2008/2009 Colonies and Expansions

[LaneSig]

Since it's May 1st, and school is getting ready to end, I thought I would start the new listings.

Panhellenic Colonies and Charters

Alpha Delta Pi - (Fall) University of Arizona (re-charter)186 women pledged, Augusta State University(GA)34 women pledged, Methodist University47 women pledged, (Spring) Washington & Lee 81 women pledged, Wake Forest University(re-charter) 122 women pledged, Drake University 56 women pledged

Alpha Epsilon Phi - University of Michigan (re-charter), UC-Irvine (absorbing local, Epsilon Phi), University of Minnesota (absorbing local, Achayot)

Alpha Gamma Delta - Western Kentucky University (re-charter)25 women pledged, Arizona State University(re-charter, Spring 09), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario, Canada)

Alpha Omicron Pi - Appalachian State University 82 women pledged, Washington University (St. Louis) 68 women pledged

Alpha Phi - University of Alabama (re-charter)218 women pledged, Georgia Tech (absorbing local sorority, Chi Omega Tau)

Alpha Sigma Alpha - Clayton State University (GA), Texas A&M-Kingsville, SUNY-Cortland 43 women pledged, Oregon Institute of Technology

Alpha Sigma Tau- Emporia State University (recolonization, absorbing local sorority Beta Lambda Alpha)

Alpha Xi Delta - University of Illinois (re-charter)133 women pledged

Chi Omega- George Washington University (D.C.)119 women pledged

Delta Delta Delta- Allegheny College 60 women pledged, University of California-Merced 20 women pledged

Delta Gamma- University of California-Merced

Delta Phi Epsilon- Rutgers University-Camden (NJ) (re-charter)

Gamma Phi Beta- Missouri State University (re-charter) 105 women pledged, Lake Erie College 43 women pledged

Kappa Alpha Theta-Auburn University (re-charter) 117 women pledged

Kappa Delta - Franklin & Marshall (absorbing chapter of Kappa Beta Gamma), Ripon College (re-charter), University of North Carolina-Pembroke (re-charter) 40 women pledged, Georgia College & State University 75 women pledged, (Spring) University of North Texas (re-charter) 45 women pledged, Sacred Heart University (CT) (absorbing local)

Kappa Kappa Gamma- Santa Clara University 83 women pledged, University of California-Merced

Phi Mu - Lynn University (FL)61 women pledged, Grand Valley State University (MI)85 women pledged, Elmhurst College (IL- absorbing local sorority, Gamma Chi) 65 women pledged

Phi Sigma Sigma- Adelphi University (NY) (recolonization)41 women pledged, Sacred Heart University (CT) (absorbing local) 47 women pledged

Pi Beta Phi - Mississippi State University 67 women pledged , New York University 67 women pledged, Massachusetts Institute of Technology41 women pledged

Sigma Kappa - Florida International University 78 women pledged, Clemson University 128 women pledged, University of California-Irvine 60+ women pledged

Sigma Sigma Sigma - University of Missouri140+women pledged, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (recolonization) canceled

Theta Phi Alpha- Clayton State University (GA) 34 women pledged, St. John's University - Staten Island 27 women pledged, Sacred Heart University (CT) (absorbing local) 38 women pledged, York College(PA)46 women pledged, University of Michigan-Flint 31 women pledged

Zeta Tau Alpha- Sacred Heart University (CT) (absorbing local) 41 women pledged, University of Rhode Island (absorbing local) 92 women pledged

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IFC Colonies and Charters

Acacia- University of Toronto, University of Colorado, Washington State University

Alpha Chi Rho- Temple University (recharter)

Alpha Delta Phi- University of Washington (recharter))

Alpha Kappa Lambda- Clayton State University(GA), University of Wyoming (recharter), University of Washington (recharter), Oregon State University (recharter)

Alpha Phi Delta- Manhattan College

Alpha Sigma Phi- University of New Hampshire

Alpha Tau Omega- University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Austin Peay State University (TN), Grand Valley State University (MN), College of William & Mary, Texas A&M, University of New Mexico, University of Michigan

Beta Theta Pi- John Carroll University, Eastern Illinois University, Washington & Lee, University of Virginia, Southern Methodist University (recharter), Furman University, University of Maryland

Chi Phi- University of Tennessee 30 pledges, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Oklahoma State University, Keene State University(NH), SUNY-Plattsburg 19 pledges

Delta Chi- Eastern Illinois University 22 pledges, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, West Chester University (PA) 19 pledges, University of Massachusetts 35 pledges, SUNY-Albany 26 pledges

