fraternities
200 pledge in shorter rush period
Exactly 200 men at Washington University accepted bids in the first week of February to become a member of one of 11 active social fraternities on campus. Four hundred and fifty-three men had registered online, although the actual numbers are estimated to be lower, said Dave Wallace, coordinator for Greek housing programs.
SAE set to return to Fraternity Row
Four years after Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s housing contract was cancelled, rhe fraternity is on track to return to House 6 on Fraternity Row for the upcoming fall semester.
Possibly hazardous material found in Theta Xi attic
In the process of removing birds nesting, Greek Life officials have discovered traces of a potentially hazardous material that needs to be abated in the attic of Theta Xi fraternity’s chapter house. sted, and its identification cannot be confirmed, but none of the residents living in the house are at risk, according to David Wallace, coordinator for Greek housing programs.
ThurtenE Honorary prepares for change in carnival location
ThurtenE Carnival, which will occur the weekend of April 18 and 19, has been moved this year to Brookings Drive, the grassy median in front of Brookings Hall. This is a break from previous years, when the carnival was held in the parking lot closest to Whitaker Hall.
Frats hold recruitment service day
Washington University’s Interfraternity Council and the Greek Life Office held a Recruitment Service Day this past Saturday at Langston Middle School in University City.
More than 200 students, and at least eight from each fraternity, attended. In addition to the students already in chapters, 60 students currently considering joining Greek life [...]

