Oct 1, 2008
In this issue, you'll read:
Blood Drive
Legacy Migration Day, October 3
Campustown Neighborhood Safety Walk, October 6
Latino Heritage Month
MAP-Works for Freshmen Members
Vote for Cy!
Homecoming 2008
Campus Crime Report
Copyright Lawsuits
Upcoming University Lectures
Snack Sessions
Fall Semester Calendar
Blood Drive Great Hall, Memorial Union Please consider donating...every two seconds someone somewhere in the United States needs blood. For more information, please go to: The Neighborhood Safety Walk includes creating an inventory of safety-related concerns as participants walk the streets in the south campus area. Common concerns will be lighting and vegetation, but any issue encountered in need of attention will be documented. The walk will last from 60 to 90 minutes. "We view this as an opportunity to walk the same sidewalks used every day by the neighbors and really focus on what we can do to make the area safer," said Chuck Cychosz, Ames Police Chief. "Actions as simple as replacing a burned out security light or trimming vegetation can make a tremendous difference in the safety of a neighborhood." The Neighborhood Safety Walk is open to the public. For more information, contact the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5130 If you wish to volunteer, please contact: Come enjoy a taste of Latin America during Sabor Latino, a Latin food tasting event. Buen provecho! Please contact dhodapp@iastate.edu for more information. Performance by: Teatro del Pueblo, theater company based in Minneapolis Please join the Latino Heritage Month Committee members as they conclude Latino Heritage Month '08. Come savor a wonderful meal composed of assorted foods from all over Latin America while watching a one act play called "Help Wanted" which is produced by the Teatro de Pueblo theater company based in Minneapolis, MN. Please contact dhodapp@iastate.edu for any questions or concerns. Daniel Hodapp, LHM President dhodapp@iastate.edu Yanira Pacheco, College of Human Sciences Multicultural Retention Programs Retention Programs at 515-294-0532 or by e-mail: ypacheco@iastate.edu An example: a student may expect to receive a 3.5 GPA this semester, but may only be intending to study 5 hours per week. The survey will indicate to them that their study habits will not result in their expected GPA. Information for new members: Help make Cy #1! To vote, go to http://www.capitalonebowl.com/mascots/main Food on Campus: Sunday, October 19, 2008 Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Friday, October 24, 2008 -ExCYtement In The Streets, 8:00 - 10:00 pm The "Safety & You" publication is available at the following website: www.dps.iastate.edu/pdfs/08safety_you.pdf You may also request a printed copy by contacting Joyce White (jewhite@iastate.edu) or phoning 515-294-4128. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has been issuing civil law suits on our campus and within our Greek Community regarding copyright infringement (via music, movies, TV shows, pictures, etc.) since 2007. Greek members have previously been named in RIAA lawsuits that ranged from the minimum amount ($3000) up to $12,000. Please know the risks of file sharing. The link below outlines some of the laws and violations as posted through the Judicial Affairs Office at Iowa State. http://www.dso.iastate.edu/ja/violations/ Men Ending Rape Elections 2008: A Dialogue with James Campbell and James Lindsay 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 minimum 6 of the 12 snack sessions. Upcoming Snack Sessions: Thursday, October 2, 8:00 pm -- Definition of Manhood (NPHC program open to everyone); Sun Room, Memorial Union Friday, October 3rd - Legacy Migration Visit (Iowa State alumni and their high school students on campus) 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 Monday, October 6 , 7:30 pm -- Campustown Neighborhood Safety Walk Tuesday, October 7, 5:00-7:30 pm -- Fraternity Open House Recruitment Event Tuesday, October 7, noon -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic, Memorial Lutheran Church Thursday, October 9, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am -- FIJI SmoreRoast @ Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, includes food and live bands, proceeds benefit the Lincoln Way Chapter of the American Red Cross 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 Wednesday, October 15 -- IFC Coin War/Canning Event Thursday, October 16 -- CPC Coin War/Canning Event 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 Thursday, October 30, 9:00 pm - 2:00 am -- TKE Mac Attack @ Tau Kappa Epsilon, tickets are $5, proceeds benefit the Nancy Reagan Research Institute for Alzheimer's November Thursday, November 6 -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic; TBD Wednesday, November 5 -- IFC Slate Announcement Sunday, November 9, 4:30 - 8:30 pm -- Beta-licious Walking Tacos hosted by Phi Beta Chi @ Memorial Lutheran Church on Lincoln Way, tickets are $5, proceeds benefit the Bethesda Lutheran Home Monday, November 10 -- The Office of Greek Affairs, CLOSED 9 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 December Wednesday - Sunday, December 3 - 7 -- Association of Fraternity Advisors Annual Meeting Denver, CO
The last day to donate blood is Thursday, October 2!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Legacy Migration Day, October 3
The Office of Admissions and the Iowa State Alumni Association are holding their annual Legacy Migration Day which is open to all high school juniors or seniors whose parent(s) have graduated from Iowa State. This is an opportunity for students to visit the campus and experience Iowa State along with their parents. Chapters should expect alumni members to possibly be on campus and "dropping in" to see houses and/or receive a tour.
http://www.isualum.org/en/events/legacy_migration/
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Campustown Neighborhood Safety Walk, October 6
The Ames Police Department along with the Government of the Student Body are coordinating a Neighborhood Safety Walk in the Campustown area on Monday, October 6. Representatives of City of Ames Departments, working in partnership with students and residents, will gather at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, 132 Welch Ave.