Delta Sigma Phi- Oklahoma State University, University of Delaware, University of Nebraska (pending approval), Kent State University, Gannon University (PA)(re-charter)

Delta Tau Delta- University of Vermont, George Washington University (DC) 47 pledges, Carnegie Mellon University, Sacred Heart University (CT, absorbing a local fraternity), Florida Atlantic University, Tufts University

Delta Upsilon- Embry Riddle University (FL), Virginia Tech 21 pledges

Kappa Alpha- University of Southern California(recharter)25 pledges, North Carolina State University (re-charter)

Kappa Delta Rho-McDaniel College(MD)

Kappa Sigma- Kansas State University(recolonization), Milikin University(IL)(recolonization), Sacred Heart University (CT)(absorbing a local fraternity), University of California-Santa Cruz, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Lambda Chi Alpha - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (re-charter), University of California-Santa Barbara (re-charter), University of Idaho (re-charter)

Phi Delta Theta- Kent State University (recharter), University of Minnesota (recolonization), Butler University(IL)(recolonization), Johns Hopkins University, New Mexico State University

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)-(Fall) University of Cincinnati (revitalization of existing chapter), University of Pennsylvania (recolonizing)32 pledges, Western Kentucky University, University of North Texas 40 pledges, (Spring) Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, University of Houston 37 pledges, College of Charleston(re-charter) 36 pledges, University of Western Ontario

Phi Kappa Sigma - Randolph-Macon College(recharter), Queens College, Penn State(recharter), University of South Carolina(recharter), Virginia Commonwealth University

Pi Kappa Alpha - Fall '08: University of Arizona, University of North Carolina-Pembroke, Stetson University (FL), Virginia Commonwealth University, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Trinity University (San Antonio, TX) 44 pledges - first national fraternity on campus, McNeese State University (LA), Sam Houston State University (TX); Spring '09: Emory University

Pi Kappa Phi-(Sept.) Florida State University 83 pledges, University of Miami (FL), (Oct.) University of Nebraska, Ball State University (IN), (Feb. 09) Villanova University, University of Southern California, University of North Carolina, University of Central Arkansas

Sigma Alpha Epsilon - University of Illinois (phoenix charter), Appalachian State University, University of Wisconsin, Duke University

Sigma Alpha Mu- Brandeis University, Drexel University, North Carolina State University, California State University-Northridge

Sigma Chi- Gettysburg College (recharter), Santa Clara University, University of New Haven, Texas State University (recharter), University of Texas (recharter), University of Maryland (recharter), University of California-Merced, Princeton University (recharter), Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Michigan 38 pledges, Valdosta State University (GA), University of Chicago

Sigma Nu - North Carolina State University, Georgia Southern University, Colorado State University, Huntingdon College (AL), Spring '09 University of Oregon, Duquesne University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (re-organization)

Sigma Pi- University of Central Florida52 pledges, Arkansas Tech University 45 pledges, Keene State College (NH), Ohio University 50 pledges

Sigma Tau Gamma- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Appalachian State University (NC), Rogers State University (OK), University of North Carolina-Pembroke, Salisbury University (MD), University of North Texas (re-charter)

Tau Kappa Epsilon- Bowling Green State University (OH,recharter), Lake Erie College, San Francisco State University, California State University-East Bay, California State University-Stanislaus, Keene State University(NH), University of Central Missouri, Missouri State University

Theta Chi-University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Florida Southern College, Bucknell University (recharter), University of Missouri, University of Minnesota (recharter), University of North Dakota (recharter), Marshall University, Ohio State University (recharter), Stephen F. Austin University (TX, recharter), University of South Florida, University of Wisconsin (recharter)

Theta Xi-Iowa State University(recolonizing), UCLA(recolonizing), Auburn University(recolonizing)

Zeta Beta Tau- University of Kansas (recolonization), University of Toronto, University of California-San Diego, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Purdue University, University of Wesern Ontario, Miami University (OH)

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MCGLO Colonies and Charters

Kappa Delta Chi- Florida State University

Omega Delta Phi- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, University of Idaho, University of North Texas, Sam Houston State University (re-charter), Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, University of Florida, Eastern Washington University, Lock Haven University (PA)

Lambda Theta Phi- University of Texas-Arlington (recolonization)

Sigma Lambda Beta- Southern Methodist University, Mississippi State University

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Schools opening for expansion.

Arkansas State University

University of Arkansas-Little Rock - Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Delta, and Sigma Sigma Sigma invited to colonize Fall 2009.

Bucknell University- Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Delta, and Phi Sigma Sigma presenting. Alpha Delta Pi invited to colonize Fall 2009.

