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College Is Not What It Used To Be
Posted on August 15, 2011
There are lots of things that are running through your mind and you prepare to send your child off to college. One thing that you might overlook amid the packing, planning and moving is the policies of the university where you’ve enrolled your child. The following message is from the Foundation for Individual Rights in [...]
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Can I Switch or Change My Fraternity Membership?
Posted on February 24, 2011
Some people have asked about what happens to your fraternity membership if you transfer to a different campus. Others have asked about joining a chapter and then deciding that the fit just is not right. Luckily, you do have some options if life leads you in a new direction.
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Should You Worry About Your Child Rushing a Fraternity or Sorority?
Posted on October 21, 2010
If you play the word association game with “fraternities” and “sororities,” what pops into your mind? “National Lampoon’s Animal House”? “Legally Blonde”? Philanthropy? Drinking? For now, forget John Belushi and Reese Witherspoon’s send-up performances, and put aside your biases. After all, the 350,000 undergraduate men who belong to fraternities — and the 268,000 undergraduate women who belong to sororities — think the Greek system is worthwhile, whether they’re interested in community service, leadership, or partying. Here’s what you need to know if your kids are thinking about “rushing”…
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A Son’s Life Saved
Posted on October 15, 2010
October 7, 2010 could have easily been the last day of Mark DePrez’s life. His blood sugar level was through the roof, he developed a stomach virus, his blood test meter was faulty, there was a kink in his insulin pump…and he was in a fraternity house. As recounted by his mother, read the compelling and inspiring full story here.
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Balancing Greek Life and Sports
Posted on February 1, 2010
‘Hawk balances Greek life and hoops
By Geoff Reinhardt
Junior RedHawk basketball guard/forward Antonio Ballard came to Miami University to play collegiate basketball at its highest level. He joined a squad of supportive teammates, strong leaders and rich tradition. But as January of Ballard’s freshman year arrived, he found another outpost with the same credentials of camaraderie [...]continue reading »
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PIKE at FIU Named Volunteer of the Month
Posted on October 26, 2009
The men of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (PIKE) at Florida International University each year strive to lead in the community volunteer arena, especially in the Miami area surrounding the FIU campus. Located just down the street from the Tamiami Tennis Center, the PIKE men in 2009 have been active in assisting players training for the Special Olympics, among other local tennis-related activities.
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A Heroic Effort
Posted on September 14, 2009
In early June, Franklin, Indiana and surrounding areas were hit by several storms and torrential downpours. By noon on Saturday, June 7, the streets were beginning to flood, as was the chapter house basement.
A couple of hours later, two Epsilon Brothers, Nate Sexton and Mat Taylor, became aware neighboring residents were stranded in their homes as flood water from Hurricane Creek continued to rise.
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Fraternity Man Gives Back To His Community
Posted on September 9, 2009
Nate, a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi a student from the University of Cincinnati, wanted to connect to the Jewish Community and make a difference. He took a leadership role in the Hillel Jewish Student Center's "Operation Warm-Up."
"There are no words to describe the feelings that you get when you help someone, just a normal everyday person, in something as simple as medicine, clothing, blankets, books, or food."
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Fraternity Glossary
Posted on July 13, 2009
Are people throwing around words and phrases about fraternities, and you aren't sure what they mean?? Well check out the listing below, it should answer most of your questions- if not let us know!
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Fraternity Brothers in Arms Give to Soldiers and Iraqi Children
Posted on July 8, 2009
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity teach first aid to Iraqi Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts during a recent partnership session. The fraternity "brothers in arms" group meets weekly at Pegasus dining facility on Camp Liberty for fellowship and to make plans for future partnership opportunities with the Iraqi community. The group previously hosted volleyball and basketball games for the Iraqi children and even took them on a field trip to a nearby fire station.
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