WELCOME TO BEAVER NATION!

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3 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 48 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), or our Independent Organizations. We believe there is a place for everyone in our diverse community of over 3,000 students. Fraternities and sororities have a rich history at OSU and have been on campus for over 100 years. The first national organization, Alpha Chi 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 towards 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 book 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! 3

4 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. 4

5 Philanthropy: Fraternities and sororities sponsor a variety of philanthropic fundraisers that raise over $250,000 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 40,000 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 3,000 students. The lifelong bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood made in fraternities and sororities are unmatched by any other student organization. 5

6 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 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 semi-annually. 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! Divine 9 chapters will a host an informational program on Friday, September 30 at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center on campus. This event is a great opportunity to meet the D9 chapters and learn about the history of these organizations and the joining requirements. 6 NPHC chapters are unhoused and use the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center as a central place to meet and host events. See a map on page 31 for the location of this center.

7 ΔΣΘ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nickname: Deltas or DST Founding: January 13, 1913 at Howard University Colors: Crimson & Cream Notable Alumna: Keisha Knight Pulliam GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Contact: ΦΒΣ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Sigmas Founding: January 9, 1914 at Howard University Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White Philanthropy: March of Dimes Notable Alumni: George Washington Carver, A. Philip Randolph & James Weldon Johnson GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: ΖΦΒ Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nickname: Zetas Founding: January 16, 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 GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: 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 organizations below, please contact the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life at 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. 7

8 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 Latino/a, South Asian, 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 the UGC do not participate in a formal recruitment process and identify new members throughout the year, engaging in a membership intake process semi-annually. 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. 8 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.

9 Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc. ΑΠΩ Nickname: APiO Founding: September 1, 1994 at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Colors: Fire Red, New Grass Green, & Maize Yellow Philanthropy: National Indian Education Association Website: facebook.com/oregonstatealphapiomega GPA Requirement: 2.3/4.0 Contact: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. ΚΔΧ Nickname: KDChi Founding: April 6, 1987 at Texas Tech University Colors: Pink & Maroon Philanthropy: American Cancer Society Contact: ΣΒΡ Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Sig Rho Founding: August 16, 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 ΔΦΩ Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Nickname: DPO Founding: December 6, 1998 at University of Houston Colors: Red, Black & Silver Philanthropy: Children s Literacy and Education Website: dpoosu.wix.com/dpoosu GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: dpo.osu@gmail.com ΩΔΦ Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: ODPhi Founding: November 25, 1987 at Texas Tech University Colors: Scarlet & Silver Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates Website: stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/odphi GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Contact: Juan Santiago, santiaju1987@gmail.com ΛΘΦ Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Nickname: Lambdas Founding: December 1, 1975 at Kean College Colors: Brown & White Philanthropy: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Website: GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: Ofelio Resendiz, Jr., nprvicepresident@gmail.com 9

10 Independent Chapters Independent chapters are Greek-lettered organizations with various academic, cultural, and interest-based focuses that have chosen to not have membership in any of the Greek governing bodies. Fraternities and sororities that are independent do not participate in a formal recruitment process and identify new members throughout the year, engaging in a membership recruitment and intake process semi-annually. 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 oregonstate.edu/cfsl for more information about these organizations and how to join. Sigma Delta Omega, Chi Theta Phi & Xi Chi Iota are each local organizations that were founded at Oregon State and remain the only chapters in existence of these organizations. 10 Independent chapters are unhoused and often meet in the Memorial Union or in the buildings where members have the majority of their classes.

