Although these students blog at the request of the Harvard Admissions Office, they are not members of the Admissions Committee and therefore are unable to answer questions regarding admissions. Finding Theta, Thinking Theta & Loving Theta. On weekdays from 11am-2pm, HUDS serves prepared sandwiches, hot entrees, fruit, etc. Two fraternities and two sororities have filed a lawsuit against Harvard University in Massachusetts federal court — while another sorority has sued the school in Massachusetts state court — over a 2016 rule that they claim is unfair. At the same time we were putting our new found skills to the test by planning Cabinet Retreat – a meeting off campus with all of the directors of the 85 different programs for an entire day.  This is the largest thing I have ever organized.  It also involved me writing my first ever training, leading my first ever training on Volunteer Management, speaking perhaps in front of one of largest audiences I have ever spoken in front of, and writing the largest check I have ever written for the rental of the space: Hibernian Hall. College David A. Russcol Who needs dignity when cancer is looming as a threat? Students and sorority and fraternity affiliates first popularized the hashtag #HearHerHarvard after University President Drew G. Faust debuted the, Of the four sororities that recruited at the College last year, only one has opted out of recruitment this year. Student Bloggers tell you about life at Harvard College. Subscribe to our email newsletter. Theta is what catalyzed my interests in my secondary of Global Health and Health Policy as well as pushed me to race in my first (and definitely not last) half marathon!! I’m having an absolute BLAST getting to know my sisters better and I’m so excited for our new members to become a part of this family as well! Francisco Lugo, commissioner of member services for NALFO, said Harvard's policy will punish students in culturally based fraternities and sororities. But let it be known that my experiences at Harvard have not only exceeded my expectations academically, but also have satiated my celebrity gossiping desires. Check out the stellar grade HUDS (and Harvard in general) got! April 25, 2012 in Jeanie's Blog by Jeanie Nguyen | 2 comments. There’s an enormous misconception that Harvard is awkwardly social, if not antisocial. Sororities & Fraternities Sue Harvard Over Single-Sex Social Organization Policy . I was definitely in need of a community where I could more closely relate (and boy bash) with, which drove me into rushing the Greek scene. In a Facebook post Monday, the national Delta Gamma fraternity page asked its members to support sororities at Harvard by “wearing your anchor badge or letters” and “flooding the hashtag #HearHerHarvard with memories of the most influential moments of your DG story.” The National Panhellenic Conference, the umbrella organization for United States sororities, shared Delta Gamma’s post. Several members and alumni of various sororities also made individual Facebook and Twitter posts with the hashtag #HearHerHarvard. Sorry for not having any pictures 🙁 I was too busy grilling … or at least supervising the grill! I’ll defend the claim that some of the best things are simply stumbled upon – that’s how I found Theta (Kappa Alpha Theta), the first Greek-letter fraternity for women (and at Harvard!). After a hectic and crazy fun week of rush, I pledged loyalty to Theta and have never looked back!! Want to keep up with breaking news? Other sororities without chapters at Harvard also expressed their support. Bonus points for the pun too!! The alumni networks are as massive as whales!) Three male fraternities and three female sororities exist at Harvard (although not officially acknowledged due to the institution’s rule against recognizing single gender groups): Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and … There’s an overwhelmingly negative connotation associated with college Greek life, which fairly arises from the too frequently heard about news articles of hazing gone wrong. I’m obsessed with these girls because I can rely on them for everything from wisdom and support to humor and dance choreography! Students and sorority and fraternity affiliates first popularized the hashtag #HearHerHarvard after University President Drew G. Faust debuted the sanctions in May 2016. During the later years of my high school career, I became actively involved with the scholarship program Distinguished Young Women of America (formerly known as America’s Junior Miss) and I quickly became obsessed with this community of beautiful, driven girls. I had a blast working behind the scenes in my first Spring Philanthropy event and can’t wait for the one in the fall, which I’m hoping to organize with Cradles to Crayons. Other things I have been doing include serving as New Member Director for my sorority on campus – Kappa Alpha Theta!  We run our Recruitment process at the beginning of second semester, and it was so much fun to meet so many awesome girls and bond with the other women in my sorority.  