GREEK WEEK 2011!

It may be over four months away, but it's never too soon to get excited for GREEK WEEK 2011!

The teams and events were just announced yesterday! Please see below for additional information.

SEPTEMBER 18 - 23, 2011

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, 9/18
Evening: Opening Ceremonies & Banner Competition

Monday, 9/19
Afternoon: Kickball
Evening: Dodgeball

Tuesday, 9/20
Afternoon: Volleyball
Evening: Chariot Races

Wednesday, 9/21
Afternoon: Southside Service
Evening: Can Castle Competition & Philanthropy Donations Due

Thursday, 9/22
Afternoon: Trivia
Evening: Lip Sync

Friday, 9/23
Afternoon: Field Games - Tug of war, 3-legged race, etc!
Evening: Closing BBQ & Meet the Greeks

TEAMS

The theme for this year's Greek Week is GAME SHOWS. At the first Greek Week chair meeting on 9/2, you'll get to pick your team's game show theme!

Team 1:
Alpha Chi Omega
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Lambda Chi Alpha

Team 2:
Alpha Omicron Pi
Phi Sigma Kappa
Sigma Chi

Team 3:
Alpha Phi
Theta Xi
Phi Kappa Theta

Team 4:
Delta Gamma
Delta Phi
Delta Chi

Team 5:
Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha
Psi Upsilon

Team 6:
Kappa Alpha Theta
Delta Upsilon
Alpha Tau Omega

Team 7:
Pi Beta Phi
Phi Gamma Delta
Theta Chi

Team 8:
Zeta Tau Alpha
Chi Psi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Multicultural Greek Council

Team 9:
Alpha Gamma Delta
Chi Phi
Kappa Sigma

GREEK WEEK CHAIRS

Each chapter must select a junior or senior Greek Week chair by Thursday, 5/5. Chairs must be able to attend the Greek Week meetings at 4pm on 9/2, 9/9, & 9/16.

QUESTIONS about Greek Week? Contact:

Rachel Modica, Panhellenic Vice President of Programming, rhm212
Nick Toth, IFC Vice President, nlt212

2010/2011 Greek Awards

The following individual awards were distributed at the annual Greek Awards celebration on Tuesday, April 26th at the Candlelight Reception & Conference Center in Bethlehem.

Multicultural Greek Council

Humanitarian Award: Gregory Martin, Omega Psi Phi
Savant Award: Mario Paredes, Lambda Sigma Upsilon
Apollo Award: Mario Paredes, Lambda Sigma Upsilon

Panhellenic Council

Alumnae Advisor Award: Lauren Motch, Kappa Alpha Theta
Faculty Advisor Award: Allison Gulati, Delta Gamma
Emerging Leader Award: Laura Belair, Gamma Phi Beta
Outstanding Sorority President Award: Taylor Kite, Alpha Gamma Delta
Sorority Service Award: Sam Goldstein, Alpha Chi Omega
Panhellenic Award: Lauren Koenig, Alpha Phi
Outstanding Greek Woman Award: Chloe Mullins, Gamma Phi Beta
Mary Ann Mikitka Award: Professor Beth Gallant & Rabbi Seth Goren

Interfraternity Council

Peter Wolle Alumni Advisor Award: Hans Sitkus, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Emerging Leader Award: Josh DiDio, Lambda Chi Alpha
President of the Year Award: Adam Pittenger, Theta Chi
Interfraternal Award: Chris Cassidy, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Lifetime Achievement Award: Zac Jaindl, Alpha Tau Omega
Greek Man of the Year Award: Andrew Woodward, Phi Gamma Delta

Residential Services

House Manager of the Year - Fraternities: Chris Campisi, Lambda Chi Alpha
House Manager of the Year - Sororities: Mari Freeburg, Pi Beta Phi

Congratulations to all recipients and nominees!

IFC Fraternity Recruitment - UPDATE

DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OPEN HOUSES FOR TUESDAY, 1/18 HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED. PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED SCHEDULE BELOW. CHAPTER CHANGES HAVE BEEN STARRED *.

The Interfraternity Council's spring recruitment kicks off this week with Open Houses. The schedule is listed below. All unaffiliated male students are invited to visit the chapters, meet the brothers, and learn more about each organization. All Open Houses are held on the Hill, unless otherwise noted.

A reminder that you must have a least a 2.25 cumulative GPA (some chapters require higher) and 12 earned credits to join a fraternity.

Wednesday, January 19, 5:00-8:00 PM
Delta Upsilon *
Chi Phi
Chi Psi *
Kappa Sigma
Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji)
Phi Kappa Theta
Phi Sigma Kappa
Pi Kappa Alpha (in Ulrich Great Room)
Psi Upsilon *
Sigma Chi

Thursday, January 20, 5:00-8:00 PM
Alpha Tau Omega
Delta Chi (in Lamberton Great Room)
Delta Phi *
Delta Tau Delta *
Kappa Alpha *
Lambda Chi Alpha
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Theta Chi
Theta Xi

Questions regarding the IFC fraternity recruitment process can be directed to Jim McSweeney, IFC Recruitment Chair, at jcm311@lehigh.edu.

