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Inter Greek Council

2014-12-14T18:31:52Z

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The Columbia '''Inter-Greek Council''' (IGC) is the [[governing board]] for Columbia [[fraternities and sororities]] that oversees Columbia Greek life’s three councils: the [[Interfraternity Council]], [[Multicultural Greek Council]], and the [[Panhellenic Council]]. The IGC provides guidelines and support to Columbia’s 28 Greek organizations. It also works on initiatives for the greater Columbia community.

The IGC lists upcoming Greek events that are open to all Columbia students in the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/announcements-events/ "Announcements and Events"] section of the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life website]. The section is updated every Friday with Greek life announcements and upcoming events for the week. The IGC encourages all members of the community to participate in Greek events.

The [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life website]also lists information on individual chapter's [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/service-3/ service & philanthropy work], [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/contact/ contact information], [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ recruitment information], and [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/our-chapters/ history & mission].

Since 2012, the [[Inter-Greek Council]] has released annual reports detailing achievements in academics, philanthropy, and charity work.<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos.SP2012.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos%20Spring%202013.pdf</ref>

In response to the spring 2013 [[ZBT hazing scandal]], the IGC issued a directive to groups not to talk with media<ref>http://bwog.com/2013/02/08/igc-lets-play-the-quiet-game/</ref>. At the time of the directive, sent in the form of an unofficial email to chapter presidents, no information was released or definitively known on the topic. This is a standard public relations practice.

==References==
<references/>
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/announcements-events/ Announcements and Events, Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Club administration]]
[[Category:Greek life]]
[[Category:Councils]]

Greek Judicial Board

2014-03-25T15:25:00Z

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The '''Greek Judicial Board''', casually known as the '''J-Board''', is a committee of members of the [[Interfraternity Council]], [[Multicultural Greek Council]], & [[Panhellenic Council]] that reviews rule violations and assigned punishments for them (which is submits to [[Student Affairs]] for approval). It falls under the [[Inter Greek Council]].

The J-board chairman is voted into the position by representatives from every Greek organization at Columbia, and the fellow members of the board go through a selection and training process that is approved by Columbia administrative staff.

According to the [[Student Affairs]] website, the J-Board exemplifies "self-governance"<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority</ref>. This is objectively true, since the board's meetings are closed. And "though a weekly merry-go-round of Greeks judging and being judged by one another might lead the casual observer to suspect corruption, shut up, it's not a big deal—it's 'an important part of our vibrant Greek community'<ref>http://cmssites.theginsystem.com/websites/IFC_CU/?app=content&action=view&id=7</ref>."

==History==

After the [[Brownstone Review Committee]] decided not to award [[AEPi]] a brownstone, J-Board chairman Matthew Renick sent a hot-headed email to, well, everyone involved, announcing his resignation <ref>http://bwog.com/2012/12/03/chairman-of-greek-judicial-board-resigns/</ref>.

When the [[ZBT hazing scandal]] went down, the J-Board recommended that [[ZBT]] lose its charter (and thereby lose Columbia recognition). This recommendation was approved by [[Terry Martinez]] but then reversed by [[Kevin Shollenberger]].

When the [[Pike pledge scavenger hunt]] was leaked to [[Bwog]], the J-Board reviewed the case in a closed meeting, the decision of which was never released.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://cmssites.theginsystem.com/websites/IFC_CU/?app=content&action=view&id=7 The outdated J-Board website from the 2011 IFC website, also outdated]
* [http://www.wikicu.com/File:Greek_JBoard_HANDBOOK.doc The J-Board's outdated 2008 handbook]

==References=
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Kappa Alpha Theta

2014-03-24T23:50:22Z

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Delta Gamma

2014-03-24T23:49:38Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Delta Gamma
|Letters=ΔΓ
|Abbreviation=DG
|Founded=[[1873]] at Lewis School for Girls 
|Chap Type=Zeta Theta
|Chap Founded=[[1989]]
|Motto="Do Good" 
|Symbol=Anchor
|House=552 W 113th
|Gov Board=[[Panhellenic Council|Panhel]]
|Contact=ztpresidentdg@gmail.com}}

'''Delta Gamma''', Zeta Theta chapter, is one of the [[sororities]] recognized by the [[Panhellenic Council]]. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The sorority more commonly goes by its nickname '''DG'''.

In spring 2013 the chapter earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and was awarded the ALPHA Standard’s '''Highest Achievement Award''' from the [[Inter Greek Council]] (along with [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]) for outperforming every Greek organization on the standards, i.e. academics (high average GPA), community service (amount of total hours/ average hours per individual), campus involvement (amount of sisters involved in other campus activities), leadership development (amount of sisters in campus leadership positions), philanthropy (amount donated and scale of events hosted), housing behavior, and alumni information.

The chapter also earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2012, along with achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

DG has consistently been one of the top fundraisers for Relay for Life. The chapter has traditionally partnered with [[Sig Ep]] for the event; in 2012 the team raised $5,421 and in 2013 they raised $6,104.

In fall 2013 DG's annual "Anchor Splash" fundraising event raised $6190.50 for '''Service for Sight.'''

Out of the 147 Delta Gamma chapters nationwide, Columbia’s Zeta Theta chapter was listed as having the fourth highest GPA for fall 2013.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Delta Gamma’s philanthropic work is focused on '''Service for Sight.''' Service for Sight promotes sight preservation and provides aid to those who suffer from visual impairments.

The '''Delta Gamma Foundation''' has given over $3.15 million in Service for Sight grants to organizations and schools that share this mission. DG at Columbia donates funds, glasses, and audio books to programs that offer aid to those who suffer from visual impairments. It also hosts events each semester that raise money and awareness for Service for Sight.

'''Annual DG philanthropy events'''
*In the fall DG hosts '''Anchor Splash'''. Anchor Splash is a night in which teams of Columbia fraternity men perform synchronized swimming routines and compete in relay races. Fall 2013's event raised $6190.50 for Service for Sight.
*In the spring DG holds its annual '''Anchor Bake Sale''', where it sells baked goods around campus. DG also hosts '''Delta Glam,''' which is a fashion show that features members of the Columbia Greek community. All proceeds go to Service for Sight.

In addition to supporting Service for Sight, DG also supports various other philanthropic organizations on campus and makes an effort to “Do Good” every day, as this is the sorority’s motto.

== External Links ==
* [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/deltagamma/Delta_Gamma/Home.html DG chapter website]
* [http://www.deltagamma.org/ DG national website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Sororities]]

Greek Judicial Board

2014-03-24T23:40:57Z

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The '''Greek Judicial Board''', casually known as the '''J-Board''', is a committee of members of the [[Interfraternity Council]], [[Multicultural Greek Council]], & [[Panhellenic Council]] that reviews rule violations and assigned punishments for them (which is submits to [[Student Affairs]] for approval). It falls under the [[Inter Greek Council]].

According to the [[Student Affairs]] website, the J-Board exemplifies "self-governance"<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority</ref>. This is objectively true, since the board's meetings are closed. And though a weekly merry-go-round of Greeks judging and being judged by one another might lead the casual observer to suspect corruption, shut up, it's not a big deal—it's "an important part of our vibrant Greek community"<ref>http://cmssites.theginsystem.com/websites/IFC_CU/?app=content&action=view&id=7</ref>.

The J-board chairman is voted into the position by representatives from every Greek organization at Columbia, and the fellow members of the board go through a selection and training process that is approved by Columbia administrative staff.

==History==

After the [[Brownstone Review Committee]] decided not to award [[AEPi]] a brownstone, J-Board chairman Matthew Renick sent a hot-headed email to, well, everyone involved, announcing his resignation <ref>http://bwog.com/2012/12/03/chairman-of-greek-judicial-board-resigns/</ref>.

When the [[ZBT hazing scandal]] went down, the J-Board recommended that [[ZBT]] lose its charter (and thereby lose Columbia recognition). This recommendation was approved by [[Terry Martinez]] but then reversed by [[Kevin Shollenberger]].

When the [[Pike pledge scavenger hunt]] was leaked to [[Bwog]], the J-Board reviewed the case in a closed meeting, the decision of which was never released.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://cmssites.theginsystem.com/websites/IFC_CU/?app=content&action=view&id=7 The outdated J-Board website from the 2011 IFC website, also outdated]
* [http://www.wikicu.com/File:Greek_JBoard_HANDBOOK.doc The J-Board's outdated 2008 handbook]

==References=
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Kappa Alpha Theta

2014-03-24T23:40:07Z

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Category:Greek scandals

2014-03-24T23:38:48Z

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[[Category:Greek life]]
[[Category:Scandals]]
Despite the fact that Columbia's Greek organizations are, tangibly speaking, some of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money they raise for philanthropy, hours they dedicate to community service, employment help they offer members, and support they provide to fellow campus organizations, "Greek Scandals" nonetheless occur. These scandals are covered by campus media sources and tend to gain large amounts of attention.

Thetagate

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[[File:Thetaone-140x250.jpg|thumb|Thetagate]]

'''Thetagate''' was a spring [[2014]] [[scandals|scandal]].

Theta sisters dressed up as Mexicans (see photo at right) for an Olympics-themed party with [[Sig Ep]] (which avoided the scandal because the brothers requested that they represent only their own nation.) <ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref>

Since the event Columbia's Theta chapter has worked to increase cultural awareness and education among both their chapter and community as a whole. Just one week after the Facebook stalking (and resulting articles) occurred, an event was co-hosted between [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]] and [[Onyx]] Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

==Play-by-play of the Event==

Campus press got its teeth into it, and there was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref>. [[Spec]] wrote about it, including almost no context—only the Mexican-costume photos found while Facebook stalking—before adding more information<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref>.

Statements were released by the [[IGC]] and [[Dean Martinez]] and the [[Chicano Caucus]]<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/statement-from-terry-martinez-on-the-mixer-controversy/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/24/dean-martinez-responds-to-theta/</ref>. A "bias-related response team" consisting of Student Affairs, Multicultural Affairs, and fraternity and sorority life worked to address the incident.

[[Bwog]] then posted photos of Chicano Caucus members dressed as Mexican stereotypes and set it against their own statement about Thetagate<ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/24/chicano-caucus-at-glass-house-rocks/</ref>. Chicano Caucus subsequently released another statement<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/chicano-caucus-releases-statement-on-glass-house-rocks-photos/</ref>.

Katie Baker, CC '15 and Theta president, resigned over the photos<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/theta-organization-website-removes-katie-barclays-name/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/26/theta-president-resigns/</ref>.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek scandals]]

Fraternities and sororities

2014-03-24T20:12:19Z

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[[File:Greek_Life.png|500px|right|Columbia Greek Life]]

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'''Fraternities and sororities''' are fraternal social organizations of college students. Many of these organizations are located in brownstones in and around [[frat row]].

The Columbia University Greek community is comprised of 11 fraternities in the [[Interfraternity Council]] (IFC); six fraternities and six sororities in the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] (MGC); and five sororities in the [[Panhellenic Council]] (NPC).

The [[Inter Greek Council]] (IGC) oversees these 28 fraternities and sororities.

Students interested in joining Greek life can refer to the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ "Go Greek"] section of the [[Inter-Greek Council]]'s website, which lists [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ recruitment information] for all 28 Greek organizations.

Greek organizations regularly hold philanthropy and service events that are open to the Columbia community. The IGC lists upcoming Greek events that are open to all Columbia students in the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/announcements-events/ "Announcements and Events"] section of the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life website]. The section is updated every Friday with Greek life announcements and upcoming events for the week. The IGC encourages all members of the community to participate in these events.

==What Columbia Greeks Do==
*Each chapter holds large-scale philanthropy and service events every semester and requires members to participate in a variety of community service and educational events. The Columbia Greek Life website details information on every chapter's [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/service-3/ service and philanthropy work].

===ALPHA Standards of Excellence===
*All chapters must meet the "[[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]]” each semester. ALPHA Standards are instituted by the university to uphold and promote community standards of philanthropy, service, and fraternal development. The ongoing recognition of Columbia fraternities and sororities depends on their meeting or exceeding the requirements of these standards. Examples of ALPHA Standards include organizing large-scale philanthropy events, holding educational workshops, and organizing leadership development programs.

==Greek Life Facts==
===Academic Performance===
*The average GPA for Greeks is consistently above the average GPA for Columbia students.
*In spring 2013, it was announced that the average Greek GPA for the 2012 calendar year was a 3.32. To add context, the average grade given out in an econ class is a 3.18 and the majority of Greek life members are econ majors.

===Greek Community Philanthropy and Community Service Performance===
*In spring 2012, it was announced that during the 2011 calendar year, Columbia Greek organizations raised a total of $242,400 for philanthropy (average of $251.74 per individual member.)
*Greeks donated a total of 23,996 hours towards community service (average of 24.9 hours per member.)
*In 2013 78% of total [[Relay for Life]] funds raised were raised by Greeks ($56,275.22 out of $72.632.65). In 2012 58% of total funds were raised by Greeks ($37,349 out of $66,459).

==Growth in Greek Life==

[[File:Glpop.jpg|thumb|A chart of Greek life's growth, published in ''[[The Blue and White]]'']]

Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since [[2006]], however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%<ref>https://twitter.com/blueandwhitemag/status/335442466767523840</ref>.

This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "[[War on Fun]]." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in [[Morningside Heights]] and increased [[NYPD]] crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.

Since 2012, the [[Inter-Greek Council]] has released annual reports detailing achievements in academics, philanthropy, and charity work.<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos.SP2012.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos%20Spring%202013.pdf</ref>

[[File:sigchi.jpeg|thumb|Brothers in Sigma Chi. These students have all probably graduated and the setting of this picture is unknown. However, since their behavior makes them look like stereotypical fraternity members it remains on this website.]]

In spring 2012, the following statistics were released on the composition of the Greek community:
*CC: 14.55% (662/4550 Student body)
*GS: 2.51% (38/1515 Student body)
*SEAS: 8.54% (174/2038 Student body)
*Barnard: 14.48% (346/2390 Student body)
*List College: 15.5% (31/200 Student body)

== List of Fraternities and Sororities ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Epsilon Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Beta Theta Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Delta Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Phi Gamma Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Kappa Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Psi Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Alpha Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|New York Mu
|1895
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|None
|Active 1895-1961 Reformed as a colony in 2012
|-
|[[Sigma Chi]]
|Fraternity
|Nu Nu
|1894
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|523 West 113th Street
|Active 1894-1964; 1984-present
|-
|[[Sigma Nu]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Zeta Beta Tau]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|

|-
|[[Phi Iota Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Delta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations/North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Beta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Phi Lambda]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Pi Chi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Iota Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Omega Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Omega]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Omicron Pi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Delta Tau]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Gamma Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|Approved for opening in [[2015]].
|-
|[[Alpha Delta Phi]]
|Co-Ed Society
|N/A
|1836
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|526 West 114th Street
|Active 1836-1840; 1881-present. No longer affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity as of [[1992]]
|}

== List of Inactive and Unrecognized Greek Organizations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Beta Sigma Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Kappa Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Omega Psi Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Tau Epsilon Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Chi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Phi Kappa Psi]]
|Fraternity
|New York Gamma
|1872
|N/A
|N/A
|
|Inactive. Active 1872-1876; 1892-1991
|-
|[[Phi Delta Theta]]
|Fraternity
|N/A
|1884
|N/A
|N/A
|565 West 113th Street<ref>Later occupied by Sigma Chi. The building was eventually knocked down to make way for [[Broadway Residence Hall]], but its facade was preserved. It still has the Sigma Chi greek letters on the outside.</ref>
|Inactive
|-
|[[Theta Nu Xi]]
|Sorority
|Chi
|2004
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Zeta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|Alpha
|1879
|
|
|
|Inactive since 2009
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Psi]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[St. Anthony Hall]]/Delta Psi
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Theta Tau]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive/Unrecognized by the University
|}

==Columbia-Barnard Arrangements==
[[Barnard College|Barnard]] did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the [[SGA]] claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010

Barnard students have historically joined Columbia chapters of sororities. As a result of the boom in Greek life popularity, the [[Intergreek Council]] approached [[SGA]] to seek formal recognition. When SGA demurred, [[CCSC]], [[ESC]], and [[GSSC]] pressured Barnard's SGA to repeal their decision. In the end, a compromise was reached wherein SGA would fund a lump sum to Greek life (roughly $1000, which represents about 10% of the [[IGC]] budget). However, this situation is still considered unsatisfactory by many in CC and SEAS, since a disproportionate amount of their student life fees are going to support Barnard students in sororities.

==External links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/12/09/new-alcohol-policy-pleases-columbia-s-greeks New alcohol policy pleases Columbia’s Greeks], Columbia Spectator, 9 December 2009
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/03/01/greek-life-interest-booms Greek life interest booms], Columbia Spectator, 1 March 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/06/no-new-recognition-greek-life-bc No new recognition for Greek life at BC], Columbia Spectator, 6 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/26/greek-life-considers-bc-participation-cap Greek life considers BC participation cap], Columbia Spectator, 26 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/27/barnard-funding-sororities-not-recognition Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition], Columbia Spectator, 27 April 2010
* [http://bwog.net/2010/06/20/fcu-makes-it-rain F@CU Makes It Rain], Bwog, 20 June 2010 - See especially discussion in comments about the politicking between the Columbia student councils and Barnard SGA over funding and student participation in Greek Life.

== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Fraternities and sororities

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[[File:Greek_Life.png|500px|right|Columbia Greek Life]]

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'''Fraternities and sororities''' are fraternal social organizations of college students. Many of these organizations are located in brownstones in and around [[frat row]].

The Columbia University Greek community is comprised of 11 fraternities in the [[Interfraternity Council]] (IFC); six fraternities and six sororities in the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] (MGC); and five sororities in the [[Panhellenic Council]] (NPC).

The [[Inter Greek Council]] (IGC) oversees these 28 fraternities and sororities.

Students interested in joining Greek life can refer to the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ "Go Greek"] section of the [[Inter-Greek Council]]'s website, which lists [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ recruitment information] for all 28 Greek organizations.

Greek organizations regularly hold philanthropy and service events that are open to the Columbia community. The IGC lists upcoming Greek events that are open to all Columbia students in the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/announcements-events/ "Announcements and Events"] section of the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life website]. The section is updated every Friday with Greek life announcements and upcoming events for the week. The IGC encourages all members of the community to participate in these events.

==What Columbia Greeks Do==
*Each chapter holds large-scale philanthropy and service events every semester and requires members to participate in a variety of community service and educational events. The Columbia Greek Life website details information on every chapter's [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/service-3/ service and philanthropy work].

===ALPHA Standards of Excellence===
*All chapters must meet the "[[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]]” each semester. ALPHA Standards are instituted by the university to uphold and promote community standards of philanthropy, service, and fraternal development. The ongoing recognition of Columbia fraternities and sororities depends on their meeting or exceeding the requirements of these standards. Examples of ALPHA Standards include organizing large-scale philanthropy events, holding educational workshops, and organizing leadership development programs.

==Greek Life Facts==
===Academic Performance===
*The average GPA for Greeks is consistently above the average GPA for Columbia students.
*In spring 2013, it was announced that the average Greek GPA for the 2012 calendar year was a 3.32. To add context, the average grade given out in an econ class is a 3.18 and the majority of Greek life members are econ majors.

===Greek Community Philanthropy and Community Service Performance===
*In spring 2012, it was announced that during the 2011 calendar year, Columbia Greek organizations raised a total of $242,400 for philanthropy (average of $251.74 per individual member.)
*Greeks donated a total of 23,996 hours towards community service (average of 24.9 hours per member.)
*In 2013 78% of total [[Relay for Life]] funds raised were raised by Greeks ($56,275.22 out of $72.632.65). In 2012 58% of total funds were raised by Greeks ($37,349 out of $66,459).

==Growth in Greek Life==

[[File:Glpop.jpg|thumb|A chart of Greek life's growth, published in ''[[The Blue and White]]'']]

Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since [[2006]], however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%<ref>https://twitter.com/blueandwhitemag/status/335442466767523840</ref>.

