Sep 19, 2008
In this issue, you'll read:
Chapter and Individual Awards
Greek Week Central Applications
Iowa State Fall Enrollment
Vote for Cy
Upcoming College Career Fairs
Snack Sessions
Gamma Week
Fall Semester Calendar
Chapter and Individual Awards IFC Fraternities: ACACIA: Alpha Gamma Rho: Alpha Tau Omega: Beta Theta Pi: Delta Tau Delta: FarmHouse: Lambda Chi Alpha: Phi Delta Theta: Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI): Phi Kappa Psi: Pi Kappa Alpha: Pi Kappa Phi: Theta Chi: CPC Sororities: Alpha Gamma Delta: Alpha Omicron Pi: Kappa Kappa Gamma: Phi Beta Chi: Pi Beta Phi: Sigma Kappa: MGC chapters: Sigma Lambda Beta: This fall's class marks the fourth-highest total enrollment on record at Iowa State. The largest class enrolled at Iowa State occurred in 2002, with a total student body of 27,898. "We are extremely pleased with students' response to the outstanding educational opportunities offered by Iowa State University," said ISU President Gregory Geoffroy. "This is the fourth consecutive year with an increase in the number of new students attending Iowa State, and the second consecutive overall enrollment increase. These are very significant achievements, given the demographics of Iowa and the Midwest. We are also very pleased with the continuing strong number of transfer students coming to Iowa State, which shows that our Admissions Partnership Program with Iowa's community colleges is meeting the needs of Iowa students." This fall, Iowa State attracted its largest transfer class in six years: 1,537 students, up from 1,527 in fall 2007. ISU also attracted its second-largest freshman class in history: 4,546 students. That's 199 more freshmen than in fall 2007. The largest freshman class was in 2001, with 4,654 students. "I want to congratulate and thank every member of the Iowa State University family for their efforts to help recruit one of the largest and most diverse student classes on record," said Marc Harding, director of enrollment services. "The fall 2008 class includes a record number of nonresident freshmen, international freshmen, and undergraduate American ethnic minority students." Iowa State has exceeded the 8.5 percent minority enrollment goal set by the Board of Regents. Iowa State's total U.S. minority enrollment for fall 2008 is 2,317 students (8.63 percent), up 97 students from fall 2007. The total Iowa State University student body of 26,856 represents: 18,148 Iowa residents, a decrease of 66 students from fall 2007 Complete enrollment information is available at: http://www.iastate.edu/~registrar/stats/ Information taken from the Iowa State News Service Cy won his first round of competition and placed 3rd overall last week... Help make Cy #1! To vote, go to http://www.capitalonebowl.com/mascots/main College of Engineering Career Fair Students are encouraged to prepare in advance to make a positive and professional impression. Stop by Engineering Career Services in 308 Marston Hall for more information. CyRide Shuttle service will be available from various campus locations. At 6:15 p.m. there will be a social hour on the floor of Hilton Coliseum, when faculty and staff are invited to meet employers and share information. More information: http://www.eng.iastate.edu/eweek/careerfair.htm College of Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Fair Colleges of Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences career fair, open to all students. Bring copies of your resume, dress professionally and visit with employers about internship, co-op and full-time employment positions. More information: http://www.bus.iastate.edu/Careers/Career%5FFair/ Snack Sessions are replacing the educational workshops that occurred at Greek Leadership Conference. To receive credit for the Fraternal Awards of Excellence, chapters must have at least one member in attendance at least 6 of the 12 snack sessions. Upcoming One-Hour Snack Sessions: "Creating the Academic Culture": Monday, September 22 @ 4:00 pm at Sigma Kappa "Hazing Continuum-Where do you fall?": Tuesday, September 30th @ 4:00 pm at Delta Tau Delta. They will be Celebrating their Principles through various programs throughout the week. Thursday, September 18, 11:00 pm - 2:00 am -- Kappa Fiesta @ Kappa Kappa Gamma, $5, proceeds benefit Reading Is Fundamental 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, check-in at 3534 Memorial Union Thursday, September 25, 4:00 - 8:00 pm -- Sig Ep Sausage Fest & BBQ@ Sigma Phi Epsilon, $3 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
Many of our chapters and individuals received awards over the summer given by their inter/national organizations. We wish to congratulate all our Iowa State chapters (and alumni) who received recognition!
Superior Chapter Award (2nd highest honor for ACACIA chapters), Outstanding Academics, Human Service, Alumni Newsletters, and Chapter/Member Programming
Iowa State agricultural economics professor and honorary initiate James Kliebenstein selected as a recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Agricultural Economics Association.
