GUIDE TO GREEK LIFE @ VANDERBILT2014-2015

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Office of Greek Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Greek Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vanderbilt Interfraternity Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Vanderbilt National Pan-Hellenic Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vanderbilt Panhellenic Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Commitments and Expectations of Greek Life at Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Benefits of Greek Life at Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IFC Recruitment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NPHC Membership Intake Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Panhellenic Recruitment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Panhellenic Contact Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Formal Recruitment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recruitment Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FRATERNITIESAlpha Epsilon Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Alpha Tau Omega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Beta Chi Theta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Beta Theta Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Delta Kappa Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Delta Tau Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Kappa Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Phi Delta Theta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Phi Kappa Psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Pi Kappa Alpha* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sigma Alpha Epsilon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sigma Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sigma Nu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Zeta Beta Tau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SORORITIESAlpha Chi Omega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Alpha Delta Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Alpha Omicron Pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Chi Omega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Delta Delta Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kappa Alpha Theta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Kappa Delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Kappa Kappa Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Pi Beta Phi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. . . . . . 38

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Zeta Tau Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

*Pi Kappa Alpha will be returning to Vanderbilt University in spring 2015.

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DEAR NEW VANDERBILT STUDENTS,

Congratulations on your decision to attend Vanderbilt University! As you start this

new and exciting chapter of your life, we urge you to consider both participating in

fraternity or sorority recruitment and becoming a part of our Vanderbilt Greek Life.

Our Greek community fosters growth, strength, and independence, and we are an

integral part of the larger Vanderbilt community.

Although each organization is unique in their history, values, rituals, and members,

all of our organizations hold the common bond of unity across our councils. We work

together to create an enriching and unique Greek experience in which all chapters

foster a spirit of Greek pride. With more than 2,900 members representing over 30

Greek organizations, our Greek community is tight-knit and affords many opportuni-

ties for involvement and leadership. We encourage participation in multiple types of

events: academic, philanthropic, social, service, and brotherhood/sisterhood. We hold

our members to the highest of standards, and joining a Greek organization will offer

you these standards to achieve.

We hope that this booklet can help you learn more about our Greek community and

answer any of your questions. We encourage you to learn more about our different

chapters and councils to see if Vanderbilt Greek Life is a good fit for you. We believe

that the Greek community has shaped who we are as individuals, leaders, and mem-

bers of organizations, and we hope that, if you choose to participate in our Greek

community, you will experience these benefits as well.  

GO 'DORES, AND GO GREEK!

Nick Elder

Interfraternity Council President

Leslye Barth

Panhellenic Council President

Robb King

National Pan-Hellenic Council President

WELCOME

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About 43% of Vanderbilt undergraduates are involved in Greek Life. The Office of Greek Life

supports the three governing councils for Greek organizations on campus: the Interfraternity Council

(IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Panhellenic Council. These groups coordinate

and oversee the activities of the 34 fraternities and sororities at Vanderbilt. Please visit the Greek Life

webpage for more information: vanderbilt.edu/greek_life.

Six university staff members coordinate the activities of the Office of Greek Life and the three govern-

ing councils. They are excellent resources for all questions regarding Greek Life at Vanderbilt, especially

membership in the fraternities and sororities. Please feel free to stop by our office, give us a call, or send

us an email. We’ll be sure to get back to you and answer any inquiries.

Kristin Torrey

Director of Greek Life

James Crawford

Coordinator of Greek Life

Anthony Williams

Coordinator of Greek Life

Samantha Lamere

Graduate Assistant

Sara Muren

Graduate Assistant

Karen Seezen

Administrative Assistant

THE OFFICE OF GREEK LIFE

Questions?

Contact the Office of Greek Life

Location: 207 Sarratt

Phone: (615) 322-2048

Email: greeklife@vanderbilt.edu

Connect

Facebook: Vanderbilt Greek Life

Twitter: @VUGreek

Web: vanderbilt.edu/greek_life

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ACTIVE: A formally initiated member of a fraternity or sorority

ALUMNI(AE): Fraternity or sorority members who have graduated from college

BENEFIT: Philanthropy events held by Panhellenic sororities. These events are open to the campus community and PNM are welcomed at fall benefits.

BID: A formal invitation to membership in a fraternity or sorority

CALL: A vocal sound used by members of NPHC and cultural- based organizations to acknowledge one another, be recognized at an informal event, and to show pride in their organizations

CANDIDATE/ASPIRANT: Term used by some NPHC and cultur-al-based organizations to describe interested students

CHAPTER: A chartered undergraduate or alumnae group of an inter/national fraternity or sorority

COB (CONTINUOUS OPEN BIDDING): The period outside of for-mal recruitment when sorority chapters with membership spaces may extend bids

COLONY: Status of a new chapter prior to receiving their charter

COMMUNITY SERVICE: The act of donating time and energy for the betterment of the community and its people. Many organi-zations expect its members to perform community service on a semester or annual basis. This is different from philanthropy, which is focused on monetary needs and fundraising for a specific cause.

CROSSED: Term used by NPHC and cultural-based organizations synonymously with “initiated”

CULTURAL-BASED ORGANIZATION: General term used to describe fraternities and sororities that belong to the local IFC or Panhellenic councils but have a historical tie to an ethnic culture (e.g., Beta Chi Theta, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.)

DIVINE NINE: Term used to describe the nine, national NPHC fraternities and sororities, eight of the nine national organizations are represented at Vanderbilt

EXPANSION/EXTENSION: Terminology referring to bringing a new or returning fraternity/sorority to Vanderbilt's campus. This can also be referred to as a "colonization."

FORMAL RUSH: Official meeting by which three of four NPHC sororities begin their official membership intake application process

GAMMA CHI: A neutral representative of Panhellenic who tempo-rarily disassociates from her chapter to guide and support potential members through recruitment

GREEK: A term applied to members affiliated with social fraternal organizations, most of which have Greek letter names

GRIP: Secret handshake exchanged by members of the same fraternity or sorority

INFORMAL RECRUITMENT: See COB; also known as Upper Class Recruitment in the fall

IFC: Interfraternity Council, the governing body of the fraternity community

INFORMATIONAL/INTEREST MEETING: Meeting for interested students to receive information about and meet members of NPHC and cultural-based organizations.

INITIATION: A formal ceremony in which new members learn the secrets and ritual of the organization he/she has been pledging and becomes an active and lifetime member

LEGACY: The grandchild, child, or sibling of an initiated fraternity or sorority member. Some inter/national organizations recognize additional relations such as stepchild or stepsibling.

LINE OR SHIP: Term used to describe members of NPHC and cultural-based organizations that were initiated at the same time

LINE BROTHER/SISTER (LB OR LS): Term used by NPHC and cultural-based organizations to refer to individuals on the same line as themselves

MEMBERSHIP INTAKE: The process that NPHC and cultural-based organizations utilize to select, educate, and initiate new members. Period of membership intake varies, but cannot exceed eight weeks.

NEW MEMBER: A member of an IFC/Panhellenic fraternity/sorority who is learning the history, traditions, and goals of the organization and has not yet been initiated

NEOPHYTE/NEO: A member of the most recent line of an NPHC or cultural-based organization

NPHC: National Pan-Hellenic Council, the governing body for the historically African American fraternities and sororities. Not to be confused with National Panhellenic Conference, commonly referred to as “Panhellenic.”

PANHELLENIC: A Greek word meaning “All Greek,” the cooperative organization composed of the chapters of the affiliated sororities on a campus

PHILANTHROPY: Charity or cause undertaken by chapters on a campus, community, or national level. This is different from com-munity service due to its fiscal nature of giving to humanitarian or charitable organizations.

PLOTS: small monuments located along West Side Row that show recognition to the history and contribution of NPHC organizations at Vanderbilt.

POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): Any woman interested in becoming a sorority member

PREFERENTIAL BIDDING SYSTEM: A system used during formal recruitment to match sorority and potential member preferences

PROBATE/NEW MEMBER PRESENTATION: Event where newly initiated members of an NPHC or cultural-based organization perform step routines, salute, and recite historical information and greetings as their first introduction to campus

PROPHYTE: An older member of an NPHC or cultural-based organization. A neophyte becomes a prophyte after another line is initiated.

QUOTA: The maximum number each NPC sorority may invite to become members during the formal recruitment process

RECOMMENDATION: A letter written by alumnus/a or other specified members of a fraternity or sorority recommending a potential member for membership. If required by a Panhellenic sorority, it is the sorority’s obligation to secure one for each potential new member. When required by NPHC fraternities and sororities, it is the responsibility of the interested student to secure the required letters.

RECRUITMENT: The process by which potential new members are introduced to the Greek community at Vanderbilt and have the opportunity to interact with and get to know sorority members

SOROR: Term used by NPHC and some cultural-based sorority members to refer to a sorority sister.

STROLL/PARTY HOP: A line dance performed by members of NPHC and cultural-based organizations at various social and other informal functions. These dances are reserved for members only.

TOTAL: The maximum number of women that can be members in a Panhellenic sorority. Total is determined 10 days into the fall semester and post-formal recruitment in the spring semester. Chapters who are under total in the fall may choose to participate in COB/Informal Recruitment.

GREEK GLOSSARY

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FAQS

WHEN CAN I JOIN A FRATERNITY OR SORORITY? Panhellenic operates on

a deferred recruitment process. Formal Panhellenic recruitment occurs in January.

Upperclass and transfer students may take part in informal recruitment during the

fall semester. The Interfraternity Council operates through a deferred joining process.

Recruitment activities for men occur throughout the fall semester, but men are not

eligible to accept a bid until January. Upperclass or transfer males may accept a bid

during the fall semester. For the National Pan-Hellenic Council Chapters, the member-

ship intake process schedule varies based on chapter.

HOW WILL I BENEFIT FROM JOINING A FRATERNITY OR SORORITY?

Sororities and fraternities have a history on campus dating back to before the school’s

founding. These organizations are rooted in founding principles that foster academic

achievement, student involvement, community service, and lifelong friendships. Greek

organizations are groups of men and women who come together to form a personal

network of individuals with similar ideas, interests, and a mutual pursuit of a well-

rounded college education. Advantages include:

î A support group to help make the adjustment to college easier

î Scholastic resources to help you achieve your academic goals

î Leadership skills acquired through hands-on experience

î Encouragement to get involved and maximize your potential on campus

î Opportunities for active participation in community service/philanthropic projects

HOW WILL JOINING A GREEK ORGANIZATION AFFECT MY ACADEMIC PURSUITS? Sororities and fraternities serve as a great academic resource through

study hours and tutoring programs. Most chapters require a high grade point average

for initial membership into the organization. The minimum GPA required to participate

in the IFC or Panhellenic recruitment process is 2.5, and the requirement varies by

organization for NPHC chapters. Individual IFC/Panhellenic chapters may have higher

GPA requirements for membership, so be sure to ask them about any specific national

headquarters or chapter GPA requirements.

WHAT ARE THE SOCIAL ASPECTS OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY MEMBERSHIP? Because the Greek community at Vanderbilt contributes to the

social activity on campus, it has taken great strides toward creating a responsible

and safe environment for its members. All fraternities and sororities have strict

policies regulating the consumption of alcohol for underage members and guests.

Organizations work closely with the Greek life staff to conduct safe social activities.

All Greek organizations are held accountable to the Vanderbilt Alcohol Policy and

Tennessee state laws.

IS HAZING A PART OF THE GREEK CULTURE AT VANDERBILT? Vanderbilt Uni-

versity has a zero-tolerance policy regarding hazing that is consistent with Tennessee

state law. Hazing includes any activity that subjects members to harassment, ridicule,

intimidation, physical exhaustion, abuse, or mental distress. Hazing is contrary to the

purposes of the Greek community and the university. Hazing is not tolerated. If you are

asked or told to participate in inappropriate activities, you should report it immediately.

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You can contact the Office of Greek Life, submit a form through the online reporting

system on our website: vanderbilt.edu/greek_life, or you can call an anonymous

Hazing Hotline at 615-343-STOP. Anyone may call at any time to report acts of hazing or

even suspicion of hazing activities occurring in the campus and/or Nashville community.

WHO IS ACTUALLY IN CHARGE OF THE FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES?

Individual chapters elect officers to manage the day-to-day operations of the organiza-

tion. Alumni who act as advisors assist these officers. Each chapter is also responsible to

their international organization, which offers support, advice, and direction through

paid professional staff and regional volunteers. At VU, three Greek Advisors are on staff

and serve as the primary contacts for the Greek community. All of our Panhellenic soror-

ity houses and two of our IFC fraternity houses have a live-in house director hired by the

organization to manage the day-to-day housing operations.

WHERE WILL I LIVE AS A FRATERNITY/SORORITY MEMBER? Ten of the twelve

Panhellenic Council chapters are housed in the Greek area, while Lambda Theta Alpha

Latin Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Lambda Gamma do not have on-campus housing. Our

NPHC chapters each have a representative that lives in either the NPHC fraternity or

sorority house located on West Side Row. Thirteen of the IFC chapters have houses

in the Greek area. Each residence houses six chapter members who are in chapter

leadership roles. The chapters hold an internal process to select the members who will

live in the chapter facility. Non-residents do have access to the chapter house. All other

chapter members are free to participate in the university housing process to secure

on-campus housing in one of our residence halls or pursue off-campus living in the

Nashville community.

