Greek problems at Duquesne University

[DU Greek]

DU Grad,

This is certainly your first positive posting. Thank you.

The Brottier Hall would make an excellent all-Greek dorm. But as you certainly know, when the University bought Citiline Towers, it had students living in it from other schools, especially Robert Morris's downtown campus and a few of the culinary/medical/business schools in town. It wasn't until Fall of 2007 that the building had all Duquesne students in it. Currently, the idea to create Greek housing in Brottier is on the table, but due to the shortages of housing on the entire campus, it hasn't been able to occur yet.

But this idea is certainly a valid one and holds strong potential for the future.

But don't forget that every time a new building gets built, students are going to rush to move into it. We can't keep asking for Greek Housing to continuously get moved to the newest available dorm. Until Vickroy was built in my Freshman year (1997) at Duquesne, Towers was THE place to be Greek. It was tremendous. Every chapter had a wing and everyone was happy.

So we have to decide if moving into Brottier is going to be the long-term solution. If it is, then everyone has to be prepared to keep quiet when new housing becomes available. Will YOUR sisters be proud to live in Brottier for the next 25-30 years even in the face of new dorm housing options??

HOWEVER, this may not be an option soon because plans are in place to tear down one of the dorm buildings between Vickroy and Mercy for a new dorm. This could increase the stress on campus housing until the new place is ready.

FURTHER, the University has made and is making acquisitions of property along the Fifth/Forbes corridor between the University and the new hockey arena. These plans are also viable options for Greek Housing.

This is why the Greek Alumni Council is the resource you need to use to get information about what's going on in Greek Life at Duquesne. While I have been accused of "drinking the hater-ade," I certainly have more of the information that will help us all make a mutually beneficial decision than the nameless, faceless complainer who accused me of such.

There are representatives from each chapter, both active and inactive, who come to the Greek Alumni Council meetings where this information is discussed. You should find out who your GAC rep is and ask for a recap after our semesterly meetings.

Thank you again for your positive posting.

Craig

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DU Greek

This is why the Greek Alumni Council is the resource you need to use to get information about what's going on in Greek Life at Duquesne. While I have been accused of "drinking the hater-ade," I certainly have more of the information that will help us all make a mutually beneficial decision than the nameless, faceless complainer who accused me of such.

That comment was in response to the rude and offensive things you said regarding local fraternities and sororities. It had NOTHING to do with the housing issue. I would say the same to anyone who dismissed locals across the board in such an uncouth manner.

And when you say things like that, it seriously damages your credibility on other matters. Just consider it a lesson learned.