GREEK ALLIANCE COUNCIL
2017
WELCOME TO CAROLINA!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.
Transitioning from high school to college can be daunting, but there are so any amazing ways to get acclimated to college life. The most positive, life-changing decision I made was going Greek. Greek Life can provide you with an opportunity to make such a large school more manageable. You will become best friends with people in your chapter that will foster lifelong bonds. You will be raising money and volunteering your time to support others in the Chapel Hill community. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by holding officer positions. All of these things will shape what kind of experience you will have within the GAC. I am so thankful that I went Greek and I am so thankful that I am in the Greek Alliance Council (GAC). —RACHEL ALLEN, PRESIDENT
ABOUT US
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stablished in 2000, the Greek Alliance Council (GAC) is home to 14 cultural and interestbased fraternities and sororities. The GAC is the fastest growing council at UNC-Chapel Hill, welcoming three new organizations in the past three years. GAC organizations host a variety of social, service, and educational programs throughout the year. The council’s programs aim to serve Carolina and the surrounding community, while educating them about the ideals of multiculturalism.
OUR PURPOSE As culturally diverse organizations unified
GAC EXECUTIVE BOARD
under the leadership of the Greek Alliance Council, it is our mission to serve the entire student body through our efforts to improve campus life by fostering collaboration amongst and within all of the member chapters. By building interaction between diverse groups, the Greek Alliance Council hopes that its members collaborate effectively and learn to appreciate people whose race, sexual identity,
RACHEL ALLEN, PRESIDENT
rlallen@live.unc.edu ZHU PARK, VICE PRESIDENT
zhu930@email.unc.edu LANA ABUTABANJA, SECRETARY
lana1@live.unc.edu XUAN TRAN, TREASURER
xuant@live.unc.edu
gender, gender expression, religion, ethnicity, and interests
JOEY YIP, JUDICIAL CHAIR
may be different from their own. It is also the goal of the
jyip@email.unc.edu
Greek Alliance Council to develop programs that will be beneficial to the community of the University of North
CLAUDIA YATZKAN, RECRUITMENT CHAIR
cyatzkan@live.unc.edu
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HOW DO I JOIN?
Being in GAC means being part of a diverse family full of passionate and inspiring people. These are the top leaders on campus. HUMA KHURSHEED, DELTA PHI OMEGA
MEET THE ORGANIZATIONS
Stop by our tables at FallFest August 20th, 8pm–2am, Hooker Fields Visit us on Greek Promotional Night August 22nd, 6pm –8pm, the Great Hall Attend the GAC Showcase August 31st, 2017 from 7–9 pm, Great Hall, FPG Student Union EDUCATE YOURSELF
Conduct some background research on the chapters you are interested in by visiting their UNC and national websites and getting to know the members. ATTEND INFORMATIONALS
Contact chapters you may be interested in to see when their informationals are and then attend.
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ach GAC organization has different requirements for membership and each conducts intake, recruitment, or rush on its own schedule. Some organizations have an informational meeting which is open to all interested students, while others conduct a series of events called a “rush week� for potential members. Each organization sets an individual timetable as to when it will conduct intake/rush/recruitment according to their local and national policies. Generally, students need to be in good academic standing and have demonstrated leadership and service to their community to be eligible for membership in a GAC organization. Information regarding each organizations intake and recruitment schedules can be found through contacting the president.
OUR STANDARDS ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
Challenges members and potential members to achieve academically, provides scholastic support, and recognizes both improvement and excellence in academic performance. Requires chapters to maintain at least a 2.7 GPA and attend at least one academic workshop per semester. VALUES DEVELOPMENT
Integrates the stated values and mission of GAC, member organizations, and the institution, providing a structure by which chapters hold their members accountable for their behavior. Requires chapters to attend at least one values-based workshop per semester and comply with all risk management policies of OFSL-CI and UNC. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Encourages member organizations to seek leadership roles in various capacities on campus, promote personal development, and encourage implementation of best organizational practices. Requires at least fifty percent of the chapter to be involved in non-Greek activities and attend at least one leadership development workshop per semester. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Develops citizenship through community service and outreach for the improvement of the UNC-Chapel Hill community. Requires each chapter member to complete at least 10 hours of community service and host at least one open community service event each semester. UNITY DEVELOPMENT
Develops GAC unity through events cosponsored by GAC organizations. Requires chapters to co-host at least two events with other member organizations and attend at least two events hosted by other chapters each semester. 3
MEET OUR CHAPTERS The Greek Alliance Council is home to 5 fraternities, 8 sororities and 1 co-ed organization, united by our aspirations to increase awareness of our respective cultures, to maintain high academic standards, and to serve the Carolina community. For more information on any of our organizations, please visit ofslci.unc.edu.
