When I was an undergraduate at K-State, I was a member of the K-State Greek family, as were both of my children. I recommend that each of you explore the opportunities that sorority membership offers at our university.

K-State has a proud Greek tradition. Year in and year out, K-State’s Greek chapters thrive in Manhattan and make a difference in the community. Our 47 Greek organizations encourage leadership, academic excellence, service and lifelong friendship among its members. Each year, our fraternities and sororities contribute more than $200,000 to philanthropic organizations, dedicate more than 30,000 hours of community service and donate approximately three tons of food to national, regional and local charities.

As a new member of our university family, I hope that you will consider Greek life as one of the many student organizations and organized living options. The partnership between K-State and the Greek community is something I am proud of and is a tradition worth considering.

Best Regards,

Pat J. Bosco, Ph.D.Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students

Contact info Mailing Address:214 K-State Student UnionKansas State UniversityManhattan, Kansas 66506

Website: k-state.edu/greekPhone: 785.532.5546Email: greek@k-state.eduTwitter: twitter.com/KStatePHAFacebook: facebook.com/KStateGreekAffairs

National panhellenicconference

MissionThe National Panhellenic Conference exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups in collaboration

with those members, campuses and communities.

The Panhellenic CreedWe, as Undergraduate members of woman’s fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

PanhellenicAssociationKansas State University Panhellenic Association (PHA) develops and maintains fraternity life and interfraternal relations. PHA promotes superior scholarship, leadership development and dissemination of information important to sorority women. The PHA is the coordinating body for recruitment.

There are nine officers of the Kansas State University Panhellenic Association. They are elected at the end of the fall semester and they serve a one year term. The officers oversee the operations of the Panhellenic Association. Each officer is a member of a Panhellenic sorority at K-State and represents the interest of the Association at large.

K-State PHA Mission StatementWe, the women of the Kansas State University Panhellenic Association, will work collaboratively to strive for unity, excellence and service to others by upholding our commitment to the fraternal values upon which our organizations were founded. We will live up to these standards by fostering opportunities for exceptional scholarship and leadership development, while building lifelong bonds of sisterhood.

Panhellenic Association and Panhellenic Council. What’s the difference?

Panhellenic Association is the cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of National Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities and sororities.

Panhellenic Council is the administrative body of the Panhellenic Association.

What is Recruitment?

At K-State there are three ways to join a sorority; the first is through Fall Formal Recruitment, the second is through Continuous Open Bidding, and the third is through a process called intake.

Fall Formal RecruitmentWomen’s Formal Recruitment is hosted by the Panhellenic Association (PHA), and is a great way to meet the 12 National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) chapters at Kansas State University. Occurring the week before fall classes begin, formal recruitment is a great introduction to Greek life and an excellent way to form a network of close friends within just a few days.

Continuous Open BiddingIf you missed out on formal recruitment, this is a great way to find a sorority home at K-State. Any chapter whose membership falls below the PHA set total is eligible for continuous open bidding (COB). This option is sometimes available shortly after the close of the annual fall K-State Sorority Formal Membership Recruitment for currently enrolled K-State women. It’s very casual and unstructured, so some sororities will complete their COB process before another begins it. You may contact the Office of Greek Affairs if you are interested in joining a chapter after the close of Formal Recruitment.

Intake or Membership Intake Our multicultural organizations bring new members into their organizations through a process called intake. Each group determines when they will conduct intake. Additionally each group is assisted in this process by their Graduate Chapter and Graduate Advisor (a group of local alumni). In general, multicultural groups require perspective members to have a 2.5 cumulative college GPA to go through intake.

Please note: Participation in recruitment does not guarantee an invitation to pledge a sorority, nor does it obligate a woman to pledge. When a participant signs a membership Recruitment Acceptance Binding Agreement she cannot join another NPC sorority for one year.

SHOULD I JOIN A SORORitY? Do you like meeting new people? Yes No

Do you want to get involved at K-State? Yes No

Do you want to be a leader on campus? Yes No

Do you like helping others by performing community service? Yes No

Do you want to be a part of an organization that promotes academic excellence? Yes No

Do you want to find a place to call home at K-State? Yes No

If you checked one or more boxes YES, you should participate in sorority recruitment!

