Don't Miss Out! Lehigh vs. Lafayette Football Tickets on Sale!

Please see the information below from Lehigh Athletics:

Student tickets are sold at lehightickets.com where there is then a student ticketing section. Students must register with their LIN in order to purchase; but, if they have purchased tickets in the past, then they just need to login with their email or LIN and then the password they created previously. 

Here is a link with all of this information laid out for further reference as well! 

https://lehighsports.com/documents/2019/9/9/2019_Student_Sale_Process.pdf

The Philadelphia Inquirer Article

Check out this article about the ever-changing culture of Greek life with a spotlight on Lehigh University. Originally posted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on October 24, 2019.

November Pregame Sessions

Feature Friday: Malini Ray Reflection on Base Camp 2019!

Base Camp offers a unique leadership experience for Lehigh University fraternity and sorority members. Participants with different experiences and backgrounds will engage in a variety of exercises and activities, called to play the role of both the teacher and the learner at different times throughout the weekend. Base Camp will be a setting to foster authentic conversations about the reality of our fraternity and sorority community, while allowing participants to develop relationships and meaningful support networks to aid them through their present and future leadership challenges.

Meet Malini Ray, Chapter President of Zeta Tau Alpha!
Malini shares a reflection on her Base Camp experience from earlier this semester...

Going into Base Camp, I wasn't sure what to expect because I wasn't close with other chapter leaders or council exec members. But what I got out of it was more than I could have asked for. The first night, I found myself confiding in other chapter presidents because I already felt like a had a support system behind me right when I met them. We talked about the challenges we face as leaders and how they intersect with our identities, which was really special to me. As a woman of color in leadership, I can often find myself doubting my abilities or letting stereotypes get to me, but talking about these struggles helped me realize that my peers understand my identity and often share similar thoughts. 

Throughout the next few days, we went through fun team-building activities where I got to know everyone, and constructive reflection activities too. We played games, collaborated on ways we can improve Greek Life, and learned more about all three Greek councils. Throughout all of the problem-solving discussions and silly moments, I realized that the Greek Community means one thing to me: support. Whether you're a member of CGC, IFC, or Panhel, I know my fellow members always have my back. I can't wait for a successful year with everyone and am so grateful to the new OFSA staff for leading us through everything while juggling their transitions at Lehigh!

Parent's Weekend Open House!

Feature Friday: Meet Devore McIntosh

Meet Devore!  He'll be advising the Cultural Greek Council so stop by and say hi!

Name: Devore McIntosh

Position: Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

Council Advising: Cultural Greek Council
Adjunct lecturer at Wilberforce University & Central State University
Created Curriculum for restructured Greek system in terms of recruitment practices. 

Hometown: Bridgeport, CT

Educational Background: 

B.A. History/Africana Studies 
M.A. Africana Studies - State University of New York at Albany 

Greek Affiliation: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated 

Professional Highlights:

Served as a graduate assistant over the Multicultural resource center 

Why did you decide to pursue a career in fraternity and sorority affairs?

The reason I decided to pursue a career in fraternity and sorority affairs is to positively impact the students. When you look at the landscape of collegiate campuses and where our leaders come from, many of our leaders come from organizations both fraternal in nature and non-fraternal. While navigating their collegiate journey apart of these organizations, they are groomed to be leaders not because they are in an organization but because they decided to take the risk of being a part of something that is bigger than themselves. With that being said, I feel a sense of duty to assist our young leaders to avoid the pitfalls that I may have experienced or I have learned to avoid. As a fraternity man, I can empathize the journey of those who are aligned with such organizations, so this is my chance to practice latter altruism for the next generation of leaders.

What do you hope to do during your time at Lehigh University?

My time at Lehigh is in its infancy; however, I hope to be able to grow tremendously as I am here. I expect growth both professionally and personally, and to embark on the path that I have envisioned for myself. Growth in these areas of my life will only lead to me becoming a better version of myself undergoing a metamorphosis that I could not have undergone if I was not at Lehigh. 

What has been your impression of the Lehigh Greek Community so far?

