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Welcome
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Dear Illinois Student,
Congratulations on your decision to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign!
When arriving this fall, you will have the opportunity to participate in many long-standing
traditions of our campus. As a student here, I hope that you will “stretch” your intellectual,
social, and cultural boundaries. Engagement in student life can create strong connections and
help you discover your potential. There is a diversity of organizations and experiences
available to each student. Fraternities and sororities can provide wonderful opportunities for
creating a well-rounded college experience.
Membership in a fraternity or sorority provides opportunities to learn communication and
leadership skills, become involved in campus activities, contribute to the community through
service projects, and create friendships based upon common values. I’d encourage any student
to investigate this living/learning community option as a way to become involved with the
student life aspect of our campus.
Sincerely,
William L. Riley
Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs |
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| Why should I join a Panhellenic sorority at UIUC? |
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Being Greek will give you the chance to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities.
* A U.S. Government study shows that over 70% of all those who join a fraternity/sorority graduate, while under 50% of all non-fraternity/sorority persons graduate.
* Greek individuals are more involved in campus activities and in community and charity groups after college.
* In Fall of 2003 35% of the Greek Community was on the Dean's List.
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| Long Lasting Friendships |
| One of the most mentioned aspects of Greek Life is the friendship that exists between members of a chapter: undergraduate and alumni/ae. Greek Life promotes the development of close ties between members through living, studying, working, competing and having fun together. These lifetime relationships go beyond ordinary friendships to become like that of a family. Going Greek gives your student the opportunity to meet people and make special friendships that will last a lifetime. |
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| Academics |
| Academics are important in Greek Life, and are consistently promoted by chapters from recruitment to graduation. The resources that Greeks can provide include scholarship awards, study sessions and tutoring assistance. We also have societies on campus, such as Order of Omega, which recognize those members who excel in academia. Many Panhellenic chapters recognize and reward their members' scholastic excellence. Additionally, according to retention data, members of Greek organizations are more likely to complete their college degree than their non-Greek counterparts. They boast higher GPAs than the average UIUC student (the average PHC GPA was the highest on campus in the fall semester of 2006), and they are more likely to lead a balanced lifestyle. |
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| Leadership & Campus Involvement |
| Membership in a Greek organization is one of the best ways to become involved at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. Many of the Student Government leaders and officers of numerous other organizations on campus are involved with the Greek community. Those members already involved in campus activities can assist fellow Greeks in taking an active leadership role on the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign campus. Not only can members participate in campus-wide activities, but also in many other leadership opportunities within each chapter and the Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils. Research has shown that involved college students are more likely to graduate and report greater satisfaction with their overall college experience. All Greek organizations are working examples of a democracy in action. This is often the first time that members are responsible for their own activities and living within their means. This provides an excellent opportunity to experience leadership and the responsibility of membership. Greeks are also involved in campus wide organizations such as career-oriented clubs, honor societies, religious groups, and intramural sports. |
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| Community Service & Philanthropic Participation |
Greeks take pride in giving their time to local and national philanthropies and completing numerous community service projects in the local Champaign Urbana community. Service and philanthropy provide chapter members with the opportunity to support many causes. Greeks work together on projects not only to serve the community but also to foster personal growth and greater unity among the Greek community. The University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Greek community has raised over $50,000 and donates some 15,000 hours of community service benefiting the Champaign Urbana community as well as their own inter/national organizations in the past two years.
Panhellenic sororities kept themselves very busy in 2006! Check out the stats below!
MONTHLY DRIVES:
February: 550 boxes of tampons to A Womens Fund/Center for Women in Transition
March: 1,426 Letters to Marines
April: $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sister
September: 1,191 boxes of tampons to A Womens Fund
October: 3,500 lbs. of food to Easter Illinois Food Bank
December: 191 Presents to A Womens Fund for the Holiday Party
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INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPY DOLLARS:
$77,316.86--Philanthropy Dollars donated Spring 2006
$26,678.52--Philanthropy Dollars donated Fall 2006
Total philanthropy dollars for 2006: $103,995.38
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SERVICE HOURS:
18,372.50 Hours of Community Service--Spring 2006
13,418.75 Hours of Community Service--Fall 2006
Total Service Hours for 2006--31,791.25 |
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| Social Events |
| While academic achievement is the primary reason to attend UIUC, there is a time for social interaction. Our Greek Community always provides fun activities for its members. Social and recreational activities give you the opportunity to meet a variety of people and to strengthen the bonds of friendship at the same time. Formals, exchanges (themed parties for a fraternity and sorority), and Greek sponsored events such as Greek Week bring fraternities and sororities together in a fun and relaxed environment. Each event demonstrates Greek unity and spirit without the negative influences of alcohol and hazing. |
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