Welcome to Greek Life at
Southern Connecticut State University
RUSH Fall 2009
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Being on a campus can be overwhelming at first. By joining a Fraternity or Sorority a student can become more familiar with their surroundings and develop a strong support group throughout their collegiate careers. Sharing strong bonds with other individuals aids students in their academics, enhances leadership and social skills, and provides them with the opportunity to give back to the community and even networking for future plans.
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Greek Life Council
All Fraternities and Sororities at SCSU are governed by The Greek Life Council which is comprised of representatives from each of the Fraternities and Sororities on campus. The Greek Life Council stives to ensure that all organizations are following proper procedures and promotes unity amongst all fraternities and sororities through social and community service events. Every year, Greek Life holds various events for all of the Greek organizations on campus including semi-formals, fundraisers, socials, community service and more!
GLC Constitution
GLC By-Laws for Rush and Recruitment
Fraternities and Sororities
Currently, there are nine recognized Greek lettered social organizations on campus. All organizations aspire for the betterment of students. However, each organization is original in its make-up, beliefs and traditions.
Below is a brief description of the five Sororities and four Fraternities.
SORORITIES
Kappa Delta Xi Sorority (Local)
Founded in 2000 by 17 local Southern students, "Kappa" has been held in very high regard by many administrators. Kappa Delta Xi reinforces its ideals of friendship, unity, social and moral integrity and love and helpfulness to all memeber of the Kappa sisterhood and community.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority (International)
Founded in 1917 at the New York University Law School by five women, Delta Phi Epsilon's numbers have reached over 47,000 sisters nationwide. Active at Southern for many years, Delta Phi Epsilon continues to introduce members of the Southern community to the ideals and beliefs to its membership.
http://dphiesisters.weebly.com/index.html
Omega Zeta Pi Sorority (Local)
Omega Zeta Pi was introduced to Southern's campus in April of 2004 and was welcomed by Greek Life with open arms. The sisterhood has strengthened each and every semester since its inception and is looking forward to a promising future. Omega Zeta Pi continues to gain momentum as a highly recognizable and respected sorority on campus. Southern is proud to have these women call SCSU home.
Sigma Delta Sigma Sorority (Local)
Sigma Delta Sigma stands behind its beliefs in friendship, personal development, academic excellence, cultural traditions, community involvement, leadership, college spirit and loyalty to the University and each other. The sorority is well-renowned for its continuing devotion to community service.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. (International)
Zeta Phi Beta was founded at Howard University in Washington , D.C. in 1920, by five African-American female students. The Sorority was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. Southern welcomes Zeta Phi Beta as the most recent addition to the Greek family.
http://www.zphib1920.org/
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. (International)
Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the campus of Butler University on November 12th, 1922, by seven school teachers in Indianapolis, Indiana. It became a national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, at which time a charter was granted and the Aplha chapter was established. This non-profit sorority's aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and the education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and acitivities.
Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority Inc. (International)
Founded on November 6, 1992 at SUNY Geneseo by "Six Pillars of Strength." It is a Latina-oriented sororal organization, which stands for the "Unity of Powerful Latin Women". Lambda Pi Upsilon satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of all women of color through a network of proud, intelligent, innovative women and their actions within the community. Our service is to our families, our academics, our community an (Internationd above all, each other. Members are dedicated to cultivating and encouraging distinguished ethical and scholastic standards by following the following principles.
FRATERNITIES
Beta Mu Sigma Fraternity (Local)
Beta Mu Sigma fraternity has been a long standing member of the Greek Life community. Beta Mu Sigma is Southern's oldest fraternal organization which was founded in 1959. In April 2000, Beta Mu Sigma re-invented itself based on the ideals of Respect, Honor, Loyalty, Tradition, Community and Brotherhood.
http://www.southernct.edu/clubs/betamusigma/
Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity Inc. (National)
Lambda Sigma Upsilon was founded in 1979 at the Livingston Campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey by twenty men striving to make changes on their campus and in their lives. This social fellowship grew quickly and now holds 42 chapters across the country.
http://www.lsu79.org
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. (International)
Phi Beta Sigma was founded at Howard University in Washington , D.C. in 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders wanted to organize a Greek fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Southern is proud to be a home to these men.
www.pbs1914.org/
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (International)
Tau Kappa Epsilon was founded in 1899 on the campus of Wesleyan University in Illinois . With a small starting membership of five gentlemen, the fraternity was developed to aid college men in their development. Since that time, they have experienced growth into a premier international fraternity. With chapters and brothers throughout the world, TKE continues to aid men throughout their college experience.
http://www.southernct.edu/clubs/tke/
Form more information, please contact Sal Rizza, Assistant Director of Student Life, in the Adanti Student Center, Room 213 at (203) 392-5168 or via email at Rizzas1@southernct.edu.
