What are the sororities up to?

What are Alpha Chi, Kappa Delta, and Theta Nu Up to Now?

Alpha Chi Omega is pleased to announce that Professor Cathy Bullock will be joining their chapter as an Alumni Initiate. She is the associate professor for the department of Journalism and Communications at Utah State University. She has wanted to join the Alpha Chi Omega organization for many years and this year they are making it happen! They look forward to going on this journey with her and having this fabulous addition to their alumni chapter. Alpha Chi just recently completed their large philanthropy event Lyre Fest. Throughout the week they hosted activities to raise money and supplies for Logan's local CAPSA chapter, in an effort to raise awareness and end domestic violence in our campus and community. In conjunction with LyreFest, Alpha Chi also co-hosted the Vagina Monologues, a series of stories presented by real women about their lives.  

Kappa Deltas welcomed home 10 officers who attended the Kappa Delta National Collegiate Training Academy; where 1600 KD leaders gathered in Atlanta for three days of additional leadership programming.  Pictured here are the women of USU who are with Julie Johnson, former KD National President and current NPC Delegate.  Julie will be visiting Logan in April to help celebrate the chapter's 75th Anniversary on the USU campus. Kappa Delta will be hosting a "CARE - The Power of Girls" event for the Girl Scouts of Cache Valley tomorrow. It is an initiative to engage and mobilize girls in the US around critical issues affecting girls around the world. Kappa Deltas are excited to teach the Girl Scouts about self appearance, personal hygiene and education. 

Theta Nu Xi sisters are heavily involved with different organizations on campus, mainly through the Access & Diversity center. They have members who are leaders in African Student Union, Black Student Union, Polynesian Student Union, Asian American Student Council, Latino Student Union, Multicultural Recruitment Council, and USU Student housing. They have leadership opportunities within their region and within their chapter so that every sister has a chance to be a leader. This past month the women of Theta Nu Xi along with The Center for Women and Gender, hosted an “Operation Beautiful” event. It consisted of the documentary Miss Representation by Jennifer Siebel Newsom that is a film that explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. Along with booths that promoted and gave tips about true beauty.

Inspired by: http://operationbeautiful.com/

Greeks Volunteer for Mardi Gras 2012

Greeks Volunteer for Mardi Gras 2012

On February 11, 2012, many of the Greeks at Utah State volunteered for this year's Mardi Gras festivities in the Taggart Student Center put on by ASUSU - in fact, a large portion of the volunteers were Greeks. There were many Sigma Chi pledges helping with security, Alpha Chis that assisted with decorations, Kappa Deltas running logistics, and a great representation from all the houses throughout the Ballroom, Fieldhouse and lounges.

Kellen Hansen, a Sigma Chi pledge and ASUSU Activities Director, planned the event along with Sigma Chi, Zach Larsen, the ASUSU Programming VP.

Kappa Delta, Lucy Wachtor said, "I really enjoyed volunteering, I actually enjoyed it more than going. I would do it again." It was a great opportunity for Greeks to spend time together and help volunteer for our school.

At one point during the night in the Casino, a table dealt by SigEp David Smith filled up with an unusual number of his brothers, including Zach Card. David let Zach sub in to deal just one hand, with a new, special deck. Krista Anderson, also at the table, was dealt the surprise of her life when the cards flipped up in front of her read "Will You" and "Marry Me?" Zach produced the ring, and his brothers and others around cheered as she answered yes!

ASUSU Arts & Lectures Director Marie Squyres, a Kappa Delta and the Hospitality Chair for Mardi Gras this year, said, "It was really great to go around and see so many Greeks representing our community on campus. I think people have this idea of who Greeks are before they get to know us, and so it's great when we have events like this and people get to know us in a different setting and see that we're just normal people."

The night was a huge success and everyone had a lot of fun attending and volunteering. It's great to be an Aggie, and it's great to be Greek!

