New colony!

[AGDAlum]

Posted to Facebook earlier today:

Alpha Gamma Delta will be colonizing at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, this fall!

[Benzgirl]

I missed this, and I'm so happy to hear it. This came from the press release:

" Alpha Gamma Delta is pleased to announce we will be colonizing at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee. Colonization activities will begin in fall 2011.
“Alpha Gamma Delta is excited to become a part of the growing and vibrant campus at Austin Peay State University,” said Jackie Brannon Stutts, International President. “We are energized about the opportunity to contribute to a university that values a collaborative and integrated learning community.”
The fastest growing university in Tennessee, Austin Peay State University is comprised of over 10,000 students. Austin Peay is a four-year public, masters level university offering over 56 majors and 63 different concentrations. "

[sororitymom222]

unfortunately, Greek life at APSU is really struggling despite the fact the campus is growing...most students still commute and don't have the finances to get involved in a greek organization

[agzg]

Originally Posted by sororitymom222

unfortunately, Greek life at APSU is really struggling despite the fact the campus is growing...most students still commute and don't have the finances to get involved in a greek organization

What do you mean by "struggling?"

I hardly think a campus would be open for expansion if greek life were struggling.

Could you explain, please?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by sororitymom222

unfortunately, Greek life at APSU is really struggling despite the fact the campus is growing...most students still commute and don't have the finances to get involved in a greek organization

If this was the truth, I doubt that the campus would be expanding, and I doubt that 4 different organizations would have presented there.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by agzg

What do you mean by "struggling?"

My guess is struggling = they don't have mansions and 526598 Lily dresses and 400 people in their chapters.

[agzg]

Oh, right, that.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by 33girl

awesomeness

[AOII Angel]

Last time I checked "most" students at any campus aren't involved in Greek life. There is, however, enough interest in Greek life to warrant a stacked expansion. Not bad if you ask me.

[sororitymom222]

they are losing a frat this semester, lost another last year, one that colonized last year not going to be chartered....economy hurting the recruitment efforts....don't know why the decided to expand at this time

[agzg]

Fraternity =/= sorority. If the sororities are doing well that's all that matters. Particularly if 4 organizations presented.

[Benzgirl]

Debbie Downer needs to be mindful of what is happening at other campuses throughout the country. Sororities are taking record numbers in their pledge classes.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by sororitymom222

they are losing a frat this semester, lost another last year, one that colonized last year not going to be chartered....economy hurting the recruitment efforts....don't know why the decided to expand at this time

Originally Posted by agzg

Fraternity =/= sorority. If the sororities are doing well that's all that matters. Particularly if 4 organizations presented.

What agzg said.

And there are still 16 Greek organizations on campus. I don't really think that Greek Life there is "struggling"... at least not to the extent where I'd feel the need to mention it in a thread where AGDs are expressing their excitement about their newest colony.

[AlwaysSAI]

And, let's get back to celebrating the news of the thread.....

YAY ALPHA GAM!!!!




ps: I know ya'll have missed me.

[Benzgirl]

^^^Yes, where have you been?