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Samantha EspinozaCollege Panhellenic Council President
Dear Potential New Members at Austin Peay State University,
On behalf of the Executive Board and the Panhellenicchapters, we want to extend you the warmest welcomeand tell you how excited we are that you are interested injoining our Greek community! You will soon learn that hereat Austin Peay our Greek community creates a home awayfrom home for our students. Our Panhellenic community iscontinually growing and strengthening and we hope you willsoon be a part of it.
The best advice I can give you during recruitment is to keepa positive attitude and be yourself. We, as a council, havebeen working extremely hard to ensure that your experiencewill be enjoyable and memorable. Throughout the entirerecruitment process, I ask that you keep an open mind whenmeeting members from our six amazing chapters. Each ofour chapters is unique and has so much to offer to youas a Panhellenic woman. During the process, carefully thinkabout each sorority and what they can offer you, as well aswhat you can bring to them.
From experience, I can personally tell you that your time asan undergraduate will go by quickly, so enjoy it as much aspossible! I cannot wait to share this recruitment experiencewith you and wish you the best of luck while finding your new home.
Respectfully,
Samantha [email protected]
Harriet CollinsCoordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Potential New Member,
Greetings from the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs. It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to Austin Peay State University as well as to our Panhellenic community. I am thrilled that you are considering membership in one of our College Panhellenic Council sororities. Being a part of a sorority can be one of the most memorable experiences of your undergraduate career. Joining a sorority is also a lifetime commitment and our students are committed to lifelong friendships, supporting the community and philanthropic endeavors, and to the personal and professional growth of each member.
As the Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, I encourage students to become involved in activities outside the classroom to enhance their experiences while at Austin Peay. Among the population of students at Austin Peay, sorority members have become an integral part of student life, engagement, and involvement on campus. A sorority provides an opportunity for women to establish friendships, to engage in the campus and the greater Clarksville community, and to develop leadership skills.
Austin Peay takes a hands-on approach to managing our fraternity and sorority community. I support our councils and chapters in their effort to implement and execute self-governance; however, I also provide on-going advising and education for each officer and member. I firmly believe in the countless benefits that a positive sorority experience can offer and I strive to ensure that each and every student who seeks a positive experience is able to enjoy one. Our goal is to provide a dynamic experience and place for you to call home for years to come.
As the Panhellenic Advisor, please feel free to contact me with anyquestions. I wish you much success in your search to find a home during the recruitment process and may this experience yield positive friendships and relationships.
XOXO,
Harriet [email protected]
National Panhellenic Conference The National Panhellenic Conference exists to promote the values of and to serve as an advocate for its member groups in collaboration with those members, campuses, and communities.
The National Panhellenic Conference, founded in 1902, is an umbrella organization for 26 international women’s fraternities and sororities. Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae. Members are represented on over 620 college and university campuses in the United States and Canada and in 4,600 alumnae associations, making up over five million sorority women in the world.
In the mid-1800s in America, the women who founded our sororities stood together for the right to go to college, thus beginning a sorority movement. Now, almost 150 years later and more than five million strong, we vow to continue our Founders’ legacy by standing together again to help girls and women go to school around the world.
Circle of Sisterhood is comprised of women who have in common – a college education. We know that while access to quality schooling creates a better life for women around the world, access to quality education is often limited. Education is the answer to many of the global issues related to women – poverty, oppression, misogyny, and brutality. Ultimately, more educated girls will mean stronger and healthier villages, communities, and countries.
One person can make a small difference, but as a community of five million sorority women, our collective efforts will be transformative for generations to come.
Greek Life Mission StatementThe Fraternity and Sorority Community at Austin Peay State University encourages students to uphold and support the values of their organization through a supportive educational environment that promotes an appreciation of diversity while emphasizing intellectual and personal development. We achieve this through positive collaboration with alumnae, community, and campus constituents and (inter)national organizations. These opportunities enable students to become engaged and productive citizens in a global society.
Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor
(Pi Chi)A Pi Chi is a woman who disassociates herself from her chapter during the recruitment process. She will assist you in finding your home within the Panhellenic community at Austin Peay State University.
Your Pi Chi will be with you every step of the way during the recruitment process. She will be able to answer any questions you may have about recruitment, Austin Peay, or our Greek community as a whole.
Recruitment Schedule
Orientation - August 29th Clement Auditorium @ 5:00 p.m.Attire: Casual/Jeans
During this two-hour event, you will meet your Pi Chi who will support you during the recruitment process. In addition, Panhellenic Council will host a “do and don’t” fashion show, review of the week’s events, discussion of proper recruitment behavior and a question-and-answer session.
Values Night - August 30th Clement Auditorium @ 4:00 p.m.Attire: Recruitment t-shirt, nice jeans, and comfortable shoes. Do not wear sneakers or flip flops.
