NSU Fraternities Seek to Recruit New Members During Rush Week 2008

Bibin Mannattuparampil: Staff Writer

Issue date: 2/5/08 Section: Current Affairs

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Greek life at NSU is slowly becoming bigger and bigger. As Rush Week began on Jan. 14, a number of events took place to recruit new members for Greek organizations. Without the help of new members an organization will simply die out, which is why Rush Week is so important for the many organizations that partake in it.
The Sigma Delta Tau sorority worked in an army theme for their recruitment plan with the slogan "We Want You!" They also arranged some events on campus which included tabling on Monday, an obstacle course game night on Tuesday, a Quad Thursday promotion, and a "mocktail" party event on Friday. Sigma Delta Tau, one of the newer sororities at NSU, hopes to aid in correcting the child abuse problem in America. Sigma Delta Tau's future plans include a trip to the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Miami. "We're just a fun group that loves all girls and enjoys having a good time," said Elizabeth Rodriguez, vice president of recruitment.
The Kappa Sigma fraternity hosted a number of events on campus including a Taste of Italy dinner, game night and dodge ball tournament, to name a few.
Beta Theta Pi also has big plans for this semester. "Our vision for this semester and the semesters to come is to exemplify what it means to be Greek at NSU," said Vice President Branden McKinney. "Our focus is to build bridges, not walls." Beta Theta Pi has a number of conferences they plan to attend this semester as well as various philanthropies which include Adopt A Highway, NSU Communityfest, and an Easter egg hunt to benefit underprivileged children. Beta Theta Pi also made it clear that they will be hosting many brotherhood events, socials, and fun activities in the near future.
Although Phi Beta Sigma fraternity does not participate in Rush Week events, they had a lot to say about their plans and goals for this semester. "Phi Beta Sigma will be working on a food drive initiative in which we will be hosting events and asking each guest to bring at least two canned goods with them," said Andre Dennis. "And in order to increase outcome, we will be offering huge discounts on the events we host to each of those guests who bring at least two canned goods with them, where an event that may normally cost $20 will only cost $5 for those who help us."
For information regarding the new fraternity, who to speak with, and how to join, stop by the Greek Life office located in the University Center.

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