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Check out our guide for a brief glimpse into Greek Life at Lander University.
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Lander Greek Life scholarship . leadership . service . friendship
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AKA ATΩ ΔΣΘ ΓΦΒ ΚΑΨ ΠΚΦ ΦΜ ΦΒΣ ΤΚΕ ΖΤΑ ΖΦΒ
Welcome to Lander! Congratula9ons on your decision to a;end Lander University! We welcome you to Bearcat Na9on. Since 1970, Greek life has been a prominent feature on Lander’s campus, boas9ng thousands of members who have contributed greatly to Lander, the local community and even at the na9onal level. The next four years will be an exci9ng 9me in your life as you grow and develop into a young adult. Choosing to par9cipate in Greek life during this 9me is an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, focus on your academics, give back to your community and make life-‐long friendships. Our hope is that this guide will give you a glimpse of Greek Life at Lander. We look forward to seeing you on campus and wish you the best of luck in all of your collegiate pursuits.
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Of4ice of Student Activities
Pictured (leS to right): Trent Kline, Randy Bouknight, Deb Nygro, Laura Williams,
Shelby Dominick Reed Front: Keith McCaslan
The Office of Student Ac9vi9es is located in Grier Student Center and is available to answer any of your ques9ons. Laura Williams, Assistant Director of Student Ac9vi9es, oversees all Clubs and Organiza9ons and is Advisor to the three Greek governing councils. Addi9onally, the office works with presidents of all Greek organiza9ons to coordinate events such as Greek Week, Homecoming, and Recruitment. Located in GC 372 (864) 388-‐8244 Check us out on facebook: www.facebook.com/LanderStudentLife
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It’s all Greek to me! A Lander dic9onary of commonly used Greek terms and phrases
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Ac#ve – a collegiate who has been ini9ated into a Greek chapter Associate member – the term used by IFC to denote a newly selected member who has not yet been ini9ated Bid – an invita9on to join a Greek organiza9on Bid day – the last day of formal recruitment where poten9al new members receive an invita9on to join a sorority or fraternity Intake – the process of selec9on to pledge an NPHC organiza9on IFC – (Inter-‐fraternity Council) the governing board of 3 men’s fraterni9es Legacy – a term that describes someone who has family members who are ini9ated members of Greek organiza9ons (typically includes parents, siblings, aunts/uncles, grandparents) Line – the term that NPHC organiza9ons use to denote a pledge class, or a newly selected group of individuals pledging the specific organiza9on
It’s all Greek to me! A Lander dic9onary of commonly used Greek terms and phrases
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New member -‐ the term used by NPC to denote a newly selected member who has not yet been ini9ated NPC – (Na9onal Panhellenic Council) the governing board of 3 women’s sorori9es NPHC – (Na9onal Pan-‐Hellenic Council) the governing board of the 5 tradi9onally African American fraterni9es and sorori9es Recruitment – the formal process by which IFC and NPC select new members. Poten9al new members visit each chapter and are invited back to visit different chapters through a mutually selec9ve process PNM – (poten9al new member) term commonly used by NPC referring to women going through formal recruitment Pledge class – a group of individuals who have been selected into a specific Greek organiza9on during formal recruitment Neophyte – a new member of an NPHC organiza9on
Scholarship
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Scholarship is a founding principle of all Greek organiza9ons. Each organiza9on has a specific officer who oversees their chapter’s scholarship records. If you’re concerned that going Greek might hurt your grades, consider this: • In 2012 and 2013, the average fraternity and sorority GPA was higher than
the all Lander student GPA • Many organiza9ons have library hours built into membership requirements • You will never be required to miss a class, lab, or scholarship event by your
Greek organiza9on • Greeks represent a diverse group of majors, so when you join, you have
instant access to upperclassmen advice, resources, and even textbooks!
Leadership Greek organiza9ons are run almost en9rely by their members, so students are quickly able to come into leadership roles in their own chapters. Members have opportunity to gain skills such as budge9ng, organiza9onal management, recruitment and public rela9ons, as well as campus and community rela9ons. Chapter members also can serve in leadership roles on their respec9ve Greek Council. Lander Greeks are leaders all over campus! You’ll find Greeks in leading roles such as:
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Presiden9al Ambassadors
Expo Leaders Student Employees Class Senators
Resident Assistants
Service LU Greek groups donate over $5,000 and 2,500 hours to charitable and philanthropic organiza9ons annually.