University of Buffalo - Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Phi Epsilon, and Theta Phi Alpha presenting. 2 locals looking for national affiliation. Phi Sigma Sigma recolonizing. Delta Phi Epsilon invited to absorb local sorority, Delta Delta.

University of California - Irvine- Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Sigma Kappa presenting. Sigma Kappa invited to colonize.

University of Cincinnati- Delta Zeta, Phi Mu and Pi Beta Phi presenting.

Clemson University- Alpha Phi, Pi Beta Phi, and Sigma Kappa presenting. Sigma Kappa invited to colonize.

Creighton University (NE)

Dartmouth University

Drake University - Alpha Delta Pi.Alpha Xi Delta, and Delta Zeta presenting. Alpha Delta Pi invited to colonize.

Florida Atlantic University- Alpha Delta Pi invited to colonize.

Frostburg State University(MD)- Alpha Gamma Delta,Alpha Sigma Alpha, and Phi Mu presenting. Alpha Sigma Alpha invited to colonize and absorb local, Alpha Gamma.

Grand Valley State University (MI) - Sigma Sigma Sigma presenting.

High Point University(NC)- Sigma Sigma Sigma presenting.

Indiana University- South Bend

Iona College (NY)-Delta Tau Delta and Delta Upsilon invited to colonize.

Johns Hopkins University - considering expansion

Kansas State University- Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, and Zeta Tau Alpha presenting. Zeta Tau Alpha invited to colonize.

University of Kentucky - Alpha Phi, Gamma Phi Beta, and Phi Mu presenting. Alpha Phi invited to colonize, Fall 2009. Phi Mu invited to colonize, Fall 2011.

Lake Erie College - Gamma Phi Beta and Tau Kappa Epsilon invited to colonize. new Greek system Adding a second NPC organization. Alpha Sigma Alpha presenting.

Lehigh University - Zeta Psi, Pi Lambda Phi, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Delta Chi presenting. 2 groups will be invited to colonize.

Louisiana State University-Alexandria New Panhellenic

Northeastern University (MA)

University of Oregon- Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta presenting. Delta Delta Delta invited to colonize.

Pennsylvania College of Technology - opening for new Panhellenic system;Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma presenting. Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Sigma invited to colonize.

Quinnipiac University- Alpha Delta Pi invited to colonize.

Rutgers University-Camden (NJ) -Delta Phi Epsilon invited to re-colonize.

Sacred Heart University (CT) - local sororities and fraternities going national; Theta Phi Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha, Kappa Delta, Phi Sigma Sigma, Delta Tau Delta and Kappa Sigma invited to colonize.

San Diego State University - IFC expansion.

San Jose State University - Alpha Xi Delta invited to colonize.

Saint John's University - Queens (main campus)

Saint John's University - Staten Island- Delta Phi Epsilon and Sigma Sigma Sigma presenting. 2-3 locals seeking NPC affiliation.Sigma Sigma Sigma invited to colonize.

State University of New York-Cortland

University of South Carolina- Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Mu presenting. Phi Mu invited to colonize.

Southern Utah University

Temple University-Delta Phi Epsilon, Alpha Xi Delta, and Zeta Tau Alpha presenting. Delta Phi Epsilon invited to colonize.

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi- Alpha Sigma Alpha and Zeta Tau Alphapresenting. Zeta Tau Alpha invited to colonize.

University of Texas - El Paso

Towson University(MD) - Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, and Pi Beta Phi presenting. Delta Delta Delta invited to colonize.

Tulane University- Alpha Delta Pi,Alpha Phi, and Phi Mu presenting. Phi Mu invited to (re)colonize.

University of Tulsa- Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Nu and Sigma Tau Gamma presenting.

Valdosta State University (GA)- Alpha Sigma Alpha presenting.

University of Vermont

Washington University (St. Louis)- Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Delta Delta, and Gamma Phi Beta presenting. Alpha Omicron Pi invited to colonize.

Webster University (St. Louis, MO) - Alpha Delta Pi and Delta Phi Epsilon presenting. New Greek System, Webster added Delta Upsilon as their first fraternity last year. Delta Phi Epsilon invited to colonize.

Westminster College(Fulton, MO)- Alpha Gamma Delta and Sigma Sigma Sigma presenting. Alpha Gamma Delta invited to colonize.

University of Wisconsin-Platville - Theta Phi Alpha presenting.

