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2 WELCOME TO BEAVER NATION! Joining a fraternity or sorority can be one of the best ways to find your home away from home at Oregon State and make a large campus feel much smaller. There are 46 chapters on campus that are a member of one of five communities: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), and the Unified Greek Council (UGC), orthe Collective Greek Council (CGC). We believe there is a place for everyone in our diverse community of over 3,100 students. Fraternities and sororities have a rich history at OSU and have been on campus for over 135 years. The first national organization, Alpha Tau Omega, was established on campus in Our community shares several core principles: Friendship, Scholarship, Leadership, Inclusivity, Philanthropy and Service. The community shared vision statement is: United by a common bond, we are a diverse community dedicated to scholarship, leadership and service. Our members live these values each day and strive toward this vision in the events and programs they plan and in the membership experiences our chapters offer. Membership in a fraternity or sorority not only allows you to get more involved at OSU, but also within the local Corvallis community. Studies show that students who are engaged with student organizations, like fraternities and sororities, are more successful academically and are more likely to graduate. College is a time to build memories and gain friends that will last a lifetime. We know that college is full of choices, and we are glad you ve made the choice to get to know our chapters. We urge you to get to know our organizations for yourself and make the best decision for you about which group to join. Please take time to browse through this publication and acquaint yourself with all that fraternity and sorority life has to offer. If you re still not sure if going Greek is right for you, we encourage you to learn more about these organizations by checking out the fall recruitment/membership intake processes. Once again, welcome to Oregon State University. We offer you our best wishes for every success during your time here. And get used to saying it Go Beavs! 2 3

3 Sororities & Fraternities at OSU share six core community values: Scholarship: Fraternities and sororities at Oregon State University strive for academic excellence. Each chapter has specific grade requirements for students to achieve and maintain active membership and provides their members with resources to promote academic success. Fraternity and sorority membership offers many options to help new members transition academically from high school to college, including educational programs and workshops, study hours, tutoring programs, and more. As a result, the All-Greek GPA is consistently at or above the All-Undergraduate average. Leadership: Developing leadership skills in all members is a fundamental goal of every organization. Fraternities and sororities offer a variety of leadership positions within their chapters and opportunities also exist in the Fraternity/Sorority Community at large. Members are also leaders on campus, currently holding leadership positions in over 260 student organizations at OSU. Inclusivity: United by a common bond, the OSU Greek community is a diverse community that strives for inclusivity of all people regardless of race, culture, identity, gender, or sexual orientation. We hope to promote a welcoming environment for all students on campus where all members and guests feel supported and accepted. Philanthropy: Fraternities and sororities sponsor a variety of philanthropic fundraisers that raise over $200,000 annually to support local and national nonprofit organizations. These fundraisers include athletic tournaments, haunted houses, lip sync competitions, and more. Community Service: In conjunction with philanthropy, each fraternity and sorority participates in numerous community service events each year to engage with the Corvallis and surrounding communities. Last year, OSU s Fraternity and Sorority Community logged more than 52,000 hours of community service. Commitment to civic engagement encourages growth as servant leaders and allows members to help others in the world around us. Friendship: With a large student body at OSU, it is easy for new students to be overwhelmed with life on campus. Fraternity and sorority membership eases the transition and enriches the college experience by encouraging the development of sincere relationships within a tight-knit community of over 3,100 students. The lifelong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood made in fraternities and sororities are unmatched by any other student organization. 4 5

4 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nickname: Deltas, DST Founding: January 13th, 1913 at Howard University Colors: Crimson & Cream National Programs: Delta GEMS & Social Action Website: Notable Members: Loretta Lynch & Angela Bassett GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Contact: Capreece Kelsaw, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), also known as the Divine 9 or D9, is the governing council for the historically African-American fraternities and sororities at OSU. NPHC chapters are in inclusive, you aren t required to identify with a specific racial identity to qualify for membership. Fraternities and sororities affiliated with the NPHC do not participate in a formal recruitment process. NPHC chapters identify new members throughout the year, engaging in a membership intake process semiannually. If you are interested in a sorority or fraternity connected to this council, it s important to be on the lookout for their events, introduce yourself when they are tabling, and reach out to them based on the contact information listed next to their chapter profile entry. NPHC organizations typically do not accept a student for membership until the student has completed at least hours of college credit with a minimum grade point average. Save the Date! Fall 2017 Events NPHC Tabling: Thursday, September 28 at the SEC Plaza NPHC Informational: Friday, September 29 at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Culutral Center The following NPHC fraternities and sororities have established charters at OSU but do not currently have any undergraduate members, however, joining opportunities may exist. If you are interested in any of the below organizations, please contact the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life at cfsl@oregonstate.edu or for more information. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Sigmas, PBS Founding: January 9th, 1914 at Howard University Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White Philanthropy: March of Dimes, I Am My Brother s Keeper Website: Notable Alumni: Dr. George Washington Carver, James Weldon Johnson, & President Kwame Nkrumah Contact: Demetrius Watts, oregonstatesigmas@gmail.com Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. Nickname: Zetas Founding: January 16th, 1920 at Howard University Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White Philanthropy: March of Dimes, Storks Nest, National Education Foundation Website: Notable Alumnae: Zora Neal Hurston & Sheryl Underwood Contact: Courtney Jackson, zphib.xu@gmail.com Financial Information NPCH organizations charge a onetime initiation fee, and may have NPHC chapters are unhoused and use the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center as a central place to meet These events are a great annual chapter membership dues. and host events. See a map on page 31 for the location opportunity to meet the D9 The below is an estimated range that of this center. chapters and learn about the is collected annually from the NPHC history of these organizations and chapters at OSU. the joining requirements. Visit for more information on these $650-$1500 (initiation fee) Chapter membership fee range: 6 organizations and how to join. 7