WHAT IS THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATION? Like any opportunity for involvement in

college, there is a financial commitment associated with joining a fraternity or sorority.

The costs go toward the inter/national fees, chapter operating expenses, and social

functions. Financial obligations differ among individual chapters. New members can

expect to pay higher dues their first semester than in subsequent ones for one-time

initiation fees. Active member dues range from:

î IFC Men: $800–$1,400 per semester

î  Panhellenic Women: $700–$1,400 per semester

î  NPHC Men & Women: $50–$350 per semester

Additional costs throughout the semester will go toward chapter meal plans, pictures,

gifts, T-shirts, etc. There are payment plans available for students, as well as scholarships

within the individual chapters. The Panhellenic and IFC Councils also offer a limited

number of scholarships to students each semester. While you are participating in the

recruitment process, make sure that you ask about the financial obligations of member-

ship. Many of the chapters have listed their dues in their sections throughout this book.

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The Interfraternity Council, commonly known as IFC, is comprised of its eight executive board members and its 15 member fraternities. The Interfraternity Council promotes the interests of its member fraternities through its preservation of the community's high standards while also ensuring interfraternal cooperation. Through this partnership, our fraternity community strives to continually foster personal and professional growth for Vanderbilt's fraternity members.

Chapters:Alpha Epsilon PiAlpha Tau OmegaBeta Chi ThetaBeta Theta PiDelta Kappa EpsilonDelta Tau Delta Kappa SigmaPhi Delta Theta

Phi Gamma DeltaPhi Kappa Psi Pi Kappa Alpha* Sigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Chi Sigma NuZeta Beta Tau*Recolonizing at VU in spring 2015

VANDERBILT INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD

The IFC Executive Board is a group of eight men representing the IFC chapters on Vanderbilt’s campus. Officers are selected by an application and election process. These students work together to objec-tively govern the IFC community as well as provide collaborative programming opportunities for the council and the broader campus community. They meet weekly to discuss issues relevant to the Greek community. They are available to answer any questions that you may have about IFC at Vanderbilt.

The following men are the members of the IFC Executive Board:Nick Elder, PresidentDevitt Frank, Vice PresidentWill Degerberg, Attorney GeneralRyan Nolan, Vice President of Finance and RecordsMax Shore, Vice President of RecruitmentCollin Labak, Vice President of ProgrammingJoe Holmes, Vice President of Member DevelopmentBrendan Milik, Vice President of Housing

ConnectAnchorLink: vanderbilt.collegiatelink.net/organization/ifcInstagram: @VUIFCTwitter: @VUIFC

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We are proud to have seven of the Divine Nine organizations represented at Vanderbilt University. NPHC is the governing council for these historically African American fraternities and sororities. It is the mission of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. to promote coop-eration and harmony between member organizations and between members and other campus organizations in developing the best possible image for the Greek community.

Chapters: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc.Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

VANDERBILT NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

NPHC EXECUTIVE BOARD

The National Pan-Hellenic Council Executive Board is a group of eight men and women representing the NPHC chapters on Vanderbilt’s campus. Officers are selected based on rotation ensuring that every chapter has representation on the council. These students work together to objectively govern the NPHC Community as well as provide collaborative programming opportunities for the council and the broader campus community. They meet weekly to discuss issues relevant to the Greek community. They are available to answer any questions that you may have about NPHC at Vanderbilt.

ConnectAnchorLink: National Pan-Hellenic Council Facebook: VandyNPHCTwitter: @Vandy_NPHC

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Panhellenic life at Vanderbilt is thriving, and we encourage you to take the opportunity to read on and learn about what makes going Greek a great decision! Joining a sorority is a life changing experience that helps undergraduate women form lifelong friendships and become more involved on campus. The Vanderbilt University Panhellenic Council is the governing organization for the ten National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities, as well as Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. The Panhellenic Council is responsible for organizing activities of mutual concern and interest to all Panhellenic sororities on campus.

Chapters: Alpha Chi OmegaAlpha Delta PiAlpha Omicron PiChi OmegaDelta Delta DeltaKappa Alpha ThetaKappa Delta

VANDERBILT PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Panhellenic Council Executive Board is a group of eight women representing the Panhellenic sororities on Vanderbilt’s campus. These women disaffiliate from their chapters to objectively serve the wider Panhellenic community. They meet weekly to discuss issues relevant to the Greek community. These officers are also responsible for managing the for-mal recruitment process; they will be available to answer any questions that you may have about fraternity/sorority life at Vanderbilt.

The following women are members of the Panhellenic Council Executive Board:Leslye Barth, President Sarah Hoffman, Vice President of RecruitmentJen Warner, Director of Judicial Affairs Mary Leah Milnes, Director of Programming Lauren Harrison, Director of Administration Elizabeth Blackburn, Director of Gamma Chis Lauren Brooks, New Member Educator/Rising VP Recruitment Allyson Soderstrom, Director of Public Relations Connect

AnchorLink: Panhellenic Executive Board Facebook: Vanderbilt Panhellenic CouncilInstagram: @vupanhellenic

Kappa Kappa GammaLambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Pi Beta PhiSigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. Zeta Tau Alpha

Pinterest: Vanderbilt Panhellenic Twitter: @VUPanhellenic

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COMMITMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS OF GREEK LIFE AT VANDERBILT

Sororities and fraternities offer their members significant benefits, but they also expect a great deal of their members. There are time and financial commitments, as well as academic and social expectations. Being a chapter member is a significant time commit-ment. As a new member, you will be expected to attend weekly meetings, community service projects, sisterhood/brotherhood events, and social events. Similar expectations continue in the chapter throughout your time as an undergraduate member.

Sororities/Fraternities are values-based organizations, and there is also an expec-tation that you will uphold those values. You must understand that from the day you accept your bid or cross over into your organization until long after graduation, you are always wearing your letters. You represent your chapter and the entire Greek commu-nity in the classroom, on the playing field, and even on the dance floor.

The fraternity and sorority community is a community of CARE–Community, Accountability, Relationships, and Engagement. Taking care of your brothers, sisters, and guests is an important aspect of your membership and something that you should always be mindful of as a member. You should expect to be held accountable for your actions and to hold others accountable as well.

The financial commitment of membership can seem overwhelming at first. Each chapter determines dues payments. Most chapters use chapter dues to cover the costs of chapter activities, council and national dues, house maintenance (if applicable),

social functions, chapter dinners, and paraphernalia. There are usually some additional out-of-pocket expenses. There are a very limited number of scholarship opportunities available from the chapter and the governing councils. Most chapter scholarships are only available to initiated members; therefore, new members are not eligible for these awards. Many of our chapters offer payment plans. The finances of Greek life should be a serious conversation that you have with your parent(s)/guardian(s) before signing up for the recruitment/intake process. We do have students who work jobs on/off campus to pay their chapter dues. You will be provided with detailed financial information for each Panhellenic and IFC chapter during the fall semester. NPHC chapters will disclose this information if you choose to attend their respective information sessions/rush meetings. The first semester is often the most expensive semester.

While being in a sorority/fraternity could be only one of your many commitments at Vanderbilt, you should make it a priority. Your Greek experience will be what you make of it—the more you put in to it, the more you will get out of it! But always remember that you are a Vanderbilt student first. Your chapter commitments should not get in the way of your academic schedule. Your brothers/sisters will expect you to maintain a high level of academic achievement.

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SISTERHOOD AND BROTHERHOODGreek sisterhood and brotherhood is more than T-shirts/jackets, meetings, and socials. It offers a sense of belonging, the feeling of great friends respecting you for your individuality, the feeling of knowing that you can count on your sisters/brothers in the good times as well as in the bad. Membership in a fraternity/sorority does not end with graduation, it is a lifelong commitment. Your chapter is a home away from home, pre-senting members with venues to socialize in, networks of support by older members, and countless opportunities to make new friends.

SCHOLARSHIPVanderbilt is one of the premier collegiate institutions in the country, and Greeks at Vanderbilt do their part to strive for academic excellence. Above all, Greeks are students. Our chapters recognize the importance of good scholarship, with each organization maintaining standards that their members must maintain. The governing councils and individual sororities sponsor programs aimed at maintaining these high standards, includ-ing academic incentives, tutoring, study hours, and faculty relations programming.

LEADERSHIPGreeks are leaders both within their organizations and across campus. Chapter officers coordinate meetings, service projects, and social events. Many of these programs entail large budgets and involve hundreds of people. The councils and the chapters addition-ally provide educational programming in areas such as time management, leadership, communication, and other useful topics.

At Vanderbilt, the leaders of many campus-wide organizations are members of Greek organizations. Currently, Greeks are well represented in leadership positions within Van-derbilt Student Government, VUcept and Vanderbilt Visions, Vanderbuddies, Multicul-tural Leadership Council, Alternative Spring Break, Honor Council, Dance Marathon, and many other organizations on campus. The leadership experience of the older members of your organization is an asset that you should seek out—our sisters/brothers can help you take advantage of all the opportunities that Vanderbilt provides. Your chapter will encourage you to become involved in additional activities.

SERVICEMany Greek men and women volunteer their time in various local programs such as the Children's Hospital, Alternative Spring Break, Habitat for Humanity, and tutoring proj-ects, among others. As a member, your chapter will expect you to engage in a certain

number of service hours every year. This expectation ensures that the founding value of commitment to community remains strong and lasting. As a fantastic display of their commitment to the Nashville community, our students held the annual Greek Week of Service last October. Hundreds of Vanderbilt Greeks went out into the community and offered their help to multiple community agencies including Youth Encouragement Services, the Ronald McDonald House, and Second Harvest. Greek members contrib-uted more than 45,000 hours of community service to the local community last year.

PHILANTHROPY The interests and concerns of Greeks go well beyond the confines of their individual chapters and campus life. Chapters sponsor numerous activities each year that benefit the local community, including events that raise money for their individual charities and agencies. Each year the community raises tens of thousands of dollars for the chapters’ various philanthropies. Last year the Greek community raised almost $600,000 for local, national, and international charities..

COMMUNITYVanderbilt has a vibrant sense of community between the various chapters, which strengthens the integrity of Greek life. The camaraderie of the community is apparent in many ways, from joint benefits and socials to the individual friendships that exist between members of different organizations. Our Tri-Council Circle initiative has been in effect for seven years and brings together chapters from each council to engage in campus events.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Membership in a Greek organization offers a variety of social opportunities. Panhellenic sororities typically host parties each semester at venues around Nashville; they do not have parties in their chapter houses. These parties include formals and semi-for-mals, in addition to themed events. Our IFC chapters host regular social events in the Greek area, and our NPHC chapters host events in the Student Life Center that are often open to the Nashville community. Most of our groups also host other social events like dinners, special catered lunches, desserts at the house, homecoming/alumni events and events for members' parents, movie nights, and other events for members to socialize with each other and their guests. The Greek community contributes a great deal to the social activity on campus and is always taking steps toward creating a responsible and safe environment for everyone.

BENEFITS OF GREEK LIFE AT VANDERBILT

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MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible to join an IFC fraternity, men must meet the requirements set forth by the IFC as well as any other specific criteria for seeking membership for any of our individual chapters. IFC recruitment eligibility requirements apply to all potential new members regardless of class standing and are the following:

Academic RequirementPotential new members must have at least a 2.5 grade point average at the time of receiving an invitation to join ("bid"). Additionally, a potential new member must have completed at least 12 credit hours and be a currently enrolled student at Vanderbilt.

Conduct RequirementIn addition, students are not eligible to join a Greek organization if they are placed on disciplinary probation. Students can be placed on disciplinary probation for violations of state law and university policy, including but not limited to underage consumption of alcohol, intoxication, possession or use of fake identification, fighting or drug usage. As such, men interested in joining should conduct themselves in a respectable manner and make responsible personal decisions so that their behavior does not prevent them from joining a Greek organization.

Service RequirementCommunity service is a foundational element of fraternity. As such, it is important to understand that each of our fraternities have a set requirement of completing commu-nity service to maintain membership in their chapter. Potential new members must have completed at least 3 hours of community service with a fraternity or Nashville community agency. Our fraternities will host community service events throughout the fall semester for potential new members to assist with the completion of this requirement. A potential new member can perform this community service with any fraternity; it does not need to be with the chapter he ultimately ends up joining.

IMPORTANT EVENTS TO ATTEND

IFC Open DoresSunday, August 24 • 2:00–6:00 p.m. Potential new members will learn more about the IFC recruitment process including tips on how to have a successful recruitment experience from chapter recruitment chairs. After-wards, potential new members will be able to travel to each of the chapter facilities or desig-nated campus rooms for informal open houses. This event will educate potential members about recruitment and will enable potential members to meet brothers from each chapter.

This is a mandatory event during which you will have the opportunity to register for frater-nity recruitment.

