Illinois State University Fraternity & Sorority Life
“Thank you Graduating Seniors!” Although their time as undergraduate members is coming to a close, we are excited to highlight the following members and celebrating their graduations! We can’t wait to see wait incredible things come from their graduate chapters.
November 2015 Inside this issue: IFC: Phi Beta Sigma
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MGC Exec
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MGC: Delta Sigma Theta
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MGC: Sigma Gamma Rho
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CPC Exec
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Calendar
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Contact Us Fraternity & Sorority Life (309)-438-2151 Alex Snowden Coordinator adsnowd@ilstu.edu
Shantira Norris
Name: Jarick White aka Captain-Anchor ForΣaken Major: Broadcast Journalism, Theatre minor Fun Facts: Very artistic and creative. Staying updated with music films and events Favorite hobbies: Stepping and practicing piano Favorite memory: Becoming a Brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and leading the Fraternity to great things as President
Phi Beta Sigma
Name: Sean Vinson aka Tre Anchor Reckoning Major: Sociology Fun Facts: Enjoys all things super hero related Extremely Creative Prides himself on being socially aware. Involvement in the social justice cause for blacks. Favorite memory: Becoming a Brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Specialist sdnorri@ilstu.edu
Yesy Garcia Graduate Assistant vpsaygarcia@ilstu.edu
Salem Awwad Graduate Assistant vpsaswawwad@ilstu.edu
Connect ILSTUFSL @ILSTUFSL
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“What did You Do in November?” By: Daniel Jackson, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated The Illinois State Community couldn’t help but notice the Sigmas STORMING campus with their incredible programming. Here are some highlights in case you missed out on any of the fun.
Google Hangoutreach
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This event was held in Old Main. Daniel Jackson, who is ISU’s first Google Student Ambassador collaborated with Google engineers and Googlers to present on how to get a job at Google, resume tips, job interview tips, and Computer Science academic plans to the students at ISU . This was a way to help students in the computer science major and other students get their foot in the door with google for an internship. They had representatives of Google speak over Google Hangouts. The intended goal of the program was to inform Computer Science majors how to get opportunities with Google. This event allowed for students to get a personal side of Google engineers and Googlers as well as ask them questions about their work. FRIDAY
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Blue Icebreaker: drunk driving awareness
This educational event was co-hosted with the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to promote alcohol awareness. In an educational simulation, students placed darkened googles on and were invited to play musical chairs. This was not only engaging but it was great way to provide them with new knowledge. The intended goal of the program was to show people how hard it is to function under heavy intoxication and give them tools to learn and asses their limits safely.
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Showtime at the apollo
This event was created to raise money for a student at Illinois State who has kidney cancer; due to health reasons she has since had to withdraw from school. As a community it was important to show to show her that we support her and will continue to live her sweet legacy at ISU. The Apollo show provided an audience with a diverse set of talents ranging from solos to magic tricks. Students had the discretion to vote for their favorite performance; performers had a minute to make the audience boo or cheer for them. Throughout the Apollo the student body and donors learned about the severity of kidney cancer. WEDNESDAY
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VETERANS HOLIDAY DRIVE
Co-hosted event with the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., this event was held to raise donations for veterans. Items included travel sized items, food items, and miscellaneous items that were taken into consideration. The intended goals of the program was to gather resources for veterans of our country and help support veterans day. Phi Beta Sigma is known as "The PEOPLE's Fraternity": we wanted to show the community that Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. appreciate the men and women who have given their service to our country.
Multicultural Rso Appreciation event
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We All Matter, was designed to recognize RSO’s for their hard work and their contributions to the ISU community. Jarick White, President of the Epsilon Chi chapter, organized this event to highlight RSO’s of Multicultural backgrounds for their progress and achievements. This event was also recognized by the Vice President of Student Affairs. The RSO’s included: APAC, BSU, Artaburu Basque, ALAS, Black & Latino Male Movement, NACWC, and ASA.
