New Greek System Coming to U. of Arkansas - Fort Smith
http://www.uafortsmith.edu/News/Inde...=&storyid=1568
As the news release (above) says, 2 NIC fraternities and 2 NPC sororities will be colonizing at the U. of Arkansas - Fort Smith in spring 2007:
Delta Gamma and Gamma Phi Beta (NPC)
Kappa Alpha Order and Sigma Nu (NIC)
An informational meeting for interested students and parents is scheduled -- see the link above.
Added - Excerpts from Recruitment Schedule:
Schedule is at:
http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Life/ImportantDates
Go Greek Week: January 22, 2007 through January 26, 2007
Go Greek Week is the kickoff for the first-ever fraternity and sorority recruitment at UA Fort Smith. Be sure to attend the following events:
Monday, January 22, 2007:
Monday Breakfast with the Greeks, 7:45 a.m. - 11 a.m., Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace
Pizza at the Commons, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sebastian Commons Residents welcome your new guests...National Representatives from the fraternities and sororities.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007:
Greek Life Presents: The Spaghetti Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Reynolds Room
This event is open to students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority and all faculty, staff, and alumni. Enjoy a free spaghetti dinner and meet the representatives from Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Nu. . . .
Fraternity Interest Meeting, 7:30 p.m. (after the Spaghetti Dinner), Reynolds Room
Meet with National Representatives and alumni of both Kappa Alpha and Sigma Nu. Find out information about the recruitment timeline, what to expect, and other information.
Thursday, January 25, 2007:
Sorority Orientation, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 129 A & B.
. . . get information about the week's events. If you haven't registered for recruitment by this event, attend to learn more about sorority recruitment and submit your registration form.
Friday, January 26, 2007:
Greek Life Presents: What Not to Wear, Noon, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace.
Women participating in recruitment will get advice on what to wear throughout recruitment week.
Sorority Recruitment Week: January 29, 2007 through February 3, 2007
Women interested in participating in Sorority Recruitment should submit a Recruitment Registration form by Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Women should make every effort to attend each recruitment event. The following are the scheduled events . . . :
Monday, January 29, 2007: Meet the Greeks, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Reynolds Room.
Meet representatives from both Delta Gamma and Gamma Phi Beta. Each sorority will share information with you about their organization. This event is informal and the most relaxed, so have fun!
. . . wear your Go Greek t-shirt and jeans or khakis.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007: One-on-Ones, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 129 A & B.
Meet one-on-one with representatives from each sorority to share information about yourself and ask any questions you may have. Each one-on-one will be 20 minutes. Each Prospective New Member (PNM) will have two one-on-ones, one with Delta Gamma and another with Gamma Phi Beta. Schedule your one-on-one session Monday night at Meet the Greeks. . . .
Approach these one-on-ones as you would an interview. Wear a suit or dress pants and a blouse. A formal dress or jeans would not be appropriate.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007: One-on-Ones, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center 129 A & B.
Meet one-on-one with representatives from each sorority to share information about yourself and ask any questions you may have. Each one-on-one will be 20 minutes. Each Prospective New Member (PNM) will have two one-on-ones, one with Delta Gamma and another with Gamma Phi Beta. Schedule your one-on-one session Monday night at Meet the Greeks. . . .
Wear a suit or dress pants and a blouse. A formal dress or jeans would not be appropriate.
Friday, February 2, 2007: Preference, Invitation Only, Evening Event
Invitations will be available for pick-up from 8:00 a.m. - noon in the Student Activities Office. Women may be invited back for one, both, or neither Preference Ceremonies. This evening is your chance to really get to know the women and decide with which sorority you would be happiest. . . . A dress, dress pants and nice blouse, or a skirt would be appropriate. A formal dress or jeans would not be appropriate.
Saturday, February 3, 2007: Bid Day, Invitation Only, 2:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Today you may receive an invitation (bid) to join your new sorority!
Jeans or khakis and a t-shirt are appropriate . . . for this event.