1. Please bring $20 in cash or a check made out to Vanderbilt University to pay your registration fee. We DO NOT take debit/credit or Commodore Cards. 2. At the event you will complete the Release of Information Consent Card so that we can check your grade eligibility for membership. 3. During the event you will also complete the online registration process. 4. Interested men should plan to attend the event for the entire time (2:00–6:00 p.m.) to

ensure they can meet each chapter.

Individual Chapter Recruitment ActivitiesThroughout the fall, each chapter will host individual chapter recruitment events including sporting events, meals, service and social activities in large and small group settings. These events help both the potential members and chapter members to get to know each other better and narrow down their options during the recruitment process.

IFC Recruitment CheckpointsMondays, September 15 • October 20 • November 10, 2014 All checkpoints begin @ 6 p.m. in the SLC Ballroom. Potential new members are asked to attend each IFC Recruitment Checkpoint. Each check-point will provide an opportunity for potential new members to document which IFC chap-ters they are interested in pursuing while also getting a chance to educate themselves about topics geared toward well-rounded development of our fraternity community members.

Final Selection RoundFriday, January 9, 2015Potential new members who receive invitations to attend a final event at the chapters that are still considering them for membership must check in with the IFC to ensure they have completed all of their eligibility requirements. After visiting the chapters, potential new members will make their final selections, ranking the chapters in order that they would accept a bid should it be extended to him. Chapters will also be completing final selections regarding membership invitations at this time.

Bid NightSaturday, January 10, 2015Potential new members will come to the Student Life Center to receive their bid and then go to their respective locations to be welcomed as new members within the chapter.

IFC RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

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TIPS FOR SUCCESS

î Recruitment is about relationship building. Meet as many fraternity members as your

schedule will allow during the fall semester.

î Give all chapters a chance. “Putting your eggs all in one basket” will severely limit

your chances of membership. Each group has its own character, but all have similar

programs and activities. They all encourage academic achievement, community

service, social activities, leadership development, and strong friendships.

î Be mindful of your grades and course schedule. A 2.5 does not seem like a very

high GPA at this point, but we do have students who struggle with the academic

transition to Vanderbilt. Practice effective study skills and seek assistance from your

peers and professors. Remember that you are no longer in high school. Our 12-credit

minimum is also quite important, and we do have men who must withdraw from a

course, or “take a W,” due to less than stellar academic performance.

îDon’t feel obligated to attend all of the weekly recruitment events that you might be

invited to—overextending yourself may result in a lower GPA.

îGet your service hours done early in the semester. Chapters will have a variety of

events available for you to participate in throughout the fall semester. You can com-

plete service with any chapter(s).

î You will interact with fraternity men in a variety of situations—class, intramurals, social

functions, other student organizations, etc. Just as you will be observing their behavior,

they will be observing yours. Be mindful of your decisions and act respectably.

î Think about your behavior. Disciplinary probation means not being able to join a

fraternity. Keep that in mind as you experience your first semester of college. You can

have fun without ending up on probation.

î Do your homework. Be mindful of the history of each organization that you are

considering. National organization websites and vanderbilt.edu/greek_life can

provide information about awards, recognition, and the standing of the organization

at Vanderbilt. It is important for you to know about the values of the organization

and what it means to be a member of the organization. .

î Don't be afraid to reach out to the Office of Greek Life if you have any questions. Our email is greeklife@vanderbilt.edu, our phone number is (615) 322-2048, and our location is Sarratt 207.

For more membership information, please contact the students listed on each of the chapter pages.

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NPHC MEMBERSHIP INTAKE INFORMATION

Undergraduate students who wish to affiliate with NPHC chapters must meet specific mem-bership qualifications. These standards include academic achievement (2.5–3.0 GPA depending upon the organization), community service, and good character. Students who are on disci-plinary probation may not participate in an intake process. Such requirements are designed to promote the building of strong and effective chapters. Each affiliate organization shall imple-ment its own membership intake process. To learn more about NPHC organizations, interested students are encouraged to research the individual organization and chapter websites as well as attend various events hosted by NPHC organizations on campus.

The NPHC chapters on Vanderbilt’s campus have a history of almost four decades and seek to continue the traditions of excellence and involvement with campus life. The fall semester is limited to upperclass students who meet the requirements of the organization they wish to join. The spring semester is designated for upperclass and freshmen students. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho sororities, and Kappa Alpha Psi and Phi Beta Sigma fraternities may induct freshmen during their second semester. Delta Sigma Theta sorority may induct students of sophomore standing or higher. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity accepts members of second-semester-sophomore standing or higher, who have achieved 36 credit hours or more.

NPHC chapters will advertise their membership intake process through fliers labeled “Interest Meeting, Informational, Rush Tea, or Meet N’ Greet,” which all students are welcome to attend to express interest in and learn more about an organization.

IMPORTANT DATES

ALL students wishing to seek membership in an NPHC chapter MUST attend one of the Mem-bership Intake Seminars offered by the Office of Greek Life. At this seminar, Greek Life staff will provide vital information to assist students in their membership pursuits such as application preparation, how to connect with chapters, relevant campus resources, information regarding financial obligations, and expectations and responsibilities of all NPHC members. Any student that has not attended one of the Membership Intake Seminars at the time of application/invitation to an NPHC chapter will NOT be allowed to join.

It is recommended that any student that may be interested in joining an NPHC chapter attend a Membership Intake Seminar as early as possible and do not wait until the membership intake process is publicized by their chosen organization. Students only have to attend one seminar during their time at Vanderbilt. For example, if a student attends a seminar as a first-semester freshman but does not apply for membership until sophomore year, they will have fulfilled the requirement and be eligible to join.

î MEMBERSHIP INTAKE SEMINARS

September 25 • October 13 November 18 • January 12 February 5 • March 17 All seminars 6:00–7:00 p.m. Sarratt Student Center, Room 363

î GREEK LIFE INFORMATION FAIR Tuesday, August 19 • 2:30–4:00 p.m.

Commons Lawn

î GREEK MYSTIQUE Wednesday, September 17 • 7:00 p.m. Commons Center Multipurpose Room

î NPHC BACK 2 SCHOOL EVENTS Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Friday, August 22

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Wednesday, August 27

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Friday, August 29

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Saturday, August 30

The chapters and council will publicize more detailed event information during the first week of school.

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RECRUITMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Vanderbilt University requires that potential members earn at least a 2.5 GPA for 12 or more credit hours carried during the fall semester. Individual chapters may have higher GPA requirements. Therefore, the Panhellenic Council strongly recommends that each potential new member strive for the highest GPA consistent with her ability during the fall semester. The average GPA of women who received bids in spring 2014 was 3.476.

Transfer students are eligible to participate in continuous open bidding or formal recruitment as long as they have completed 12 credit hours at their previous university.

No woman who is on disciplinary probation the semester prior or at the time of recruit-ment may participate in recruitment activities, including accepting a bid from a sorority.

A woman must pay the recruitment registration fee of $50. She may pay this at the recruitment registration meeting on September 7 or in the Office of Greek Life by cash or check. All checks should be made out to Vanderbilt University.

In order for the chapters and the Office of Greek Life to be able to access PNM’s grades, she must also complete the Release of Information Consent Card. This may also be completed at the recruitment registration meeting on September 7 or in the Office of Greek Life.

The final step in the Panhellenic Formal Recruitment Registration is to complete the online form. Information about this website will be disseminated at the Recruitment Registration Meeting on September 7.

All steps of the process must be completed by Friday, November 7, 2014.

GAMMA CHI A Gamma Chi is an upperclass member of a sorority who is disassociated from her particular chapter. She has been selected to serve as a counselor to potential members during the fall semester and throughout the formal recruitment process. Gamma Chis are assigned to individual residence halls to serve as a resource for women interested in joining the Panhellenic community. GCs will hold regular meetings, get together for activities, and always be there to answer questions. The Gamma Chi program has been designed by Panhellenic to provide support to potential members before, during, and after the recruitment process, by addressing all questions and concerns. Gamma Chis are a valuable resource and will serve as mentors and guides throughout the formal recruitment process. Potential sorority members will have the chance to meet with Gamma Chi on a regular basis to ask questions and socialize with other women participating in the recruitment process. It is important to meet with and get to know the Gamma Chi—they will be your best resources during recruitment. For more information on the Gamma Chi program, contact Elizabeth Blackburn, director of Gamma Chis, at laura.e.blackburn@vanderbilt.edu.

PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

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The Panhellenic Council is responsible for ensuring a fair and ethical recruitment process for both potential new members and for all Panhellenic chapters. As such, the members of the Panhellenic community vote upon a Recruitment Code of Ethics and Recruitment Rules each year. These guidelines are in place to ensure that each of our chapters treats all potential members and each other with respect and dignity. Below are the specific guidelines that pertain to potential new members and how they should expect to be treated by sorority women:

1. Active members and PNM’s may not enter one another’s personal residences (e.g., Commons dorm room, Towers suite) at any time, except in the case of biological sisters. However, if a biological sister lives in a sorority residence, the PNM may not enter.

2. Sorority members may not spend money on PNMs, nor give or accept gifts from PNMs. This includes, but is not limited to, food, rides, or photos.

3. Off campus meetings between sorority members and PNMs are not permitted, including at locations on the Taste of Nashville Program. VUceptors, Resident Advisors, and Gamma Chis may meet off campus as applicable to their roles.

4. The joint use of personal cars or cabs between active members and PNMs is strictly prohibited. This includes trips to and from bars, airports, stores, malls, etc. However, rides for academic or extracurricular purposes and rides to and from school to one’s permanent home address are acceptable.

5. Intentionally separating a PNMs and engaging in inappropriate, intimidating conver-sation and/or being in a situation where there are 3 or more active members in the same sorority with one PNM is considered hotboxing and is not permitted.

6. Men may not be used, in any way, to persuade PNMs to join or not join a specific chapter. Men may not wear recruitment shirts for any chapter. No organized PR efforts may be made by any fraternity to support or represent any sorority.

7. The use of Facebook is not to be used between active members and PNMs, with the exception of relationships established prior to a potential new member’s acceptance to Vanderbilt University

8. The distribution of alcohol, drugs, and fake IDs in a public or private setting is strictly prohibited.

The following NPC Manual of Information’s Unanimous Agreements are of utmost importance and regulate all Vanderbilt University Panhellenic recruitment activities: It is in accord with the dignity and good manners of fraternity women: to avoid dis-paraging remarks about any fraternity or college woman; to create friendly relations between fraternity and non-fraternity women; to avoid negative publicity on Panhel-lenic matters.

Each College Panhellenic Association shall prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages in membership recruitment and Bid Day activities.

Each College Panhellenic Association shall prohibit the participation of men in recruit-ment and Bid Day activities.

All members, including alumnae and new members, shall be bound by College Panhel-lenic Association rules governing membership recruitment.

PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT CODE OF ETHICS

The National Panhellenic Conference believes that normal, social contacts should not be disrupted in the case of longstanding friendships by prohibiting all con-tacts between sorority women and potential [members]. Normal contact includes relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. However, each sorority is charged with the responsibility of seeing that unfair advantage is not taken of such contacts. In addition, a chapter member, alumna member, or anyone acting on a sorority’s behalf shall not imply the assurance of an invitation or a bid to pledge their organization to any potential member or her family.

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PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION/INFORMATION MEETINGSunday, September 7, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m. • SLC Ballrooms Recruitment registration is an open meeting for potential members to gain information about the sorority recruitment process and to register to participate in recruitment. This meeting will give you the opportunity to complete the following two out of three mandatory steps in the recruitment registration process:1. Pay the $50 registration fee by cash or check. Make all checks payable to Vanderbilt

University. If you are certain that you would like to participate in the process, please bring your payment with you to the meeting.

2. Sign the Release of Information Consent Card. We will provide the cards and the pens.

3. The third step is that of completing the online registration form. At this meeting the link will be provided for the registration site, and PNM can find the form by viewing the Office of Greek Life website. Interested members are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting and to register for recruitment as early as possible, so that they may be assigned a Gamma Chi and receive recruitment updates. Remember, the recruitment registration deadline is November 7.

RECRUITMENT REGISTRATION DEADLINEFriday, November 7, 2014All steps of the registration process must be complete by this date. The Office of Greek Life, located in Sarratt 207, is open Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Remember, two out of three steps can be completed at the Panhellenic Recruitment Registration/Information Meeting on September 7.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PANHELLENIC PREVIEW DAYSaturday, November 15, 2014During Panhellenic Preview Day, the individual sororities including Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., host open houses. Potential members will attend these events with their Gamma Chi groups. The open houses provide potential members the opportunity to familiarize themselves with how the formal recruitment process will work in January. These sessions are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged. Potential members should use them to gain information about the individual sororities and to meet people.

RECRUITMENT 101Date and Time TBD • Student Life Center Recruitment 101 is a meeting held before winter break, during which the Panhellenic Council Executive Board will share their own recruitment experiences and be avail-able to answer questions and offer advice. Information about the formal process and appropriate clothing options will be covered to ensure that potential new members are prepared upon their return to campus in January.

