2010/2011 Colonies/Expansions/Charters/Closures

[gee_ess]

IF it were to work! The carnage at UA - it's a caution. Phi Mu, Delta Gamma, Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Alpha Theta - if those crazy kids can't make it . . . but I'm with you. I'd love to see at least one more sorority there!


In defense, those groups were last on campus about 20 years ago(some more than that) when PNM numbers were very different. I have to believe that knowing AOP took quota from their very first recruitment in '05 has got to be appealing to potential groups. But, I agree, it will be tough. Word on the street is the campus is looking for two more groups.

[SWTXBelle]

In defense, those groups were last on campus about 20 years ago(some more than that) when PNM numbers were very different. I have to believe that knowing AOP took quota from their very first recruitment in '05 has got to be appealing to potential groups. But, I agree, it will be tough. Word on the street is the campus is looking for two more groups.


THAT, IMHO, would be the way to go.

[Football Fan]

Another chapter is badly needed at SC, but there are the enormous cost and space issues.

[jennyj87]

Sigma Kappa and Phi Mu
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DFE :: esse quam videri

Dang. I heard a rumor that Tri Delta was.

[ebdelt]

Delta Tau Delta is also colonizing at University of Louisville.

I've often wondered and would love some clarification. Does a fraternity, such as DTD, have multiple recruiting teams to help start all these colonies? Say there are four universities that all have an early fall rush, how can one national organization have enough representation at all of these campuses to hold a well-organized and precise colonizing recruitment? Or do they hire out alumni/volunteers to help out? I find the colonizing process fascinating, but unfortunately have little clue how it works on the other side.

[Psi U MC Vito]

That is something that varies from org to org. You might be best served asking somebody from inter/national about that.

[jennyj87]

Lambda chi alpha, delta chi, phi delta theta and kappa sigma have been invited to present at Florida Gulf Coast University.

[irishpipes]

In defense, those groups were last on campus about 20 years ago(some more than that) when PNM numbers were very different. I have to believe that knowing AOP took quota from their very first recruitment in '05 has got to be appealing to potential groups. But, I agree, it will be tough. Word on the street is the campus is looking for two more groups.

AOII colonized in 2007.

[Gusteau]

Lambda chi alpha, delta chi, phi delta theta and kappa sigma have been invited to present at Florida Gulf Coast University.

How interesting, thanks for letting me know! I would love another chapter in Florida!

[LaneSig]

Lambda chi alpha, delta chi, phi delta theta and kappa sigma have been invited to present at Florida Gulf Coast University.

I guess 5 years goes by faster at FGCU than in my time. :)

[Gusteau]

Hmm, I was so distracted by Delta Chi on the list that I didn't even notice Kappa Sigma. That will be interesting, but I won't say more because no one wants to start that again...

[sunkist]

Does Ramapo have an interest group? There were several posters on here from there, and unless the groups all magically got to total, I think the consensus was that expansion was a bad plan.

All the NPCs at Ramapo are above total, which is 55. The chapter size range is 60-70.

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DFE :: esse quam videri

[jennyj87]

I guess 5 years goes by faster at FGCU than in my time. :)

I PMed you.

[Psi U MC Vito]

There is an interest group for Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at NJIT.

ETA: According to the NJIT website, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Phi Omega, Tau Epsilon Phi and Lambda Theta Alpha all lost recognition from the campus during the summer.

[33girl]

There is an interest group for Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity at NJIT.

ETA: According to the NJIT website, Delta Sigma Theta, Delta Phi Omega, Tau Epsilon Phi and Lambda Theta Alpha all lost recognition from the campus during the summer.

OK, I read somewhere that a lot of T E Phi (I know that's not their nickname but then people won't google) chapters are defecting from the national and going to other fraternities. Is there any truth in this at all?

If it's bunk let me know and I'll take this down. Thanks :)

[Psi U MC Vito]

^^^ damn if I know. Though it wouldn't terribly surprise me. I have a few contacts I might be able to find out more.

[LaneSig]

OK, I read somewhere that a lot of T E Phi (I know that's not their nickname but then people won't google) chapters are defecting from the national and going to other fraternities. Is there any truth in this at all?

If it's bunk let me know and I'll take this down. Thanks :)

I saw this and did a little research. I've started a new thread on the subject.

[violetpretty]

Sigma Kappa presented at TCNJ. Not sure who else is presenting.

[denitta]

And after reading that article, they'll be going with DPhiE.

NEXT!

How do u figure this (as to DPhiE?)...

[33girl]

How do u figure this (as to DPhiE?)...

I guess she thinks because the girl who started the interest group is a D Phi E.

However, considering that whole article reads like a drunk monkey wrote it, I wouldn't judge anything by it.

[LaneSig]

http://www.lsureveille.com/news/theta-chi-aims-for-chapter-status-1.2329712

Interest group of Theta Chi at LSU. Should become colony status this semester and planning for chartering in Spring.

thanks, exlurker!

[VandalSquirrel]

I guess she thinks because the girl who started the interest group is a D Phi E.

However, considering that whole article reads like a drunk monkey wrote it, I wouldn't judge anything by it.

How dare you insult a drunk monkey!

I know it has happened that the local Panhellenic doesn't choose the group someone is already affiliated with. Which can kind of suck if you're in this local group and everyone but you can be initiated into this NPC.

[ColdInCanada11]

I know it has happened that the local Panhellenic doesn't choose the group someone is already affiliated with. Which can kind of suck if you're in this local group and everyone but you can be initiated into this NPC.

That would be AWKWARD. But I must say, if I were on the committee deciding, I wouldn't want to choose any NPC group because a few girls in particular liked it and not because it's the best fit for the campus. I wonder if it happens more that it ends up being the earlier "organization" (I don't really know what to call them because they weren't a chapter), or a different organization that submitted and presented?

[IHeartUGA]

I guess she thinks because the girl who started the interest group is a D Phi E.

However, considering that whole article reads like a drunk monkey wrote it, I wouldn't judge anything by it.

That would be correct. If she was initiated into DPhiE, she cannot join another NPC sorority. The only way she could join a different sorority is if she pledged at her previous school and transferred before initiation.

HENCE "NEXT".

And, yes, I do believe a drunk monkey wrote that article.

[PJS]

The University of Arkansas Panhellenic delegates will be voting to open for expansion this week. I think the vote will be successful.

Please somebody colonize at UA. Please.

Soooooooooooo much money . . . :(

Ahh, but SO worth it! ;)

In defense, those groups were last on campus about 20 years ago(some more than that) when PNM numbers were very different. I have to believe that knowing AOP took quota from their very first recruitment in '05 has got to be appealing to potential groups. But, I agree, it will be tough. Word on the street is the campus is looking for two more groups.

As someone who is not very familiar with the colonization process, what kind of $$ would this entail? Did AOPi have their house finished in '05 before recruiting began?

I saw the UA recruitment results this year. I can't even begin to fathom a pledge class of over 100. Would Arkansas be a harder place to (re)colonize than, say, Alabama or Auburn? Although I know the SEC is a tough place to be the new kid on the block, it seems new chapters have done exceedingly well there lately.

[ThetaPrincess24]

The University of Arkansas Panhellenic delegates will be voting to open for expansion this week. I think the vote will be successful.

I hope they vote to expand. I hope Theta sends in a packet. I hope Theta is picked to present and that Theta will be picked to recolonize our Delta Nu chapter :D

[33girl]

As someone who is not very familiar with the colonization process, what kind of $$ would this entail?

Millions.

[LaneSig]

http://media.www.alestlelive.com/media/storage/paper351/news/2010/09/16/News/New-Fraternity.On.Campus.As.Rush.Week.Rolls-3932216.shtml

Article about Sigma Tau Gamma's colonization at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (just outside of St. Louis).

[crescent&pearls]

Millions.


Well, yes, and no. It's not the colonization process that would cost millions, but the acquisition of comparable housing facilities. Certainly if the university is willing and able to help by offering up land on a long term, low cost lease, or to help with the financing of the building process it opens up the door of possibility to more groups interested in re-establishing or establishing new chapters. But that's not always the case, so colonization is clearly a huge risk at any campus which requires housing.

But of course I agree with gee_ess...could be soooo worth it, and really we've all got to truly respect those groups that take the risk and see it through to the fruition of a strong chapter. That doesn't just take money, it takes a huge team of truly dedicated alums and great programming that meets the needs of the students.

[irishpipes]

As someone who is not very familiar with the colonization process, what kind of $$ would this entail? Did AOPi have their house finished in '05 before recruiting began?

I saw the UA recruitment results this year. I can't even begin to fathom a pledge class of over 100. Would Arkansas be a harder place to (re)colonize than, say, Alabama or Auburn? Although I know the SEC is a tough place to be the new kid on the block, it seems new chapters have done exceedingly well there lately.

