to join. 12 Alpha Nickname: Alpha Chi or AChio Nickname: Alpha Gam, AGD Address: 310 NW 26th St Address: 360 NW 26th St Founding: October 15, 1885 at DePauw University Founding: May 30, 1904 at Syracuse University Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Colors: Red, Buff & Green Philanthropy: Domestic Violence/CARDV Philanthropy: Fighting Hunger Website: www.oregonstateaxo.org Website: alphagammadelta.org Notable Alumnae: Condelezza Rice, Trista Sutter & Hannah Brown Notable Alumnae: Betty White, Elizabeth Corbett, & Judy Topinka GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0

PANHELLENIC Save the Date! 2020 PHC Fall Formal Recruitment Events Registration Closes: Monday, September 28th at noon Nickname: Alpha O, AOII Address: 127 NW 13th St COUNCIL (PHC) Potential New Member Orientation: Tuesday, September 29th Founding: January 2, 1897 at Barnard College Sisterhood Round: Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 3rd The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the Colors: Cardinal Philanthropy Round: Saturday, October 3rd Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation governing body for the 11 traditionally Chapter Round: Sunday, October 4th Website: oregonstate.alphaomicronpi.org housed sororities at OSU. The council Notable Alumnae: Gayle Fitzpatrick consists of 11 chapters that are members Preference Round: Monday, October 5th GPA Requirement: 3.14/4.0 of the National Panhellenic Conference Bid Day: Tuesday, October 6th (NPC). The Panhellenic Council will host its annual fall formal recruitment process Due to the evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic response, event at the beginning of fall term 2020 over the details such as time, date and location may be subject to change. Be sure to check second weekend of school. This is the only oregonstate.edu/cfsl for the most up-to-date information. time throughout the school year where all PHC chapters will be accepting new @osupanhellenic members. Alpha Phi To register for PHC Fall Formal Financial Information Nickname: A Phi Recruitment, visit: PHC organizations charge a variety of individual membership dues each term. Address: 357 NW 25th St Founding: September 18, 1872 at Syracuse University stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/phc The below is an estimated range for the type of membership dues that is collected annually by the PHC chapters at OSU. Colors: Silver & Bordeaux Registration is currently $50 and will increase to Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation in the Support of Women’s $60 on September 1st! Chapter Membership Range per year: Heart Health First Year of Membership: $1200-$3000 (average $2120) Website: alphaphi.org Live-in: $550-$9090/year (average $8040) Notable Alumnae: Jennifer Joines, Georgia Neese, & Olivia Jones Live-out: $1200-$2610/year (average $1680) GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 14 Chi Omega Nickname: KD Nickname: Chi O Nickname: Tri Delta Address: 305 NW 25th St Address: 2240 NW Van Buren Ave Address: 340 NW 26th St Founding: October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School Founding: April 5, 1895 at Founding: November 27, 1888 at Boston University Colors: Pearl White & Olive Green Colors: Cardinal & Straw Colors: Blue, Gold & Silver Philanthropy: Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (CARDV), Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) Website: chiomegaos.wix.com/chiobeavs Website: www.oregonstate.tridelta.org Website: oregonstate.kappadelta.org Notable Alumnae: Angela Kinsley & Lucy Liu Notable Alumnae: Joanna García, Elizabeth Banks & Katie Couric Notable Alumnae: Leigh Anne Tuohy GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.1/4.0

Delta Gamma Nickname: KKG, Kappa Nickname: DG Address: 1335 NW Van Buren Ave Address: 715 NW 23rd St Founding: October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College Founding: December 25, 1873 at Lewis School for Girls Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Colors: Bronze, Pink & Blue Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental (RIF), Heartland Humane Philanthropy: Service for Sight Society, Kappa Foundation Website: oregonstate.deltagamma.org Website: oregonstate.kappa.org Notable Alumnae: Sabrina Bryan, Erin Condren & Joan Lunden Notable Alumnae: Mariska Hargitay, Sophia Bush & Kate Spade GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.3/4.0