PRE-RECRUITMENT MEETINGSunday, January 4, 2015 @ 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. • Sarratt CinemaThis brief meeting will welcome potential new members back to campus. You will receive detailed information about the schedule of activities for the week, recruitment logistics, and general guidelines. You will come with your Gamma Chi group to your assigned session. Gamma Chis and Panhellenic Executive Board officers will be able to address any questions.

DISPLAY ROUND Saturday, January 10, 2015The first round of formal recruitment is a Display Round in which each sorority will have the opportu-nity to share its mission and values with the poten-tial members. Participants will visit all ten chapters in events that last for 20 minutes. Display Round is the most relaxed round of recruitment. Be prepared for similar conversations at each chapter. In some events you will be sitting on the floor, so please take that into account as you choose your outfit.

FORMAL RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

Skipping any round of formal recruitment is grounds for dismissal, at the discretion of the Panhellenic Executive Board.

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PHILANTHROPY ROUNDSunday, January 11, 2015Philanthropy Round is the second opportu-nity during formal recruitment for potential members to meet sorority members while learning about the sorority’s philanthropy and possibly making a craft that will be donated to an area charity. Participants may be invited up to a maximum of seven chapters, but some potential members will attend fewer parties. Your Gamma Chi will provide you with your event schedule in the morning. These events last 25 minutes and dress is similar to that of Display Round.

ENTERTAINMENT ROUNDFriday, January 16, 2015During the third round of formal recruitment, the Entertainment Round, sorority members “entertain” the potential members with dances, skits, and songs. Potential members continue to meet more members and learn about the sororities. Please remember that the sororities are expressing their personalities through their skits. Participants may be invited up to a maxi-mum five chapter events that last 40 minutes, but some potential members will attend fewer parties. Suggested attire is dressy casual.

PREFERENCE ROUND MEETINGSaturday, January 17, 2015All potential members invited to any sorority’s preference night round must attend the meeting held on Saturday afternoon. Specifics about preference ceremonies and bid day activities will be given to help potential new members better understand this part of the recruitment process.

PREFERENCE ROUND Saturday, January 17, 2015The last round of recruitment, Preference Night, is a sentimental ceremony in which the sorority members demonstrate to the potential members their bonds of sisterhood and what their sorority truly means to them. Potential members are included in the chapters’ preference ceremonies. Participants should use this night to help make their own decision concerning which sorority makes you feel the most comfortable. Participants may be invited up to a maximum of three chap-ters’ ceremonies that will last up to 50 minutes, but some potential members will attend fewer parties. Suggested dress is tasteful cocktail.

PREFERENCE CARD SIGNINGSaturday, January 17, 2015After attending the last preference round ceremony, potential members will go directly to sign their preference cards in Sarratt Cinema. Signing a preference card is a personal decision and one that each potential member must make as an individual. When a poten-tial member decides to sign a preference card, she is designating that she will accept an invitation from the sororities that she lists. Rejecting an invitation makes the potential member ineligible to participate in recruitment activities for one calendar year.

BID DAYSunday, January 18, 2015New members will meet at a designated location to walk to the Student Life Center and receive their invitation (bid). Then they will participate in a Panhellenic ceremony with their Gamma Chi. After receiving their bids, new members will attend bid day activities such as bowling, laser tag, or other events with their fellow new members. They will be greeted by their new sisters, and activities will last throughout the day so new members can get to know their new chapter members.

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RECRUITMENT LOUNGE

The Panhellenic Council will set up a “lounge” area in various locations for potential new members to use during the formal recruitment process. This Recruitment Lounge will be a safe place for participants to relax between parties, grab a snack, hang out, and have any questions answered by Panhellenic officers or Gamma Chi.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Winter weather in Nashville can be unpredictable. Should severe wind, snow, or rain occur, potential new members must be accessible by phone or email in order to receive information and updates from the Office of Greek Life, Panhellenic officers, or their Gamma Chi.

RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

A recommendation serves as a letter of introduction of a potential new member to a sorority in order to help the sorority members become acquainted with her before recruitment begins. Sororities appreciate and use this information to assist in their recruitment process. Some sororities may require a recommendation from an alumnae member of that sorority before that sorority may extend a bid to that woman. However, it is the responsibility of the sorority to obtain a recommendation if one is needed. Should alumnae offer to write recommendations, they should send those letters directly to the individual sorority contacts at the address below: Alpha Chi Omega Attn: Michaela Wetter 2414 Vanderbilt PlaceNashville, TN 37212

Alpha Delta Pi Attn: Sloane Stuart  2410 Vanderbilt Place Nashville, TN 37212 

Alpha Omicron Pi Attn: Hope Tone 2415 Kensington Place Nashville, TN 37212 

Chi Omega Attn: Leigh Ann Peppin 516 Leslie Ann Court Hermitage, TN 37076

Delta Delta Delta Attn: Megan Vranicar 120 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212

Kappa Alpha Theta Attn: Alexandra Grady  204 24th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37212 

Kappa Delta Attn: Alexandra Berkey 203 24th Ave South  Nashville, TN 37212

Kappa Kappa Gamma Attn: Madden Hodes 2416 Kensington Place Nashville, TN 37212

Pi Beta PhiAttn: Sam Neibart    2408 Kensington Place    Nashville, TN 37212 

Zeta Tau Alpha Attn: Veronica Fulton 118 24th Ave S Nashville, TN 37212

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CHAPTER PROFILES

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AEPi is one of the largest fraternities on campus with the strongest brotherhood. We pride ourselves on the everlasting friendships created from the involvement in our house. We are one of the top intramural teams in all sports and actively participate in other events in the community. We raised the most money out of every fraternity or sorority for Lights on the Lawn and the Mary Parrish Center. We co-hosted the Homecoming Blood Drive that saw its greatest results ever, hosted a donor drive at our house, and held a Valentine’s Day philanthropy event among many other things. AEPi Tau chapter has a profound impact on its brothers. AEPi nationally has 188 chapters in five different countries. AEPi has a global membership of over 9,000 undergraduates and 102,000 lifetime members with an extremely powerful alumni base. Many brothers, such as journalist Wolf Blitzer and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, have used their experiences in their school’s AEPi chapters to accomplish great things throughout America and the world. We look forward to greatly improving our fraternity this year.

ALPHA EPSILON PI

AΕΠ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1913 New York University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1929

PHILANTHROPY: Save a Child’s Heart

COLORS: Blue and Gold

SYMBOLS: Lion

DUES: New Members $1,200 Active Members $1,000

CHAPTER AWARD: Advisor of the Year

CONNECT Anchor Link: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/AEPi Web: aepi.org

For additional information, please contact Olivier Ifrah at olivier.ifrah@ vanderbilt.edu.

WHAT DOES BEING GREEK MEAN TO YOU? Being Greek holds a certain value. There are more important things in my life, but when there is a Greek event or affair to be created or attended, I give my all to that event. It holds a distinct weight. Being in a black fraternity/sorority at a school such as Vanderbilt, it sets you apart from the rest of the campus. There is a certain spotlight on you, regardless if you wish to have that spotlight or not. With this being said, you have to realize that all actions that you take reflect onto your particular organization. For myself, everything that I do on campus is with the Nu Rho chapter in mind. As far as Kappa goes, I give my all to the fraternity to ensure its success. I hold my brothers to a certain standard, and myself to an even higher one so that together, we can become all that Kappa men should be.

GREEK WORDS OF WISDOM: The main piece of advice that I would give to someone interested in joining a fraternity or a sorority is to make sure it is what you want and you are ready. Once you join, you have to be willing to make all the sacrifices that being in the NPHC calls for. Like I said, there is always a spotlight on you as an African American Greek here at Vanderbilt. Make sure you are ready for such.

GREEK SPOTLIGHTName: JOSHUA GRADY

Classification: SENIOR

Major: ECONOMICS

Organization: KAPPA ALPHA PSI

Council Affiliation: NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

Quarterback/Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt Commodores Football Team

Vice President, Kappa Alpha Psi

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The Beta Pi chapter of Alpha Tau Omega has worked hard to improve the chapter over the past year. Brothers have worked together to improve chapter operations and create a vision for the frater-nity—to increase both numbers and quality of men. Rush events include dinners, Predators’ games, date parties, and other chapter events. Brothers of Alpha Tau Omega have also gotten involved in many prestigious student organizations, including VUcept, Vandy Fanatics, The Vanderbilt Hustler newspaper, Vanderbilt Tour Guides, Dance Marathon, and different club sports. We hold our broth-ers to high standards, and they continue to succeed both in and out of the Greek community.

Beta Chi Theta was founded in 1999 at the University of California at Los Angeles on the pillars of creating and maintaining a strong, close-knit brotherhood, honoring tradition, actively pur-suing service to humanity, increasing South Asian awareness, promoting academic excellence, and building a unified nationwide network. With more than 1,000 brothers nationwide, Beta Chi Theta is the fastest growing fraternity in America, and the youngest ever to be admitted to the North America Interfraternity Conference.  A strong sense of brotherhood, even between distant chapters, is the hallmark of the Beta Chi Theta national experience. Beta Chi Theta’s Theta chapter at Vanderbilt was founded in 2004 and retains a record of high achievement. The chapter has been awarded multiple times for outstanding campus involve-ment and outstanding alumni relations by the university and for chapter and brother of the year by the national organization. At present, three of the five members of the national board are Vanderbilt alumni. Especially as a younger organization, brothers are presented with a plethora of opportunities for leadership within the fraternity, both in the chapter and nationwide. Beta Chi Theta’s calendar includes commu-nity service projects, philanthropic events, mixers with other Greek organizations, social functions, hosting speakers of note, retreats, football tailgates, and formals. Recruitment events are free and include dinners, athletics, and sporting events.

ALPHA TAU OMEGA

AΤΩ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1865 Virginia Military Institute

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1889

PHILANTHROPY: Nashville Humane Association

COLORS: Azure and Old Gold

SYMBOLS: Heraldic Cross Pattee and a White Tea Rose

DUES: New and Active Members $1,025

CONNECT Anchorlink: anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/ organization/alphatauomega Facebook: AlphaTauOmega Twitter: @AlphaTauOmega Web: ato.org

BETA CHI THETA

ΒΧΘ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1999 University of California, Los Angeles

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 2004

PHILANTHROPY: Manna Project Relief International

COLORS: Black, Silver, and White

SYMBOL: Rampant Lion

DUES: $300

CONNECT Web (National): betachitheta.com Web (Chapter): vandy.betachitheta.com

For additional information, contact Jacob Meadows at jacob.b.meadows@vanderbilt.edu.

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Since its founding nearly 170 years ago, Delta Kappa Epsilon has sought out men who are gentlemen, scholars, and jolly good fellows. The fraternity promotes friendship, brother-hood, leadership, the respect of others, high academic achievement, and morality. Delta Kappa Epsilon has continued to grow over the years, now with 54 chapters across the United States and Canada and over 85,000 members. Delta Kappa Epsilon has a strong alumni network, boasting five former presidents (George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rutherford B. Hayes), more than any other fraternity in the nation, as well as notable sports figures such as Tom Landry, former football coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Paul Brown of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, and George Steinbrenner, former owner of the Yankees. Recent Vanderbilt DKE graduates are attending some of the top law and medical schools in the nation such as UC Berkeley Law School, Wake Forest and Vanderbilt Medical Schools, as well as having been hired to some of the most prominent banking companies, including Goldman Sachs. Delta Kappa Epsilon will continue searching for qualified members to help strengthen its growing community and remain a proud member of Greek life at Vanderbilt University.

Established in 1839, the goal of Beta Theta Pi has always been “to develop men of principle for a principled life.” Nowhere is this more apparent than at our Beta Lambda chapter at Vanderbilt. The Beta Lambda chapter has thrived in multiple ways across campus. We competed in nearly every intramural sport this past year, including basketball, soccer, and football. Furthermore, several of our members have taken prominent leadership roles in organizations around campus such as Best Buddies, which connects Vanderbilt students with special-needs citizens across the Nashville community. We have also had members serve as the chairperson of Dance Marathon, the largest philanthropy event on Vanderbilt’s campus. Finally, our biggest philanthropy event, A Celebration of Life: A Tribute to Kyle Craig, has raised more than $70,000 for mental health awareness in just three years. The Beta Lambda chapter of Beta Theta Pi has succeeded on Vanderbilt’s campus more than ever recently, and we cannot wait to continue the success this coming year. 

BETA THETA PI

BΘΠ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1839 Miami University (Ohio)

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1884

PHILANTHROPY: Habitat for Humanity

COLORS: Pink and Blue

SYMBOLS: Dragon, Star, Diamond

DUES: New Members $600 Active Members $1,000

CONNECT Web: betathetapi.org

For additional information, please contact Christopher Reed at christopher.r.reed@vanderbilt.edu.

DELTA KAPPA EPSILON

ΔΚΕ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1844 Yale University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1847 (University of Nashville)

PHILANTHROPY: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

COLORS: Gold and Blue

SYMBOLS: Rampant Lion

DUES: New Members $1,000 Active Members $1,200

CONNECT Web: gammadke.com

For additional information please contact Daniel Rubin at daniel.s.rubin@vanderbilt.edu.