Questions regarding recruitment eligibility can be directly to Michelle Rebholz, Greek Life Coordintaor, at mim408@lehigh.edu.

A President's Perspective: Police Liaisons

A brief interview with Theta Chi's President, Adam Pittenger, '11, regarding his experiences with the Lehigh University Police Department Police Liaison program.

Based on your observations during your Lehigh University Police ride-along, what is the primary concern of LUPD?

I'd say the primary concern would be the safety of the students. Not once did I feel they were stopping someone just for the sole reason of "stopping them". Many times, the police were just trying to maintain things and the student dug themselves into a hole and got into trouble.

What did you learn from your Lehigh University Police ride-along experience and how will you apply it to your fraternity's risk management education and awareness initiatives?

I really try to stress cooperation within my chapter. It is simply not worth it to lie or try to deceive the police. If you are nice, courteous, and help the police out in any way that you can, they will show you the same courtesy and respect. A lot of problems could be avoided if the majority of students held this attitude.

Look for more brief interviews like this with chapter presidents and officers in the months ahead.

A Chapter's Perspective: Risk Management

An interview with Kappa Alpha Theta's President, Kelsey Duffy, and Risk Management Chair, Jessie Jacobson. The chapter won the Panhellenic Council Risk Management Award at the 2009-2010 Greek Gala.

How does Kappa Alpha Theta encourage dialogue related to risk-management within the chapter? How do you think members and the chapter have benefited from these initiatives?
At each chapter meeting, the risk manager presents a module to the chapter related to a risk management issue. Some topics include: how to recognize depression, how to wrap a sprained ankle, etc. We also implemented longer modules presented each year on FIPG policies, NPC regulations and other risk management issues. We had one module that was facilitated by our advisors, as they put together a series of real-life insurance cases that occurred to fraternities. In groups we discussed what we thought was the result. Each group presented their case to the chapter and then the advisors gave us the real results. This helped all of our members to understand that risk management is not just alcohol related, but in many different aspects of our lives. I think our members have a much better understanding of what we do to prevent risk as well as what constitutes risk. Since implementing these initiatives, we have seen a change in our members and their personal responsibilities.

We have also implemented a risk management question/suggestion box for sisters to ask any question relating to risk management while staying anonymous. We also hand out index cards with the risk management team’s phone numbers so that in the event of a risk management issue, sisters can call us to assist. The names are in the “chain of command,” so sisters know who to contact first in case of an emergency. We also have a nine-member risk management team and at the beginning of each year with new members we stand and introduce our role at a chapter meeting.

What educational programming does Kappa Alpha Theta provide on risk management and/or on the dangers of alcohol misuse to its' members that you think is unique?
New members are required to meet weekly with the VP of Education to learn about the sorority, one of the topics being Theta’s risk management policies. Kappa Alpha Theta also requires all new members to complete GreekLife Edu, which covers many Greek issues including many related to risk management. Another program Theta has launched is the Sisters Supporting Sisters program; we have joined with Talk One-to-One, which is a 24 hour hotline that is available to all members of Theta. It is geared towards depression, anxiety, stress and other issues facing many college women. It is completely anonymous and can be used if you are feeling depressed as well as by someone in search of information about how to work with and help a friend who might be having a difficult time.

What proactive steps does Kappa Alpha Theta take to reduce risk and the likelihood of a tragedy?
The risk management team meets prior to every event to address possible risk management issues specific to each event we are planning. We assign party monitors as well, as they are responsible for watching out for other sisters and assuring that everyone is safe. After each event, we meet to discuss what went well and what we should change in the future. In addition, we are required to submit a pre-event checklist to Theta advisors two weeks prior to each event which serves the dual purpose of forcing the risk management team to systematically plan events in an organized fashion and assuring that we are engaging in the best risk management practices. This process is unique and effective due to our multiple levels of advisors. For an event to be approved it must go through three different advisors each who sign off. By having this, every detail is looked at and if anything is missed by one it is picked up by another. It is Theta’s way of ensuring that the undergraduates are not just saying they are following procedure, but that we actually are. It is an extra layer of someone asking “what if” questions and helping us to really manage our events. We also continually educate our members as to who to contact if a tragedy was to occur and how to remain calm if the situation arose.