Our very own blogger Jeanie is in Theta with me, so we were sure to take a picture for you guys! This week is Rush Week for the sororities so it’s my first time on the “other” side of rush. Jeanie and me during one of our rounds of recruitment! Share #2. zebrastripes 69 replies 68 threads Junior Member. Although I hate admitting that I have a natural tendency to snap at good news, I love the new opportunities my role avails to me – like participating in Relay for Life, an incredibly inspiring and national event to support those fighting cancer. Haha, the boys definitely took pies in the face like the manliest men I’ve ever seen and raised over $300 in the span of four hours! The Wily Goat (1877) [1] [2] The Cornell University Greek system dates to the first months of University operation during the autumn of 1868. Ashley Alese Edwards. Each year the Harvard Greek Team raises thousands of dollars for the amazing cause through personal appeals as well as creative ways, some of them exemplified below: Pie Cancer in the Face: AEPi (Alpha Epsilon Pi) held an event where people could purchase a pie to throw in a brother’s face. Although the behavior concomitant with such tragedies are inexcusable, it isn’t the defining factor of Greek life. “Today, we stand with the women of Harvard that are being stripped of leadership opportunities, scholarships, and fellowships for being a part of a Greek organization. Social or general fraternities and sororities, in the North American fraternity system, are those that do not promote a particular profession (as professional fraternities are) or discipline (such as service fraternities and sororities).Instead, their primary purposes are often stated as the development of character, literary or leadership ability, or a more simple social purpose. Sororities, fraternities and students sued Harvard University on Monday over a rule that punishes students in single-gender clubs from holding leadership positions on sports teams and campus groups.  I’ll leave you with a picture from my spring break at home in Pittsburgh! Tags: annenberg, greek, Greek Life, Harvard University Dining Services, HUDS, Panhellenic Council, Philanthropy, Queen's Head, Relay for Life, March 19, 2012 in Kate's Blog by Kate Meakem | 4 comments, It has been WAY too long.  Some of you may have been wondering where I’ve been and what I’ve been doing.  My answers to these questions are, “I don’t know, and EVERYTHING!”. You are currently browsing articles tagged Greek Life. Sororities, listed with dates of local founding and national conference membership, are women's organizations, voluntarily coordinating their efforts within MIT's Panhellenic Association (PHA). Fraternities and Sororities Sue Harvard Over Punishment of Single-Sex Groups. Date Auction: The Cambridge Queen’s Head (a restaurant/pub) located in the basement of Annenberg (the freshman cafeteria commonly referenced to as the Great Hall from Harry Potter) graciously donated their stage to the Harvard Greek community to hold a date auction for two hours. “#WithoutMySorority we wouldn’t have our future bridesmaids or friends that will last a lifetime. Sorority reviews, ratings, and rankings for Harvard University - HU greek life - Greekrank Fraternities and sororities have a place at highly selective universities like Harvard. Granted sisterhood is a part of every sorority, I chose Theta because I specifically felt that Thetas weren’t only involved all around campus and the Boston community, but they were leaders in the activities they were involved in – leading Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) volunteer programs, Women’s Leadership Conferences, and so SO much more!! positive influences it can have on a member’s life. coxswaining for the men’s heavyweight crew team. Indeed the greatest takeaway from an education at a school like Harvard are experiences with fellow students — who in some cases will become lifelong friends and future captains of industry. Representatives from the National Panhellenic Conference did not respond to requests for comment. Me at Fort Duquesne in Point State Park, Pittsburgh, Tags: classes, Extracurriculars, fundraising, Greek Life, officer, PBHA, phillip brooks house association, scheduling, sorority, Theta, WIB, women in business, February 1, 2012 in Jeanie's Blog by Jeanie Nguyen | 1 comment. Over January break, we all came back a week early to go through NPMI (Non-Profit Management Intensive), where we learned about everything from budgeting to meeting facilitation, from student development to strategic management.  To say this was a crash course would be an understatement.  This week culminated in a final Officers Retreat we took in Maine, where we were greeted with plenty of snow, plenty of hot chocolate, plenty of Apples to Apples, and plenty of meetings. Members and alumni of sororities across the nation took to social media Tuesday to offer support for Harvard sororities’ planned defiance of the College’s penalties on members of single-gender final clubs and Greek organizations. