Adding Another
“Chapter” To Your Life:
A Guide to Greek Life at
the College at Florham Campus
Office of Student Life
Fairleigh Dickinson University / College at Florham Campus
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PHONE: (973) 443-8570
FAX: (973) 443-8867
Welcome to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at
Florham Campus!
The Office of Student Life is extremely pleased to welcome you to the Greek System at Fairleigh
Dickinson University’s College at Florham Campus. The fraternities and sororities have been an integral
part of a long and rich history at this campus. As you review this Greek Guide, you will learn about the
many activities, programs and philanthropy projects that FDU/College at Florham’s fraternities and
sororities are involved with. Fairleigh Dickinson University strongly and proudly supports the continued
growth of our Greek System.
Joining a fraternity or sorority can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity to make
lifelong friends, get involved with the campus and the surrounding community, build strong leadership
skills and create memories that will last you a lifetime.
So take a few moments and find out for yourself what the Greek System has to offer you. If you’re
interested, then we encourage you to consider making fraternities and sororities an active part of your
experience at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Without a doubt, you’ll find it to be a learning experience
like no other.
If we can assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to stop by the Office of Student Life, located on the
main floor of the Student Center.
Good luck and have a great semester! 
Sincerely,
Ray Flook
Associate Director of Student Life
Greek Facts
● 75% of the members of Congress are Greek.
● All but three of the U.S. Presidents since 1825 have been Greek.
● As undergraduates, Greeks raise approximately $7 million per year for charities.
● The majority of Greek Chapters achieve higher scholarship ratings than the all-campus average.
● 85% of the upper-level executives in the “Fortune 500 Companies” are Greek.
● 7 out of 10 people listed in “Who’s Who” are fraternity men and sorority women.
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Charity / Volunteer Work
(Below is a listing of just some of the foundations and organizations that Greek Life at the College at Florham continues to support on a regular basis)
Susan G. Komer Breast Cancer Foundation
“Adopt-a-Highway”
The Eric Johnson House
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
American Cancer Society
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
National Arthritis Foundation
Special Olympics
“Save The Children”
March of Dimes
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
MS Foundation
Academic Requirements & Hazing Policy
*To join a social fraternity or sorority, a student must have earned at least twelve (12) credits and an overall GPR of 2.35.
*Fairleigh Dickinson University adheres to state, local and federal guidelines and laws in all matters. It has adopted a hazing policy that is consistent with state
prohibitions on hazing activities, and is outlined in the Student Handbook (“Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct:” Section VIII-Organization
Member Initiation and Affiliation)
VIII. Organization Member Initiation
and Affiliation
Organization member initiation and affiliation activities should be supportive of the goals and mission of the student organization and should
foster the academic and personal development of incoming and existing members. Such activities must comply with all University policies and
regulations.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University adheres to state, local and federal guidelines and laws in all matters. It has adopted a hazing policy that
is consistent with state prohibitions on hazing activities. Hazing is defined as:
1. Any action or situation that recklessly intentionally or unintentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a
student OR THAT WILLFULLY DESTROYS OR REMOVES PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY for the purpose of
initiation or admission into or affiliation with, OR AS A CONDITION FOR CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP IN, any
organization operating under the sanction of OR REGISTERED AS AN ORGANIZATION BY Fairleigh Dickinson
University.
2. Such actions and situations include: paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks;
quests; treasure hunts; scavenger hunts; road trips or any other such activities carried on outside the confines of the
University; wearing, publicly, apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and
buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions that interfere with scholastic
activities; any forced consumption of alcohol or drugs; and any other activities that are not consistent with ritual or policy or
the regulations and policies of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Hazing is dangerous and unnecessary, and contrary to the educational goals and process of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
If a student or organization is involved in a hazing incident, the parties involved will be referred to the University judicial
process. Appropriate action will be taken.
How to get involved…
Recruitment is held during both the fall and spring semesters. In the fall, transfer and upper class students who already
have 12 credits and a minimum 2.35 GPA can sign-up for recruitment. In the spring, any student with 12 credits and a
minimum 2.35 GPA can sign-up.
During the academic year, recruitment cycles are separated into two distinctly different types: informal and formal.
►Informal recruitment takes place in the fall semester for sororities, and in both the fall and spring semesters for
fraternities. This gives an interested student the opportunity to attend various information sessions held by the
organizations over a three-week time period. At the end of the three weeks, organizations extend bids and the education
programs begin.