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In 2012, Greek Week philanthropy partners were Greenwood County Food Bank & MEG’s House. A ton (literally!) of canned goods were collected during the Lander Landmark Sculpture contest and over $250 was collected during Penny Wars.
Friendship
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Greek organiza9ons are unique in that they offer a life9me of membership. Our Greek groups extol the value of brotherhood and sisterhood that is found within each group.
Lander’s annual Greek Week pairs IFC, NPHC & NPC chapters together to promote Greek friendship with some friendly compe99on and philanthropy!
Fraterni9es and sorori9es look forward to their signature events such as mixers, formals, mountain retreats, themed par9es and stroll compe99ons!
Inter-‐fraternity Council Note from the President: Welcome to Greek Life! Joining a fraternity at Lander is not all partying and going out like the media portrays. When you join one of Lander’s three elite fraterni9es (Alpha Tau Omega, Pi Kappa Phi, or Tau Kappa Epsilon) you will be joining a na9onal network of brotherhood. Fraternity membership gets you involved on campus and out in the community. Fraternity men are notable leaders and seek ways to give back to the community. There will be numerous opportuni9es to meet new people and to make the best of the next four years of your life. We hope you consider taking part of the pres9gious Greek tradi9on. Wishing you all the best at Lander, Ian Stoner IFC President
ATΩ
ΠΚΦ
ΤΚΕ [MISSION STATEMENT]
The Interfraternity Council exists to serve, advocate and unify the fraternal community with the campus and the surrounding community through balanced judgment and sound guidance. Although we exist in the IFC through the membership of our individual chapters, we realize the needs, concerns and goals of all chapters. In our judiciary efforts we provide a system of self-‐governance within the fraternity system, help fraterni9es to resolve their own problems and provide direc9on to fraterni9es through fair and impar9al judgment.
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How Do I Join?
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To join any Lander student organiza#on, a student must maintain a full #me course load and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Most Greek organiza#ons require a higher GPA to join. • The Inter-‐fraternity Council has formal intake in both the fall and spring semesters.
This process is open to any full-‐9me male student, so long as he meets the GPA requirements. Incoming freshmen must possess a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher; first semester transfer students must have a transfer GPA of at least a 2.0; current Lander students must possess an ins9tu9onal GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Rush will take place September 18-‐20th, 2013 and January 22-‐24th, 2014. Register for IFC Rush here:
h;p://www.lander.edu/Student-‐Affairs/Student-‐Ac9vi9es/Greek-‐Life.aspx
Alpha Tau Omega
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ΑΤΩ Nickname: ATO Colors: Azure and Old Gold Mo;o: America’s leadership development fraternity Chartered Year: 1986 President: James Ivey
Alpha Tau Omega was founded at Virginia Military Ins9tute in 1865 by O9s Alan Glazebrook, Alfred Marshal, and Erskin Mayo Ross. The fraternity was formed to unite the north and south aSer the civil war. It was the first fraternity to be based on Chris9an, not Greek, principles. The Lander University Iota Beta chapter was founded in 1986 by Tom Coan, Kirk Kaltz, Mike McDowell, and Andy Younce. Lander University’s Vice President of Governmental Rela9ons, Adam Taylor, was the first chapter president. The Iota Beta chapter of ATO is growing rapidly! The chapter is ranked 24th out of more than 140 ATO chapters na9onally in social service. Iota Beta plans several service events every semester. ATO Goes Homeless is the chapter’s signature service event. For 3 days and 2 nights, the brothers of ATO camp outside and collect canned goods and clothing to donate to the local food bank as well as the Salva9on Army. The chapter also hosts several social and brotherhood events throughout the year. Some of the chapter’s most notable events are Mountain Weekend, Carolina Cup, and Lake Retreats. Alpha Tau Omega is known as America’s leadership development fraternity, and membership provides endless opportuni9es. This group of men strives to be top leaders on campus. Joining ATO provides opportunity to meet great people that you will remember for the rest of your life. Rush ATO…it’s the 9me of your life!
Pi Kappa Phi
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ΠΚΦ Nickname: Pi Kapps Colors: White, Gold, Royal Blue Mo;o: Leaders by choice Chartered Year: 1970 President: Trevor Cassidy
Pi Kappa Phi here at Lander is a wonderful student organiza9on. We are very involved in student life, which makes the college experience even more enjoyable. Our group enjoys several group trips, ac9vi9es, and tradi9ons though out the year such as Mountain Weekend, Rose Ball Formal, Carolina Cup, intramurals, Homecoming, Greek Week, Annual Beach Blast, and several others. Pi Kappa Phi is a hard working group of guys whom are determined to make a difference. Being a part of Greek Life is an amazing opportunity, allowing you to share the tradi9ons only amongst Greek Life members. We are, and will con9nue to share the greatest brotherhood among Greek. We Will Lead.