Questions to ask during recruitment

• Howlongisthenewmembereducation program?

• Whatwillmyresponsibilitiesbeasa new member?

• Whatarethetimecommitments?

• Whatleadershipopportunitiesare members involved in at K-State and in the community?

• Howdoeseachsororitypromote campus involvement?

• Whatareeachsorority’sphilanthropy and community service events?

• Whatdoesthesororitydotosupport other Greeks at K-State?

• Doesthesororityofferpaymentplans, scholarships or loans to help pay for semester dues?

• Howdoesthesororitypromote academics?

• Whattypesofsocialeventsareplanned for the coming year?

• WhatareHomecomingandGreek Week all about?

• Whydoyouenjoybeingasorority member?

• Whattypesofsisterhoodeventsdoyou typically have planned in a given year?

How Fall Formal Recruitment Works

The week of Fall Formal Recruitment consists of four rounds of events that will allow participants to learn more about each sorority. The events will give participants a chance to meet sorority women in each chapter and ask any questions that they may have about activities, financial obligations, scholarship, new member programs, and campus life. Formal Recruitment is conducted through a means of mutual selection. At the end of each round, participants will priority rank the chapters they would like to see again. Likewise, the chapters invite back the participants that they believe will be a good fit for their chapter. Following recruitment, women attend a Bid Day celebration, where they receive their official invitation to join one of our 12 NPC sororities.

Recruitment Registration

Registration for Formal Fall Recruitment is available in an online format. Registration will be open April 1 and close on August 1. You must register online at www.k-state.edu/greek. You will need the following items to successfully complete your registration: your most recent high school transcript and the grading scale used, the size of your high school graduating class and your rank in that class, your most recent college transcript if applicable, SAT or ACT scores, list of community leadership, high school involvement, awards, emergency contact information, legacy information and your Wildcat ID number. Additionally, you will need to submit your $70 recruitment registration fee. This fee covers administrative, program and transportation costs associated with fall formal recruitment. This fee also includes a T-shirt.

Once beginning the registration process, be sure you complete all forms at that time. If you do not complete all forms at once, your information will not be saved and you will have to start the process from the beginning.

After registering online, please make sure that you have:• Paidyour$70registrationfee.• Sentyourfinalschool/collegetranscripttotheOfficeofAdmissions,119AndersonHall.

Move In & OrientationSunday

You will have the opportunity to move into your permanent housing assignment start-ing at 1 p.m. You will also need to check in with Panhellenic Recruitment Staff located at the Derby Complex from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be an orientation session for parents and family members at 3 and 5 p.m. Convocation for recruitment participants starts at 8 p.m.

Open HouseMonday & Tuesday

With your recruitment group, you will have the opportunity to visit all 12 NPC chapters. Spending 30 minutes in each chapter house will give you the opportunity to meet and speak with women from every chapter. These days are the most relaxed, so have fun and be yourself. Wear your favorite K-State t-shirt with tennis shoes or flip-flops, khaki or denim shorts, skirt, capris, jeans, etc.

House ToursWednesday

In the morning, you will receive your schedule for the day inviting you to visit up to nine chapters. Recruitment guides will be available to help you find the chapter houses. You will spend 45 minutes at each chapter and youwill receive information concerning each chapter’s member expectations as well as financial, housing, community service and scholastic obligations of each member. During this round, you will receive a brief tour of the chapter home. The attire for this day is a little dressier but still comfortable. A nice shirt and casual skirt or capris or a casual sundress will be perfect.

Sisterhood & PhilanthropyThursday

In the morning you will receive your schedule inviting you to visit up to six chapters. This is an exciting day because chapters will give you a brief presentation on their philan-thropies and may ask you to participate in a short philanthropy project. In addition, each sorority will emphasize the unique bonds of sisterhood within their chapter, including the organization’s core values, creed or motto. You will spend 45 minutes at each chapter. A nice skirt or sundress would be appropriate for this round.

PreferenceFriday

You will receive your schedule in the morning inviting you to visit up to three chapters. This is a serious day because the chapters will be expressing what their

sisterhood means to them. You will take part in a special ceremony that is unique to each chapter. The attire is the dressiest of the entire week. We recommend wearing a nice dress you would wear to a spring or summer wedding.