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“MGC Comes together� By: Elizabeth Nunez, Multicultural Greek Council Public Relations
On Friday, November 13th the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) held a team building social to unify all the organizations. As this council continues to grow one of our goals is to become unified and show the campus that we are here and all the hard work we do. Next semester we have a lot of events planned and hope all of the Greek community will come out and show support. The Multicultural Greek Council was established in 2013 and has grown to be the governing organization for 8 culturally founded fraternities and sororities. Stay tuned to see what MGC has in store for the Illinois State University fraternal community.
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“Delta Sigma Theta... Don’t call it a comeback” By: Yesenia Garcia, Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life
After a long wait, the Theta Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated will be presenting their newest initiates to the Illinois State University fraternal community. Don’t miss out on a chance to welcome the first neophytes since Fall 2012!
“Happy Swanniversary!” By: Yesenia Garcia, Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life would like to wish the Beta Line, 3 STYLAR of Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. a Happy “Swanniversary”! On December 1, 2014 these three women were initiated into their sisterhood. In the past year, they’ve created a major difference on campus and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. One year of sisterhood down, a lifetime to go!
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“the ‘rhoyal’ return” By: Taniyah Hampton, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Gamma Rho chapter, was founded at Illinois State University on February 13, 1973. It consisted of 6 founding members and 10 charter members. The new addition to the chapter was revealed on November 7th, 2015 in the Bowling and Billiards Center Activity Room. For the week of November 9, 2015, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. held several events to not only reintroduce themselves to the campus, but to begin to build strong relationships with the campus community. These events consisted of a fundraiser to support domestic violence victims, a raffle for priceless plaques for only $1, study tables, and an ice cream social with the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Pictured above: “Deck Your Walls” Plaque raffle
This “New Edition” of girls is committed to upholding the Sorority’s values of “Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service” and are seeking to provide many opportunities to enhance the community while building strong relationships with other organizations on campus to continue to promote unity and strength as one. Please join us in welcoming the eight new members of the GlamRHOus Gamma Rho Chapter: Captain: La’Nita “Poker-face” Brooks
Five: Kayla “Chief Rhocka” Russell
Deuce: Kira “Nina Simone” Davis
Six: Ranija “Scenerio” Turner
Tre: Bridgette “Secret Service” Edmonson
Seven: Traniece “Mastermind” Washington
Quad: Taniya “QUADrisma” Hampton
Anchor: Jasmine “Halo” Witherspoon
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“Thank you CPC Exec” By: Salem Awwad, Graduate Assistant, Fraternity & Sorority Life
The fall semester here at Illinois State University is coming to its Goodbye 2015 exec! end and with that comes the transitioning of officers. To Allie, Amanda, Lily, Haley, Marina, Nikki, and Rachel, y’all made my first semester here at ISU a memorable one, from the long nights during recruitment to our final meeting; it was always an enjoyable time. I have asked a lot of y’all and every time y’all came through, but I’ve got one more task that I need completed. I ask that you remember the work that you did for CPC, the impact you made on me, the week of training with the Rho Gammas, the women that went through recruitment, the conversations with the sorority women, the fun, the work, any other memories that make you think of your time on CPC and smile. Good luck with next semester and thank you again!
With the end of the semester we have new faces in old positions. Welcome 2016 exec! We would like to welcome the new officers of the College Panhellenic Council: Olivia, Haley, Gabrielle, Mackenzie, Mia, Meghan, and Maggie. I look forward to seeing how you make these positions your own and building upon the foundation that was laid out by the previous board. Rest up during winter break because once next semester begins we are going to roll up our sleeves and get to work to better CPC, our Greek Community, and Illinois State University.
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January 2016 Sun
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President & Council Retreat
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President’s Retreat President or next highest ranking officer required to attend. Retreat will be in SSB 375.
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Ifc FRATERNITY recruitment
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Free Registration at: http://tinyurl.com/IFCSP16
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Men’s Greek 101
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80% of Chapter New Members Required to Attend
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women's Greek 101
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80% of Chapter New Members Required to Attend
Registered Event Training
Mandatory attendance needed to comply with events with alcohol procedure. President, Social Chair, & Risk Manager are required to attend.
Please inform FSL of any dietary restrictions or accommodations necessary to fully participate in any of our events.