5 Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. Nickname: APiO Founding: September 1st, 1994 at University of North Carolina Colors: Fire Red, New Grass Green, & Maize Yellow Philanthropy: National Indian Education Association Website: GPA Requirement: 2.3/4.0 Contact: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. Nickname: KDChi Founding: April 6th, 1987 at Texas Tech University Colors: Pink & Maroon Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Website: GPA Requirement: 2.45/4.0 Contact: Unified Greek Council (UGC) The Unified Greek Council (UGC) is the governing council for the culturally based and multicultural fraternities and sororities at OSU, including chapters with Latinx interest, South-Asian interest, and Native American membership interests. UGC chapters are inclusive, you don t need to identify with a specific cultural or racial identity to qualify for membership. Fraternities and sororities affiliated with UGC do not participate in a formal recruitment process and identify new members throughout the year, engaging in a membership intake process semiannually. If you are interested in a sorority or fraternity connected to this council, it s important to be on the lookout for their events, introduce yourself when they are tabling, and reach out to them based on the contact information listed next to their chapter profile entry. Visit stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/ugc for more information on these organizations and how to join. The UGC chapters are unhoused and often meet at one of the cultural and resource centers on campus such as the Native American Longhouse, Asian Pacific Cultural Center, Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez, and more. See a map on page 31 for a full listing of these centers. Save the Date! Fall 2017 Events UGC Meet and Greet: Wednesday, September 20 at SEC Involvement Lounge Come out and meet the members of the UGC community and learn more about each UGC chapter. Financial Information UGC organizations charge individual membership dues each term. The below is an estimated range for term dues that is collected annually from the UGC chapters at OSU. Chapter membership fee range: $35-$350/term Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Nickname: DPO Founding: December 6th, 1998 at University of Houston Colors: Red, Black, & Silver Philanthropy: Children s Literacy and Education Website: dpoosu.wix.com/dpoosu Contact: dpo.osu@gmail.com Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Nickname: Gammas Founding: January 25th, 1993 at Arizona State University Colors: Forest Green, Navy Blue & White Philanthropy: Mentoring the Youth Website: stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/gao_kappa Contact: Maricela Valenzuela, kappa@gammaalphaomega.com Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: ODPhi Founding: November 25th, 1987 at Texas Tech University Colors: Scarlet & Silver Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Website: GPA requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: Brandon Moses, recruitment.alphatheta@omegadeltaphi.org Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Sig Rho Founding: August 16th, 1996 at University of Pennsylvania Colors: Red, Black, & Green Philanthropy: SOS Children s Villages Website: osu.sigrho.com GPA Requirement: 2.0/4.0 Contact: Michael Chea, takedown@sigmabetarho.com 8 9

6 Chi Theta Phi Founding: February 14th, 2013 at Oregon State University Colors: Aquamarine Blue & Tangerine Orange Website: Recruitment Contact: Sydney Leigh Smith, Recruitment Interest: Graphic Design, Apparel Design, Interior Design, or Merchandising Management majors, or anyone with a creative mind and interest in design and art. Phi Sigma Rho Founding: September 24th, 1984 at Purdue University Colors: Wine Red & Silver Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Website: phirholove.wix.com/phisigmarhoosu Recruitment Contact: Katherine Bajno (bajnok@oregonstate. edu), Amanda Crawford (crawfama@oregonstate.edu), and Marissa Bertuccio (bertucma@oregonstate.edu) Recruitment Interest: Science, Math and Engineering Collective Greek Council (CGC) The Collective Greek Council is the governing council for Greek-lettered organizations with various academic and interest-based membership. Collective Greek Council chapters do not participate in a formal recruitment process and identify new members throughout the year, engaging in informal membership recruitment processes semi-annually. If you are interested in a sorority or fraternity connected to this council, it is important to be on the lookout for their events, introduce yourself when they are tabling, and reach out to them based on the contact information listed next to their chapter profile entry. Chi Theta Phi and Sigma Delta Omega are each local organizations that were founded at Oregon State and remain the only chapters in existance of these organizations. Visit for more information on these organizations and how to join. CGC chapters are unhoused and often meet in the Memorial Union or in the buildings where members have the majority of their classes. Save the Date! 2017 CGC Recruitment Events Tabling and Informational Event: Thursday, September 21 Social Event: Friday, September 22 These events are a great opportunity to come out and meet the members of the CGC community. Interested students will have the chance to learn more about each CGC chapter and joining opportunities that exist. Financial Information CGC organizations charge individual membership dues each term. The below is an estimated range for term dues that is collected annually from the CGC chapters at OSU. Chapter membership fee range: $60-$170/term Delta Lambda Phi Nickname: DLP Founding: October 15th, 1986 in Washington D.C. Colors: Green, Gold, & White Philanthropy: The Trevor Project Website: Notable Alumni: Todd Gloria & Kevin Massey GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: osu.colony@dlp.org Recruitment Interest: DLP welcomes any man within the LGBTQ+ community as well as allies and otherwise openminded individuals. Seeking gentlemen who exhibit integrity, diversity, service and justice. Sigma Delta Omega Nickname: SDO Founding: April 5th, 2006 at Oregon State University Colors: Green, Blue, & Gold Philanthropy: STEM Academy Website: sigmadeltaomega.com GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Ali Hentzel hentzela@oregonstate.edu Recruitment interest: Women who are passionate about science or are studying any of the sciences