Bid Night & Bid Day Friday night & Saturday

Recruitment participants receive their invitation, or bid, to join a sorority and get to meet their new sorority sisters. This is the most exciting day of formal recruitment. The attire during this part of the day is very casual. Wear shorts, jeans or capris and comfortable shoes. Often new members will spend the night at their new chapter house and will be served breakfast and lunch. Activities will conclude by 2 p.m.

Costs Being a part of any living organizations – from residence halls to apartments – has a cost, but at K-State, the average cost of living in a Greek chapter is actually lower than the average cost of living in the residence halls. For more information about fraternity and sorority costs, visit our website www.k-state.edu/greek.

For a more detailed schedule visit www.k-state.edu/greek.

What is a Recruitment Guide?

A recruitment guide is a woman who is a member of a sorority chapter at Kansas State University. She is selected from her peers after completing an extensive application and interview process. She disassociates from her chapter to work as a friend and guide to potential new members.

The Role of the Recruitment GuideRecruitment guides have been through hours of training for formal fall recruitment. These women are educated to answer any questions a recruitment participant may have. They aid potential new members in selecting a chapter that is best for their own interests and needs. They are available any time, day or night, to handle problems and offer guidance in a one-on-one situation.Feel free to confide in them, make friends and ask questions – that’s what they’re here for.

Obligations of Sorority Membership

When joining a sorority, you are committing yourself to fulfilling the obligations of membership. Among these obligations is committing to the values of the sorority. Collectively, we value scholarship, leadership, service to others, philanthropy and sis-terhood. Feel free to ask each chapter about the additional values that are important to their sisterhood.

One of the obligations of membership is to live in the sorority house if space permits. Sisters often describe the experience of living in their chapter house as strengthening their sense of sisterhood with other members. Being a member also requires a financial commitment. Chapter dues pay for a number of different things including sisterhood events, social functions, programming and international/national dues. Be sure to ask each chapter about payment plans and dues structure.

Potential New Member’s Bill of Rights

• Therighttobetreatedasanindividual.

• Therighttobefullyinformedaboutthe recruitment process.

• Therighttoaskquestionsandreceive true and objective answers from recruitment guides and members.

• Therighttobetreatedwithrespect.

• Therighttobetreatedasacapableand mature person without being patronized.

• Therighttoaskhowandwhyand receive straight answers.

• Therighttohaveandexpressopinions to recruitment guides.

• Therighttohaveinviolableconfidentiality when sharing information with recruitment guides.

• Therighttomakeinformedchoices without undue pressure from others.

• Therighttobefullyinformedaboutthe binding agreements implicit in the membership acceptance signing.

• Therighttomakeone’sownchoiceand decision and accept full responsibility for the results of that decision.

• Therighttohaveapositive,safeand enriching recruitment and new member period.

Morethan19%oftheundergraduatestudentbodyisGreek.

Largest PHA Chapter = 171 members

Smallest PHA Chapter = 15 members

Average PHA Chapter Size = 157 members

12 of the 13 PHA sororities have a chapter house.

ScholarshipSororities concentrate on creating successful scholarship programs that will help each member reach her academic goals. These programs include academic incentives, study halls, academic mentors and technology support.

Chapters take great pride in their academic efforts and encourage their members to make education a top priority. Because of this strong commitment to schol-arship, the all-sorority average GPA has consistently exceeded the K-State undergraduate all-women’s average.

LeadershipTrue leadership comes from experience. Sororities allow women to develop the skills and talents to impact our campus, community, state, country, and world as undergraduate members and as graduate and alumni members. Sororities are self-governing organizations; therefore, members have the opportunity to develop and grow as leaders and gain experience in many leadership capacities.

In addition to the opportunities within their chapters, sorority women are involved in more than 300 student organizations. Sororities help women become involved on campus in departmental clubs, student organizations, student government and athletics.

Service & PhilanthropySorority involvement in community service is a priority among all chapters at K-State. Greek women contribute volunteer hours to a number of local and national organizations.

In addition to community service, philanthropy is an integral part of the Panhellenic experience. Each of our chapters raises money and awareness for their philanthropy by hosting events throughout the school year.

