greek life
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.
ZBT’s recognition suspended at national and campus levels
Due to multiple alleged infractions that occurred during the fraternity recruitment process this semester, Zeta Beta Tau fraternity’s recognition on both the University and national level is currently suspended pending further investigation.
$2.1 million up for grabs…who wants it?
We at Student Life are giddy at the prospect of something truly rare: a broadly competitive Student Union election. At stake is the SU’s largely discretionary budget, commonly acknowledged to stand at around $2.1 million dollars, which its officials are free to spend as they see fit.
ResLife to house Village BLOCs in former fraternity houses
Since the eviction of Sigma Alpha Mu and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternities from their respective Greek houses on Fraternity Row, the Office of Residential Life has taken over both House 1 and House 6 to use for upperclassmen bloc housing.
Greek Life brings alumnus back to speak on diversity, tolerance
Marc Elliot, a 2008 Washington University graduate, will be speaking about tolerance and diversity in a speech at Graham Chapel tonight at 6 p.m.
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 [...]
SAE to return spring semester as WU-recognized fraternity
After losing Washington University recognition for three semesters, Sigma Alpha Epsilon will return as a fraternity with full recognition next semester.
The Greek Life Office’s decision, in coordination with Assistant Vice Chancellor for Students Jill Carnaghi, to grant Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) full University recognition was solidified Wednesday by the Interfraternity [...]
Alpha Omicron Pi to colonize WU
Alpha Omicron Pi will be the seventh women’s Greek organization to join Washington University’s campus, the Women’s Panhellenic Association announced Sunday.
Girls just wanna have [well-earned] fun
Every year, around the time that the air gets chilly and the leaves start to fall, the women of Wash. U.’s Greek scene can be spotted prowling the racks at St. Louis shops and boutiques, hunting for the perfect dress: not too tight, not too short and definitely not too fancy—save that one for spring formal. Yes, semiformal season is upon us.
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