Kappa Alpha Theta Nickname: Theta Nickname: SK Address: 465 NW 23rd St Address: 231 NW 26th St Founding: January 27, 1870 at DePauw University Founding: November 9, 1874, at Colby College Colors: Black & Gold Colors: Lavender & Maroon Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Philanthropy: Sigma Kappa Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association Website: oregonstate.kappaalphatheta.org Website: oregonstate.sigmakappa.org Notable Alumnae: Tori Burch, Sheryl Crow, & Laura Bush Notable Alumnae: Donna King & Susan Eisenhower GPA Requirement: 3.2/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0

16 Nickname: AEPi Address: 2857 NW Van Buren Ave Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: May 12, 1904 at University of Founding: November 7, 1913 at New York University Colors: Black & Gold Colors: Gold & Blue Philanthropy: Shriner’s Children’s Hospital Philanthropy: Repair the World Fund Website: www.acacia.org Website: AEPi.org Notable Alumni: Lee Kearney & Gary Patterson Notable Alumni: Mark Zuckerberg & Gene Wilder GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Michael Boly, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Solomon Cohen, [email protected]

Alpha Save the Date! Nickname: Alpha Sig INTERFRATERNITY Address: 325 Student Experience Center 2020 IFC Recruitment Events Founding: December 6, 1845 at Colors: Cardinal & Stone COUNCIL (IFC) IFC Fraternity Fair: Wednesday, September 23rd Philanthropy: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) IFC Fraternity Presentations & Open Houses: Thursdsay, September 24th Website: alphasigmaphi.org/oregon-state-university & Friday, September 25th Notable Alumni: Warren Buffet, John Kasich & Tom Watson The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing Chapter Events: Sunday, September 27th - Thursday, October 1st GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 body for the 22 traditionally housed fraternities at Recruitment Contact: [email protected] OSU. Fraternities affiliated with the IFC participate Jump Day: Friday, October 2nd in a fall recruitment process in addition to recruiting informally year-round. Due to the evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic response, event details such as time, date and location may be subject to change. Be sure to check The IFC will host a fall recruitment process at the oregonstate.edu/cfsl for the most up-to-date information. beginning of fall term 2020 over the second week @ifc_oregonstate of school. There are several events that are hosted Alpha Tau Omega by the IFC to start the week then individual chapters Nickname: Beta Nickname: ATO host their own open invitation events throughout the Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 309 NW 26th St rest of the week. Financial Information Founding: August 8, 1839 at (Oxford, Ohio) Founding: September 11, 1865 at Virginia Military Institute IFC organizations charge a variety of individual membership dues each Colors: Pink & Blue Colors: Azure Blue, Old Gold, Kelly Green & White term. The below is an estimated range for the type of membership dues Philanthropy: Heartland Humane Society Philanthropy: OSU Human Services Resource Center (HSRC) To register for IFC Fall Recruitment and that is collected annually by the IFC chapters at OSU. Website: beta.org Website: ato.org view a full listing of all chapter events, visit Notable Alumni: John Wooden, Bill Bowerman, Notable Alumni: Tommy John, Cris Collinsworth, Guy Fieri & Chapter Membership Range per year: & Bruce Nordstrom the IFC website at: Bert Kreischer New Member Fee: $100- $600 (Average: $350) GPA Requirement: 3.1/4.0 stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ifc GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Live-In: $2,250- $ 9,510 (Average: $5,880) Recruitment Contact: Ben Brandeberry, Recruitment Contact: Jackson Logan, Live-Out: $690- $2,250 (Average: $1,470) [email protected] [email protected] 18 19 Lambda Chi Nickname: Lambda Chi Nickname: K Sig Address: 1015 NW Monroe Ave Address: 203 NW 13th St Address: 354 NW 25th St Founding: November 2, 1909 at Boston University Founding: October 13, 1890 at Founding: December 10, 1869 in Charlottesville, VA Colors: Purple, Green & Gold Colors: Red & Buff Colors: Red, Green & Gold Philanthropy: Community Outreach Inc. & Feeding America Philanthropy: Jimmy V Foundation Philanthropy: Military Heroes Campaign Website: lcaosu.com Website: deltachi.org Website: kappasigma.org Notable Alumni: President Harry S. Truman, Bill Rasmussen & Notable Alumni: Ashton Kutcher, Jack Del Rio & Ron Mix Notable Alumni: Kyle Carpenter & Jimmy Buffett Kenny Chesney GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Recruitment Contact: Ethan Nolander, Recruitment Contact: Tyler Mannix & Matthew Jacobsen, [email protected] [email protected]