This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "[[War on Fun]]." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in [[Morningside Heights]] and increased [[NYPD]] crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.

Since 2012, the [[Inter-Greek Council]] has released annual reports detailing achievements in academics, philanthropy, and charity work.<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos.SP2012.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos%20Spring%202013.pdf</ref>

[[File:sigchi.jpeg|thumb|The brothers of Sigma Chi. These students have all probably graduated. However, since their behavior in this photograph makes them look like stereotypical fraternity members it remains on this website. For reference, fellow Greeks are unable to recognize where, when and why this picture was taken because the behavior is literally never seen by Greeks at Columbia. This fact, however, does not stop certain campus reporters from wanting this image to be the face of Greek life.]]

In spring 2012, the following statistics were released on the composition of the Greek community:
*CC: 14.55% (662/4550 Student body)
*GS: 2.51% (38/1515 Student body)
*SEAS: 8.54% (174/2038 Student body)
*Barnard: 14.48% (346/2390 Student body)
*List College: 15.5% (31/200 Student body)

== List of Fraternities and Sororities ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Epsilon Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Beta Theta Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Delta Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Phi Gamma Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Kappa Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Psi Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Alpha Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|New York Mu
|1895
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|None
|Active 1895-1961 Reformed as a colony in 2012
|-
|[[Sigma Chi]]
|Fraternity
|Nu Nu
|1894
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|523 West 113th Street
|Active 1894-1964; 1984-present
|-
|[[Sigma Nu]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Zeta Beta Tau]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|

|-
|[[Phi Iota Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Delta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations/North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Beta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Phi Lambda]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Pi Chi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Iota Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Omega Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Omega]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Omicron Pi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Delta Tau]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Gamma Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|Approved for opening in [[2015]].
|-
|[[Alpha Delta Phi]]
|Co-Ed Society
|N/A
|1836
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|526 West 114th Street
|Active 1836-1840; 1881-present. No longer affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity as of [[1992]]
|}

== List of Inactive and Unrecognized Greek Organizations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Beta Sigma Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Kappa Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Omega Psi Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Tau Epsilon Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Chi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Phi Kappa Psi]]
|Fraternity
|New York Gamma
|1872
|N/A
|N/A
|
|Inactive. Active 1872-1876; 1892-1991
|-
|[[Phi Delta Theta]]
|Fraternity
|N/A
|1884
|N/A
|N/A
|565 West 113th Street<ref>Later occupied by Sigma Chi. The building was eventually knocked down to make way for [[Broadway Residence Hall]], but its facade was preserved. It still has the Sigma Chi greek letters on the outside.</ref>
|Inactive
|-
|[[Theta Nu Xi]]
|Sorority
|Chi
|2004
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Zeta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|Alpha
|1879
|
|
|
|Inactive since 2009
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Psi]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[St. Anthony Hall]]/Delta Psi
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Theta Tau]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive/Unrecognized by the University
|}

==Columbia-Barnard Arrangements==
[[Barnard College|Barnard]] did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the [[SGA]] claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010

Barnard students have historically joined Columbia chapters of sororities. As a result of the boom in Greek life popularity, the [[Intergreek Council]] approached [[SGA]] to seek formal recognition. When SGA demurred, [[CCSC]], [[ESC]], and [[GSSC]] pressured Barnard's SGA to repeal their decision. In the end, a compromise was reached wherein SGA would fund a lump sum to Greek life (roughly $1000, which represents about 10% of the [[IGC]] budget). However, this situation is still considered unsatisfactory by many in CC and SEAS, since a disproportionate amount of their student life fees are going to support Barnard students in sororities.

==External links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/12/09/new-alcohol-policy-pleases-columbia-s-greeks New alcohol policy pleases Columbia’s Greeks], Columbia Spectator, 9 December 2009
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/03/01/greek-life-interest-booms Greek life interest booms], Columbia Spectator, 1 March 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/06/no-new-recognition-greek-life-bc No new recognition for Greek life at BC], Columbia Spectator, 6 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/26/greek-life-considers-bc-participation-cap Greek life considers BC participation cap], Columbia Spectator, 26 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/27/barnard-funding-sororities-not-recognition Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition], Columbia Spectator, 27 April 2010
* [http://bwog.net/2010/06/20/fcu-makes-it-rain F@CU Makes It Rain], Bwog, 20 June 2010 - See especially discussion in comments about the politicking between the Columbia student councils and Barnard SGA over funding and student participation in Greek Life.

== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Kappa Alpha Theta

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Alpha Theta
|Letters=ΚΑΘ
|Abbreviation=Theta
|Founded=[[1879]] at DePauw 
|Chap Type=Epsilon Upsilon
|Chap Founded=[[1986]]
|Motto= 
|Symbol=Kite and Twin Stars
|House=534 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Panhellenic Council|Panhel]]
|Contact=rof2103@columbia.edu}}

'''Kappa Alpha Theta''', Epsilon Upsilon chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Sororities|sororities]] recognized by the [[Panhellenic Council]]. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 534 W. 114th St.

The chapter earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2013 and received a Special Achievement in Community Service award for their community service actions taking place that year, which exceeded that of every other chapter in amount of funds raised and hours dedicated.

The chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2012 and was awarded Outstanding Panhellenic Chapter by the [[Inter Greek Council]]. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

The chapter also earned the Chapter of the Year award in 2010.

Theta has consistently been one of the top fundraisers for Relay for Life. The Columbia chapter raised $11,898 in 2012 and $15,218 in spring 2013.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Theta’s national philanthropy, '''Court Appointed Special Advocates (or C.A.S.A.)''' is supported by every Theta chapter world-wide. C.A.S.A. is a unique organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in court proceedings. They provide valuable advisory information to judges and juries and very often also become trusted friends, mentors, and advisors, lending children the support they need during what can be a process filled with stress and uncertainty.

In addition to C.A.S.A., Kappa Alpha Theta chapters support '''the Theta Foundation.''' The mission of the Theta Foundation is to secure and manage resources for the education, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. In short, it is an organization by Thetas for Thetas.

Theta’s philanthropy events, each held once per academic year, are open to the entire campus and have raised thousands of dollars for their philanthropies to date. The events are meant to foster a sense of both Greek and campus-wide community while promoting the cause of and raising money for Theta’s national philanthropy.

==Biased News Coverage==
Despite the fact that Columbia's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is, tangibly speaking, one of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money it raises for philanthropy, hours it dedicates to community service, employment help it offers members, and support it provides to fellow campus organizations, no campus news source has ever published an article detailing the positive ways in which Theta contributes to society.

Campus news sources have never released a story about the fact that Theta contributes more in terms of collective philanthropy donations and community service hours than any other Greek organization and nearly every other campus organization. (Ex: The chapter raised $15,218 for Relay for Life in 2013, more than any Columbia organization in university history.)

===Thetagate===
Since many of the girls in Theta are, stereotypically speaking, attractive white girls and therefore fun to Facebook stalk by those less content with their lives and physical appearances, [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] were very excited in [[2014]] when their Facebook stalking resulted in finding pictures of Theta girls dressed up as Mexicans (i.e. wearing sombrero hats and fake mustaches.) The girls' costumes were similar to what Chicano Caucas, A.K.A. the group claiming to be offended by the photographs, wears and promotes at their events. There was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref> that resulted.

Since the event Columbia's Theta chapter has worked to increase cultural awareness and education among both their chapter and community as a whole. Just one week after the Facebook stalking (and resulting articles) occurred, an event was co-hosted between [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]] and [[Onyx]] Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

Campus news sources did not publicize this event.

== External links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiatheta.com/Kappa_Alpha_Theta_-_Epsilon_Upsilon_chapter_-_Columbia_University/home.html Kappa Alpha Theta CU chapter website]
* [http://www.kappaalphatheta.org/ Theta national website]

==References==
<references/>

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Sororities]]

Thetagate

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[[File:Thetaone-140x250.jpg|thumb|Thetagate]]

'''Thetagate''' was a spring [[2014]] [[scandals|scandal]].

Since many of the girls in [[Kappa Alpha Theta]] are, stereotypically speaking, attractive white girls and therefore fun to Facebook stalk by those less content with their lives and physical appearances, [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] were very excited in [[2014]] when their Facebook stalking resulted in finding pictures of Theta girls dressed up as Mexicans (i.e. wearing sombrero hats and fake mustaches. See photo at right). The girls' costumes were similar to what Chicano Caucas, A.K.A. the group claiming to be offended by the photographs, wears and promotes at their events.

Since the event Columbia's Theta chapter has worked to increase cultural awareness and education among both their chapter and community as a whole. Just one week after the Facebook stalking (and resulting articles) occurred, an event was co-hosted between [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]] and [[Onyx]] Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

Campus news sources did not publicize this event.

==Play-by-play of the Event==

Theta sisters dressed up as Mexicans (see photo at right) for an Olympics-themed party with [[Sig Ep]] (which avoided the scandal because the brothers requested that they represent only their own nation.) <ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref>

Campus press got its teeth into it, and there was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref>. [[Spec]] wrote about it, including almost no context—only the Mexican-costume photos found while Facebook stalking—before adding more information<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref>.

Statements were released by the [[IGC]] and [[Dean Martinez]] and the [[Chicano Caucus]]<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/statement-from-terry-martinez-on-the-mixer-controversy/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/24/dean-martinez-responds-to-theta/</ref>. A "bias-related response team" consisting of Student Affairs, Multicultural Affairs, and fraternity and sorority life worked to address the incident.

[[Bwog]] then posted photos of Chicano Caucus members dressed as Mexican stereotypes and set it against their own statement about Thetagate<ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/24/chicano-caucus-at-glass-house-rocks/</ref>. Chicano Caucus subsequently released another statement<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/chicano-caucus-releases-statement-on-glass-house-rocks-photos/</ref>.

Katie Baker, CC '15 and Theta president, resigned over the photos<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/theta-organization-website-removes-katie-barclays-name/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/26/theta-president-resigns/</ref>.

==Biased News Coverage==
Despite the fact that Columbia's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is, tangibly speaking, one of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money it raises for philanthropy, hours it dedicates to community service, employment help it offers members, and support it provides to fellow campus organizations, no campus news source has ever published an article detailing the positive ways in which Theta contributes to society.

Campus news sources have never released a story about the fact that Theta contributes more in terms of collective philanthropy donations and community service hours than any other Greek organization and nearly every other campus organization. (Ex: The chapter raised $15,218 for Relay for Life in 2013, more than any other individual campus organization in Columbia history.)

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek scandals]]

Fraternities and sororities

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[[File:Greek_Life.png|500px|right|Columbia Greek Life]]

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'''Fraternities and sororities''' are fraternal social organizations of college students. Many of these organizations are located in brownstones in and around [[frat row]].

The Columbia University Greek community is comprised of 11 fraternities in the [[Interfraternity Council]] (IFC); six fraternities and six sororities in the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] (MGC); and five sororities in the [[Panhellenic Council]] (NPC).

The [[Inter Greek Council]] (IGC) oversees these 28 fraternities and sororities.

Students interested in joining Greek life can refer to the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ "Go Greek"] section of the [[Inter-Greek Council]]'s website, which lists [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ recruitment information] for all 28 Greek organizations.

Greek organizations regularly hold philanthropy and service events that are open to the Columbia community. The IGC lists upcoming Greek events that are open to all Columbia students in the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/announcements-events/ "Announcements and Events"] section of the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life website]. The section is updated every Friday with Greek life announcements and upcoming events for the week. The IGC encourages all members of the community to participate in these events.

==What Columbia Greeks Do==
*Each chapter holds large-scale philanthropy and service events every semester and requires members to participate in a variety of community service and educational events. The Columbia Greek Life website details information on every chapter's [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/service-3/ service and philanthropy work].

===ALPHA Standards of Excellence===
*All chapters must meet the "[[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]]” each semester. ALPHA Standards are instituted by the university to uphold and promote community standards of philanthropy, service, and fraternal development. The ongoing recognition of Columbia fraternities and sororities depends on their meeting or exceeding the requirements of these standards. Examples of ALPHA Standards include organizing large-scale philanthropy events, holding educational workshops, and organizing leadership development programs.

==Greek Life Facts==
===Academic Performance===
*The average GPA for Greeks is consistently above the average GPA for Columbia students.
*In spring 2013, it was announced that the average Greek GPA for the 2012 calendar year was a 3.32. To add context, the average grade given out in an econ class is a 3.18 and the majority of Greek life members are econ majors.
*Many of the Greek organizations at Columbia are leading in terms of academic, philanthropy, and community service performance in respect to their national organizations. [[Delta Gamma]], for example, was listed as having the fourth highest fall 2013 GPA out of all 147 DG chapters nationwide.

===Greek Community Philanthropy and Community Service Performance===
*In spring 2012, it was announced that during the 2011 calendar year, Columbia Greek organizations raised a total of $242,400 for philanthropy (average of $251.74 per individual member.)
*Greeks donated a total of 23,996 hours towards community service (average of 24.9 hours per member.)
*In 2013 78% of total [[Relay for Life]] funds raised were raised by Greeks ($56,275.22 out of $72.632.65). In 2012 58% of total funds were raised by Greeks ($37,349 out of $66,459).

==Growth in Greek Life==

[[File:Glpop.jpg|thumb|A chart of Greek life's growth, published in ''[[The Blue and White]]'']]

Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since [[2006]], however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%<ref>https://twitter.com/blueandwhitemag/status/335442466767523840</ref>.

This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "[[War on Fun]]." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in [[Morningside Heights]] and increased [[NYPD]] crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.

Since 2012, the [[Inter-Greek Council]] has released annual reports detailing achievements in academics, philanthropy, and charity work.<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos.SP2012.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos%20Spring%202013.pdf</ref>

[[File:sigchi.jpeg|thumb|The brothers of Sigma Chi. These students have all probably graduated. However, since their behavior in this photograph makes them look like stereotypical fraternity members it remains on this website. For reference, fellow Greeks are unable to recognize where, when and why this picture was taken because the behavior is literally never seen by Greeks at Columbia. This fact, however, does not stop certain campus reporters from wanting this image to be the face of Greek life.]]

In spring 2012, the following statistics were released on the composition of the Greek community:
*CC: 14.55% (662/4550 Student body)
*GS: 2.51% (38/1515 Student body)
*SEAS: 8.54% (174/2038 Student body)
*Barnard: 14.48% (346/2390 Student body)
*List College: 15.5% (31/200 Student body)

== List of Fraternities and Sororities ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Epsilon Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Beta Theta Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Delta Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Phi Gamma Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Kappa Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Psi Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Alpha Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|New York Mu
|1895
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|None
|Active 1895-1961 Reformed as a colony in 2012
|-
|[[Sigma Chi]]
|Fraternity
|Nu Nu
|1894
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|523 West 113th Street
|Active 1894-1964; 1984-present
|-
|[[Sigma Nu]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Zeta Beta Tau]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|

|-
|[[Phi Iota Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Delta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations/North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Beta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Phi Lambda]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Pi Chi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Iota Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Omega Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Omega]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Omicron Pi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Delta Tau]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Gamma Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|Approved for opening in [[2015]].
|-
|[[Alpha Delta Phi]]
|Co-Ed Society
|N/A
|1836
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|526 West 114th Street
|Active 1836-1840; 1881-present. No longer affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity as of [[1992]]
|}

== List of Inactive and Unrecognized Greek Organizations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Beta Sigma Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Kappa Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Omega Psi Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Tau Epsilon Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Chi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Phi Kappa Psi]]
|Fraternity
|New York Gamma
|1872
|N/A
|N/A
|
|Inactive. Active 1872-1876; 1892-1991
|-
|[[Phi Delta Theta]]
|Fraternity
|N/A
|1884
|N/A
|N/A
|565 West 113th Street<ref>Later occupied by Sigma Chi. The building was eventually knocked down to make way for [[Broadway Residence Hall]], but its facade was preserved. It still has the Sigma Chi greek letters on the outside.</ref>
|Inactive
|-
|[[Theta Nu Xi]]
|Sorority
|Chi
|2004
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Zeta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|Alpha
|1879
|
|
|
|Inactive since 2009
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Psi]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[St. Anthony Hall]]/Delta Psi
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Theta Tau]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive/Unrecognized by the University
|}

==Columbia-Barnard Arrangements==
[[Barnard College|Barnard]] did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the [[SGA]] claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010

Barnard students have historically joined Columbia chapters of sororities. As a result of the boom in Greek life popularity, the [[Intergreek Council]] approached [[SGA]] to seek formal recognition. When SGA demurred, [[CCSC]], [[ESC]], and [[GSSC]] pressured Barnard's SGA to repeal their decision. In the end, a compromise was reached wherein SGA would fund a lump sum to Greek life (roughly $1000, which represents about 10% of the [[IGC]] budget). However, this situation is still considered unsatisfactory by many in CC and SEAS, since a disproportionate amount of their student life fees are going to support Barnard students in sororities.

==External links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/12/09/new-alcohol-policy-pleases-columbia-s-greeks New alcohol policy pleases Columbia’s Greeks], Columbia Spectator, 9 December 2009
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/03/01/greek-life-interest-booms Greek life interest booms], Columbia Spectator, 1 March 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/06/no-new-recognition-greek-life-bc No new recognition for Greek life at BC], Columbia Spectator, 6 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/26/greek-life-considers-bc-participation-cap Greek life considers BC participation cap], Columbia Spectator, 26 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/27/barnard-funding-sororities-not-recognition Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition], Columbia Spectator, 27 April 2010
* [http://bwog.net/2010/06/20/fcu-makes-it-rain F@CU Makes It Rain], Bwog, 20 June 2010 - See especially discussion in comments about the politicking between the Columbia student councils and Barnard SGA over funding and student participation in Greek Life.

== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Kappa Alpha Theta

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Alpha Theta
|Letters=ΚΑΘ
|Abbreviation=Theta
|Founded=[[1879]] at DePauw 
|Chap Type=Epsilon Upsilon
|Chap Founded=[[1986]]
|Motto= 
|Symbol=Kite and Twin Stars
|House=534 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Panhellenic Council|Panhel]]
|Contact=rof2103@columbia.edu}}

'''Kappa Alpha Theta''', Epsilon Upsilon chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Sororities|sororities]] recognized by the [[Panhellenic Council]]. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 534 W. 114th St.

The chapter earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2013 and received a Special Achievement in Community Service award for their community service actions taking place that year, which exceeded that of every other chapter in amount of funds raised and hours dedicated.

The chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2012 and was awarded Outstanding Panhellenic Chapter by the [[Inter Greek Council]]. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

The chapter also earned the Chapter of the Year award in 2010.

Theta has consistently been one of the top fundraisers for Relay for Life. The Columbia chapter raised $11,898 in 2012 and $15,218 in spring 2013.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Theta’s national philanthropy, '''Court Appointed Special Advocates (or C.A.S.A.)''' is supported by every Theta chapter world-wide. C.A.S.A. is a unique organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in court proceedings. They provide valuable advisory information to judges and juries and very often also become trusted friends, mentors, and advisors, lending children the support they need during what can be a process filled with stress and uncertainty.

In addition to C.A.S.A., Kappa Alpha Theta chapters support '''the Theta Foundation.''' The mission of the Theta Foundation is to secure and manage resources for the education, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. In short, it is an organization by Thetas for Thetas.

Theta’s philanthropy events, each held once per academic year, are open to the entire campus and have raised thousands of dollars for their philanthropies to date. The events are meant to foster a sense of both Greek and campus-wide community while promoting the cause of and raising money for Theta’s national philanthropy.

==Biased News Coverage==
Despite the fact that Columbia's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is, tangibly speaking, one of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money it raises for philanthropy, hours it dedicates to community service, employment help it offers members, and support it provides to fellow campus organizations, no campus news source has ever published an article detailing the positive ways in which Theta contributes to society.

Campus news sources have never released a story about the fact that Theta contributes more in terms of collective philanthropy donations and community service hours than any other Greek organization and nearly every other campus organization. (Ex: The chapter raised $15,218 for Relay for Life in 2013, more than any Columbia organization in university history.)