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Closed Chapters

Alpha Chi Omega- Denison University, University of Arizona

Alpha Epsilon Phi- University of Hartford

Alpha Gamma Delta- Bowling Green State University (OH)

Alpha Omicron Pi- University of Colorado, Duke University

Chi Omega- Utah State University

Delta Gamma- Franklin College

Kappa Alpha Theta- University of Southern Mississippi, Colgate University, Johns Hopkins University

Pi Beta Phi- University of Arkansas-Little Rock

Sigma Sigma Sigma- Ringling College of Art and Design (FL)

Zeta Tau Alpha- Tennessee Tech University

Alpha Delta Gamma- Loyola of Chicago (Alpha Chapter)

Alpha Sigma Phi- Bloomsburg University (PA)-colony

Beta Theta Pi- Penn State University

Chi Phi- Emory University

Delta Kappa Epsilon- University of Mississippi (2 year expulsion)

Delta Sigma Phi- San Diego State University, Wittenberg University (OH)

Delta Tau Delta- Wabash College

Kappa Alpha- Midwestern State University (TX), Southern Methodist University

Kappa Delta Rho- Bucknell University

Kappa Sigma- University of Southern Mississippi, University of Oklahoma

Lambda Chi Alpha- San Diego State University, Case Western Reserve University (OH) (colony closed)

Pi Kappa Alpha- Northern Arizona University

Pi Kappa Phi-University of Florida

Phi Delta Theta- Vanderbilt University(colony)

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI)- University of Texas-San Antonio

**Phi Kappa Sigma- closed/suspended/restructured Texas Christian University

Phi Mu Delta- University of New Hampshire

Sigma Alpha Mu University of Rhode Island (colony)

Sigma Phi Epsilon- University of Alabama

Sigma Nu- University of California-Santa Barbara, Utah State University

Theta Chi- University of Oregon

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Chapters receiving their charters.

Alpha Delta Pi- Wake Forest University

Alpha Epsilon Phi- San Diego State University

Alpha Gamma Delta- Western Kentucky University

Alpha Omicron Pi- Appalachian State University(NC)

Alpha Phi- University of Alabama, Georgia Tech

Alpha Sigma Alpha- Oregon Institute of Technology

Chi Omega- George Washington University

Delta Delta Delta- University of California-Merced

Delta Gamma- University of California-Merced

Delta Phi Epsilon- Temple University

Gamma Phi Beta- Missouri State University

Kappa Kappa Gamma- University of California-Merced

Pi Beta Phi- New York University, Mississippi State University

Phi Mu- Huntingdon College, Grand Valley State University (MI)

Phi Sigma Sigma- St. John's University-Staten Island

Sigma Kappa- Clemson University

Sigma Sigma Sigma- Pratt Institute (NY), University of Missouri

Theta Phi Alpha - Sacred Heart University (CT), St. John's University-Staten Island

Zeta Tau Alpha- Sacred Heart University (CT), University of Rhode Island


Alpha Gamma Rho- Fort Hays State University (KS)

Alpha Tau Omega- University of North Carolina-Wilmington, College of William and Mary

Beta Theta Pi- Monmouth College

Chi Phi- College of William & Mary, SUNY-Albany

Delta Sigma Phi- Shorter College (GA)

Phi Sigma Kappa- Arizona State University

Pi Kappa Alpha- University of North Texas

Pi Kappa Phi- Louisiana Tech University

Sigma Alpha Mu- Towson University

Sigma Chi- University of New Mexico, Santa Clara University, University of California-Merced, University of Arizona, Gettysburg College, University of Texas, Texas State University

Sigma Nu- University of Kansas, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, California State University-San Bernadino

Sigma Phi Epsilon- Villanova University, Florida Gulf Coast University

Zeta Beta Tau- University of Washington, California State University - San Marcos, Pace University, University of Memphis, University of Central Florida, Lynn University (FL), SUNY-Platsburg

[KSUViolet06]

Sigma Sigma Sigma will be colonizing at Mizzou in Fall 2008, so I think that qualifies for this thread.

[exlurker]

Sigma Alpha Mu Establishes Chapter at Brandeis

The article deals with the university's non-recognition policy and some other issues, besides mentioning Sammy's arrival.:

http://media.www.thejusticeonline.co...-3673429.shtml

[WVU alpha phi]

Just received an email with updates at Georgia Tech's colonization and Alabama's installation. See below.

I'm so happy to see Alpha Phi finally carving a path for itself in the southeast.