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An international fraternity with 134 active chapters and over 6,800 undergraduate members, Delt is a guiding force that compels brothers to constantly better themselves and pursue lives of excel-lence through a commitment to core values, accountability, and the fundamental necessity of brotherhood. The Lambda Chapter at Vanderbilt currently has over 90 active members involved in over 130 student organizations on campus. We develop leaders in diverse areas all over campus from Vander-bilt Student Government to Club Hockey. In fact, Delt currently boasts eight different organizational presidents around campus. The Lambda Chapter is a constantly growing brotherhood of men committed to living lives of excellence, bound together under letters of distinction, and its men have focused on continuing to make Delt the preemptive fraternity experience at Vanderbilt. While brotherhood and academic achievement are crucial goals, we also strive to establish an identity unlike any other at Vanderbilt and give our brothers an experience that provides them with the necessary knowledge and skill sets to lead successful and fulfilling lives long after their time at Vanderbilt has come to a close. Through involvement in philanthropic events, successful social functions, academic success, and campus involvement, Lambda Chapter was honored to be awarded IFC Chapter of the Year for 2013–2014. Delta Tau Delta’s Lambda Chapter strives to take our fraternity experience into our own hands and consequently create for our peers and ourselves a better Vanderbilt community, and we welcome you to join us in that endeavor.

The Nu Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was chartered as a representation of the ideas laid down by ten astute founders. The chapter was first established as the Alpha Theta colony after The Seven Diamonds of Genesis cross-pledged at Tennessee State University. Eric Jones, the first Pole-march of the chapter, along with several other brothers helped transform the dream of Kappa Alpha Psi into a reality here at Vanderbilt University. During the 2013-2014 academic year, the Nu Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi has continued to uphold its fundamental purpose of honorable achievement in every field of human endeavor. The Nu Rho Chapter has stood by its commitment to exceptional campus programming by hosting events highlighting important issues such as the changing face of “Black Vanderbilt” and the importance of safe sex. The Nu Rho Chapter has also made it a point to be proactive in achieving its objective of encouraging service in the public interest. This year, the chapter invited over 80 members of the fraternity’s flagship Guide Right program, Kappa League, from around the country to Vanderbilt to discuss the importance of education and hard work. Because the Nu Rho Chapter places a high value on education, the brothers worked to raise money for the Piney Woods School of Mis-sissippi. The chapter also initiated a new service program with the Robert Churchwell Academy. The brothers of Nu Rho are proud to cel-ebrate the achievements of its members. The chapter gained seven new brothers across the fall and spring semesters. Three brothers have graduated and will use the life lessons that they have learned as members of the Nu Rho Chapter as they go on to achieve in education, professional football, and graduate school.

DELTA TAU DELTA

ΔΤΔ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1858 Bethany College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1881

PHILANTHROPY: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

COLORS: Purple, White, and Gold

SYMBOL: Crescent

DUES: New Members $1,000 Active Members $700

CHAPTER AWARDS: Chapter of the Year Fraternity New Member of the Year, Graham Husband Outstanding Community Servant, Ryan McKenney Outstanding Campus Involvement Outstanding Intellectual Development

CONNECT  Facebook: vandydelts Twitter: @vandydelt Web: vanderbilt.deltsconnect.org Web: delts.org

For additional information, please contact Jackson Vaught at jackson.w.vaught@vanderbilt.edu.

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.

ΚΑΨ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1911 Indiana University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1989

PHILANTHROPY: Guide Right Program Kappa League Kappa Camp Undergraduate Leadership Institute Diamonds in the Rough Kappa 100 Habitat for Humanity Robert Churchwell Saturday Academy Healthy Kappas Healthy Kommunities Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

COLORS: Crimson and Cream

SYMBOL: Diamond

DUES: New Members $1,500–$2,000 Active Members $150

CONNECT Facebook: The Nu Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Instagram: @nurhonupes Twitter: @NuRho_NuPes Web: nurhonupes.com

For additional information, please contact Kendale Johnson at kendale.j.johnson@vanderbilt.edu.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization to be founded on the campus of a historically black college. Our motto is “Friendship is Essential to the Soul.” The Theta Beta Chapter was chartered in 1971 by twelve undergraduate students, making us the first historically African American fraternity at Vanderbilt University. Theta Beta continues to produce strong Men of Omega geared towards upholding the fraternity’s cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. The progressive thinking of our founders, the late Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman, and Ernest E. Just, inspires the men of Theta Beta to continue to serve on campus through academic excellence and community initiatives.

Since its founding, Kappa Sigma has initiated more than 245,000 men on college campuses throughout North America. Today, the frater-nity has over 175,000 living alumni and more than 15,000 undergraduate members in 282 active chapters. Our proud history of producing campus leaders who go on to succeed in business, gov-ernment, the armed services, sports, entertainment, and the arts has led to Kappa Sigma’s continuous and unparalleled growth across the continent.  Our members strive to live up to Kappa Sigma’s principles of fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and service by staying actively involved in Vanderbilt Student Government, Vanderbilt athletics, and many different student organizations. Our annual philanthropic events include a local park cleanup and a three-on-three basketball tournament to benefit the Military Heroes Campaign. Our fraternity hosts various social functions, including mixers with sororities, brotherhood events such as a Super Bowl party, and our annual White Out and Fratlantis parties.

KAPPA SIGMA

ΚΣ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1869 University of Virginia

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1877

PHILANTHROPY: Military Heroes Campaign

COLORS: Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green

SYMBOLS: Star and Crescent

DUES: New and Active Members $1,000

CONNECT Facebook: VandyKappaSig Twitter: @Vandy KappaSig

For additional information, please contact Max Shore at max.d.shore@vanderbilt.edu.

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.

ΩΨΦ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1911 Howard University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1971

PHILANTHROPY: NAACP

COLORS: Royal Purple and Old Gold

SYMBOL: Lamp

DUES: New Members $1,200

CONNECT Twitter: @ThetaBeta_Ques

    

For additional information, please contact Advisor Brian White at bryan1911@gmail.com.

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2014 marks a monumental year for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., as we cel-ebrate our centennial! Our founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honor-able Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. The founders deeply wished to create an organiza-tion that viewed itself as “a part of” the general community rather than “apart from” the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence...without regard to race, nationality, skin tone, or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the “inclusive we” rather than the “exclusive we”.  Since its inception, the goal of the Alpha Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity has been to bring innovative, creative, and informative programming to the Vanderbilt community as well as setting the standard for the ideal fraternity man. A member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Phi Beta Sigma is one of the nine historically black fraternities and sororities, seven of which are present on Vanderbilt’s campus. While our historical focus has been the aiding in the develop-ment of the African American community, all are welcome and invited to attend our programming and anyone meeting the requirements for membership is encouraged to apply. Signature Events include Blue and White Formal and Sigma Week.

Over the past year, Tennessee Alpha has sought to align itself with the fraternity’s three foundational principles of friendship, sound learning, and moral rectitude. The embodiment of the first of these principles, friendship, has never been stronger at Tennessee Alpha. Bonded by the unique circumstances of being recently re-es-tablished on campus, the brothers of Tennessee Alpha benefit from an especially strong brotherhood. From the friendly competition organized by our brotherhood chair, which rewards brothers who support each other in intramural sports and other events, to our frequent house lunches and social events, we enjoy a level of friendship that makes all our other achievements not only possible but worthwhile. The extent to which the men of Tennessee Alpha involve themselves on every corner of the campus offers testimony to the pervading sense of excellence that the pursuit of sound learn-ing instills within this chapter. This chapter boasts eight members of the Undergraduate Honor Council, one is the president and two are on the executive board; five VSG members, including the president; four VUceptors; one Commons House head resident; six Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholars; and two varsity athletes. Continuing this tradition of excellence inside the classroom, our chapter’s fall class boasted a collective GPA of 3.46, a feat that positioned them at the top of all incoming classes in this category. Furthermore, Tennessee Alpha has made great strides with respect to the cultivation of moral rectitude in all of its members. Members coalesced to amass 1,662 hours of service through a combination of chapter service events, resulting in an average of almost 25 hours per member. In addition to community service, the chapter focused considerable effort on its philanthropic endeavors, increasing its contributions from the previous year and raising over $22,650 in support of the Nashville Chapter of the ALS Association.

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.

ΦΒΣ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1914 Howard University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1994

COLORS: Royal Blue and White

SYMBOL: Dove

DUES: New Members $900 Active Members $50

CHAPTER AWARD: Outstanding Tri-Council Circle

CONNECT Facebook: The Alpha Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

For additional information, please contact Robb King at robert.a.king@vanderbilt.edu or Gregory Brand at greg.brand@ gmail.com.

PHI DELTA THETA

ΦΔΘ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1848 Miami University, Ohio

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1876

NATIONAL AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPY: The ALS Association

COLORS: Azure and Argent

DUES: New and Active Members $1,100

CHAPTER AWARD: Outstanding Intellectual Development, 2013

CONNECT Web: vanderbilt.phideltatheta.org

For additional information, please contact Michael Nitzberg at michael.p.nitzberg@vanderbilt.edu.

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WHAT DOES BEING GREEK MEAN TO YOU? Participating in Greek Life enables students to join a community that is supportive, diverse, and dedi-cated to improving campus for everyone. Joining a fraternity has allowed me to become friends and get guidance from upperclassman, which is something that I find truly valuable. The Greek community is a great way to get to know people outside of your friend group and I am thrilled to be a part of it.

GREEK WORDS OF WISDOM: I would encourage all students that are interested in Greek life to have an open mind and tour all of the different houses. Coming to Vanderbilt, I had not taken the idea of joining a frater-nity seriously, but after I saw the sense of community that it promoted, I knew that I wanted to join.

GREEK SPOTLIGHTName: BRYAN STROMER

Classification: SOPHOMORE

Major: HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization: ZETA BETA TAU

Council Affiliation: INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

News Reporter, Public Relations Chair, The Vanderbilt Hustler

Disabilities Awareness Partnership Member

EVOLVE Student Leadership Program

Residential Adviser for 2014–2015 Academic Year

Since its founding, Phi Gamma Delta has expanded to 144 colleges in the United States and Canada and boasts more than 170,000 initiated brothers. Just two years after the fraternity was founded, Phi Gamma Delta expanded to the University of Nashville to form the third chapter, Gamma. However, the University of Nashville would soon dissolve and become part of Peabody College, later Vander-bilt University. In 2010, 160 years after its initial colonization, Phi Gamma Delta returned to Vander-bilt reviving the Gamma Chapter. Since the reinstitution of the Gamma Chapter, we have quickly become one of the largest fraternities on Vanderbilt’s campus. Brothers have consistently held GPAs exceeding Vanderbilt’s all men’s average and helped the community through service and philanthropic efforts. The American Red Cross, the national partner organization for Phi Gamma Delta, has partnered with the Gamma Chapter to raise financial and social awareness for their mission. Moreover, Fiji brothers have hosted events in support of Second Harvest Food Bank in Nashville and partner with Youth Encouragement Services on a weekly basis. The brothers of Vanderbilt’s Fiji Chapter consistently strive to uphold the values of the fraternity: friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence. Our members come from all over the country and are leaders throughout campus, including members of each of Vanderbilt’s four under-graduate colleges and executive members of a variety of student organizations.

PHI GAMMA DELTA

FIJI

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1848 Jefferson College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1850 (University of Nashville)

PHILANTHROPY: American Red Cross

COLOR: Royal Purple

DUES: New and Active Members $1,000

CHAPTER AWARD: Outstanding Alumni Relations

CONNECT Facebook: Phi Gamma Delta, Vanderbilt University Twitter: @VandyFIJI

For additional information, please contact Matthew Livingston at matthew.j.livingston@ vanderbilt.edu.

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The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity engages men of integrity, further develops their intellect, and enhances community involvement. With a legacy built on acceptance and trust, each brother realizes his highest potential through a lifelong experience of service and excellence. To date, more than 114,000 men have been initiated into Phi Kappa Psi since its founding, with around 5,000 under-graduate members in 102 chapters across the country. This year the Vanderbilt chapter has contin-ued to improve its philanthropic, social, and recruitment events, and its brothers are proud to have won the “Most Improved Chapter” award.

Pi Kappa Alpha will be expanding at Vanderbilt University during the spring 2015 semester. This initiative is particularly exciting due to the chapter’s rich history and our commitment to restore a 118-year tradition of excellence. During the spring semester, the International Fraternity will send two staff members to Vanderbilt to recruit scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen to re-establish the Sigma Chapter. PIKE has an outstanding record of starting new chapters, having successfully done so more than 60 times in the past 10 years. How? PIKE has remained dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience.

PHI KAPPA PSI

ΦΚΨ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1852 Jefferson College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1901

PHILANTHROPY: Boys and Girls Club

COLORS: Hunter Green and Cardinal Red

DUES: New and Active Members $600

CHAPTER AWARD: Most Improved Chapter

CONNECT Facebook: vanderbiltphikappapsi Twitter: @vandyphipsi

For additional information, please contact Christopher Fitzgerald at christopher.m.fitzgerald@vanderbilt.edu.

PI KAPPA ALPHA

ΠΚΑ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1868 University of Virginia

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1893

PHILANTHROPY: Pi Kappa Alpha chapters are encouraged to donate to an organization of their choice for which they have a strong affinity.

