Alpha Tau Omega Charters at GVSU

Congratulations go out to Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, who received their national charter, and initiated 54 members into the Fraternity.

After three semesters of hard work, the GVSU colony of Alpha Tau Omega officially became the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega.

The occasion was kicked off with the initiation of new members, and culminated with a banquet hosted by the chapter. In addition to family, and friends, national officers of the Fraternity, including Wynn Smiley, CEO and members of the Board of Trustees were in attendance.

With their chartering, Grand Valley's Interfraternity Council (IFC) community now includes a total of six fraternities.

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity was founded at the Virginia Military Institute on September 11, 1865.

GVSU Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi wins Pyramid of Excellence and more awards

Epsilon Tau Chapter wins Highest Award given by National Headquarter

On Saturday, July 25,the Epsilon Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Phi was recognized with the Pyramid of Excellence Award. The award was presented at Delta Sigma Phi's 56th & Biennial National Convention. Chapter President, DJ Koessler, and Treasurer, Branden Stewart accepted the award on behalf of their brothers.

The Pyramid of Excellence Award is presented annually to undergraduate chapters who have demonstrated excellence in all areas of fraternity operations in a given academic year, and through their collective contributions to the Fraternity and their host campuses exemplify the true spirit of our founders by personifying the Fraternity's mission of building better men. The award is the highest recognition offered by the National Office.

To be eligible, chapters must be in good standing and are required to annually complete the Fraternity's Accreditation Application. Amongst the criteria evaluated are: chapter academic performance, recruitment and retention of members, campus and community involvement, alumni support and involvement, financial strength, and adherence to the official Ritual of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

This is Epsilon Tau's second Pyramid of Excellence Award. Epsilon Tau previously received the award in 2003.

Among other awards that were presented, the Chapter was also recognized for Recruitment.

Branden Stewart and DJ Koessler were also individually honored with the Order of the Sphinx Award. The Order of Sphinx Award is given biennially to those undergraduates nominated by their chapters or a national officer for outstanding contributions as an undergraduate to their campuses , chapters and the Fraternity.

GVSU Sigma Kappa Chapter wins Sigma Kappa's Most Prestigious Award

The Kappa Beta Chapter of Sigma Kappa was awarded the Three Star Standards of Excellence Award at their National Convention this Summer. The Three Star Standard of Excellence is Sigma Kappa's most prestigious collegiate award.

The Three Stars Standards of Excellence Award is presented to those chapters who meet all of the Sigma Kappa minimum standards. These standards include high performance in the areas of: membership, financial management, philanthropy, scholarship, public relations, ritual, recruitment, leadership, new member education, alumnae relations, and campus involvement.

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