Sep 4, 2008
In this issue, you'll read:
Welcome Back!
Recruitment Update
Department of Residence Contract Breaks
Greek Experience Application Deadline Extended
Women Impacting ISU Nominations
Varieties Central Applications Available
Upcoming On-Campus Events
Fall Semester Calendar
Welcome Back! Jennifer Plagman-Galvin Allison Schmitt Melissa Eilert Kim Woiwod Trace Camacho Katie Mott Men's Summer Recruitment brought in around the same number of new members from the previous two years. Additional thanks goes to Ben Power and Mark Zikra for their work with prospective members and chapters during the summer months! Recruitment to our community is a year-round process, so we encourage chapter members to always be looking for other students who might enjoy the Greek experience and who would add to our Greek community. All information can be accessed from our Greek Affairs homepage, look for the "Residence Hall..." links: Chapter presidents are the primary contact between the new member and our office. In addition, the time for the program has been changed from 10:00 am to Noon on Sunday, September 14. Twelve women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics on the third annual "Women Impacting ISU" calendar. Nomination deadline is September 12, 2008. For a nomination form, please go to the Catt Center's Web site: http://www.las.iastate.edu/CattCenter/ - Application is also attached The Women Impacting ISU calendar is sponsored by Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Catt Associates student leadership organization and funded by a mini—grant from the Women's Enrichment Fund, administered by the Women's Leadership Consortium. Catt Associates is funded by GSB. Skits: An 18-20 minute musical dramatic production, which incorporates music with original lyrics, choreography, and stage settings. Cast sizes can be large or small, but are usually fifteen to thirty-five members. Vignettes: A short solo or group performance with the purpose of entertaining the audience between skits. Acts may include music (vocal or instrumental), dance, ventriloquism, comedy or other original acts. Acts perform for up to 10 minutes. Assistant Producer (1): Dramatics (2-4): Judges and Trophies (1): Emcees and Vignettes (1): Public Relations (2): Technical Director (1): Stage Director (1): Lights Director (1): Sound Director (1): Spotlight (1): If you are interested in applying or have any questions about the different positions listed above, please contact Kaydee Pivec, Varieties Producer, at kpivec@iastate.edu. Applications are due to the SUB Office in the East Student Office Space by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12. Interviews will be held during the week of September 15. Please sign up for an interview time on the sheet outside of the SUB Office Space. Applications are available at: http://www.sub.iastate.edu/?at=varieties An Evening of Spoken Word Friday, September 5 -- Greek Week Central applications available on Greek Affairs website Sunday, September 7, 4:00 - 8:00 pm -- Liz Kirke Chili Cookout @ Chi Omega Sorority, $4 before/$5 at door/$20 button for week (includes admission to all Greek philanthropies held the week of September 7: Chi Omega, FarmHouse, Delta Tau Delta, and Alpha Gamma Delta), proceeds benefit the Liz Kirke Iowa State University School of Design Scholarship Tuesday, September 9, 5:00 - 8:00 pm -- FarmHouse Burritoville @ FarmHouse Fraternity, $6/$20 button for week, proceeds benefit the Heart Connection Wednesday, September 10, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -- Clubfest; Great Hall, Memorial Union Wednesday, September 10, 5:00 - 8:00 pm -- Delta Tau Delta Grill Out @ Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, $6/$20 button for week, proceeds will go to Bleed Purple Thursday, September 11, 10:00 pm - 2:00 am -- Alpha Gam Pajama Jam @ Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, $6/$20 button for week, proceeds benefit the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation for Juvenile Diabetes Friday, September 12 -- The Office of Greek Affairs, CLOSED from 8 am - Noon, Early Semester Staff Retreat Sunday, September 14, Noon - 6:00 pm -- The Greek Experience, DMACC Hunziker Center (Ames) Friday, September 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm -- "Are You Game?" Greek Community Twister Tournament, Lied Recreation Athletic Center, $10 for a team of 2, proceeds benefit United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Relief Fund Friday, September 19, 5:30 - 9:00 pm -- Beta Burgers and Bands @ Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, $4 in advance/$5 at door, proceeds will go to the 10,000 hours show Saturday, September 20 -- Women's Structured Informal Recruitment/Open House, TBD Friday, September 26, 5:00 pm -- Greek Week Central Applications due to Greek Affairs Office Saturday, September 