Welcome Back Block Party
Thursday, September 2, 2021
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students
Come hangout with the members of the fraternity & sorority life community. We will have free food, inflatables, yard games, a live DJ, and more...
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The State Female Normal School, now Longwood University, in Farmville, VA, was the first institution of higher learning in Virginia to admit women for collegiate study. Naturally, it attracted superior students, many of them daughters of college professors already familiar with the fraternity idea. Among the students attending in the fall term of 1901 were five women who had become very good friends. Attractive, vivacious and intelligent, they had been recruited and bid by the existing sororities. However, if they accepted these bids, it would mean that the five would not be sorority sisters. However, rather than accepting bids that would separate the group, they decided to form their own sorority and on Nov. 15, 1901, a new sorority was organized and named Alpha Sigma Alpha. As stated in the charter, "The purpose of the association shall be to cultivate friendship among its members, and in every way to create pure and elevating sentiments, to perform such deeds and to mold such opinions as will tend to elevate and ennoble womanhood in the world." The open motto of Alpha Sigma Alpha is "Aspire, Seek, Attain."
Delta Tau Delta (¤), commonly known as Delt or DTD, is a United States-based international Greek letter college fraternity. Delta Tau Delta was founded in 1858 at Bethany College, in Bethany, Virginia, (now West Virginia). Since 1858, the Fraternity has spread to nearly 200 campuses, with more than 130 active chapters and colonies comprised of roughly 10,000 students. More than 170,000 men have joined the brotherhood of Delta Tau Delta since its founding. The Iota Upsilon Chapter of Delta Tau Delta at Grand Valley State University was colonized in Winter 2011 and was officially given its charter on April 13th, 2013.
Delta Tau Delta has stood the test of time. It has survived two world wars, a Great Depression and a great recession, the boom of undergraduates brought on by the G.I. Bill, and the reduction of Fraternity membership following the Vietnam War. If you decide to join Delta Tau Delta, you can feel comfort in knowing that more than 150 years of history and tradition will be there to greet you.
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Alpha Omicron Pi is a women's Fraternity that was established January 2, 1897. The object of our Fraternity is to encourage a spirit of Fraternity and love among our members; to stand at all times for character , dignity , scholarship , and college loyalty ; to strive for and support the best interests of the colleges and universities in which chapters are installed, and in no way to disregard, injure, or sacrifice those interests for the sake of prestige or advancement of our Fraternity or any of its chapters.
One of our symbols, the sheaf of wheat, represents our genuine members; individually unique, together complete. Our flower, the Jacqueminot Rose, is thornless in nature, and like our members represents class at its best. Our color is Cardinal; and with only one color we can truly appreciate its simplicity and beauty. The members of the Lambda Eta chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi at Grand Valley State University can be described as genuine, authentic, and ambitious women with a great sense of humor.
Alpha Omicron Pi's newest tagline is "inspire ambition." The tagline speaks to our mission that Alpha Omicron Pi is filled with passionate and powerful women women who are impacting the world through a shared vision of inspiring ambition to achieve what the heart desires. Sisters who are living these values are changing the future.
Potential New Member Interest Form: CLICK HERE
IFC Winter Recruitment Registration: CLICK HERE
ATO is America's Leadership Development Fraternity founded in 1865 based on the principles of fellowship, scholarship, and character. The Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at Grand Valley State was founded in 2009 and has been able to grow immensely since then. We are frequent recipients of awards and honors based on our success in scholarship, philanthropy, brotherhood, and many more programs our chapter builds. Alpha Tau Omega, as we see it, is a means by which our brothers are able to grow and develop into outstanding servant leaders, so they may carry with them the principles we teach onward into life after college. If you are looking to build long lasting relationships and develop into the leader you know you can be, ATO is the place for you.
The Kappa Beta Chapter of Sigma Kappa National Sorority
The purpose of Sigma Kappa Sorority is to provide women lifelong opportunities and support for social, intellectual and spiritual development by bringing women together to positively impact our communities. The values of Sigma Kappa are personal growth, friendship, service and loyalty; bound by a promise. One heart, one way!
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As strong collegiate women, GVSU Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. strives to make an impact on ourselves and the community. We believe that we are more than just members, but truly sisters that have come together for an Everlasting Sisterhood. We aspire to live our daily lives through loyalty, honesty, respect, dedication, integrity, discipline, and academic excellence. By doing this, we seek to eradicate Asian stereotypes and set an example for others in our community.
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"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities." Founded on December 4, 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans. Since its inception Alpha has worked to stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status. Since 1974, the Iota Epsilon Chapter works diligently in engaging the Grand Valley and Grand Rapids community through community involvement and programming. All geared to fulfill the fraternities Aims of Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind.
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority is a dynamic sisterhood of powerful women fostering uncompromising principles, igniting positive change and embracing individuality.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a nationally recognized sorority founded on January 13, 1913. on the campus of Howard University. The Lambda Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was chartered on June 18, 1974 on the campus of Grand Valley State University as the 1st black Greek letter organization on the campus. 44 years later and we are still painting the campus RED with our programs.