Phi Delta Theta Nickname: Phi Delt Nickname: DU Nickname: DTD, Delts Address: 120 NW 13th St Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 325 Student Experience Center Founding: December 26, 1848 at Miami University Founding: 1834 at Williams College Founding: 1858 in Bethany, West Virginia Colors: Azure & Argent (Blue & White) Colors: Sapphire Blue & Old Gold Colors: Purple, White & Gold Philanthropy: Live Like Lou Foundation, Be the Match Philanthropy: Global Service Initiative (GSI) Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Website: phideltatheta.org Website: deltau.org Website: delts.org Notable Alumni: Terry Baker, Slats Gill, George Peavy & Notable Alumni: Linus Pauling & Ralph Coleman Notable Alumni: Ken Austin, John Elway, Will Ferrell & Arthur Cordley GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Matthew McConaughey GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Brandon Morris, GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Ethan Campbell, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Jax Flick, [email protected] [email protected]

Phi Gamma Delta Phi FarmHouse Nickname: FIJI Nickname: Phi Psi Address: 348 NW 25th St Address: 325 Student Experience Center Address: 140 NW 13th St. Founding: May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, PA Founding: April 15, 1905 at Founding: February 19, 1852 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Colors: Royal Purple & White Colors: Green & Gold Colors: Cardinal Red & Hunter Green Philanthropy: Jackson Street Youth Shelter, United Service Philanthropy: Be The Match Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club Organizations Website: .org Website: phikappapsi.com Website: phigam.org Notable Alumni: Evan Williams Notable Alumni: Charles Page Thomas Moore, Woodrow Wilson Notable Alumni: Philip H. Knight, Robert McNamara & GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 & William Henry Letterman Calvin Coolidge Recruitment Contact: Gage Pittman, [email protected] GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Briggs Kalish, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Canon Wright, & Griffin Cardwell, [email protected] [email protected] 20 21 Nickname: PIKE Nickname: Pi Kapps Address: 410 NW 25th St Address: 209 NW 14th St Address: 2111 NW Harrison Blvd Founding: February 26, 1897 at Vincennes University Founding: March 1, 1868 at Founding: December 10, 1904 at Colors: Lavender & White with Gold as an auxiliary Colors: Garnet & Old Gold Colors: Blue, White & Gold Philanthropy: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Philanthropy: Operation Smile Philanthropy: The Ability Experience Donate Life Website: pikes.org Website: pikapp.org Website: sigmapiosu.org Notable Alumni: Tim McGraw, Jon Stewart & Bobby Bowden Notable Alumnae: Dallas Hogensen Notable Alumni: Tony Romo, Jack Lazar, & Jeff Arnett GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.6/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Collin Vogt, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Jack Miller, [email protected] Recruitment Contact:

