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Greek Alumni Newsletter
VOLUME 2,
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Homecoming
- page 1 Awards Presented at
Grand Chapter
- page 2 & 3 Recruitment and
Intake Information
- page 3 Sorority Village Update
- page 3 Chapter Highlights
- page 4 & 5 -
ISSUE 2
Ball State Greek Community at a Glance
Greetings alumnae, alumni, and friends of Ball State’s fraternity and sorority
community. We are happy to report we have another way for you to be informed
of the successes of Ball State’s fraternity and sorority community. Each semester
the Office of Student Life publishes a Greek report that reflects many of the
activities that fraternity and sorority members engaged in during the previous
semester. This report is distributed to university administrators, advisors, national
headquarters and students. In addition, the information is published on our
website and in other marketing materials. You may access this report on our
website by going to www.bsu.edu/greeklife. You will find it on the main page
under the “News & Reports” section.
We hope this new issue of the Greek Alumni Newsletter will keep you informed and
up-to-date. You may notice we have added some new features to the newsletter,
primarily based on alumni feedback. We are dedicated to making this your alumni
newsletter with articles you find interesting and informative. As always, your
comments and feedback are welcomed. Please email these to cwluyster@bsu.edu.
- Sincerely, The Office of Student Life Staff
Fraternity to Colonize
in the Fall
- page 6 Strategic Plan Update
- page 6 -
SPRING 2008
Homecoming
Ball State has set the dates for the “Red, White + U!”
82nd annual Homecoming celebration. This year the
Cardinals will take on Kent State University at
Scheumann Stadium on September 27, 2008. The
Homecoming Steering Committee is already hard
at work preparing for a fantastic Homecoming week.
Tentative Schedule
Homecoming Kick-Off Event
September 22, 2008
7pm at Irving Gym/LaFollette Field
Bed Race
September 26, 2008
Noon on Riverside Avenue
Music on McKinley
September 24, 2008
6pm at McKinley and University Green
Homecoming Parade
September 27, 2008
TBD
Air Jam & Royalty
September 25, 2008
9pm at Emens Auditorium
Ball State vs Kent State football game
September 27, 2008
Noon
An up-to-date schedule of events can be found on the BSU Alumni
Association website www.bsu.edu/alumni. Click on the upcoming events to
view activities that will be sure to get students, staff and alumni excited and
ready to celebrate homecoming!
Awards Presented at Grand Chapter
Each spring the Greek community honors chapters in the areas of academic
achievement, outstanding service and philanthropy work and Greek Excellence. In
addition, individuals are recognized for outstanding contributions to their chapters and
the Greek community at Ball State. This year’s program was held in Emens Auditorium
on Sunday, April 6th. Below is a list of our 2007 award recipients.
Greek Individual Award Winners
Service/Philanthropy Awards
Outstanding New Member
Lisa Canary, Delta Zeta
Branden Clements, Phi Gamma Delta
Panhellenic Council
Outstanding Chapter President
Jamie Koerner, Alpha Chi Omega
Shawn Meier, Phi Gamma Delta
Philanthropy Award
Alpha Chi Omega
Outstanding Greek Achiever
Summer O'Dell, Kappa Delta
David Niedzwiecki, Phi Delta Theta
Greek Woman of the Year
Amanda Ostoich, Alpha Chi Omega
Community Service Award
Pi Beta Phi
Overall Philanthropy/ Service Award
Delta Zeta
Philanthropy Donation Award
Delta Zeta
Interfraternity Council
Community Service Award
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Greek Man of the Year
Eric Maroun, Phi Gamma Delta
Philanthropy Award
Duane Deal Outstanding Chapter Advisor Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Brad Gemberling, Phi Gamma Delta
Overall Philanthropy/Service Award
Phi Gamma Delta
Academic Awards
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Highest Chapter G.P.A. - Spr. 2007
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Highest Chapter G.P.A. - Fall 2007
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
2007 Most Improved Chapter G.P.A
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Philanthropy Participation Award
Phi Gamma Delta
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Community Service Award
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Interfraternity Council
Panhellenic Council
Highest Chapter G.P.A. - Spr. 2007
Phi Gamma Delta
Highest Chapter G.P.A. - Fall 2007
Phi Gamma Delta
Highest New Member G.P.A. - Spr. 2007
Theta Chi
Highest New Member G.P.A. - Fall 2007
Phi Gamma Delta
2007 Most Improved Chapter G.P.A
Phi Delta Theta
Highest Chapter G.P.A. - Spr. 2007
Alpha Chi Omega
Highest Chapter G.P.A. – Fall 2007
Alpha Chi Omega
Highest New Member G.P.A. - Spr. 2007
Alpha Chi Omega
Highest New Member G.P.A. - Fall 2007
Alpha Chi Omega
2007 Most Improved Chapter G.P.A
Kappa Alpha Theta
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Greek Excellence Awards
Greek Excellence Awards are the highest
honor that a Greek organization at Ball State
can receive. The purpose of the Greek
Excellence plan is to provide guidelines to
assist chapters in functioning at the most
effective and efficient levels possible and to
recognize individual groups for achieving
excellence in chapter operations. Chapters
may be recognized for achieving excellence in
four programming areas: scholarship, chapter
management, membership development and
outreach. Chapters that achieve excellence in
all four areas are recognized as being a
Chapter of Excellence. Below is a list of
award recipients.