11 ΧΘΦ Chi Theta Phi Founding: February 14, 2013 at Oregon State University Colors: Aquamarine Blue & Tangerine Orange Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club Arts Programs & OSU Historical and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection Website: chithetaphi.wix.com/oregonstate GPA Requirement: 2.5 Recruitment Contact: Hannah Norum, ΓΑΩ Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Nickname: Gammas Founding: January 25, 1993 at Arizona State University Colors: Forest Green, Navy Blue & White Philanthropy: Mentoring Youth Website: stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/gao_kappa GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Contact: Maricela Valenzuela, ΦΣP Phi Sigma Rho Founding: September 24, 1984 at Purdue University Colors: Wine Red & Silver Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Website: phirholove.wix.com/phisigmarhoosu GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Amelia Cecchini, Katelyn Willis, ΣΔΩ Sigma Delta Omega Nickname: SDO Founding: April 5, 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, Triangle Founding: April 15, 1907 at University of Illinois Colors: Old Rose & Gray Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity ReStore Website: triangleosu.com Notable Alumni: Steven L Miller, Michael Morhaime & John Wakerly GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Brett Case, casebr@oregonstate.edu ΞXI Xi Chi Iota Founding: December 4, 2014 at Oregon State University Colors: Gold, Silver, & Black Philanthropy: Friends of Pimpollo (FOP) GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: xichiiota@oregonstate.edu Nickname: Xi Chi 11

12 Panhellenic Council (PHC) 2016 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 Fall Formal Recruitment at the beginning of fall term 2016 over the first and second weekends of school. The schedule can be found to the right. PHC FORMAL RECRUITMENT Registration Closes: Wednesday, September 21 (first day of school) Prospective New Member Orientation: Thursday, September 22 Go Greek Days: Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24 Philanthropy Day: Sunday, September 25 Chapter Days: Friday, September 30 & Saturday, October 1 Preference: Sunday, October 2 Bid Day: Monday, October 3 12 To register for PHC Fall Formal Recruitment, visit: stuorgs.oregonstate.edu/phc

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14 ΑΧΩ Alpha Chi Omega Nickname: Alpha Chi Address: 310 NW 26th Street Founding: October 15, 1885 at DePauw University Colors: Scarlet Red & Olive Green Philanthropy: Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) Website: Notable Alumnae: Condoleezza Rice, Whitney Thompson & Jane Anne Jayroe GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 ΑΓΔ Alpha Gamma Delta Nickname: AGD Address: 360 NW 26th Street Founding: May 30, 1904 at Syracuse University Colors: Red, Buff, & Green Philanthropy: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation & Gale s Creek Camp Website: oregonstate.alphagammadelta.org Notable Alumnae: Karen McCullah Lutz, Maria Maunder & Kay Studebaker Allenbaugh GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 (High School Seniors), 2.75/4.0 (Transfer/Collegiate Students) ΑΟΠ Alpha Omicron Pi Nickname: AOII Address: 2310 NW Harrison Avenue Founding: January 2, 1897 at Barnard College Colors: Cardinal Red Philanthropy: Arthritis Foundation Website: oregonstate.alphaomicronpi.org Notable Alumna: Gayle Fitzpatrick GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 (High School Seniors), 2.5/4.0 (Transfer/Collegiate Students) ΑΦ Alpha Phi Nickname: A Phi Address: 357 NW 25th Street Founding: September 18, 1872 at Syracuse University Colors: Silver & Bordeaux Philanthropy: Alpha Phi Foundation Website: Notable Alumnae: Kimberly Williams-Paisley & Terri Ryan GPA Requirement: 2.5/ ΧΩ Chi Omega Address: 2240 NW Van Buren Avenue Founding: April 5, 1895 at University of Arkansas Colors: Cardinal & Straw Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation Website: chiomegaos.wix.com/chiobeavs Notable Alumnae: Angela Kinsley & Lucy Liu GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Nickname: Chi O Delta Delta DeltaΔΔΔ Nickname: Tri Delta Address: 340 NW 25th Street Founding: November 27, 1888 at Boston University Colors: Silver, Gold, & Blue Philanthropy: St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital Website: oregonstate.tridelta.org Notable Alumnae: Elizabeth Banks, Farrah Fawcett & Katie Couric GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 (High School Seniors), 2.75/4.0 (Transfer/Collegiate Students)

