Members of the Fraternity Community,
I am writing to you all today in response to the recent tragedies that have affected our campus. There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a very difficult time, a time when our community has suffered from the loss of lives near to us. Many of us knew the individuals who passed away these last few weeks. There is no doubt that they will certainly be missed. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and classmates.
In the midst of these hard times there is always the hope that better times are just around the corner. I know that the same is true for all of us here on the Hill. Perhaps it is because Spring Break is less than a week away or perhaps it is because we have begun to look out after each other and encourage our friends. Regardless of the cause, I think its important to take a moment to recognize how well we have come together, supported each other and mobilized the resources at our disposal. On that note, read the list outlined in Associate Dean of Students Travis Apgar's for signs to look for in a student in distress.
I also am very much aware that, this week, stress levels are extremely high. As a result, I am going to strongly urge that all fraternity related extra-curricular activities be put on hold until after Spring Break. As a start, I am canceling the General Body IFC meeting, Tri-Council Meeting and New Member IFC meeting scheduled for Wednesday. I am also strongly encouraging that all New Member events be canceled until after Spring Break. At bare minimum, I ask that chapters take into account the high stress levels of this week and allow new members to focus on academics and their mental health and safety.
I would also like to thank all of you who have sent me emails with suggestions and ideas for the event and for how we as a Greek community can move forward from here. I appreciate these ideas and will do all I can to see them implemented. As always, I am here to help so let me know if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns. If not, I hope you all have a great week and enjoy spring break.
And remember that despite all that is going on around us, we have a duty to look after one another and to take care of our brothers. Please consider taking sometime each day of this week to say something positive to a friend or cheer up a brother whose down. Little steps like these can go along way.
Best regards,
Allen Miller
2010 Interfraternity Council President
I am writing to you all today in response to the recent tragedies that have affected our campus. There is no doubt that we are in the midst of a very difficult time, a time when our community has suffered from the loss of lives near to us. Many of us knew the individuals who passed away these last few weeks. There is no doubt that they will certainly be missed. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and classmates.
In the midst of these hard times there is always the hope that better times are just around the corner. I know that the same is true for all of us here on the Hill. Perhaps it is because Spring Break is less than a week away or perhaps it is because we have begun to look out after each other and encourage our friends. Regardless of the cause, I think its important to take a moment to recognize how well we have come together, supported each other and mobilized the resources at our disposal. On that note, read the list outlined in Associate Dean of Students Travis Apgar's for signs to look for in a student in distress.
I also am very much aware that, this week, stress levels are extremely high. As a result, I am going to strongly urge that all fraternity related extra-curricular activities be put on hold until after Spring Break. As a start, I am canceling the General Body IFC meeting, Tri-Council Meeting and New Member IFC meeting scheduled for Wednesday. I am also strongly encouraging that all New Member events be canceled until after Spring Break. At bare minimum, I ask that chapters take into account the high stress levels of this week and allow new members to focus on academics and their mental health and safety.
I would also like to thank all of you who have sent me emails with suggestions and ideas for the event and for how we as a Greek community can move forward from here. I appreciate these ideas and will do all I can to see them implemented. As always, I am here to help so let me know if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns. If not, I hope you all have a great week and enjoy spring break.
And remember that despite all that is going on around us, we have a duty to look after one another and to take care of our brothers. Please consider taking sometime each day of this week to say something positive to a friend or cheer up a brother whose down. Little steps like these can go along way.
Best regards,
Allen Miller
2010 Interfraternity Council President
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