►Formal recruitment is a one-week recruitment period during the spring semester by the sororities, under the supervision
of the Panhellenic Council. During this time, interested young women sign-up and attend a series of organized
information/social activities held by each sorority. At the end of the week, bid matching takes place to match a potential
new member with their preferred choice of sorority.
Some Questions To Ask…
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Why did you join a fraternity/sorority at Fairleigh Dickinson University?
What are the financial expectations and requirements of new members?
How long is your new member education program and what does it involve?
Does your chapter promote academic success and how will it help me to achieve it?
What social events are held by your chapter and/or planned with other organizations?
Will I be able to balance my personal and academic responsibilities while being a member?
What emphasis does your chapter place on philanthropy and community service?
What is the size of your organization and how do you think other students view your chapter?
“My parents think joining a fraternity or sorority is a waste of time.”
FAR FROM IT!! Here are four strong benefits they should know about:
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Friendship:
Members find endless opportunities to form lasting friendships. The friendship and
bonding that results teaches the individual how to work and socialize with others who may
have different backgrounds and attitudes than their own.
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Leadership:
Members are encouraged to actively participate in their chapter as well as in other campusbased organizations. Greeks serve leadership roles in the Student Government
Association, Resident Student Association and “The Hill” Staff (to name just a few
examples).
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Scholarship:
Greek organizations promote academic success through activities such as study hours,
academic achievement awards, academic mentoring within the chapter and career advice
from alumni.
►Service:
Campus and local community service and fundraising programs are an essential part of
each Greek chapter. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the March of
Dimes and the American Red Cross are just some of the foundations that our chapters
have a proud tradition of supporting throughout the academic year.
Greek Terminology & Definitions
ACTIVE:
A fully initiated member of a fraternity or sorority.
ALUMNA/US:
A fraternity or sorority member who leaves the collegiate chapter due to graduation; plural is
“alumnae/i.”
BID:
A formal invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.
BID DAY:
A pre-set day when all fraternities and sororities extend bids.
BID MATCHING:
A system of matching potential new member’s preference with a sorority.
BROTHER:
A term used within a men’s fraternity when referring to other initiated members.
CHAPTER:
The local group of a national fraternity or sorority.
DUES:
Fees of fraternity or sorority membership.
FORMAL RECRUITMENT:
Period of time set aside for the formalized membership selection process for sororities.
FRATERNITY:
A national organization for men based upon mutual interest, friendship and assistance.
“GREEKS:”
Students affiliated with Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.
INDEPENDENT:
A person who is not a member of a Greek-letter organization.
INITIATION:
The ceremony in which a new member becomes a fully active member.
INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL:
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL:
MULTI-CULTURAL GREEK COUNCIL:
The three local governing bodies of the recognized national
fraternities and sororities on campus.
LEGACY:
A potential new member who has a relative that was an active member of a fraternity or sorority.
NATIONAL:
The central organization of a particular fraternity or sorority.
NEW MEMBER:
Title given to a potential member from the time he/she accepts a bid until the time he/she is
actually initiated.
OPEN BIDDING:
Also called continuous open bidding (COB) and informal rush: a time other than formal rush
during which bids may be extended and accepted; any chapter may participate in open bidding
until the chapter has reached total.
PHILANTHROPY:
Community service and fundraising efforts to promote human welfare. Each fraternity and
sorority undertakes its own philanthropies.
QUOTA:
The number of new members any sorority may educate during the specified formal recruitment
period.
RECRUITMENT:
Activity to meet potential members.
RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR:
Sorority members who serve as independent counselors and resources to potential new members
during sorority formal recruitment.
RITUAL:
The traditional, sacred ceremonies of a chapter, which are usually kept secret.
SISTER:
A term used within a women’s sorority when referring to other initiated members.
SORORITY:
A national organization for women based upon mutual interest, friendship and assistance.
TOTAL:
The maximum number of members that a sorority may have in its chapter.
