“Your Blueprint to ISU Campus Life ”
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Greetings students. Welcome to Indiana State University, where learning is personal and diversity is a way of life. We educate to graduate, and to make you life-long learners; critical thinkers. This important resource is a start of that process. This Campus Life Guide is designed to introduce programs and services made available to you –our students. We are delighted that you are seeking ways to be engaged and get connected with your university. Within the Division of Student Affairs we have a motto, “Students FIRST,” which means that we place you in the center and at the core of everything we do. We are committed to your development, growth and learning. We have enjoyed many celebrated moments already this Fall. During Welcome Week, thousands of new students participated in Convocation, were able to March Through the Arch, and relaxed during Sycamore Sunday. Many of you celebrated during the Fountain Party, learned and were entertained during Maria Falzone’s Sex Rules program at the Hulman Center, and even joined classmates for our inaugural Movie on the President’s Lawn. These types of events will continue through Club Month with opportunities for all students to explore the many co-curricular offerings available at Indiana State University. I encourage you to participate in our signature Homecoming events, attend an icon and legacy program, join a student organization, and participate in leadership development initiatives. Visit the ISU TreeHouse and www.indstate.edu/sao for an overview of student life programs. These sites are your gateway to getting involved. We are proud of our university, the rich history and the diversity of our students. Our students come from all walks of life. But they have one thing in common: Sycamore Pride. At Indiana State we call that…Blue Swag. Blue Swag means you have a level of confidence which is poised, not arrogant nor pushy. You work at earning respect because you give respect and you have self-respect. You are stylish and engaged in campus life. You are committed to your own growth and learning. Because you have the potential to succeed and can be whatever you want to be. Now that’s Blue Swag. Catch it…it’s contagious!
Carmen Tillery, Ph.D
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of students
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Students invited to go Greek Taylor Worman Reporter Student leaders and advisors of the Greek organizations at Indiana State say becoming part of a fraternity or sorority is a positive and life changing experience. Each year, about 12 percent of the student body at ISU is involved in fraternity and sorority life said Bo Mantooth, director of ISU Fraternity and Sorority Life. Involvement gives students the opportunity to build lasting friendships while serving the community in which they live. Andrew Finley, a junior communication major and a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, looks forward to the beginning of the school year when he and his Greek brothers lend a hand to assist incoming students. “It’s an opportunity to be a role model and a friend to a new student who may not know anyone on campus,” Finley said. And really, that’s what Greek involvement is all about, says Associate Dean of Students
Members of ISU Greek organizations pose in the College of Education’s University Hall (photo courtesy of ISU Communications and Marketing).
Brooks Moore. Students who are involved in fraternities and sororities are able to connect to their peers one-on-one, he said. Those personal interactions begin with recruitment and carry forward throughout the year
Scholarship. The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity offers nearly $600,000.00 in scholarships annually at both the chapter and national level to offset the cost of higher education, to foster the development of leaders, and to promote academic excellence.
with small group gatherings, social and service events and information sessions. Josh Voelker, a Pi Kappa Phi member and junior aviation major who serves as president of the Interfraternity Continued on PAGE 4
Are you interested in Spanish Language and Culture?
Join the
Phi Kappa Psi provides Leadership unparalleled in any other organization through a variety of experiential learning activities, positions, schools and academies. Service. The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded on “the Great Joy of Serving Others”. Service to others manifests itself through campus and community involvement and in our Philanthropic work. We are not a club, we are a Brotherhood. Open only to men of talent and character, but to those in particular who are gentlemen. United by friendship, sustained by honor, and led by truth, we live and we flourish; this is our motto, you are our future:
Join ΦΚΨ today. For more information contact Jake Gilman at jgilman4@sycamores.indstate.edu
You do not have to speak Spanish to belong, or be Hispanic/Latino. All that is required is an interest in the language and culture. Contact Pedro at pramirez@sycamores.indstate.edu to get connected with us!
