It’s all Greek to me
It’s that time of year again. The fraternities and sororities of Utah State University are vying to attract as many students to their houses as they possibly can during the week of Greek Recruitment.
Last year only 2 percent of the student body were members of fraternities or sororities. Many of the organizations are hoping to increase their numbers this year.
Courtney Michaels, the Panhellenic vice president of recruitment, said the Greek system has been on USU’s campus for over 70 years and offers opportunities for leadership, social interaction, responsibility and service. It also increases chances of building strong relationships with those involved.
“It’s something that is with you your whole life and really adds to it,” she said. The Greek community supports on-campus functions such as student body elections, homecoming events, street painting, football game attendance competitions between houses and Greek Week in April.
The schedule for Greek Recruitment week is as follows.
Fraternities
The recruitment house tours for fraternities were last week, but there are still plenty of activities for men interested in joining.
Tuesday through Thursday – Each house has its own activities for recruitment. To find out where and when they are, visit the Taggart Student Center, Room 326.
Friday – Bid night for the fraternities will be Friday. Men can pick up their bids in the TSC, Room 326 after 10:30 a.m. that day. At 6 p.m. the same night is the “running of the hill.
Sororities
The sororities have had tables on the TSC patio beginning last week and will continue to share information and ice cream this week.
Tuesday – the orientation barbecue will be held on the TSC patio at 6 p.m. where women can register for $10, receive all necessary information about recruitment and participate in activities.
Wednesday – House tours for the sororities will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the TSC Sunburst Lounge where those interested can meet chapter members and see their houses.
Thursday – Philanthropy Night will provide service opportunities for all interested in joining the chapters.
Friday – Preference Night when all women choose their houses.
Saturday – at noon, in the TSC Sunburst Lounge women who have been chosen to join the chapters will be given bids to join the houses.