Tau Kappa Epsilon
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ΤΚΕ Nickname: Teke Colors: Crimson Lake Cherry and Pure Silver Gray Mo;o: Not for wealth, rank, or honor, but for personal worth and character Chartered Year: 2009 President: Michael Padua
Tau Kappa Epsilon was founded January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University. The founders of Tau Kappa Epsilon desired an organiza9on different than any exis9ng fraternity. Their mission was to establish a fraternity in which the requisites for membership would be based on the personal worth and character of the individual rather than the wealth or social rank he possessed. The Xi-‐Rho chapter was re-‐founded at Lander University in 2009. The founding class of the Xi-‐Rho chapter wanted to be part of a fraternity that had higher standards and richer moral values than the fraterni9es that where already on campus. For the past 4 years we have dedicated our 9me to forming strong bonds and expanding our brotherhood. Each year we raise money for our na9onal philanthropy Saint Jude’s Children Hospital as well as par9cipate in many other charity events. Join the brotherhood of Tau Kappa Epsilon as we strive to build “Be;er Men for a Be;er World.”
[PANHELLENIC CREED] We, as Undergraduate Members of women’s fraterni9es, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Coopera9on for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibili9es, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity ac9vi9es. We, as Fraternity women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.
Na9onal Panhellenic Council
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Note from the President: Hello Fellow Bearcats, Congratula9ons on your decision to join the Bearcat family. Greek life is an important part of Lander University and provides many opportuni9es to develop future leaders. The Greek community is founded on the values of scholarship, leadership, service and friendship. Each of our Greek chapters has a special and unique experience for all who join. Greek life is a life changing experience and we hope you take part in it! We look forward to mee9ng you in the Fall and good luck on all your college endeavors. Bri;any Bortle NPC President
ΓΦΒ ΦΜ
ΖΤΑ
How Do I Join?
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To join any Lander student organiza#on, a student must maintain a full #me course load and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Most Greek organiza#ons require a higher GPA to join. • The Na9onal Panhellenic Council has formal intake during the fall semester only.
Recruitment is August 29th-‐September 1st, 2013. Interested poten9al members must meet the following GPA requirements: Incoming freshmen must have a 2.75 high school GPA or higher; transfer students must have a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5; current students must possess an ins9tu9onal GPA of at least 2.5.
• Addi9onal recruitment informa9on for this council can be found on the next page. • Register here:
h;p://www.lander.edu/Student-‐Affairs/Student-‐Ac9vi9es/Greek-‐Life.aspx
NPC Formal Recruitment
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Round 1—Open House During this event, you will a;end par9es hosted by all 3 NPC Chapters. Women will talk with you about the benefits of Greek membership and some of the unique aspects of their chapters. Dress for this event is casual. A nice blouse/shirt with denim pants and sandals are appropriate.
Round 2—Skit and Philanthropy Night You may a;end up to 2 chapter par9es. This event gives the sisters a chance to perform a fun skit highligh9ng the charitable work their organiza9on performs both at a na9onal level as well as for the Lander community. You will also learn more about financial obliga9ons during these events. Dress for this event is “snappy casual”. You can wear a sundress, casual skirt, or slacks and a shirt. Sandals are appropriate.
Round 3—Preference You may a;end up to 2 chapter par9es this evening. This is the most formal event during Recruitment. Chapters will have a chance to introduce you to some of their tradi9ons and rituals. They will discuss what their sisterhood means to them and also what it can offer you. Dress for this event is the most formal of all 3 events. Professional or Church awre is appropriate; either a dress, skirt, or dress slacks.
Gamma Phi Beta
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ΓΦΒ Nickname: Gamma Phis, G Phi B Colors: Light and Dark Brown Mo;o: Founded upon a rock Chartered Year: 1996 President: Jordan Ashley
Gamma Phi Beta was founded November 11, 1874. Our mission is to inspire the highest type of womanhood through our four core values: Love, Labor, Learning, and Loyalty. The philanthropic mission of Gamma Phi Beta is building strong girls. Our chapter focuses on building strong girls by raising money and volunteering with the local division of Girls on the Run. Our chapter’s local philanthropy is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Founda9on. Gamma Phi Betas also volunteer their 9me to the Connie Maxwell Children’s Home and local soup kitchen. Gamma Phi Beta is very ac9ve at Lander by hos9ng a philanthropy week, par9cipa9ng in Greek Week and Homecoming Week, and by a;ending various campus events. Gamma Phi Beta offers many benefits to all members such as sisterhood, personal growth, leadership skills, philanthropy and service, life9me membership, and so much more.