Thus far I am encouraged by the dynamism that I have come in contact with. They are incredibly bright, and comprehend what needs to be done to achieve continued success for Greek Life at Lehigh University. 

Pregame - Last Call!

Feature Friday: Brian Snyder, Phi Sigma Kappa

Huge thanks to this week's Feature Friday, Brian Snyder, for sharing his experiences

in the Baker Institute's Hatchery Program and in his fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa! 

There just never feels like there's enough time in the day. A marketing paper due, the next C program coming up, friends wanting to go out. I've lost count of how many times it seems physically impossible to get all of this done by the end of the day. This is how I lived most of my freshman year. With joining my house--Phi Sigma Kappa--working a part-time job, and for some reason deciding to overload on credits, time seemed to be nonexistent. My inner procrastinator definitely didn't help either. That being said, through experiences like the Hatchery Program, I learned how to cope. A ten week idea accelerator program sponsored by the Baker Institute here at Lehigh, I for some reason decided to give up my summer to stay at Lehigh and complete the Hatchery Program. Looking back, I don't regret it at all. A nine to five program, I was thrown right into the world of entrepreneurship. Consequently, I learned lot. From the instructors or the other participants, we all came from unique backgrounds and perspectives. As a result, I developed a wide array of skills, from time management, to leadership and communication. Fortunately, after the completion of the Hatchery, I took these skills with me, able to apply them to other aspects of my life. Perfect example would be my fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa. As the current secretary and social, so many things come up last minute. However, thanks to the Hatchery Program, I can effectively time manage, plan, and allocate time for certain things. Then when the unexpected does come up, I'm more flexible and more easily able to handle this. Furthermore, I can utilize these skills when it comes to planning future events as well. In fact, these skill sets can apply even outside of Greek Life. From my part time job to being an Eco-Rep on campus, there are limitless opportunities to apply what I've learned to help improve myself and my well being along with the organizations I'm involved in. There still are too few hours in the day though.

Brown & White Article

Sarah Steffens, a current sophomore and member of Alpha Omicron Pi, shares her thoughts on Greek Life at Lehigh University. Her article is linked here.

Feature Friday: Meet Andrew Dorriere!

Meet Andrew!  He'll be advising Panhellenic so stop by and say hi!

Name: Andrew Dorriere

Position: Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

Council Advising: Panhellenic Council

Chapters Advising: Alpha Epsilon Pi, Gamma Phi Beta, Lambda Theta Alpha, 

Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Theta, Phi Sigma Kappa, Pi Beta Phi, Theta Xi

Hometown: Cold Spring, Kentucky.

Educational Background: 
B.A. in History from Northern Kentucky University.
M.A. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University.

Greek Affiliation: Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp)

Professional Highlights:

I served as a practicum student at Zeta Tau Alpha my last semester of graduate school. I worked in the Office of Greek Life for two years as a Graduate Assistant at Ball State University. I completed an internship where I served as the Conference Desk Manager at Columbia University during the summer between my first and second year of graduate school. I also held several student worker positions during my time in undergrad and have also worked for Thomas More University.

Why did you decide to pursue a career in fraternity and sorority affairs?

I chose to pursue a career in Fraternity and Sorority Affairs because I absolutely loved my college experience in SigEp. I grew so much over my four years and became the leader I never thought I could be. I made some of my best friends in Greek Life that I am still incredibly close with to this day. I wanted to be able to foster and promote a positive experience for others that join fraternities and sororities while also promoting equity and inclusion. Fraternities and sororities have the power to make positive change on college campuses and want to help them achieve their goals.

What do you hope to do during your time at Lehigh University?

I hope to help the students make the change that they want to see. This is their college experience so I want to help students achieve their goals and create strong relationships with them as well. This is my first full-time job so I also hope to learn and grow alongside the students as well and take each challenge as a learning opportunity.

What has been your impression of the Lehigh Greek Community so far?

My impression is that the Lehigh Greek Community has an incredibly strong history at the university and is wanting to make positive change. They are not afraid to challenge the process and ensure that their voices are heard. It is refreshing to see students who are not afraid to speak up and advocate for themselves instead of just going with the flow. They have so many accomplishments to be proud of and I can't want to see more of them.