Awarded True Merit Bowl
One of top 25 chapters of national organization
One of three chapters recognized for Excellence in Risk Management
Hugh Shields Award for Chapter Excellence-Top 10 chapter
Court of Honor - Top 20 chapter
Chapter Award of Excellence (90% or higher on standards application)
President's Trophy
Ken Schulz (Iowa State 1965) was elected to the Order of Merit which awards unusual, lengthy, and dedicated service particularly at the local chapter level
Most Decorated Large Phi Delta Theta Chapter - Has won the fraternity's top ten award (Harvard Award) 17 times
Also received Gold Star, Bigger's Ritual Award, and the Community Service Award
Second place in the Brightman Trophy - Awarded to the undergraduate chapter that best demonstrates that Phi Gamma Delta is "not for college days alone" (Alumni Relations Award)
Third place in the Coon Plaque - Awarded for the best chapter publication
Peter J. McNally (Iowa State 1990) received honorable mention in the Haynes Award for the Fraternity's most outstanding Section Chief (regional advisor)
Alumni Advisor Award
Raymond Orians Chapter Excellence Award (Top 36 chapters nationally)
20/50 Recruitment Award (Top recruitment award given to chapters who initiated at least 20 members and increased their active chapter size by 50%)
"Master Chapter" in Academics, Recruitment Success, and Living the Ritual
Awarded Overall Most Improved Sound Chapter Operations
Chapter Excellence Award for: Ritual, Chapter Finances, Procedures and Involvement, New Member Education, Internet Technology, Risk Management, Campus Involvement, and Helping Hand
Named a 5 Star chapter
Named into the Jewel Society (for philanthropy)
Awarded the Rose Bowl Award (best scholarship program internationally)
Highest per member donation to AOPi Foundation for Arthritis Research
Honorable Mention for Most Improved GPA
Honorable Mention Chapter, recognized for Outstanding Scholarship Programming, received the Spiritual Growth Award and Scrapbook of the Year (Active Member)
Vicki Sivesind (Iowa State 1970) received the Outstanding Financial Adviser Award
One Star Chapter Award
2008 Story County Community Service Award
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Greek Week Central Applications
The 2009 Greek Week Central Applications are now available on the Greek Affairs homepage (www.greek.iastate.edu). These are due September 26th by 5 PM in the Greek Affairs Office in the Memorial Union. Please turn in three copies of your application and your proposal by this time, and be sure to sign up for an interview time when you turn in your application. Interviews will be the week of October 6th. If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Rew trew@iastate.edu or Chris Bone cbone@iastate.edu.
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Iowa State Fall Enrollment
Student enrollment at Iowa State University is 26,856, an increase of nearly 2.7 percent (or 696 more students) compared to fall 2007.
8,708 nonresidents, an increase of 762 students from fall 2007
2,497 international students, an increase of 253 students from fall 2007
21,607 undergraduates, an increase of 603 from fall 2007
4,718 graduate students, an increase of 54 from fall 2007
531 professional (veterinary medicine) students, an increase of 39 from fall 2007
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Vote for Cy
Cy is calling all Cyclone fans to help him defend his title as the nation’s best mascot. Cy was named the 2007 “Most Dominant Mascot on Earth” and now will compete in the Capital One National Mascot of the Year competition. The competition features a head-to-head weekly battle between 12 different mascots. Fan votes will determine the winner each week; fans can vote online once a day. The Capital One National Mascot of the Year receives an additional $5,000 scholarship to help fund its school’s mascot program.
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Upcoming College Career Fairs
Get your business suit and resume ready!
When: Tuesday, September 23, noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hilton Coliseum and Scheman Building
Who: Over 300 employers available to meet regarding summer, intern, co-op, or full-time employment
When: Wednesday, September 24, noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hilton Coliseum
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Snack Sessions
Snack Sessions are educational opportunities for chapters to learn about specific topics, share ideas and collaborate with chapters in all four councils in hopes to better improve our Greek Community.
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Gamma Week
Sigma Lambda Gamma cordially invites you to participate in their Fall 2008 Gamma Week.
Academics:
Tuesday September 23rd, 2008
7:30-8:30 pm
Carver 150
Time Management Workshop
Academic Success Center
Morals and Ethics:
Wednesday September 24th, 2008
6:00-8:00 pm
Margaret Sloss Women's Center
Gender Interaction Discussion
Social Interaction
Thursday September 25th, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
Durham 108, 110, 112, 114
Mock Interviews
*sign up for a 20 minute interview by sending an email to megmeliza@gmail.com.
We will be offering interviews for: jobs, internships, graduate school, and more so please specify what you would like*
Community Service
Friday September 26th, 2008
5:30-6:30pm
Emergency Residence Project
Game time with kids
Cultural Awareness
Sunday September 28th, 2008
6:00-8:00pm
UDCC Multipurpose Room 136
Multicultural Game Night and Snacks
*bring a game to teach us too!*
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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