AOII colonized in 2007, not 2005. The university promised to work with us on a 1 year build so they house would be complete by the first formal recruitment. This did not happen and AOII had temporary housing (VERY uncompetitive - trust me) for almost 2 years.

The university was not amenable to reasonable negotiation regarding housing, and this delayed the process immensely. Fayetteville is also an expensive place to build.

So, budget 7-9 million for the house, tack on for the other expenses and hope for the best with UA.

I think 1 group could potentially have a successful recolonization at UA - I don't think the others would work right now. I personally think only 4 or so NPCs would have decent chances at success.

[LaneSig]

Kappa Delta Rho is expanding widely into Texas. This year they are planning colonies at University of North Texas, University of Texas - Arlington, and the new Greek system at Texas A&M - Texarkana. KDR currently has a chapter at Tarleton State University and colonized last year at University of Texas-Permian Basin.

[APhi4Ever]

University of Pennsylvania extension update:

http://thedp.com/article/sorority-search-down-five-groups

The Panhellenic Council's extension committee has narrowed down the list of sororities that may be added to campus next spring to five groups.

Each of the five sororities — Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha — will be invited to campus in October to give a presentation, according to Office of Student Life/Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Associate Director for Programming and Panhel advisor Stacy Kraus.

[thetygerlily]

Okay, I'm totally a dork, but I'm a sucker for data. Here's the list of all current & former Penn chapters coded based on this expansion:
Kappa Kappa Gamma Beta Alpha 1890-1977
Delta Delta Delta Psi 1904
Alpha Epsilon Phi Theta 1917-1970
Alpha Omicron Pi Psi 1918-1958
Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Beta 1918-1954
Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Epsilon 1919
Kappa Alpha Theta Beta Eta 1919-1970/1988
Chi Omega Beta Alpha 1919
Sigma Delta Tau Beta 1920
Kappa Delta 1921-?
Delta Phi Epsilon Nu 1926-1970
Phi Sigma Sigma Nu 1926-?/2004-2009
Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Phi 1927-1966
Delta Zeta Beta Epsilon 1928-1934
Delta Gamma Beta Phi 1946-1958
Alpha Phi Eta Iota 1988
Pi Beta Phi Pennsylvania Iota 1992-?
Sigma Kappa Kappa Iota 2002

Black: Currently on campus
Gray: Did not submit to return (note they all left fairly recently)
Red: Submitted but not selected to present
Green: Submitted and selected to present

Note that all the Red left in the 60s-70s (KD end date not listed?), and the Green have been off campus the longest- since the 30s-50s. The Gray all left fairly recently. I obviously have no insight into how the 5 finalists were selected, but found that pretty interesting.

And in the interest of being complete, the groups who are net new & submitted interest packets (green selected to present, red not):
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Gamma Delta
Gamma Phi Beta
Phi Mu

[Just interested]

KD left in the '90's I believe.

[APhi4Ever]

Alpha Phi at Florida State University has 145 new members!

[AOII Angel]

University of Pennsylvania extension update:

http://thedp.com/article/sorority-search-down-five-groups

The Panhellenic Council's extension committee has narrowed down the list of sororities that may be added to campus next spring to five groups.

Each of the five sororities — Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha — will be invited to campus in October to give a presentation, according to Office of Student Life/Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Associate Director for Programming and Panhel advisor Stacy Kraus.
Yippee! I'm so excited! Of course, that's stiff competition. :D One of my favorite alumnae chapter sisters from Baltimore is a Psi. She would love to see her chapter reopen.

[33girl]

Re Penn, according to the list in the Pi Phi forum, they left in 2000.

My question is, what happened in 1958?? I would think that was a time when Greek life was booming and two chapters left that year.

[exlurker]

From Zeta Tau Alpha's national web site:

http://www.zetataualpha.org/cms400min/

“ ZTA welcomes 156 new members at Kansas State
There's a new crown in town at Kansas State University and it is Zeta Tau Alpha. On a campus where purple is THE color, 156 women celebrated in turquoise and gray Thursday, September 16, at*Bid Day*for our new colony, a reactivation of Beta Upsilon Chapter.

The tremendously successful recruitment could not have been possible with the efforts of the "E" (Extension) team of these National Officers: Laura Ladewig Mauro, Julia Marthaler Hill, Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Marlene Dunbar Conrad, Diane Hanson Keegan, Karen Farmer Mills Cynthia Byars Courtney, Carolyn Hof Carpenter, and Deb Ensor. These women interviewed over 350 potential new members thanks to the efforts of our team of Traveling Leadership Consultants who took the K-State campus by storm in the weeks before the recruitment. Thanks to Leadership Development Specialist Kat Lopez and TLCs Sharon Binford, Dani Martaugh, Courtney Knox, Semi Cetnar, Lexie Orologas, Ali Keeler and*Gemma Leggere for their enthusiasm and public relations skills.

Sharon and Courtney will remain at K-State this semester to help the colony reach its goals for Initiation and Reactivation. Nona Douglas Richey will serve as the Director of New Chapters for Beta Upsilon.

All of Zeta Tau Alpha thanks the K-State Greek Life community for its incredibly warm reception and assistance in making our new colony possible.

To view pictures of Bid Day, visit the ZTA Facebook page.***

To view a wonderful video from the K-State online newspaper about the colonization, click here*. *** “
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*** Please note: you may have to go to the ZTA site's announcement in order to get "clickable" ways to find the newspaper coverage and the ZTA facebook page.

[hootyhoo]

As of Thursday night it is official that we are expanding at the University of Arkansas!!! I'm so incredibly excited for this coming year! Deadlines are set at quite a fast pace so we can get things going ASAP! Yay for new horizons!!!

[Smile_Awhile]

As of Thursday night it is official that we are expanding at the University of Arkansas!!! I'm so incredibly excited for this coming year! Deadlines are set at quite a fast pace so we can get things going ASAP! Yay for new horizons!!!

OH GOOODNESS! Nothing makes me happier than all of this. Though I know it's extremely doubtful that my sorority will recolonize our Delta Rho chapter... hope springs eternal. I want that so badly, so that maybe, someday, my younger sister could have the opportunity to become my sister squared! However, I'm just excited to see it happen at a campus that I'm familiar with.

[carnation]

As of Thursday night it is official that we are expanding at the University of Arkansas!!! I'm so incredibly excited for this coming year! Deadlines are set at quite a fast pace so we can get things going ASAP! Yay for new horizons!!!

Now for the hard part: getting someone to come in. I wonder if any of the groups that left still own their houses? DG maybe? I think that AXO sold theirs to Sigma Chi.

[irishpipes]

Yes Sigma Chi is in the old AXO house. DG donated their house to the University but has an agreement that they can get it back if they recolonize. (At least I was told that.)

[hootyhoo]

Yes Sigma Chi is in the old AXO house. DG donated their house to the University but has an agreement that they can get it back if they recolonize. (At least I was told that.)

irishpipes is correct! DG donated their house but when doing so made sure there was a clause in their donation that said if they were to recolonize then they gained the house back. Other than that university house, I really have no idea where new construction would go. Campus is basically full in terms of free space. :(

[KSUViolet06]

Am I correct in assuming that whoever is invited to UArk pretty much HAS to be a group with an existing house?

[carnation]

Well, no, but they'd have to chip in humongous bucks like AOII did. Maybe if there's an empty fraternity house, they could stay there in the meantime? The DG house was considerably smaller than the rest and so was the Theta house. No idea where the Phi Mus stayed.

[LaneSig]

Well, no, but they'd have to chip in humongous bucks like AOII did. Maybe if there's an empty fraternity house, they could stay there in the meantime? The DG house was considerably smaller than the rest and so was the Theta house. No idea where the Phi Mus stayed.

Is the Phi Delta Theta house empty? They were closed last year. No idea how long before they come back to campus.

[DEVODUDE]

LaneSig;Is the Phi Delta Theta house empty? They were closed last year. No idea how long before they come back to campus.

LaneSig, it looks as if Phi Delta Theta re-colonized last Spring 2010 according the the IFC website:

http://uagreeks.uark.edu/73.htm

ZBT:"Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present & Impacting the Future."

[LaneSig]

LaneSig;Is the Phi Delta Theta house empty? They were closed last year. No idea how long before they come back to campus.

LaneSig, it looks as if Phi Delta Theta re-colonized last Spring 2010 according the the IFC website:

http://uagreeks.uark.edu/73.htm

ZBT:"Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present & Impacting the Future."

Thanks for the information. I'm a bit surprised in such a quick recolonization. Usually there is at least a 3 year wait to "clear the campus" so-to-speak of the original undergrads. Best of luck to them.

