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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
Continuing with what Gypsyboots said - why can't NPC and NPHC sponsor a speaker - on any of a variety of women's issues - cervical and breast cancer, self-defense, STDs, abusive relationships, etc. - and make sure all the groups are encouraged to attend? That way, you are providing a service to the community which doesn't rely on numbers (so both groups would get equal credit, and no group would feel slighted) and provide a positive opportunity to present ALL greeks as united in a common cause?
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Good idea.
This happens on some campuses. For the record, no one said it was a hopeless cause and that there's always a great divide on every campus.
We did joint programs on my campus but only after befriending people who so happened to be in the NPC or IFC. The befriending part is important because it requires people talking and relating to each other on a people level, Greek level, and then learning and understanding the NPHC and NPC or IFC similarities and differences. Not just orgs joining forces to fill some diversity quota or to say "we tried/did it," which I think happens in too many instances.