http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt8n39r2qz No online items Guide to the Greek Life Records, University of California, Irvine Processed by Cyndi Shein and Dawn Schmitz; machine-readable finding aid created by Cyndi Shein Special Collections and Archives The UCI Libraries P.O. Box 19557 University of California, Irvine Irvine, California 92623-9557 Phone: (949) 824-3947 Fax: (949) 824-2472 Email: [email protected] URL: http://special.lib.uci.edu © 2008 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Guide to the Greek Life Records, AS-131 1 University of California, Irvine Descriptive Summary Title: Greek Life records, University of California, Irvine Date: 1977-2009, Date (bulk): bulk 1989-2005 Collection Number: AS-131 Creator: University of California, Irvine. Greek Life. Extent: 7.3 linear feet (13 boxes and 1 oversized folder) Languages: The collection is in English. Repository: University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives. Irvine, California 92623-9557 Abstract: The collection comprises records created and collected by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Greek Life office during their oversight of the Greek letter societies at UCI. The records contain administrative and subject files, files on individual Greek chapters operating at UCI, and informational resources developed to promote Greek Life at UCI and assist student leaders in governing their chapters. Access The collection is open for research. Viewing copies of video recordings must be made prior to researcher use where indicated. Publication Rights Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the University Archivist. Preferred Citation Greek Life Records, University of California, Irvine. AS-131. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Acquisition Information Transferred from Greek Life, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Accruals Accruals are expected. Processing History Processed by Cyndi Shein, 2007 and 2008, and by Dawn Schmitz, 2009. Historical Background Sororities and fraternities were first established at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 1967. Greek Life was established as an administrative body at UCI in 1989 under the guidance of the Dean of Students. Greek Life works to foster leadership skills in students so that they may uphold the values, oaths, and commitments of their collegiate fraternal organizations. Since 1967, UCI's fraternity and sorority community has grown to over 1,800 students. UCI's Greek Songfest was established in 1980. It is the largest annual Greek-sponsored fundraiser at UCI. Fraternities and sororities perform renditions of Broadway musicals during the event. Each year the Greek community selects a different philanthropic organization as the recipient of the substantial funds raised by Songfest. Several other organizations also oversee UCI's fraternities and sororities. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) governs several UCI fraternities. Many fraternities are also member organizations of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Overseeing several UCI sororities is the Panhellenic Association, the local governing body of the National Panhellenic Council (NPC). The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) provides leadership and training for nationally recognized fraternities and sororities of African American origin. The Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) oversees the Greek honor societies at UCI. The dates in the following chronology represent the initial establishment of each chapter at UCI. Most Greek letter societies listed are chapters of national organizations, but some are local to Southern California or UCI. In most cases the date represents the year the chapter received its national charter. In other cases the date represents the year that UCI Greek Life officially recognized the sorority or fraternity's existence, which in most cases preceded the date the national charter was granted. In some cases chapters have experienced a lapse in their charters or have since closed. Biography/Organization History 1967 Alpha Phi Omega (Service organization) Chi Psi (IFC) Guide to the Greek Life Records, AS-131 2 University of California, Irvine 1970 Sigma Pi Sigma (ACHS Honors) 1974 Delta Gamma (NPC) Gamma Phi Beta (NPC) Phi Beta Kappa (Honor society) Pi Beta Phi (NPC) 1975 Beta Theta Pi (IFC) Phi Delta Theta (IFC) Sigma Chi (IFC) 1976 Eta Kappa Nu (ACHS Honors) 1977 Alpha Chi Omega (NPC) Alpha Kappa Alpha (NPHC sorority) 1979 Delta Delta Delta (NPC) 1980 Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC sorority) 1981 Alpha Phi Alpha (IFC and NPHC fraternity) 1982 Kappa Alpha Psi (IFC and NPHC