2012 Greek Council

Meet your 2012 Greek Council

Left to Right: Shannon Peters (Secretary/Scholarship), Tanner Hughes (Men's Recruitment), 

Sloan Bailey (Public Relations), Jake Giles (Men's President), 

Caitlin Rasmussen (Women's President), Elizabeth Welch (Women's Recruitment), 

Jordan Garner (Judicals/Finance) and Alanna Hill (Advisor). 

What is the purpose of Greek Council?

1. Promote harmonious relations among the social fraternities and sororities of Utah State University.
2. Provide and act as the representative central government of the individual men and women’s social fraternities.
3. Provide intellectual, cultural and social growth through the implementation of related programming.
4. Standardize, monitor and regulate the recruitment and new member activities of the men and women’s social fraternities.
5. Sponsor social, educational and philanthropic events.
6. Cooperate with campus and community organizations on matters of common interest.
7. Act as the judicial body for fraternity and sorority violations and/or University regulations.
8. To facilitate and improve the communication between the Greek community and the Utah State University administration and faculty.    

Meet the Utah State University Greeks

Welcome to the Utah State University Greeks Blog!

Greek Life at Utah State University includes seven sororities and fraternities. These value-based organizations promote leadership, scholarship, friendship and service. With four fraternities and three sororities, two being culturally based Greek organizations; Greek Life provides a unique opportunity for students to be a part of USU and a life full of campus tradition.

Sororities: Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Delta

Fraternities: Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Sigma Chi

Multicultural Fraternity and Sorority: Psi Sigma Phi and Theta Nu Xi

MEET THE UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY GREEKS

Alpha Chi Omega

Open Motto: Together Let Us Seek The Heights 

  

Philanthropy: Every year, the Beta Xi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega raises a scholarship of at least $1,000.00 for a woman who is trying to re-enter school and has been a victim of domestic violence.

Be sure to check out their Dollar Days event in April to help raise money for this scholarship.

www.alphachiomega.org

Kappa Delta

Open Motto: Let Us Strive for that which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest.

Philanthropy: Kappa Delta collegians and alumnae of Utah State University serve as mentors and volunteers, for the Girl Scouts of Cache Valley. They strive to build confidence in each Girl Scout through many different events and workshops.

Each March, Kappa Deltas nationwide host “Shamrock Events” to raise money for national and local child abuse prevention efforts. The Kappa Deltas at Utah State University raise money for the local organization, Child and Family Support Center in Cache Valley.

Check out the Shamrock Event this March to help raise money for the prevention of child abuse.

www.kappadelta.org

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority

Motto: Sisters of Diversity, Together as ΘΝΞ

Philanthropy: Theta Nu Xi fundraises money for a scholarship that they reward to a deserving applicant every year to help aid her in her educational endeavors. They also volunteer and fundraise for their local philanthropy, the English Learning Center, so those in Cache Valley who don’t speak English very well or at all can obtain that skill to better obtain employment.

Be sure to attend the annual Step Show on Friday, April 6^th.

www.thetanuxi.org

Delta Sigma Phi

Motto: Building Better Men

Philanthropy: The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity supports organizations such as the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes. They are dedicated to serving Utah State University and the community in order to make the world a better place.

www.deltasig.org

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Motto: Building Balanced Men

Philanthropy: Each spring the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity host a charity event, The Balanced Man Triathlon. The triathlon is a Sprint Triathlon that features a 500 yard swim, 8 mile bike, and a 5k (3.1 mile) run.

www.sigep.org

Sigma Chi

Motto: In Hoc Signo Vinces

  

Philanthropy: The mission of Derby Days is simply to serve the community. The Huntsman Cancer Institute is Sigma Chi’s main philanthropic organization. Currently, the Sigma Chis of Utah State University host Derby Day events in the Fall, where all proceeds go to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, UT. Derby Days is the oldest week-long philanthropy on campus.

This past fall, the Jon M. Huntsman Business School along with Sigma Chi Fraternity raised over $16,000 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute.  

www.sigmachi.org

Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity

Motto: Education, Community Service and Multiculturalism

  

www.psisigmaphi.org