COLORS: Garnet and Old Gold

SYMBOLS: Oak Tree, White Horse, Lily of the Valley

DUES: Dues will be voted on by members at the goal-setting retreat during the expansion in the spring of 2015.

For additional information, please contact Pi Kappa Alpha Director of Expansion Josh Murphy at jmurphy@pikes.org.

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Sigma Chi is one of the oldest and largest college fraternities with 237 chapters throughout North America. The fundamental purpose of the Sigma Chi fraternity is the cultivation, maintenance, and accomplishment of the ideals of friendship, justice, and learning within our membership. At Van-derbilt, Sigma Chi prides itself on having leaders throughout campus and being actively involved within the community. Sigma Chi’s most notable philanthropic endeavor is Derby Days, which is an annual three-day sorority competition to raise money and awareness. Two years ago, following one of its own brothers being diagnosed with leukemia, Sigma Chi chose to change its Derby Days beneficiary to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This year Sigma Chi’s Derby Days raised an impressive $75,000 of which 100% of the proceeds are donated to LLS.

SIGMA CHI

ΣΧ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1855 Miami University, Ohio

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1891

NATIONAL AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPY: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

COLORS: Blue and Old Gold

SYMBOL: White Cross

DUES: New and Active Members $1,100

CHAPTER AWARDS: Outstanding Philanthropy Project Outstanding Educational Program

CONNECT Web: SigmaChi.org

For additional information, please contact Frank Brumfield at frank.s.brumfield@vanderbilt.edu.

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has been a model of success since its conception. A group of intuitive Vanderbilt students were quickly attracted to the standard of excellence portrayed by the fraternity, leading them to found the second Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at Vanderbilt University. While originally constricted to the Southern states, the fraternity inevitably extended its influence and is now considered a major organization in forty-nine states with more than two hundred fifty chapters. In the last year, more than two thousand new initiates were invited to join over 300,000 active members. 2013–2014 was a banner year for SAE. We have completed our capital campaign and will be returning to “the Castle” this fall. We have successfully completed numerous fundraisers for various local and national philanthropies totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, and our members are deeply connected and involved across our campus. Finally, we are proud of our seniors who will be putting their skills to work as med students, law students, consultants, investment bankers, and one who will run an orphanage in Cape Town, South Africa.

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

ΣΑΕ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1856 University of Alabama

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1857

PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Miracle Network The Mary Parrish Center Fannie Battle Day Home for Children

COLORS: Royal Purple and Old Gold

SYMBOL: Lion

DUES: New and Active Members $900

CONNECT Web (Chapter): studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/sae Web (National): sae.net

For additional information, please contact Wiley Hunsaker at sam.w.hunsaker@vanderbilt.edu.

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Our chapter has over 85 active brothers, with a diverse range of backgrounds in academics and other campus involvement. At Sigma Nu, we emphasize brotherhood and the values of love, honor, and truth. Our brothers are active members in many campus organizations including Vanderbilt Student Government, Honor Council, ROTC, Relay for Life, Powerlifting, Dodecs, etc. We have a variety of national partners, but our chapter’s consistent partners are St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project. We benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital with several joint events through the year, including Grilled Cheese with Delta Delta Delta. Our major philanthropy, Warrior Week, benefitting WWP, will be held in early September of 2014.

The Alpha Gamma Colony of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity proudly recolonized on Vanderbilt Uni-versity’s campus in the spring of 2014. This “Powerhouse of Excellence” works hard to live by our credo of intellectual awareness, social responsibility, integrity, and brotherly love. We are excited to work closely throughout the year with our national philanthropy partner, the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and to make a difference in the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. We are proud to help influence these communities. During our first semester back on campus, we colonized with the largest founding father class in the past 20 years of ZBT history. Additionally, in accordance with our national organization’s policies, we are one of the only fraternities at Vanderbilt to have a no pledging policy. This ensures that everyone who is initiated into ZBT is treated as a full member of the fraternity. They are initi-ated 72 hours after receiving a bid at the latest and treated as an equal brother immediately. As the country’s first Jewish fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau continues to build off of its rich history and proudly welcomes all men of good character.

SIGMA NU

ΣΝ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1868 Virginia Military Institute

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1886

PHILANTHROPY: St. Jude Children’s Hospital Wounded Warrior Project

COLORS: Black and Gold

SYMBOLS: Bible, Sword, Rock, and Rose

DUES: New Members $700 Active Members $1,000

CHAPTER AWARD: Greek Man of the Year, Tyler Stanley

CONNECT Facebook: Vanderbilt Sigma Nu Twitter: @vusigmanu Web: vanderbiltsigmanu.com

For additional information, please contact Caleb Piltch-Loeb at jonathon.c. piltch-loeb@vanderbilt.edu.

ZETA BETA TAU

ΖΒΤ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1898 City College of New York

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1918

PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Miracle Network

COLORS: Medium Blue and Gold

SYMBOLS: Skull and Crossbones

DUES: New and Active Members $900

CONNECT Facebook: ZBTVanderbilt Web: my.vanderbilt.edu/ZetaBetaTau

For additional information, please contact Zach Kleiner at zachary.m.kleiner@vanderbilt.edu.

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The Vanderbilt chapter of Alpha Chi Omega just celebrated 32 years on campus. Through their shared values of leadership, service, and academic excellence, Alpha Chi Omegas form a strong sis-terhood. From the soccer field to the theater, Alpha Chis can be found everywhere on campus. The chapter is home to VUceptors, Alternative Spring Break site leaders, varsity athletes, members of VSG, and sisters involved in over 50 other campus organizations. Through our annual events, Alpha Chi Unplugged and Volley Against Violence, we have raised thousands of dollars in support of Alpha Chi Omega’s national philanthropy, domestic violence awareness. As a chapter, our local efforts benefit the YWCA and The Mary Parrish Center, assisting victims of domestic violence get back on their feet. Members of Alpha Chi value sisterhood and social life, and we love to attend theme parties, formals, and sporting events together. Whether studying together at the house, exploring the Nash-ville area, or eating dinner together at chapter, Alpha Chi Omegas love to support each other and have fun while living up to their motto, “Together let us seek the heights.” In 2012, our chapter was awarded the National Council Trophy, the highest honor given by Alpha Chi Omega in recognition of the best chapter in the country. In striving to be the best, nationally and on Vanderbilt’s campus, Alpha Chi Omega is committed to cultivating Real. Strong. Women.

First. Finest. Forever. Alpha Delta Pi was the first secret society established for women. ADPi sisters are everywhere on Vanderbilt’s campus, holding leadership positions in a wide variety of clubs and activities such as VUcept, Relay for Life, Dance Marathon, Tour Guides, Vanderbilt Dance Team, Pencil Projects, Momentum, and Alternative Spring Break. We pride ourselves on our national philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House, which houses families of young patients at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Our sisters venture to the Ronald McDonald House at least twice a month to cook lunch or dinner, in addi-tion to hosting special events such as movie nights for the kids. While there, we have the widely cherished opportunity to interact with the families and children who benefit from the RMH. Our sisters also host an annual Lion’s Share Challenge Tug-of-War competition and fall benefit, ADPi Carnival, that raise money for the RMH. On top of that, our sisters organize an annual event called ADProm Queen where we collect donated prom dresses and deliver them to girls at a local high school who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford a dress. Our sisters are delighted to provide the magical prom experience that every girl deserves to have. Besides being involved on campus and with our philanthropy, ADPi sisters love to have fun together! One of our favorite national ADPi traditions is the Mallard Ball, where our sisters and their dates dress up either in camouflage or as ducks and enjoy a night of live music and s’mores around the campfire. ADPi sisters simply love to hang out with each other whether it’s going to Sky High, grabbing ice cream at Jeni’s, or watching a movie at the house. Our sisters are committed to serving the community, having fun, and most importantly living out our open motto, “We Live For Each Other.” Our incredible sisterhood leaves no doubt as to why we were awarded Vanderbilt’s 2014 Chapter of the Year.

ALPHA CHI OMEGA

AΧΩ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1885 DePauw University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1982

PHILANTHROPY: Domestic Violence Awareness YWCA Mary Parrish Center

COLORS: Scarlet and Olive

SYMBOLS: Lyres and Pearls

DUES: New Members $1,352 Active Members $892

CHAPTER AWARD: New Member of the Year, Sherry Chen

CONNECT Facebook: Vanderbilt Alpha Chi Omega Instagram: @vandyalphachi Twitter: @vandyalphachi Web: vandyaxo.com

ALPHA DELTA PI

AΔΠ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1851 Wesleyan College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1978

PHILANTHROPY: Ronald McDonald House

COLORS: Azure Blue and White

SYMBOLS: Lion and Diamond

DUES: New Members $1,091 Active Members $828

CHAPTER AWARDS: Chapter of the Year Outstanding Community Service

CONNECT Facebook: Vanderbilt Alpha Delta Pi Instagram: @vandyadpi Twitter: @VandyADPi Web: studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/alphadeltapi

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The Elegant Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was chartered by a group of 13 sophisticated young women from Vanderbilt University and George Peabody College for Teachers. The establishment of our chapter by these dynamic women made Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. the first black Greek letter sorority at Vanderbilt University. For 41 years, Eta Beta has continued to strive to bring Alpha Kappa Alpha’s purpose of sisterhood, scholarship, and supreme service to all man-kind to fruition.

For three consecutive years, Eta Beta has earned the award for Exemplary Undergraduate Chapter in the Southeastern Region for our innovative and informative programming on campus. Annually the chapter hosts several signature events including our Chicken and Waffles Midnight Breakfast, PINK OUT Breast Cancer Awareness Philanthropy, AKAerobics, AKApollo Talent Show, AKAnomics, as well as our Jade Awards Superlative Banquet.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.

AΚΑ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1908 Howard University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1972

PHILANTHROPY: Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement, Inc.

COLORS: Salmon Pink and Apple Green

SYMBOL: Ivy Leaf

DUES: New Member $2,000 Active Member $350

CHAPTER AWARD: Most Improved Chapter

CONNECT Instagram: @Vandy_AKAs Twitter: @Vandy_AKAs Web: etabeta1908.com

For additional information, please contact Khalila Blake at khalila.o.blake@vanderbilt.edu.

WHAT DOES BEING GREEK MEAN TO YOU? To me, being Greek means being a part of something bigger than myself. Greek life is more than a con-glomeration of letters floating around sweatshirts and tote bags on campus. Being Greek is encouraging others and building relationships with people who have each other’s best interests in mind. It’s having a common bond with countless other men and women, a support system you can always rely on, and an extension of the values and traditions we hold near and dear to our hearts as individuals and as Vanderbilt students. I am not confined or limited by being Greek, but encouraged to pursue my goals and challenged to be a better person every day. Most of all, I find an immense sense of reciprocation in the Greek experience in that you get out of it what you put into it. Being Greek does not define me, but it has enhanced my Vanderbilt experience in immeasurable ways. I have grown so much not only as an individual but as someone who wants to build relationships with others and contribute to a greater community. I do not intend to walk away from my Greek experience once I graduate from Vanderbilt in 2015. I will always carry the values, benefits, and lessons from being Greek with me into my future as well.

GREEK WORDS OF WISDOM: Put yourself out there! Take a risk, open up, and be yourself. I have gone so far out of my comfort zone at Vanderbilt, and even though I’ve experienced just as much setbacks as I have successes, I would never trade my experiences here for anything. Try something new, get to know the people around you, and realize that every single person you pass on the sidewalk has his or her own hopes and dreams just like you. Encourage strangers just as much as your best friends, and don’t forget to smile and have fun along the way.

GREEK SPOTLIGHTName: HANNAH GACKE

Classification: SENIOR

Major: PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES

Organization: ZETA TAU ALPHA

Council Affiliation: PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

Alternative Spring Break Site Leader

Dance Marathon Team Leader

Vanderbilt Student Government (Ac-Fee Co-chair, Angel Tree Committee; Past Member of CommonDores Programming Council; Vice Presidential Candidate, 2014)

Intern, Nashville Mayor’s Office

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Alpha Omicron Pi constantly strives to exceed the expectation. We positively contribute to the Greek community and the Vanderbilt campus while having a blast with our sisters. Over the past year, the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi have had a fantastic time participating in in sisterhood events, like our annual sisterhood retreat, movie nights, study breaks, and an entire sisterhood weekend that included chapter dinners at Loveless Cafe, a trip to Climb Nashville, and a game night at at Dave and Buster’s. AOIIs also enjoy supporting our national philanthropy, the Arthritis Foundation, with our Rock On Omicron benefit concert and Strike Out Arthritis events. Over the past year, we are proud to have raised over $20,000 for arthritis research! We engage with other student groups through chapter-sponsored events and through our sisters’ individual involvement in other on-campus organizations. In the past year, 98% of our members were involved in a campus organization other than Alpha Omicron Pi, and 75% of those women were leaders in those organizations. We are proud to claim the president of Students Consulting Nonprofit Organizations, a member of VUcept board, multiple VUceptors, ten ASB site leaders, the vice president of Hillel, a member of the Panhellenic Executive Board, and the president of PCC LEAPS as sisters of our own. The sisters of AOII are active, visible, and engaged on Vanderbilt’s campus, and our letters are always all around.