===Thetagate===
Since many of the girls in Theta are, stereotypically speaking, attractive white girls and therefore fun to Facebook stalk by those less content with their lives and physical appearances, [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] were very excited in [[2014]] when their Facebook stalking resulted in finding pictures of Theta girls dressed up as Mexicans (i.e. wearing sombrero hats and fake mustaches.) The girls' costumes were similar to what Chicano Caucas, A.K.A. the group claiming to be offended by the photographs, wears and promotes at their events. There was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref> that resulted.

[[Thetagate]] was an incredible opportunity for both [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] since people less content with their physical appearances and life situations are highly attracted to stories like these. The story attracted a tremendous amount of media attention towards the publications and individual journalists involved.

Since the event Columbia's Theta chapter has worked to increase cultural awareness and education among both their chapter and community as a whole. Just one week after the Facebook stalking (and resulting articles) occurred, an event was co-hosted between [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]] and [[Onyx]] Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

Campus news sources did not publicize this event.

== External links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiatheta.com/Kappa_Alpha_Theta_-_Epsilon_Upsilon_chapter_-_Columbia_University/home.html Kappa Alpha Theta CU chapter website]
* [http://www.kappaalphatheta.org/ Theta national website]

==References==
<references/>

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Sororities]]

Fraternities and sororities

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[[File:Greek_Life.png|500px|right|Columbia Greek Life]]

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'''Fraternities and sororities''' are fraternal social organizations of college students. Many of these organizations are located in brownstones in and around [[frat row]].

The Columbia University Greek community is comprised of 11 fraternities in the [[Interfraternity Council]] (IFC); six fraternities and six sororities in the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] (MGC); and five sororities in the [[Panhellenic Council]] (NPC).

The [[Inter Greek Council]] (IGC) oversees these 28 fraternities and sororities.

Students interested in joining Greek life can refer to the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ "Go Greek"] section of the [[Inter-Greek Council]]'s website, which lists [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/join-the-community/ recruitment information] for all 28 Greek organizations.

Greek organizations regularly hold philanthropy and service events that are open to the Columbia community. The IGC lists upcoming Greek events that are open to all Columbia students in the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/announcements-events/ "Announcements and Events"] section of the [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life website]. The section is updated every Friday with Greek life announcements and upcoming events for the week. The IGC encourages all members of the community to participate in these events.

==What Columbia Greeks Do==
*Each chapter holds large-scale philanthropy and service events every semester and requires members to participate in a variety of community service and educational events. The Columbia Greek Life website details information on every chapter's [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/service-3/ service and philanthropy work].

===ALPHA Standards of Excellence===
*All chapters must meet the "[[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]]” each semester. ALPHA Standards are instituted by the university to uphold and promote community standards of philanthropy, service, and fraternal development. The ongoing recognition of Columbia fraternities and sororities depends on their meeting or exceeding the requirements of these standards. Examples of ALPHA Standards include organizing large-scale philanthropy events, holding educational workshops, and organizing leadership development programs.

==Greek Life Facts==
===Academic Performance===
*The average GPA for Greeks is consistently above the average GPA for Columbia students.
*In spring 2013, it was announced that the average Greek GPA for the 2012 calendar year was a 3.32. To add context, the average grade given out in an econ class is a 3.18 and the majority of Greek life members are econ majors.
*Many of the Greek organizations at Columbia are leading in terms of academic, philanthropy, and community service performance in respect to their national organizations. [[Delta Gamma]], for example, was listed as having the fourth highest fall 2013 GPA out of all 147 DG chapters nationwide.

===Greek Community Philanthropy and Community Service Performance===
*In spring 2012, it was announced that during the 2011 calendar year, Columbia Greek organizations raised a total of $242,400 for philanthropy (average of $251.74 per individual member.)
*Greeks donated a total of 23,996 hours towards community service (average of 24.9 hours per member.)
*In 2013 78% of total [[Relay for Life]] funds raised were raised by Greeks ($56,275.22 out of $72.632.65). In 2012 58% of total funds were raised by Greeks ($37,349 out of $66,459).

==Growth in Greek Life==

[[File:Glpop.jpg|thumb|A chart of Greek life's growth, published in ''[[The Blue and White]]'']]

Columbia traditionally had a very low-profile frat scene, with Greek life playing relatively little role in student life, with participation hovering around 10%. Since [[2006]], however, participation has exploded and nearly doubled to closer to 20%<ref>https://twitter.com/blueandwhitemag/status/335442466767523840</ref>.

This has perhaps been the outcome of Columbia's alleged "[[War on Fun]]." There is of course a delicious irony here, in that Columbia has consciously killed off its dorm social scene in favor of a fraternity social scene. The increasingly expensive/lame bar scene in [[Morningside Heights]] and increased [[NYPD]] crackdowns on underage drinking, once rare, might also have something to do with the trend.

Since 2012, the [[Inter-Greek Council]] has released annual reports detailing achievements in academics, philanthropy, and charity work.<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos.SP2012.pdf</ref><ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/Archigos%20Spring%202013.pdf</ref>

[[File:sigchi.jpeg|thumb|The brothers of Sigma Chi. These students have all probably graduated but since their behavior in this picture makes them look like stereotypical fraternity members it remains on this website. For reference, fellow Greeks are unable to recognize where, when and why this picture was taken because the behavior is literally never seen by Greeks at Columbia. This fact, however, does not stop certain campus reporters from wanting this image to be the face of Greek life.]]

In spring 2012, the following statistics were released on the composition of the Greek community:
*CC: 14.55% (662/4550 Student body)
*GS: 2.51% (38/1515 Student body)
*SEAS: 8.54% (174/2038 Student body)
*Barnard: 14.48% (346/2390 Student body)
*List College: 15.5% (31/200 Student body)

== List of Fraternities and Sororities ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Epsilon Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Beta Theta Pi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Delta Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Phi Gamma Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Kappa Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Psi Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Alpha Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|New York Mu
|1895
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|None
|Active 1895-1961 Reformed as a colony in 2012
|-
|[[Sigma Chi]]
|Fraternity
|Nu Nu
|1894
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|523 West 113th Street
|Active 1894-1964; 1984-present
|-
|[[Sigma Nu]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Zeta Beta Tau]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|

|-
|[[Phi Iota Alpha]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Pi Delta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations/North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Beta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Sigma Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Phi Lambda]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Lambda Pi Chi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Iota Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Lambda Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Omega Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Multicultural Greek Council]]
|National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Omega]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Alpha Omicron Pi]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Delta Gamma]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Theta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Sigma Delta Tau]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|
|-
|[[Gamma Phi Beta]]
|Sorority
|
|
|[[Panhellenic Council]]
|Panhellenic Conference
|
|Approved for opening in [[2015]].
|-
|[[Alpha Delta Phi]]
|Co-Ed Society
|N/A
|1836
|[[Interfraternity Council]]
|North-American Interfraternity Conference
|526 West 114th Street
|Active 1836-1840; 1881-present. No longer affiliated with Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity as of [[1992]]
|}

== List of Inactive and Unrecognized Greek Organizations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Organization
!Type
!Chapter Designation
!Year Founded
!Governing Board
!National Association
!Location
!Notes
|-
|[[Alpha Chi Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Beta Sigma Rho]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Kappa Epsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Kappa Alpha Psi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Omega Psi Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Tau Epsilon Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Phi Delta]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Alpha Sigma Phi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Upsilon]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Delta Chi]]
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Phi Kappa Psi]]
|Fraternity
|New York Gamma
|1872
|N/A
|N/A
|
|Inactive. Active 1872-1876; 1892-1991
|-
|[[Phi Delta Theta]]
|Fraternity
|N/A
|1884
|N/A
|N/A
|565 West 113th Street<ref>Later occupied by Sigma Chi. The building was eventually knocked down to make way for [[Broadway Residence Hall]], but its facade was preserved. It still has the Sigma Chi greek letters on the outside.</ref>
|Inactive
|-
|[[Theta Nu Xi]]
|Sorority
|Chi
|2004
|
|
|
|Inactive
|-
|[[Zeta Psi]]
|Fraternity
|Alpha
|1879
|
|
|
|Inactive since 2009
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Psi]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[St. Anthony Hall]]/Delta Psi
|Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Theta Tau]]
|Co-Ed Professional Fraternity
|
|
|
|
|
|Unrecognized by the University
|-
|[[Alpha Kappa Alpha]]
|Sorority
|
|
|
|National Pan-Hellenic Council Organizations
|
|Inactive/Unrecognized by the University
|}

==Columbia-Barnard Arrangements==
[[Barnard College|Barnard]] did not formally recognize any Greek organizations, with the [[SGA]] claiming that the "discriminatory" admissions policies and membership dues requirements place Greek organizations at odd with Barnard's student government charter, until 2010

Barnard students have historically joined Columbia chapters of sororities. As a result of the boom in Greek life popularity, the [[Intergreek Council]] approached [[SGA]] to seek formal recognition. When SGA demurred, [[CCSC]], [[ESC]], and [[GSSC]] pressured Barnard's SGA to repeal their decision. In the end, a compromise was reached wherein SGA would fund a lump sum to Greek life (roughly $1000, which represents about 10% of the [[IGC]] budget). However, this situation is still considered unsatisfactory by many in CC and SEAS, since a disproportionate amount of their student life fees are going to support Barnard students in sororities.

==External links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2009/12/09/new-alcohol-policy-pleases-columbia-s-greeks New alcohol policy pleases Columbia’s Greeks], Columbia Spectator, 9 December 2009
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/03/01/greek-life-interest-booms Greek life interest booms], Columbia Spectator, 1 March 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/06/no-new-recognition-greek-life-bc No new recognition for Greek life at BC], Columbia Spectator, 6 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/26/greek-life-considers-bc-participation-cap Greek life considers BC participation cap], Columbia Spectator, 26 April 2010
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2010/04/27/barnard-funding-sororities-not-recognition Barnard funding for sororities, but not recognition], Columbia Spectator, 27 April 2010
* [http://bwog.net/2010/06/20/fcu-makes-it-rain F@CU Makes It Rain], Bwog, 20 June 2010 - See especially discussion in comments about the politicking between the Columbia student councils and Barnard SGA over funding and student participation in Greek Life.

== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Sigma Lambda Gamma

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Lambda Gamma
|Letters=ΣΛΓ
|Abbreviation=Gamma
|Founded=[[1990]] at University of Iowa
|Chap Type=
|Chap Founded=
|Motto=''Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito'' 
"Culture is Pride, Pride is Success"
|Symbol=Purple Panther
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=}}

'''Sigma Lambda Gamma''' is a Hispanic-interest sorority recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. The campus chapter is a colony of the national organization and was founded in Fall [[2008]]. They are known on campus as "Gammas".

==Service & Philanthropy==

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. supports a variety of charitable organizations as a part of its community service commitment. Columbia’s Theta Delta Chapter has dedicated its philanthropic efforts to Breast Cancer Awareness and the TRIO programs.

The Chapter is committed to raising funds and putting on extraordinary programming events that are designed to bring about public awareness and education on these topics. Furthermore, members participate in many other service-oriented and philanthropic endeavors outside of their national philanthropies. The chapter also aims to collaborate with many campus organizations and philanthropic groups.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/sigma-lambda-gamma/ Sigma Lambda Gamma page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://columbiagammas.webs.com/| Columbia Colony website]
*[http://www.sigmalambdagamma.com/| National website]

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Sororities]]

Kappa Phi Lambda

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Phi Lambda
|Letters=ΚΦΛ
|Abbreviation=KPL
|Founded=[[1995]] at SUNY Binghamton
|Chap Type=Tau
|Chap Founded=[[2003]]
|Motto="Sisterhood, Service & Cultural Diversity"
|Symbol=Phoenix
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=kpl-eboard@columbia.edu}}

'''Kappa Phi Lambda''' (KPL) is an Asian-interest multicultural sorority founded at SUNY Binghamton in 1995 and established at Columbia University on December 6th, 2003. The only Asian-interest sorority currently on Columbia's campus, Kappa Phi Lambda is recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]], and its sisters are referred to as "Kappas".

The sisters of the Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., strive to strengthen sisterhood amongst women by providing service and promoting cultural diversity to its members and its community, thus securing the bond of kinship for posterity. Kappa Phi Lambda exists to further educate individuals about Pan-Asian culture, while keeping its own identity. They aim for academic excellence, keeping in mind the importance of education and learning as the key to strength, awareness, and fulfillment.

A sisterhood comprised of unique and dedicated women, Kappa Phi Lambda continues to display a strong presence on campus, with representation in many Columbia organizations such as [[Chinese Students Club]], [[Taiwanese American Students Association]], [[Asian American Alliance]], [[Liga Filipina]], [[Columbia Daily Spectator]], [[The Julliard School]], and more.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Kappa Phi Lambda has two main pillars: Service & Philanthropy, and Cultural Diversity:

*Service and Philanthropy:
Kappa Phi Lambda’s national philanthropic cause is the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), the only multi-issue APA women’s organization in the country with the mission to build a movement to advance social justice and human rights for APA women and girls. The sorority also focuses on contributing to domestic violence organizations, all the while maintaining its sense of diversity by fundraising for other types of causes of concern.

*Cultural Diversity:
Kappa Phi Lambda chapters and colonies organize programming that enriches cultural awareness. Events include speaker series, workshops, film screenings, and collaborations with other cultural groups. The sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda strongly believe in the importance of cultural diversity—not only amongst its members but also within the greater context of its general community. Although it is an Asian American interest sorority, the organization stresses multicultural awareness through a variety of Pan-Asian cultural events.

==Executive Board==
===Spring '14===
*President: Eileen Li
*Vice President: Lisa Li
*Secretary: Corinna Lin
*Treasurer: Katy Tong
*Warden: Amy Gong
*Liaison: Melissa Cheung

===2013-14===
*President: Amy Gong
*Vice President: Lisa Li
*Secretary: Melissa Cheung
*Treasurer: Katy Tong
*Warden: Eileen Li
*Liaison: Jennifer Ngo

===2010-11===
*President: Michelle Yip
*Vice President: Ginny Bao
*Secretary: Nina Baculinao
*Treasurer: Judith Chow
*Warden: Jenieve Guevarra
*Liaison: Cindy Nguyen

====

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/kappa-phi-lambda/ Kappa Phi Lambda page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiakpl.com/ Columbia Kappa Phi Lambda Website]

* [http://www.kappaphilambda.org/ National Kappa Phi Lambda Website]

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Sororities]]

Delta Sigma Theta

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Delta Sigma Theta
|Letters=ΔΣΘ
|Abbreviation=DST
|Founded=[[1913]] at Howard
|Chap Type=Rho
|Chap Founded= December 7, 1923
|Motto="Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
|Symbol=African Violet
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=}}

'''Delta Sigma Theta''' is an African-American-interest multicultural sorority recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) is a not-for profit Greek-lettered sorority of college-educated women who perform public service and place emphasis on the African American community. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930. Today, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is the largest African-American Greek-lettered sorority in the world. Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is open to any woman who meets the membership requirements, regardless of religion, race, or nationality. Women may join through undergraduate chapters at a college or university, or after acquiring a college degree through an alumnae chapter.

The campus chapter is the Rho chapter. The Rho chapter was charted on December 7, 1923.

==Service & Philanthropy==

ince its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta has been at the forefront of creating programming to improve political, education, and social and economic conditions. Delta Sigma Theta has been pivotal in assisting the African American and International communities through education, lobbying, and economic initiatives, including Delta Days at the State and Nation’s Capitol, Delta Days at the United Nations, Summits and various conferences which focus on pertinent issues of the day.

Delta Sigma Theta provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its Five-Point Program Thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.

In addition to establishing independent programming, The Sorority consistently collaborates with community and corporate organizations such as Chase (bank), Habitat for Humanity, Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, Lawry’s, and General Electric to further its programming goals.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/delta-sigma-theta/ Delta Sigma Theta page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Sororities|Delta]]

Sigma Iota Alpha

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Iota Alpha
|Letters=ΣΙΑ
|Abbreviation=SIA
|Founded=[[1990]] at various NY schools
|Chap Type=Alpha Beta
|Chap Founded=[[1999]]
|Motto=''Semper Unum et Inseparabilis'' 
"Always One and Inseparable"
|Symbol=Unicorn, Pegasus
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=}}

'''Sigma Iota Alpha''' is a Latina-interest sorority recognized under the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. The organization was established in 1990, but appears to be inactive on campus as of 2011.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Sigma Iota Alpha Inc.’s community service platform includes, but is not limited to, sponsoring impoverished children in Latin America (Children’s International), AIDS activism (One Heartland), various local causes (SIA Cares), and the R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program which aims to uplift young Latina women of ages 14-18.

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/sigma-iota-alpha/ Sigma Iota Alpha, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.hermandad-sia.org/home.html National Website]
*[http://columbiasia.chapterspot.com/ Chapter Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Sororities]]

Lambda Pi Chi

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Lambda Pi Chi
|Letters=ΛΠΧ
|Abbreviation=LPX
|Founded=[[1988]] at [[Cornell]]
|Chap Type=Beta
|Chap Founded=[[1991]]
|Motto=''La Hermandad Nunca Termina'' 
"Sisterhood never ends."
|Symbol=Butterfly
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=beta@lambdapichi.org}}

'''Lambda Pi Chi''' (LPX) is a Latina-interest multicultural sorority. LPX is recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. Columbia is home to the group's Beta Chapter, which was founded in 1991, making it the first Latina-interest sorority on campus. The sorority allows inclusion of students from surrounding colleges, such as [[CUNY]] and [[CCNY]].

==Service & Philanthropy==

The organization’s service work includes The Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. Initiative, World AIDS Day and Project LEAAP, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and the National Council of La Raza. Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. places no limit on what its sisters can do, or where they can go.

Whether through involvement in University efforts, or stepping out into the community and providing assistance to those in need, sisters of Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. make it a daily goal to help improve their surroundings.

Founded 25 years ago, Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. has brought to life a vision whereby women, despite ethnic, academic and economic backgrounds, step forward to unite and lead within their communities.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/lambda-pi-chi/ Lambda Pi Chi page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
[http://sites.google.com/site/lpcbetachapter/home| LPX Website]

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Sororities]]

Sigma Lambda Beta

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Lambda Beta
|Letters=ΣΛΒ
|Abbreviation=SLB
|Founded=[[1986]] at University of Iowa
|Chap Type=Epsilon Delta
|Chap Founded=
|Motto=Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture
|Symbol=White Stallion Mustang
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=columbialambdas@gmail.com}}

'''Sigma Lambda Beta''' is a Latino-interest fraternity recognized under the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. Columbia is home to the Epsilon Delta chapter.

==Service & Philanthropy==

The fraternity concentrates its ability to help underprivileged communities through national and local chapter philanthropies. Brothers annually participate in the Light the Night Walk, which raises awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma. They also participate in the Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day.

Many brothers are CPR certified and they work to raise awareness on the importance of CPR certification.

Another philanthropy that the chapter participates in is Collegiate Leadership Development. Brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta train and serve through the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute in the seven-week Collegiate Leadership Development Program. The program is an interactive, bilateral, policy-oriented training program for Latino student leaders, university staff, faculty, and administrators. The program is designed to focus on how to formulate, exercise, and influence policy. Given the setting, this policy analysis program focuses on university policies pertaining to the outreach, recruitment and retention of Latino students.

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/sigma-lambda-beta/ Sigma Lambda Beta page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.sigmalambdabeta.com/index2.html National Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Lambda Phi Epsilon

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Lambda Phi Epislon
|Letters=ΛΦΕ
|Abbreviation=Lambdas
|Founded=[[1981]] at [[UCLA]]
|Chap Type=Associate
|Chap Founded=[[1999]]
|Motto="ΗΓΕΜΟΝΕΣ ΕΝ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΙΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ" 
"To be Leaders Among Men"
|Symbol=Dragon
|House=542 114th Street
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=columbialambdas@gmail.com}}

'''Lambda Phi Epsilon''' is one of Columbia's several multicultural fraternities recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] and one of the council’s two Asian-interest fraternities. The chapter was founded on April 17, 1999 at [[Columbia University]]. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Lambda'''. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 114th St.