7 Alpha Chi Omega Nickname: Alpha Chi or AChiO Address: 310 NW 26th St Founding: October 15th, 1885 at DePauw University Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Philanthropy: Preventing Domestic Violence Website: Notable Alumnae: Condelezza Rice & Trista Sutter GPA Requirement: 2.5/3.0 Alpha Phi Nickname: Aphi Address: 357 NW 25th St Founding: September 18th, 1872 at Syracuse University Colors: Silver & Bordeaux Philanthropy: Women s Heart Health Website: alphaphi.org Notable Alumnae: Jennifer Joines, Georgia Neese Clark Gray, & Olivia Jordan Panhellenic Council (PHC) The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the governing body for the 12 traditionally housed sororities at OSU. The council consists of 11 chapters that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and one associate member, Sigma Alpha, which is an agriculturally based sorority. The Panhellenic Council will host its annual fall formal recruitment process at the beginning of fall term 2017 over the first and second weekends of school. This is the only time throughout the school year where all PHC chapters will be accepting new members. Save the Date! 2017 PHC Fall Formal Recruitment Events Registration Closes: Tuesday, September 19 Prospective New Member Orientation: Thursday, September 21 Sisterhood Round: Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 Philanthropy Round: Sunday, September 24 Chapter Round: Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 Preference Round: Sunday, October 1 Bid Day: Monday, October 2 Financial Information PHC organizations charge a variety of individual membership dues each term. The below is an estimated range for the type of membership dues that is collected annually from the PHC chapters at OSU. Alpha Gamma Delta Nickname: AGD Address: 360 NW 26th St Founding: May 30th, 1904 at Syracuse University Colors: Red, Buff, & Green Philanthropy: Type 1 Diabetes & Fighting Hunger Website: Notable Alumnae: Betty White, Elizabeth Corbett, & Judy Topinka GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Alpha Omicron Pi Nickname: AOII Address: 127 NW 13th St Founding: January 2nd, 1897 at Barnard College Colors: Cardinal Red Philanthropy: Arthritis Research and Education (Arthritis Foundation) Website: Notable Alumnae: Gayle Fitzpatrick Chi Omega Nickname: Chi O Address: 2240 NW Van Buren Ave Founding: April 5th, 1895 at University of Arkansas Colors: Cardinal & Straw Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Website: chiomega.com Notable Alumnae: Angela Kinsley & Lucy Liu GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Delta Delta Delta Nickname: Tri Delta Address: 340 NW 26th St. Founding: November 27th, 1888 at Boston University Colors: Blue, Gold, & Silver Philanthropy: St. Jude Children s Research Hospital Website: Notable Alumnae: Joanna García, Elizabeth Banks, & Katie Couric GPA Requirement: 3.14/4.0 To register for PHC Fall Formal Recruitment, Chapter Membership Range per year: visit: Initiation: $250-$2,250 (Average: $1,102) panhelleniccouncil ($45 registration fee) Live-In: $6,000-$7,560 (Average: $6,780) Live-Out: $392-$1,503 (Average: $887) 12 13

8 Delta Gamma Nickname: DG, Delta G, Dee Gee Address: 8715 NW 23rd St. Founding: December 25th, 1873 at Lewis School for Girls Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue Philanthropy: Service for Sight Website: Notable Alumnae: Sabrina Bryan, Erin Condren, & Joan Lunden Kappa Kappa Gamma Nickname: Kappa Address: 1335 NW Van Buren Ave Founding: October 13th, 1870 at Monmouth College Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental Website: oregonstate.kappa.org Notable Alumnae: Sophia Bush, Kate Spade, & Mariska Hargitay GPA Requirement: 2.5/40 Kappa Alpha Theta Nickname: Theta Address: 465 NW 23rd St. Founding: January 27th, 1870 at DePauw University Colors: Black & Gold Philanthropy: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Website: Notable Alumnae: Tori Burch, Sheryl Crow, & Laura Bush GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Sigma Alpha Nickname: Sisters in Agriculture Founding: January 26th, 1978 at Ohio State University Colors: Emerald & Maize Philanthropy: Agriculture in the Classroom Website: Notable Alumnae: Ann Huling Mathews, Cindie Davis, & Marilyn Burns Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship among its members. Our 80+ chapters across the nation strive to cultivate professional women in agriculture, foster academic excellence and professional development, and encourage networking and lifelong bonds for women leading the agricultural industry. Kappa Delta Nickname: KD Address: 305 NW 25th street Founding: October 23rd, 1897 at State Female Normal Colors: Pearl White & Emerald Green Philanthropy: Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) Website: http: // Notable Alumnus: Leigh Anne Tuohy GPA Requirement: 3.1/4.0 Sigma Kappa Nickname: SK Address: 231 NW 26th Street Founding: November 9th, 1874 at Colby College Colors: Lavender & Maroon Philanthropy: Sigma Kappa Foundation & Alzheimer s Association Website: oregonstate.sigmakappa.org Notable Alumnus: Donna King GPA Requirement: 2.55/