Greek Letters & Pronunciation
Α
Alpha
(al-fah)
Ο
Omicron (oh-muh-kron)
Β
Beta
(bay-tah)
Π
Pi
(pie)
Γ
Gamma
(gam-ah)
Ρ
Rho
(roe)
Δ
Delta
(del-tah)
Σ
Sigma
(sig-mah)
Ε
Epsilon
(ep-si-lon)
Τ
Tau
(taw)
Ζ
Zeta
(zay-ta)
Υ
Upsilon
(oop-si-lon)
Η
Eta
(ay-tah)
Φ
Phi
(fie)
Θ
Theta
(thay-tah)
Χ
Chi
(keye)
Ι
Iota
(eye-o-tah)
Ψ
Psi
(sigh)
Κ
Kappa
(cap-ah)
Ω
Omega
(o-may-gah)
Λ
Lambda (lam-dah)
Μ
Mu
(mew)
Ν
Nu
(new)
Ξ
Xi
(z-eye)
College at Florham
Fraternities
ZETA BETA TAU
(ΖΒΤ)
Chapter:
Epsilon Tau
Chapter Founded: 1983
Colors:
Blue & Gold
Motto:
“A Powerhouse of Excellence”
Mascot:
N/A
Philanthropies:
-National Arthritis Foundation
-American Red Cross
-National Parkinson Foundation
Background:
ZETA BETA TAU was established nationally in 1898, and the Epsilon Tau chapter was founded at Fairleigh
Dickinson University’s College at Florham Campus in 1983.
As the oldest fraternity on this campus, we have a long tradition of creating leaders. It is as leaders that we
sponsor and program some of the most popular events on this campus:
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“Airband”
A lip-sync competition that we now host every semester. Celebrating its 20th year in
2002, it’s one of the biggest and most popular traditions on campus.
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“Queen FDU”
This is a once-a-year event where all the beautiful women of FDU compete in
different categories to capture the title.
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Stoebling Tournament
An alumni flag-football tournament that’s open to anyone who wants to put
together a team and compete.
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“Wild Style”
It’s basically a combination of a fashion show and cross-dressing. We co-sponsor
the event with Theta Phi Alpha.
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Scavenger Hunt
The objective is for teams to go out and find different objects on a list that we
generate within a certain period of time. The team with the most items is the
winner, and this is open to the entire campus community.
These are just some of the examples of why we were voted “Most Active Organization (Social)” for the past three
years.
What makes ZETA BETA TAU different is that we are a diverse group of people who share the same
high ideals as responsible and mature members of society. We enjoy water skiing, rock climbing, long
walks on the beach, romantic evenings at Burger King® and a good, old-fashioned game of bocci! 
PHI SIGMA KAPPA
(ΦΣΚ)
Chapter:
Upsilon Hexaton
Chapter Founded: 1983
Colors:
Red & Silver
Motto:
“The Golden Rule”
Mascot:
N/A
Philanthropies:
-Valerie Fund-Softball Marathon
-American Red Cross Blood Drive
-“Adopt-a-Highway”
-Special Olympics
Background:
Established at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham Campus in 1983 by a small group of
intramural softball players, PHI SIGMA KAPPA has grown immensely over the years. We average over
forty active brothers with a variety of backgrounds including race, religion and even their country of
origin. We believe that our brotherhood has grown stronger through hard work and dedication to each
other wile living by The Golden Rule. By endorsing the three cardinal principles of Brotherhood,
Scholarship and Character, our chapter has enjoyed success on many different levels.
Throughout the school year, PHI SIGMA KAPPA is involved with a number of philanthropic as well as
social activities. The one event that we are the most proud of is our Softball Marathon, which celebrateD
its 20th anniversary in 2002. The event is held every October in memory of our late brother J.P.
Modugno, a varsity baseball player who passed away just before his senior year. As a way of raising
money to benefit a camp for children with cancer, our brothers stay up for 24 hours, playing 24 teams in
the process. Teams and sponsors from the campus and local community contribute their time and funds
to the effort, and it has been a continued success from one year to the next.
Other activities that we’ve been involved with:
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Fundraising for the Special Olympics
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“Battle of the Bands”
(A night when bands from around the area perform for the campus and compete to see who’s “The Best.”)
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“Assassination”
(A combination of a spy game and “tag” that’s open to the campus community)
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“Tuck-In Week”
(A student can choose a brother for a nighttime “tuck-in” with a bedtime story and some hot chocolate.)
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Club Nights
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American Red Cross Blood Drives
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“Adopt-a-Highway”
Also, PHI SIGMA KAPPA has been recognized with several awards over the years; including, “Greek
Organization of the Year,” “Philanthropy of the Year” and “2002 Greek Week Champions.”