In spring 2013 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and was awarded the ALPHA Standard’s Highest Achievement Award from the Inter Greek Council (along with [[Delta Gamma]]) for outperforming every Greek organization on the standards, i.e. academics (high average GPA), community service (amount of total hours/ average hours per individual), campus involvement (amount of brothers involved in other campus activities), leadership development (amount of brothers in campus leadership positions), philanthropy (amount donated and scale of events hosted), housing behavior, and alumni information.

The chapter also earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating in spring 2012, along with achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

==Lambda Phi Epsilon Service and Philanthropy==
One of Lambda Phi Epsilon’s missions is to raise Asian-American awareness.The chapter programs social and cultural events that aim to bring together a diverse community that is often divided along ethnic lines and to provide a united front when it comes to discriminatory actions that affect us all.

==About Lambda==
The members of Lambda Phi Epsilon National Fraternity strive to promote Asian-American awareness in its surrounding communities through the promotion of Asian-American interest activities. Such events include philanthropic causes, educating the community, and preserving Asian-American culture. Since its inception, Lambda Phi Epsilon's goals have been to "exemplify the highest standards of academic performance, social experience, service to the community, and most importantly brotherhood among its members."

Columbia Lambda Phi Epsilon is "a tight-knit group with dedicated involvement in a majority of Asian cultural groups on campus: [[Chinese Students Club]], [[TASA]], [[KSA]], etc."

In November [[2012]], the [[Brownstone Review Committee]] gave the fraternity one of the three vacant brownstones on 114th Street—542, formerly occupied by [[Psi U]].

==External Links==
* [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/lambda-phi-epsilon/ Lambda Phi Epsilon page, Columbia Greek Life website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.ColumbiaLambdas.com Columbia Lambda Phi Epsilon]

* [http://www.lambdaphiepsilon.com/ Lambda Phi Epsilon (Nationals)]

* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/10/24/multicultural-endeavor Op-ed arguing that Lambda should receive a brownstone]

== References ==
<references />

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Fraternities]]

Lambda Phi Epsilon

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Lambda Phi Epislon
|Letters=ΛΦΕ
|Abbreviation=Lambdas
|Founded=[[1981]] at [[UCLA]]
|Chap Type=Associate
|Chap Founded=[[1999]]
|Motto="ΗΓΕΜΟΝΕΣ ΕΝ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΙΣ ΕΙΝΑΙ" 
"To be Leaders Among Men"
|Symbol=Dragon
|House=542 114th Street
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=columbialambdas@gmail.com}}

'''Lambda Phi Epsilon''' is one of Columbia's several multicultural fraternities recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] and one of the council’s two Asian-interest fraternities. The chapter was founded on April 17, 1999 at [[Columbia University]]. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Lambda'''. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 114th St.

In spring 2013 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and was awarded the ALPHA Standard’s Highest Achievement Award from the Inter Greek Council (along with [[Delta Gamma]]) for outperforming every Greek organization on the standards, i.e. academics (high average GPA), community service (amount of total hours/ average hours per individual), campus involvement (amount of brothers involved in other campus activities), leadership development (amount of brothers in campus leadership positions), philanthropy (amount donated and scale of events hosted), housing behavior, and alumni information.

The chapter also earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating in spring 2012, along with achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

==Lambda Phi Epsilon Service and Philanthropy==
One of Lambda Phi Epsilon’s missions is to raise Asian-American awareness.The chapter programs social and cultural events that aim to bring together a diverse community that is often divided along ethnic lines and to provide a united front when it comes to discriminatory actions that affect us all.

==About Lambda==
The members of Lambda Phi Epsilon National Fraternity strive to promote Asian-American awareness in its surrounding communities through the promotion of Asian-American interest activities. Such events include philanthropic causes, educating the community, and preserving Asian-American culture. Since its inception, Lambda Phi Epsilon's goals have been to "exemplify the highest standards of academic performance, social experience, service to the community, and most importantly brotherhood among its members."

Columbia Lambda Phi Epsilon is "a tight-knit group with dedicated involvement in a majority of Asian cultural groups on campus: [[Chinese Students Club]], [[TASA]], [[KSA]], etc."

In November [[2012]], the [[Brownstone Review Committee]] gave the fraternity one of the three vacant brownstones on 114th Street—542, formerly occupied by [[Psi U]].

==External Links==
[*http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/lambda-phi-epsilon/ Lambda Phi Epsilon page, Columbia Greek Life website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.ColumbiaLambdas.com Columbia Lambda Phi Epsilon]

* [http://www.lambdaphiepsilon.com/ Lambda Phi Epsilon (Nationals)]

* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/10/24/multicultural-endeavor Op-ed arguing that Lambda should receive a brownstone]

== References ==
<references />

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Fraternities]]

Pi Delta Psi

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Pi Delta Psi
|Letters=ΠΔΨ
|Abbreviation=PDPsi
|Founded=[[1994]] at [[SUNY Binghamton]]
|Chap Type=Columbia University Associate Chapter
|Chap Founded=October [[2004]]
|Motto="Excellence Through Brotherhood"
|Symbol=
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=cupdpsieboard@gmail.com}}

'''Pi Delta Psi''' (PDPsi) is an Asian-interest multicultural fraternity recognized by the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. It was founded as a colony in October 2004 and is currently recognized as an associate chapter, rather than an official chapter of the national organization.

The mission of Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. is to maintain its Fraternal existence by instilling values that nurture and perpetuate the continual growth and development of the individual through Academic Achievement, Cultural Awareness, Righteousness, Friendship and Loyalty while fostering ethical behavior, leadership, and philanthropy. Pi Delta Psi was founded on these principles to help promote Asian Awareness amongst it brothers and throughout the community.

Many brothers of Columbia Pi Delta Psi hold leadership positions and are actively involved in several pre-professional and cultural on-campus student organizations, including: [[MBA]], [[AMSA]], [[AAA]], [[TASA]], and [[KSA]].

==Service & Philanthropy==

Pi Delta Psi proudly presents “3LAU” (pronounced [ˈblaʊ]), a charity concert featuring rising DJ/musician 3LAU. With over 1000 people in attendance at Best Buy Theater in Times Square, this has been the largest event held by a Greek organization at Columbia University.

The chapter also hosts events throughout the year that help promote Asian Awareness amongst themselves and throughout the community. The brotherhood believes that through education, people can become more knowledgeable about the different Asian cultures, overcome obstacles of racism and discrimination, and therefore help unify the community as a whole.

==Chapter History==

The Columbia University Associate Chapter of the Pi Delta Psi fraternity was built on the foundation of 13 men and the Asian Cross Cultural Exchange Interest Group in October of 2004. The creators of AXE are Albert Lee, Richard Chun, and Joseph Kim. Through the efforts of these 13 members, the Columbia University Associate Chapter began its presence on campus in February of 2005. AXE was transformed into the 19th house of Pi Delta Psi on April 23, 2005.
The 12 founding fathers of the Columbia University Associate Chapter are:

* Albert "Chosen" Lee – President

* Andrew "Sub Zero" Choi – VP/Pledge Educator

* Richard "Morpheus" Chun – Treasurer

* Joseph "Hwoarang" Kim – Recorder

* George "Element" Liao – Warden

* Ben "Crow" Koo – Pledge Assistant

* Jessie "Prodigy" Pak – Co-Cultural Chair

* Edward "Diesel" Kim – Co-Social Chair

* Douglas "Justice" Lee – Co-Rush Chair

* Michael "Apostle" Lee – Philanthropy Chair

* William "Rogue" Kim – Co-Cultural Chair

* Christopher "Quiet Storm" Hwang

==Executive Board==

===2013-2014===

President: Elbert "Cadillac" Low

Vice President Internal: Kevin "Camelot" Zheng

Vice President External: Daniel "Alaric" Chi

Treasurer: Jaewon "D.A.M.A.S.C.U.S." Kim

Recorder: Philip "Djinn" Lee

===2012-2013===

President: Justin "Lancelot" Seek

Vice President External: Kevin "Darkseid" Zhang

Vice President Internal: Divya "Hellfire" Singh

Treasurer: Jason "Dr.Manhattan" Chen

Recorder: Vince "Altair" Chang

==Major Events==
===PDPsi Presents "3LAU"===

On April 18th, 2013, Pi Delta Psi hosted "3LAU" (pronounced [ˈblaʊ]), a charity concert featuring rising DJ/musician 3LAU. With over 1000 people in attendance at Best Buy Theater in Times Square, it was the largest event held by a Greek organization at Columbia University.

==="I Survived a Pi Delta Psi Gameshow"===

Each winter, Columbia Pi Delta Psi hosts a gameshow in which teams face off in a series of events such as "Melt the Ice" to "Balloon Stomp". Contestants compete for the honor and pride of being able to say “I Survived a PDPsi Gameshow!” and win various prizes. Participation is free, but there is a suggested charitable donation of $5. In 2013, all proceeds from the event were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, the nation's premiere donor and volunteer-supported youth mentoring organization.

===Spring Clothing Exchange===

Since 2011, Pi Delta Psi has been co-hosting a clothing exchange with [[Kappa Alpha Theta]] and Circle K. This initiative involves a large-scale clothing drive within the Columbia University community, ultimately leading to a flea-market event out on Low Plaza to sell these items at a discounted price. Students are encouraged to donate clean, lightly-worn clothing or shoes to help the cause. All proceeds from the event are donated to charity.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/pi-delta-psi/ Pi Delta Psi page, Columbia Greek Life website]

*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

* [http://www.cupdpsi.com/ Columbia Pi Delta Psi]

* [http://www.pideltapsi.com/ Pi Delta Psi National Website]

* [https://www.facebook.com/cupdpsi Columbia Pi Delta Psi Facebook Page]

* [http://spectrum.columbiaspectator.com/arts/3lau-is-officially-coming Columbia Spectator: "PDPsi brings 3LAU for a charity concert"]

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Omega Psi Phi

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Omega Psi Phi
|Letters=ΩΨΦ
|Abbreviation=KAP
|Founded=[[1911]] at Howard University
|Chap Type=Omicron
|Chap Founded=
|Motto="Friendship is Essential to the Soul"
|Symbol=Lamp
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=}}

'''Omega Psi Phi''' is an African-American-interest fraternity recognized under the [[Multicultural Greek Council]].

==Omega Psi Phi Service and Philanthropy==
The Omicron chapter of Omega Psi Phi frequently holds events that help serve the needs of the Columbia and greater New York community.

Past events have included resume workshops, standardized test preparation workshops, workshops on lobbying, and health fairs. Visit the Omicron chapter’s Facebook page (facebook.com/OmicronQues) to learn about upcoming events.

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/omega-psi-phi/ Omega Psi Phi page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.omegapsiphifraternity.org/default.asp National Organization Website]

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Alpha Phi Alpha

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Alpha Phi Alpha
|Letters=ΑΦΑ
|Founded=[[1906]] at [[Cornell]]
|Chap Type=Eta
|Chap Founded=June 5, 1909
|Motto="First of All, Servants of All,
We Shall Transcend All"
|Symbol=Great Sphinx of Giza
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=sonsofeta.aphia@gmail.com}}

'''Alpha Phi Alpha '''is an African-American-interest fraternity recognized under the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. Columbia is home to the organization's Eta Chapter.

Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

==Alpha Phi Alpha Service & Philanthropy==

Alpha Phi Alpha works to addresses social issues such as apartheid, AIDS, urban housing, and other economic, cultural, and political issues of interest to people of color. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and World Policy Council are programs of Alpha Phi Alpha. The brotherhood also conducts philanthropic programming initiatives with March of Dimes, Head Start, Boy Scouts of America, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

== Eta Chapter ==

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/alpha-phi-alpha/ Alpha Phi Alpha page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.alpha-phi-alpha.com/index.php National Organization Website]

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Alpha Phi Alpha

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Alpha Phi Alpha
|Letters=ΑΦΑ
|Founded=[[1906]] at [[Cornell]]
|Chap Type=Eta
|Chap Founded=June 5, 1909
|Motto="First of All, Servants of All,
We Shall Transcend All"
|Symbol=Great Sphinx of Giza
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=sonsofeta.aphia@gmail.com}}

'''Alpha Phi Alpha '''is an African-American-interest fraternity recognized under the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. Columbia is home to the organization's Eta Chapter.

Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The visionary founders, known as the “Jewels” of the Fraternity, are Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

==Alpha Phi Alpha Service & Philanthropy==

Alpha Phi Alpha works to addresses social issues such as apartheid, AIDS, urban housing, and other economic, cultural, and political issues of interest to people of color. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial and World Policy Council are programs of Alpha Phi Alpha. The brotherhood also conducts philanthropic programming initiatives with March of Dimes, Head Start, Boy Scouts of America, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

== Eta Chapter ==

== External Links ==
*http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/alpha-phi-alpha/ Alpha Phi Alpha page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.alpha-phi-alpha.com/index.php National Organization Website]

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[[Category:Fraternities]]

Phi Iota Alpha

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Phi Iota Alpha
|Letters=ΦΙΑ
|Abbreviation=Phiota
|Founded=[[1931]] at Rensselaer Polytechnic
|Chap Type=Mu
|Chap Founded=[[1931]]
|Motto="''Semper Parati Semper Juncti''"
|Symbol=Lion
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Multicultural Greek Council|MGC]]
|Contact=fia-mu@columbia.edu}}

'''Phi Iota Alpha''' is a Latino-interest fraternity recognized under the [[Multicultural Greek Council]]. Columbia is home to the Mu Chapter.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Through community outreach initiatives, Phi Iota Alpha aims to supply voice and vision to the struggle of Latino and Hispanic Americans in the United States and Latin America. The fraternity provides for charitable endeavors through its Foundations, providing academic scholarships and support for community development projects.

To learn more about Phi Iota Alpha’s past and upcoming events, visit their website at columbia.edu/cu/fia/.

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/phi-iota-alpha/ Phi Iota Alpha page, Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/fia/ Chapter Website]

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[[Category:Fraternities]]

Kappa Delta Rho

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Delta Rho
|Letters=ΚΔΡ
|Abbreviation=KDR
|Founded=[[1905]] at Middlebury College
|Chap Type=Nu Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1982]]
|Motto="''Honor Super Omnia''" 
"Honor Above all Things"
|Symbol=Peregrine Falcon
|House=548 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=nu.alpha@kdr.com}}
'''Kappa Delta Rho''', Nu Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter occupies a brownstone on 114th street. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''KDR'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned an achievement award in campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity) from the [[Inter Greek Council]].

In spring 2013 KDR earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

In [[2010]] the chapter was awarded the '''Most Improved Chapter''' award by the [[Inter-Greek Council]].

==Service & Philanthropy==
Kappa Delta Rho’s Nu Alpha chapter focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF is an American pediatric cancer charity founded by Alexander “Alex” Scott. Alexandra Flynn “Alex” Scott was born on January 18, 1996 in Manchester, Connecticut. She was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, two days before her first birthday.

==About KDR at Coumbia==
KDR's Nu Alpha chapter at Columbia was founded on May, 1 [[1982]].

The chapter is currently housed at 548 W. 114th St.

It is known colloquially as the "basketball frat" because of the [[Basketball Team (Men's)|basketball]] team's membership in the house. Not all basketball players are brothers and roughly half of the brothers are not on the basketball team.

Recently its membership has diversified to include members of the [[:Varisty teams|varsity]] [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[football]], [[baseball]], [[fencing]] and [[track]] teams as well as club athletes in [[rugby]] and [[sailing]]. The chapter is "known on campus for their large dance parties and the predominately female-athlete crowd that their events attract."

[[File:1554441_10203116719385092_1038541826_n.jpg|thumb|The brothers of Kappa Delta Rho, circa 2013]]

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Kappa Delta Rho

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Delta Rho
|Letters=ΚΔΡ
|Abbreviation=KDR
|Founded=[[1905]] at Middlebury College
|Chap Type=Nu Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1982]]
|Motto="''Honor Super Omnia''" 
"Honor Above all Things"
|Symbol=Peregrine Falcon
|House=548 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=nu.alpha@kdr.com}}

'''Kappa Delta Rho''', Nu Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter occupies a brownstone on 114th street. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''KDR'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned an achievement award in campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity) from the [[Inter Greek Council]].

In spring 2013 KDR earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

In [[2010]] the chapter was awarded the '''Most Improved Chapter''' award by the [[Inter-Greek Council]].

==Service & Philanthropy==
Kappa Delta Rho’s Nu Alpha chapter focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF is an American pediatric cancer charity founded by Alexander “Alex” Scott. Alexandra Flynn “Alex” Scott was born on January 18, 1996 in Manchester, Connecticut. She was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, two days before her first birthday.

==About KDR at Coumbia==
KDR's Nu Alpha chapter at Columbia was founded on May, 1 [[1982]].

The chapter is currently housed at 548 W. 114th St.

It is known colloquially as the "basketball frat" because of the [[Basketball Team (Men's)|basketball]] team's membership in the house. Not all basketball players are brothers and roughly half of the brothers are not on the basketball team.

Recently its membership has diversified to include members of the [[:Varisty teams|varsity]] [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[football]], [[baseball]], [[fencing]] and [[track]] teams as well as club athletes in [[rugby]] and [[sailing]]. The chapter is "known on campus for their large dance parties and the predominately female-athlete crowd that their events attract."

[[File:1554441_10203116719385092_1038541826_n.jpg|thumb|The brothers of Kappa Delta Rho, circa 2013]]

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Kappa Delta Rho

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Delta Rho
|Letters=ΚΔΡ
|Abbreviation=KDR
|Founded=[[1905]] at Middlebury College
|Chap Type=Nu Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1982]]
|Motto="''Honor Super Omnia''" 
"Honor Above all Things"
|Symbol=Peregrine Falcon
|House=548 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=nu.alpha@kdr.com}}

'''Kappa Delta Rho''', Nu Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter occupies a brownstone on 114th street. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''KDR'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned an achievement award in campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity) from the [[Inter Greek Council]].

In spring 2013 KDR earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

In [[2010]], the chapter was awarded the '''Most Improved Chapter''' award by the [[Inter-Greek Council]].

==Service & Philanthropy==
Kappa Delta Rho’s Nu Alpha chapter focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF is an American pediatric cancer charity founded by Alexander “Alex” Scott. Alexandra Flynn “Alex” Scott was born on January 18, 1996 in Manchester, Connecticut. She was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, two days before her first birthday.

==About KDR at Coumbia==
KDR's Nu Alpha chapter at Columbia was founded on May, 1 [[1982]].

The chapter is currently housed at 548 W. 114th St.

It is known colloquially as the "basketball frat" because of the [[Basketball Team (Men's)|basketball]] team's membership in the house. Not all basketball players are brothers and roughly half of the brothers are not on the basketball team.

Recently its membership has diversified to include members of the [[:Varisty teams|varsity]] [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[football]], [[baseball]], [[fencing]] and [[track]] teams as well as club athletes in [[rugby]] and [[sailing]]. The chapter is "known on campus for their large dance parties and the predominately female-athlete crowd that their events attract."

[[File:1554441_10203116719385092_1038541826_n.jpg|thumb|The brothers of Kappa Delta Rho, circa 2013]]

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Kappa Delta Rho

2014-03-15T16:56:34Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Delta Rho
|Letters=ΚΔΡ
|Abbreviation=KDR
|Founded=[[1905]] at Middlebury College
|Chap Type=Nu Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1982]]
|Motto="''Honor Super Omnia''" 
"Honor Above all Things"
|Symbol=Peregrine Falcon
|House=548 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=nu.alpha@kdr.com}}

'''Kappa Delta Rho''', Nu Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter occupies a brownstone on 114th street. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''KDR'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned an achievement award in campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity) from the [[Inter Greek Council]].