During Values Night, you will learn about each organization’s values, sisterhood, and more. Chapters may show videos to display their values and sisterhood. This will be your first opportunity to speak with sisters about the chapter.
Philanthropy Day - August 31stClement Auditorium @ 11:00 a.m. (meet at 10:00 a.m.)Attire: Business Casual
You must be invited to attend Philanthropy Day parties. During the party/parties you attend, you will learn what it means to be a sister in the respective chapter and learn about the chapter’s specific philanthropic endeavors as well as their financial obligations of membership. This is another opportunity to speak with sisters.
Preference Day - September 1stClement Auditorium @ 11:00 a.m. (meet at 10:00 a.m.)Attire: Cocktail/Sunday Best
You must be invited to attend Preference Day parties. You may attend up to two parties. As the last day of recruitment, Preference Day is a sentimental ceremony during which active members of their chapters demonstrate their bonds of sisterhood and the meaning of what a sorority is. You will be included a ceremony and should use this day to decide which sorority makes you feel most comfortable.
After you attend your last Preference Day ceremony, you will go immediately to sign your preference card. This is a personal decision that only you can make. You should not discuss your choices with anyone prior to filling out your card.
Bid Day - September 2ndMorgan University Center Lobby @ 10:00 a.m.Attire: Casual/Running Shorts
Once you receive your bid and participate in a Panhellenic ceremony, you will head to your sorority for an afternoon of fun activities! Your chapter will provide you with a Bid Day t-shirt.
Alpha Gamma DeltaNickname: Alpha Gam
Colors: Red, Buff, and Green
Flower: A red and buff rose with green asparagus, plumosa fern.
Chapter Designation: Theta Psi
National Founding: May 30, 1904
Founding Location: Syracuse University
Founded Locally: December 4, 2011
Philanthropy: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation: The Alpha Gamma
Delta Foundation has supported women’s education, philanthropy, and
leadership. It has the power of transforming lives, empowering women,
supporting one another and impacting the world! Collaboration with Fighting Hunger: This foundation was
set up in 2012 with the purpose of eradicating malnutrition and protecting our
country’s children from hunger.
Alpha Delta PiNickname: ADPI
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Flower: Woodland Violet
Chapter Designation: Eta Gamma
National Founding: May 15, 1851
Founding Location: Wesleyan Female College
Founded Locally: November 10, 1983
Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House Charities: The mission of
RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health
and well-being of children and their families.
Camp Rainbow (Locally): Camp Rainbow is a camp that
caters to the needs of seriously ill children whose medical problems kept them
from attending regular camps.
Alpha Omicron PiNickname: Alpha O and AOII
Colors: Cardinal
Flower: Sheaf of Wheat and the Jacqueminot
Chapter Designation: Pi Omicron
National Founding: January 2, 1897
Founding Location: Barnard College on the campus of
Columbia University in New York
Founded Locally: November 23, 2014
Philanthropy: The Arthritis Foundation/Research & Education: Provides initial research funding to brilliant, investigative scientists with new
ideas to cure arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.
Sister for Soldiers (Locally): This project supports service
men and women overseas through the collection of specified items along with
handwritten heartwarming letters.
Alpha Sigma AlphaNickname: ASA and Alpha Sig
Colors: Crimison, Pearl White, Palm Green, and Gold
Flower: Aster and Narcissus
Chapter Designation: Zeta Omega
National Founding: November 15, 1901
Founding Location: Longwood University
Founded Locally: February 24, 2001
Philanthropy: Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation: Supports the educational,
leadership and philanthropic purposes of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority through
charitable giving.
Girls on the Run: Inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident
using a fun, experience-based curriculm which creatively integrates running.
Special Olympics: Through the power of sports, people with
intellectual disabilties discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success.
Sigma KappaNickname: Sig Kap, SK
Colors: Lavender and Maroon
Flower: Wild Purple Violet
Chapter Designation: Lambda Iota
National Founding: November 9, 1874
Founding Location: Colby College
Founded Locally: November 4, 2017
Philanthropy: Gerontology (the study of aging) with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease research: Members provide service and
companionship to the elderly in their local communities. Inherit the Earth: Provides the opportunity for collegains,
alumnae, and citizens to work together to improve local environments.
Maine Seacoast Mission: This foundation is committed to the
people of Maine’s eastern islands and coastal communities.
Sigma Kappa Foundation: This foundation’s mission is to
create and fund leadership, scholarship, and philanthropic initiatives that reflect
our values.
Chi OmegaNickname: ChiO
Colors: Cardinal and Straw
Flower: White Carnation
Chapter Designation: Sigma Kappa
National Founding: April 5, 1985
Founding Location: University of Arkansas
Founded Locally: May 6, 1972
Philanthropy: Make-A-Wish Foundation: The Make-A-Wish Foundation
wishes to make life better for kids with critical illnesses. This simple, but powerful
belief inspired the founding of the foundation!