9 Acacia (AKAK) Address: 2857 NW Van Buren Avenue Founding: May 12th, 1904 at University of Michigan Colors: Black & Old Gold Philanthropy: Shriner s Children s Hospital Website: oregonstateacacia.acaciaconnect.org Notable Alumni: Lee Kearney & Gary Patterson Recruitment Contact: Jon Weinberg, weinbergj@oregonstate.edu or Joey Orton, ortonj@oregonstate.edu Delta Chi Nickname: D Chi Address: 203 NW 13th Street Founding: October 13th, 1890 at Cornell University Colors: Red & Buff Philanthropy: Jimmy V Foundation Website: Notable Alumni: Ashton Kutcher, Jack Del Rio, & Ron Mix GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Mark Cepeda, cepedam@oregonstate.edu Interfraternity Council (IFC) The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body for the 21 traditionally housed fraternities at OSU. Fraternities affiliated with the IFC participate in a fall recruitment process in addition to recruiting informally year-round. The IFC will host a fall recruitment process at the beginning of fall term 2017 over the first week of school. There are several events that are hosted by the IFC to start the week then individual chapters host their own open invitation events throughout the rest of the week. To register for IFC Fall Recruitment and view a full listing of all chapter events, visit the IFC website to register on Chapter Builder Registering for the IFC Recruitment process is FREE! Save the Date! 2017 IFC Recruitment Events IFC Fraternity Presentations and Open Houses: Thursday, September 21st IFC Fraternity Presentations and Open Houses: Friday, September 22nd IFC Field Day: Saturday, September 23rd Chapter Events: Sunday, September 24th-Thursday, September 28th Jump Day: Friday, September 29th Financial Information IFC organizations charge a variety of individual membership dues each term. The below is an estimated range for the type of membership dues that is collected annually from the IFC chapters at OSU. Chapter Membership Range per year: Initiation: $150-$500 (Average: $325) Live-In: $5,472-$9,000 (Average: $7,286) Live-Out: $750-$2,250 (Average: $1,500) Alpha Sigma Phi Nickname: Alpha Sig Address: 527 NW 23rd St. Founding: December 6th, 1845 at Yale University Colors: Cardinal & Stone Philanthropy: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Website: Notable Alumni: Warren Buffet, John Kasich, & Tom Watson Recruitment Contact: Robert Woodruff, woodrufr@oregonstate.edu Alpha Tau Omega Nickname: ATO Address: 309 NW 26th St Founding: September 11th, 1865 at Virginia Military Institute Colors: Azure Blue, Old Gold, Kelly Green, White Philanthropy: Stars and Stripes Website: Notable Alumni: Lee Corso, Cris Collinsworth, & Papa John GPA Requirement: 2.6/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Kyle Walker, walkerky@oregonstate.edu Delta Tau Delta Nickname: Delt, Delts Founding: Late 1858 at Bethany College Colors: Purple & Yellow Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Website: delts.org Notable Alumni: Ken Austin, John Elway, & Will Ferrell Recruitment Contact: Brandon Swenson, swensonb@oregonstate.edu Delta Upsilon Nickname: DU Address: 235 NW 25th Street Founding: November 4th, 1834 at Williams College Colors: Sapphire Blue & Old Gold Philanthropy: Global Service Initiative Notable Alumni: Linus Pauling & Ralph Coleman GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Chris Morris, morrchri@oregonstate.edu and Jared Vsetecka, Vseteckj@oregonstate.edu 16 17