Excellence in Outreach
Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Gamma Delta •
Delta Zeta • Phi Mu • Pi Beta Phi • Sigma
Kappa • Phi Gamma Delta • Sigma Nu
Excellence in Scholarship
Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Gamma Delta •
Alpha Omicron Pi • Chi Omega • Kappa
Delta • Phi Mu • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. • Phi Delta Theta • Phi Gamma Delta •
Sigma Alpha Epsilon • Sigma Chi • Sigma
Nu • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Theta Chi
Excellence in Membership Development
Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Gamma Delta •
Chi Omega • Phi Mu • Pi Beta Phi • Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. • Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc. • Phi Gamma Delta • Sigma
Nu • Sigma Phi Epsilon • Theta Chi
Excellence in Chapter Management
Alpha Chi Omega • Alpha Gamma Delta •
Alpha Omicron Pi • Alpha Phi • Delta
Zeta • Phi Mu • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc. • Phi Gamma Delta • Sigma Nu • Sigma
Phi Epsilon • Theta Chi
Chapters of Excellence
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Gamma Delta
Phi Mu
Phi Gamma Delta
Sigma Nu
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Recruitment and Intake Information
This summer chapters will be busy making plans for fall
recruitment and intake and marketing their organizations to nonGreek students. Everyone must do their part to ensure the
campus is well informed about BSU fraternities and sororities
and the opportunities they offer college students. Alumni and
graduate members play a great role in informing students and
parents about the benefits of joining a Greek organization.
Please consider telling your friend, neighbor, babysitter, family
member or anyone else you know about Greek life and
information on how to join:
Panhellenic Sorority Formal Recruitment
September 4 – 14
Website/Registration: www.bsu.edu/greeklife/join!
Cost: $25
IFC Fraternity Formal Recruitment
September 14 - 19
Website/Registration: www.bsu.edu/greeklife/join!
NPHC Informational
August 27
Website/Registration: www.bsu.edu/greeklife/join!
Sorority Village Update
The Sorority Housing Exploratory Committee concluded its
work this spring and determined that there is an interest among
undergraduates and alumnae to investigate the possibility of
sorority houses at Ball State. The committee was charged with
gathering feedback from the sorority community. They did this
through surveys and focus groups with students, alumnae and
advisors. The committee recommended that the university
continue to move forward with the project.
In the next phase, representatives of the sorority community
and university architects will create a design and financial model
for the sorority houses. This model would provide more specific
information on the layout and costs associated with a sorority
house and would enable the national organizations and local
chapters to decide if they want to build sorority houses at Ball
State. Although no final decision has been made on the course
of sorority housing, the community and the university continue
to work hard to determine the best housing options for
Panhellenic sororities at Ball State.
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Chapter Highlights
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Phi
The ladies of Alpha Chi Omega held their annual Powder
Puff Tournament on April 12th, 2008. The money raised
went to A Better Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters in
Muncie. The chapter extended eleven bids at the beginning
of the semester to eleven amazing women that will bring
the chapter great success. Alpha Chi also celebrated Dad’s
Day with a “Look-a-Like” contest while bowling and
socializing with both sisters and fathers.
This year’s Mr. Phi-Nominal event for the Alpha Phi
Foundation and cardiac care was a huge success. With 11
different acts ranging from magic acts to dancing to mind
reading and a band, the all-male talent show was a big hit.
All audience members had the chance to win door prizes
just for purchasing a ticket. Prizes were donated by
sponsors and Alpha Phi sisters and included tanning
packages, BSU apparel and gift certificates to local
restaurants. The Delta Rho chapter raised a total of $6,740
for cardiac care, which was several hundred dollars more
than last year’s event.
Alpha Gamma Delta
The women of Alpha Gamma Delta had an excellent year!