27, 10:00 am - Noon -- Greek Alumni Alliance; Delta Zeta, 2138 Sunset Drive Sunday, September 28, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm -- Pi Beta Phi Dirty Open Mud Volleyball Tournament, $5 per person/$30 per team of 6/$36 per team of 6 the day of the event, proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research October Thursday, October 2 -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic; TBD Thursday, October 2, 8 pm -- Definition of Manhood (NPHC program open to everyone); Sun Room, Memorial Union Friday - Sunday, October 3rd - 5th Family Weekend (Kansas) Saturday, October 4, 8:00 - 11:00 am -- Alpha Gamma Rho Western Waffles @ Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, $5, a portion of the proceeds will go the Lance Armstrong Foundation Sunday, October 5, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm -- Alpha Chi Omega Golf Tournament @ Coldwater Creek Golf Course, $20 per team, proceeds benefit ACCESS of Ames Monday - Friday, October 6th - 10th -- Greek Week central interviews; Greek Affairs Office Friday, October 10, 10:00 pm - 2:00 am -- Delta Wild Wings @ Delta Delta Delta Sorority, $4 before and $5 at the door, proceeds benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Sunday, October 12, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm -- Alpha Omicron Pi Run for the Roses @ Ames Middle School, registration prices vary based on date, etc., proceeds benefit Arthritis Research Grants Sunday, October 19, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm -- Gamma Phi Beta Crescent Classic Cakes @ Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, $5, proceeds benefit Gamma Phi Beta's International Philanthropy, Camp Fire USA Monday - Friday, October 20th -24th -- Homecoming Week Saturday, October 25 -- Homecoming Game (Texas A & M) Wednesday, October 29, 5:00pm -- Greek Trick or Treat November Thursday, November 6 -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic; TBD December Wednesday - Sunday, December 3 - 7 -- Association of Fraternity Advisors Annual Meeting Denver, CO
From everyone in the Greek Affairs Office, we wish to welcome everyone back from the summer break! As always, please let us know if we can be of further assistance to you. Our office number is 515-294-1023, and we are located at 0355 Memorial Union.
Assistant Dean of Students,
Director of Greek Affairs
jpgalvin@iastate.edu
Secretary
aaschmit@iastate.edu
Collegiate Panhellenic Council Graduate Assistant
meilert@iastate.edu
Interfraternity Council Graduate Assistant
kwoiwod@iastate.edu
Multicultural Greek Council & National Pan-Hellenic Council Graduate Assistant
tcamacho@iastate.edu
Marketing Adviser
kmott@iastate.edu
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Recruitment Update
Women's Formal Recruitment was a huge success this year! More than 470 women participated which was an increase of 120 from the previous year. In addition, quota was ten higher than in 2007. A huge thank you to the CPC VP's of Recruitment, Mallory Engelen and Danielle Peterson, who did a great job during the summer to ensure such high numbers! In addition, an Informal Recruitment Open House is planned for Saturday, September 20. This will be similar to 13 Party Day and will be available to chapters who still have membership opportunities available.
CPC Rho Gamma's and Recruitment Exec during the All-Sorority Recruitment Rally
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Department of Residence Contract Breaks
If a new member is interested in breaking their housing contract in order to move into a chapter's facility, there is a process in place.
http://www.greek.iastate.edu/
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Greek Experience Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the Greek Experience has been extended to Friday, September 4...please contact Melissa Eilert if you have questions.
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Women Impacting ISU Nominations
"Women Impacting ISU" 2009 Calendar Call for Nominations: 
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Varieties Central Applications Available
Varieties is a student-run production and competition. There are three rounds of competition in two categories.
The Assistant Producer is responsible for working with the Technical Director in overseeing the Stage, Lights, Spotlight, and Sound Directors. This person will also coordinate with Judges and Trophies to organize the judges' line up. This person assists the Producer in leading Varieties Central Committee and will take over leadership when the Producer is unavailable.
Dramatics act as liaisons between skit groups and Varieties Central. These persons are the main contact for skits and skit directors. They will guide groups through the skit development process and perform skit critiques throughout the practice period.