In spring 2013 KDR earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

In [[2010], the chapter was awarded the [[Most Improved Chapter]]] award by the [[Inter-Greek Council]].

==Service & Philanthropy==
Kappa Delta Rho’s Nu Alpha chapter focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). ALSF is an American pediatric cancer charity founded by Alexander “Alex” Scott. Alexandra Flynn “Alex” Scott was born on January 18, 1996 in Manchester, Connecticut. She was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a pediatric cancer, two days before her first birthday.

==About KDR at Coumbia==
KDR's Nu Alpha chapter at Columbia was founded on May, 1 [[1982]].

The chapter is currently housed at 548 W. 114th St.

It is known colloquially as the "basketball frat" because of the [[Basketball Team (Men's)|basketball]] team's membership in the house. Not all basketball players are brothers and roughly half of the brothers are not on the basketball team.

Recently its membership has diversified to include members of the [[:Varisty teams|varsity]] [[golf]], [[tennis]], [[football]], [[baseball]], [[fencing]] and [[track]] teams as well as club athletes in [[rugby]] and [[sailing]]. The chapter is "known on campus for their large dance parties and the predominately female-athlete crowd that their events attract."

[[File:1554441_10203116719385092_1038541826_n.jpg|thumb|The brothers of Kappa Delta Rho, circa 2013]]

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Sigma Nu

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Nu
|Letters=ΣN
|Abbreviation=Sigma Nu
|Founded=[[1869]] at Virginia Military Institute
|Chap Type=Delta Gamma
|Chap Founded=[[1908]]
|Motto="Love, Honor, Truth"
|Symbol=White Star, Sword
|House=556 W. 113th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=jp3144@columbia.edu}}

'''Sigma Nu''', Delta Gamma chapter, is one of the [[fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter occupies a Brownstone on 113th street. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Sig Nu'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity).

The chapter also earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2013.

The fraternity has organized new campus fraternity and sorority initiatives, including partnerships with start-ups interested in launching at CU, a business speaker series, the Columbia Sigma Nu Historical Initiative, and cooperative campus programming with student groups such as the [[Columbia Iranian Students Association]], [[Orchesis]], [[GlobeMed]], [[Quarto]], CUSH, and Youth for Debate.

==Service & Philanthropy==
Sigma Nu consistently engages in a wide range of philanthropic initiatives. The Columbia chapter maintains a weekly commitment with Community Soup Kitchen, One-to-One Tutoring, and Project Happy. Additionally, the chapter frequently partners with other organizations to deliver large-scale philanthropy events throughout the year.

Recent events nclude:
*Youth for Debate Karaoke Night (proceeds to YFD)
*GlobeMed Trivia Night (fundraiser for GlobeMed)
*Columbia Community Outreach Day of Service
*Camp Kesem Fundraiser
*McNally Plaza Park Clean-up
*John Jay RHLO Carnival Event

==About Sigma Nu at Columbia==
'''Sigma Nu''' is a social, values-based fraternity that was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1869 and established at Columbia in [[1908]] as the Delta Gamma chapter.

Sigma Nu's [[brownstone]] is located at 556 West 113th Street (between Amsterdam and Broadway), close to [[McBain]] and across the street from [[Watt]]. The chapter "boasts a highly diverse membership of 55 brothers as of fall 2013, and has initiated nearly 1,200 Columbia men throughout its storied history on campus."

Fraternity members are "involved in a wide variety of academic, extracurricular, pre-professional, and athletic communities at CU, with brothers serving as leaders in dozens of Columbia student groups."

One of Sigma Nu's primary ambitions is "the expansion of Greek Life's mandate beyond just social and philanthropy events (although the chapter certainly remains committed to both)."

Towards that end, the fraternity has organized a number of unique campus initiatives, including partnerships with start-ups interested in launching at CU, a business speaker series, the Columbia Sigma Nu Historical Initiative, and cooperative campus programming with student groups such as the [[Columbia Iranian Students Association]], [[Orchesis]], [[GlobeMed]], [[Quarto]], [[CUSH]], and [[Youth for Debate]].

In addition to its "characteristic focus on broadening fraternity activity", Sigma Nu has a rapport for "staying true to the core fraternal values of brotherhood and brother development." The fraternity "supports meaningful brotherhood bonding through activities including camping, sports games attendance, and bowling, as well as the personal growth of its brothers through participation in workshops, study sessions, and professional networking events."

They have a new website that can be viewed [https://columbiasigmanu.squarespace.com/ here]

== Awards ==
Sigma Nu is in an exciting period of success and rapid growth. In recognition of its tremendous progress, Columbia's Sigma Nu chapter was recently recognized the following rewards:

=== National Awards ===

*Excellence in Personal Values & Brotherhood Development
*25% Increase in Manpower
*Most Improved Chapter
*Excellence in Values-Based Leadership

=== Campus Awards ===

*Service Award
*Philanthropy Award
*Campus Involvement Award
*Outstanding President Award

=== Notable Past Awards ===

*[[2009]], Most Outstanding Chapter in the Columbia Fraternal system
*[[2009]], Sigma Nu earned several awards for the outstanding size of their recruiting class.
*[[2010]], Again named Most Outstanding Chapter

== Community Service & Programmed Events ==

The chapter has raised about $13,000 each year for the past two years for philanthropic causes. In addition, on average, each brother has donated about 30 hours per year to community service through Sigma Nu. Aside from its philanthropy events, Sigma Nu hosts a wide variety of programming meant to develop brothers, meaningful engage student communities, and build Columbia pride.

=== 2012 - 2013 Events ===

*Community Soup Kitchen Project
*Weekly One to One Tutoring
*John Jay RHLO Carnival Event
*Columbia Community Outreach Karaoke Night Fundraiser
*Business Speaker Event (Financial Services)
*Business Speaker Event (Entrepreneurship)
*113th Street Block Party Fundraiser
*Business Speaker Event (New Media)
*Columbia History Speaker Event (Lehman Library Curator)
*Sigma Nu 113th Street Community Garden Halloween
*GlobeMed Trivia Night Fundraiser (fall and spring)
*Columbia University Society of Hip Hop Rap Cypher ( fall and spring)
*Quarto Open Mic Night: Bros, Brose, and Broetry:
*CCO and Youth for Debate Karaoke fundraiser
*Columbia Community Outreach
*Re-Humanize Female Empowerment Art Expo
*Camp Kesem Fundraiser

=== 2011 - 2012 Events ===

*Two CEO's Unplugged Event
*Columbia Sigma Nu Historical Initiative
*DoUDeal Greek Entrepreneurship Event
*Whoot Launch
*Orchesis Night of Dance
*Participation in Mr. Fraternity and the SDT Talent Show
*Persian Culture Night
*Pencils of Promise Campus Campaign
*Take Back the Night
*Youth for Debate Karaoke Night
*GlobeMed Trivia Night
*McNally Plaza Park Clean Up
*Safe Horizon Anti-Domestic Violence Bracelet Sale
*Day of Service (Gandhi Day)
*Columbia World Cup
*Columbia Community Outreach
*Project HAPPY Fundraiser and Coaching
*American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
*Social events of note (yearly): Highlighter Party, White Party, fall and spring formals, mixers

=== 2010 - 2011 Events ===

*Gift Of Life Foundation Bone Marrow Drive
*GrowNYC Stop ‘N’ Swap
*Youth for Debate Karaoke Night Fundraiser
*Columbia Community Outreach
*Columbia/Barnard Hillel Bone Marrow Drive
*Spring Clothing Exchange
*American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
*Project HAPPY Fundraiser and Coaching

== Brotherhood Information ==

'''Current Membership''': 55 brothers as of fall 2013

'''Membership Restrictions''': None; not affiliated with any special interest, ethnicity, athletic team, etc

'''Historic Membership''': ~1200 initiated chapter brothers

=== Diversity ===
Sigma Nu is represented across GS, CC, and SEAS; brothers are majoring in a wide range of disciplines.

*African American: 13%
*Latino: 7%
*Asian American: 20%
*Middle Eastern American: 2%

=== Leadership ===
*''President'': Jon Paul
*''Vice-President'': Tyler Zimmet
*''Treasurer'': Zander Daniel
*''Secretary'': Andrew Weber
*''Candidate Education Chairman'': Michael Fox-Moles
*''Recruitment Chairman'': Sam Waters
*''Social Chairman'': Emilio Fajardo
*''Philanthropy Chairman'': Mitchell Veith
*''Faculty Adviser'': [[Roosevelt Montás|Roosevelt Montás]] [[1995|'95]][[Columbia College|CC]], Director of the Center for the Core Curriclum, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of American Studies

=== Campus leadership positions held by brothers ===
''(current or in past academic year)''
President/Publisher of the Columbia Daily Spectator, President of Inter-Fraternity Council, Vice President of Inter-Fraternity Council, Columbia College Student Council Vice President of Funding, Ivy Council Vice President, President of Club Tennis, Vice President of Youth for Debate, President of Columbia Undergraduate Energy Club, Vice President of Inter-Fraternity Council, Philanthropy Chair of the Inter-Greek Council, Treasurer of the Columbia International Relations Council and Association, Fencing Team Captain, Swimming & Diving Team Captains, President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Vice President of Jiu Jitsu Club, Chief Development Officer for Spectator, Chief Marketiing Officer for Spectator, Co-President of Columbia UNICEF, Co-founder of Columbia Wieghtlifting Society, Columbia Community Outreach Projects Committee Chair, radio programmer at WKCR, Raw Elementz Executive Board Member, music premiered by CU Jazz Composers Collective, HEAL teacher, Moneythink teacher, Club Volleyball Vice Presidents, Rugby Team Executive Board, CU Records President and Vice President, Vice President of Columbia Financial Investment Group

=== What brothers did during summer 2013 ===
Citi Investment Banking, Raine Group Investment Banking, BofA ML Sales & Trading, Citi Sales & Trading, Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs Sales & Trading, Hermes Investment Banking, Bickle & Brewer Law intern, several researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Troposphere energy finance, The Aspen Institute Think tank, Massey Knakal real estate, Pulse Start-Up Advisory, cancer research at the Florida A&M School of Pharmacy, pursued Morningsiders student band, KMH Financial Services financial advisory, started the company "Lion Textbooks," Kenneth Cole Fellowship philanthropy program, Center for American Progress, Columbia University financial division, Buzzback market research, Genetech Fellow in Columbia Undergrad Research science program, wealth management at National Securities Corporation, Research Assistant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Architecture for Humanity, 2D Electronics Research at Columbia, management intern at Sony, Warby Parker business intern, Arrhythmia Associates cardiologist practice, and more.

== Major Ongoing Projects ==

In addition to the fraternity's social, philanthropy, professional, and member development events, Sigma Nu is pursuing several long-term initiatives.

=== Home Renovation ===

The fraternity began a major home renovation campaign in spring 2012, with a projected completion date in late fall 2012.

=== Historical Initiative ===

In summer 2012, Sigma Nu began collecting Columbia-related historical items and will be displaying them in its brownstone for all to enjoy beginning in fall 2012. The fraternity will continue its collection and is planning to host a lecture series on Columbia's history in its brownstone.

Highlights include:

*''Harper's New Monthly Feature'', "Columbia College," from Nov. 1884 (original); details College history during and after American Revolution

*''American Magazine Feature'', "The New Columbia," from 1897 (original); details the move of the College uptown, with engravings of early Low, Havemeyer, and the Boat House

*''Announcement of the Construction of Earl Hall'', from 1902 (original); small poster marking the occasion with congratulations and information

*''Harper's Weekly Engraving of Madison Ave & School of Mines Campus'', from 1885 (original); full page etching of Columbia before the move uptown

== Trivia ==
*It is widely rumored that [[Julia Stiles]] once spent the night in Room 33.
*The goal post from the streak-snapping Columbia-Princeton football game, from 1988, where the Columbia Lions came out victorious over the Princeton Tigers 17-14, resides in the backyard.
*In the 80s and earlier the poorly insulated kitchen was actually a poorly insulated single - for this reason it was known as the "cheese locker".
*In 1984, when Bozo the Clown pretended to run for president to raise opposition to the incumbent Reagan he gave a well received speech at Columbia University. His 'Body Guards' were all Sigma Nu brothers (dressed in suits, sun glasses, and round red noses), as some brothers at the time were members of a band called 'The Nasty Bozos'.
* Early 1960's: A Sigma Nu scales Penn football stadium during sold out game in order to openly snatch the high-flying Penn flag. He then dropped it down to a group of waiting Columbia students below, and the flag made its way back to NYC. It is believed that the band kept it.
* a [[b@b]] meme is "SHUT THE FUCK UP SIGMA NU!"

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.sigmanu.com Sigma Nu national website]

*[https://columbiasigmanu.squarespace.com/ Columbia Sigma Nu chapter website]

*[https://twitter.com/ColumbiaSigmaNu Columbia chapter Twitter handle]

*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sigma-Nu-Fraternity-Delta-Gamma-Chapter/297198387649?ref=br_tf Facebook Page]

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[[Category:Fraternities]]

Sigma Nu

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Nu
|Letters=ΣN
|Abbreviation=Sigma Nu
|Founded=[[1869]] at Virginia Military Institute
|Chap Type=Delta Gamma
|Chap Founded=[[1908]]
|Motto="Love, Honor, Truth"
|Symbol=White Star, Sword
|House=556 W. 113th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=jp3144@columbia.edu}}

'''Sigma Nu''', Delta Gamma chapter, is one of the [[fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter occupies a Brownstone on 113th street. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Sig Nu'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity).

The chapter also earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating]] in spring 2013.

The fraternity has organized new campus fraternity and sorority initiatives, including partnerships with start-ups interested in launching at CU, a business speaker series, the Columbia Sigma Nu Historical Initiative, and cooperative campus programming with student groups such as the [[Columbia Iranian Students Association]], [[Orchesis]], [[GlobeMed]], [[Quarto]], [[CUSH]], and [[Youth for Debate]].

==Service & Philanthropy==
Sigma Nu consistently engages in a wide range of philanthropic initiatives. The Columbia chapter maintains a weekly commitment with Community Soup Kitchen, One-to-One Tutoring, and Project Happy. Additionally, the chapter frequently partners with other organizations to deliver large-scale philanthropy events throughout the year.

Recent events nclude:
*Youth for Debate Karaoke Night (proceeds to YFD)
*GlobeMed Trivia Night (fundraiser for GlobeMed)
*Columbia Community Outreach Day of Service
*Camp Kesem Fundraiser
*McNally Plaza Park Clean-up
*John Jay RHLO Carnival Event

==About Sigma Nu at Columbia==
'''Sigma Nu''' is a social, values-based fraternity that was founded at the Virginia Military Institute in 1869 and established at Columbia in [[1908]] as the Delta Gamma chapter.

Sigma Nu's [[brownstone]] is located at 556 West 113th Street (between Amsterdam and Broadway), close to [[McBain]] and across the street from [[Watt]]. The chapter "boasts a highly diverse membership of 55 brothers as of fall 2013, and has initiated nearly 1,200 Columbia men throughout its storied history on campus."

Fraternity members are "involved in a wide variety of academic, extracurricular, pre-professional, and athletic communities at CU, with brothers serving as leaders in dozens of Columbia student groups."

One of Sigma Nu's primary ambitions is "the expansion of Greek Life's mandate beyond just social and philanthropy events (although the chapter certainly remains committed to both)."

Towards that end, the fraternity has organized a number of unique campus initiatives, including partnerships with start-ups interested in launching at CU, a business speaker series, the Columbia Sigma Nu Historical Initiative, and cooperative campus programming with student groups such as the [[Columbia Iranian Students Association]], [[Orchesis]], [[GlobeMed]], [[Quarto]], [[CUSH]], and [[Youth for Debate]].

In addition to its "characteristic focus on broadening fraternity activity", Sigma Nu has a rapport for "staying true to the core fraternal values of brotherhood and brother development." The fraternity "supports meaningful brotherhood bonding through activities including camping, sports games attendance, and bowling, as well as the personal growth of its brothers through participation in workshops, study sessions, and professional networking events."

They have a new website that can be viewed [https://columbiasigmanu.squarespace.com/ here]

== Awards ==
Sigma Nu is in an exciting period of success and rapid growth. In recognition of its tremendous progress, Columbia's Sigma Nu chapter was recently recognized the following rewards:

=== National Awards ===

*Excellence in Personal Values & Brotherhood Development
*25% Increase in Manpower
*Most Improved Chapter
*Excellence in Values-Based Leadership

=== Campus Awards ===

*Service Award
*Philanthropy Award
*Campus Involvement Award
*Outstanding President Award

=== Notable Past Awards ===

*[[2009]], Most Outstanding Chapter in the Columbia Fraternal system
*[[2009]], Sigma Nu earned several awards for the outstanding size of their recruiting class.
*[[2010]], Again named Most Outstanding Chapter

== Community Service & Programmed Events ==

The chapter has raised about $13,000 each year for the past two years for philanthropic causes. In addition, on average, each brother has donated about 30 hours per year to community service through Sigma Nu. Aside from its philanthropy events, Sigma Nu hosts a wide variety of programming meant to develop brothers, meaningful engage student communities, and build Columbia pride.

=== 2012 - 2013 Events ===

*Community Soup Kitchen Project
*Weekly One to One Tutoring
*John Jay RHLO Carnival Event
*Columbia Community Outreach Karaoke Night Fundraiser
*Business Speaker Event (Financial Services)
*Business Speaker Event (Entrepreneurship)
*113th Street Block Party Fundraiser
*Business Speaker Event (New Media)
*Columbia History Speaker Event (Lehman Library Curator)
*Sigma Nu 113th Street Community Garden Halloween
*GlobeMed Trivia Night Fundraiser (fall and spring)
*Columbia University Society of Hip Hop Rap Cypher ( fall and spring)
*Quarto Open Mic Night: Bros, Brose, and Broetry:
*CCO and Youth for Debate Karaoke fundraiser
*Columbia Community Outreach
*Re-Humanize Female Empowerment Art Expo
*Camp Kesem Fundraiser

=== 2011 - 2012 Events ===

*Two CEO's Unplugged Event
*Columbia Sigma Nu Historical Initiative
*DoUDeal Greek Entrepreneurship Event
*Whoot Launch
*Orchesis Night of Dance
*Participation in Mr. Fraternity and the SDT Talent Show
*Persian Culture Night
*Pencils of Promise Campus Campaign
*Take Back the Night
*Youth for Debate Karaoke Night
*GlobeMed Trivia Night
*McNally Plaza Park Clean Up
*Safe Horizon Anti-Domestic Violence Bracelet Sale
*Day of Service (Gandhi Day)
*Columbia World Cup
*Columbia Community Outreach
*Project HAPPY Fundraiser and Coaching
*American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
*Social events of note (yearly): Highlighter Party, White Party, fall and spring formals, mixers

=== 2010 - 2011 Events ===

*Gift Of Life Foundation Bone Marrow Drive
*GrowNYC Stop ‘N’ Swap
*Youth for Debate Karaoke Night Fundraiser
*Columbia Community Outreach
*Columbia/Barnard Hillel Bone Marrow Drive
*Spring Clothing Exchange
*American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
*Project HAPPY Fundraiser and Coaching

== Brotherhood Information ==

'''Current Membership''': 55 brothers as of fall 2013

'''Membership Restrictions''': None; not affiliated with any special interest, ethnicity, athletic team, etc

'''Historic Membership''': ~1200 initiated chapter brothers

=== Diversity ===
Sigma Nu is represented across GS, CC, and SEAS; brothers are majoring in a wide range of disciplines.