SisterhoodOne of the greatest things about PHA sororities is that in addition to the academic, community service and leadership opportunities, they offer life-long friendships. Sororities at K-State can be a great way to find your home away from home. Whether you need someone to laugh with or a shoulder to cry on, someone will always be there for you. Sororities plan and provide great opportunities for sisters to spend time together and have fun such as attending K-State sports games together, movie nights, big-little sister programs and participating in intramural athletics. Even after graduation, chapters offer alumni networks nationwide, which provide invaluable resources for finding careers and maintaining your college sorority friendships.

Educational ProgrammingFor the first few weeks of membership, you are considered a new member. This period of education is designed to acclimate you with your new sorority sisters, as well as the history and traditions of your sorority. New Member Education can include programs like leadership retreats, community service projects, weekly meetings and activities designed to build friendships among members of the organization.

PHA in collaboration with the IFC and Greek Affairs also coordinate Greek LEADs (Leadership, Education & Development) each semester. Greek LEADs is designed to assist members and leaders with chapter development in areas such as recruitment, retention, alumni engagement and more. Greek Affairs also hosts a leadership transition retreat for chapter presidents at the beginning of the spring semester. Educational programming provides members with the tools and resources necessary for success.

Anti-Hazing Summary/Policy

The Panhellenic Association (PHA) has adopted an Anti-Hazing Policy as a guideline for all pledging and membership programs. Hazing in any form is absolutely forbidden. Hazing is defined as any instance of physical abuse, psychological abuse or improper obligations, requirements or time restrictions associated with or involving new members or their activities. In addition, the PHA Human Rights Code prohibits any form of racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and sexual harassment..

Copies of these policies are available at www.k-state.edu/greek or the Office of Greek Affairs.

Social Responsibility Policy

The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association Social Responsibility Policy requires all social events to be BYOB (bring your own beverage), catered by a licensed vendor or held at a licensed cash bar. Any chapter-sponsored social event must be in compliance with applicable laws of the state, county, city and Kansas State University. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. Open parties are prohibited, and all social events are registered through the Office of Greek Affairs. No kegs, pony kegs, party balls, punch bowls, tapped alcoholic beverages or other communal alcoholic containers are permitted at any social event. Hard alcohol is not permitted at any event held at a fraternity house. All sororities offer alcohol-free housing, where no alcohol is permitted on the property at any time. Door monitors, designated drivers and alternate food and beverages are also required. The Office of Greek Affairs provides wristbands for chapters to use in identifying those of legal drinking age. The use of alcohol or other illegal substances is prohibited during Fall Formal Recruitment Week..

Social Activities

Every K-State sorority offers a healthy balance of social activities that focus on sisterhood, friendship, tradition and fun. Individual chapters organize date parties, formals, dual-chapter functions, dinner exchanges, parents’ weekends and membership retreats. They also compete in intramural sports, participate in Campus Life activities such as Homecoming and Greek Week, and attend K-State athletic events together.

Intramurals

Intramurals provides members of the K-State community the opportunity to participate in a sport they enjoyed in high school or learn new sports. Chapters typically have house teams that compete against other house teams. In addition to intramurals, the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex offers several other fitness-related options to stay in shape.

Homecoming

Composed of campuswide activities, Homecoming promotes spirit and enthusiasm among the students and alumni of K-State. The week consists of fraternities, sororities, residence halls and student organizations pairing up and competing in a variety of events such as Paint the ‘Ville, WRL (Wildcat Request Live) and the Float Competition/Parade. Groups also come together in the all-university philanthropy to show their support for the community. The week ends with a celebration of Wildcat pride at the Pep Rally on Friday.

Greek Week

Greek Week is a week during the spring semester dedicated to recognizing fraternity and sorority life at K-State. With a variety of activities, Greek Week promotes community and is a great way for chapters to reach out to the K-State community.