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Council, has been involved with Greek life for three years and loves the oppor tunities it gives him. “With over a dozen fraternities at Indiana State, our Greek system can offer many great aspects to students, such as, leadership, community service and most importantly academic success,” Voelker said. Students who gain leadership skills through their Greek affiliations often end up leading other student organizations, Mantooth said. “Ideal candidates for Greek life are people who have their priorities in line,” he said. “We look for our Greek life students to excel academically with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and to be socially responsible.” Greeks at ISU also have a major impact on the community of Terre Haute. “Last year, 22,079 hours of community service was recorded between our fraternities and sororities,” Mantooth said. Fraternities and sororities work hard
to raise money for national and local charities, said senior sport management and marketing major Joe Zeedyk, a Sigma Phi Epsilon member who serves as vice president of judicial affairs on the Interfraternity Council. Charities that have benefitted from the work of ISU Greeks include Terre Haute Children’s Museum, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Catholic Charities, he said. Students who want to explore the possibility of becoming a member of a Greek organization will have the opportunity to do so during the next few weeks as the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association are working now to coordinate this year’s fall recruitment, Moore said. “They facilitate a program and structure which allows potential members to be exposed to the diverse chapters ISU has,” Moore said. While Greek visibility is high during the first few weeks of the academic year, Voelker said it’s the goal of the Greek organizations to continue that push
year-round. The recruitment process, which is sometimes labeled with an unfair reputation, isn’t one that should scare away students, Zeedyk said. “I like to continually push my brothers towards principles of virtue, diligence, and overall brotherly love when it comes to recruitment,” he said. “They facilitate a program and structure which allows potential members to be exposed to the diverse chapters ISU has,” Moore said. While Greek visibility is high during the first few weeks of the academic year, Voelker said it’s the goal of the Greek organizations to continue that push year-round. The recruitment process, which is sometimes labeled with an unfair reputation, isn’t one that should scare away students, Zeedyk said. “I like to continually push my brothers towards principles of virtue, diligence, and overall brotherly love when it comes to recruitment,” he said.
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A t Indiana State University,
we encourage you
to “Be Engaged. Get Connected. Catch Blue Swag!” Through our programs, services, and facilities, we strive to uphold that theme and provide you the Sycamore Experience you deserve. This Campus Life Guide is designed to highlight the co-curricular opportunities available to all students. I encourage you to experience the many events, organizations, activities, and offerings at Indiana State. Delve deeply into those areas of interest. Explore areas of intrigue. Master a skill. Try something new. It’s your student experience – enjoy all Indiana State has to offer. As a result, you will become better connected to your university.
Indiana State boasts more than 250 student organizations. Visit the ISU TreeHouse to learn more about them. If ISU does not have the
Seek
organization you’re seeking –
create it!
out Student Government as a vehicle for advocacy. Attend a Union Board program for entertainment. Build community through the Residence Hall Association. Join a fraternity or sorority for a values-based experience. Cheer on the Sycamores with The Forest. Go to the Rec Center and focus on personal health and wellness. Serve during Donaghy Day and participate in Alternative Spring Break. Meet your academic advisor. Play intramurals. Engage globally through Heritage Weekend. Attend a leadership retreat. Celebrate Family Weekend. Win big at the Sycamore Trivia League. Ride in Trike or Tandem. Have fun playing dodge ball or glow-inthe-dark capture the flag. Take a picture with Sycamore Sam.
Opportunity is here. How will you define your Sycamore Experience?
Since 1865, Sycamore’s have built a legacy of student excellence. Embrace those traditions and contribute to icon moments celebrated throughout the year. The faculty, staff, and students are here to ensure your success. Please let us know if there are additional ways and opportunities that we can help you
leave Indiana State better than you found it.
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Get involved. Join ISU Student Media. Be a part of something.
SYCAMORE LEADERSHIP COALITION Calling all Freshmen who are interested in leadership and campus programming.