As an organization, we feel that PHI SIGMA KAPPA has had a very positive influence on the
campus…and our best is still to come!
SIGMA CHI
(ΣΧ)
Chapter:
Iota Kappa
Chapter Founded: 1988
Colors:
Blue & Gold
Motto:
“In Hoc Signo Vinces”
Mascot:
N/A
Philanthropies:
-Children’s Specialized Hospital
-Save The Children
-American Red Cross
-The Valerie Fund
Background:
“One, and the main, aim and object of Sigma Chi has been, and is, to develop and train broad-minded men
who can recognize the wholeness of things and who are not bound down to a contracted, eight by ten notion
of exclusiveness. There is an absolute necessity for such men.”
Founder Benjamin Piatt Runkle
On September 10, 1988 Delta Sigma Chi officially became national as the SIGMA CHI Fraternity when
its 48 member were initiated. The process of becoming nationally recognized was a long and strenuous
process beginning in the spring of 1985. Chris Horihan, a transfer from Beloit came to Fairleigh
Dickinson University to play football and evaluated the fraternity system. None of the fraternities at the
time matched what he was used to at his old college. He knew of the already rich history and tradition of
the SIGMA CHI Fraternity. He proposed to his fellow football players and other individuals the idea of
creating a chapter of SIGMA CHI at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Many brothers from other colleges assisted in this transition. Brothers from Lafayette College and
Bridgewater State installed the chapter. Bill Sapoch the Chapter Advisor, a SIGMA CHI Brother from
Dickinson, oversaw the entire process along with Art Hendrickson. It took many painstaking months of
work on creating a petition to send to SIGMA CHI national headquarters in Evanston, Illinois.
Returning for the spring semester of 88’ they learned of the favorable vote by the other SIGMA CHI
chapters across the country. As a result SIGMA CHI became the third nationally recognized fraternity at
Fairleigh Dickinson University.
At times, we have held the most members of any other Greek organization on the campus; and other
times, we haven’t. We are not uncomfortable with this fact because we are more than willing to trade-off
quantity in numbers for quality in the character of our members. Our fraternity stresses true
brotherhood and knowledge of self, both of which can be achieved and maintained regardless of how
large our chapter becomes or how diverse its members are.
Some of the events/activities that we’ve been involved with include:
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The Scott Merrick Basketball Tournament
This is an annual event held during the spring semester to benefit Brother Scott Merrick in his
battle with leukemia. The tournament is held near the campus residence halls and is entertained
by a DJ and a barbecue. Support offered by sponsors from the surrounding area and teams
representing a large number of organizations on campus continue to make this spring tradition a
success.
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“Fly A Flag Across Your Heart”
We began a fundraiser in order to raise money for the victims of the Sept. 11 th disaster. We sold
over 300 shirts, raising more that $1,500 for charities such as the Rebecca Adams Scholarship
Fund, the American Red Cross, Save The Children and the Uniformed Fire Fighters Fund.
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“Hot Body”
Our traditional, fun event in which men and women from the campus get a chance to “strut their
stuff” in a number of categories to win money and prizes.
TAU KAPPA EPSILON
(ΤΚΕ)
Chapter:
Tau-Theta
Chapter Founded: 1993
Colors:
Cherry & Gray
Motto:
“The Fraternity For Life”
Mascot:
N/A
Philanthropies:
-Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s
Foundation
Background:
As part of the largest fraternity in the world, the Tau-Theta Chapter of TAU KAPPA EPSILON was
founded at Fairleigh Dickinson University on May 15, 1993. We have been growing ever since that time
and we strive to educate young men in the history of the fraternity while they become brothers in our
bond.
We are active leaders in several student organizations, including the Student Government Association
and the Inter-Fraternity Council. We are also very supportive of the various activities that take place at
The College at Florham; including our “Car Smash,” a first-time event that looks to become out annual
tradition.
One look and you’ll see: TAU KAPPA EPSILON truly represents a diverse group of students at out
campus. Come and see what we’re all about!
IOTA PHI THETA
(ΙΦΘ)
Chapter:
Delta Iota
Chapter Founded: 2001
Colors:
Motto:
Brown & Gold
“Building a tradition, not resting upon
one.”