We were proud to be awarded Chapter of Excellence for
2007. Our annual Par-Tee Golf tournament was held on
April 26th and was a complete success! We are also pleased
to have our members taking leadership positions within
other organizations, such as Andrea Schanz who is VP of
Membership Development on Panhellenic. In January
2008, AGD was one of four sororities that received a house
on campus. We are thrilled and grateful for such an
opportunity. Our advisors have been a great help in all our
accomplishments and for that we are thankful.
Chi Omega
The women of Chi Omega are proud to announce their
efforts towards raising $6,000 for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation to sponsor a terminally ill child. On April 19th,
they co-sponsored the first Greek Day, raising over $4,000.
In October, Chi Omega will sponsor a Battle of the Bands:
Rock for a Cure to raise money and awareness for breast
cancer research. Also, we are happy to report Lauren
Greene was recently selected to be an NFL Colts
Cheerleader. Chi Omega is proud of her dedication and
hard work!
Delta Tau Delta
Members of ΑΓΔ at their Par-Tee Golf philanthropy
Alpha Omicron Pi
During the spring of 2008, the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi
pioneered a new philanthropic event. Dodge Ball Day,
which was an all day dodge ball tournament for Greeks as
well as non-Greeks, debuted on March 1st. The
tournament raised money for the Arthritis Foundation. The
chapter is proud because we participated in nearly all Greek
philanthropic events throughout the semester as well as
Relay for Life. Alpha Omicron Pi made great strides this
spring and were glad to be able to give back to Greek life as
well as the greater community.
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The men of Delta Tau Delta have completely reorganized
and recommitted ourselves to a life of excellence this
spring. Community service has always been the cornerstone
of our chapter. This semester we hosted an Easter egg hunt
with the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie, hosted a hog roast
with Phi Sigma Kappa, and a barbeque with all of the
Greek chapters on BSU’s campus. Academics had become
a strong point in our chapter with a current grade point
average of 2.86. With the many successes of our chapter,
the future looks bright for Delta Tau Delta Epsilon Mu.
Delta Zeta
Delta Zeta had a great spring 2008 semester! Since the
chapter reached quota in the fall, they did not have a spring
new member class. The women hosted many great activities
this semester including Mom's Day in downtown
Indianapolis, a chapter self-defense workshop and the most
successful Turtle Tugs ever with 17 teams. Participation in
the event included alumnae members, other Greek
organizations and other campus groups. Turtle Tugs raised
$4,000 for the Painted Turtle Camp.
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New to this issue of the Greek Alumni Newsletter are chapter updates. The feedback we
received from alumni and alumnae indicated you are interested in reading about the
chapters at Ball State. The following chapter highlights include all of the chapters who
submitted updates prior to the publishing date of this newsletter.
Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
The men of the Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity Inc. at Ball State University celebrated its 55th
Anniversary April 18th-20th. This event was attended by
over 80 alumni and undergraduate brothers. The event left
a huge imprint and marked a positive step towards
excellence for the chapter. Kappa Week was also April
14th-20th. The chapter participated in community service
at Motivate Our Minds (MOMs) as well as provided events
for the Ball State community such as the 2nd annual Nupe
Nitekap: Kappacino and Karikatures.
This year the gentleman of Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrated
their 40th anniversary at Ball State University. Photos from
the event can be seen on our website www.bsusae.org . We
would like to also thank those individuals who have
contributed to another great year for the Dance Marathon.
The Ball State Dance Marathon raised over $13,000 for the
kids at Riley’s Children’s Hospital. We ask our alumni and
friends to check our website periodically for updates
regarding upcoming events. Please make sure to update
your contact information with the undergraduate chapter,
as well.
Phi Mu
Morale is high for the women of Phi Mu, who are proud to
have raised more than $4,000 for Riley Hospital for
Children this spring through the Ball State Dance
Marathon. Next year, the chapter hopes to bring a new
philanthropic event to campus to raise even more money
for Riley. The Phi Mu’s were also proud to be recognized as
one of five Chapters of Excellence at this year's Grand
Chapter ceremony.
Sigma Kappa
The women of Sigma Kappa participated in Dance
Marathon to help raise money for Riley’s Children’s
Hospital and Relay for Life to help raise money for cancer
research. We also had an Alumnae and Mom’s Day brunch
at the Artist Within, where each woman was able to make
her own pottery and spend time with the Indianapolis
alumnae chapter and our moms. The women of Sigma
Kappa also participated in Powder Puff and won 1st place
overall. We would also like to welcome our nine new
initiates and we will miss our new alumnae.
Theta Chi
Members of ΦΜ at the Dance Marathon philanthropy
Pi Beta Phi
The men of Theta Chi raised $1,500 for Riley Children's
Hospital through its philanthropic event WaterDaze last fall
semester. Theta Chi completed over 500 community
service hours this past spring semester, which is five times
the amount completed the previous semester. We are proud
of this achievement and hope to continue to increase our
service hours. Brothers will be coming together this
summer in Indianapolis for the 152nd Anniversary
Convention in July.