Check your Sycamore E-mail for more info and applications.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Already know you want to join, but don’t know how:
Register for Panhellenic Recruitment: www.indstate.edu/panhellenic Complete the interest survey on the IFC website: www.indstate.edu/isufraternity Complete the interest survey on the NPHC website: www.indstate.edu/nphc Fraternities and sororities are sometimes perceived in a negative light in Hollywood, by the media, or by reputation. Check out some of the more common myths below and see how we can prove that joining a fraternity or sorority will not only make you a better student at Indiana State University, but a better person for your future. • MYTH – Fraternity and sorority members don’t care about academics FACT – The All-Fraternity & Sorority GPA is above the All-University GPA • MYTH – All fraternity and sorority members do is party FACT – Over $60,000 and 22,000 hours of community service were contributed last year • MYTH – Fraternity and sorority members only hang out with each other FACT – Over 75% of student organizations contain fraternity and sorority members • MYTH – It is expensive to be part of a fraternity or sorority; I don’t want to buy my friends FACT – Joining a fraternity or sorority isn’t free, but it is well worth it. Cost varies from group to group, but membership lasts a lifetime! The average chapter is only $343 a semester, which comes to only $3.06 a day for a decision that will change your life
Still not convinced you want to join?
Check out the infographic below and feel free to contact the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office on the 6th Floor of HMSU, call us at (812) 237-3852, and visit our website: www.indstate.edu/greeklife
25 Fraternity and Sorority Chapters at ISU Student Impact
IFC= 14
Community Impact
Fraternities and sororities won
30 national leadership and excellence awards
22,079 hours of service were performed by fraternities and sororities last year alone 70 leadership conferences were attended by students in fraternities and sororities
PA= 9
Campus Impact
Fraternities and sororities have over
180 intramural teams
77% of student organizations have FSL members in their groups 137 student organization officers are fraternity and sorority women
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IFC
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Membership Growth Fall 2011 993
Fall 2012 1067
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Campus Life Event Calendar .. .. . . Aug 29 ISU Football vs. Indiana . 7:00PM . Bloomington Aug 30 ISU Con . 5:00PM . North Gym . . Sep 3
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. . . Sep 5 Designated Walker Training . 2:00 PM . HMSU Men’s Intramural Wiffleball Tournament . 6:30 PM . North Gym Sep 6 Glow in the Dark Capture The Flag . 8:00 PM . Quad Sep 7 ISU Football vs. Purdue . 12:00PM . West Lafayette Sep 9 Designated Walker Training . 4:00PM . HMSU . . Sep 4
Sorority Recruitment Begins 5:00PM Dede I Student Org/Treehouse Orientation 5:30PM HMSU
University Speaker Series: Wilbert Smith
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Family Day 9:00AM ISU Football vs. Quincy
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Homecoming Sycamore Sync 7:00PM Hulman Center Homecoming Blood Drive 1:00PM Dede II Homecoming Torchlight Parade and Pep Rally
Welcome Carnival 5:00PM University Apt’s Downtown Terre Haute Blues Fest 5:00PM Downtown Terre Haute University Speaker Series: Neal Barnard 7:00PM Tilson Auditorium Once in a Blue Moon: Sycamore Cinema - Monsters University 8:00PM Dede I
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Volunteer Fair 11:00AM Dede Plaza Wellness Wednesday: Suicide Prevention 7:00 PM Syc. Lounge Commuter Soup & Substance 12:00PM Commuter Lounge Blue Leadership Workshop 6:00PM Dede II
Student Organization Expo 10:00AM Dede Plaza Miss ISU Information Session 5:30PM HMSU 321 Sorority 101 7:00PM Dede 1
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Homecoming Blue and White Parade 9:00AM Campus Homecoming Football Game: ISU vs. Youngstown State 3:00PM Memorial Stadium
Campus Life Guide Guide Sponsored by: Student Activities and Organizations
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Student Government Association The Indiana State Student Government Association is ecstatic to welcome you to campus for the upcoming school year! We have been working hard all summer to plan some awesome events and help transform this university into the school of your dreams! As I’m sure all of you have heard once in your lifetime already, college is the greatest four years of your life. That statement could not be truer now that you are officially a Sycamore! ISU is full of opportunities, and to make these four years the best they can be, school involvement is key. There are many different ways for you to get involved with Indiana State through SGA, such as the Sycamore Leadership Coalition, which is for freshman wanting to get directly involved with SGA, the student body Senate, and The Forest, which will be supporting our athletic teams all year! SGA serves as the voice of and advocate for the student body to the administration, the faculty, and the staff at Indiana State. Simply put, we aim to serve you as best we can and help ensure that you have the positive and rewarding Sycamore Experience that you deserve. Any freshman wanting to get involved