[bgdz5639]

Cornell's Panhellenic minutes indicate Delta Zeta and Phi Sigma Sigma are also presenting.

g. VP Recruitment, Publicity, and Extension
i. The Extension visits are all planned
i. Alpha Gamma Delta- October 1st
ii. Phi Sigma Sigma- November 12th
iii. Delta Zeta- TBD

http://cornellpanhel...eptember_15.doc

[hootyhoo]

Thanks for the information. I'm a bit surprised in such a quick recolonization. Usually there is at least a 3 year wait to "clear the campus" so-to-speak of the original undergrads. Best of luck to them.

They recolonized with a select group of 25ish pledges from the fall of 2009 that were interviewed and chosen upon their GPA, leadership skills, and responsibility. I'd also like to add they had an incredible rush this year (ended today)!!! For being a colony and nearly all sophomores they stepped in so many aspects and took many guys highly sought after by other top houses. I'm really excited for them this year!!!

[Shellfish]

The KD chapter at Penn closed in 1994.

[sunkist]

Alpha Phi at Florida State University has 145 new members!

That's outstanding! Congrats!

[jennyj87]

KD Colony at FGCU took 167.
They pledge to average chapter size.

[FSUZeta]

how wonderful for KD!! Thanks jenny for updating us-i was wondering.

[LaneSig]

http://www.loyolamaroon.com/adg-removed-from-campus-sig-ep-suspended-for-the-fall-1.2332418

Loyola University of New Orleans and the Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity have closed the ADG chapter at Loyola-New Orleans due to RMF.

Loyola-New Orleans has also suspended the Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter for this fall.

[wildcatfan]

From Zeta Tau Alpha's national web site:

http://www.zetataualpha.org/cms400min/

“ ZTA welcomes 156 new members at Kansas State
There's a new crown in town at Kansas State University and it is Zeta Tau Alpha. On a campus where purple is THE color, 156 women celebrated in turquoise and gray Thursday, September 16, at*Bid Day*for our new colony, a reactivation of Beta Upsilon Chapter.

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*** Please note: you may have to go to the ZTA site's announcement in order to get "clickable" ways to find the newspaper coverage and the ZTA facebook page.

Congratulations to Zeta! It looks like they had a fabulous Bid Day. :) I don't know how often a (re)colonization reaches campus total in one fell swoop, but I think campus total is 147 (irishpipes lists is at 140), and Zeta took 156. Wow! KUSViolet06 has the actual pic posted over on the Bid Day Pic thread.

[LaneSig]

http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/103241544.html

Arizona State University has suspended Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity for 1 year due to hazing allegations.

[Miriverite]

This is a local fraternity at MIT, but it has been around just as long as many of MIT's other frats (it was founded 1890). Phi Beta Epsilon has just been shut down. It's a sad day for all =(

[oldu]

That is a great start for ZTA at K State. Does anyone know what they are doing for housing? I don't think any competitive facilities are available so they may be forced to build.

[LaneSig]

The following schools have just announced that they are open for expansion:

Caldwell College (NJ) - new Greek system
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - new Greek system
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
University of West Georgia

[AOII Angel]

The following schools have just announced that they are open for expansion:

Caldwell College (NJ) - new Greek system
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - new Greek system
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
University of West Georgia
LSU-S needs to expand since Phi Mu is the only chapter there now. Good for them. LSU-A with a greek system...hmmm...that's interesting.

[stufield]

Kappa Sigma has active chapters at LSU-Shreveport and LSU-Alexandria.

[AOII Angel]

LSU-S needs to expand since Phi Mu is the only chapter there now. Good for them. LSU-A with a greek system...hmmm...that's interesting.

Kappa Sigma has active chapters at LSU-Shreveport and LSU-Alexandria.

Lane, Are you talking about sorority or fraternity expansion? I was assuming you meant sorority, but I guess I shouldn't assume.

[gatordeltapgh]

Lane, Are you talking about sorority or fraternity expansion? I was assuming you meant sorority, but I guess I shouldn't assume.

NPC - these schools were in the most recent extension bulletin.

[AOII Angel]

NPC - these schools were in the most recent extension bulletin.

Thanks...that's what I thought.

[sigmaceli]

Franklin and Marshall College has voted for extension. I'm sure more details will come in the next NPC Bulletin.

As for LSU-A, they've been listed a few times. I'm assuming no one's bit the bullet and sent materials in?

[groovypq]

Franklin and Marshall College has voted for extension. I'm sure more details will come in the next NPC Bulletin.


Yay for more Greek life in Central PA! Now here's hoping ZTA can get in... we need some neighbors! :D

[DEVODUDE]

ZBT has recently recolonized the Zeta Chapter of SUNY-Buffalo. 25 men were initiated and pinned as Founding Fathers.....

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Meet-ZBT-s-newest-colony-at-SUNY-Buffalo.html?soid=1103685264057&aid=5oOASBj1bns

Congratulations and welcome to the Brotherhood!!!!:D

ZBT:"Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present & Impacting the Future."

[exlurker]

Lehigh Sorority Colonization Announcement Coming Soon (a Week or So) ?
Reportedly, on October 1 there will be an announcment about the sorority selected to colonize at Lehigh. (Phi Sigma Sigma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta and Zeta Tau Alpha have presented.} That's about a week from now; there might be a couple of days' leeway before the offical public announcemet comes, if experience and reports from other colonizations over the years is any guide. Article:

http://media.www.thebrownandwhite.com/media/storage/paper1233/news/2010/09/24/News/Four-Sorority.Contenders.Pitch.Ideas.For.Colonization-3935355.shtml#2

[PeppyGPhiB]

Gamma Phi Beta announced today on our Facebook page that we've been selected to present at Virginia Tech. Woo-wooooo!

[Just interested]

132 new members of Kappa Delta at North Carolina State.

[homeward*bound]

Today Gamma Phi Beta announced via our Facebook page that we've been selected to present at the University of North Carolina - Wilmington. Go Gamma Phi!

[WhiteDaisy128]

132 new members of Kappa Delta at North Carolina State.

Here is a picture of the KD colony at NCSU that I dug up on Facebook!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs680.snc4/62066_1410052256646_1392660168_31875171_277912_n.j pg

[FSUZeta]

Congratulations to KD and their new colonists at NCSU!

[APhi4Ever]

Per Sigma Kappa on Twitter, they have been invited to colonize at The College of New Jersey in spring of 2011. Congratulations Sigma Kappa!

[Drolefille]

Woot!

[APhi4Ever]

Villanova University - possibly opening for expansion

http://www.villanovan.com/committee-to-explore-sorority-expansion-1.1657934

[irishpipes]

Sigma Sigma Sigma has closed at Hofstra. Theta Phi Alpha is colonizing at LSU-Alexandria (new Greek System) in Spring 2011.

[groovypq]

Villanova University - possibly opening for expansion

http://www.villanovan.com/committee-to-explore-sorority-expansion-1.1657934

Wow, PA is hopping all of a sudden!

[LaneSig]

Southern Utah University and Western Kentucky University have both opened for expansion.

I am sorry to report that Alpha Sigma Alpha has closed their Clayton State University (GA) colony.

Alpha Chi Omega has accepted an invitation to colonize at Utah Valley University.

[Always AlphaGam]

Southern Utah University and Western Kentucky University have both opened for expansion.

I am sorry to report that Alpha Sigma Alpha has closed their Clayton State University (GA) colony.

Alpha Chi Omega has accepted an invitation to colonize at Utah Valley University.

Just how is it that you, a fraternity member, get all this information about NPC sororities? Several of my sisters and Panhellenic colleagues hold high officer/volunteer positions but even they don't get NPC Bulletin info this quickly.

Care to share with me how this is possible or has this been posted already?

[myopicsunflower]

Very excited to hear about Southern Utah opening for expansion!

[LaneSig]

Just how is it that you, a fraternity member, get all this information about NPC sororities? Several of my sisters and Panhellenic colleagues hold high officer/volunteer positions but even they don't get NPC Bulletin info this quickly.

Care to share with me how this is possible or has this been posted already?

I have sources in various NPCs (and NICs) that forward me information. Sometimes they share information and tell me that I can post right away, and sometimes they ask me to wait. I have tried to prove trustworthy and appreciative to anyone who sends me information.

I am also a "Google Nerd" (self-made term). I will check out various NPC, IFC, HBGLO, MCGLO, etc., inter/national websites to see their latest news. Sometimes I just type "sorority/fraternity colonizing", "sorority/fraternity presenting to campus", "...closing/chartering" and get all kinds of information.

[33girl]

Just how is it that you, a fraternity member, get all this information about NPC sororities? Several of my sisters and Panhellenic colleagues hold high officer/volunteer positions but even they don't get NPC Bulletin info this quickly.

Care to share with me how this is possible or has this been posted already?

Whoo, step off. LaneSig is good people - he's not making anything up. NPC Bulletins are slow on the draw sometimes.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Southern Utah University and Western Kentucky University have both opened for expansion.