*African American: 13%
*Latino: 7%
*Asian American: 20%
*Middle Eastern American: 2%

=== Leadership ===
*''President'': Jon Paul
*''Vice-President'': Tyler Zimmet
*''Treasurer'': Zander Daniel
*''Secretary'': Andrew Weber
*''Candidate Education Chairman'': Michael Fox-Moles
*''Recruitment Chairman'': Sam Waters
*''Social Chairman'': Emilio Fajardo
*''Philanthropy Chairman'': Mitchell Veith
*''Faculty Adviser'': [[Roosevelt Montás|Roosevelt Montás]] [[1995|'95]][[Columbia College|CC]], Director of the Center for the Core Curriclum, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of American Studies

=== Campus leadership positions held by brothers ===
''(current or in past academic year)''
President/Publisher of the Columbia Daily Spectator, President of Inter-Fraternity Council, Vice President of Inter-Fraternity Council, Columbia College Student Council Vice President of Funding, Ivy Council Vice President, President of Club Tennis, Vice President of Youth for Debate, President of Columbia Undergraduate Energy Club, Vice President of Inter-Fraternity Council, Philanthropy Chair of the Inter-Greek Council, Treasurer of the Columbia International Relations Council and Association, Fencing Team Captain, Swimming & Diving Team Captains, President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Vice President of Jiu Jitsu Club, Chief Development Officer for Spectator, Chief Marketiing Officer for Spectator, Co-President of Columbia UNICEF, Co-founder of Columbia Wieghtlifting Society, Columbia Community Outreach Projects Committee Chair, radio programmer at WKCR, Raw Elementz Executive Board Member, music premiered by CU Jazz Composers Collective, HEAL teacher, Moneythink teacher, Club Volleyball Vice Presidents, Rugby Team Executive Board, CU Records President and Vice President, Vice President of Columbia Financial Investment Group

=== What brothers did during summer 2013 ===
Citi Investment Banking, Raine Group Investment Banking, BofA ML Sales & Trading, Citi Sales & Trading, Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs Sales & Trading, Hermes Investment Banking, Bickle & Brewer Law intern, several researchers at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Troposphere energy finance, The Aspen Institute Think tank, Massey Knakal real estate, Pulse Start-Up Advisory, cancer research at the Florida A&M School of Pharmacy, pursued Morningsiders student band, KMH Financial Services financial advisory, started the company "Lion Textbooks," Kenneth Cole Fellowship philanthropy program, Center for American Progress, Columbia University financial division, Buzzback market research, Genetech Fellow in Columbia Undergrad Research science program, wealth management at National Securities Corporation, Research Assistant at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Architecture for Humanity, 2D Electronics Research at Columbia, management intern at Sony, Warby Parker business intern, Arrhythmia Associates cardiologist practice, and more.

== Major Ongoing Projects ==

In addition to the fraternity's social, philanthropy, professional, and member development events, Sigma Nu is pursuing several long-term initiatives.

=== Home Renovation ===

The fraternity began a major home renovation campaign in spring 2012, with a projected completion date in late fall 2012.

=== Historical Initiative ===

In summer 2012, Sigma Nu began collecting Columbia-related historical items and will be displaying them in its brownstone for all to enjoy beginning in fall 2012. The fraternity will continue its collection and is planning to host a lecture series on Columbia's history in its brownstone.

Highlights include:

*''Harper's New Monthly Feature'', "Columbia College," from Nov. 1884 (original); details College history during and after American Revolution

*''American Magazine Feature'', "The New Columbia," from 1897 (original); details the move of the College uptown, with engravings of early Low, Havemeyer, and the Boat House

*''Announcement of the Construction of Earl Hall'', from 1902 (original); small poster marking the occasion with congratulations and information

*''Harper's Weekly Engraving of Madison Ave & School of Mines Campus'', from 1885 (original); full page etching of Columbia before the move uptown

== Trivia ==
*It is widely rumored that [[Julia Stiles]] once spent the night in Room 33.
*The goal post from the streak-snapping Columbia-Princeton football game, from 1988, where the Columbia Lions came out victorious over the Princeton Tigers 17-14, resides in the backyard.
*In the 80s and earlier the poorly insulated kitchen was actually a poorly insulated single - for this reason it was known as the "cheese locker".
*In 1984, when Bozo the Clown pretended to run for president to raise opposition to the incumbent Reagan he gave a well received speech at Columbia University. His 'Body Guards' were all Sigma Nu brothers (dressed in suits, sun glasses, and round red noses), as some brothers at the time were members of a band called 'The Nasty Bozos'.
* Early 1960's: A Sigma Nu scales Penn football stadium during sold out game in order to openly snatch the high-flying Penn flag. He then dropped it down to a group of waiting Columbia students below, and the flag made its way back to NYC. It is believed that the band kept it.
* a [[b@b]] meme is "SHUT THE FUCK UP SIGMA NU!"

== External Links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.sigmanu.com Sigma Nu national website]

*[https://columbiasigmanu.squarespace.com/ Columbia Sigma Nu chapter website]

*[https://twitter.com/ColumbiaSigmaNu Columbia chapter Twitter handle]

*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sigma-Nu-Fraternity-Delta-Gamma-Chapter/297198387649?ref=br_tf Facebook Page]

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[[Category:Fraternities]]

Sigma Chi

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Chi
|Letters=ΣΧ
|Abbreviation=Sigma Chi
|Founded=[[1855]] at Miami University (Ohio)
|Chap Type=Nu Nu
|Chap Founded=[[1894]]
|Motto="''In Hoc Signo Vinces''" 
"In This Sign You Shall Conquer"
|Symbol=The White Cross
|House=523 W. 113th St
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=edw2124@columbia.edu}}

[[File:sigchi.jpeg|thumb|The brothers of Sigma Chi]]

'''Sigma Chi''' (''pronounced "kai" not "chee"''), Nu Nu chapter, is one of the [[fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Sig Chi'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member) and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.) The chapter also earned a 3 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating.

==Service and Philanthropy==

“A Sigma Chi acknowledges and accepts personal responsibilities to his family, to the communities in which he lives and participates, and to those who are less fortunate. A Sigma Chi voluntarily contributes his time, talents, and resources to help build a better society.”

- The Norman Shield

==About Sigma Chi at Columbia==
'''Sigma Chi''' is primarily composed of [[football]] players. They are perhaps Columbia's most "regular university" type fraternity. It "features heavy drinking and girls that want to be seen with fraternity guys."

==External links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
*[http://www.wikileaks.org/wiki/The_secret_Ritual_of_Sigma_Chi,_2002 Secret ritual of Sigma Chi, via Wikileaks]

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Psi Upsilon

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Psi Upsilon
|Letters=ΨΥ
|Abbreviation=Psi U
|Founded=[[1833]] at Union College
|Chap Type=Lambda
|Chap Founded=[[1842]]
|Motto="Unto us has befallen a mighty friendship."
|Symbol=Owl
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=}}

'''Psi Upsilon''', Lambda chapter, is one of the [[fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Psi U'''.

In spring 2013 the chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

==Service & Philanthropy==
Psi Upsilon chapters are regular donors to the '''Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation''' as well as '''Men’s health research''' at the Columbia Medical School.

==About Psi U at Columbia==
'''Psi Upsilon''' was once known as being primarily for engineers and computer science majors. Since [[2004]], the fraternity has been "staging a comeback," and its most recent pledge classes have been primarily composed of [[Columbia College|CC]], rather than [[SEAS]], students. One of the "most storied fraternities at Columbia," Psi U has "produced several distinguished alumni, including several members of the Columbia [[Board of Trustees]]."

Founded on [[June 25]], [[1842]], the Lambda Chapter of Psi Upsilon is the oldest continuous fraternity on Columbia's campus. Although [[Alpha Delta Phi]] was founded earlier (in [[1836]]), it has "since become more of a literary society."

The Lambda house, located at 542 W [[Frat Row|114th Street]], across from Columbia's [[Carman Hall|Carman]] dormitory, was home to the Fraternity from [[1952]] to [[2012]], when the fraternity was evicted by the University. Before 1952, Psi U was housed in 627 W. 115th Street.

Psi U is "known for its annual 80s Party, an affection for/addiction to hookah, the excellent bartending abilities of its brothers, and the owl which once sat above its doorway."

==Notable members==
*[[Nicholas Murray Butler]] - University President
*[[Samuel Joseph Higginbottom]] - Onetime CEO of Rolls Royce and Eastern Air Lines
*[[Marcellus Hartley Dodge]] - Member of Columbia Board of Trustees and namesake for Dodge Hall and Dodge Gymnasium
*[[Patrick McGuire]] - OG, Varsity Show writer

== External links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.psiulambda.com/ Psi U Lambda website]

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[[Category:Fraternities]]

Psi Upsilon

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Psi Upsilon
|Letters=ΨΥ
|Abbreviation=Psi U
|Founded=[[1833]] at Union College
|Chap Type=Lambda
|Chap Founded=[[1842]]
|Motto="Unto us has befallen a mighty friendship."
|Symbol=Owl
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=}}

Psi Upsilon, Lambda chapter, is one of the [[fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname Psi U.

In spring 2013 the chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

==Service & Philanthropy==
Psi Upsilon chapters are regular donors to the '''Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation''' as well as '''Men’s health research''' at the Columbia Medical School.

==About Psi U at Columbia==
'''Psi Upsilon''' was once known as being primarily for engineers and computer science majors. Since [[2004]], the fraternity has been "staging a comeback," and its most recent pledge classes have been primarily composed of [[Columbia College|CC]], rather than [[SEAS]], students. One of the "most storied fraternities at Columbia," Psi U has "produced several distinguished alumni, including several members of the Columbia [[Board of Trustees]]."

Founded on [[June 25]], [[1842]], the Lambda Chapter of Psi Upsilon is the oldest continuous fraternity on Columbia's campus. Although [[Alpha Delta Phi]] was founded earlier (in [[1836]]), it has "since become more of a literary society."

The Lambda house, located at 542 W [[Frat Row|114th Street]], across from Columbia's [[Carman Hall|Carman]] dormitory, was home to the Fraternity from [[1952]] to [[2012]], when the fraternity was evicted by the University. Before 1952, Psi U was housed in 627 W. 115th Street.

Psi U is "known for its annual 80s Party, an affection for/addiction to hookah, the excellent bartending abilities of its brothers, and the owl which once sat above its doorway."

==Notable members==
*[[Nicholas Murray Butler]] - University President
*[[Samuel Joseph Higginbottom]] - Onetime CEO of Rolls Royce and Eastern Air Lines
*[[Marcellus Hartley Dodge]] - Member of Columbia Board of Trustees and namesake for Dodge Hall and Dodge Gymnasium
*[[Patrick McGuire]] - OG, Varsity Show writer

== External links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.psiulambda.com/ Psi U Lambda website]

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Phi Gamma Delta

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Phi Gamma Delta
|Letters=ΦΓΔ
|Abbreviation=Fiji
|Founded=[[1848]] at Jefferson College
|Chap Type=Omega
|Chap Founded=[[1866]]
|Motto="Φιλοτης Γλυκυτατη Δυναστεια" 
Friendship, the sweetest influence
|Symbol=Star Diamond
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=cc3157@columbia.edu}}

'''Phi Gamma Delta''', Omega chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Fiji'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and earned achievement awards in community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member) and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity).

In spring 2013 Beta earned a 5 (perfect) star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

==Service & Philanthropy==
FIJI’s national philanthropy is the United Service Organization (USO). USO is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States troops and their families.

==About Columbia Fiji==
Columbia had previously hosted one of the original chapters of the fraternity, having been founded as "Omega Chapter" in 1848.

Omega Fiji was "indisputably the most socially active fraternity on campus, providing generations of its Brothers and their guests a veritable oasis of cordial camaraderie, a revivifying outlier of genial companionship in the otherwise aridly inaffable wasteland that was, for far too long, the social desert that was Columbia."

It was reinstated into Columbia's Greek system after being suspended for seven years for "behavior that was not consistent with the standards of the Greek community" (aka the "high crime of tossing back a couple of cold ones"). <ref>[http://media.www.columbiaspectator.com/media/storage/paper865/news/2005/03/01/Opinion/Staff.Editorial.The.Old.Boys.Frat-2031526.shtml STAFF EDITORIAL: The Old Boys Frat] in the [[Spec]]</ref>

Despite being one of the only fraternities on campus without permanent housing, having lost its previous and long established home at 538 West 114 Street, the Columbia chapter "continues to operate and has succeeded in maintaining its membership."

One of the historical traditions at Fiji known to some outsiders was the painting of the fire hydrant across the street from their house on 114th street to mark the occasion of a brother deflowering one of Columbia's fair maidens. This hydrant, and the sidewalk surrounding it, over the years had developed a significant crust of paint.

==Alumni==
*[[Roone Arledge]], late CEO of the ABC Network
*[[Ralph Morgan]], co-founder and first president of the Screen Actor's Guild
*[[Jack Kerouac]], Beat Generation author
*[[Matthew Fox]], Actor, ''Lost''
*[[Neil Gorsuch]], co-founder of ''[[The Fed]]'' and federal court judge
*[[Edward Harris Klees]]

==Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Fraternities]]

Phi Gamma Delta

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Phi Gamma Delta
|Letters=ΦΓΔ
|Abbreviation=Fiji
|Founded=[[1848]] at Jefferson College
|Chap Type=Omega
|Chap Founded=[[1866]]
|Motto="Φιλοτης Γλυκυτατη Δυναστεια" 
Friendship, the sweetest influence
|Symbol=Star Diamond
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=cc3157@columbia.edu}}

'''Phi Gamma Delta''', Omega chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname Fiji.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and earned achievement awards in community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member) and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity).

In spring 2013 Beta earned a 5 (perfect) star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

==Service & Philanthropy==
FIJI’s national philanthropy is the United Service Organization (USO). USO is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States troops and their families.

==About Columbia Fiji==
Columbia had previously hosted one of the original chapters of the fraternity, having been founded as "Omega Chapter" in 1848.

Omega Fiji was "indisputably the most socially active fraternity on campus, providing generations of its Brothers and their guests a veritable oasis of cordial camaraderie, a revivifying outlier of genial companionship in the otherwise aridly inaffable wasteland that was, for far too long, the social desert that was Columbia."

It was reinstated into Columbia's Greek system after being suspended for seven years for "behavior that was not consistent with the standards of the Greek community" (aka the "high crime of tossing back a couple of cold ones"). <ref>[http://media.www.columbiaspectator.com/media/storage/paper865/news/2005/03/01/Opinion/Staff.Editorial.The.Old.Boys.Frat-2031526.shtml STAFF EDITORIAL: The Old Boys Frat] in the [[Spec]]</ref>

Despite being one of the only fraternities on campus without permanent housing, having lost its previous and long established home at 538 West 114 Street, the Columbia chapter "continues to operate and has succeeded in maintaining its membership."

One of the historical traditions at Fiji known to some outsiders was the painting of the fire hydrant across the street from their house on 114th street to mark the occasion of a brother deflowering one of Columbia's fair maidens. This hydrant, and the sidewalk surrounding it, over the years had developed a significant crust of paint.

==Alumni==
*[[Roone Arledge]], late CEO of the ABC Network
*[[Ralph Morgan]], co-founder and first president of the Screen Actor's Guild
*[[Jack Kerouac]], Beat Generation author
*[[Matthew Fox]], Actor, ''Lost''
*[[Neil Gorsuch]], co-founder of ''[[The Fed]]'' and federal court judge
*[[Edward Harris Klees]]

==Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

== References ==
<references />

{{Greek}}

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Beta Theta Pi

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Beta Theta Pi
|Letters=ΒΘΠ
|Abbreviation=Beta
|Founded=[[1839]] at Miami University (Ohio)
|Chap Type=Alpha Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1881]]
|Motto=A king our founder. 
|Symbol=Dragon, Star, Diamond
|House=550 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact= Angel Valle, lav2118@columbia.edu}}

'''Beta Theta Pi''', Alpha Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone on 114th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Beta'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

In spring 2013 Beta earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

Members are required to maintain a GPA above 3.2.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Brothers support Nourishing NYC, a not-for-profit community food program that strives to achieve “nutrition for all” in New York City. Beta’s house was also used to host “Burritos with Beta” where donated ingredients were used to prepare and serve Mexican food to Columbia students, with all proceeds going directly to charity.

The Beta house also serves as a hub for scholarly events, most notably through the “Brown Bag Symposium” program. Experts in a particular field of study are invited to the house to give a lecture on a topic of their choosing, followed by a Q&A and light refreshments. These lectures are open to the entire Columbia University population, so as to benefit the community at large as well as the Brotherhood. Most recently, the Alpha Alpha chapter hosted world-famous Japanologist Professor Donald Keene and East Asian studies expert Professor William de Bary as they discussed “Asian Humanities and the Core Curiculum.”

==About Beta at Columbia==
'''Beta Theta Pi''', which arrived at Columbia in [[1881]], is a fraternity on 114th Street.

Beta was removed from the Columbia Greek system in [[2000]] for charges of drug abuse, among other things. Members of the [[Class of 2006]] resurrected the troubled wrestling frat in [[2002]], as an organization primarily composed of students involved with student government. Members are now required to do community service and maintain a [[GPA]] above 3.2.

In September 2009 it was reported that Beta had the highest Greek Life GPA for the past three years. In the Spring Semester of 2009 the overall GPA was a 3.8 according to the [[Center for Greek Life]].

Recently, Beta has become a hub of [[Math]], [[Physics]], and [[Political Science]] Majors, as well as active musicians (given recent additions to their common spaces), hosting numerous music events and providing a practice space for several campus music groups. Beta is also one of the only fraternity houses to have its own pool table, cat, and dog.

== House ==

[[File:Beta.JPG|thumb|Beta's house]]

Beta Theta Pi was founded at Miami of Ohio in 1839 and its mission is to develop principled men to lead a principled life. The Columbia chapter was founded in 1881 and is one of 125 chapters of this international fraternity (www.betathetapi.org) The Beta brownstone on [[Frat Row|114th Street]] was for a long time the only fraternity [[brownstone]] not owned by Columbia, and has been the chapter house of Beta Theta Pi since 1933. The chapter house was acquired by the Betas in 1910 when the Theta chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa went inactive. Since 1933 the Betas have been a fixture of Greek life on 114th Street. The Beta house received a major renovation in 2005 and is now pretty teched out. For a while it was only fraternity [[brownstone]] not owned by Columbia, the Fiji house just down the block having been heisted by the Big Blue Loan Shark some years ago. In [[2009]], the alumni of [[ADP]] purchased their house from the University, as well.

The chapter motto selected in 1910 for the Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Theta Pi is “A King Our Founder”, which is a reference to Columbia’s founding as Kings College as well as a nod to the famous founding member William Raimond Baird. William Raimond Baird, Stevens, 1878/Columbia 1882 worked in uniting the Alpha Sigma Chi Fraternity to Beta Theta Pi and while in Law School he founded the Alpha Alpha chapter at Columbia. William Raimond Baird is known for being the preeminent researcher of all Greek life organizations and his collected works are found in the Baird Collection of Fraternal Literature at the New York Public Library.

The exterior of the building has been painted red, white, and blue since 1976. Until [[2012]], a quote from Dante was painted above the doorway: "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'entrate" (Abandon all hope, ye who enter here). In [[2013]], that quotation was repainted. The Italian is taken from the Bantam Classics paperback.

Famous Columbia Betas include:
Eddie Collins, 1907, MLB Baseball Player, Manager Red Sox, Baseball Hall of Fame, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Collins
Edward Whittemore, 1945, Chairman/CEO American Brands
Chet Forte, 1957, Director – ABC Monday Night Football, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Forte
Eric M. Javits, 1952, Ambassador, Oxford Cup Recipient , http://www.americanambassadors.org/members/eric-m-javits
Frank S. Hogan, 1922, Law 1924, District Attorney, County of New York, 1941-1973 (Hogan Hall at Columbia University is named after him) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Hogan

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Beta Theta Pi

2014-03-15T16:20:47Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Beta Theta Pi
|Letters=ΒΘΠ
|Abbreviation=Beta
|Founded=[[1839]] at Miami University (Ohio)
|Chap Type=Alpha Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1881]]
|Motto=A king our founder. 
|Symbol=Dragon, Star, Diamond
|House=550 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact= Angel Valle, lav2118@columbia.edu}}

'''Beta Theta Pi''', Alpha Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone on 114th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Beta'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and earned earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

In spring 2013 Beta earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating.