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The Interfraternity Council is the governing and policy-making body of the Fraternity community at GVSU.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze3ly3L7i14
As Grand Valley's First and Only Multicultural Sorority, we are committed to providing empowerment to all women and to create cultural awareness in the Grand Valley community. Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. is the fastest growing organization in the Fraternal world! We were established at the University of Iowa on April 9th, 1990 and we were chartered here at Grand Valley State University as the Omicron Alpha chapter on February 20, 1999. We played a crucial role at Grand Valley in creating and organizing the Multicultural Greek Council, which currently holds four organizations. Our national philanthropies are Breast Cancer Awareness and the TRIO programs but we are also continuously participating in community service and giving back to the community at Grand Valley and the Grand Rapids/ Western Michigan surrounding areas. We have five principles that we strive to live by: Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals and Ethics, and Social Interaction.
The GVSU Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is currently home to five Greek Letter Organizations. They are: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (Asian Interest Sorority) Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Inc. Phi Iota Alpha Fraterniyt, Inc. (Latino-based Fraternity) Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. (Latino-based Multicultural Fraternity) Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.(Multicultural Sorority) Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority, Inc. (Latina-based 'Not Latina Exclusive' Sorority) The Multicultural Greek Council serves as the recognizing body for national and international culturally based Fraternities and Sororities from NIC, NALFO, NAPA, and NMGC. or another comparable governing board as determined by the MGC. The Council serves as the governing body of those organizations whose purpose is to promote leadership, community service, social activities, co-sponsor educational and cultural programs, and promote cultural awareness through various involvement in the Grand Valley and greater Grand Rapids communities.
We are the Sultry Xi Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at Grand Valley State University. Built on Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service, we work to support our Grand Valley and surrounding Grand Rapids comunity
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated had its humble beginnings as the vision of nine college students on the campus of Howard University in 1908. Since then, the sorority has flourished into a globally-impactful organization of nearly 300,000 college-trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership that is both domestic and international in its scope. As Alpha Kappa Alpha has grown, it has maintained its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. The Nu Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered April 19, 1980 by 12 ambitious women!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9S4Fd3AKxQ
Link for Panhellenic Executive Board applications due 10/27!!
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Pi Kappa Phi was founded on the premise of creating leadership opportunities for our members. Our founders exemplified leadership in the classroom, on the athletic field, in campus politics and within the community of Charleston. Leadership is the very root of our organization, and it is the concept of leadership that shall guide us to our future. Our Mission To create an uncommon and lifelong brotherhood that develops leaders and encourages service to others for the betterment of our communities. Our Vision A future where every Pi Kappa Phi embraces his role as a leader, puts service before self and improves the world around him. Student Creed Values: Common Loyalty, Personal Responsibility, Achievement, Accountability, Campus Involvement, Responsible Citizenship, Lifelong Commitment.
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Our basic purpose is to provide the opportunity for a Jewish man to be able to join a Jewish organization whose purpose is not specifically religious, but rather social and cultural in nature. Alpha Epsilon Pi is a Jewish fraternity, though non-discriminatory & open to all who are willing to espouse its purpose and values.
Women's organization promoting the highest type of womanhood through education, social life, and service to the community as well as promoting our philanthropic mission of building strong girls through Girls On The Run. More information at:http://etadelta.wix.com/gammaphi
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Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority is committed to developing scholars, philanthropists, leaders and sisters among our collegiate and alumnae members. The Sorority strives to have a cooperative relationship with our host colleges and universities as we educate our members on who we are as Alpha Sigma Taus. Alpha Sigma Tau promotes the ethical, cultural, and social development of its members, specifically: to develop the character of each member through a study of ethics so that she will show in all her relationships sincerity, honesty, love and understanding; to help each member enjoy the cultural advantages in life so that she will know how to select those things which are most worthwhile; and to develop in each member the social graces to the extent that she will be able to take her place in life with true dignity and poise.
Founded in 1852, Phi Mu is a womens organization which provides personal and academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence and lifelong friendships through a shared tradition. Phi Mu promotes vibrant living and encourages members to achieve their personal best.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The Founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable 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 Nu Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded April 24, 1981. After 30 years and ups and downs including 6 years of inactivity we are back and ready to make a splash on the campus.
On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997.
On February 4th, 1995, The Nassau, Bahamas Pan-Hellenic Council was officially chartered by the NPHC, becoming the first international council, outside of the United States of America to be chartered.
The stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations. Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.
1906 Cornell University, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
1908 Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
1911 Indiana University, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
1911 Howard University, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
1913 Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
1914 Howard University, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
1920 Howard University, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
1922 Butler University, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
1963 Morgan State University, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
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Delta Gamma was founded on the desire to "Do Good," in 1873. And that motto still remains today. What started with three women has grown into an international Fraternity with more than 250,000 members in 151 collegiate chapters and more than 200 alumnae groups. Delta Gamma's sisterhood continues to inspire women through the values that were built into our very first Constitution. Article II, written by our Founders in 1873, states: The objects of this Fraternity shall be to foster high ideals of friendship among women, to promote their educational and cultural interests, to create in them a true sense of social responsibility, and to develop in them the best qualities of character.
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