Trying to help better UMES - Page 2

ree-Xi · #1 05-31-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by roset'

As a part of the SGA as well as the Student Activities board at my university,it is my job to try to make sure that the students of of UMES are satisfied. There has been times when the students have protested against the GLO and their events due to lack of concern of what the student body wants. So we as an association and university are doing are best to give the students what they want, or at least a reason to why we cannot make their demand. We have not been successful with any upcoming GLO, neither have we received a reason for why we cannot give the students what they want. I just want to help in any way that i can to make the UMES better as a whole and for the students.

Huh?? Students protested a fraternity/sorority's events, but no fraternity/sorority has been successfully established?

Drolefille · #2 05-31-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roset'

im sorry mysticcat i wasn't referring to the link about GreekChat but to the link about the thread written about UMES and DST. I did read that link tho, im not asking questions that pertain to joining, if you read that in my post i apologize. Im asking for any suggestions as far as what one should do to start the process of DST becoming active at the university. But thanks anyway.

YOU GOT YOUR ANSWER. NO MEANS NO.

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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Huh?? Students protested a fraternity/sorority's events, but no fraternity/sorority has been successfully established?

I haven't the foggiest of ideas. There appears to be at least one fraternity and one sorority active on campus atm, but the posts don't make sense. I'm mostly operating off of this facebook group I assume she started since it's about UMES and greeks.

roset' · #3 05-31-2010, 08:19 PM

im sorry mysticcat i wasn't referring to the link about GreekChat but to the link about the thread written about UMES and DST. I did read that link tho, im not asking questions that pertain to joining, if you read that in my post i apologize. Im asking for any suggestions as far as what one should do to start the process of DST becoming active at the university. But thanks anyway.

Senusret I · #4 05-31-2010, 08:23 PM

roset'

Most NPHC organizations are not interested in existing at UMES. There are issues which predate you that suggest that it isn't a viable location. It's not personal. Unless you see fliers advertising a rush, I would put my energy into graduating with a strong GPA and participating in things which you can only do in college. Once you graduate, you can begin your pursuit into an alumnae chapter.

naraht · #5 06-01-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

roset'

Most NPHC organizations are not interested in existing at UMES. There are issues which predate you that suggest that it isn't a viable location. It's not personal. Unless you see fliers advertising a rush, I would put my energy into graduating with a strong GPA and participating in things which you can only do in college. Once you graduate, you can begin your pursuit into an alumnae chapter.

My guess is that *eventually* some level of Greek Life will return. The GLO that had the most significant incident at UMES in the last 20 years is back as of 2008. However, what they apparently did was leave the charter of the chapter that had the incident inactive and granted a second new charter to the school.

That's a rather significant decision on the part of the National. The only reason that I can think that it would really make sense is if there is *no* trust of the alumni of the chapter in the local area.

Prettyface08 · #6 06-01-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by naraht

My guess is that *eventually* some level of Greek Life will return. The GLO that had the most significant incident at UMES in the last 20 years is back as of 2008. However, what they apparently did was leave the charter of the chapter that had the incident inactive and granted a second new charter to the school.

That's a rather significant decision on the part of the National. The only reason that I can think that it would really make sense is if there is *no* trust of the alumni of the chapter in the local area.

Eh, this isn't necessarily true.

BluPhire · #7 06-01-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Prettyface08

Eh, this isn't necessarily true.

I was gonna make the same statement. You beat me to it.

naraht · #8 06-01-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Prettyface08

Eh, this isn't necessarily true.

Well it is true that it is "the only reason that I can think of".

But you are right that it may not be the actual reason for the new charter.

In regards to this situation, I'd love to be proven wrong, or even to have another reason presented that makes sense to me.

Randy

Prettyface08 · #9 06-01-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roset'

Hello
I currently attend the University of Md Eastern Shore as an upcoming senior in the Fall 2010 semester. First, i would like to apoligize if the thread i am posting have been posted or answered before but i am new to this site as of today so please bare with me. :-) I have been interested in pledging for Delta Sigma Theta sorority but since i have been attending UMES there has not been any sign of DTS or any other sorority besides AKA. Myself and a few other woman that are interested has seeked help from other greek members to help us with going about getting the DTS active at our campus. Weve signed petitions as well as spoke with our student activity director and the president of the university and they did not have a problem with the idea, actually they were very encouraging as well. We then tried to talk to a member of DST in the area but they did not approve of the chapter being active at UMES, but they did not have a reason at all to give any of us. We then tried to go to some of the different functions and everything at other schools but eventually everyone gave up on the idea. I havent given up, im still very much interested. So ive been doing more research and found out that that Nu Rho-DST was the chapter at UMES previously. I then contacted the Princess Anne alumnae from the DST website to give her an insight on the idea as well as request for more information or any suggestions she may have. Once she contacted me i must say i was very excited because she seemed very interested. Im taking it upon myself to also reach out for more opinions and suggestions so i joined greekchat.

This has become more that just being a part of a movement or organization to me. Because we at UMES are trying so hard for DST to become active, this has became more important to me and a priority to do all that i can to make this idea successful for myself as well as the current students there, the ones to come, and also the community that is affected by everything that we do on the campus. So any ideas, suggestions, or comments are very much needed and appreciated. Thank you in advance

This pissed me off! I WISH a chick WOULD question me about why I don't want to do something with regard to my organization. They don't owe you an explanation. If they don't want to bring a line in at that chapter because they don't like the way the campus cuts grass, it's not your business! You need to sit down somewhere. You're already doing the most.

mszeta4 · #10 03-07-2011, 01:09 PM

Hello.. i attended UMES.. In Spring of 06.. Sorority Greek life was starting to come back on campus.. We had ZETAS, AKAs and DST on the yard... unfortunately..since then the chapters have either been removed or suspended for hazing... A chapter cannot be on a college campus without graduate chapter sponsorship.. many of the graduate chapters have decided not to sponsor chapters at umes.. because of the hazing.. honestly there is nothing UMES can do to bring the sororities back without the sponsorship of a graduate center.. and unfortunately.. many of the graduate chapters just want nothing to do with the school.

naraht · #11 03-07-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mszeta4

Hello.. i attended UMES.. In Spring of 06.. Sorority Greek life was starting to come back on campus.. We had ZETAS, AKAs and DST on the yard... unfortunately..since then the chapters have either been removed or suspended for hazing... A chapter cannot be on a college campus without graduate chapter sponsorship.. many of the graduate chapters have decided not to sponsor chapters at umes.. because of the hazing.. honestly there is nothing UMES can do to bring the sororities back without the sponsorship of a graduate center.. and unfortunately.. many of the graduate chapters just want nothing to do with the school.

While that is true for the 9 in the NPHC, is there any sign of the other GLOs like KKY, TBS, Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Sig or Alpha Nu Omega (F&S)?