15 ΔΓ Delta Gamma Nickname: DG Address: 715 NW 23rd Street Founding: November 25, 1873 at Lewis School for Girls Colors: Bronze, Pink, & Blue Philanthropy: Service for Sight Website: oregonstate.deltagamma.org Notable Alumnae: Sabrina Bryan & Erin Condren GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 KΔ Kappa Delta Nickname: KayDee Address: 305 NW 25th Street Founding: October 23, 1897 at State Female Normal School Colors: Olive Green & Pearl White Philanthropy: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV), & Girl Scouts of the USA Website: oregonstate.kappadelta.org Notable Alumnae: Brooke Anderson, Leigh Anne Roberts Tuohy & Donna Stone GPA Requirement: 2.85/4.00 KAΘ Kappa Alpha Theta Nickname: Theta Address: 465 NW 23rd Street Founding: January 27, 1870 at DePauw University Colors: Black & Gold Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates Website: Notable Alumnae: Tory Burch, Sheryl Crow & Melinda Gates GPA Requirement: 3.2/4.0 (High School Seniors), 2.5/4.0 (Transfer/Collegiate Students) KKΓ Kappa Kappa Gamma Nickname: Kappa Address: 1335 NW Van Buren Avenue Founding: October 13, 1870 at Monmouth College Colors: Light Blue & Dark Blue Philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental Website: oregonstate.kappa.org Notable Alumnae: Kate Spade, Sophia Bush & Ashley Judd GPA Requirement: 2.3/4.0 ΣA Sigma Alpha Founding: January 26, 1978 at Ohio State University Colors: Emerald & Maize Philanthropy: Agriculture in the Classroom Website: sigmaalphaosu.wix.com/xichapter GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 (High School Seniors), 2.5/4.0 (Transfer/Collegiate Students) ΣK Sigma Kappa Nickname: SK Address: 231 NW 26th Street Founding: November 9, 1874 at Colby College Colors: Lavender & Maroon Philanthropy: Sigma Kappa Foundation & Alzheimer s Association Website: oregonstate.sigmakappa.org Notable Alumnae: Donna King GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 15

16 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 IFC FRATERNITY RECRUITMENT IFC Fraternity Tabling Event: Wednesday, September 21 (first day of school) IFC House Tours: Thursday, September 22 & Friday, September 23 Chapter Events: Sunday, September 25 Friday, September 30 Jump Day: Saturday, October 1 The IFC will host a fall recruitment process at the beginning of fall term 2016 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. The schedule can be found at the right. To register for IFC Fall Recruitment and view a full listing of all chapter events, visit the IFC website to download GreekLink, the IFC Recruitment App: oregonstate.edu/ifc 16