with SGA should seek out the Sycamore Leadership Coalition - a premiere leadership organization for first year students which will help you to become a senator or executive committee member of SGA in the future. SLC will allow you to be a part of the voice of this university that helps all students to gain a better experience at this University. The Forest is one of the largest organizations on our campus, which supports all of our Sycamore athletic teams. The Forest is an excellent opportunity to get involved quickly and meet other students on campus. The Forest gives you a chance to be more than just a fan. Forest members not only get priority seating and a chance to win lots of free ISU gear, but also get the opportunity to star in various promo videos as well as the opportunity to meet some of the players! We know college can be a scary thing, but just understand that you’re not on your own and no matter what the issue is, we are here for YOU! Don’t be afraid of change! Change is the only constant in life, and as we accept that, making the transition to college and starting the next chapter in your life becomes that much easier! Have an amazing first semester and we are so lucky to have each and every one of you here with us as fellow Sycamores! Go Trees! Best Regards,
Logan Valentine and Jacoby Waldron President and Vice President Student Government Association Indiana State University HMSU 621
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CASTING CALL Would you like to be in Indiana State’s next commercial? To be considered, send an e-mail to: castingISU@gmail.com In • • • • • • •
your e-mail, include: Name Contact information Three pictures (close up, full body, and profile) Times you are available on September 5 or 6, 2013 Clubs and/or interests Age (18-27) Ethnicity (We’re looking for diverse people. All are welcome to apply.)
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A Letter from Student Success
DR. JOSHUA POWERS
Associate Vice-President for Student Success “Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire,” said Arnold Glasgow, humorist, author and inspirer to millions. Through his reprinted quotes in major U.S. newspapers and magazines for decades, he had it right. Success in life doesn’t just magically happen; it’s achieved through personal vision and determination.
Achieving your college degree is among the more challenging tasks you can take on in life. This is particularly so because you have to delay gratification for four years and aren’t required by law to do it. But don’t be mistaken—the average college graduate will make $1 million more in a lifetime than a nongraduate counterpart and be much less likely to be unemployed. Maybe butterflies abound as you think about the reading, the papers and the tests that are coming now that you are here. Maybe you are missing friends and family from home or wonder how you are going to balance working and college. Those are reasonable things to be concerned about, but do not let them consume you. You were admitted to college because ISU believes you have what it takes to be successful and have the ability to tackle the challenges that await. What is great about ISU is that
JESUS We are all about Him at BCM!
Baptist Collegiate Ministry 800 N 6th (across the tracks from Lincoln Quads) Meetings: Tuesdays at 7 PM www.isubcm.com huldah22@yahoo.com
we define excellence as a university by who is included and the kinds of experiences and support students receive here, not by who is excluded. I am often asked my advice on being successful in college. I’ve honed the list to eight simple things: Go to Class—8 a.m. comes early; 7 p.m. comes late. Nothing is more important than going to class. Your academic performance depends on it. Ask a Question—Raise your hand in class. Post a question in Blackboard that makes your learning active and is the elixir that endears you to your professor. Ask for Help—Helping you to help yourself is our job; but, you have to ask for help. There is no shame in seeking a tutor or saying you don’t understand. Listen a Lot—There is enormous diversity at ISU, but to benefit from it you have to first seek understanding before being understood. CONTINUED TO PAGE 14
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Join a Group—College is about involvement and that anchors your success. Involvement also helps you realize that you are not the “only” one here. Take a Risk—Push yourself to try something that might not normally be in your nature to do. If you are not sure what, ask your RA, your advisor, your mentor or your professor. Become a Leader—Society desperately needs them; learn to be one, or a better one, in college. Turn off the Tape—Whatever may have defined you before college does not have to be what defines you in college. The “tape” in your head can be the biggest impediment of all. ISU’s alumni ranks are flush with amazing redefinition stories. Be the next one. Enjoy your year and feel free to drop by and visit me in Parsons Hall, Room 203. I would love to hear how it’s going.
Joshua Powers Associate Vice-President for Student Success
PHACT encourages and promotes healthy behaviors at Indiana State! We are recruiting new members, are a fun and friendly group, a great resume builder and offer Certified Peer Educator Training Email Erin Conley, PHACT President for details econley2@sycamores.indstate.edu
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