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA PHI SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: Asian PHILANTHROPY: Avon Breast Cancer Crusade MOTTO: Timeless Friendship Through Sisterhood PILLARS: Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service,
Leadership, Asian Awareness CONTACT: akdphi.uncpresident@gmail.com
“I am thankful for having joined aKDPhi because I have gained an unexpected and unique life experience. My diverse sisters push me to become a better version of myself that I didn’t know I could be, they challenge me to understand new perspectives, and they support me no matter what happens.”
SARA PYO, FALL 2014
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ALPHA PI OMEGA SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: Native American PHILANTHROPY: National Indian
Education Association MOTTO: My Sister as Myself PILLARS: Education, Spirituality, Contemporary
Issues, Traditionalism CONTACT: alphachapterapio@gmail.com
“Sometimes you gotta live like Larry” Cheyenne Bullard, Spring 2016
CHEYENNE BULLARD, SPRING 2016
DELTA PHI OMEGA SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: South Asian PHILANTHROPY: Children’s Education and Literacy MOTTO: We Dreamt, We Saw, We Conquered PILLARS: Sisterhood, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty,
and Friendship CONTACT: dpouncpresident@gmail.com
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DELTA SIGMA IOTA FRATERNITY, INC. INTEREST: South Asian PHILANTHROPY: SAMAR, South Asian Bone Marrow
Registry MOTTO: Building Leaders, One Brother at a Time PILLARS: Service, Education, and Unity CONTACT: koruth@live.unc.edu
KAPPA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: Asian American PHILANTHROPY: National Asian Pacific American
Women’s Forum MOTTO: Aspiring to Raise Interest in Excellence and
Service PILLARS: Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity CONTACT: uncpresident.kpl@gmail.com
“Kappa Phi Lambda is special to me because it creates a wholesome environment; the sisters have a never-failing ability to make everyone feel at home, loved, and welcomed. The uniqueness of Kappa Phi Lambda comes from the fact that it has allowed me to not only establish a home at UNC but also to grow as a professional through the numerous leadership positions it offers, each catering to a unique skillset which is perfect for the diverse set of expertise brought to the table by all of our sisters.”
MONIQUE MEDINA, FALL 2016
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LA UNIDAD LATINA, LAMBDA UPSILON LAMBDA, FRATERNITY, INC. INTEREST: Latino PHILANTHROPY: PATHE, Providing Access to Higher
Education MOTTO: La Unidad Para Siempre PILLARS: Academics, Service, Brotherhood, Culture CONTACT: lambda.unc@gmail.com
LATINAS PROMOVIENDO COMUNIDAD/ LAMBDA PI CHI SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: Latina-based PHILANTHROPY: Proyecto L.E.A.A.P. (Latianas
Educating on Aids Awarenesss and Prevention) Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. (Hermanas Advancing Career and Educational Resources) MOTTO: La Hermandad Nunca Termina PILLARS: La Comunidad (the Community),
La Cultura Latina (the Latin Culture) and La Hermandad (the Sisterhood) CONTACT: phi@lambdapichi.org
“I absolutely love my Hermanas! The women in the organization were some of the first people that made me feel welcomed and appreciated at UNC for my true self. Despite a challenging introduction to Carolina last year, my Hermanas were there to support me whenever I failed or succeeded. I had the confidence to share my concerns as a Latina and as a first-generation college student, because they genuinely invested and cared about me. I am thankful for their carin(~)o y apoyo. Gracias, Herms! <3”
ANA KAREN GUERRERO, FALL 2016
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LAMBDA PHI EPSILON FRATERNITY, INC. INTEREST: Asian American PHILANTHROPY: National Marrow Donor Program MOTTO: To Be Leaders Among Men PILLARS: Authenticity, Cultural Heritage,
Courageous Leadership, Love, Wisdom CONTACT: unclambdas@gmail.com
OMEGA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: Multi-culturally based, Latina oriented PHILANTHROPY: Raising Awareness of Violence
Against Women MOTTO: Serving and Educating Through
Our Diversity PILLARS: Sisterhood, Diversity, Leadership, Service,
Academic Excellence CONTACT: president.bl.opb@gmail.com
“Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has helped me grow personally, professionally, and socially; my organization has empowered me and taught me how to be a confident woman. What attracted me the most, is how much OPB embraces, celebrates, and uses diversity in backgrounds, ideas, and values to serve and educate people; our sisterhood is like no other, believe me when I say that we have such a close-knit bond that no one will ever understand. These are only a few reasons why I love my organization.”