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18 Acacia Address: 2857 NW Van Buren Avenue Founding: May 12, 1904 at University of Michigan Colors: Black & Gold Philanthropy: Shriner s Children s Hospital Website: oregonstateacacia.acaciaconnect.org Notable Alumni: Lee Kearney, Ed Ulbrich & Roy C. Clark GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Erik Hahn, hahne@oregonstate.edu Jack Lehman, lehmajam@oregonstate.edu ΑΕΠ Alpha Epsilon Pi Founding: November 7, 1913 at New York University Colors: Blue & Gold Philanthropy: IDF Widows & Orphans Organization Website: AlphaEpsilonPiOregonStateUniversity Notable Alumni: Paul Simon, Mark Zuckerberg & Gene Wilder GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Louis Griffel, louisgriff@gmail.com ΑΣΦ Alpha Sigma Phi Founding: December 6, 1845 at Yale University Colors: Cardinal & Stone Philanthropy: Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN) Notable Alumni: Warren Buffett, Tom Watson & John Kasich GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Fares Salem, salemf@oregonstate.edu, (541) Vitaliy Yurchak, yurchakv@oregonstate.edu, (503) Nickname: A-Sig ΔΧ Delta Chi Address: 203 NW Jackson Avenue Founding: October 13, 1890 at Cornell University Colors: Red & Buff Philanthropy: Jimmy V Foundation Website: Notable Alumni: Ashton Kutcher, Adam Levine, Jack Del Rio & Kevin Costner GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Sam Hester, hesters@oregonstate.edu, (541) Nickname: DChi ΑΤΩ Alpha Tau Omega Nickname: ATO Address: 309 NW 26th Street Founding: September 11, 1865 at Virginia Military Institute Colors: Azure Blue & Old Gold Philanthropy: Project 22 & Paralyzed Veterans of America Website: atosu.org Notable Alumni: J. Erik Johnson, Lewis E. Platt, John A. Young & Guy Fieri GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Kevin Hanna, hannak@oregonstate.edu ΔΛΦ Delta Lambda Phi Nickname: DLP Founding: April 10, 1987 at Georgetown University Colors: Green, Gold, & White Philanthropy: The Trevor Project Website: dlp.org Notable Alumnus: Kevin Massey GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.5 Recruitment Contact: Cory Zimmerman, Zimmermc@oregonstate.edu Seeking gentlemen who exhibit: excellence, integrity, diversity, justice, service, friendship, and commitment. DLP welcomes any man within the LGBTQ+ community as well as allies and otherwise open-minded individuals.

19 ΔΥ Delta Upsilon Nickname: DU Address: 235 NW 25th Street Founding: November 4, 1834 at Williams College Colors: Blue & Gold Philanthropy: Global Service Initiative Website: deltauosu.com Notable Alumni: Linus Pauling, Ralph Coleman & Ulysses S. Grant GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Skylar Baab, ΚΣ Kappa Sigma Nickname: K Sig Address: 354 NW 25th Street Founding: December 10, 1869 at University of Virginia Colors: Scarlet, White, & Emerald Philanthropy: Military Heroes Foundation Website: Notable Alumni: Mark Whitney, Kyle Carpenter & Jimmy Buffett GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Scott Merrill, merrisco@oregonstate.edu FIJI Phi Gamma Delta Nickname: Fiji Address: 348 NW 25th Street Founding: May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College Colors: Royal Purple Philanthropy: United Services Organization, Red Cross Website: thebeaverfiji.com/348/about-fiji Notable Alumni: Johnny Carson, Phil Knight & Calvin Coolidge GPA Requirement: 3.0/4.0 (High School Seniors), GPA above All-Men s Average (Transfer/Collegiate Students) Recruitment Contacts: Trevor Swope, swopet@oregonstate.edu, (503) , Andrew Ibarra, ibarraan@oregonstate.edu, (925) Kappa Delta RhoΚΔΡ Nickname: KDR Founding: May 17, 1905 at Middlebury College Colors: Middlebury Blue & Princeton Orange Philanthropy: B+ Foundation Website: Notable Alumni: Ari Fleischer & Greg Booth Coe GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contact: John Doyle, doylejo@oregonstate.edu ΛΧΑ Lambda Chi Alpha Nickname: Lambda Chi Address: 1015 NW Monroe Avenue Founding: November 2, 1909 at Boston University Colors: Purple, Green & Gold Philanthropy: Community Outreach, Inc. Website: Notable Alumni: Kenny Chesney, McMenamin brothers & Harry Truman GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Gabe Geiser-Sweeney & David Jansen, recruitment@lcaosu.com ΦΚΨ Phi Kappa Psi Nickname: Phi Psi Address: 140 NW 13th Street Founding: February 19, 1852 at Jefferson College Colors: Cardinal Red & Hunter Green Philanthropy: Boys and Girls Club of America, Human Services Resource Center (HSRC) Website: phipsi.org Notable Alumni: Woodrow Wilson, Zach Braff & Tony Horton GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Gabe Manzanares, manzanag@oregonstate.edu, Kurt Reinschmidt, reinschk@oregonstate.edu 19