Mascot:
The Centaur
Philanthropies:
-March of Dimes
-The Eric Johnson House
-Aaliyah Breast Cancer Fund
-Campus Trail Clean-up
Background:
IOTA PHI THETA Fraternity was founded on September 19, 1963 at Morgan State College (now
Morgan State University). It was incorporated on November 1, 1968, making it a part of the NPHC and
the fifth largest predominantly African-American social service fraternity.
On April 1, 2001, four young men (Taj Taylor, Nicolas Simmons, Jamal Robinson and Habeeb Ibrahim)
took the steps necessary to bring IOTA PHI THETA to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College At
Florham Campus. The chapter held strong to the fraternity’s ideal of “building a tradition, not resting
upon one.” To that end, the men of IOTA PHI THETA have sought to change the campus atmosphere
and educate the student body by bringing forth new ideas to bring positive programming to the campus
community.
LAMBDA THETA PHI
(ΛΘΦ)
Chapter:
Beta Nu
Chapter Founded: 2001
Colors:
Brown & White
Motto:
“Chivalry Above Self.”
Mascot:
Conquistadors
Philanthropies:
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Background:
LAMBDA THETA PHI Fraternity, Inc. was founded on December 1, 1975, by fourteen students at Kean
College in Union, New Jersey. The fraternity started in response to the needs of the Latino student
population at that institution. Since its inception, LAMBDA THETA PHI has established 39 chapters in
ten states, as well as two graduate chapters in New Jersey and Connecticut. There are also numerous
colonies across the country waiting to achieve chapter status.
LAMBDA THETA PHI is a nonprofit service/social organization emphasizing unity and celebration of
Latin culture. With its acceptance into the National InterFraternity Council in 1992, we became the first
nationally recognized Latino fraternity in the United States of America. We are also the oldest nationally
recognized Latin fraternity in the nation.
Our fraternity’s goals are to promote scholarship, Latin unity, respect for all cultures and brotherhood.
By working in the community, we hope to provide a service and enhance the image of all Latinos.
Membership is open to all college males, regardless of race, creed or culture. The brotherhood includes
men of many descents who work together to realize the organization’s common goals. Brothers of
LAMBDA THETA PHI have graduated and become lawyers, scientists, public servants, politicians and
other leaders in a variety of areas.
The Beta Nu Chapter was founded at Fairleigh Dickinson University on May 11, 2001, by seven strong
men who felt the need to spread Latin culture throughout the campus. Every academic year, we look
forward to working with other clubs and organizations to fulfill the needs of the student community.
For more information on LAMBDA THETA PHI, please visit our national website at:
www.lambda1975.org .
College at Florham
Sororities
ZETA TAU ALPHA
(ΖΤΑ)
Chapter:
Iota Iota
Chapter Founded: 1984
Colors:
Turquoise Blue & Steel Gray
Motto:
“Seek The Noblest”
Mascot:
Ducks
Bunnies
Philanthropies:
(Chapter)
(National)
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation
Background:
“The mission of ZETA TAU ALPHA is to make a difference in the lives of our membership by developing
the potential of each individual through visionary programming which emphasizes leadership development,
service to others, academic success and continued personal growth for women with a commitment to
friendship and the future based on the values and traditions of our past.”
Within ZTA, there are innumerable opportunities to take leadership roles and let your creativity run wild!
Every member holds a position! Whether it’s on the Executive Board or as a chairwoman, we utilize and
bring out the best qualities we know you possess. Our Sunshine Chair keeps spirits high with birthday
posters and “Secret Sisters” (anonymous gifts or inspiring cards from one sister to another). Scholastic
Chair sets a high bar academic excellence. Our Standards Chair enriches the chapter with such
programs as “Friends Helping Friends” (Risk Management), and other chapter concerns like job
searches and apartment hunting. Sisterhood Chair is vital to keeping morale high and ZTA fun. She
plans sisterhood activities, which offer us the opportunity to informally get together. In the past, we’ve
made ZTA shirts with iron-on letters, played games, watched movies or our favorite TV shows, or made
picture frames. Other chairs that might fit your style include: Social, Service, Fundraising, Relations,
“Greek Week” and many others.