Erin Curtis (CPC VP of Risk Management) erinmichelleisu@gmail.com
Grant Holdren (IFC Risk Management Officer) gholdren@gmail.com
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Latino Heritage Month
October
Event: Sabor Latino - lunch
Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Time: 11:00 am to 1:30 pm
Place: Linden Dining Hall
Cost: There will be a cost associated with attending
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Event: Noche de Cultura (Night of Culture)
Date: Sunday, October 19th 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: The Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union
Cost: Pre tickets: $3, At the Door: $5
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For more information contact:
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MAP-Works for Freshmen Members
Iowa State has recently launched a program called Making Achievement Possible-Works (MAP-Works) for freshmen. Participation is voluntary, but we highly encourage all freshmen new members to participate. The results of the survey may be useful to chapter academic programming, and the retention and overall success of new members.
-Students can access the survey through AccessPlus
-The survey will take around 20 minutes
-Members will receive an individualized report comparing their results with their peers
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Vote for Cy!
Cy went from #2 to #6 this week...
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Homecoming 2008
Homecoming is quickly approaching...some dates and times for those in the Greek community to be aware of:
Every day during Homecoming Week (October 20-24) lunch will be served on Central Campus from 11 am -1:30 pm to those who have purchased a Homecoming button. The buttons cost $5 and not only includes meals on campus every day but also a few other discounts at select businesses during Homecoming week
-Yell Like Hell, 1st cuts, 12:00 - 3:30 pm, Commuter Lot
-Yell Like Hell, 2nd cuts, 6:30 - 8:15 pm, Central Campus
-Pep Rally & Yell Like Hell Finals, 6:00-8:00 pm, Central Campus north of Campanile
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Campus Crime Report
The Department of Public Safety prepares the "Safety & You" publication annually for all students and employees at Iowa State University. Included in the publication are campus crime statistics for the past three years as well as safety-related policies and procedures. Information is prepared in accordance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (the Clery Act).
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Copyright Lawsuits
Important information for all chapter members living in Greek facilities:
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Upcoming University Lectures
Definition of Manhood
Thursday, October 2 - 8:00 pm in Sun Room, Memorial Union
Attorney Rasheed-Ali Cromwell founded and is currently CEO of The Harbor Institute, a company based out of Washington D.C. that empowers minority students to excel. Mr. Cromwell has also thoroughly studied National Pan-Hellenic fraternities and sororities for the past ten years. He is currently completing his book Endangered Species: The Plight of African-American Fraternities and Sororities©. His extensive legal training and academic expertise about Pan-Hellenic fraternities and sororities makes him well versed in legal issues regarding hazing in Greek fraternities and sororities. Currently, he is a graduate member of the Kappa Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in Washington, D.C.
Funded in part by CPC, IFC, NPHC, and other individual NPHC chapters, counts as a Snack Session, but requires students to sign-in
Monday, October 6 - 7:00 pm in Great Hall, Memorial Union
Keith Edwards uses dialogue, activities, and a multi-media presentation to encourage college men and women to become involved in changing a culture on campus that encourages or condones rape. Men are described as the perpetrators in 99% of single-victim rapes, yet most rape prevention efforts focus on what women can do. This presentation identifies for men what they have to gain from ending campus rape. Keith Edwards is director of campus life at Macalester College, and founder and director of Men Ending Rape, an organization committed to ending rape by encouraging men to play a significant role in ending the perpetuation of a campus rape culture.
Funded in part by CPC and IFC, counts as a Snack Session, but requires students to sign-in
Thursday, October 7 - 7:30 pm in Sun Room, Memorial Union
Two prominent political scientists will analyze the upcoming presidential and congressional elections. James Campbell is professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Buffalo. He served previously as an American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow and as a program director at the National Science Foundation. James Lindsay is the Tom Slick Chair for International Affairs and director of the Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a leading authority on the American foreign policymaking process and the domestic politics of American foreign policy.
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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 improve our Greek Community.
University Lecture: Definition of Manhood--Thursday, October 2, 8:00 pm @ Sun Room, Memorial Union
Getting Involved in the Ames Community/Service Projects--Monday, October 6, 3:00 pm @ Pi Beta Phi
University Lecture: Men Ending Rape--Monday, October 6--7:00 pm @ Great Hall, Memorial Union
Greek Leadership - Interested in Council?--Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 pm @ Memorial Lutheran Church
Out of House New Member Programs--Thursday, October 23, 4:00 pm @ Alpha Delta Pi
Risk Management--Tuesday, October 28, 4:00 pm @ Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Fall Semester Calendar
October
Thursday, November 6, 8:00 pm -- Academic Recognition Night; Sun Room/South Ballroom, Memorial Union
Saturday, November 8 -- GreekFest
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