I am sorry to report that Alpha Sigma Alpha has closed their Clayton State University (GA) colony.

Alpha Chi Omega has accepted an invitation to colonize at Utah Valley University.

I'm so excited about WKU! I hope that means potential for another Kentucky Theta chapter! :)

[LaneSig]

Acacia will be recolonizing at University of Michigan. This is their Alpha* chapter.

*note: Acacia does not use Greek letter designations for their chapters.

[Always AlphaGam]

Whoo, step off. LaneSig is good people - he's not making anything up. NPC Bulletins are slow on the draw sometimes.

I know he's not making anything up. His information is factual and most often accurate, and I appreciate it.

I just don't understand how a fraternity member can even get this knowledge when he doesn't even belong to an NPC organization.

[DEVODUDE]

I just don't understand how a fraternity member can even get this knowledge when he doesn't even belong to an NPC organization.[

No matter how he obtains his information, LaneSig is doing a GREAT JOB on keeping all of us well informed on the latest developments!!!!:D Keep it comin'!!!!!

ZBT:"Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present & Impacting the Future."

[TSteven]

I know he's not making anything up. His information is factual and most often accurate, and I appreciate it.

I just don't understand how a fraternity member can even get this knowledge when he doesn't even belong to an NPC organization.

http://cosmicliving.in/images/crystal-ball.jpg

But just in case you missed it.

I have sources in various NPCs (and NICs) that forward me information. Sometimes they share information and tell me that I can post right away, and sometimes they ask me to wait. I have tried to prove trustworthy and appreciative to anyone who sends me information.

I am also a "Google Nerd" (self-made term). I will check out various NPC, IFC, HBGLO, MCGLO, etc., inter/national websites to see their latest news. Sometimes I just type "sorority/fraternity colonizing", "sorority/fraternity presenting to campus", "...closing/chartering" and get all kinds of information.

[DubaiSis]

maybe he's magic!

[Always AlphaGam]

http://cosmicliving.in/images/crystal-ball.jpg

But just in case you missed it.

Thanks, TSteven. I did miss it. I was too focused on 33girl telling me to step off.

[LaneSig]

Just to clear the air, I did not take Always AlphaGam's post negatively. I took it as "How in the world does this random yay-hoo get so much NPC information?" No harm, no foul.

I do appreciate 33girl's coming to my defense. That's why I offered to serenade her with "The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" in another thread.

[LaneSig]

The Delta Gamma chapter at Vanderbilt University has voted to surrender their charter.

http://www.insidevandy.com/drupal/node/14853

[PeppyGPhiB]

The Delta Gamma chapter at Vanderbilt University has voted to surrender their charter.

http://www.insidevandy.com/drupal/node/14853

That is too bad. They've only been there 10 years. I think our chapter at Vandy closed in 2000 or 2001.

[Miriverite]

Alpha Kappa Psi at MIT has 17 pledges currently, and we're holding a second wave of rush soon to get more =)

[unarose]

You can add this to the Charters list:

Delta Chi at the University of North Alabama received theirs about a week ago. (Official date of the Chartering Banquet was September 25.)

[als463]

Maybe I missed it but, did they announce who has been invited to Virginia Tech for colonization?

[Zeta13Girl]

http://www.vtphc.com/

The website says Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Phi Mu.

[als463]

http://www.vtphc.com/

The website says Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Phi Mu.

Awesome! Thanks!

[bluejay]

I'm coming out of lurkerdom right now to report that today was Bid Day for the Pi Beta Phi colony here at JHU! There's still no word on facebook about how many they took, but I'm sure that they will post later tonight.

The whole Panhellenic community is very excited to welcome Pi Phi to Hopkins. Congratulations to them! I've met a few of the Pi Phis who are here helping the chapter colonize, and they are amazing women.

[Xidelt]

http://www.vtphc.com/

The website says Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Phi Mu.

Is the local sorority at VT (Gamma Delta Sigma) going to be affiliating with the sorority that is chosen to colonize?

[littleowl33]

I'm coming out of lurkerdom right now to report that today was Bid Day for the Pi Beta Phi colony here at JHU! There's still no word on facebook about how many they took, but I'm sure that they will post later tonight.

The whole Panhellenic community is very excited to welcome Pi Phi to Hopkins. Congratulations to them! I've met a few of the Pi Phis who are here helping the chapter colonize, and they are amazing women.

I'll join my sister in expressing how excited I am for Pi Phi to officially join the JHU community! I know quite a few of the 66 new Pi Phis at Hopkins and they have an incredible group of women to build the chapter.

So far, these are the only pictures I've seen on facebook from Bid Day today. I'll post more if I see more posted!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/littleowl33/37124_1483575324961_1101180114_31368582_7618899_n. jpg

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/littleowl33/41638_1325010025_4433_n.jpg

[DubaiSis]

Is this the hand sign that all Pi Phis use?

[bluejay]

I'll join my sister in expressing how excited I am for Pi Phi to officially join the JHU community! I know quite a few of the 66 new Pi Phis at Hopkins and they have an incredible group of women to build the chapter.

So far, these are the only pictures I've seen on facebook from Bid Day today. I'll post more if I see more posted!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/littleowl33/37124_1483575324961_1101180114_31368582_7618899_n. jpg

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/littleowl33/41638_1325010025_4433_n.jpg

These are about the only pictures I've seen as well. I'm only facebook friends with a few of the women in the colony, and they haven't posted anything yet. (My Kappa twin's roommate is among them!) Those shirts are soooo cute!
Again, CONGRATULATIONS TO PI BETA PHI! We are so happy to have the Monmouth Duo together at JHU at last!

[PeppyGPhiB]

Is this the hand sign that all Pi Phis use?

I'm sure it's not. Some Gamma Phis have started to do something similar with the mouth and I HATE it. I wish our leadership would discourage it.

[33girl]

Oh, the finger in front of the mouth is a Phi. I get it.

I think unless you can find historical precedent for them (i.e. the founders or someone slightly younger using them) that all hand signs are pretty ridiculous.

[VandalSquirrel]

I'm sure it's not. Some Gamma Phis have started to do something similar with the mouth and I HATE it. I wish our leadership would discourage it.

Oh, the finger in front of the mouth is a Phi. I get it.

I think unless you can find historical precedent for them (i.e. the founders or someone slightly younger using them) that all hand signs are pretty ridiculous.

I saw an alleged Alpha Gam hand sign, I think it was supposed to be our badge? I think it is a one way street to carpal tunnel and tendinitis. As cheesy as it would be I could handle a squatty squirrel with paws and a bucked tooth face better, since we're the only squirrels around.

[PiPhiERDoc]

Is this the hand sign that all Pi Phis use?

No. Never seen it before. And I think the finger over the open mouth looks kinda porn. Would be more than okay to never see it again.

That being said, very happy for the new colony!

[DubaiSis]

Well, I didn't WANT to say BJ, but yeah. At least if they're going to do the finger line through the mouth circle, don't do THAT with your lips. And I do have to say Alpha Xi is very lucky when it comes to hand signs. No carpal tunnel and no BJs and it's perfectly obvious what it is.

[AGDee]

I posted this in Bid Day pics too, but I'm so excited, I'm posting it twice :)

I present the Alpha Colony of Alpha Gamma Delta at Syracuse University. The first time around, there were 11, this time, there are over 100!
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/denisebr1965/SyracuseAGDBidDay2.jpg

[dzandiloo]

Beta closes Texas Tech chapter www.betathetapi.org/news/press-release (http://www.betathetapi.org/news/press-release)

Sad...couple of my friends are alumnae of this chapter. Hopefully they will come back strong in 5 years or so...

[wildcatfan]

That is a great start for ZTA at K State. Does anyone know what they are doing for housing? I don't think any competitive facilities are available so they may be forced to build.

As of now, they are unhoused.

I was on campus this weekend and talking to some greek actives. They had heard (read: this is grapevine not official information!) that ZTA had procured the old Phi Delt house at 508 Sunset Ave between the ADPi house and the Beta house. (The Phi Delts bought the TriSigma house at 1545 Dennison.) I drove by and it looks like the Sunset house is unoccupied. It is an ugly house (can I say that?) and would either have to be razed or SERIOUSLY renovated. Also, it is pretty small and there is limited parking at that location. All are reasons that the PhiDelts left--well, maybe not the ugly part. lol

I'm not aware of any other houses available, either. The old Delta Tau Delta house at 1001 Sunset now houses an ecumenical ministry organization, after being empty for a few years.

I do hope ZTA can get housing soon. They had a fantastic colonization, but recruiting will be hard without a house. And if they are building from the ground up, I would assume that will take more than a year.

[LaneSig]

Beta closes Texas Tech chapter www.betathetapi.org/news/press-release (http://www.betathetapi.org/news/press-release)

Sad...couple of my friends are alumnae of this chapter. Hopefully they will come back strong in 5 years or so...