ALPHA OMICRON PI

AΟΠ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1897 Barnard College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1917

PHILANTHROPY: Arthritis Foundation Book ‘em

COLOR: Cardinal Red

SYMBOLS: Jacqueminot Rose and Sheaf of Wheat

DUES: New Members $1,135 Active Members $750

CHAPTER AWARD: Outstanding Tri-Council Circle

CONNECT Facebook: Alpha Omicron Pi: Vanderbilt Instagram: @VandyAOII Tumblr: vandyaoii.tumblr.com Twitter: @VandyAOII Web: vualphaomicronpi.com

WHAT DOES BEING GREEK MEAN TO YOU? Being Greek is standing for everything my founders envisioned when they created my sorority in 1920. Being the best student I can be in the classroom, excelling in service by giving my time to others, being a great sister to not only my chapter but other sorors I come in contact with, and last but not least—finer womanhood. Being a lady and holding myself with class and dignity is extremely important. I want to set an example for my classmates that you can be Greek and be heavily involved yet still be successful as a Vanderbilt student!

GREEK WORDS OF WISDOM: Don’t rush the process; take your time to learn about Greek life. Do your research to learn about ALL of the fraternities and sororities; then make an EDUCATED decision. Do not join a sorority or fraternity to gain letters. If you do decide to join, think about how you can give of yourself (your talents, your time, your gifts) to not only better your chapter but the Vanderbilt/greater Nashville community. That’s the reason I chose Zeta. Through Zeta, I could really hone my gifts and be an incredible woman that makes a difference!

GREEK SPOTLIGHTName: NICOLE FIELDS

Classification: SENIOR

Major: PSYCHOLOGY

Organization: ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.

Council Affiliation: NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

NPHC Executive Board

Research Assistant

Front Desk Worker, Vanderbilt School of Nursing

Vanderbilt Voices of Praise

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The Sigma Epsilon Chapter of Chi Omega is proud to be a part of the Greek community on Vander-bilt’s campus. Our sisters are dynamic; from dancers to athletes, from service leaders and student workers to RUF and Hillel members, we all share a love for Chi Omega. Our diverse campus involve-ment is an aspect of our chapter that we pride ourselves on and is a trait we think makes our sisterhood stand out. Not only are the sisters of Chi O involved in over 75 organizations, but they also serve on the board of over half of those. It is a privilege to call the Vanderbilt Performing Arts Council president, the Vanderbilt Programming Board president, the Blood Water Mission president, and the Habitat for Humanity board president, to name just a few, Chi Omegas. Each year, Chi Omega holds an annual Chi O Fashion Show benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foun-dation of Middle Tennessee. This past year, our chapter rallied behind this cause and exceeded our goal, granting over ten wishes (a grand total of $76,282). Our chapter loves this event, because we are able to see the impact we make in the smiles of the Wish Children, the tears of their fam-ilies, and the ability to spread what a worthwhile cause Make-A-Wish is to the greater Vanderbilt community. The sisters of Chi Omega also take pride in their studies and academics here at Vander-bilt. For the past two consecu-tive semesters, Chi Omega has had the highest GPA among all Panhellenic chapters.

CHI OMEGA

ΧΩ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1895 University of Arkansas

VANDERBILT FOUNDING:1954

PHILANTHROPY: Make-a-Wish Foundation

COLORS: Cardinal and Straw

SYMBOLS: Owl, Skull and Crossbones

DUES: New Members (spring only) $1,364 Active Members (fall) $786 Junior/Senior Active Members (spring) $559 Sophomore Active Members (spring) $586

ΔΔΔSince its founding at Vanderbilt, Delta Delta Delta has been extremely involved all over campus. Sisters are involved in and lead a variety of groups on campus, including Fashion for a Cause, Manna, Dance Marathon, and many more! Members also focus on promoting sisterhood through events at the house or else-where, such as kickboxing, movie nights, and feasting on delicious teacakes! This past year Tri Delta hosted their annual Ranch Party, a Black and White Formal, Tri The Rhyme date party, and the Stars and Crescent Ball. The sisters of Delta Delta Delta also greatly value philanthropy and giving back to the community. This year has been one for the books! The chapter continues to be one of the top fundraising chapters for their national philanthropy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and this year Tri Delta nationally was able to reach their “5 Million in 5” goal in just 3.5 years. The chapter was proud to contribute to this national goal, espe-cially thanks to our yearly philanthropy event, Frats at Bat. The chapter also added a new event called St. Jude Week. This event educated others around Vanderbilt’s campus about St. Jude, and the chapter held two fundraisers with local stores and restaurants. Tri Delta also hosts their annual “Delta Underground” dance show to help raise money locally for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Between fundraising, hanging out with sisters, and being leaders on campus, Tri Delta has also found the time to participate wholeheartedly in campus events such as Derby Days, and we were recognized as being the “Most Improved Chapter at Vanderbilt.” Whether together or apart, the sisters of Tri Delta truly live out their motto to “steadfastly love one another.”

DELTA DELTA DELTA NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1888

Boston University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1911

PHILANTHROPY: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

COLORS: Silver, Gold, and Blue

SYMBOLS: Pearl, Pine, Pansy, Dolphin, Trident, Star, and Crescent

DUES: New Members $1,499 Active Members $850

CHAPTER AWARDS: Best Educational Program Most Improved Chapter

CONNECT Facebook: Vandy Tridelta Instagram: @VandyTriDelt Twitter: @VandyTriDelt Web: vandytridelta.com

CHAPTER AWARDS: Outstanding Philanthropy Project Outstanding Intellectual Development Outstanding Campus Involvement #1 GPA in Panhellenic Award of Excellence from Chi Omega Executive Headquarters

CONNECT Facebook: VanderbiltChiO Instagram: @vandy_xo Twitter: @VanderbiltChiO Web: chaptersites.chiomega.com/default.aspx?site=128

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The Mu Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has continued to strive towards the stan-dards and vision of our 22 illustrious founders and 10 dynamic charter members through program-ming and service for the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities. Though small in number, Mu Rho is mighty in spirit and dedicated to accomplishment and serving others. In recent years, the chapter has won several awards from the Office of Greek Life and Delta Sigma Theta’s Southern Region recognizing our efforts in programming, philanthropy, service, and academ-ics. We endeavor to maintain an impeccable GPA for the future academic and professional successes of our individual members and ensure that all are taking advantage of opportunities we’re privileged to have through education. Mu Rho is a chapter of intimate and strong sisterly bonds, and a legacy of excellence that we hope is carried on into the future.

Kappa Alpha Theta just celebrated its 110th year on the Vanderbilt campus, and our rich history and strong bonds of sisterhood have made us an enduring member of the Greek community. Throughout the years, Theta has been involved in a number of service activities on and around the Vanderbilt campus. For the past seven years, Theta has co-hosted Kickoff Cookoff, a tailgate- style event, benefitting the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children in Nashville. Through Theta’s fundraising efforts, totaling over $100,000, Fannie Battle has successfully moved into a brand new facility where Thetas volunteer each week. This past October, Theta also celebrated our thirty- sixth annual Theta Barbecue, where the sophomore class performed their legendary “Stomp.” The event raised money for Kappa Alpha Theta’s national philanthropy CASA, (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Theta also participates in numerous local philanthropy events, including “Light the Night,” a beautiful walk for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in downtown Nashville. Thetas have also continued to always have a good time together. This year, Theta celebrated our sisterhood with themed parties, such as “My Tie” and “Throwback Thursday,” as well as annual semi-formals. Finally, Thetas enjoyed supporting our ‘Dores in varsity sports, fiercely competingin intramural sports, hanging out at our monthly Theta Catered Lunch, and working hard to maintain our impressive GPAs!

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

ΔΣΘ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1913 Howard University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1975

PHILANTHROPY: American Heart Association Susan G. Komen for the Cure World Relief Nashville

COLORS: Crimson and Cream

SYMBOL: Torch of Wisdom

DUES: New Members $950 Active Members $250

CHAPTER AWARDS: Chapter of the Year Outstanding Philanthropy Project

CONNECT Facebook: MuRhoDeltas Instagram: @MuRhoDeltas Twitter: @MuRhoDivas Web: mpdst75.wix.com/mu-rho-dst

For additional information, please contact Jordaan McGill at jordaan.t.mcgill@Vanderbilt.edu.

KAPPA ALPHA THETA

KΑΘ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1870 DePauw University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1904

PHILANTHROPY: Court Appointed Special Advocates Fanny Battle Day Home for Children

COLORS: Black and Gold

SYMBOLS: Kite, Twin Stars, and Black-and-Gold Pansy

DUES: New Members $1,205 Active Members $780

CHAPTER AWARD: Outstanding Faculty Relations Program

CONNECT Facebook: VandyTheta Instagram: @VandyTheta Twitter: @VandyTheta Web: alphaeta.kappaalphatheta.org

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Since Kappa Delta’s estab-lishment on Vanderbilt’s campus, the sisters of our chapter have passionately upheld KD’s open motto: “Let us strive for that which is honorable, beautiful, and highest.” The women that are recruited to our chapter are not only passionate students and dedicated leaders, but also powerful forces on cam-pus as friends, classmates, and women you can rely on. Kappa Delta is home to girls from all over the country who take pride in our strong sisterhood, scholastic achievement, philanthropic events, and social involvement. Kappa Deltas are involved in a variety of student organizations, including Dance Marathon, Vanderbilt Student Government, Manna Project International, VUcept, Momentum Dance Company, Vanderbilt Tour Guides, and so many more. In addition to those activities, KDs are extremely active with our four national philanthropies, especially the Girl Scouts of America and Prevent Child Abuse America. Each year, Kappa Delta hosts two events that benefit Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee—KD Kosmo, a fashion show in the fall, and KD Shamrock, a dodge ball tournament in the spring. This spring, we raised over $16,800 for PCAT! The sisters of Kappa Delta know that membership in KD means more than just an amazing four years on campus—our sisterhood is for a lifetime. Whether we’re studying together for a class, having a great time at formal, or just hanging out at the house, we know the friendships formed through KD will last forever.

KAPPA DELTA

ΚΔ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1897 State Female Normal School (now Longwood University)

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1949

PHILANTHROPY: Prevent Child Abuse America Girl Scouts of the USA Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia Orthopaedic Research Awards

COLORS: Olive Green and Pearl White

SYMBOLS: Dagger, Nautilus Shell, Katydid, Teddy Bear, and White Rose

DUES: New Members $1,300 Active Members $920

CONNECT Facebook: vandykd Instagram: @VandyKappaDelta Twitter: @VandyKappaDelta Web: vanderbilt.kappadelta.org

WHAT DOES BEING GREEK MEAN TO YOU? Before my sophomore year, had you asked me what it meant to be Greek, I likely would have paused, donned a face of con-templation, and shrugged both in ignorance and indifference. My idea of being Greek was based simply on what I could see: stepping, strolling, formals, parties, secret calls, and hand signs. What I’d missed entirely was the point written right there in the name. A sorority isn’t simply a selective club; it’s a sisterhood. Joining one means being introduced and accepted into a family, a network, and a support system. It means catch-ing a glimpse of someone donning familiar colors or letters, and knowing before you even speak that you have something in common. It means needing a place to stay halfway across the country and having women you’ve never even gotten the chance to meet willingly open their homes to you. The singularity of being Greek lies not necessarily in the college experience, but rather in knowing that resting in the heart of three letters is the privilege to be the proponent of a small group’s vision to create a bond between its members that lasts for life.

GREEK WORDS OF WISDOM: Every person you see ornamented with Greek letters was, at one point or another, new to Greek life. Being intimidated by the terminology or perplexed by the process is a common feeling. Instead of allowing this to impede your experience, permit yourself to explore the joys of this intrigue. Let impartial acquisition shape your impression as you decide whether or not a fraternity or sorority is something you’d like to be a part of and, more importantly, contribute to.

GREEK SPOTLIGHTName: ATTIYYA NAILAH HOUSTON

Classification: JUNIOR

Major: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Organization: LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC.