JOCELYN MEZA, SPRING 2015
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PHI SIGMA NU FRATERNITY, INC. INTEREST: Native American PHILANTHROPY: Nu Warrior Foundation MOTTO: Men of Valor. Men of Pride PILLARS: Leadership, Individuality, Community,
Honesty, Wisdom, Pride and Unity CONTACT: melving@live.unc.edu
PI ALPHA PHI FRATERNITY, INC. INTEREST: Asian American PHILANTHROPY: Jade Ribbon Campaign and
Wounded Warrior Project MOTTO: A Tradition of Excellence Since 1929 PILLARS: Bonds of Brotherhood, Mutual
Experiences, Academic Excellence, Service to the Community, and Asian American Awareness CONTACT: paphiunc@gmail.com
“I joined this fraternity because I never had brothers. I’m privileged to learn from my older brothers and to be able to pass that knowledge down. Pi Alpha Phi played a big part in helping me become the man I am today.”
THANG NGUYEN, SPRING 2015
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SIGMA RHO LAMBDA SORORITY INTEREST: Jewish PHILANTHROPY: Relay For Life PILLARS: Wisdom, Faith, Compassion, and
Endurance CONTACT: uncsrl@gmail.com
“I joined SRL to meet Jewish girls and get more involved at the Jewish community at UNC”
AVERY WILLIAMS FALL 2015
ST. ANTHONY HALL/FRATERNITY OF DELTA PSI INTEREST: Co-ed literary arts PHILANTHROPY: Child’s Play MOTTO: Of all Lies, Art is the Least Untrue CONTACT: rushsta@gmail.com
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THETA NU XI MULTICULTURAL SORORITY, INC. INTEREST: Multicultural PHILANTHROPY: Girls for a Change MOTTO: Sisters of Diversity, Together as ONE. PILLARS: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood,
Leadership, Multiculturalism CONTACT: tnxalpha.chapter@gmail.com
“FAML (For All My Life) means that I will forever be surrounded by powerful women who are destined to change the world. It means that I am a part of something so much greater than anything I could ever do alone, and it means that I love, and am loved, deeply and wholly and thoroughly by an organization founded on grace and inclusivity. I found my niche when I found TNX and am grateful for this one decision that will resonate with me for the rest of my life. I will never see a butterfly and not smile.”
ABIGAIL PARLIER, SPRING 16
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FAQS WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST TO JOIN AN ORGANIZATION? The average cost of joining a GAC organization is $750 per semester.
WHAT IS THE WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT? They say that joining an organization is hard but the real work starts when you become a member. Joining an organization is a LIFE TIME COMMITMENT! The organizations' success depends on the passion and dedication of its members. On average the weekly time commitment can range from 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15 hours per week.
WHAT OTHER CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS ARE GAC MEMBERS INVOLVED IN? UNC Hospital Volunteer, Moonlight Dance Crew, Vietnamese Student Association, UNC's Premier Latin Dance Team Que Rico, Carolina Hispanic Association, Carolina Latinx Collaborative, NC Sli, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, McNair, Buckley Public Service Scholars, Asian Student Association, Bonner Leader, NC Fellows, and so many more!
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Being in GAC is about staying in touch with people across diverse, multicultural families as well as gaining new perspectives that help shape a well-rounded identity in each of our members. MEGAN VU, ALPHA KAPPA DELTA PHI
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OFFICE OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 2100 Granville Towers Lane South Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5100 ofslci.unc.edu â&#x20AC;¢ greeks@unc.edu 919.962.8298