Phi Mu
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ΦΜ Nickname: Phi Mu Colors: Rose and White Mo;o: The faithful sisters Chartered Year: 1971 President: Erin Garland
Phi Mu was founded in 1852 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. It is the second oldest sisterhood in the Na9onal Panhellenic Council. The Kappa Tau chapter of Phi Mu fraternity was founded at Lander University in 1971. Phi Mu being the oldest of the three Na9onal Panhellenic Council sorori9es now on campus. For the past 42 years Phi Mu has taken pride in our community service, campus involvement and most of all our sisterhood. During the 2011-‐2012 school year Phi Mu raised over $3,000 for our Na9onal Philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Phi Mus are also involved all over campus with things like, Presiden9al Ambassadors, RA’s, cheerleading and student work study posi9ons. Kappa Tau hosts parent’s social, many mixers and also a semi-‐formal and formal every year. Sisterhood in Phi Mu means always having someone to spend 9me with; it is giving without expec9ng in return; it is spring break, road trips, dance par9es, and hanging out with more than 50 of your closest friends. It is knowing that at a university with over 3,000 students you are never alone. Because aSer all... There's no place like HΦME!
Zeta Tau Alpha
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ΖΤΑ Nickname: Zetas Colors: Steel Gray and Turquoise Blue Mo;o: Seek the noblest Chartered Year: 1985 President: Abigail Miller
Zeta Tau Alpha was founded in 1985 at Lander. We are happy to be a part of Greek life at LU. We strive to do all we can do for our philanthropy, gewng closer as sisters, and being the best we can be to represent Zeta Tau Alpha organiza9on as a whole. The following is a list of a few things we do here at Lander: we do a pink out week every year, we pass out pink ribbons, sell baked goods, and raise money during the month of October for breast cancer educa9on and awareness. Annually, we donate toys to Tommy Clause, a local charity that donates toys at Christmas for children in the area. ZTA hosts a pink out baseball game where sisters hand out pink ribbons at the game and cheer on the Bearcats—all are encouraged to wear pink during the game to support breast cancer educa9on and awareness. ZTA a;ends many Panhellenic and campus events such as The Heeling Hearts Walk, NPC 2012 Fashion Show, Greek Week, and Homecoming. ZTAs enjoy playing intermural sports–our favorites are soSball and volleyball. We try to be as ac9ve and visible as we can at Lander, along with par9cipa9ng in our off campus social and serve ac9vi9es too!
Na9onal Pan-‐Hellenic Council
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AKA
ΔΣΘ
ΚΑΨ
ΦΒΣ
ΖΦΒ
[NATIONAL PLAN] The Na#onal Pan-‐Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) is an umbrella organiza9on for the nine historically black, interna9onal Greek le;er fraterni9es and sorori9es. Each of the nine NPHC organiza9ons evolved during a period when African-‐Americans were being denied essen9al rights and privileges afforded other college students. NPHC was formed as a permanent organiza9on on May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. The council promotes interac9on through forums, mee9ngs and other mediums for the exchange of informa9on and engages in coopera9ve programming and ini9a9ves through various ac9vi9es and func9ons.
How Do I Join?
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To join any Lander student organiza#on, a student must maintain a full #me course load and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Most Greek organiza#ons require a higher GPA to join. • The Na9onal Pan-‐Hellenic Council may have formal intake during the fall semester, spring semester, or both. Poten9al members must already possess college credit hours and a Lander GPA; the number of required hours and the minimum ins9tu9onal GPA varies among the fraterni9es and sorori9es. • Interested poten9al members should look for flyers adver9sing events from each of the NPHC chapters. The membership selec9on process is the most secre9ve of all three councils.
