Arkansas Sorority Recruitment - 2007

RazorbackMom · #1 08-20-2007, 05:35 PM

Recruitment isn't for a couple of weeks, but perhaps there are comments or questions now.

carnation · #2 08-20-2007, 05:40 PM

Yay! Go Hogs!!!

AGDAlum · #3 08-21-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RazorbackMom

Recruitment isn't for a couple of weeks, but perhaps there are comments or questions now.

Well, while you're here: I stumbled across the Arkansas DG chapter site--the chapter closed some years ago but they're keeping the alums networked.
http://www.aodgonline.com/index.html
There were photos of the chapter house with the explanation that the House Corp turned the house over to the University. Then there's a paragraph about "we hope DG will return some day."

If they do, what will they do about housing? Was the DG house (now "University House") in a bad location (perhaps removed from other sorority houses)? From the photos it looks to be a perfectly lovely place.

banditone · #4 08-21-2007, 09:45 AM

As I have a friend up there I usually read up on what's going on in the Ville. Anywho, I remember reading an article about that gift and that there was a clause that would allow DG nationals to return to the house if there was a future colonization effort. I'll look for the article. (seriously have no idea where I read that - but the DG house turning into the Ark 'University House' reminded me of it).

banditone · #5 08-21-2007, 09:47 AM

I was a bit off (and after looking at your link, the same article is there)

http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/1060.htm

"If recolonization of the organization on the UA campus occurs, the house will be made available for rush events."

LXA SE285 · #6 08-21-2007, 09:53 AM

Cool site! There's a neat section where they go year by year through DG's representation in the UA yearbook. Here's 1939, for example:

http://www.aodgonline.com/yrbk39.htm

Benzgirl · #7 09-04-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LXA SE285

Cool site! There's a neat section where they go year by year through DG's representation in the UA yearbook. Here's 1939, for example:

http://www.aodgonline.com/yrbk39.htm

LOVE the yearbook pictures. I may be up all night looking at this link

irishpipes · #8 08-21-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AGDAlum

Well, while you're here: I stumbled across the Arkansas DG chapter site--the chapter closed some years ago but they're keeping the alums networked.
http://www.aodgonline.com/index.html
There were photos of the chapter house with the explanation that the House Corp turned the house over to the University. Then there's a paragraph about "we hope DG will return some day."

If they do, what will they do about housing? Was the DG house (now "University House") in a bad location (perhaps removed from other sorority houses)? From the photos it looks to be a perfectly lovely place.

The DG house actually is probably the best location on campus. It is on Maple Street which is "sorority row" and is closer to campus buildings than KD, Pi Phi, or KKG. It is a very nice house. AOII used it for our colonization parties last year. There is still a brass anchor mounted on the wall in the family room. My understanding is that the DGs gave the house to the University with the caveat that if DG returns, they get it back. The DG house also housed Phi Mu at one point before they closed.

banditone · #9 08-21-2007, 10:11 AM

Irish, have they broken ground on that AOII house already?

irishpipes · #10 08-21-2007, 10:24 AM

We had a very difficult time coming to terms on the land lease with the university. (They own the land, we own the house.) That has finally been resolved and the plans are being finalized by the engineers and architects. Actual ground-breaking, which is somewhat ceremonial, will be late this semester and the house will be complete in December 2008. We are currently in the old Sigma Nu house because our dorm we were supposed to use was contaminated with mold. It has been a roller coaster but the girls are very excited about how things are turning out.

banditone · #11 08-21-2007, 11:28 AM

Holy Crap, I had no idea the old SN house was even still up. Man, I remember visiting that place back in 1992 (I think). PM'ing you for a favor.

Sue E. Pig · #12 09-04-2007, 07:10 PM

Recruitment starts in 2 days! Any updated numbers on registration?

carnation · #13 09-04-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue E. Pig

Recruitment starts in 2 days! Any updated numbers on registration?

Oh no! I loovvve your username!

Sue E. Pig · #14 09-06-2007, 06:10 PM

The girls begin their adventure tonight with Orientation, followed by Philanthropy Day on Friday and Saturday with House Tours on Sunday. Good luck to everyone.
In an earlier post, it stated 800 were rushing. Any truth to that? Last year, the school newspaper reported that 661 participated (rushed/pledged?).

SewBusy · #15 09-06-2007, 08:58 PM

I heard the number of girls signed up is very close to last year.

I have one daughter going thru recruitment and another one on the "other side". Both are very excited and ready to get the show on the road

The biggest complaint I have heard so far regarding delayed recruitment is that the first round of tests occur over the next two weeks, not easy trying to balance school and recruitment, but that's life, isn't it? Nine million things to do and not enough time to do it!!