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority member Elly Duker '19 marched with her mother, Julie Starr-Duker '82, at the #HearHerHarvard protest in May 2016, shortly after sanctions against unrecognized single-gender social organizations were announced. Three male fraternities and three female sororities exist at Harvard (although not officially acknowledged due to the institution’s rule against recognizing single gender groups): Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Delta Gamma, respectively. We also reserve the right to remove posts containing any and all links. The “Date Contract” read that the men had to be at their utmost gentlemanly behavior…but we’ll just see how my two dates go before we get excited. Another way HUDS ensures students stay nourished is by providing cookout food. For Harvard (assuming you only mean Fraternities/Sororities, and not Final Clubs): Fraternities: Sigma Chi, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha Sororities: Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Girls across campus (even some graduate students!) This semester, I’ve been transitioning into my new role of Panhellenic Council Vice President of Philanthropy! The BBQ was a hit and people even donated money in exchange for some BBQ! The sanctions—which took effect with the Class of 2021—bar members of single-gender final clubs and Greek organizations from holding student group leadership positions, varsity athletic team captaincies, and from receiving College endorsement for prestigious fellowships. This includes commercial content whose primary purpose is to sell a product, a service, or other such practices via this blog, as well as content that harasses, abuses, threatens, or in any other way violates the rights of others. The following is a list of MIT's fraternities, sororities and independent living groups. A paralleling community was definitely lacking my first semester of college, especially after coxswaining for the men’s heavyweight crew team. in the Cambridge Queen’s head for upperclassmen too lazy/too busy (usually the latter in our defense!) Some of my pre-college friends were surprised that I was rushing Greek life freshman spring semester, but it made perfect sense to me! Many also posted supportive messages or pictures of themselves wearing their sorority letters. I can only hope that my last round of midterms (yes, I did have a midterm on the last day of class), presentations, papers, and final exams go just as well!!! Personally, I strongly disagree, unless my own idiosyncrasies have blurred my perception of what is socially acceptable. ‘A Huge Disruption’: Students Testing Positive for COVID-19 Report Confusing HUHS Communication, Local Businesses Fight for Revival of Harvard Square, Gear Up for Winter, DSO Staff Reflect on Fall Semester’s Successes, Planned Improvements for Spring, At Least Five GSAS Departments To Admit No Graduate Students Next Year, UC Passes Legislation to Increase Transparency of Community Council, HUPD. Since Recruitment, I have been leading meetings for the new members to introduce them to Theta!  It has been amazing (and yes, I have brought my PBHA meeting facilitation skills, flip charts and all, with me to Theta meetings). photo cred: Alan Silva. Current students are the Admissions Office’s greatest resource. I shamelessly admit, however, that before arriving at Harvard, I worried that students wouldn’t be able to distinguish the fun concomitant to studying/learning with the fun concomitant to all things non-academic. The national Alpha Phi and Kappa Alpha Theta pages made similar posts. Photo: Brooks Kraft/Corbis/Getty Images. Cornell's co-founder and first president, Andrew Dickson White was a strong promoter of fraternities as a means of teaching self-governance to young students. I can personally attest to these benefits – connecting to a new support group, feeling more connected to campus, and expanding study groups – and that’s why my involvement in Harvard Greek life progressively dives deeper. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Tags: Friends, Greek Life, Kappa Alpha Theta, student organizations, Theta. Finally, I am still volunteering for my original PBHA program, Elderly 1-2-1, and of course, I am still a student at Harvard taking classes (though it sometimes doesn’t feel like it)!  This semester, I decided to take only three classes – History 97, which is my sophomore tutorial, History 1433: American Populism, which traces American history through a Populist lens, and Economics 1010b: Macroeconomics. BBQ: HUDS (Harvard University Dining Services) has some of the best programs!! The Greek system still exists nationally and I believe the reason it continues thriving lies in the fact that there are endless (literally! That’s all folks!  And don’t worry, I will be posting regularly from now on, so check back! 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