Alpha Kappa Alpha
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ΑΚΑ
Nickname: AKAs Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green Mo;o: By culture and by merit Chartered Year: 1977 President: Meagan Smalls
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is the first Greek-‐le;ered organiza9on established by African-‐American college-‐educated women. The Lambda Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on the Lander University campus in 1977 by 12 collegiate women. Every since its chartering, the chapter has served numerous ini9a9ves including its current administra9on, "Global Leadership Through Timeless Service." The chapter's annual programs include "Let's Talk Greek," "Professional Women: Open Forum," "How to be Safe," "Pink Goes Red," and programs for Black History Month and Domes9c Violence Awareness. The Lambda Lambda Chapter was the 2010-‐2011 Lander University Organiza9on of the Year and the 2010-‐2011 Lander University Community Service Organiza9on of the Year. You can find members of Alpha Kappa Alpha on campus as Presiden9al Ambassadors, EXPO Orienta9on Leaders, members of the Blue Key Na9onal Honor Society, members of Lander Business Professional Society, tutors in the Academic Success Center, workers in the Wri9ng Center and TRACS Technology Center, and workers with Lander Media through WLGTV, XLR-‐Lander Radio, and The Forum student newspaper. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are con9nuously dedicated to fostering sisterhood, scholarship, and service to ALL mankind.
Delta Sigma Theta
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The Kappa Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was chartered on the campus of historical Lander University on May 17th, 1973 by fourteen illustrious collegiate women. These fourteen young women recognized the need for public service at Lander University and the Greenwood County area. Kappa Gamma was the first NPHC organiza9on on Lander’s Campus and since its organizing it has provided great support to the campus of Lander University. The ladies of the Kappa Gamma Chapter constantly provide engaging programs year round that highlight: economic development, educa9onal development, interna9onal awareness and involvement, physical and mental, and poli9cal awareness and involvement. Notable programs are; All about the Benjamins, Workout with the Deltas, REDZ go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, Project Rainbow and many more. It has been the recipient of numerous awards since its charter including; community service organiza9on of year, organiza9on of the year, program of the year, and organiza9on of the year for civic engagement. The Kappa Gamma chapter members take pride in having provided assistance and promoted academic excellence on the campus of Lander University for the past 30 years.
ΔΣΘ Nickname: Deltas Colors: Crimson and Cream Mo;o: Intelligence is the torch of wisdom Chartered Year: 1973 President: Kimberly Davis
Kappa Alpha Psi
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ΚΑΨ Nickname: Kappas, K A Psi Colors: Crimson and Cream Mo;o: Achievement in every field of human endeavor Chartered Year: 2002 President: Lorenzo Myers
Omicron Nu Chapter History January 19th, 2002 – The Victory Chapter. The history of the Omicron Nu chapter is a story of tremendous struggle. The Brothers of the Omicron Nu chapter are commonly known as the “best kept secret” in the Southeastern Province. The Brothers of Omicron Nu chapter realizes that the chapter is young, and it has a great task ahead of itself. The chapter realizes that it must perform in a manner of perfection. The brothers are excited about the future of the chapter, and the chapter yields deference to those who toiled and strove before them. Omicron Nu - We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt.
Phi Beta Sigma
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ΦΒΣ Nickname: Sigmas Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White Mo;o: Culture for service and service for humanity Chartered Year: 1998 President: Marcus Brown
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded by three dis9nguished African-‐American males on January 9, 1914 on the campus of Howard University, Washington, DC. The fraternity was founded on three principles Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service that embodies the fraternity’s mo;o, “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.” Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated is a dis9nguished organiza9on comprised of unique dis9nguished and diverse men; ranging from poli9cians, educators, entertainers and many more. The Alpha Tau Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Lander University in 1998. The lineage of Alpha Tau Alpha comes from a long line of men that has held the mo;o and principles of the fraternity through their academic achievement and service to their community. For further informa9on, check out Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Interna9onal website at www.pbs1914.org
Zeta Phi Beta
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920 on the Campus of Howard University, by five women known as the Five Pearls. Our principles are Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood. The Delta Mu Chapter located here at Lander University was chartered on November 13, 1982. We focus on things like March of Dimes, Relay for Life, and Breast Cancer Awareness. We also bring some of na9onal programs to the Greenwood Community such as Storks Nest. Storks Nest is an ini9a9ve to educate pregnant women about the importance of prenatal care and also providing these women with different baby items. As a “Community Conscious Ac9on-‐Oriented Organiza9on” our main focus is giving back and bringing posi9ve things to Lander University.
ΖΦΒ Nickname: Zetas Colors: Royal Blue and White Mo;o: A community conscious, ac9on-‐oriented organiza9on Chartered Year: 1982 President: Jakeyla James