Panhellenic Association

alpha xi delta

Address: 601 Fairchild TerraceFounded Nationally:April17,1893atLombardCollegeFounded at K-State:June1,1922Nickname: Alpha Xi Motto: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.Philanthropy: Autism SpeaksMascot/Symbol: Teddy Bear & QuillFlower: Pink Killarney RoseColors: Dark Blue, Light Blue & GoldWebsite: www.kstate.alphaxidelta.org

Panhellenic Association

Alpha CHI Omega

Address: 1835 Todd RoadFounded Nationally: October 15, 1885 at DePauw UniversityFounded at K-State:March15,1947Nickname: Alpha ChiMotto: Together let us seek the heightsPhilanthropy: Supporting Victims of Domestic ViolenceMascot/Symbol: LyreFlower: Red CarnationColors: Scarlet Red & Olive GreenWebsite: www.k-state.edu/alphachi

alpha delta pi

Address: 518 Sunset AvenueFounded Nationally: May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan Female CollegeFounded at K-State: October30,1915Nickname: ADPiMotto: We live for each other.Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald HouseMascot/Symbol: LionFlower: Woodland VioletColors: Azure Blue & WhiteWebsite: www.k-state.edu/adpi

Chi omega

Address: 1516 McCain LaneFounded Nationally:April5,1895attheUniversityofArkansasFounded at K-State:September21,1915Nickname: Chi-O Motto: Hellenic Culture and Christian IdealsPhilanthropy: Make a Wish FoundationMascot/Symbol: Owl, Skull & CrossbonesFlower: White CarnationColors: Cardinal & StrawWebsite: http://chaptersites.chiomega.com/default.aspx?site=42

kappa alpha theta

Address: 1517 McCain LaneFounded Nationally: January 27, 1870 at DePauw UniversityFounded at K-State:May13,1961Nickname: Theta Motto: Sisterhood, Unity, SupportPhilanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)Mascot/Symbol: KiteFlower: PansyColors: Black & GoldWebsite: www.k-statethetas.com

Delta delta delta

Address: 1834 Laramie StreetFounded Nationally: November 27, 1888 at Boston CollegeFounded at K-State: June5,1915Nickname: Tri Delta Motto: Let us steadfastly love one another.Philanthropy: Up ‘til Dawn for St. Judes Children’s HospitalMascot/Symbol: DolphinFlower: PansyColors: Silver, Gold & BlueWebsite: www.kansasstatetridelta.celect.org

gamma phi beta

Address: 1807 Todd RoadFounded Nationally: November 11, 1874 at Syracuse UniversityFounded at K-State: March23,1957Nickname: G-Phi Motto: Founded Upon a RockPhilanthropy: Camp Fire USAMascot/Symbol: Crescent moonFlower: Pink CarnationColors: Brown & ModeWebsite: www.gpbksu.com

kappa delta

Address: 1220 Centennial DriveFounded Nationally:October23,1897atVirginiaStateFemaleNormal School (now Longwood University)Founded at K-State:December4,1920;Rechartered1999Nickname: KD Motto: Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful and highest.Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America, Girl Scouts of the USA, The Orthopedic Research Awards & The Children’s Hospital of Richmond, VirginiaMascot/Symbol: Nautilus Shell & Teddy BearFlower: White RoseColors: Olive Green & Pearl WhiteWebsite: www.k-state.edu/kappadelta

kappa kappa gamma

Address: 517 Fairchild TerraceFounded Nationally: October 13, 1870 at Monmouth CollegeFounded at K-State:September23,1916Nickname: Kappa Motto: To be womanly and true.Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental, Inc.Mascot/Symbol: Owl, Golden Key & Fleur-de-lisFlower: Fleur-de-lis & IrisColors: Dark Blue & Light BlueWebsite: chapters.kappakappagamma.org/gammaalpha/

pi beta phi

Address: 1819ToddRoadFounded Nationally: April 28, 1867 at Monmouth CollegeFounded at K-State: June3,1915Nickname: Pi Phis Motto: NonePhilanthropy: Literacy & Education and the Ali Kemp FoundationMascot/Symbol: Arrow & AngelFlower: Wine CarnationColors: Wine & Silver BlueWebsite: www.pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/k-state/

sigma kappa

Address: 1525 Denison AvenueFounded Nationally: November9,1874atColbyCollegeFounded at K-State: January26,1991Nickname: Sigma KappaMotto: One heart. One way.Philanthropy: Gerontology (the study of aging), with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease research and programs directed at improving the lives of older citizens; Inherit the Earth; Maine Seacoast Mission.Symbol: Dove & HeartFlower: Wild Purple VioletColors: Maroon & LavenderWebsite: sigmakappaksu.com