20 ΠΚΑ Pi Kappa Alpha Founding: March 1, 1868 at University of Virginia Colors: Garnet & Old Gold Philanthropy: Children s Miracle Network Hospitals Website: Notable Alumni: Jimbo Fisher, Tim McGraw & Scott Van Pelt GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Alex Conway & Robert Fruin, OrstPikeRecruitment@gmail.com Nickname: PIKE ΠΚΦ Pi Kappa Phi Address: 2111 NW Harrison Avenue Founding: December 10, 1904 at College of Charleston Colors: White, Gold, & Royal Blue Philanthropy: The Ability Experience Website: Notable Alumnus: Randy Owen GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Erik Burkhead, e-b3@live.com Nickname: Pi Kapp ΣΑΕ Sigma Alpha Epsilon Nickname: SAE Address: 2929 NW Harrison Avenue Founding: March 9, 1856 at University of Alabama Colors: Royal Purple, Nazarene Blue, & Old Gold Philanthropy: Local Corvallis Organizations Website: Notable Alumni: Dierks Bentley, Pete Carrol & William Faulkner GPA Requirement: 2.7/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Chad Casebeer, chad_casebeer@aol.com, (503) , Braden Vogt, bvogt503@gmail.com, (503) ΣΧ Sigma Chi Nickname: n/a Address: 312 NW 25th Street Founding: June 28, 1855 at Miami University Colors: Blue & Old Gold Philanthropy: Doernbecher s Children s Hospital Notable Alumni: Tom Selleck, Drew Brees & David Letterman GPA Requirement: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contacts: Kyle Cox, coxkyl@oregonstate.edu, Nick Stonesifer, stonesin@oregonstate.edu ΣΝ Sigma Nu Nickname: SNu 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 (High School Seniors), 2.85/4.0 (Transfer/Collegiate Students) Recruitment Contact: Mike Jones, jonesm2@oregonstate.edu ΣΦΕ Sigma Phi Epsilon Nickname: SigEp 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 Contacts: Carson Flowers, flowerca@oregonstate.edu, (214) Alex Castaneda, castanea@oregonstate.edu, (503)

21 ΣΠ Sigma Pi Nickname: Sig Pi Address: 410 NW 25th Street Founding: February 26, 1897 at Vincennes University Colors: Purple & Gold Philanthropy: The Amazing Day Foundation Website: sigmapiosu.org Notable Alumni: Tony Romo, Mike Beebe & Herman G. Fisher GPA Requirement: 2.6/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Anthony Otter, TKE Tau Kappa Epsilon Nickname: TeKE Address: 1460 NW Van Buren Avenue Founding: January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan Colors: Cherry & Gray Philanthropy: St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital Website: tketau.wix.com/tketau Notable Alumni: Ronald Regan, Willie Nelson, Terry Bradshaw & Elvis Presley GPA Requirement: 2.75/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Joshua Randolph, randoljo@oregonstate.edu ΘΧ Theta Chi 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: 2.5/4.0 Recruitment Contact: Darren Wilson, dwtwentytwo@gmail.com Address: 361 NW 26th Street 21

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 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 operation, events, and other activities Governing Council: 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 and forbidden mental or physical activities that are strictly prohibited by Oregon State University, the local and state government, and all OSU Greek councils and organizations. Please refer to the Oregon State University Student Conduct Code for the full definition of hazing. Independent Chapter: Fraternities and sororities that are not affiliated with a governing council 22 Initiation: A traditional ritual or formal ceremony that brings a new member into full Greek membership

23 Intake: Term for the process by which NPHC, UGC, and independent 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 (also called a Probate): A presentation that celebrates and welcomes new members into the Multicultural Greek or NPHC Community. A general set up of a new member presentation consist 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 charity, fundraising, or community service event put on by a chapter 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 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. 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. 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