10 Kappa Delta Rho Nickname: KDR Founding: May 17th, 1905 at Middlebury College Colors: Princeton Orange & Middlebury Blue Philanthropy: B+ Foundation Website: Noteable Alumni: Ari Fleischer & Greg Booth Coe Recruitment Contact: Bryce Robinson, Phi Delta Theta Nickname: Phi Delts Address: 120 NW 13th Street Founding: December 26, 1848 at Miami University Colors: Argent & Azure (White and Blue) Philanthropy: Be The Match & ALS Website: Notable Alumni: Terry Baker, Burt Reynolds, & Neil Armstrong Recruitment Contact: Jackson Van Winkle, edu or Brody Sales, Kappa Sigma Nickname: K Sig Address: 354 NW 25th Street Founding: December 10th, 1869 at University of Virginia Colors: Scarlet, White, & Emerald Philanthropy: Military Heroes Foundation Website: Notable Alumni: Edward Allworth, Kyle Carpenter & Jimmy Buffett Recruitment Contact: Luke Fectaeu, fectaeul@oregonstate.edu Phi Gamma Delta Nickname: FIJI Address: 348 NW 25th St. Founding: May 1st, 1848 at Jefferson College Colors: Royal Purple Philanthropy: Jackson Street Youth Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, Heartland Humane Society National Philanthropy: The Red Cross Website: Notable Alumni: Philip H. Knight, John Gottschalk, & Calvin Coolidge GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Kyle Darby, darbyk@oregonstate.edu 18 Lambda Chi Alpha Nickname: Lambda Address: 1015 NW Monroe Avenue Founding: November 2nd, 1909 at Boston University Colors: Purple, Green, & Gold Philanthropy: Community Outreach Inc. (local) and Feeding America Inc. (national) Website: Notable Alumni: President Harry S. Truman, Bill Rasmussen, & Kenny Chesney Recruitment Contact: Alan Waggoner and Charlie Callen at recruitment@lcaosu.com Phi Kappa Psi Nickname: Phi Psi Address: 140 NW 13th Street Founding: February 19th, 1852 at Jefferson College Colors: Cardinal Red & Hunter Green Philanthropy: Special Ops Survivors Website: PhiPsi.Org Notable Alumni: Woodrow Wilson, Zach Braff, & Mike Bloomberg GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact Burton Jaursch, jaurschb@oregonstate.edu or Matt Dziedzic, dziedzim@oregonstate.edu 19

11 Pi Kappa Alpha Nickname: PIKE Address: 209 NW 14th St. Founding: March 1, 1868 at University of Virginia Colors: Garnet & Old Gold Philanthropy: Fireman s Challenge Website: Notable Alumni: Tim McGraw, Jon Stewart, & Bobby Bowden Recruitment Contact: Spencer Stauffer, stauffes@oregonstate.edu Sigma Chi Nickname: Beta Pi Address: 312 NW 25th Street Founding: June 28, 1855 at Miami University Colors: Blue & Old Gold Philanthropy: Huntsman Cancer Institute Website: Notable Alumni: Brad Pitt, Richard Campo & David Letterman Recruitment Contact: Peyton King, kingpey@oregonstate.edu, or Matt D Amore, damorem@oregonstate.edu Sigma Pi Nickname: Sig Pi Address: 410 NW 25th Street Founding: February 26th, 1897 at Vincennes University Colors: Lavender & White with Gold as an auxiliary Philanthropy: The Amazing Day Foundation (suicide awareness and prevention) Website: Notable Alumni: Tony Romo, Jack Lazar, & Jeff Arnett Recruitment Contact: Elijah Childs, childse@oregonstate.edu NEW FRATERNITIES coming in The following two organization will be joining the IFC community in the school year. To learn more about becoming a founding father for one of these two groups, contact their recruitment contact listed below. Pi Kappa Phi Nickname: Pi Kapp Address: 2111 NW Harrison Blvd Founding: December 10, 1924 at College of Charleston Colors: Blue & Gold Philanthropy: The Ability Experience Website: Noteable Alumnus: Randy Owen GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact Collin Miller, millcoll@oregonstate.edu Sigma Nu Nickname: SNu, Sig Nu Address: 143 NW 10th Street Founding: January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military Institute Colors: Gold, Black, & White Philanthropy: St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project & American Heart Association Website: SigmaNuOSU.org Notable Alumni: Harrison Ford, Paul Rudd & Bob Barker GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Drew Campbell, campbea5@oregonstate.edu Tau Kappa Epsilon Nickname: TKE, Teeks Address: 1460 NW Van Buren Avenue Founding: January 10th 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University Colors: Cherry Red & Grey Philanthropy: St. Jude Children s Research Hospital Website: osutekes.com Notable Alumni: Terry Bradshaw, Ronald Reagan, & Aaron Rodgers GPA: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Pedro UO, usabiagp@oregonstate.edu, or Ryan Byrne, byrnery@oregonstate.edu Farmhouse Fraternity Founding: April 15, 1905 at University of Missouri Colors: Green, Gold, & White Philanthropy: Leukemia-Lymphoma Society & Be the Match Website: Notable Alumnus: Evan Williams & Cory Gardner GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Braden Wilson, braden@farmhouse.org Coming October 2017 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Nickname: SAE Address: 2929 NW Harrison Blvd, Founding: March 9, 1856 Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold Philanthropy: Tug-of-War for Mario PastegaHouse Website: Notable Alumni: Troy Aikman, Pete Carrol, & Phil Jackson Recruitment Contact: Kyle Schrandt, schrandk@oregonstate.edu, Jackson Schleicher, schleija@oregonstate.edu Sigma Phi Epsilon Nickname: Sig Ep Address: 224 NW 26th Street Founding: November 1, 1901 at Richmond College Colors: Dark Red & Royal Purple Philanthropy: Community Outreach, Inc. (COI) Website: osuspe.chapterspot.com Notable Alumni: Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Suess), John Goodman & Mike Rich GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Kevin Nguyen nguykevi@oregonstate.edu, or Max Oppenheimer Oppenhem@oregonstate.edu Theta Chi Nickname: TC Address: 361 NW 26th Street Founding: April 10, 1856 at Norwich University Colors: Military Red & White Philanthropy: United Service Organizations Website: Notable Alumni: Steven Spielberg, Bill Grimes & Dick Fosbury GPA Requirement: 2.8/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Christian Moor moorc@oregonstate.edu Beta Theta Pi Founding: August 8th, 1839 at Miami University (Ohio) Colors: Light Pink & Light Blue Website: Notable Alumni: John Wooden & Bruce Nordstrom GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Josh Fuentes, josh.fuentes@betas.org Coming January

