I'm betting it is more the fact that they are dormant chapters (with a ready made alum base) rather than their Big Edgewater status. :rolleyes:

Article about expansion
 

Below is a link to an article in the GW Hatchet about the expansion process. Nothing new really. :)

http://www.gwhatchet.com/media/paper....gwhatchet.com

Re: Article about expansion
 

Thanks for the link.

"The three finalists are Kappa Alpha Theta, Pi Beta Phi and Chi Omega. These organizations were chosen from the 15 national Greek-letter organizations that applied."

That speaks highly for the GWU system -- they currently have 8 NPC groups and 15 applied.

This article does indicate that GW has a very strong Greek system, based on the interest in their expansion. I'm sure whichever sorority is selected will be very successful!

OT: NutBrnHair - I love your screename!

:D

i think it is awesome that no matter what happens, a chapter will be recolonized. very cool!!

and Sigma Chi Fraternity
 

Epsilon Chaper recolonization
(original charter - 1864)

Sigma Chi Returns to GWU
January 27, 2006

EVANSTON, Ill. – On Feb. 13, Sigma Chi Fraternity will officially begin recruiting men from George Washington University. With the addition of Sigma Chi, the GWU campus will be home to 13 fraternities.

“Expansion is good for the entire Greek system. It gets the fraternities and sororities thinking about their values and what is really important to them,” said Adam Peterson, the Sigma Chi Headquarters representative who will be leading the GWU expansion effort. “I am really excited for the young men who will have this opportunity to start something new.”

The recruitment effort will focus on one-on-one communication, stressing life-long friendships and the unique leadership opportunities available to members of Sigma Chi. In addition, Sigma Chi will host larger informational events, beginning with a presentation to the campus on Feb. 16. Informational tables will also be set up at the Marvin Center on Feb. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.

© 2006, Sigma Chi International Headquarters

When do the girls decide?

chi omega
 

arkansaw babes, whatever, lots of pretty girls, even Mary Love,
bright chicks...and a Chi O is a gem wherever she is....

Re: chi omega
 

Thanks, Erik -- keep your fingers crossed!

Re: Sorority Expansion at George Washington University
 

This post should accurately read "NPC sororities" not just "sororities". There are four (4) NPHC sororities at GWU.

Sorry to nitpick but after reading the crap in the Pikes @ Howard thread :mad: http://gwired.gwu.edu/sac/greek/governingcouncils/nphc/

My cousin was in MMT's pledge class at GW many, many years ago. She still has her pledge album and the pictures are so adorable!
We had a song about MMT that we sang at Penn State. I don't know why.

MMT?

Mary Margaret Truman

Founder?

Harry Truman's daughter, considered a prominent Pi Beta Phi.

Very cool!

Aw man!! I joined a sorority (and the DAR) ONLY so I could become and elitist snob!! Quit dashing all my hopes for world domination!!

Sarah

Re: Re: Sorority Expansion at George Washington University
 

A very good point. The post has been edited.

I believe the decision should be announced at some point in March.

And the announcement was made official today...

Pi Beta Phi has accepted the invitation to recolonize their DC Alpha Chapter at George Washington University.

Congrats to Pi Phi!

Yahoo!

It's especially nice to see an Alpha chapter recolonize.

Congrats to Pi Beta Phi on recolonizing DC Alpha!

Oh, that is such good news. I like to hear about chapters re-colonizing.:)

Congratulations to George Washington AND Pi Phi!

Time for a Monmouth Duo Celebration in the District.

Great news!!!

Congratulations to both Pi Beta Phi and George Washington University! :)

Woooo! Hello again, DC Alpha! :)

Congratulations to Pi Beta Phi and George Washington University!

Congratulations to Pi Phi!!


We just recolonized about 4 years ago, and it was AWESOME!!

Congrats to Pi Phi!!

Such wonderful news for them to get on NPC Badge Day!

What wonderful news! :)

A+++s all around!:cool:

:( For Chi O...

But congrats to Pi Phi! Best of luck on the recolonization!

Ring Ching!:D

There are more than NPC and NPHC sororities at GW. We have 2 Latina Sororities and 1 Asian Sorority, as well as 3 active NPHC sororities.

Since the topic was NPC expansion, I think that's why the OP only included the NPC sororities.

Congratulations to Pi Beta Phi!

Truly a top tier group!