Wow. Whoever wrote that press release did not mince words. Usually it's very generic.

[LucyKKG]

Wow. Whoever wrote that press release did not mince words. Usually it's very generic.
No kidding. They sound PISSED.

[33girl]

Re the AGD photo, completely unrelated but I would like to see that entire red-and-pink-print shirt/jacket the girl in the front row is wearing. It looks really cute.

Re that Beta press release, they hopefully have every single one of the alums on board with their POV or that might bite them in the ass in a big way. To call out a chapter like that is something that can really turn out badly.

[ebdelt]

As of now, they are unhoused.

I was on campus this weekend and talking to some greek actives. They had heard (read: this is grapevine not official information!) that ZTA had procured the old Phi Delt house at 508 Sunset Ave between the ADPi house and the Beta house. (The Phi Delts bought the TriSigma house at 1545 Dennison.) I drove by and it looks like the Sunset house is unoccupied. It is an ugly house (can I say that?) and would either have to be razed or SERIOUSLY renovated. Also, it is pretty small and there is limited parking at that location. All are reasons that the PhiDelts left--well, maybe not the ugly part. lol

I'm not aware of any other houses available, either. The old Delta Tau Delta house at 1001 Sunset now houses an ecumenical ministry organization, after being empty for a few years.

I do hope ZTA can get housing soon. They had a fantastic colonization, but recruiting will be hard without a house. And if they are building from the ground up, I would assume that will take more than a year.

Is DTD housed there now? I know they are either a colony or rechartered as of late. They recently came back on campus.

[KSUViolet06]

Tri Sigma will be making a presentation at Capital University around the end of October. I do not know who else will be presenting.

I squealed out loud when I read it.

[littleowl33]

Is this the hand sign that all Pi Phis use?

To be fair, we have two other "Phi" chapters on campus (Alpha Phi and Phi Mu) and both those chapters do a similar sign in tons of their bid day/formal/whatever pictures. I agree with a lot of the other posters that it's a little odd, but the Phi-mouth thing is big on campus and I'm sure these girls are just really excited for Bid Day!

Here's another picture I found of (most of) the colony on their Bid Day yesterday. There are 50-odd girls pictured here and they pledged 66, so it looks like a few are missing. Sorry it's not the best quality - it's the only group shot I've seen posted!

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq326/littleowl33/33591_1627119403839_1412171062_1649393_3913427_n.j pg

[Cruise4fun]

Tri Sigma will be making a presentation at Capital University around the end of October. I do not know who else will be presenting.

I squealed out loud when I read it.


I laughed when I saw your comment of FB. I figured when you got to GC you might be doing a dance too.

[dzandiloo]

Wow. Whoever wrote that press release did not mince words. Usually it's very generic.

I think they had to be, if only to let their other strong chapters know that it CAN happen to them.


Re that Beta press release, they hopefully have every single one of the alums on board with their POV or that might bite them in the ass in a big way. To call out a chapter like that is something that can really turn out badly.

The ones I've talked to are very sad, but in complete agreement & optimistic about the future when the chapter returns.

[LaneSig]

Zeta Tau Alpha has been invited to recolonize its chapter at Arkansas State University. This will take place in Fall '11.

[OHNOITSJESS]

Beta closes Texas Tech chapter www.betathetapi.org/news/press-release (http://www.betathetapi.org/news/press-release)

Sad...couple of my friends are alumnae of this chapter. Hopefully they will come back strong in 5 years or so...
WOAH. :eek:

Well Pi Kappa Alpha started their expansion here. One of my friends just accepted his bid :)

[ForeverRoses]

Tri Sigma will be making a presentation at Capital University around the end of October. I do not know who else will be presenting.

I squealed out loud when I read it.

very cool. I hope the transition from locals to national orgs goes smoothly!

[shadokat]

Delta Phi Epsilon has been invited to present at Capital University as well :) Best of luck!

Tri Sigma will be making a presentation at Capital University around the end of October. I do not know who else will be presenting.

I squealed out loud when I read it.

[SWTXBelle]

Phi Mu is closing their chapter at Illinois.

Delta Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois

PEACHTREE CITY, GA.—The National Council of Phi Mu Fraternity regrets to announce that the Delta Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois will suspend operations effective May 15, 2011. Until that time, the chapter will continue to be a part of the Illinois Greek community. Chapter members and alumnae are thanked for their contributions to Delta Beta in the chapter’s 89-year history.

[lucgreek]

Phi Mu is closing their chapter at Illinois.

Delta Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois

PEACHTREE CITY, GA.—The National Council of Phi Mu Fraternity regrets to announce that the Delta Beta Chapter at the University of Illinois will suspend operations effective May 15, 2011. Until that time, the chapter will continue to be a part of the Illinois Greek community. Chapter members and alumnae are thanked for their contributions to Delta Beta in the chapter’s 89-year history.

I have quite a few friends at U of I. I heard the chapter was struggling, so this is not too surprising, unfortunately.

[dvs-dz]

Alpha Phi has been selected as the fourth sorority at WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute).

[DubaiSis]

I'm sorry about Phi Mu at Illinois. Alpha Xi struggled there, closed, reopened maybe 15 years later and has gone onto campus with a bang. Hopefully Phi Mu can do the same one day.

[LaneSig]

Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and the University of Minnesota have suspended the DKE chapter for 4 years. This is due to RMF and recent allegations.

[shadokat]

Tri Sigma closed their chapter at Hofstra.

http://www.sigmasigmasigma.org/Today.mvc/News%20Room/Recent?item=Tri%20Sigma%20Today%2FNews%20Room%2FRe cent%20News%2FEpsilon%20Lambda.xml

[Just interested]

KD have 90 new members in their colony at Boston University.

[IHeartUGA]

Alpha Gam @ Syracuse welcomed over 100 new members to our Alpha Chapter!

http://www.alphagammadelta.org/pdf/Alpha%20Chapter%20Colonization.pdf

[SWTXBelle]

Gamma Phi is presenting at Virginia Tech tonight - fingers crossed!

[ktcheer09]

I heard Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island expected to add another chapter also??? Anybody knows which one?

[honeychile]

I heard Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island expected to add another chapter also??? Anybody knows which one?
Totally off topic, but we stayed in a hotel this summer where the culinary school of J&W did all of the restaurant food. O.Mi.Gosh! Anyone going to Providence/Warwick, think Radisson!

[Preston327]

Update on FAU: The sororities presenting for expansion are AOPi, Sigma Kappa and another I don't recall. Tri-Delt was apparently just a rumor.

[Zeta13Girl]

Update on FAU: The sororities presenting for expansion are AOPi, Sigma Kappa and another I don't recall. Tri-Delt was apparently just a rumor.

Phi Mu

[Preston327]

Phi Mu
Yeah, that's it. Not entirely sure when the selected organization would begin colonizing though, I'm thinking likely Fall 2011.

[GTAlphaPhi]

I just heard about this from our Executive Office's Facebook page.

Alpha Phi has been invited to colonize at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA! Silver and bordeaux is on a roll!

From Alpha Phi's press release (http://www.alphaphi.org/alphaphinews/alphaphiinvitedtocolonizeatwpi):

"Alpha Phi will be joining the WPI fraternity and sorority campus community in winter 2011, and upon installation the colony will become Alpha Phi's Iota Omicron chapter."


Edit: Looks like I'm late to the party...Texas APhi already posted this in our channel last week.

(http://www.alphaphi.org/alphaphinews/alphaphiinvitedtocolonizeatwpi)

[Zeta13Girl]

Zeta Tau Alpha was selected to colonize at Lehigh University.

[groovypq]

Zeta Tau Alpha was selected to colonize at Lehigh University.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay ZTA!

[OleMissGlitter]

Zeta Tau Alpha was selected to colonize at Lehigh University.

Great news!

[Just interested]

Congrats to Zeta.

[Psi U MC Vito]

It is my pleasure to announce that today is the official chartering of the 47th chapter of the Psi Upsilon fraternity. Congratulations to my new brothers at the Phi Nu chapter at CNU.

[FSUZeta]

congratulations, indeed!

[Zeta13Girl]

The Daily Pennsylvanian at University of Pennsylvania has been writing articles on the presentations for anyone interested in reading them. So far only 2 of the 5 sororities have presented DZ and AOII.

first-sorority-presents-panhel-extension (http://thedp.com/article/first-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)

second-sorority-presents-panhel-extension (http://thedp.com/article/second-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)

[33girl]

The Daily Pennsylvanian at University of Pennsylvania has been writing articles on the presentations for anyone interested in reading them. So far only 2 of the 5 sororities have presented DZ and AOII.

first-sorority-presents-panhel-extension (http://thedp.com/article/first-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)

second-sorority-presents-panhel-extension (http://thedp.com/article/second-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)

I'm torn between admiring the disclosure and feeling immensely sorry for the Panhel delegates who are going to have randoms quizzing them on this stuff.