12 22 GREEK SPEAK Active: A fully initiated undergraduate member of a fraternity or sorority. Alumnus/Alumna: A member of a fraternity or sorority who has graduated from college. Bid: A formal invitation to membership in a fraternity or sorority. Big: An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority who serves as a mentor to a Potential/Prospective New Member, guiding them through the new member program and initiation. Chant: A call used by members of culturally-based organizations or NPHC chapters to acknowledge or gain the attention of others; some organizations have more than one chant. Chapter: The local collegiate membership unit of a national or international fraternity or sorority. Collective Greek Council: New governing council community in for the four formerly Independent Chapters at OSU. Crossing: Ceremony during which new members of culturally-based and historically black Greek-letter organizations become active, life-long members of their organization. Dues: The monetary costs of membership in a fraternity or sorority that are used to fund the costs of operations, events, and other activities. Governing Council: Peer elected executive board from the member groups within one community. Generally supports and acts as a voice for organizations within it, including being the official liaison between the university and the members of the member organizations. Hazing: Unethical mental or physical abuse and activities that are prohibited by Oregon State University, the local and state government, and all OSU Greek councils and organizations. Please refer to the OSU Code of Student Conduct for the full definition of hazing. Independent Chapter: Fraternities and sororities that are not affiliated with a governing council. Initiation: A traditional ritual or formal ceremony that brings a new member into full Greek membership. Intake: Term for the process by which NPHC and UGC chapters recruit, select, educate, and initiate new members of their organizations. Interfraternity Council (IFC): Peer-elected governing council for traditionally housed fraternities that currently supports 21 men s chapters at OSU. Legacy: An immediate relative of an initiated member of a fraternity or sorority, defined slightly differently by each individual organization. Line: The new member class of a culturally-based or historically black organization. Little: Short for Little Brother/Sister a new member who is being mentored by an older member of their organization. National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC): The governing body of the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, also known as the Divine Nine. Neophyte: A new member of a culturally-based or historically black organization which usually defines that stage between the completion of new member/pledge requirements and being initiated. New Member: An individual who has accepted a bid to join a fraternity or sorority but who has not yet been initiated; also called an associate member. New Member Presentation: A presentation that celebrates and welcomes new members into the Multicultural Greek or NPHC Community. A general set up of a new member presentation consists of welcoming fellow Greeks, local and national chapter history, and revealing of the new member(s). Order of Omega: A national honor society for fraternity and sorority members who maintain a GPA above the All-Greek average, have distinguished themselves as leaders in the OSU Greek community, have exemplary character, and hold either junior or senior academic standing. Panhellenic Council (PHC): Peer-elected governing council for traditionally housed sororities that currently supports 12 women s chapters at OSU. Philanthropy: A fundraising event hosted to raise money for a charitable organization with which the chapter or community has a relationship. Potential New Member (PNM): A person who is interested in joining a Greek-letter organization, and will participate in intake or recruitment. Recruitment Guide (Gamma Chi): A neutral representative of a Panhellenic sorority who temporarily leaves her affiliation to guide and support PNMs through recruitment. Ritual: The traditional rites and ceremonies of a fraternity or sorority; these are almost always private and known only to initiated members of a fraternal organization. Saluting: A unique art of reciting information in a line formation. Members perform intense, in-sync, and sharp movements with greetings attributing to others, honoring accomplishments, or cherishing the cultural history, heritage, and traditions of the organization. Stepping: Stepping is a tradition where members synchronize their moves so that they are performing their own dance moves without music. In stepping the members will clap, stomp with their feet, jump, chant (not to be confused with saluting) and create their own beat by doing so. Stepping is traditionally done by NPHC organizations, but multicultural Greeks are also known to do it. Strolling: Also known as party walking or party walk, is a synchronized dance performed with music by culturally based oragnizations. Unified Greek Council (UGC): The governing body of 6 culturally-based organization designed to unite the diverse organizations and promote multicultural awareness to the OSU community. 23