Georgia Tech
Overview of Fall 2008! Fall semester was an exciting time for Alpha Phis at Tech. It was a time for growing, getting to know sisters and even local alum. Already in our first semester we are thriving as a colony at Georgia Tech. We had several mixers with fraternities, participated in philanthropy events, and became closer as sisters through our many sisterhood events. Just to name a few, we had a mixer with Kappa Sigma, Delta Upsilon, and Delta Sigma Phi. We had a "Run and Hide" Halloween philanthropy event with Sigma Phi Epsilon and a charity BBQ with Delta Chi. The BBQ benefited Delta Chi's national philanthropy and Alpha Phi Foundation.
Spring Recruitment:
Alpha Phi had a very successful and exciting recruitment this spring. We pinned 14 girls putting our total of new members at 77. We will have continuous open bidding until our installation which is quickly approaching on April 18th. A number of mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and friends of alumnae will join our 77 and become initiated members of the Iota Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi.
Philanthropy
Celebrating February, Heart Health Month of course being Alpha Phis we have to celebrate Heart Health Month! Philanthropy events were big in February. We gave out dark chocolate and heart health facts to women faculty and staff. We also made Valentine's Day cards to bring to the cardiac care center of the children's hospital in Atlanta We also reached out to the Georgia Tech community and sold candy grams, profiting about $150!
RED DRESS GALA
We are already beginning to plan our very first Red Dress Gala. It will be in October and coincide with parent's weekend at Tech. Since this is our first Red Dress Gala we want to make this a HUGE success! But we need your help! ANY help is much appreciated, from sponsorships, donations, and volunteers to planning and organizing.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Phi Olympics are on March 7 at Piedmont Park. "Ivy Ball" our spring formal will be on Friday, March 27. Greek Week is Saturday March 28 - Tuesday April 7. Our girls are already getting pumped up for Greek Week! We have begun tug practice and Greek Sing practice. There will be a date night to the Braves game April 14. And a "Phi-ture" film on April 19. We also have several mixers this spring!


Alabama
Alpha Phi is proud to announce the installation of Beta Mu Chapter at the University of Alabama on March 6, 2009! The installation and initiation of more than 200 collegiate members and mothers marks a historic moment in Alpha Phi. The weekend was the culmination of the hard work of countless Alpha Phi volunteers who spent more than a year, planning, troubleshooting and guiding the growth of the colony.

Initiation was conducted on March 6, 2009 in the Ferguson Center Theater on campus. On Saturday, March 7, more than 500 Alpha Phis, alumnae, parents, and University representatives gathered in the Zone at the Bryant-Denny Stadium to celebrate at the Installation Banquet. We are excited to add Beta Mu to our roster in the Southeast!

Alpha Phi's last two semesters have be busy in Alabama! The women have been marketing Alpha Phi's brand all over Tuscaloosa by participating in Homecoming, Greek Week, and countless Greek Philanthropy events. The chapter has even hosted a few teas to get to know local women. Chapter members have also grown in sisterhood by attending a new member retreat in the Fall at Camp Cosby in Brimingham, Alabama. Beta Mu's chapter calendar has been full of sisterhood events, socials, philanthropy and community service events. The chapter members are already preparing for the upcoming Panhellenic Weekend!

[APhi4Ever]

University of Alabama - Alpha Phi recolonization Fall 2008
Georgia Institute of Technology - Alpha Phi Fall 2008

[gtdxeric]

Originally Posted by APhi4Ever

Georgia Tech University - Alpha Phi Fall 2008

It's the Georgia Institute of Technology, or just Georgia Tech. Yeah, yeah, I know, it's a little thing, but believe me, your new sisters will care too.

[violetpretty]

Bucknell University is open for Panhellenic extension.

[epchick]

The University of Texas, El Paso is opened up for Panhellenic expansion.

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by epchick

The University of Texas, El Paso is opened up for Panhellenic expansion.

Oh, that one's really exciting to me too. I guess they'll announce the groups presenting in the fall?

I looked up the groups formerly at Bucknell. Here they are:

Delta Delta Delta Tau 1904-2003
Kappa Delta Phi Tau 1915-1970
Phi Mu Beta Kappa 1922-?
Delta Zeta Beta Theta 1930-1978
Alpha Phi Beta Chi 1948-1978
Alpha Sigma Alpha 1953-1964
Gamma Phi Beta Delta Xi 1978-1987
Delta Phi Epsilon Phi Rho 1980-1982

That's indeed a lot of former NPCs to choose from! A lot of which have been off campus for extended periods of time. Current groups at Bucknell are Pi Phi, AXO, KKG, DG, Theta, and Chi-O.

[texas*princess]

From our forum:

Colonizations:

University of Deleware (2008)
Washington & Lee (Spring 2009)
Methodist University (not sure if 2008/9)

Recolonizations:

University of Arizona - Delta Gamma - (Fall 2008)
Wake Forest University - Eta Upsilon - (Spring 2009)
Augusta State University - Zeta Zeta - (Fall 2008)