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Nickname: SAE Nickname: SigEp Address: 361 NW 26th St Address: 2929 NW Harrison Blvd Address: 224 NW 26th St Founding: March 9, 1856 at the Founding: April 10, 1856 at Norwich University Founding: November 1, 1901 in Richmond, Virginia Colors: Military Red & White Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold Colors: Gold, Purple & Red Philanthropy: Mario Pastega House, Corvallis Food Bank Philanthropy: United Service Organizations Philanthropy: Community Outreach, Inc. (COI) Website: www.ostatethetachi.com Website: sae.net Website: oregonstate.sigep.org Notable Alumni: Troy Aikman, Pete Carrol, & Phil Jackson Notable Alumni: Steven Spielberg, Bill Grimes & Dick Fosbury Notable Alumni: Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Suess), GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 John Goodman, & Mike Rich Recruitment Contact: Jake Leavitt, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Zachary Velasco, GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 [email protected] & Jacob Howell, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Elijah Peters, [email protected]

NEW FRATERNITY COMING IN 2020-2021 Tau Address: 312 NW 25th St Address: 143 NW 10th St Nickname: TKE, Tekes Founding: June 28, 1855 at Miami University Founding: January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military Institute Address: 1460 NW Van Buren Ave Colors: Blue & Old Gold Colors: Gold, Black, & White Founding: January 10, 1899 at Wesleyan University Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Foundation Philanthropy: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Colors: Cherry Red & Grey Website: sigmachioregonstate.squarespace.com Website: sigmanuosu.org or sigmanu.org Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Hospital Notable Alumni: Brad Pitt, Luke Bryan, Drew Brees & John Wayne Notable Alumni: Harrison Ford, Eli Manning, Bob Barker, Paul Website: tke.org GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Rudd, & Charles Schwab Notable Alumni: Terry Bradshaw, Ronald Regan & Aaron Rodgers Recruitment Contact: Sam Pittmon, [email protected] GPA Requirement: 2.85/4.0 GPA: 2.5/4.0 & Matthew White, [email protected] Recruitment Contact: Jackson Parks, Recruitment Contact: Victor Casanova, [email protected] [email protected] This organization will be joining the OSU community coming the 2020-2021 school year. To learn more about becoming a founding 22 father of this fraternity, please see recruitment information. 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 MGC members move together in a line members, who engage in exploration of their own leadership goals. expressing pride for their organization. In this line, members may The President’s Leadership Retreat is hosted in January and is an show this pride through the use of their organization’s call, sign or overnight weekend of community building and strategic planning historical information, ritual/custom dances, etc. NPHC and MGC 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 Previously known as “IFC Sing”, the event originated in 1936 University (OSU) community for over 100 years and Greek Week as a homecoming event for fraternity members at the Oregon serves as a celebration of everything fraternity/sorority at OSU! Agricultural College. Today it is called All-University Sing, which is Fraternity & Sorority members work together to plan a week of an annual event sponsored by the Interfraternity (IFC) & Panhellenic educational programs, friendly competitions and a service activity. (PHC) councils. Sing is a song and dance competition put on by groups and organizations during the Spring Family Weekend.

24 25 OSU Sorority Alumnus Spotlight on Student Leader Spotlight on GAYLE FITZPATRICK ‘78 AOII DEVAN TURNER