13 Student Leader Spotlight on RADHIKA SHAH Major: Environmental Science Minor: Oceanography, Environmental Policy OSU Fraternity Alumnus Spotlight on KEN AUSTIN 54 ΔTΔ Ken Austin, the namesake of Austin Hall, is an engineer and entrepreneur that has truly left a mark on the history of Oregon State. Austin graduated in 1954 and with his late wife, Joan Austin, founded A-dec in his hometown of Newberg, Oregon. A-dec, or Austin Dental Equipment Company, went on to become the largest manufacturer of dental equipment in the country. He holds 38 patents in the dental equipment industry. In 1952, Austin became the first Benny Beaver mascot in school history. Austin, and one of his fraternity brothers from Delta Tau Delta, came up with the idea and began this special tradition for OSU. After getting the approval of what was then Oregon State College, Austin made the costume himself and was ready to perform in front of the school for the football season. For his act, he drew inspiration from rodeo clowns he grew up watching in the St. Paul rodeo. Austin carried a revolver around at the games and shot blanks, one time even burning holes into the penalty flag of the referee. Austin, as Benny, would even climb up and sit on top of the goalposts when the opposing team would get close to scoring. More recently, Austin has devoted himself to giving back to his community. He and his wife founded Springbrook Northwest, a drug and alcohol treatment center. He also worked with Rotary International to donate dental units for missionary projects. Austin was not yet satisfied with his philanthropic endeavors, and due to his love of OSU, donated $10 million for the construction of a new building for the business program. This building, which opened in the Fall of 2014, was dedicated in his honor. Radhika s Involvement: Vice President of the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) 2017 Chapter Treasurer for AOII Community Relations Facilitator for West Hall Secretary of West Hall Council Working in the Honors College as a SLUG Staff Member Leading a service project for the Honors College Morning of Service Researcher in the Bernard Zooplankton Ecology Laboratory, and was the URSA- Engage Awardee for last year Committee member for Climate Neutral 2025 through the Student Sustainability Initiative Joining Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII), I went from being an only child to gaining over a hundred sisters. Being in a sorority isn t just about networking and gaining opportunities it s about creating a forever bond that helps you feel less alone. I truly found my home in fraternity and sorority life at OSU

14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What will I get from a fraternity or sorority that I would not get out of any other college organization? Coming to college is one of the major life changes that you will go through. Joining a fraternity or sorority will help make the transition easier. Developing lifelong friendships with other chapter members helps make the campus seem smaller. For many members, these chapters become a home away from home. In addition to the brotherhood/ sisterhood, every chapter is dedicated to enhancing leadership, scholarship, and philanthropy/community service. 2. How do I find the right organization for me? The best way to find your fit is to ask current members of the organization. Recruitment events are a great way to meet people and ask questions. At the end of the day, it matters most that you find a group that you connect with and that shares similar values with you. 3. If I go through membership intake or recruitment, am I guaranteed an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority? Just as you are looking for a perfect fit, these organizations are also looking for great individuals. Membership criteria can change from organization to organization, but all groups will have a minimum GPA requirement; some will be focusing on previous or other campus involvement, others more on community service, leadership experience, etc. The most important thing is to be your genuine self throughout the recruitment/membership intake process and the right organization for you will embrace you for who you are. 4. If I am an international student, can I join a fraternity/ sorority? Yes, anyone who is enrolled at OSU is allowed to pursue membership through recruitment or membership intake. We welcome and encourage international students to take part in Fraternity and Sorority Life. 5. What opportunities for continued involvement are there after I graduate? Fraternity and sorority life is a lifelong commitment with limitless opportunities. Following graduation, many organizations encourage their graduating members to join their local alumni association, as well as regional, district, or national positions and volunteer to support undergraduate members. 6. Do I have to go to all recruitment and membership intake events? What if I can t make it to a recruitment or membership intake event? The best way to find out if an organization is for you, it to attend as many of their events as possible. This will help you see if an organization is a good fit for you. However, it is up to you to attend or choose not attend recruitment events. You should never skip class to attend recruitment events. Your education always comes first. It is a good idea let the recruitment chair know that you would like to attend an event, but that you have time conflicts with the event time. Keep in mind, some organizations require you to meet certain criteria, for example attending an informational program, community service event, etc. before you will be eligible for membership. 7. How much does it cost to join a fraternity or sorority? It is important for potential members and parents to be as informed as possible regarding the costs associated with obtaining a college education. Understanding the financial obligations associated with fraternity and sorority membership is just as important. Each individual joining a fraternity or sorority should be aware of the dues, fees and other expenses that are involved and should consider these when making financial plans to attend college. During the recruitment or membership intake process, a potential member should ask members about the financial obligations and payment options. Each organization sets its own fees and payment schedules. The average cost for the first term of joining an organization is usually higher due to one-time expenses and fees. Specific membership fees and costs are shared during council-sponsored recruitment processes. For housed chapters, dues and live-in fees are usually less than the cost to live on-campus in a residence hall. On each council s page you can see a breakdown of financial costs

