eGreek Forum Newsletter

SPRING 2010 | APRIL

TOP NEWS
13th Annual Greek Awards Ceremony

This annual program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments by chapters and leaders for the academic year. Check out this year's winners. Check back here for pictures coming soon.

COUNCIL NEWS

IFC Update: Allen Miller

An update from the Interfraternity Council President.

PHC Update: Nora Allen

An update from the Panhellenic Council President

IFC Member Spotlight: Shawn Goldsmith

Learn more about Shawn Goldsmith, newly inducted member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.

Panhellenic Member Spotlight: Natalie Raps

Learn more about Natalie Raps, member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and involved leader on the Student Assembly.

Emerging Leaders Experience Graduates 40 Young Leaders

Congratulations to all of those new emerging leaders in the Cornell Fraternity and Sorority community. Learn more and see who they are.

Chill-Out Guru™ Hangs Loose with Cornell Community

The Statler Hall Auditorium overflowed with dancing, laughter and backrubs, find out why here!

Easter Egg Hunt

Panhellenic Council sponsors egg hunt with Big Brothers Big Sisters program in the Ithaca Community.

Motion Passed: Fall Total Raised to 118

After a second vote, the Panhellenic Council raises total for all chapters.

CHAPTER NEWS

Alpha Phi Hosts Annual Red Dress Gala

Alpha Phi hosts third annual Red Dress Gala with benefits the Alpha Phi Foundation.

Alpha Epsilon Phi and Sigma Alpha Mu Visit SPCA

Alpha Epsilon Phi and Sigma Alpha Mu partner together to volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Lambda Chi Alpha Hunts Easter Eggs for Ithaca Community

Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity sent roughly two dozen brothers into Tompkins County to volunteer and plan an Easter Egg Hunt open to the local community.

A Letter from Sigma Phi Epsilon President Evan Caruso

Open letter from SigEp Chapter President Evan Caruso on their chartering efforts.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Regains Charter

An article from the Cornell Daily Sun.

Tau Epsilon Phi "Eats All Day" with Sigma Delta Tau

A Bake Sale with a cause. Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse America.

Phi Kappa Psi Attends American Leadership Academy

Brothers travel to Cabo, Mexico during Spring Break on this annual retreat for the Cornell chapter.

Sisterhood Karate

Sisters of Alpha Xi Delta were taught how to defend themselves by two experts.

PROGRAMMING

Greeks Go Green Continues Eco-Friendly Programming

Catch up with the latest on what the committee is doing to provide services to the Fraternity & Sorority Community.

Greek Freak Winner Announced

Who won this year's Greek Freak Step Show? Click here to find out.

Lambda Theta Alpha and Lambda Theta Phi Help Haiti Relief

Boxes, bins, and bags full of clothing were collected from sorority and fraternity houses and the community centers to benefit victims of the Haiti Earthquake.

Big Red Relief Helps Heal Haiti

Learn more about the annual benefit concern by Big Red Relief.

Sisterhood Cupcake Decorating

A sister/sister event that brought the Panhellenic community together in the spirit of sisterhood.

Alpha Tau Omega and Kappa Kappa Gamma Hold Daffodil Days

Daffodil's were sold with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

MGLC Hosts The Spot

Learn more about what happened in the Robert Purcell Community Center.

Sigma Delta Tau and Sigma Pi Go Bowling for Books

Bowling for a philanthropy - who knew it could be so much fun!

Alpha Epsilon Phi Tours Johnson Museum

Sisters visit the Johnson Museum to appreciate the art exhibit.

Sorority Bus Tour

Community members learned more about the sorority houses during a bus tour sponsored by the Panhellenic Council and Alumnae Panhellenic Advisory Council.

Kaplan Resume Workshop

Panhellenic Council held a resume workshop for their members.

Charity Denim Sale

Two sororities partner up to sell jeans for a philanthropic cause.

UPCOMING EVENTS

HynoPHIed

Alpha Epsilon Phi brings a hypnotist to campus on April 23rd.

Sweet Tooth Soiree

The Panhellenic Council sponsors this event on April 23rd benefiting the Ithaca Youth Council.

Alpha Zeta Kicks It For Kenya

Chapter hosts a soccer tournament to benefit a school in Kenya on April 25th.

Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant

This traditional program is sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha on Friday, April 30th.

Annual Volleyball Tournament

In it's 11th year, this tournament will be held on April 30th with proceeds benefiting Prevent Child Abuse America.

Greek Community Unites for Day of Demeter, Service

The annual event will take place on Saturday, May 1st. Learn more about what the community is planning.

Rock the CASA

Theta hosts 3 bands with proceeds benefiting Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) on May 1st.

Inaugural Watermelon Bash

In it's inaugural year, this event is sure to be a must attend event on May 8th.

Roses on the Ho Philanthropy Event

Sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda sell roses with proceeds benefiting an end to domestic violence.

Greek Movers and Shakers

Seeking volunteers from the Fraternity & Sorority Community to assist with this annual program on August 20th.

Casino Night Preview

Chapter partner up to raise money to bring the T.A.K.E. self-defense program to campus next fall semester.

Designer Accessory Sale

Designer jewelry sold at a discounted price will go towards St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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