The Indiana Zeta chapter of Pi Beta Phi raised over $3,000
through Arrowgames this semester. Over $600 of those
funds were donated to the Muncie Animal Shelter, with
additional money from Sigma Nu fraternity, in an effort to
help our community. Chapter members won competitions
during Derby Days and participated in other events such as
Turtle Tugs and PowderPuff. We received Excellence
awards in the areas of Member Development and Outreach
at Grand Chapter and an award for the most community
service hours. Recruitment planning has been underway for
months and we are excited for big changes in the fall!
Members of ΘΧ at their WaterDaze philanthropy
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Fraternity to Colonize in the Fall
Lambda Chi Alpha Prepares to Return to the Ball State Campus
The Office of Student Life is proud to
announce Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
will return to campus in fall 2008!
Lambda Chi was originally slated to
return to campus in spring 2010 with Pi
Kappa Phi fraternity starting next fall;
however, Pi Kappa Phi chose to
postpone their colonization. Pi Kappa
Phi wanted to ensure they could
dedicate the staff and resources
necessary to create a successful
organization at Ball State.
Their
decision to not colonize this fall led to a
reevaluation of the 2006 expansion
timeline.
In addition to these changes, another
fraternity was added to the expansion
timeline. Since our last edition of the
Greek Alumni Newsletter, Zeta Beta Tau
national headquarters closed the local
chapter at Ball State. When ZBT left
campus this past January, the
headquarters and the Office of Student
Life agreed that they would return to
campus within a reasonable time period.
The commitment to bring Pi Kappa Phi
to Ball State will still be honored.
However, at this time no specific date
has been set.
Fall 2006 Timeline
Delta Sigma Phi
Pi Kappa Phi
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Kappa Psi
Alpha Tau Omega
Lambda Chi Alpha
Fall 2008
Fall 2008
Alpha Tau Omega
Fall 2009
Spring 2010
Phi Kappa Psi
Fall 2011
Fall 2011
Zeta Beta Tau
Spring 2012
Spring 2013
The Office of Student Life worked with
national representatives from Lambda
Chi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Phi
Kappa Psi and Pi Kappa Phi to develop
the new timeline. Because Lambda Chi
was scheduled to be the next
organization to expand they were
selected to take Pi Kappa Phi’s spot.
The next fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, did
not wish to move their scheduled arrival
date so Alpha Tau Omega moved up
and will now re-colonize at Ball State in
fall 2009.
Pi Kappa Phi
NPHC Week of Events
August 25 – 31, 2008
Panhellenic Recruitment
September 4 – 14, 2008
ΖΦΒ Week of Events
September 8 – 14, 2008
ΣΧ Reunion
September 12-13, 2008
Interfraternity Recruitment
September 14 – 19, 2008
WaterDaze - ΘΧ
September 20, 2008
11am at LaFollette Field
Grill Off - ΚΑΘ
September 21, 2008
Noon at Johnson Complex Parking Lot
Revised Timeline
Spring 2007
Golf and Dinner Outing - ΣΦΕ
July 11, 2008 at Noon
Wildcat Creek Golf Club in Kokomo
Homecoming Week
September 22 – 27, 2008
Arrowgames - ΠΒΦ
September 29 – October 2, 2008
TBD
Lynda Wiley, Assistant Vice President
for Student Affairs and Director of
Student Life, stated “The new timeline
reflects Ball State’s commitment to
expand and strengthen Greek life at the
university.” Bringing these organizations
to campus will assist the Greek
community in achieving its vision of
providing all members an unmatched
experiential learning and social
experience designed to provide lifelong
personal development opportunities and
connection to the institution.
For more events, view the online calendar at:
www.bsu.edu/greeklife/greekcalendar/
All-University Average – 2.917
All-Greek Average – 2.917
All-Female Average – 3.033
All-Sorority GPA – 3.027
All-Male Average – 2.774
All-Fraternity Average – 2.744
Strategic Plan Update
The Greek community recently finished the first year of implementation for the
2007-2012 Greek Strategic Plan. The first year, which was a busy one, will help
lay the foundation for future progress. We are proud to report that with the
assistance of advisors, alumni, students and university administrators this year
35 action items have been completed or nearly completed. A podcast has been
developed to highlight accomplishments of the first year of implementation.
It can be accessed by visiting: www.bsu.edu/greeklife/stratplan.
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Magnet Design for Recruitment.
The marketing implementation team decided
to create magnets to increase awareness of the
fall recruitment dates.
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