15 HOUSING AMENITIES KEY Housed Chapter Name Council Alcohol Prohibited Alcohol Restricted Acacia IFC X Alpha Sigma Phi IFC X Alpha Tau Omega IFC X Delta Chi IFC X Delta Upsilon IFC X FIJI/Phi Gamma Delta IFC X Kappa Sigma IFC X Lambda Chi Alpha IFC X Phi Delta Theta IFC X Phi Kappa Psi IFC X Pi Kappa Alpha IFC X Pi Kappa Phi IFC X Sigma Alpha Epsilon IFC X Sigma Chi IFC X Sigma Nu IFC X Sigma Phi Epsilon IFC X Sigma Pi IFC X Tau Kappa Epsilon IFC X Theta Chi IFC X Alpha Chi Omega PHC X Alpha Gamma Delta PHC X Alpha Omicron Pi PHC X Alpha Phi PHC X Chi Omega PHC X Delta Delta Delta PHC X Delta Gamma PHC X Kappa Alpha Theta PHC X Kappa Delta PHC X Kappa Kappa Gamma PHC X Sigma Kappa PHC X Alcohol Prohibited alcohol is not permitted on chapter property Alcohol Restricted alcohol is permitted on chapter property for members who are 21 Alcohol Permitted alcohol is permitted on chapter property for members who are 21 and social events* with alcohol can be hosted on chapter property Alcohol Permitted The below chart provides an overview of amenities for our housed fraternities and sororities. See a full map of these chapters on the following page. Affiliated Housing Program (AHP): Several housed fraternities and sororities participate in the Affiliated Housing Program which makes them eligible as an exemption from the first-year live-on requirement. First year students who are interested in learning more about joining and living-in one of these homes, check out the program s website: 28 *see the IFC Social Policy for a full description of policies and guidelines for social events. 29 Sprinklers Sleeping Porch/ Bedroom Style House Director/ Resident Advisor Cook/Chef 24 Hr Kitchen/ Kitchenette None X X X X None X X X X None X X X X None X X X X None X X X X Partial X X X X Full X X X Partial X X X X None X X X X Partial X X X X Partial X X X X Partial X X X X Partial X X X X

16 SW 26th St ACACIA NW 28th St NW Harrison Blvd NW Arnold Way NW Taylor Ave Blvd NW 27th St Chintimini Park NW 26th St FIJI NW 25th St NW 23th St NW Taylor Ave NW Polk Ave NW Jackson Ave NW Tyler Ave NW Kings Blvd NW 19th St NW 18th St NW 17th St NW Taylor Ave NW Polk Ave NW Tyler Ave NW 16th St TKE NW 15th St NW Harrison Blvd NW 12th St NW VanBuren Ave NW 11th St Fraternities Acacia AΣΦ Alpha Sigma Phi AΤΩ Alpha Tau Omega ΔΧ Delta Chi ΔΥ Delta Upsilon ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha ΚΣ Kappa Sigma Fiji Phi Gamma Delta ΦΚΨ Phi Kappa Psi ΦΔΘ Phi Delta Theta ΠΚA Pi Kappa Alpha ΠΚΦ Pi Kappa Phi ΣΑΕ Sigma Alpha Epsilon ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon ΣΠ Sigma Pi ΣΧ Sigma Chi ΣΝ Sigma Nu ΤΚΕ Tau Kappa Epsilon ΘΧ Theta Chi 2857 NW Van Buren Ave 527 NW 23rd St 309 NW 26th St 203 NW 13th St 235 NW 25th St 1015 NW Monroe Ave 354 NW 25th St 348 NW 25th St 140 NW 13th St 120 NW 13th St 209 NW 14th St 2111 NW Harrison Blvd 2929 NW Harrison Blvd 224 NW 26th St 410 NW 25th St 312 NW 25th St 143 NW 10th St 1460 NW Van Buren Ave 361 NW 26th St SW Campus NW Monroe Ave NW Jackson Ave SW Campus Way FSL NW Johnson Way Pvy NW Orchard Way Student Legacy Park 1 5 NW Monroe Ave KEC DXrC 4 SW Memorial Pl 3 Goss Stadium V Lib SW Benton Pl 7 Sororities ΑΧΩ Alpha Chi Omega ΑΓΔ Alpha Gamma Delta ΑΟΠ Alpha Omicron Pi ΑΦ Alpha Phi ΧΩ Chi Omega ΔΔΔ Delta Delta Delta ΔΓ Delta Gamma ΚΑΘ Kappa Alpha Theta ΚΔ Kappa Delta ΚΚΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma ΣΚ Sigma Kappa 310 NW 26th St 360 NW 26th St 127 NW 13th St. 357 NW 25th St 2240 NW Van Buren Ave 340 NW 26th St 715 NW 23rd St 465 NW 23rd St 305 NW 25th St 1335 NW Van Buren Ave 231 NW 26th St NW 10th St Cultural & Resource Centers College of Veterinary Medicine SW 30th St SW Washington Way Reser Stadium 2 CHAC 1. Asian & Pacific Cultural Center 2. Centro Cultural César Chávez 3. Etihad Cultural Center 4. Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center 5. Native American Longhouse Eena Haws 6. Pride Center 7. Women's Center SW Jefferson Way 691 SW 26th St 380 Student Experience Center 100 SW Memorial Place 311 SW 26th St SW A Ave 1700 SW Pioneer Place Only 30 of our 46 chapters are housed. Unhoused chapters offer the same membership benefits as housed chapters, and generally meet in the Memorial Union, Cultural & Resource Centers, and in academic buildings throughout campus. Many of our culturally-based chapters use the CRCs as a home base. PS1 SW 17th St SW 15th St

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