Three Sororities Selected to Present at Northwestern

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by irishpipes

ETA: For those who aren't familiar with NU, EVERY NPC on campus is a single-letter designation chapter (i.e. OLD) except for one (Delta Zeta.) It can be difficult for any sorority to compete with that kind of history. ADII originally came on campus in 1945 - that is 64 years after Alpha Phi opened the campus in 1881. NU had 8 sororities before 1900. That can be daunting.

That's awesome...but it could make it very hard for whoever is chosen.

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

Un-panhellenic maybe. But, true. Everyone knows I could pretty much care less about being really panhellenic. To say that SDT or AXiD are as strong would be incorrect in my opinion. I am glad she had the balls to say the truth.

Just because Zeta has more chapters doesn't make them stronger....AXiD or SDT would do much better at a small Northern school then Zeta for example, because more alumnae support and they are used to smaller, Northern schools.

I wonder if there is any word yet....best of luck to all three groups

[ZTAMich]

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Just because Zeta has more chapters doesn't make them stronger....AXiD or SDT would do much better at a small Northern school then Zeta for example, because more alumnae support and they are used to smaller, Northern schools.

I'm not sure which alumnae chapter is closest to Northwestern, but ZTA has 12 Alumane Chapters in the state of Illinois, 4 in the Chicago area. While it's true we have many southern chapters, we have chapters all over the country. So please don't say we're better suited in one area. My small northern chapter had fabulous alumnae from big schools & smaller schools and it was a great match. We were happy to have local support. Zeta is continuing select girls to be Traveling Leadership Consultants from all different sized chapters and locations. I realize that our image may be one way but I just would like to point out another side.

[boz130]

As an undergrad, I attended Illinois State (where the ZTA chapter is doing well, BTW); I serve on the Lambda Chi alumni boards at my alma mater and Northwestern. This provides me w/a unique perspective.

Our NU chapter was under "voluntary suspension" in the late 1990's due to reasons similar to ADPi's. We only had 12 men living in a house that holds 32. As a result, we had boarders, including some football players.

Since the University leases the chapter houses to each GLO, we always have to pay our rent each quarter. When you do the math, it's obvious: lower numbers = lack of $$$ for rent.

Because of the financial straits & the chapter's problems w/recruiting, the alumni board (the landlord for the chapter) decided to "go dark" for 2 years.

When we came back to campus, LCA's expansion team did an outstanding job of recruiting a great group of guys. They achieved all of the standards needed for re-chartering (40+ men, meet/surpass All-Men's GPA, etc.) in 18 months--a record @ that point for Lambda Chi.

Earlier this year, they even achieved LCA's highest chapter honor, the Grand High Alpha Award. Quite a turnaround from having 12 men & no good prospects.

So, why didn't ADPi make it in Evanston while Lambda Chi did? It's hard to say, but there are a myriad of reasons for GLOs making it or failing.

In my work (creating fraternity/sorority newsletters), I've observed a variety of GLOs as a vendor. One thing that strikes me is how some groups choose where they'll "plant their flag".

Some GLOs seem to focus solely on schools with 20,000+ populations, while others are represented on smaller campuses (less than 6,000 students). One way isn't better than another--they're just different.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by boz130

So, why didn't ADPi make it in Evanston while Lambda Chi did?

Because ADPi is girls and Lambda Chi is guys?

Sorry man, I just had to joke about that, but in all seriousness, I think it's easier for guys to come back than girls. Guys think they will make the fraternity what they want it to be. Girls think they will become what the sorority is. That's probably very un PC to say, but true.

[Tom Earp]

boz, great reply but I also am wondering who will be the newest on Campus!

Hope news come soon so can give KUDOS!!!!

[ilovetv]

Has anyone heard? I heard the Dean was making a decision today?

[Buttonz]

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Originally Posted by Buttonz

Just because Zeta has more chapters doesn't make them stronger....AXiD or SDT would do much better at a small Northern school then Zeta for example, because more alumnae support and they are used to smaller, Northern schools.


I'm not sure which alumnae chapter is closest to Northwestern, but ZTA has 12 Alumane Chapters in the state of Illinois, 4 in the Chicago area. While it's true we have many southern chapters, we have chapters all over the country. So please don't say we're better suited in one area. My small northern chapter had fabulous alumnae from big schools & smaller schools and it was a great match. We were happy to have local support. Zeta is continuing select girls to be Traveling Leadership Consultants from all different sized chapters and locations. I realize that our image may be one way but I just would like to point out another side.

I totally understand what you are saying, and your right, I guess I didn't totally think that out, I'm sorry.

Originally Posted by honeychile

It may be me, but I always would rather see a RE-colonization, rather than bringing on a totally new GLO. The only problem is, at some universities (ie: Pitt), there may be as many as six or seven dormant chapters - some inactive for over 75 years!

I agree with this. It's nice to see a recolonization effort taking place.

Originally Posted by irishpipes

Northwestern has 7 dormant chapters:
AGD 1995
ADP 2006
AEF 1988
AXD 1972
AOP 1973
ZTA 1969
SDT 1970

Many from the "icky" years - late 60s - early 70s!

Including all three that presented.

The "icky" years up here (NY) was the 70's-early 80's....why were we so much later?

[farbman]

I know you've all been waiting in suspense, so I thought I would share today's announcement. The extension process at Northwestern was concluded yesterday with the selection and approval of Zeta Tau Alpha. They will begin their recruitment following the end of formal sorority recruitment in January.

-Eric

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by farbman

I know you've all been waiting in suspense, so I thought I would share today's announcement. The extension process at Northwestern was concluded yesterday with the selection and approval of Zeta Tau Alpha.

Well, well, well...Congrats to ZTA!

[OleMissGlitter]

Congrats to Zeta Tau Alpha and Northwestern!

[ZTAngel]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited to be getting our Alpha Phi chapter back! This is great news!

[EtaPhiZTA]

I am so excited! I know our alumnae groups have been waiting! It will be wonderful to have another collegiate chapter to support locally!

[cntryZTA5]

That's awesome news!! I'm so glad we get to recolonize at Northwestern!!

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited to be getting our Alpha Phi chapter back! This is great news!

ROTFL!!! I read this as Alpha Phi getting the colonization, and was wondering why ZTAngel was so excited! I need a vacation...

Congratulations to ZTA!!

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by honeychile

ROTFL!!! I read this as Alpha Phi getting the colonization, and was wondering why ZTAngel was so excited! I need a vacation...Congratulations to ZTA!!

Ha ha...yeah, I always have to pause and think for a second, when the chapter name is also the name of an NPC sorority.

FWIW: I had friends who were in a chapter that was designated "Delta Nu", which always made me smile (i.e. the sorority from "Legally Blonde".)