As a student, Gayle Fitzpatrick A member of OSU’s Fraternity and Sorority ’78 learned far more than what Alumni & Friends board, Fitzpatrick recently was part of the classroom made a gift establishing an endowed fund to Major: Business Administration curriculum. Her day-to- provide leadership training for students in the Hometown: Dixon, California day collegiate experience Greek community — especially younger students involved managing large in their second and third year. The OSU Fraternity/ Passion: Fashion & experiencing groups and leading meetings. Sorority Community is able to annually host an new things Team-building. Solving institute for emerging leaders because of this conflict. Balancing a budget. generous gift. Fundraising. Networking on campus and interacting with A graduate in finance, Fitzpatrick has been a Devan’s Involvement the community. leader in the technology industry for over three decades. Following many years with Oracle Oregon State Wrestling ‘16-’20 These skills, valuable assets Corporation, she is vice president of global throughout her career in technical support at New Relic, a software • 2020 PAC-12 Champion finance and high technology, analytics company. • 2020 NCAA Qualifier were finely honed as a leader in OSU’s Greek community. Now living in Lake Oswego, Fitzpatrick remains closely Black Student Union ‘17-’20 President of OSU’s Alpha Rho connected to her Alpha Rho chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi, Fitzpatrick had sisters, and to many other AOII a great experience — so positive that she has members she met along the way. remained a leader in her sorority. In fact, she Distinguished Scholars Initiative served two, two-year terms as AOII’s international “When you move to a new (DSI) Program Participant ‘18-’20 The Greek Community has given me a president, and is currently concluding that role community, look for a job, platform to help make an impact on my as AOII’s past international president on their need a place to live, who international executive board. community in a positive manner which do you call? Even if you Peer Facilitator at Lonnie B. Harris Having good leaders makes a difference for haven’t met someone from Black Cultural Center ‘19-’20 is my main goal in life and something I all members of a group. Fitzpatrick wants to another chapter, you still strive to do everyday. Being Greek has be sure that present and future students in have the bond of being part OSU’s fraternity/sorority community have the of the same organization,” Member of also significantly helped me broaden best possible experience. “They’ll take those she said. “There’s a lot Fraternity, Inc. my networking skills and provided me experiences with them into the rest of their life,” of intrinsic value. It’s so with a larger network in general which she said. much more than four years • Current President

Excerpts taken from a Fall 2017 Oregon Stater article written by of college and hanging out • Representative for National Pan-Hellenic will be crucial for me as I start my life Cathleen Hockman-Wert. and having a good time.” Council 2020 after I graduate from Oregon State! 26 27 Legacy: An immediate relative of an initiated member of a Philanthropy: A fundraising event hosted to raise money for a fraternity or sorority, defined slightly differently by each individual charitable organization with which the chapter or community has organization. a relationship. GREEK SPEAK Line: The new member class of a culturally-based or historically Potential New Member (PNM): A person who is interested in black organization. joining a Greek-letter organization, and will participate in intake Active: A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority. or 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. Recruitment Counselor (Gamma Chi): A neutral representative of a Panhellenic sorority who temporarily leaves her affiliation to Bid: A formal invitation to membership in a fraternity or sorority. Membership Intake: Term for the process by which NPHC and guide and support PNMs through recruitment. 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. Ritual: The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity or Prospective New Member, guiding them through the new member program and initiation. sorority; these are almost always private and known only to Multicultural Greek Council (MGC): The governing body of 5 initiated members of a fraternal organization. Chant: A call used by members of culturally-based organizations or NPHC chapters to culturally-based organization designed to unite the diverse acknowledge or gain the attention of others; some organizations have more than one organizations and promote multicultural awareness to the OSU Saluting: A unique art of reciting information in a line formation. chant. community. Members perform intense, in-sync, and sharp movements with greetings attributing to others, honoring accomplishments, or Chapter: The local collegiate membership unit of a national or international fraternity or National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): The governing body of the cherishing the cultural history, heritage, and traditions of the sorority. nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also organization. known as the “Divine Nine”. Collective Greek Council (CGC): The governing body for academic interest-based Stepping: Stepping is a tradition where members synchronize chapters at OSU. Currently, there are 4 sororities that make up CGC. Neophyte: A new member of a culturally-based or historically their moves so that they are performing their own dance moves black organization which usually defines that stage between without music. In stepping the members will clap, stomp with Crossing: Ceremony during which new members of culturally-based and historically black the completion of new member/pledge requirements and being their feet, jump, chant (not to be confused with saluting) and Greek-letter organizations become active, life-long members of their organization. initiated. create their own beat by doing so. Stepping is traditionally done by NPHC organizations, but multicultural Greeks are also known Dues: The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority that are used to fund New Member: An individual who has accepted a bid to join a to do it. the costs of operations, events, and other activities. fraternity or sorority but who has not yet been initiated; also called an associate member. Strolling: Also known as party walking or ‘party walk’, is a Governing Council: Peer elected executive board from the member groups within one synchronized dance performed with music by culturally based community. Generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations within it, including New Member Presentation: A presentation that celebrates and oragnizations. being the official liaison between the university and the members of the member welcomes new members into the Multicultural Greek or NPHC organizations. Community. A general set up of a new member presentation consists of welcoming fellow Greeks, local and national chapter : Unethical mental or physical abuse and activities that are prohibited by Oregon history, and revealing of the new member(s). State University, the local and state government, and all OSU Greek councils and organizations. Please refer to the OSU Code of Student Conduct for the full definition of Order of Omega: A national honor society for fraternity and hazing. sorority members who maintain a GPA above the All-Greek average, have distinguished themselves as leaders in the OSU Initiation: A traditional ritual or formal ceremony that brings a new member into full Greek community, have exemplary character, and hold either Greek membership. junior or senior academic standing.