[Zeta13Girl]

As of now, they are unhoused.

I was on campus this weekend and talking to some greek actives. They had heard (read: this is grapevine not official information!) that ZTA had procured the old Phi Delt house at 508 Sunset Ave between the ADPi house and the Beta house. (The Phi Delts bought the TriSigma house at 1545 Dennison.) I drove by and it looks like the Sunset house is unoccupied. It is an ugly house (can I say that?) and would either have to be razed or SERIOUSLY renovated. Also, it is pretty small and there is limited parking at that location. All are reasons that the PhiDelts left--well, maybe not the ugly part. lol

I'm not aware of any other houses available, either. The old Delta Tau Delta house at 1001 Sunset now houses an ecumenical ministry organization, after being empty for a few years.

I do hope ZTA can get housing soon. They had a fantastic colonization, but recruiting will be hard without a house. And if they are building from the ground up, I would assume that will take more than a year.

I found this on facebook. The girl says its the new Zeta house, but is being "completely redone" and will open in Fall 2011.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs630.snc4/59082_639194726747_26610828_36350365_1378907_n.jpg

[FSUZeta]

well, that's as ugly as homemade sin. i cannot believe that our nat'l housing corp. would make do with that.

[SWTXBelle]

I'm sure they will do wonders with it!

[Sciencewoman]

Fantastic Bid Day today for Gamma Phi Beta's new colony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. One of the new members is a direct legacy of one of our 4 founders...how cool is that?!!!!

[LucyKKG]

Fantastic Bid Day today for Gamma Phi Beta's new colony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. One of the new members is a direct legacy of one of our 4 founders...how cool is that?!!!!
That is beyond cool! I've wondered if Kappa has any members like that...

[AOII Angel]

Fantastic Bid Day today for Gamma Phi Beta's new colony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. One of the new members is a direct legacy of one of our 4 founders...how cool is that?!!!!

What a great way to start a new chapter!

[Psi U MC Vito]

That is beyond cool! I've wondered if Kappa has any members like that...
Yeah I was just thinking the same. I can't help but wonder if any of the 7 have any decedents still running around.

[KSUViolet06]

Fantastic Bid Day today for Gamma Phi Beta's new colony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. One of the new members is a direct legacy of one of our 4 founders...how cool is that?!!!!

Wow! That's awesome. I've always wondered if any of our Founder's were in college with a Tri Sigma chapter. I would be so cool for one of them to join.

I believe that honeychile had a descendent of an ADPi founder come through recruitment when she was active.

[LaneSig]

Phi Gamma Delta chartered its East Carolina University chapter this weekend.

http://www.reflector.com/news/phi-gamma-delta-celebrates-chapter-charter-146352

[wildcatfan]

I found this on facebook. The girl says its the new Zeta house, but is being "completely redone" and will open in Fall 2011.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs630.snc4/59082_639194726747_26610828_36350365_1378907_n.jpg

well, that's as ugly as homemade sin. i cannot believe that our nat'l housing corp. would make do with that.

Umm, yeah, that's the house I'm talking about. And FSUZeta, I literally laughed out loud when I read your comment. I guess I'm not the only one with that assessment.

I will say that, judging by what I've seen on HGTV with makeovers, I'm SURE it will look a lot different in a year. Kansas State has an excellent architecture and interior design college--maybe somebody's doing their senior project on the reno! :) I actually think space issues--both house size and parking--will be the bigger issues.

Is DTD housed there [Kansas State] now? I know they are either a colony or rechartered as of late. They recently came back on campus.

The Greek Affairs website lists them as unhoused.

[SWTXBelle]

Fantastic Bid Day today for Gamma Phi Beta's new colony at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. One of the new members is a direct legacy of one of our 4 founders...how cool is that?!!!!

That is great, on both counts!

[GammaBelle]

I'm sure it's not. Some Gamma Phis have started to do something similar with the mouth and I HATE it. I wish our leadership would discourage it.

Totally agree!!! Absolutely HATE this gesture!!!

[KSUViolet06]

The only hand gesture we have is the "Sigma fingers" thing where you make a Sigma with your hands (you can see it in some of the Bid Day pics in this thread).

Our HQ discourages it and our magazine won't print any pics with girls doing it.

I personally don't mind it too much. There are worse signs they could make in pics.

[SWTXBelle]

Totally agree!!! Absolutely HATE this gesture!!!


Count me in with the haters!

[honeychile]

Wow! That's awesome. I've always wondered if any of our Founder's were in college with a Tri Sigma chapter. I would be so cool for one of them to join.

I believe that honeychile had a descendent of an ADPi founder come through recruitment when she was active.
We only had a FIVE generation legacy when I was active. That took her back to the Adelphean Society. I think a founder would go back about eight or nine generations at this point - and I don't think two of our founders left ANY legacies.

Our Univeristy of Texas chapter, Delta, has had quite a few direct descendants of the founders initiated there. I would imagine that they go for the oldest chapter because of that. Most of these legacies are initiated with an Adelphean badge, but some opt to use their mother's or grandmother's. It's pretty cool either way!

[Sister Havana]

AEPi is recolonizing the Beta Iota chapter at Indiana University this semester: http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=77623

[FSUZeta]

Umm, yeah, that's the house I'm talking about. And FSUZeta, I literally laughed out loud when I read your comment. I guess I'm not the only one with that assessment.

I will say that, judging by what I've seen on HGTV with makeovers, I'm SURE it will look a lot different in a year. Kansas State has an excellent architecture and interior design college--maybe somebody's doing their senior project on the reno! :) I actually think space issues--both house size and parking--will be the bigger issues.



The Greek Affairs website lists them as unhoused.

our housing corporation is wonderful and the current director is a very gifted interior designer. she designed the redecorating of my daughter's chapter's chapter room/living room and it is stunning. i would imagine she will have a hand in at kansas state and it will be beautiful too.

[Ooh La La]

Gamma Phi Beta will be colonizing at Virginia Tech in the spring.

[SWTXBelle]

Gamma Phi Beta will be colonizing at Virginia Tech in the spring.


Doing the happy dance!

[Jill1228]

Gamma Phi Beta will be colonizing at Virginia Tech in the spring.

WOOT!

[Ooh La La]

Yes, it was very special being there when that phone call was made! It was also decided that Kappa Alpha Theta will be coming to VT in 2014.

[LAblondeGPhi]

Gamma Phi Beta will be colonizing at Virginia Tech in the spring.

gah! Stoked!

[LaneSig]

The University of Maryland has suspended ('derecognized') their chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi due to RMF. The suspension will be lifted in either 4 years or when all current members have graduated.

http://www.diamondbackonline.com/news/tau-epsilon-phi-fraternity-loses-university-charter-1.1689869

[jennyj87]

Presentation schedule for IFC at Florida Gulf Coast::

Monday October 18th Delta Chi: 2 p.m. Presentation, 3 p.m. Reception
Tuesday October 19th Lambda Chi Alpha: 2 p.m. Presentation, 3 p.m. Reception
Thursday October 21st Kappa Sigma: 2 p.m. Presentation, 3 p.m. Reception
Tuesday October 26th Phi Delta Theta: 2 p.m. Presentation, 3 p.m. Reception

[HONKY660]

IFC Expansion Presentation schedule at Virginia Commonwealth University:

October 13th Lambda Chi Alpha: 7-9 p.m. Presentation
October 20th Sigma Chi: 7-9 p.m. Presentation
October 25th Tau Kappa Epsilon: 7-9p.m. Presentation
November 6th Kappa Delta Rho: 7-9 p.m. Presentation, 7-9 p.m.
November 8th Phi Gamma Delta: 7-9pm Presentation

[modorney]

Acacia is colonizing at Texas Tech and Trine.

[HONKY660]

Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Theta Chi have all presented to colonize in Spring 2011 at University of Puget Sound. SAE was on campus from 1951-2000, and Theta Chi from 1949-1981. It would be great to have any of these organizations on our campus...

According to article, SAE chosen to recolonize at U of Puget Sound in January 2011.


http://trail.pugetsound.edu/2010/10/sigma-alpha-epsilon-arrives/

[myopicsunflower]

Acacia is colonizing at Texas Tech and Trine.

Yay!!!

[Proud2BaPhiGam]

Phi Gamma Delta established a new Delta Colony earlier this month at Oklahoma City University
http://www.phigam.org/NetCommunity/view.image?Id=2912
23 men with a cumulative GPA of 3.51 were pledged.

Full story here (http://www.phigam.org/netcommunity/page.aspx?pid=377)

[exlurker]

The selection of Alpha Phi to colonize at Worcester Polytechnic is already on LaneSig's master list; this campus press release just has a few more bits of info.

http://www.wpi.edu/news/20101/2010sor.html

Excerpt:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will welcome a new sorority to campus as of early next year. The university's Panhellenic Council . . . has invited Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity to join the WPI Greek community in winter 2011. . . .