Council Affiliation: PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

President, Vanderbilt Juggling and Physical Arts Club

Public Relations Chair, National Society of Black Engineers

Recruitment and Retention Chair, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

Student Researcher, Systems Biology and Bioengineering Undergraduate Research Experience

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With 134 collegiate chapters and 300 alumnae associations, Kappa Kappa Gamma’s membership includes thousands of women, all of whom embrace Kappa’s values of goodness, truth, and beauty. Founded at Monmouth College in 1870, Kappa has expanded to be one of the largest women’s fra-ternities in the country and includes an impressive alumnae network of notable women including actress Ashley Judd and designer Kate Spade. At Vanderbilt, Kappa Kappa Gamma is the home away from home for members from over twenty states and four countries, all bonded together in friendship, leadership, and scholarship. Kappa also demonstrates a strong commitment to philanthropy and awareness of the needs of others through our weekly trips to local elementary schools in the Nashville community, our Sports 4 All Field Day, and our annual philanthropy event, Kappa Kappa Gala. One of Kappa’s main cornerstones is our belief in philanthropy, demonstrated by our Philanthropy 1-2-3 program. Philanthropy 1 supports our national Kappa Kappa Gamma foundation, Philanthropy 2 focuses on our Nashville community, and Philanthropy 3 supports Kappa’s national Philanthropy, Reading Is Fundamental. Kappas participate in numerous events throughout the year that support each pillar of our philanthropy program and help to increase our presence throughout the Nashville community. On campus, our members are diverse in interest and ability and are represented across campus in an array of organizations including Vanderbilt Student Government, VUcept, varsity lacrosse, varsity track and field, Relay for Life, Manna Project International, and many more. The members’ commitment to sisterhood and campus involvement is lived out through several events during the year that include group exercise classes, working with our respective philanthropies, and faculty relations programming. Membership in Kappa Kappa Gamma lasts much longer than just one’s collegiate years and remains an integral part of each Kappa woman for a lifetime.

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA

KKΓ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1870 Monmouth College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1973

PHILANTHROPY: Reading Is Fundamental Sports 4 All Foundation

COLORS: Light and Dark Blue

SYMBOLS: Fleur-de-lis, Golden Key, and Owl

DUES: New Members $1,107 Active Members $610

CHAPTER AWARDS: Outstanding Alumnae Relations Outstanding Faculty Relations Program

CONNECT Facebook: Vanderbilt Kappa Kappa Gamma Twitter: @VandyKappa Web: chapters.kappakappagamma.org/epsilonnu

WHAT DOES BEING GREEK MEAN TO YOU? Being Greek to me means seeing my sisters and friends in the community do great things-—things they never would have known were possible before they joined the Greek community! My sisters come into their own in leadership, serving our chapter excellently in social, service, and sisterhood events, always exceeding my expectations. In my tri-council, I have gotten to know fraternity men that I would not have spent so much time with otherwise. This year, we stepped with them in their annual step show (a feat within itself ) and were able to show Vanderbilt what Greek unity is all about. But even more so, it is truly awesome what we are able to accomplish as a community. We are able to raise thousands of dollars for various philanthropies, offer avenues for campus groups and even the larger Nashville community to con-nect, and provide a place for people of all different backgrounds to find a home. Being Greek has helped me accomplish things I never thought were possible and see others do amazing things. I have learned so much from everyone, and I am amazed to be in a group and greater community that achieves so much more together then we ever could apart.

GREEK WORDS OF WISDOM: For those looking to join, the most important thing is that you are looking for a place where you can be the best version of your-self! There will be sisters and a greater national organization that will be there for you for the rest of college, even life if you desire, to help you accomplish that task. To find that, you have to realize the letters themselves do not matter, but the peo-ple who wear them do, and the people are who you should be focused on when looking to join. Once you do find that place, don’t worry if you don’t immediately feel an earth-shattering connection with every single one of you sisters, those come with time! Stick it out, and you’ll begin to understand the hype!

GREEK SPOTLIGHTName: RACHEL GERALD

Classification: JUNIOR

Major(s): ENGLISH AND PSYCHOLOGY

Organization: ALPHA OMICRON PI

Council Affiliation: PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

Spirit of Gold Marching Band Color Guard

Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority

Vanderbilt Marching Invitational Executive Board

Alternative Spring Break

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Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. was founded in order to provide a support sys-tem for the growing number of Hispanic students on col-lege campuses. Our founding mothers made tremendous strides in scholarly excellence, cultural and political aware-ness, and community activism, providing an array of resources unprecedented for minority students. In keeping with the motto “Latin by tradition, not by definition,” LTA is a nonexclusionary organization and welcomes women of all races, ethnicities, religions, and sexual orientations. Today, LTA represents sisters of more than120 different nationalities. To this day, the Intelligent and Eloquent Gamma Beta Chapter continues to advance LTA’s ideals by highlighting diversity on campus, working toward the empowerment of women, organizing a variety of campus events, encouraging academic success, and, above all, providing a strong sister-hood enriched by sisters of all backgrounds, each bound by the principles of unity, love, and respect. LTA’s Gamma Beta chapter seeks to uphold our principles by serving others through volunteerism, educational programming, and social activism. The women of Lambda Theta Alpha strive to make a difference whether it is in large increments or small ones; their efforts never cease. As an associate member of the Vanderbilt Panhellenic Council, LTA recruits their members outside of the formal recruitment process. We host informational socials for women to learn more about our organization.

LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC.

ΛΘA

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1975 Kean University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 2001

PHILANTHROPY: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Thistle Farms

COLORS: Burgundy and Grey

SYMBOLS: La Perla, La Concha, La Palma, and Lady on the Moon

CONNECT Facebook: Lambda Theta Alpha Gamma Beta Chapter Web: ltaeffusive.wix.com/vandylta

For additional information, please contact Vanessa Fuentes at vanessa.g.fuentes@vanderbilt.edu.

ΠΒΦSince the founding of Pi Beta Phi at Vanderbilt, our sisters have been extremely involved all over campus. Pi Phis lead and participate in organizations like VUcept, VSG, Vandy athletics, Tongue N’ Cheek, and AKPsi, just to name a few! Our members love coming together for sisterhood events throughout the semester such as trips to TITLE Kickboxing, tie-dying shirts outside in our huge backyard, and hosting the much loved Pi Burger Phry. We also love celebrating with our sisters at date parties throughout the semester such as our formal Beaux and Arrows and G.I. Pi Phi. Pi Phis also take great pride in our core values of philanthropic service to others. We support literacy through our national initiative, Lead. Read. Achieve. In addition, over half of our members are involved in The Afterschool Program, which was founded by one of our very own sisters. Our sisters love tutoring kids in reading every week, and we have the kids over to the house for a play day every semester. This year our chapter was one of three in the nation to receive a grant from The Pi Beta Phi Foundation to donate 20,000 books to schools in the Nashville area. We also love supporting the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, which as a result of our donations was able to build the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Wing to help those suffering from auditory and speech-lan-guage complications. We are proud to have some of the most genuine and personable girls on campus who share

the values of lifelong commitment and sisterhood. As a chapter we are extremely close and relay on the support and love of our sisters to make Vanderbilt the amazing experience that it is! We are so excited to welcome new members to our wonderful chapter and show them the true meaning of sisterhood!

PI BETA PHI NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1867

Monmouth College

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 1940

PHILANTHROPY: First Book Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

COLORS: Wine and Silver Blue

SYMBOLS: Golden Arrow and Wine Carnation

DUES: New Members $1,157 Active Members (fall) $942 Active Members (spring) $882

CONNECT Instagram: @TnbetaPiPhi Twitter: @TnbetaPiPhi Web: pibetaphi.org/pibetaphi/vanderbilt

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Seven schoolteachers, known to their members as their Seven Pearls, founded Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on the basis of three principles: sisterhood, scholarship, and service. These principles are still thriving within the sorority today and continue to be the motivational forces behind the work we do as we uphold our motto, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development, and education of youth are the hallmarks of our organization’s programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society, educationally, civically, and economically. Six women of immeasurable courage chartered the Oh So Sassy, Sophisticated Sigma Delta chap-ter at Vanderbilt. In less than four years of existence, the Sigma Delta chapter succeeded in being recognized as Chapter of the Year by Southeast Region during the 2011conference. We have also been recognized regionally for our innovative and thoughtful programming.

Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mech-anism of empowerment to all women. Through a network of close to 3,000 multicultural sisters from collegiate chapters and alumnae associations located across the United States, we promote academic excellence and higher education for all women via a dedication and incorporation of the sorority principles—academics, community service, cultural awareness, morals and ethics, and social interaction—in our daily lives. The Gamma Delta Chapter at Vanderbilt University truly exemplifies all sorority principles through our effective programming. Over the past year, we held a series focused on providing the campus tools to achieve academic, networking, and social successes. We also focused on bridging the gap between different Vanderbilt communities by hosting a program called “Cul-tural Connections” in which people from various cultural backgrounds joined together to have an in-depth discussion about diversity and strategize ways to connect people across campus. Additionally, we hosted “Unveiling the Hijab,” an event that allowed students to learn about what wearing the headscarf means to different people. We also showed attendees how to put on the headscarf themselves and the different styles that are available. In addition to educational events, we host game nights, cookouts, coming out shows, and we even hosted a successful masquer-ade ball for our last Founder’s Day celebration. Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. is comprised of women of all shapes, colors, sizes, and ethnicities. We are truly a sisterhood that embraces all sisters, and we each grow as individuals through our love for each other. If you would like to be a part of a network of DistinGuisheD women, we encourage you to contact us. “Culture is Pride, Pride is Success”

SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.

ΣΓΡ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1922 Butler University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 2009

PHILANTHROPY: National Education Fund Project Reassurance Africare

COLORS: Royal Blue and Gold

SYMBOL: Yellow Tea Rose

DUES: $750–$1,500

CONNECT Facebook: Vandy Sigma Gamma Rho Twitter: @VandySGRho Web: wix.com/sigmadeltasgrho/1922

SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA NATIONAL SORORITY, INC.

ΣΛΓ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1990 University of Iowa

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 2009

PHILANTHROPY: Breast Cancer Awareness

COLORS: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple

SYMBOLS: Pink Rose, Purple Panther, and Amethyst

DUES: New Members $325 Active Members $275

CHAPTER AWARD: Outstanding Collaborative Program

CONNECT Facebook: Vandy Gammas Twitter: @VandyGammas

For additional information, please contact Shundra Crumpton at shundra.n.crumpton@vanderbilt.edu.

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SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA NATIONAL SORORITY, INC.

Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. was founded on the belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations—to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. Zeta Phi Beta began as an idea conceived by five ladies, also known as our Five Pearls, who dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Founder Viola Tyler was often quoted as saying, “[In the ideal collegiate situa-tion], there is a Zeta in a girl regardless of race, creed, or color, who has high standards and principles, a good scholarly average, and an active interest in all things that she undertakes to accomplish.” We also share an unbreakable bond with our brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as we are the ONLY constitutionally bound fraternity and sorority in the NPHC. The signature programs of the Omnipotent Omega Pi Chapter include the Blue and White Formal, Blue and White Fish Fry, Zeta Slow Grind, Blueberry Waffles Study Break, Zeta Stroll Awards, Finer Womanhood Week, among other events. The Omega Pi chapter is committed to designing and imple-menting creative and innovative programming for Vanderbilt’s campus, servicing the greater Nashville community, and upholding the standards and principles of our founders and charter members.

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.

ΖΦΒ

NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1920 Howard University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 2000

PHILANTHROPY: March of Dimes

COLORS: Royal Blue and Pure White

SYMBOLS: White Dove

DUES: Vary by semester

CHAPTER AWARDS: Outstanding Alumnae Relations Outstanding Community Service Program Outstanding Educational Program

CONNECT Anchor Link: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Facebook: omegapizphib Instagram: @OmegaPiZetas Tumblr: omegapizetas.tumblr.com Twitter: @OmegaPiZetas Web: omegapizphib.wix.com/vandyzetas

ΖΤΑSince Zeta Tau Alpha was voted the best sorority in the nation by Newsweek, Vanderbilt Zeta has always strived for the best! The sisters of Lambda Iota Chapter here at Vanderbilt have worked hard to make an impact in the Vanderbilt and Nashville communities since our founding. The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is committed to the philanthropy of breast cancer education and awareness, which has allowed us to partner with major corporations such as the NFL, Susan G. Komen, and Yoplait. We support the cause through our fall RaiZing Hope benefit, our spring Think Pink 5K, at Pink Out Vanderbilt athletic events as well as Tennessee Titans’ football games, and by volunteering at the Survivor’s Tent in the Nashville Race for the Cure. Apart from our national philanthropy, individual members of Zeta Tau Alpha have volunteered locally and logged thousands of service hours last year. Our members have also impacted the Vanderbilt community by being involved in, and holding leadership positions for, many on- campus activities, such as cheerleading, VUcept, tour guides, Alternative Spring Break, Relay for Life, and more. The women of Zeta Tau Alpha are a genuine group who pride themselves on their strong sister-hood. To keep the sisterhood alive, members enjoy dinners, study breaks, movie nights, Laser tag, an annual sisterhood retreat, and more. We also extend our sisterhood by having social events such as our White Violet Formal and other themed date parties. As members of Zeta Tau Alpha, we rely on each other during our time at Vanderbilt University, but the impact of our member-ship in such a rewarding sorority lasts far beyond our college years. We are so excited to welcome new members into the Zeta Tau Alpha sisterhood and to make more friendships that will last a lifetime!

ZETA TAU ALPHA NATIONAL FOUNDING: 1898

Longwood University

VANDERBILT FOUNDING: 2012

PHILANTHROPY: Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

COLORS: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray

SYMBOLS: Five-pointed Crown and Strawberry

DUES: New Members $1,030 Active Members $610

CHAPTER AWARD: Greek Woman of the Year, Dorothy Buckner

CONNECT: Instagram: @vandyzeta Twitter: @VandyZTA Email: vandyzta.president@gmail.com

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