ZTA is for everyone! We have sisters with incredible backgrounds, talents and interests. Some sisters
play sports like field hockey and lacrosse. Others like gymnastics, dancing and singing. One of our
sisters competes in horseback riding and another in pageants. Many of us like to go to the gym and work
out together. We hold an array of jobs from waitressing to babysitting.
ZTA is a great opportunity for someone looking to get involved and have a good time! It looks great on a
resume. You make contacts through alumnae. You meet people and make friendships that will last a
lifetime. It’s a family especially while you are away from home. One you can turn to for anything. You
believe and give pride in everything ZTA stands for, making you a highly respected individual.
----------------------------------------------------------------FUNDRAISING
(All proceeds donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation)
►Annual Volleyball Tournament
► “Singled Out”
(Event held every fall with the brothers of Sigma Chi where FDU students play to wind dates with other contestants)
► “Don’t Be A Fool” Day (April 1st)
(ZTA’s national campaign to increase public awareness about breast cancer in the local community)
►Tricky-Tray Auction
►Wrapping Paper Sales
(Just in time for the holidays!)
►Water Bottle/Pretzel/Candy Sales (Just some of the things we sell during Homecoming as we cheer on the Devils!)
SOCIAL
Formals, Semi-Formals, “Mixers” With Other Organizations and “Mother’s Pinning” Event
SERVICE
►“Adopt-a-Highway”
► “Bottle Hill Day” (Madison Town Fair where we give out breast cancer awareness information and pink ribbons)
► “Walks for a Cause”
(“Light the Night” Leukemia Walk / Susan G. Komen Foundation Walk)
►Pink Ribbon Distribution (Distribute ribbons at NFL games / tie pink ribbons around trees on campus and in Madison)
►Decorate Flowering Pots for Local Nursing Homes
►Donate Pet Goods to St. Barnabas Animal Shelter
OTHER
►We support and participate in other events such as “Airband,” Softball Marathon, “Campus Man,”
“Rock-a-Thon,” “Queen FDU,” “Hot Body” and “Haunted Mansion.”
►Some Past Awards:
“Greek Week Champions”
“Greek Sing Runner-Up”
(2001 & 2002)
(2nd Place)
THETA PHI ALPHA
(ΘΦΑ)
Chapter:
Beta Gamma
Chapter Founded: 1988
Colors:
Motto:
Silver, Gold & Blue
“Nothing great is ever achieved
without much enduring”
(St. Catherine of Seinna / National Motto)
“Sisters for life…friends for eternity!”
(Chapter Motto)
Mascot:
Penguin
Philanthropies:
-MS Foundation
-The Eric Johnson House
-American Heart Association
-Glenmary Lay Missionaries
-“The House That ΘΦΑ Built”
-Morristown Memorial Hosp.
-American Red Cross
Background:
THETA PHI ALPHA’s chapter and national objectives are Scholarship and Philanthropy. To that end,
our chapter received both a national as well as a university award for having achieved academic
excellence.
Our chapter is known for a number of on-campus activities:
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Late-night Staten Island Bagel Sales
►
“Wildstyle”
(A fashion competition co-sponsored with ZBT, it consists of three rounds: Summer Wear, Formal and “Cross-Dressing”)
►
FDU’s “Haunted Mansion”
(A community event sponsored by FPC where we took “1st Place” in 2001)
The Beta Gamma Chapter has weekly meetings to discuss sorority matters, as well as “unity” activities
such as dinners, “Girls Night Out’s” to the movies, bowling, or roller-skating, or hanging out at a BBQ.
Lastly, we pride ourselves on our diversity, from the cheerleaders and lacrosse players to our film,
business and biology majors. But through all of our similarities and differences, we know we have a
place to be ourselves…within each other and with THETA PHI ALPHA.
DELTA PHI EPSILON
(ΔΦΕ)
Chapter:
Alpha Kappa
Chapter Founded: 1991
Colors:
Royal Purple & Pure Gold
Motto:
Esse Quam Videri
(“To be rather than seem to be”)
Mascot:
Unicorn
Philanthropies:
-Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
-National Association of Anorexia
Nervosa & Associated Disorders
-ΔΦΕ Scholarship Fund
Background:
The founding of DELTA PHI EPSILON was based on the following belief:
“For the purpose of promoting good fellowship among sorority women, to help in acquiring knowledge,
appreciation, discriminating judgment, and a true feeling of sisterly love through interaction of sympathetic
and friendly natures.”