24 Linus Pauling s College Graduation Photo, 1922 OSU Greek Alumni Spotlight on Linus Pauling 24 Linus Pauling was one of the greatest scientists and humanitarians in history, publishing over 1200 academic papers and books, assisting in the founding of quantum chemistry and molecular biology, and being a strong social activist on behalf of world peace and human rights. To date, he remains the only person to have been awarded two unshared Nobel Prizes, for Chemistry (1954) and Peace (1962). In 1922, Pauling graduated from Oregon State University -- then the Oregon Agricultural College -- with a degree in chemical engineering. During his time at OAC, he got involved with a local fraternity, Gamma Tau Beta, and became a founder of the Oregon State chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity when he petitioned to affiliate Gamma Tau Beta with Delta Upsilon. Pauling always spoke highly of his time in fraternity life, writing: My brothers in Gamma Tau Beta and Delta Upsilon helped me to develop my personality and to communicate with other people more effectively. In particular, they encouraged me to participate in the college activities in public speaking and oratory and to develop my confidence in my abilities. Dr. Pauling s legacy at OSU lives on through the Linus Pauling Institute (LPI), a research institute he cofounded that explores how micronutrients and phytochemicals affect human health and chronic disease prevention. LPI has been on OSU s campus since 1996 and in its permanent home in the Linus Pauling Science Center since 2011.

25 Student Leader Spotlight on Rachel Grisham '' model for young children "Being a member of Sigma Delta Omega has allowed me to experience one of the most rewarding opportunities: being a role that remind me so much of myself as a young girl, which allows me to inspire and excite young women to pursue their dreams." Rachel Grisham Public Health: Health Management and Policy Minors: Business Administration, French, and Political Science SDO Recruitment Chair SDO President 2015-Current CAPS Student Advisory Board Member Chair of CAPS Student Advisory Board ASOSU Senator 2014 ASOSU President Pro-Tempore of the Senate ASOSU Executive Director of Operations ASOSU President 2016-Current Greek Alphabet Α Β Γ Δ Ε Ζ Η Θ Ι Κ Λ Μ Ν Ξ Ο Π Ρ Σ Τ Υ Φ Χ Ψ Ω alpha beta gamma delta epsilon zeta eta theta iota kappa lamda mu nu xi omicron pi rho sigma tau upsilon phi Chi psi omega 25

26 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Are fraternities and sororities like what I see on TV and in movies? No. Every fraternity and sorority is different and similar in many ways. Just like anything that is seen on TV, fraternities and sororities are more than just their stereotypes. The best way to find out what a fraternity or sorority is like is to ask current members. 2. If fraternity and sorority life is so great, why don t more people join? Just like any other organization on campus, it s about finding a place where you belong, finding a place that shares or has similar values to yours, finding a connection with the people and organization. Not everyone is going to find a connection to a fraternity or sorority. We do encourage that everyone gives it a try, but we acknowledge that fraternity and sorority life isn t for everyone. 3. How do I find the right chapter for me? The best way is to ask current and past members. 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. 4. If I go through recruitment am I guaranteed an invitation to join a fraternity or sorority? Just as you re looking for a perfect fit, these organizations are also looking for great individuals. Membership criteria can change from chapter to chapter, 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/intake process and the right chapter for you will embrace you for you who you are. 5. If I am an international student, can I join a fraternity/sorority? Yes, anyone who is registered as a full-time student is allow to go through recruitment. We welcome and encourage international students to take part in Fraternity and Sorority Life. 6. What opportunities are there after I graduate? Fraternity and sorority life is a lifetime 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.