fraternity) Kappa Kappa Gamma (NPC) Kappa Sigma (IFC) Phi Gamma Delta (IFC) Tau Beta Pi (ACHS honors) 1983 Lambda Theta Delta (Asian fraternity) Phi Zeta Tau (Asian sorority) 1985 Kappa Alpha Theta (NPC) Phi Alpha Delta (Professional) 1986 Phi Alpha Theta (ACHS honors) 1987 Sigma Alpha Epsilon (IFC) 1988 Alpha Phi (NPC Women's) Chi Epsilon (ACHS Honors) Psi Chi (ACHS Honors) Sigma Nu (IFC) 1989 Delta Sigma Phi (IFC) Kappa Zeta Phi (Asian sorority) Lambda Phi Epsilon (Asian fraternity) Phi Kappa Psi (IFC) Phi Sigma Kappa (IFC) Pi Kappa Phi (IFC) 1990 Alpha Epsilon Pi (IFC) 1993 Sigma Gamma Rho (NPHC sorority) Sigma Pi (IFC) 1994 Alpha Kappa Delta Phi (Asian sorority) 1995 Sigma Lambda Beta (IFC and Latino) Sigma Phi Epsilon (IFC) 1998 Pi Alpha Phi (Asian fraternity) 2000 Lambda Theta Nu (Latina sorority) Sigma Lambda Gamma (Latina sorority) 2001 Delta Gamma Chi (Multicultural fraternity) Delta Phi Gamma (Filipina sorority) Sigma Omicron Pi (Asian sorority) Tau Theta Pi (Multicultural sorority) 2002 Alpha Epsilon Omega (Armenian fraternity) Delta Lambda Chi (Multicultural sorority) Sigma Delta Alpha (Latino fraternity) Zeta Phi Rho (Multicultural fraternity) 2003 Epsilon Phi (Jewish sorority) Pi Kappa Alpha (IFC) 2004 Phi Kappa Psi (IFC) Phi Sigma Rho (Engineering sorority) Guide to the Greek Life Records, AS-131 3 University of California, Irvine 2008 Alpha Epsilon Phi (Jewish sorority) Anson, Jack L. and Robert F. Marchesani Jr. Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Indianapolis: Baird's Manual Foundation, 1991. Interfraternity Council, Chapter Communications. 2003-2008. "Chapter Profiles." Available at http://www.ifcuci.com/page.php?page_id=7888. Accessed 19 January 2008. Panhellenic Association, Chapter Communications. 2008. "Chapter Profiles." Available at http://www.phauci.com/page.php?page_id=2054. Accessed 16 January 2008. University of California, Irvine, Office of the Dean of Students. 2007. "Greek Life Mission Statement." Available at http://www.dos.uci.edu/greeklife/index.php. Accessed 16 January 2008. Collection Scope and Content Summary The collection comprises records created and collected by the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Greek Life office as part of their oversight of the Greek letter societies at UCI. The records contain administrative and subject files, files on individual Greek chapters operating at UCI, and informational resources developed to promote Greek Life at UCI and assist student leaders in governing their chapters. Materials include correspondence, by-laws, constitutions, publications, clippings, photographs, and video recordings. Collection Arrangement This collection is arranged in six series. Series 1. Administrative and subject files, 1983-2009. 1.6 linear feet Series 2. Chapter files, 1977-2008. 1 linear foot. Series 3. Reference publications, 1978-2007. 1.2 linear feet. Series 4. Photographs, 1998-2008. 1 linear foot. Series 5. Video recordings, 1987-2001. 1.6 linear feet. Series 6. Realia, 2006, 2009. 0.3 linear feet Related Collections Publications created by individual UCI Greek letter societies are found in the following collection: University of California, Irvine Clubs and Organizations Publications. PS-033. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. A guide to this collection is available through the Online Archive of California at http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt696nd40s. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects University of California, Irvine -- Archives. University of California, Irvine. Greek Life -- Archives. Greek letter societies -- California -- Irvine -- Archives. Genres and Formats of Materials Photographic prints -- 20th century. Photographic prints -- 21st century. Video recordings -- 20th century. Video recordings -- 21st century. Series 1. Administrative and subject files 1983-2008 Physical Description: 1.6 linear feet Series Scope and Content Summary This series primarily contains the files of Greek Life directors and advisors, including Carolyn Sterling, Kelly Willis, Chris Wexler, Ashley Dye, Lindsay Birtcil, and Brian T. Clarke. It also includes files from student leaders of the Panhellenic Association, Greek Presidents Council, and Interfraternity Council. It documents awards, events, and the administration of Greek life at UCI. Arrangement This series is arranged alphabetically by topic or name. Guide to the Greek Life Records, AS-131 4 University of California, Irvine Series 1. Administrative and subject files 1983-2008 Awards Box : Folder 1 : 1 Certificates awarded 1983, 2004, undated Greek awards packets Box : Folder 1 : General 1990-1991, 2005 2-3 Box : Folder 1 : 4 Alpha Phi 1998 Box : Folder 1 : 5 Alpha Chi Omega