Members are required to maintain a GPA above 3.2.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Brothers support Nourishing NYC, a not-for-profit community food program that strives to achieve “nutrition for all” in New York City. Beta’s house was also used to host “Burritos with Beta” where donated ingredients were used to prepare and serve Mexican food to Columbia students, with all proceeds going directly to charity.

The Beta house also serves as a hub for scholarly events, most notably through the “Brown Bag Symposium” program. Experts in a particular field of study are invited to the house to give a lecture on a topic of their choosing, followed by a Q&A and light refreshments. These lectures are open to the entire Columbia University population, so as to benefit the community at large as well as the Brotherhood. Most recently, the Alpha Alpha chapter hosted world-famous Japanologist Professor Donald Keene and East Asian studies expert Professor William de Bary as they discussed “Asian Humanities and the Core Curiculum.”

==About Beta at Columbia==
'''Beta Theta Pi''', which arrived at Columbia in [[1881]], is a fraternity on 114th Street.

Beta was removed from the Columbia Greek system in [[2000]] for charges of drug abuse, among other things. Members of the [[Class of 2006]] resurrected the troubled wrestling frat in [[2002]], as an organization primarily composed of students involved with student government. Members are now required to do community service and maintain a [[GPA]] above 3.2.

In September 2009 it was reported that Beta had the highest Greek Life GPA for the past three years. In the Spring Semester of 2009 the overall GPA was a 3.8 according to the [[Center for Greek Life]].

Recently, Beta has become a hub of [[Math]], [[Physics]], and [[Political Science]] Majors, as well as active musicians (given recent additions to their common spaces), hosting numerous music events and providing a practice space for several campus music groups. Beta is also one of the only fraternity houses to have its own pool table, cat, and dog.

== House ==

[[File:Beta.JPG|thumb|Beta's house]]

Beta Theta Pi was founded at Miami of Ohio in 1839 and its mission is to develop principled men to lead a principled life. The Columbia chapter was founded in 1881 and is one of 125 chapters of this international fraternity (www.betathetapi.org) The Beta brownstone on [[Frat Row|114th Street]] was for a long time the only fraternity [[brownstone]] not owned by Columbia, and has been the chapter house of Beta Theta Pi since 1933. The chapter house was acquired by the Betas in 1910 when the Theta chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa went inactive. Since 1933 the Betas have been a fixture of Greek life on 114th Street. The Beta house received a major renovation in 2005 and is now pretty teched out. For a while it was only fraternity [[brownstone]] not owned by Columbia, the Fiji house just down the block having been heisted by the Big Blue Loan Shark some years ago. In [[2009]], the alumni of [[ADP]] purchased their house from the University, as well.

The chapter motto selected in 1910 for the Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Theta Pi is “A King Our Founder”, which is a reference to Columbia’s founding as Kings College as well as a nod to the famous founding member William Raimond Baird. William Raimond Baird, Stevens, 1878/Columbia 1882 worked in uniting the Alpha Sigma Chi Fraternity to Beta Theta Pi and while in Law School he founded the Alpha Alpha chapter at Columbia. William Raimond Baird is known for being the preeminent researcher of all Greek life organizations and his collected works are found in the Baird Collection of Fraternal Literature at the New York Public Library.

The exterior of the building has been painted red, white, and blue since 1976. Until [[2012]], a quote from Dante was painted above the doorway: "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'entrate" (Abandon all hope, ye who enter here). In [[2013]], that quotation was repainted. The Italian is taken from the Bantam Classics paperback.

Famous Columbia Betas include:
Eddie Collins, 1907, MLB Baseball Player, Manager Red Sox, Baseball Hall of Fame, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Collins
Edward Whittemore, 1945, Chairman/CEO American Brands
Chet Forte, 1957, Director – ABC Monday Night Football, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Forte
Eric M. Javits, 1952, Ambassador, Oxford Cup Recipient , http://www.americanambassadors.org/members/eric-m-javits
Frank S. Hogan, 1922, Law 1924, District Attorney, County of New York, 1941-1973 (Hogan Hall at Columbia University is named after him) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Hogan

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Beta Theta Pi

2014-03-15T16:20:34Z

Jlk2202:

{{Infobox greek
|Name=Beta Theta Pi
|Letters=ΒΘΠ
|Abbreviation=Beta
|Founded=[[1839]] at Miami University (Ohio)
|Chap Type=Alpha Alpha
|Chap Founded=[[1881]]
|Motto=A king our founder. 
|Symbol=Dragon, Star, Diamond
|House=550 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact= Angel Valle, lav2118@columbia.edu}}

'''Beta Theta Pi''', Alpha Alpha chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone on 114th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Beta'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and earned earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

In spring 2013 Beta earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating]].

Members are required to maintain a GPA above 3.2.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Brothers support Nourishing NYC, a not-for-profit community food program that strives to achieve “nutrition for all” in New York City. Beta’s house was also used to host “Burritos with Beta” where donated ingredients were used to prepare and serve Mexican food to Columbia students, with all proceeds going directly to charity.

The Beta house also serves as a hub for scholarly events, most notably through the “Brown Bag Symposium” program. Experts in a particular field of study are invited to the house to give a lecture on a topic of their choosing, followed by a Q&A and light refreshments. These lectures are open to the entire Columbia University population, so as to benefit the community at large as well as the Brotherhood. Most recently, the Alpha Alpha chapter hosted world-famous Japanologist Professor Donald Keene and East Asian studies expert Professor William de Bary as they discussed “Asian Humanities and the Core Curiculum.”

==About Beta at Columbia==
'''Beta Theta Pi''', which arrived at Columbia in [[1881]], is a fraternity on 114th Street.

Beta was removed from the Columbia Greek system in [[2000]] for charges of drug abuse, among other things. Members of the [[Class of 2006]] resurrected the troubled wrestling frat in [[2002]], as an organization primarily composed of students involved with student government. Members are now required to do community service and maintain a [[GPA]] above 3.2.

In September 2009 it was reported that Beta had the highest Greek Life GPA for the past three years. In the Spring Semester of 2009 the overall GPA was a 3.8 according to the [[Center for Greek Life]].

Recently, Beta has become a hub of [[Math]], [[Physics]], and [[Political Science]] Majors, as well as active musicians (given recent additions to their common spaces), hosting numerous music events and providing a practice space for several campus music groups. Beta is also one of the only fraternity houses to have its own pool table, cat, and dog.

== House ==

[[File:Beta.JPG|thumb|Beta's house]]

Beta Theta Pi was founded at Miami of Ohio in 1839 and its mission is to develop principled men to lead a principled life. The Columbia chapter was founded in 1881 and is one of 125 chapters of this international fraternity (www.betathetapi.org) The Beta brownstone on [[Frat Row|114th Street]] was for a long time the only fraternity [[brownstone]] not owned by Columbia, and has been the chapter house of Beta Theta Pi since 1933. The chapter house was acquired by the Betas in 1910 when the Theta chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa went inactive. Since 1933 the Betas have been a fixture of Greek life on 114th Street. The Beta house received a major renovation in 2005 and is now pretty teched out. For a while it was only fraternity [[brownstone]] not owned by Columbia, the Fiji house just down the block having been heisted by the Big Blue Loan Shark some years ago. In [[2009]], the alumni of [[ADP]] purchased their house from the University, as well.

The chapter motto selected in 1910 for the Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Theta Pi is “A King Our Founder”, which is a reference to Columbia’s founding as Kings College as well as a nod to the famous founding member William Raimond Baird. William Raimond Baird, Stevens, 1878/Columbia 1882 worked in uniting the Alpha Sigma Chi Fraternity to Beta Theta Pi and while in Law School he founded the Alpha Alpha chapter at Columbia. William Raimond Baird is known for being the preeminent researcher of all Greek life organizations and his collected works are found in the Baird Collection of Fraternal Literature at the New York Public Library.

The exterior of the building has been painted red, white, and blue since 1976. Until [[2012]], a quote from Dante was painted above the doorway: "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'entrate" (Abandon all hope, ye who enter here). In [[2013]], that quotation was repainted. The Italian is taken from the Bantam Classics paperback.

Famous Columbia Betas include:
Eddie Collins, 1907, MLB Baseball Player, Manager Red Sox, Baseball Hall of Fame, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Collins
Edward Whittemore, 1945, Chairman/CEO American Brands
Chet Forte, 1957, Director – ABC Monday Night Football, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Forte
Eric M. Javits, 1952, Ambassador, Oxford Cup Recipient , http://www.americanambassadors.org/members/eric-m-javits
Frank S. Hogan, 1922, Law 1924, District Attorney, County of New York, 1941-1973 (Hogan Hall at Columbia University is named after him) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Hogan

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Fraternities]]

Delta Gamma

2014-03-14T19:18:29Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Delta Gamma
|Letters=ΔΓ
|Abbreviation=DG
|Founded=[[1873]] at Lewis School for Girls 
|Chap Type=Zeta Theta
|Chap Founded=[[1989]]
|Motto="Do Good" 
|Symbol=Anchor
|House=552 W 113th
|Gov Board=[[Panhellenic Council|Panhel]]
|Contact=ztpresidentdg@gmail.com}}

'''Delta Gamma''', Zeta Theta chapter, is one of the [[sororities]] recognized by the [[Panhellenic Council]]. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The sorority more commonly goes by its nickname '''DG'''.

In spring 2013 the chapter earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and was awarded the ALPHA Standard’s '''Highest Achievement Award''' from the [[Inter Greek Council]] (along with [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]]) for outperforming every Greek organization on the standards, i.e. academics (high average GPA), community service (amount of total hours/ average hours per individual), campus involvement (amount of sisters involved in other campus activities), leadership development (amount of sisters in campus leadership positions), philanthropy (amount donated and scale of events hosted), housing behavior, and alumni information.

The chapter also earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2012, along with achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

DG has consistently been one of the top fundraisers for Relay for Life. The chapter has traditionally partnered with [[Sig Ep]] for the event; in 2012 the team raised $5,421 and in 2013 they raised $6,104.

In fall 2013 DG's annual "Anchor Splash" fundraising event raised $6190.50 for '''Service for Sight.'''

Out of the 147 Delta Gamma chapters nationwide, Columbia’s Zeta Theta chapter was listed as having the fourth highest GPA for fall 2013.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Delta Gamma’s philanthropic work is focused on '''Service for Sight.''' Service for Sight promotes sight preservation and provides aid to those who suffer from visual impairments.

The '''Delta Gamma Foundation''' has given over $3.15 million in Service for Sight grants to organizations and schools that share this mission. DG at Columbia donates funds, glasses, and audio books to programs that offer aid to those who suffer from visual impairments. It also hosts events each semester that raise money and awareness for Service for Sight.

'''Annual DG philanthropy events'''
*In the fall DG hosts '''Anchor Splash'''. Anchor Splash is a night in which teams of Columbia fraternity men perform synchronized swimming routines and compete in relay races. Fall 2013's event raised $6190.50 for Service for Sight.
*In the spring DG holds its annual '''Anchor Bake Sale''', where it sells baked goods around campus. DG also hosts '''Delta Glam,''' which is a fashion show that features members of the Columbia Greek community. All proceeds go to Service for Sight.

In addition to supporting Service for Sight, DG also supports various other philanthropic organizations on campus and makes an effort to “Do Good” every day, as this is the sorority’s motto.

==Bias News Coverage==
Despite the fact that Columbia's Delta Gamma chapter is, tangibly speaking, one of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money it raises for philanthropy, hours it dedicates to community service, employment help it offers members, and support it provides to fellow campus organizations, no campus news source has ever published an article detailing the positive ways in which DG contributes to society.

Campus news sources have never released a story about the fact that DG contributes more in terms of collective philanthropy donations and community service hours than nearly every other campus organization. (Ex: The chapter raised $6190.50 for Service for Sight at their fall 2013 Anchor Splash event. They also raised $6,104 with [[Sig Ep]] for [[Relay for Life]] in spring 2013.)

[[Bwog]] receives newsletters with information on upcoming philanthropy events hosted by DG but chooses not to advertise these events.

===="Leaked" Pages from DG New Member Packet====
In February 2014 [[Bwog]] found pages from a DG new member packet in an unspecified printer. Despite the fact that all information in these pages is not only public but in fact publicized by the national organization, Bwog claimed to have "perused the shit out of" the pages. One could argue that this was because of an unexplainable obsession with the organization.[http://bwog.com/2014/02/11/pages-from-the-dg-new-member-packet/]

== External Links ==
* [http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/deltagamma/Delta_Gamma/Home.html DG chapter website]
* [http://www.deltagamma.org/ DG national website]

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Sororities]]

ALPHA Standards of Excellence

2014-03-14T17:59:52Z

Jlk2202:

The '''ALPHA Standards of Excellence'''—'''ALPHA Standards''' for short—is a rating system for [[Fraternities and sororities]].

The Standards are a Columbia University initiative that was instituted to uphold and promote community standards of philanthropy, service, and fraternal development. The ongoing recognition of Columbia [[fraternities and sororities]] in the [[Inter Greek Council]] depends on their meeting or exceeding the requirements of these standards

Examples of ALPHA Standards include organizing large-scale philanthropy events, holding educational workshops, and organizing leadership development programs.

ALPHA ratings score [[fraternities and sororities]] according to academics (average GPA), community service (amount of total hours/ average hours per individual), campus involvement (amount of members involved in other campus activities), leadership development (amount of members in campus leadership positions), philanthropy (amount donated and scale of events hosted), housing behavior (if applicable), and alumni information. <ref>http://www.wikicu.com/File:2013_ALPHA_Standards_Checklist.xls</ref>. Organizations receive one to five stars, though no organization has ever received below three stars. Chapters that exceed the standards and make a significantly large positive impact on their campus and community, while fulfilling their organization’s mission and vision, are rewarded by Columbia’s Office of Residential Programs.

The ALPHA Standards are reviewed by a panel of administrators and unaffiliated students, and administered by [[Student Affairs]]<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority/alphas</ref>. This is a more open review system than the closed, student-run system known as the[[Greek Judicial Board]], in which members of the Greek community elected into judicial positions by representatives from every chapter serve as the review board.

==Examples of ALPHA Standards==
==='''Educational Standards'''===
Chapters must complete educational workshops and events on topics like sexual violence, drugs & alcohol, criminal liability & basic legal concepts, and risk management & insurance coverage.
They also must host two workshops or shared experiences of their choice: the first must develop critical thinking skills, and the second must develop skills and understanding in leadership, communication, and membership.

==='''Philanthropy & Community Service'''===
Chapters must organize and execute a large-scale event that benefits an organization of their choice. Over 60% of a chapter’s members must participate in at least one of the philanthropy events sponsored by other Inter-Greek Council organizations. In addition to this, all Greek individuals must complete at least 10 hours of community service per semester.

==='''Involvement on Campus'''===
Chapters must collaborate with a non-Greek campus organization to plan and execute a large-scale event consisting of an educational program or leadership workshop. Over 60% of a chapter must be involved in another non-Greek student organization. Chapters must also have members who hold executive officer positions in recognized non-Greek student organizations.

==History of the ALPHA Standards==

The Standards were developed in the fall of [[2009]] and enacted shortly after [[Operation Ivy League]] in [[2010]].

The first ratings came down in [[2012]], according to which [[PsiU]] and [[KDR]] were put on probation<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/04/13/alpha-standards-results-met-mix-pride-concern</ref>. After the multiple Greek scandals of 2012-2013, the ALPHA Standards got beefed the hell up—according to [[The Lion]], "If the 2011 spread were to be used today, as many as seven Greek organizations would be in danger of losing housing"<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/greek-life-at-columbia/</ref>.

The increase in the comprehensiveness of the ALPHA Standards, along with the arrival of new director of Fraternity & Sorority Life Brad Badgley in fall 2013, has significantly improved Greek Life at Columbia. The new standards set principals that require that Greeks make significant positive contributions to their community and conduct themselves in a manner representative of the vision and mission of their respective chapter.

The Student Life page describing ALPHA standards states that "those earning five stars will receive the ALPHA status" <ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority/alphas</ref>.

==Trivia==

After the [[Brownstone Review Committee]] decided not to award [[AEPi]] a brownstone ''despite its ALPHA status'', J-Board chairman Matthew Renick sent a hot-headed/whiny email to, well, everyone involved, announcing his resignation <ref>http://bwog.com/2012/12/03/chairman-of-greek-judicial-board-resigns/</ref>.

==External Links==
* [http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/2014%20ALPHA%20Standards%20Checklist.xls The 2014 ALPHA Standards checklist]
* [http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority/alphas The application for serving on the ALPHA panel]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/02/28/greek-all-stars Spec editorial saying that ALPHA standards are unfair and too strict]
* [http://www.wikicu.com/File:ALPHA_Standards_of_Excellence_2013.pdf The 2013 document about the ALPHA ratings]
* [http://www.wikicu.com/File:Risk_MGMT_ALPHA.pdf A Risk Management form for ALPHA ratings]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/02/24/greek-orgs-receive-alpha-standards-results A 2012 Spec article announcing the first assignation of ALPHA standards]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/04/13/alpha-standards-results-met-mix-pride-concern A 2012 Spec article about the same, with quotes from Greek organizations]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

ALPHA Standards of Excellence

2014-03-14T17:59:40Z

Jlk2202:

The '''ALPHA Standards of Excellence'''—'''ALPHA Standards''' for short—is a rating system for [[Fraternities and sororities]].

The Standards are a Columbia University initiative that was instituted to uphold and promote community standards of philanthropy, service, and fraternal development. The ongoing recognition of Columbia [[fraternities and sororities]] in the [[Inter Greek Council]] depends on their meeting or exceeding the requirements of these standards

Examples of ALPHA Standards include organizing large-scale philanthropy events, holding educational workshops, and organizing leadership development programs.

ALPHA ratings score [[fraternities and sororities]] according to academics (high average GPA), community service (amount of total hours/ average hours per individual), campus involvement (amount of members involved in other campus activities), leadership development (amount of members in campus leadership positions), philanthropy (amount donated and scale of events hosted), housing behavior (if applicable), and alumni information. <ref>http://www.wikicu.com/File:2013_ALPHA_Standards_Checklist.xls</ref>. Organizations receive one to five stars, though no organization has ever received below three stars. Chapters that exceed the standards and make a significantly large positive impact on their campus and community, while fulfilling their organization’s mission and vision, are rewarded by Columbia’s Office of Residential Programs.

The ALPHA Standards are reviewed by a panel of administrators and unaffiliated students, and administered by [[Student Affairs]]<ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority/alphas</ref>. This is a more open review system than the closed, student-run system known as the[[Greek Judicial Board]], in which members of the Greek community elected into judicial positions by representatives from every chapter serve as the review board.

==Examples of ALPHA Standards==
==='''Educational Standards'''===
Chapters must complete educational workshops and events on topics like sexual violence, drugs & alcohol, criminal liability & basic legal concepts, and risk management & insurance coverage.
They also must host two workshops or shared experiences of their choice: the first must develop critical thinking skills, and the second must develop skills and understanding in leadership, communication, and membership.

==='''Philanthropy & Community Service'''===
Chapters must organize and execute a large-scale event that benefits an organization of their choice. Over 60% of a chapter’s members must participate in at least one of the philanthropy events sponsored by other Inter-Greek Council organizations. In addition to this, all Greek individuals must complete at least 10 hours of community service per semester.

==='''Involvement on Campus'''===
Chapters must collaborate with a non-Greek campus organization to plan and execute a large-scale event consisting of an educational program or leadership workshop. Over 60% of a chapter must be involved in another non-Greek student organization. Chapters must also have members who hold executive officer positions in recognized non-Greek student organizations.