Interfraternity Council (IFC): Peer-elected governing council for traditionally housed Panhellenic Council (PHC): Peer-elected governing council for fraternities that currently supports 22 men’s chapters at OSU. traditionally housed sororities that currently supports 11 women’s chapters at OSU. 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? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS During the recruitment or membership intake process, Fraternity and sorority life is a lifelong commitment a potential member should ask members about the with limitless opportunities. Following graduation, many financial obligations and payment options. The average 1. What will I get from a fraternity or sorority that I would 3. If I go through membership intake or recruitment, am organizations encourage their graduating members to join cost for the first term of joining an organization is usually not get out of any other college organization? I guaranteed an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority? their local alumni association, as well as regional, district, or higher due to one-time expenses and fees. For housed Coming to college is one of the major life changes that you Just as you are looking for a perfect fit, these organizations national positions and volunteer to support undergraduate chapters, dues and live-in fees are usually less than will go through. Joining a fraternity or sorority will help make are also looking for great individuals. Membership criteria members. the cost to live on-campus in a residence hall. On each the transition easier. Developing lifelong friendships with can change from organization to organization, but all council’s page you can see a breakdown of financial costs. 6. Do I have to go to all recruitment and membership other chapter members helps make the campus seem smaller. groups will have a minimum GPA requirement; some will be On each council’s page you can see a breakdown of intake events? What if I can’t make it to a recruitment or For many members, these chapters become a home away focusing on previous or other campus involvement, others financial costs. from home. In addition to the brotherhood/sisterhood, every more on community service, leadership experience, etc. The membership intake event? chapter is dedicated to enhancing leadership, scholarship, most important thing is to be your genuine self throughout The best way to find out if an organization is for you, is to 8. How could the COVID-19 pandemic affect membership and philanthropy/community service. the recruitment/membership intake process and the right attend as many of their events as possible. This will help you intake or recruitment? organization for you will embrace you for who you are. see if an organization is a good fit for you. However, it is up The fraternity/sorority community is working to ensure that 2. How do I find the right organization for me? to you to attend or choose not attend recruitment events. students who want to join a fraternity or sorority are able 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 You should never skip class to attend recruitment events. or a sorority? Your education always comes first, but always make an to do so in a safe way. Community leadership is monitoring the organization. Recruitment events are a great way to university guidance on in-person events for the 2020-21 meet people and ask questions. At the end of the day, it Yes, anyone who is enrolled at OSU is allowed to pursue effort to let the chapter know ahead of time. Keep in mind, membership through recruitment or membership intake. some organizations require you to meet certain criteria, for academic year and will update any plans accordingly. If there matters most that you find a group that you connect with is a change to a council’s joining process or events, this and that shares similar values with you. We welcome and encourage international students to take example attending an informational program, community part in Fraternity and Sorority Life. service event, etc. before you will be eligible for membership. information will be communicated on oregonstate.edu/cfsl so be sure to check there for the most up-to-date details!