This is what our founders had in mind in 1917…and 85 years later, our chapter is living up to their ideals
of Dedication, Pride and Excellence.
As a very close-knit group of women, we participate in many worthwhile and fun events. In addition to
raising funds for our three philanthropies, we involve ourselves in a number of other causes such as:
●
Breast Cancer Awareness “Walks”
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“May Day”
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“Bottle Hill Day” – Madison
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Women’s Heart Foundation
●
“Toys for Tots”
Socially, DELTA PHI EPSILON is involved in several fundraisers, ranging from bake sales to “holiday
kisses.” Our biggest event is “Campus Man,” our version of a male beauty pageant that has quickly
become a tradition at the campus. We also hold a fall formal and spring semi-formal every year for the
sisters and alumnae. They’re both amazing nights of dinner, dancing and sisterly bonding.
Being a part of DELTA PHI EPSILON is the best way for a young woman to see firsthand what
Dedication, Pride and Excellence looks like!
PHI SIGMA SIGMA
(ΦΣΣ)
Chapter:
Zeta Theta
Chapter Founded: 1991
Colors:
King Blue & Gold
Motto:
Diokete Hupsala
(“Aim High”)
Mascot:
Philanthropies:
Turtle
Sphinx
(Chapter)
(National)
-National Kidney Foundation
-American Heart Association
-American Cancer Society
-The Eric Johnson House
Background:
PHI SIGMA SIGMA is the youngest sorority on campus. Originally Phi Sigma Kappa’s “Little Sisters,”
we finally became our own sorority an April 20, 1991.
Since that time, our mission has been the following:
“To create an environment that fosters the advancement of womanhood and growth and development of
each member through commitment to leadership, academic excellence, philanthropic service, good health
and citizenship. We pledge to perpetuate these goals and ideals to all who will know us in the name of Phi
Sigma Sigma.”
While we may not be the biggest sorority on campus, we are one of the most active sororities. Our sisters
are involved in just about every area of campus life, including: the Student Government Association, The
Metropolitan student newspaper, Starshine Theater Company, Columns yearbook, The Bottle Hill Pub,
Jewish Student Organization, Campus Council and Campus Standards; as well as serving as resident
assistants and student representatives on various campus committees.
PHI SIGMA SIGMA is very dedicated to helping others. In the past, we’ve held our
“24 Hr. Rock-a-Thon” to benefit the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation and National Kidney Foundation.
Our own chapter has a program called “A Sister’s Heart” in which each sister picks a philanthropy that
means a lot to her, such as AIDS, cancer or juvenile diabetes. Before each sister graduates, the sorority
will work to raise money or donate time to that philanthropy. For example, one year we raised money
for the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and donated time to The Eric Johnson
House in Morristown.
In addition to those philanthropies, we’ve also decorated shamrocks and sent them to the Pediatric Ward
at Morristown Memorial Hospital. In the wake of September 11th, we organized a blood drive and sent
supplies to “Ground Zero.” We were also personally affected, as one of our sisters lost her husband. We
raised money to help her and her newborn daughter because…”Once a Phi Sigma Sigma, ALWAYS a
Phi Sigma Sigma.”
PHI SIGMA SIGMA’s accomplishments do not go unnoticed, being recognized as “Most Improved
Chapter” as well as one of our own being awarded “Outstanding Greek Woman of the Year.”
Just as philanthropy is important to us, so are academics. We strive to maintain high GPA’s; and when
one of our sisters achieves a set amount of “A’s,” we award them with a red rose.
Since we are a social sorority, we keep active relations with other Greek organizations. We attend and
take part in events such as Zeta Beta Tau’s “Airband” and “Queen FDU,” as well as Delta Phi Epsilon’s
“Campus Man.” As a sorority, we have our own “sister time” when we go to the movies, pick pumpkins
or go to dinner. We have socials with other fraternities and sororities, both on campus as well as
chapters at other institutions. For example, we meet with four other sister chapters for “Founder’s Day”
(in the fall) and Division Conference (in the spring).
What’s great about PHI SIGMA SIGMA is that we don’t limit ourselves to any certain “stereotype.” We
have sisters from all races, religions and region of origin with different likes and dislikes. We are a truly
diverse group.
There is so much to being a Phi Sig, as it is a life long commitment. Feel free to visit us at:
www.phisigmasigma.org.