Judges and Trophies main responsibility is recruiting and maintaining judges. Coordinating training times and creating judges schedules are also required. Purchasing of trophies and awards is also included for this position.
Emcee and Vignettes is in charge of recruiting talented people for the Emcee and Vignette competitions. This position will meet with students and organizations to scout for talent and encourage them to compete in Varieties. Emcee and Vignettes also serves as the first contact to participants in these two competitions.
Two individuals will be responsible for the overall outward appearance and presence of Varieties to the Iowa State, Ames, and surrounding communities. They will create an original theme, write press releases, create promotional materials, and build public awareness.
This position is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of production. This person will also keep the producer informed of all technical needs and workings. The Technical Director will work with the Stage Director to train and direct technical crews. In addition, the position coordinates lights, sound, and spotlight with MU personnel.
The Stage Director serves as an advisor to the Technical Director for technical decisions. This person will also coordinate technical and dress rehearsals, show orders, and room assignments. Helping manage technical crews and the rope dock are also required of this position.
This position works with the Technical Director and Producer to develop the lighting plan for Varieties performances and run the lighting equipment during performances. The Lights Director advises the Technical Director and Producer on lighting for acts.
Responsibilities for the Sound Director include working with the Technical Director and Producer to develop the sound plan for Varieties performances. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and tearing down sound equipment for rehearsals and performances. Advising the Technical Director and Producer on sound for acts is also necessary.
This position is responsible for testing, setting up, and operating the spotlight for performances and rehearsals. The Spotlight also helps the Lights Director in developing lighting plans for the performances
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Upcoming On-Campus Events
What Would Jesus Buy?
A Musical Performance with Rev. Billy and the
Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 8:00 PM @ Great Hall, Memorial Union
Reverend Billy and his gospel choir inform and entertain with a blend of street theater, political grandstanding, and performance art. Reverend Billy, using the persona of revivalist street preacher, and his choir spread a message of the corrupting power of consumerism, the need for refusing products produced in sweatshops, and a message of economic justice and environmental protection. They also exhort consumers to hold corporations and mass media accountable for responsible, ethical business practices. Activist groups and student organizations will have tables with sign-up sheets, information and displays before and after the performance.
Henry Rollins
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 8:00 PM @ Stephens Auditorium
Admission Free - Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Henry Rollins is a post-punk renaissance man. In addition to making albums with the Rollins Band, he writes books and poetry, performs spoken-word tours, and appears in movies and on television. The former lead singer for Black Flag became a kind of father figure for many alternative bands on the strength of albums like The End of Silence, Weight and Come In and Burn. He hosts the weekly radio show Harmony in My Head and recently finished the second season of his television talk show. Rollins, who won a Grammy Award for his spoken-word performance, is on a new world tour titled Provoked: An Evening of Quintessentially American Opinionated Editorializing and Storytelling.
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Fall Semester Calendar
September
Wednesday, November 5 -- IFC Slate Announcement
Saturday, November 8 -- GreekFest
Monday, November 10 -- The Office of Greek Affairs, CLOSED 8 am - Noon, Semester End Staff Retreat
Wednesday, November 12-- IFC Election I
Thursday, November 13 -- CPC Election I
Wednesday, November 19 -- IFC Election II
Thursday, November 20 -- CPC Election II
Monday - Friday, November 24 - 28 -- Thanksgiving Break
Thursday - Friday, November 27 - 28 -- University Holiday , Offices Closed
Sunday, December 7 -- CPC, IFC, MGC, NPHC Officer Installation; Campanile Room, Memorial Union
Monday - Friday, December 8 -12 -- Dead Week
Monday - Friday, December 15 - 19 -- Finals Week
Thursday - Friday, December 25 - 26 -- University Holidays, Offices Closed
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Contact us! Office of Greek Affairs, 515-294-1023, 0355 Memorial Union
www.greek.iastate.edu
The Office of Greek Affairs at Iowa State University is a unit of the Dean of Students Office providing resources to the Greek community, Greek governing councils, inter/national organizations, local advisors, and individual students. Experienced professional and support staff provide assistance to the Greek community in a variety of ways.If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Katie Mott (kmott@iastate.edu).Published with Newsletter Ease