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

House Director/ Laundry “Free for Housed Chapter Name Council Alcohol Prohibited Alcohol Permitted Sprinklers Living Style Cook/Chef Parking Lot Resident Advisor Members” FRATERNITIES Acacia IFC X Full SP X X X X Alpha Tau Omega IFC X None SP X X X X KEY Delta Chi IFC X Partial SP X X X X Alcohol Prohibited – alcohol is not permitted on chapter property Kappa Sigma IFC X Full SP X X X X IFC X None SP/BS X X X X Alcohol Permitted – alcohol is permitted on chapter property for members who are 21 and IFC X Full SP X X X X social events* with alcohol can be hosted on (FIJI) IFC X Full SP X X X chapter property *see the IFC Social Policy for a full description of policies IFC X Full BS X X X X and guidelines for social events. Pi Kappa Alpha IFC X Full SP/BS X X X X SP – Sleeping Porch Pi Kappa Phi IFC X Full SP X X X IFC X Full SP X X X X BS – Bedroom Style Sigma Chi IFC X Full SP X X X X Sigma Nu IFC X Full SP X X X Sigma Phi Epsilon IFC X Full SP X X X X Affiliated Housing Program (AHP): Several Sigma Pi IFC X None SP X X X housed fraternities and sororities participate in the Affiliated Housing Program which makes Theta Chi IFC X Full SP X X X X them eligible as an exemption from the first-year SORORITIES live-on requirement. First year students who PHC X Partial SP X X X X are interested in learning more about joining and living-in one of these homes, check out the Alpha Gamma Delta PHC X Full SP X X X program’s website: Alpha Omicron Pi PHC X Full SP/BS X X X X studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/affiliated- Alpha Phi PHC X Full SP X X X X housing-program Chi Omega PHC X Full SP X X X X Delta Delta Delta PHC X Full SP X X X X PHC X Full SP X X X PHC X Full SP X X X X Kappa Delta PHC X Full SP X X X Kappa Kappa Gamma PHC X Full SP/BS X X X Sigma Kappa PHC X Partial SP X X X X

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Fraternities Sororities Reser Stadium CHAC 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 ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha 1015 NW Monroe Ave ΑΦ Alpha Phi 357 NW 25th St ΚΣ Kappa Sigma 354 NW 25th St ΧΩ Chi Omega 2240 NW Van Buren Ave Fiji Phi Gamma Delta 348 NW 25th St ΦΚΨ Phi Kappa Psi 140 NW 13th St ΔΔΔ Delta Delta Delta 340 NW 26th St ΦΔΘ Phi Delta Theta 120 NW 13th St ΔΓ Delta Gamma 715 NW 23rd St ΠΚA Pi Kappa Alpha 209 NW 14th St ΚΑΘ Kappa Alpha Theta 465 NW 23rd St 1. Asian & Pacific Cultural Center 2695 SW Jefferson Way ΠΚΦ Pi Kappa Phi 2111 NW Harrison Blvd ΚΔ Kappa Delta 305 NW 25th St Cultural 2. Centro Cultural César Chávez 691 SW 26th St ΣΑΕ Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2929 NW Harrison Blvd ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma 1335 NW Van Buren Ave 3. Ettihad Cultural Center 380 Student Experience Center ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon 224 NW 26th St ΣΚ Sigma Kappa 231 NW 26th St Resource 4. Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center 100 SW Memorial Place ΣΠ Sigma Pi 410 NW 25th St TKE 1460 NW Van Buren Ave 5. Native American Longhouse Eena Haws 311 SW 26th St ΣΧ Sigma Chi 312 NW 25th St (Rechartering Fall 2020) ΣΝ Sigma Nu 143 NW 10th St Centers 6. Pride Center 1553 SW A Ave ΘΧ Theta Chi 361 NW 26th St 7. Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center 1700 SW Pioneer Place

Only 28 of our 45 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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