==History of the ALPHA Standards==

The Standards were developed in the fall of [[2009]] and enacted shortly after [[Operation Ivy League]] in [[2010]].

The first ratings came down in [[2012]], according to which [[PsiU]] and [[KDR]] were put on probation<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/04/13/alpha-standards-results-met-mix-pride-concern</ref>. After the multiple Greek scandals of 2012-2013, the ALPHA Standards got beefed the hell up—according to [[The Lion]], "If the 2011 spread were to be used today, as many as seven Greek organizations would be in danger of losing housing"<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/greek-life-at-columbia/</ref>.

The increase in the comprehensiveness of the ALPHA Standards, along with the arrival of new director of Fraternity & Sorority Life Brad Badgley in fall 2013, has significantly improved Greek Life at Columbia. The new standards set principals that require that Greeks make significant positive contributions to their community and conduct themselves in a manner representative of the vision and mission of their respective chapter.

The Student Life page describing ALPHA standards states that "those earning five stars will receive the ALPHA status" <ref>http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority/alphas</ref>.

==Trivia==

After the [[Brownstone Review Committee]] decided not to award [[AEPi]] a brownstone ''despite its ALPHA status'', J-Board chairman Matthew Renick sent a hot-headed/whiny email to, well, everyone involved, announcing his resignation <ref>http://bwog.com/2012/12/03/chairman-of-greek-judicial-board-resigns/</ref>.

==External Links==
* [http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/sites/dsa/files/forms/2014%20ALPHA%20Standards%20Checklist.xls The 2014 ALPHA Standards checklist]
* [http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/fraternity_sorority/alphas The application for serving on the ALPHA panel]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/02/28/greek-all-stars Spec editorial saying that ALPHA standards are unfair and too strict]
* [http://www.wikicu.com/File:ALPHA_Standards_of_Excellence_2013.pdf The 2013 document about the ALPHA ratings]
* [http://www.wikicu.com/File:Risk_MGMT_ALPHA.pdf A Risk Management form for ALPHA ratings]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/02/24/greek-orgs-receive-alpha-standards-results A 2012 Spec article announcing the first assignation of ALPHA standards]
* [http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/04/13/alpha-standards-results-met-mix-pride-concern A 2012 Spec article about the same, with quotes from Greek organizations]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek life]]

Thetagate

2014-03-14T17:21:24Z

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[[File:Thetaone-140x250.jpg|thumb|Thetagate]]

'''Thetagate''' was a spring [[2014]] [[scandals|scandal]].

Since many of the girls in [[Kappa Alpha Theta]] are, stereotypically speaking, attractive white girls and therefore fun to Facebook stalk by those less content with their lives and physical appearances, [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] were very excited in [[2014]] when their Facebook stalking resulted in finding pictures of Theta girls dressed up as Mexicans (i.e. wearing sombrero hats and fake mustaches. See photo at right). The girls' costumes were similar to what Chicano Caucas, A.K.A. the group claiming to be offended by the photographs, wears and promotes at their events.

Thetagate was an incredible opportunity for both [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] since people less content with their physical appearances and life situations are highly attracted to stories like these. The story attracted a tremendous amount of media attention towards the publications and individual journalists involved.

Since the event Columbia's Theta chapter has worked to increase cultural awareness and education among both their chapter and community as a whole. Just one week after the Facebook stalking (and resulting articles) occurred, an event was co-hosted between [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]] and [[Onyx]] Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

Campus news sources did not publicize this event.

==Play-by-play of the Event==

Theta sisters dressed up as Mexicans (see photo at right) for an Olympics-themed party with [[Sig Ep]] (which avoided the scandal because the brothers requested that they represent only their own nation.) <ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref>

Campus press got its teeth into it, and there was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref>. [[Spec]] wrote about it, including almost no context—only the Mexican-costume photos found while Facebook stalking—before adding more information<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref>.

Statements were released by the [[IGC]] and [[Dean Martinez]] and the [[Chicano Caucus]]<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/statement-from-terry-martinez-on-the-mixer-controversy/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/24/dean-martinez-responds-to-theta/</ref>. A "bias-related response team" consisting of Student Affairs, Multicultural Affairs, and fraternity and sorority life worked to address the incident.

[[Bwog]] then posted photos of Chicano Caucus members dressed as Mexican stereotypes and set it against their own statement about Thetagate<ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/24/chicano-caucus-at-glass-house-rocks/</ref>. Chicano Caucus subsequently released another statement<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/chicano-caucus-releases-statement-on-glass-house-rocks-photos/</ref>.

Katie Baker, CC '15 and Theta president, resigned over the photos<ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/theta-organization-website-removes-katie-barclays-name/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/26/theta-president-resigns/</ref>.

==Biased News Coverage==
Despite the fact that Columbia's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is, tangibly speaking, one of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money it raises for philanthropy, hours it dedicates to community service, employment help it offers members, and support it provides to fellow campus organizations, no campus news source has ever published an article detailing the positive ways in which Theta contributes to society.

Campus news sources have never released a story about the fact that Theta contributes more in terms of collective philanthropy donations and community service hours than any other Greek organization and nearly every other campus organization. (Ex: The chapter raised $15,218 for Relay for Life in 2013, more than any other individual campus organization in Columbia history.)

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek scandals]]

Kappa Alpha Theta

2014-03-14T17:16:19Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Kappa Alpha Theta
|Letters=ΚΑΘ
|Abbreviation=Theta
|Founded=[[1879]] at DePauw 
|Chap Type=Epsilon Upsilon
|Chap Founded=[[1986]]
|Motto= 
|Symbol=Kite and Twin Stars
|House=534 W. 114th
|Gov Board=[[Panhellenic Council|Panhel]]
|Contact=rof2103@columbia.edu}}

'''Kappa Alpha Theta''', Epsilon Upsilon chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Sororities|sororities]] recognized by the [[Panhellenic Council]]. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone at 534 W. 114th St.

The chapter earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2013 and received a Special Achievement in Community Service award for their community service actions taking place that year, which exceeded that of every other chapter in amount of funds raised and hours dedicated.

The chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2012 and was awarded Outstanding Panhellenic Chapter by the [[Inter Greek Council]]. The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

The chapter also earned the Chapter of the Year award in 2010.

Theta has consistently been one of the top fundraisers for Relay for Life. The Columbia chapter raised $11,898 in 2012 and $15,218 in spring 2013.

==Service & Philanthropy==

Theta’s national philanthropy, '''Court Appointed Special Advocates (or C.A.S.A.)''' is supported by every Theta chapter world-wide. C.A.S.A. is a unique organization that trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in court proceedings. They provide valuable advisory information to judges and juries and very often also become trusted friends, mentors, and advisors, lending children the support they need during what can be a process filled with stress and uncertainty.

In addition to C.A.S.A., Kappa Alpha Theta chapters support '''the Theta Foundation.''' The mission of the Theta Foundation is to secure and manage resources for the education, leadership, and philanthropic programs of the Fraternity and for the scholastic, professional, and service pursuits of its members to help them reach their fullest potential and make a difference in the world. In short, it is an organization by Thetas for Thetas.

Theta’s philanthropy events, each held once per academic year, are open to the entire campus and have raised thousands of dollars for their philanthropies to date. The events are meant to foster a sense of both Greek and campus-wide community while promoting the cause of and raising money for Theta’s national philanthropy.

==Biased News Coverage==
Despite the fact that Columbia's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is, tangibly speaking, one of the highest performing campus organizations in terms of the amount of money it raises for philanthropy, hours it dedicates to community service, employment help it offers members, and support it provides to fellow campus organizations, no campus news source has ever published an article detailing the positive ways in which Theta contributes to society.

Campus news sources have never released a story about the fact that Theta contributes more in terms of collective philanthropy donations and community service hours than any other Greek organization and nearly every other campus organization. (Ex: The chapter raised $15,218 for Relay for Life in 2013.)

===Thetagate===
Since many of the girls in Theta are, stereotypically speaking, attractive white girls and therefore fun to Facebook stalk by those less content with their lives and physical appearances, [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] were very excited in [[2014]] when their Facebook stalking resulted in finding pictures of Theta girls dressed up as Mexicans (i.e. wearing sombrero hats and fake mustaches.) The girls' costumes were similar to what Chicano Caucas, A.K.A. the group claiming to be offended by the photographs, wears and promotes at their events. There was a minor [[scandals|scandal]]<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/news/2014/02/23/facebook-photos-show-kappa-alpha-theta-members-dressed-mexicans-other-nationalities</ref><ref>http://columbialion.com/blog/kappa-alpha-theta-members-dress-up-as-mexican-stereotypes-for-beer-olympics/</ref><ref>http://bwog.com/2014/02/23/mixer-mix-up/</ref> that resulted.

[[Thetagate]] was an incredible opportunity for both [[Columbia Spectator]] and [[Bwog]] since people less content with their physical appearances and life situations are highly attracted to stories like these. The story attracted a tremendous amount of media attention towards the publications and individual journalists involved.

Since the event Columbia's Theta chapter has worked to increase cultural awareness and education among both their chapter and community as a whole. Just one week after the Facebook stalking (and resulting articles) occurred, an event was co-hosted between [[Lambda Phi Epsilon]] and [[Onyx]] Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

Campus news sources did not publicize this event.

== External links ==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]
* [http://www.columbiatheta.com/Kappa_Alpha_Theta_-_Epsilon_Upsilon_chapter_-_Columbia_University/home.html Kappa Alpha Theta CU chapter website]
* [http://www.kappaalphatheta.org/ Theta national website]

==References==
<references/>

{{Greek}}
[[Category:Sororities]]

Sigma Phi Epsilon

2014-03-14T17:16:07Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Sigma Phi Epsilon
|Letters=ΣΦΕ
|Abbreviation=SigEP
|Founded=[[1901]] at Richmond College
|Chap Type=Phi
|Chap Founded=[[1993]]
|Motto="Building Balanced Men"
|Symbol=Golden Heart
|House=None
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=aws2138@columbia.edu}}
'''Sigma Phi Epsilon''', Phi chapter, is one of the fraternities recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies a brownstone located on 113th St (between Broadway and Amsterdam) that is identifiable by its red doors. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname [[Sig Ep]].

The chapter earned a 5 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2013 and received a Special Achievement in Philanthropy award for their philanthropy actions taking place that year, which exceeded that of every other chapter.

The chapter earned a 4 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating in spring 2012 and earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), and academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4).

Sig Ep has consistently been one of the top fundraisers for Relay for Life. The chapter has traditionally partnered with [[Delta Gamma]] for the event; in 2012 the team raised $5,421 and in 2013 they raised $6,104.

==Service & Philanthropy==
*Every year Sig Ep hosts two “Red Parties” to raise funds for '''YouthAIDS'''. YouthAIDS is an HIV/AIDS fundraising and awareness campaign of PSI targeting young people aged 15-24. These events are tremendously successful; the fraternity raises upwards of $2000 for the cause with the support of hundreds of Columbia students.
*Sig Ep at Columbia has a strong tradition of commitment to service. The chapter has worked with the Columbia administration to begin the '''Columbia Community Outreach program (CCO)'''. COO is a major annual service event for the entire undergraduate community that incorporates dozens of service projects throughout the city. Sig Ep also regularly participates in '''Relay for Life''', a day of community activities and games dedicated to funding cancer research. The Columbia chapter has raised over $5,000 in past years.
*Sig Ep also works various other philanthropic endeavors throughout the year. In the 2012-2013 academic year, the chapter supported Engineers Without Borders, several New York area pre-schools, New York Cares, the Hunger Project, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

==About Sig Ep==
The fraternity operates operates the "Balanced Man Program" and scholarship, which is based on being a Gentleman, Athlete, Leader, and Scholar. The NY Phi chapter consists of approximately 60 Brothers. Brothers are involved in [[CCSC]], [[ESC]], [[University Senate]], [[Crew|rowing]], [[rugby]], [[soccer]], [[football]], [[tennis]], and, most recently, [[Squash|varsity squash]]. Nationally, Sigma Phi Epsilon is the largest Fraternity, and has the highest GPA of any national fraternity.

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Fraternities]]

GREEK BΣΔΤS scandal

2014-03-14T17:10:06Z

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In fall 2013 [[SDT]]'s annual '''GREEK BΣΔΤS''' talent show fundraiser raised over $5,000 for Prevent Child Abuse America.

Nonetheless, [[Bwog]] was very excited to use the event as an opportunity to report on some pretty irrelevant and minor drama. Bwog never reported on the fact that the event raised over $5,000 for Prevent Child Abuse America.

GREEK BΣΔΤS is an annual "talent show" hosted by [[SDT]] as part of their charity work, because that's how Greek life works. The dubiously named event is held to support the prevention of child abuse, supporting Prevent Child Abuse America.

In 2013, the brothers of [[Lambda]] performed Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake's destined-to-be-a-classic hit "Holy Grail." While rapping Jay's verse, one of the brothers allegedly used the n-word, which is part of the lyrics, though some souls argued that he just said "neighbor" and everyone misheard. Attendees were quite upset, notably dance group [[Onyx.]] There was a "face-off," as Onyx tried to get SDT to disqualify the group. However, the SDT talent show judges had already submitted the scores for Lambda's performance and, like, GREEK BΣΔΤS is a really serious event with strict rules so once those scores were marked they could not be disqualified.<ref>http://bwog.com/2013/11/12/greek-beats-causes-a-stir/</ref>

Since the event all parties involved have worked together to increase cultural awareness and education among both their organization and community as a whole.

According to a reporter who was not at the event and most likely never spoke to anyone who was there, "lots of people on all sides of the issue were crying."

Then, as has been the trend, both Lambda and Onyx released statements both calling each other out and apologizing, but mostly calling each other out<ref>http://bwog.com/2013/11/12/greek-b%CF%83%CE%B4%CF%84s-words-from-onyx-and-lambda/</ref> SDT was saved from having to make a comment by national rules--they cannot say anything publicly without explicit permission from the national organization.

According to a reporter who was not there and most likely did not speak to many people involved, "lots of feelings were hurt."

==Results of the Event==
Since the event all parties involved have worked together to increase cultural awareness and education among both their organization and community as a whole.

In March an event was co-hosted between Lambda Phi Epsilon and Onyx Dance Troupe entitled "No Harm Intended: A Discussion on Microaggressions and Their Unintended Consequences". The event included award-winning speaker and microaggressions expert Prof. Kevin Nadal, who spoke about forms of discrimination that are difficult to address because they are: subtle, which makes them hard to recognize and easy to trivialize; unintentional, which leads offenders to believe they have done nothing wrong; and so ingrained in our media and culture so as to have become unnoticeable.

Campus news sources did not publicize this event.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Greek scandals]]

Delta Sigma Phi

2014-03-14T15:25:11Z

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{{Infobox greek
|Name=Delta Sigma Phi
|Letters=ΔΣΦ
|Abbreviation=Delta Sig
|Founded=[[1899]] at [[City College]]
|Chap Type=Beta
|Chap Founded=[[1902]]
|Motto="Better Men, Better Lives"
|Symbol=Sphinx
|House=531 W. 113th
|Gov Board=[[Interfraternal Council|IFC]]
|Contact=deltasig@columbia.edu}}

'''Delta Sigma Phi''', Beta chapter, is one of the [[:Category:Fraternities|fraternities]] recognized by the Interfraternity Council. The chapter currently occupies occupies a brownstone at 113th St. The fraternity more commonly goes by its nickname '''Delta Sig'''or '''DSig'''.

In spring 2012 the chapter earned a 5 star ALPHA Standards of Excellence rating and earned the '''Outstanding Interfraternity Council Chapter''' award from the Inter Greek Council.

The chapter also earned achievement awards in philanthropy (presented to chapters that raise over $60 per member), community service (presented to chapters that complete over 20 service hours per member), academics (presented to chapters that have an average GPA above 3.4), and campus involvement (presented to chapters where over 60% are involved in another campus activity.)

These were all of the awards that chapters could possibly receive that year.

In spring 2013 Delta Sig earned a 3 star [[ALPHA Standards of Excellence]] rating and raised over $1,000 for [[Relay for Life]]. The chapter also raised $1,175 for [[Relay for Life]] in spring 2012.

==Service & Philanthropy==
The Fraternity has adopted the American Red Cross as its national philanthropy. Members are urged to support the endeavors of the non-profit and raise funds. During the Spring semester we host a date auction and all money raised is donated to support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

==About Delta Sig==
The Columbia chapter of Delta Sig is the Beta Chapter, the second chapter of Delta Sig. Although the chapter, founded in 1902, was inactive for most of the [[:Category:20th century|20th century]], it was reestablished at Columbia in [[2001]].

== Membership ==
Delta Sig is "one of the few (if not only) fraternities not implicitly affiliated with a sports team, with the possible exception of [[Beta]]. Brothers are, however, heavily involved in extracurricular activities; they are heavily represented in the Economic and Political Science societies, with many members writing for the CPR, the Helvidius society, and the Columbia Economics society. Their members also participate in a number of a-capella groups, such as Sharp and Uptown Vocal, and include many musicians. The members of Delta Sig at Columbia were also featured in the Style section of GQ, where they wore snooty blazers and bro-ed out."

Their membership is "fairly large (about 80-85 members at any given time). They have received a reputation of accepting largely prep school kids, though Delta Sigs deny this as a defining trait of membership."

In the Greek world, "Delta Sig is close to all the sororities but is closest to [[Delta Gamma|DG]] and [[Delta Sigma Theta|Theta]]."

The fraternity "consistently holds executive positions in the InterFraternity Council and Judicial Board, helping to shape Greek formals and mediate the "War on Fun"."

== Tradition ==
The fraternity of course has its secret rituals, signs, and symbols, and yet the chapter has established a few other unique ones. Beer Olympics, Alumni Beer & Wings, and Alumni Breakfast at [[Homecoming]] are a few ways for alumni to participate. The fraternity also plans ski trips to Killington and occasionally Vancouver. Members generally participate in an annual or semesterly pong tournament, casino night, and sorority dinner night. Members throw a New Years Eve party, with the host location varying year to year. Other traditions include DG-Delta Sig intramural soccer or volleyball.

== Events ==
Parties that kick off the new fall semester include the annual Green Party, Around the World, and mixers with each sorority. Pledges also plan an event; past pledge events have included secret crush parties. More recently, Delta Sig has co-hosted events with charities, corporations, TV/film, and energy drink companies. Delta Sig has also worked with neighborhood business owners to negotiate additional spaces for students aside from neighborhood staples like the Pourhouse-Canons-1020-Heights of MoHi. These locations have included: Mona ([[Pourhouse|Pourhouse's]] precursor, closed [[2006]]), Village Pourhouse (better suited to unoffical events), [[Il Cibreo]] (shortly after [[Pertutti]], [[Campo|Campo's]] precursor, closed), [[Vareli]] (parties there are financially agreeable, but better suited to private events), and more recently, [[Mel's Burger Bar]].

Its main campus philanthropic contributions include fundraising for [[CCO]] and [[Relay for Life]]. The fraternity holds "one of the best fundraisers for CU [[Dance Marathon]]," which is the annual Date Auction held in [[Roone Arledge]].

== Real Estate Controversy ==
There was some speculation that the fraternity acquired its current home on 113th street due to the connections its members had with Columbia. Zeta Psi had been kicked out of the house by Columbia because of falling membership and improper maintenance of facilities, and nine applications, including Alpha Chi Omega, were sent in for review. It is alleged that Josh Milstein (DSP '10) and Jeff Witten (DSP '10), whose fathers are [[Trustees]] of the university, and whose families have made substantial contributions to Columbia, had some play in Delta Sig's real estate coup.<ref>http://bwog.com/2008/02/01/keepin-it-real-estate-part-two/</ref> At the time, it seemed miraculous that a brownstone would become available.<ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2008/02/19/housing-shortage-irks-frats-sororities</ref>

==External Links==
*[http://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cugreeklife/ Columbia Greek Life Website]

==References==
<references/>

{{Greek}}

[[Category:Fraternities]]