[ebdelt]

The Kappa Delta chapter at Baylor is closing unfortunately.

http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=82292

[MaggieXi]

A relative of mine who goes to Wake Forest told me that Kappa Beta Gamma has absorbed the disbanded chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Can anyone confirm?

[33girl]

A relative of mine who goes to Wake Forest told me that Kappa Beta Gamma has absorbed the disbanded chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Can anyone confirm?

http://img.funnyanimatedgifs.net/img/2237-coleman-wtf.gif

It's on wikipedia and other places whose names we do not mention here.

[IHeartUGA]

Has anyone heard about Coastal Carolina or Cornell?

[DubaiSis]

There are a lot of schools out there that are either in the middle of the process, or seem like they SHOULD be opening up for expansion. I too am wondering when we'll get more news.

[SWTXBelle]

The Kappa Delta chapter at Baylor is closing unfortunately.

http://www.baylor.edu/lariat/news.php?action=story&story=82292


Didn't Sigma Kappa have a chapter at Baylor that closed fairly recently? Or did they not finish colonizing?

[LaneSig]

Didn't Sigma Kappa have a chapter at Baylor that closed fairly recently? Or did they not finish colonizing?

Sigma Kappa was at Baylor from 1989-1994.

[Just interested]

Delta Gamma was once at Baylor as well.

[TXalum1]

Delta Gamma was once at Baylor as well.
I thought they had been but couldn't remember when. When I saw that Sigma Kappa had been there, I thought I'd just confused the two.

[LaneSig]

Phi Sigma Kappa has recolonized at University of Southern California.

http://dailytrojan.com/2010/10/20/new-usc-fraternity-joins-ifc/

[Shellfish]

Chosen by Penn: Zeta Tau Alpha. Congrats! It's a place where a new sorority can do pretty well quickly and aren't necessarily stuck behind the eight-ball.

(I mean chosen by Penn's Panhel extension committee.)

[honeychile]

Congratulations to ZTA! For some reason, that seemed to go very quickly - hope your colonization goes as well!

[Jill1228]

Congratulations to ZTA! For some reason, that seemed to go very quickly - hope your colonization goes as well!

Damn, that was quick! Congrats to ZTA!

[groovypq]

WOW! YAY!!!

[Shellfish]

Brace yourself, honeychile: Supposedly the number 2 choice is ADPi, and since it's a stacked expansion, they're next. That could be fairly soon, one would think, since the original vote to expand came even before Phi Sig left.

[honeychile]

Woo Hoo! When I posted the above, I was thinking about when the first two GLOs presented, and ADPi was next. I admit to thinking, "Wow! I hadn't even heard how we did yet!" Our alumnae relations in the area are completely awesome, though - YIPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!

[thetygerlily]

Best of luck to ZTA for a successful return to Penn!

Not sure who else was keeping up with the articles for each presentation (the first two were posted here a couple of weeks ago), but based on these alone ZTA sounded like the frontrunner to me. Here are the articles in order of presentation:
DZ (http://thedp.com/article/first-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)
AOII (http://thedp.com/article/second-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)
DG (http://thedp.com/article/third-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)
ZTA (http://thedp.com/article/fourth-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)
ADII (http://thedp.com/article/final-sorority-presents-panhel-extension)

I thought they were a really interesting look at how the presentations are conducted and perceived. I only wish I could've seen them to compare!

[Shellfish]

I thought they were a really interesting look at how the presentations are conducted and perceived. I only wish I could've seen them to compare!

I considered attending since I work nearby and the presentations were open to the public, but then I wondered if I would seem like a stalkery old lady, and I also didn't feel like hanging around the office until 7:00 or so. When the last presentations were conducted (in 1987!), they were at a more convenient time (I think 5:00), and they weren't open to everyone. On the other hand, all five were stacked, and it took 15 years, but all of them did eventually arrive.

[shadokat]

They have had expansion since 1987. Sigma Kappa came to Penn in like 2002 or so.

[ZetaGirl22]

Chosen by Penn: Zeta Tau Alpha. Congrats! It's a place where a new sorority can do pretty well quickly and aren't necessarily stuck behind the eight-ball.

(I mean chosen by Penn's Panhel extension committee.)

WOOHOO!!!!!!! That is awesome news!

[Just interested]

Zeta is on a major roll! Congrats for all your expansion news.

[Preston327]

FAU Update: Multiple sources involved in Panhellenic tell me that our expansion process will select not one but two sororities to expand. The first will be coming on next semester and the other of the three presenting will come on in Fall '11. That seems a bit tight for me but apparently we had a massive increase in girls going through recruitment this year so maybe two new organizations in two semesters can work.

[gaangel5]

Whoooaaa! Go Zeta!!!

[MiamiSig]

Sigma Chi has just concluded colonization efforts on three campus and I'm pleased to report the following results:

University of New Hampshire - 19 men pledged
Carnegie Mellon - 26 men pledged
Cal State Long Beach (re-charter) - 17 men so far (3 more are anticipated by the conclusion of this effort today)

Congratulations to all three groups and best of luck as they begin down the road to chartering and installation!

[Shellfish]

They have had expansion since 1987. Sigma Kappa came to Penn in like 2002 or so.

Yes. As I mentioned, all five that presented in 1987 did eventually colonize, even though it took 15 years. There weren't new presentations before the expansions in 1990, 1992, and 2002.

[LaneSig]

http://www.thetigernews.com/news.php?aid=6526&sid=1

Theta Chi has closed its chapter at Clemson University after a pledge was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning. The Theta Chi chapter was chartered this past spring.

[g41965]

Delta Upsilon has a new interest group at Boise State.Expansion for the year is as follows;

Marietta College
Elon College
Iowa State
BoiseState.

DU is aiming for 5 new colonies every year.:)

[ebdelt]

http://www.thetigernews.com/news.php?aid=6526&sid=1

Theta Chi has closed its chapter at Clemson University after a pledge was hospitalized for alcohol poisoning. The Theta Chi chapter was chartered this past spring.

I believe this incident, after a building culmination of other risk management problems from other GLO's on campus, is what led the university to put all of the Greeks on a cease and decist for a short period.

[LaneSig]

Congratulations to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the University of Maryland. They received their charter this past Saturday (Oct. 23).

http://www.diamondbackonline.com/news/fraternity-receives-official-recognition-from-university-1.1727069

[Cruise4fun]

Tri Sigma has been asked to present at SUNY Plattsburgh.

[KSUViolet06]

^^^Yay! In addition, our presentation at Capitol University is today at 5!

Several national officers, alumnae (not me because of an important meeting :( ), and collegians from Alpha Beta and Eta Iota (Defiance) are heading down for it.

I do not know when Delta Phi Epsilon will present (or if they've already done so).

I'm also unclear on if ALL locals at Capital are affiliating with NPCs or just one of them (anyone know?)

At any rate, I can't wait to hear how it turns out!

[GammaBelle]

^^^Yay! In addition, our presentation at Capitol University is today at 5!

I do not know when Delta Phi Epsilon will present (or if they've already done so).

I'm also unclear on if ALL locals at Capital are affiliating with NPCs or just one of them (anyone know?)

At any rate, I can't wait to hear how it turns out!



D Phi E presented on Monday :)

[Always AlphaGam]

Alpha Phi chosen to recolonize at Whitman College next Fall (http://whitmanpioneer.com/news/2010/10/28/alpha-phi-chosen-to-be-fourth-sorority/)

The Alpha Phi sorority will be returning to Whitman next fall as the fourth sorority on campus, pending faculty approval this spring. Whitman’s Panhellenic Extension Committee announced the decision, part of an effort to reduce overcrowding in the existing three sororities, on Monday, Oct. 25.

In early October, representatives from Alpha Phi, along with Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Gamma Delta, came to Whitman to tour the campus and make presentations about their sororities. The Panhellenic Extension Committee and other participants–largely sorority members–who attended these presentations then discussed their preferences. Alpha Phi was favored in part because it had previously been on campus until the 1980s.

[dukemama]

^^Nice that the entire Syracuse Triad had a chance to present together.

[Always AlphaGam]

^^Nice that the entire Syracuse Triad had a chance to present together.

I know! Have to admit, I'm a little bummed that we weren't chosen, but still happy that a Triad member will be returning to campus.

[exlurker]

Zeta Tau Alpha was selected to colonize at Lehigh University.

A bit more -- not a whole lot, but some info -- about the timing, housing, etc. for the colonization:

http://media.www.thebrownandwhite.com/media/storage/paper1233/news/2010/10/29/Lifestyle/A.New.Sorority.Takes.The.Throne-3951084.shtml

[FSUZeta]

what a nice article. thanks!