What does Kappa Alpha Theta do to hold members accountable for their poor behaviors related to alcohol misuse?
Members who engage in poor behaviors related to alcohol misuse can be called in to speak with the Member Development Committee (MDC), a panel of sisters consisting of one member of each member class, the VP of Development, and the President. An advisor is also on call or present for MDC meetings. MDC is completely confidential and assesses each situation on a case-by-case basis. The way in which sisters are asked to hold themselves accountable varies depending on what the instance that occurred was. We also look to each sister to hold everyone accountable. We allow people to report problems to MDC without the fear of being “found out,” as well as encourage the use of the resources available to us as members of Kappa Alpha Theta.
Any other comments as it relates to Kappa Alpha Theta's risk-management initiatives?
We conduct walk-throughs of the facility on a monthly basis to assure the house is substance free and that there are no other risk management issues, fire alarms, broken windows etc.

A Chapter's Perspective: Risk Management

An interview with Psi Upsilon's President, Bill Mistretta, '11, and Risk Management Chair, Ian Smyth, '12. The chapter won the IFC Risk Management Award at the 2009-2010 Greek Gala.

What educational programming does Psi Upsilon provide on risk management and/or on the dangers of alcohol misuse to its' members that you think is unique?
Each new member is required to complete Greek Life Edu in order to be initiated and this is a requirement from the Psi Upsilon International Office. The chapter leadership tells new members that the chapter is theirs as much as it is the current members’, and it is within their duties as future members of the organization to take risk management into their own hands and understand how their actions hold consequences for the chapter as a whole.

What proactive steps does Psi Upsilon take to reduce risk and the likelihood of a tragedy?
The majority of chapter members feel obligated to run their future actions by the Vice President or President if they feel there is even a small chance that the activity will lead to a risk management issue or tragedy. In the event that a chapter member notices another participating in an activity that could easily become a risk management issue or tragedy, he generally feels it is his duty to either confront the other member about the activity or find one of the chapter leaders. If the confrontation route is chosen and it does not resolve the issue, the member then goes to the chapter leadership.

What does Psi Upsilon do to hold members accountable for their poor behaviors related to alcohol misuse?
The executive board has the ability to fine chapter members for poor behavior related to alcohol misuse. Although such fines can be appealed by the guilty individual to the standards board, the board generally recognizes such behavior should not go unpunished. Additionally, rights have been stripped in the past when a member has acted poorly. An example of such is the ability to participate in social and/or recruitment events. Another method that works well to keep members accountable for poor behavior is peer pressure as this type of behavior risks chapter disapproval. Since our philosophy is that risk management is a group responsibility and not solely on the shoulders of a few individuals, each member will bear another’s poor actions from the past in mind and work to pressure him away from repeating such actions in the future.

How does Psi Upsilon encourage dialogue related to risk management within the chapter?
We encourage each member to take risk management upon himself. The Vice President, who has risk management amongst his duties, and the President can’t be everywhere or see everything, so each member understands that it is also his responsibility to think about how his actions will affect the chapter as a whole. In the event that a member feels he is unable to act and resolve a risk management issue, the Vice President and President are available to help.

Any other comments as it relates to Psi Upsilon's risk management initiatives?
Risk management is not simply a list of rules and regulations. No single policy could possibly cover every scenario the chapter might face, and through open communication between the chapter officers and general membership, Psi Upsilon has effectively kept good risk management at the core of the fraternity. Psi Upsilon also believes that risk management goes well beyond alcohol-related incidents, and the chapter works hard to recognize issues in all activities.

Panhellenic Pink Week

The 2010 Panhellenic Pink Week, in support of breast cancer awareness, kicks off today with a series of events on and off campus, with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Monday, 10/25
Pink Week Tie-Dying
UC Front Lawn
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta & Pi Beta Phi

Monday, 10/25, Tuesday, 10/26, & Wednesday, 10/27

Asian Bistro Fundraiser

24 E. Third St, Bethlehem, PA

Bring flyer & 15% of your dine-in lunch or dinner check is donated

Sponsored by Delta Gamma & Theta Xi

Tuesday, 10/26, Wednesday, 10/27, & Thursday, 10/28
Penny Wars
UC Front Lawn, Ulrich, & Upper UC
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sponsored by Alpha Phi, the Women's Lacrosse team, Gamma Phi Beta, & Lambda Chi Alpha

Wednesday, 10/27

Pink Pumpkin Decorating

Lamberton

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega & the Women's Center

Thursday, 10/28

Real Men Wear Pink Fashion Show

Lamberton

7:00 PM

Tickets $10

Sponsored by the Panhellenic Council

Friday, 10/29

Dave's Deli Lunch

3 W. Third St, Bethlehem

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sponsored by Junior Panhellenic

Friday, 10/29

Breast Cancer Walk

Starts at the Delta Phi parking lot

4:30 PM

Sponsored by Delta Phi & Alpha Chi Omega

Friday, 10/29

Pink Out Women's Volleyball Game vs. Lafayette

Grace Hall

7:00 PM

Wear your Pink Week shirt in support!

Saturday, 10/30

Denim & Pink Tailgate & Football Game vs. Colgate

Goodman Campus

10:00 AM

Free giveaways for the first ones there!

The official Panhellenic Pink Week Shirts will be worn on Friday, 10/29!