27 7. My family has a negative view on fraternity/ sorority life. What can I tell them? We know that there are plenty of misconceptions about Fraternity & Sorority that can be found in popular media or pop culture today. We are not saying that we are perfect; however we hope that the Oregon State students are working hard to fight many of these stereotypes. Greeks can be found giving back to the community through community service, having brotherhood/sisterhood events, promoting social justice and equity, and excelling at academics. We also are like a family away from home; joining a fraternity or sorority will help you connect you to a group of peers with similar values. We hope that you will check out the chapters for yourself and make your own decision. 8. Do I have to go to all recruitment events? What if I can t make it to a recruitment event? The best way to find out if an organization is for you is to attend as many of the chapter s 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 to attend recruitment events. You should never skip class to attend an event. Your education comes first! It is a good idea to let the recruitment chair that you would like to attend a recruitment event, but that you have time conflicts with the set time. Keep in mind, some organizations require you to meet certain criteria, for example attending an informational program, community service event, etc. before you are eligible for membership. 9. 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 chapter sets its own fees and payment schedules. The average cost for the first term of joining a chapter 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. 27

28 Housing Amenities Housed Chapter Name Council Alcohol Prohibited Alcohol Restricted Alcohol Permitted Sprinklers Acacia IFC X Full Alpha Tau Omega IFC X None Delta Chi IFC X None Delta Upsilon IFC X None FIJI/Phi Gamma Delta IFC X Full Kappa Sigma IFC X Full Lambda Chi Alpha IFC X None Phi Kappa Psi IFC X Full Pi Kappa Phi IFC X Full Sigma Alpha Epsilon IFC X Full Sigma Chi IFC X Full Sigma Nu IFC X Partial Sigma Phi Epsilon IFC X Full Sigma Pi IFC X None Tau Kappa Epsilon IFC X Full Theta Chi IFC X Full Alpha Chi Omega PHC X Partial Alpha Gamma Delta PHC X Full Alpha Omicron Pi PHC X Full Alpha Phi PHC X Full Chi Omega PHC X Full Delta Delta Delta PHC X Full Delta Gamma PHC X Full Kappa Alpha Theta PHC X Full Kappa Delta PHC X Full Kappa Kappa Gamma PHC X Full Sigma Kappa PHC X Full 28 Key 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 *see the IFC Social Policy for a full description of policies and guidelines for social events

29 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. Suite Style X Sleeping Porch Bedroom Style House Director/ Resident Advisor Cook/Chef 24 Hr Kitchen/ Kitchenette X X X X X X X Only 27 of our 48 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. See page 31 for a campus map that includes a listing for our Cultural & Resource Centers that many of our culturallybased chapters use as a home base. 29

30 NW Taylor Ave Blvd NW Taylor Ave ACACIA NW 27th St NW 28th St NW Harrison Blvd NW Arnold Way Chintimini Park NW 26th St FIJI NW 25th St NW 23th St NW Polk Ave NW Tyler Ave NW Jackson 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 NW Harrison Blvd NW 15th St NW 12th St NW 11th St TKE NW Jackson Ave NW Van Buren Ave NW Monroe Ave NW 10th St SW Campus 30 Fraternities Acacia 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 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 309 NW 26th St 203 NW 13th St 235 NW 25th St 1015 NW Monroe Ave 354 NW 25th St 348 NW 25th St 143 NW 13th 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 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 2310 NW Harrison Blvd 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

31 SW 15th St SW 17th St SW Campus Way NW Johnson Way NW Orchard Way NW Monroe Ave KEC 4 SW Memorial Pl SW 26th St 7 1 MU 3 V Lib FSL Pvy 5 Lang Student Legacy Park DXrC Goss Stadium SW Benton Pl SW Washington Way College of Verterinary Medicine SW 30th St Ind P Reser Stadium Gill 2 PS1 CHAC 6 Cultural & Resource Centers 1. Asian & Pacific Cultural Center 2. Centro Cultural César Chávez 3. Ettihad Cultural Center 4. Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center 5. Native American Longhouse Eena Haws 6. Pride Center 7. Women's Center 2695 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 31

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