[TSteven]

A bit more -- not a whole lot, but some info -- about the timing, housing, etc. for the colonization:

http://media.www.thebrownandwhite.com/media/storage/paper1233/news/2010/10/29/Lifestyle/A.New.Sorority.Takes.The.Throne-3951084.shtml

what a nice article. thanks!

http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1233/stills/5r013w8c.jpg
Media Credit: Melissa Collins

That crown has three points too many. :confused: I have a feeling that Miss Collins many not be a Zeta. ;)

[FSUZeta]

lol-i didn't want to mention it, for fear of appearing too picky. it's still nice and shiny though.

[TSteven]

lol-i didn't want to mention it, for fear of appearing too picky. it's still nice and shiny though.

My Zeta cousins (well, one particular cousin more so than the others) and Zeta friends have me trained.

[LaneSig]

Phi Kappa Sigma is recolonizing at the University of Minnesota. The chapter closed in 1950.

http://www.mndaily.com/2010/10/28/phi-kappa-sigma-returns-u-after-60-years

[ASUADPi]

ADPi will be colonizing at Univ. of Penn in the "future". ZTA was chosen (congrats to them) for colonization next fall, but Panhellenic offered the next opening to us. Pretty cool.

[psusue]

ADPi will be colonizing at Univ. of Penn in the "future". ZTA was chosen (congrats to them) for colonization next fall, but Panhellenic offered the next opening to us. Pretty cool.

Well the ZTA colonization team could probably just rent an apartment in the middle of Penn and Lehigh. That way it would only be about 45 minutes to each of them and they'd save on hotel fees.

[shadokat]

From Capital University's Greek Life Facebook Page:

"Welcome DPhiE sorority to the Cap Family - we are thrilled to have you! We look forward to the continued growth of our overall fraternity and sorority community."

WTG DPhiE! :)

[sigmaceli]

Tri Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Omicron Pi have been invited to present at Drexel University in the Spring.

[LaneSig]

Sigma Pi Fraternity has rechartered their Delta Chapter at University of Pennsylvania.

http://www.sigmapi2.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=159:delta-chapter-re-charters-at-the-university-of-pennsylvania&catid=27:news-a-events&Itemid=11

Sigma Pi has closed their chapter at Texas State University-San Marcos. The closure was due to low membership.

http://www.sigmapi2.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=157:charter-revoked-theta-upsilon-texas-state-san-marcos&catid=27:news-a-events&Itemid=11

[AlphaXi1997]

From Coastal Carolina University's website: "The Panhellenic Association is delighted to announce that Alpha Xi Delta will be joining our Sorority community in Spring 2011. Alpha Xi Delta will be the 5th Panhellenic Sorority, and our 18th Chapter at Coastal Carolina University. If you are interested in supporting Alpha Xi Delta either through membership or alumnae involvement, please contact the Fraternity and Sorority Life office at 843-349-2311 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************843-349-2311******end_of_the_skype_highlighting or FSLife@coastal.edu."

[AZ-AlphaXi]

WhooooHooo!!! congratulations to our expansion team!!

[Preston327]

Florida Institute of Technology's Delta Tau Delta chapter will be installed on November 20th, 2010 as (I believe) Iota Xi. My chapter will be covering the Ritual and there's a chance I may get to have a part in it, so needless to say I'm excited beyond excited.

[DubaiSis]

From Coastal Carolina University's website: "The Panhellenic Association is delighted to announce that Alpha Xi Delta will be joining our Sorority community in Spring 2011. Alpha Xi Delta will be the 5th Panhellenic Sorority, and our 18th Chapter at Coastal Carolina University. "

Woo hoo!

[MaggieXi]

From Coastal Carolina University's website: "The Panhellenic Association is delighted to announce that Alpha Xi Delta will be joining our Sorority community in Spring 2011. Alpha Xi Delta will be the 5th Panhellenic Sorority, and our 18th Chapter at Coastal Carolina University. If you are interested in supporting Alpha Xi Delta either through membership or alumnae involvement, please contact the Fraternity and Sorority Life office at 843-349-2311 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************843-349-2311******end_of_the_skype_highlighting or FSLife@coastal.edu."

WOO HOO!

[sunkist]

Delta Phi Epsilon has been invited to colonize at Capital University (Columbus, OH) in Spring 2011. They will join three local sororities, one local fraternity, two NIC fraternities and one co-ed fraternity.

[sigtau305]

http://media.www.alestlelive.com/media/storage/paper351/news/2010/09/16/News/New-Fraternity.On.Campus.As.Rush.Week.Rolls-3932216.shtml

Article about Sigma Tau Gamma's colonization at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville (just outside of St. Louis).

I read it on nationals' website. that and the possible colonization of Sig-Tau at Southern Indiana.

[Blondie93]

Kappa Alpha Theta is presenting at UNC-Charlotte this evening and Alpha Chi Omega presented last week. Not sure who else was invited to present.

Link to UNCC greek life facebook feed with limited information (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Charlotte-NC/UNC-Charlotte-Fraternity-and-Sorority-Life/126459351812)

[Just interested]

Kappa Delta is also presenting

[wolffootball37]

Phi Gamma Delta at the University of North Texas is chartering in two weeks!!!

[ThetaPrincess24]

Kappa Alpha Theta is presenting at UNC-Charlotte this evening and Alpha Chi Omega presented last week. Not sure who else was invited to present.

Link to UNCC greek life facebook feed with limited information (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Charlotte-NC/UNC-Charlotte-Fraternity-and-Sorority-Life/126459351812)

Woohoo!! Go Theta :)

[shadokat]

Good luck to all in this one :) This greek system is definitely growing!! When we joined the Greek community in 2003, quota was around 20. This term, it was 37! Total is 65, and everyone is over! I believe Tri Sigma presented in 2003 as well.

Tri Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Omicron Pi have been invited to present at Drexel University in the Spring.

[33girl]

Kappa Delta is also presenting

I'm confused. I thought KD was already there (UNCC) and/or had an OK from the Greek system to come the next time they expanded. (If I'm totally off base and someone else knows what I'm thinking of, please clue me in.)

[Just interested]

I know we are not there. I have my information on very good authority, however, I could have hear it wrong. I was also told of 2 other KD presentations at the same time I heard about UNCC but don't feel comfortable announcing them on Greek Chat until it has been posted on a KD site or by the university.

[Shellfish]

Maybe you're thinking of NC State, where KD was waiting in the wings for a while and has finally colonized.

[33girl]

Maybe you're thinking of NC State, where KD was waiting in the wings for a while and has finally colonized.

Ah. Maybe that is it. I could have sworn it was a UNC-something though.

[TheMightyPen]

Congratulations to Alpha Xi Delta on being chosen to colonize at Coastal Carolina!

[irishpipes]

Kappa Delta
Elizabeth College Epsilon Prime 1902-1904
Saint Mary's School Phi Delta 1904-1911
Duke University Sigma Delta 1912-1967/1976-1990
Queens University of Charlotte Alpha Omicron 1928
University of North Carolina Beta Chi 1951
High Point University Gamma Gamma 1955
East Carolina University Gamma Sigma 1960-1984/?
Lenoir-Rhyne College Gamma Chi 1962
University of North Carolina - Pembroke Epsilon Zeta 1971-?/2008
Methodist College 1977-1982
Appalachian State University Epsilon Epsilon 1978
Wake Forest University Zeta Omicron 1993
North Carolina State University Colony

UNC Pembroke was just in 2008. Maybe that's what you were thinking.

[Shellfish]

Would you make a correction to that list? The Epsilon Prime chapter was at Elizabeth College, a small school in Charlotte that no longer exists. Elizabeth City State University is an HBCU still going strong on the other side of the state.

[ms_gwyn]

woot on Drexel...Go Sigma!...I will keep my fingers crossed on that one.

[33girl]

UNC Pembroke was just in 2008. Maybe that's what you were thinking.

That is exactly it. "Pembroke" wouldn't come to my head for the life of me. Thanks irishpipes!!

[shadokat]

Delta Phi Epsilon has been selected to present at University of West Georgia! YAY!

[carnation]

Cool! Great school! Do you know if y'all are the only ones?

[SthrnZeta]

Tri Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Omicron Pi have been invited to present at Drexel University in the Spring.

That's awesome news! This would make THREE chapters in PA this year :D

[shadokat]

I don't know who else carnation! :)

[AGDLynn]

From West Georgia Greek FB page

So excited for the new sorority presentations starting on the 15th! Sigma
Kappa, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Phi Epsilon and Alpha Omicron Pi will be
presenting

Current NPC groups
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Delta
Phi Mu

[carnation]

Somewhere in the back of my mind is a story that someone on GC told me about a local there back in the day that originally started out wanting to be ADPi and then (I don't know how) they ended up as ChiO. Does this ring a bell with anyone?