zeta Tau alpha

Address: 508 Sunset AvenueFounded Nationally: October15,1898atVirginiaStateFemaleNormal School (now Longwood University)Founded at K-State:May6,1931;Re-charteredonNovember13,2010Nickname: Zeta Motto: Seek the NoblestPhilanthropy: Susan G. Komen Foundation & Breast Cancer Awareness/EducationSymbol: Five-pointed Crown & StrawberryFlower: White VioletColors: Turquoise & Steel GrayWebsite: www.zetataualpha.org

Alpha kappa alpha sorority, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: January 15, 1908atHowardUniversityFounded at K-State: May1,1976Nickname: AKAMotto: By Culture and By MeritMascot/Symbol: Ivy LeafFlower: Pink Tea RoseColors: Salmon Pink & Apple GreenWebsite: www.k-state.edu/aka1908/

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated began as vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University. The sorority has grown into a union of thousands of college-trained women who are bound by a powerful mystique, a real moving factor in the lives of students in more than four hundred institutions of higher learning; it is one of the most solvent corporations in the world today.

As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has kept in balance two very important themes: the importance of the individual and strength of an organization of women of courage and ability. As the world became more complex, there was a need for associations which cut across racial, geographical, political, physical and social barriers.

Gamma rho lambda

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: August 25, 2003 at Arizona State UniversityFounded at K-State: November 21,2009Nickname: GRL Motto: Truth in tolerance, knowledge through diversity, bonds of unity, strength in trust.Symbol: WolfFlower: SunflowerColors: Purple & BlackWebsite: www.gammarholambda.org/kstate

Gamma Rho Lambda National Sorority is an all-inclusive woman’s social sorority exemplifying the qualities of tolerance, diversity, unity and trust, which provides a network of assistance in the areas of scholastic guidance, emotional support and community service while ultimately developing the lifelong bonds of sisterhood.

Gamma Rho Lambda is an Associate member of the Panhellenic Association. They do not participate in fall formal recruitment.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

Associate Member of the Panhellenic Association

NPHC The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American, inter-national Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions.

zeta phi beta sorority, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: January 16, 1920atHowardUniversityFounded at K-State: December 3, 1982Nickname: Zetas, Sisters of the Dove Motto: Scholarship, Sisterly Love, Service, Finer WomanhoodSymbol: White DoveFlower: White RoseColors: Royal Blue & Pure WhiteWebsite: www.k-state.edu/zphib1920/Zeta/Welcome

Zeta Phi Beta was founded on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood and the precepts that “elitism and socializing had overshadowed the real mission of sororities - to address and correct the problems of society, particularly, those plaguing the African-American community.”

delta sigma theta sorority, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: January 13, 1913atHowardUniversityFounded at K-State: January17,1970Nickname: Deltas, DST, Reds Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of WisdomSymbol: FortitudeFlower: African VioletColors: Crimson & CreamWebsite: www.k-state.edu/dst1913/

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, thesororitycurrentlyhasover900chapterslocatedaroundtheworld. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement .

Thesororitywasfoundedin1913by22studentsatHowardUniversity.These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities..

Sigma Lambda gamma International sorority, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: April9,1990atUniversity of IowaFounded at K-State:April29,1994Nickname: SLG, Gammas Motto: Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito (Culture is Pride, Pride is Success)Symbol: Purple PantherFlower: Pink RoseColors: Shocking Pink & Majestic PurpleWebsite: www.k-state.edu/slg-iota/index.html

Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. Through a network of close to 3,000 members from collegiate chapters and alumnae associations located across the United States, it promotes academic excellence and higher education through the sorority’s principles: academics, community service, cultural awareness, morals & ethics, social interaction-in our daily lives.

International SororityNot represented by an umbrella organization

Lambda Theta Nu sorority, Inc.

Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek AffairsFounded Nationally: March 11, 1986atCaliforniaStateUniversity,ChicoFounded at K-State: December 11, 2010Nickname: Lambdas Motto: “Learn. Love. Lead”Symbol: RoseFlower: RoseColors: Silver, Burgundy & WhiteWebsite: No website

The purpose of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. shall be to open doors of opportunity to the Latinas of our community. Our primary focus is academic excellence and meeting the needs of Latina women in higher education. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. also promotes the advancement of Latinas through various campus activities and community services, and provides an environment for personal growth within a unit of Sisterhood. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.’s priorities, however, will be placed upon academic excellence and community service.

National Association of Latino Fraternal

Organizations (NALFO)

Nalfo National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations is an umbrella council for Latino Greek Letter Organiza-tions. The purpose of NALFO is to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and development of all Latino Fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education.NALFOhas19memberorganizationsfromacross the United States.

(al-fah) (bay-tah) (gam-ah) (del-tah) (ep-si-lawn) (zay-tah)

(ay-tah) (thay-tah) (eye-o-tah) (cap-ah) (lamb-dah) (mew)

(new) (zzEYE) (ohm-eye-cron) (pie) (row) (sig-mah)

(taw) (yoop-si-lawn) (fye) (kEYE) (sigh) (oh-may-gah)

Alumna (feminine)A women’s fraternity or sorority member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.

Alumnae (feminine)The plural of alumna.

Alumnus (masculine)A fraternity member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.

Alumni (masculine)The plural of alumnus, the customary plural term when men and women are addressed.

BidAn invitation to join a sorority.

ChapterA membership unit of an inter/national sorority.

Continuous open bidding (COB)An informal membership recruitment process during which bids may be extended and accepted at any time during the school year other than during minimally structured, partially structured and/or fully structured recruitment.

FraternityA Greek-letter sisterhood or brotherhood.

GreekThe name applied to all sorority and fraternity members.

Greek AffairsThe K-State Division of Student Life department responsible for oversee-ing sororities and fraternities at the university.

House DirectorA woman or man who is hired to supervise the kitchen responsibilities, serve as official host or hostess for chapter events and be a “parent-away-from-home.”

InitiateA man or woman who has recently become an active member of his or her fraternity/sorority.

InitiationA ritualistic ceremony during which new members receive lifelong membership privileges.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

LegacyA relationship through a family member (i.e. mother, sister, grand moth-er). There is no standard policy regarding legacies and invitations for membership. Each chapter or national organization has its own policy.

National/International HeadquartersA term used to describe the central organization of any given fraternity/sorority.

New memberA woman who has accepted a bid but is not yet an initiated member.

Panhellenic Association (PHA)The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of National Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities and sororities.

Potential new member (PNM)Any woman interested in becoming a sorority member who is matricu-lated and eligible according to Panhellenic Association requirements.

Panhellenic Council (PHC)The administrative body of the Panhellenic Association.

PledgeA promise made by a new member.

SororityA Greek-letter sisterhood.

pha chapters

Alpha Chi Omega1835 Todd Road

Alpha Delta Pi518 Sunset Avenue

Alpha Xi Delta601 Fairchild Terrace

Chi Omega1516 McCain Lane

Delta Delta Delta1834 Laramie Street

Gamma Rho LambdaNo facility

Gamma Phi Beta1897ToddRoad

Kappa Alpha Theta1517 McCain Lane

Kappa Delta1220 Centennial Drive

Kappa Kappa Gamma517 Fairchild Terrace

Pi Beta Phi1819ToddRoadSigma Kappa1525 Denison Avenue

Zeta Tau Alpha508 Sunset Avenue

NPHC chapters(No facilities)

Alpha Kappa AlphaSorority, Inc.Delta Sigma ThetaSorority, Inc.Zeta Phi BetaSorority, Inc.

National sorority Chapter(No facility)

Sigma Lamba Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

NALFO Chapter(No facility)

Lambda Theta NuSorority, Inc.

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Division of Student LifeOffice of Greek Affairs

Notice of nondiscriminationKansas State University is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other nonmerit reasons, in admissions, educational programs or activities and employment (including employment of disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era), as required by applicable laws and regulations. Responsibility for coordination of compliance efforts and receipt of inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, has been delegated to Clyde Howard, Director of Affirmative Action, Kansas State University, 214 Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506–0124, (Phone) 785-532-6220; (TTY) 785-532-4807.

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