In this issue, you'll read:
Greek Week Awards
Fraternal Awards of Excellence
Of the Year Award Winners
Order of Omega and Rho Lambda Individual Awards
Award-winning chapters and individuals
VEISHEA Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Greek Easter Egg Hunt Rescheduled
Greek Week General Co-Chair Application
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Activities
Dead Week Policies
Remaining Snack Sessions
Greek Calendar

Greek Week Awards

Lip Sync:
1st - Alpha Chi Omega, Beta Sigma Psi, Kappa Sigma
2nd - Alpha Delta Pi, Pi Kappa Alpha, Beta Theta Pi
3rd - Sigma Kappa, Alpha Gamma Rho, ACACIA, Sigma Lambda Gamma

Tournaments:
1st - Pi Beta Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Kappa Lambda
2nd - Alpha Gamma Delta, FarmHouse, Alpha Sigma Phi
3rd - Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha

Community Service:
1st - Alpha Gamma Delta, FarmHouse, Alpha Sigma Phi
2nd - Pi Beta Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Kappa Lambda
3rd - Sigma Kappa, Alpha Gamma Rho, ACACIA, Sigma Lambda Gamma

Olympics:
1st - Sigma Kappa, Alpha Gamma Rho, ACACIA, Sigma Lambda Gamma
2nd - Delta Zeta, Pi Kappa Phi, Theta Xi
3rd - Alpha Gamma Delta, FarmHouse, Alpha Sigma Phi

Spirit:
1st - Alpha Gamma Delta, FarmHouse, Alpha Sigma Phi
2nd - Alpha Chi Omega, Beta Sigma Psi, Kappa Sigma
3rd - Sigma Kappa, Alpha Gamma Rho, ACACIA, Sigma Lambda Gamma

Overall:
1st - Alpha Gamma Delta, FarmHouse, Alpha Sigma Phi
2nd - Sigma Kappa, Alpha Gamma Rho, ACACIA, Sigma Lambda Gamma
3rd - Pi Beta Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Kappa Lambda

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Fraternal Awards of Excellence

The Fraternal Awards of Excellence are presented to chapters that maintain good standing with their local, national and international headquarters, Iowa State University and the appropriate Greek governing council for the 2008 calendar year. Selections are based on criteria that mirror the Greek Community Strategic Plan in areas of academics, recruitment, retention, leadership and risk prevention.

The award criteria can be accessed at: http://www.greek.iastate.edu/docs/2009-Fraternal-Awards-of-Excellence.pdf

This year recipients of the Certificates of Merit go to chapters completing the application but meeting less than 80% of the award criteria:
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Adelante Fraternity
Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority
Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity
Chi Omega Sorority
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Delta Zeta Sorority
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Kappa Delta Sorority
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Theta Chi Fraternity

The Cardinal Circle Award for Fraternal Excellence is given to chapters meeting 80-90% of the award criteria:
Acacia Fraternity
Alpha Sigma Kappa Sorority
FarmHouse Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

The Gold Circle Award for Fraternal Excellence is awarded to the chapter meeting 90-94% of the awards criteria:
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

President's Award for Fraternal Excellence is given to chapters accomplishing more than 95% of the award criteria:
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Congratulations to all the chapters recognized!

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Of the Year Award Winners

Please join us in congratulating the following "Of the Year" Award Winners:

CPC Greek Woman of the Year: Amalie Galm, Sigma Kappa
IFC Greek Man of the Year: Tyler Cronk, Phi Delta Theta
NPHC Greek Woman of the Year: Toccara Ross, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

CPC President of the Year: Cayla Westergard, Pi Beta Phi
IFC President of the Year: Dan Porter, Alpha Tau Omega

CPC Alumna of the Year: Mary Ellen Wishar, Delta Delta Delta
IFC Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Jay Hinkhouse, Pi Kappa Alpha
NPHC Alumna of the Year: Kimberly Everett, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Carolyn Ullestad Unsung Hero Award (The application for this award is an essay submitted by a Greek peer speaking to what this individual does when their peers are not watching): Kaitlyn Wiener, Kappa Alpha Theta

Internet Technology Award: Delta Delta Delta Sorority

2008 Best Practice Award: Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and their "Grade Tracker" program

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Order of Omega and Rho Lambda Individual Awards

At Sunday's Vespers Awards, two Greek-related student groups presented individual awards.

Order of Omega presented two individuals with awards:

Outstanding Freshman: Mark Trost, Farmhouse
Outstanding Senior: Kaitlyn Weiner, Kappa Alpha Theta

Rho Lambda also recognized two individuals:

Outstanding Freshman Award: Kaitlin Bohn, Kappa Kappa Gamma
Outstanding Sophomore Award: Karrin Braun, Kappa Alpha Theta

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Award-winning chapters and individuals

Recently, an individual Greek chapter and alumni member were recognized by their respective national organizations. Please join us in congratulating the following:

The Gamma Pi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta was awarded the Hugh Shields Award for Chapter Excellence on February 28th, in Arlington, Texas; the award is based on excellence in service, leadership, and involvement. This is the 5th year in a row that the Gamma Pi Chapter has won this particular award and their 20th award total, the most for any Delta Tau Delta chapter in the nation. The Hugh Shields Award is given to a maximum of ten Delta Tau Delta chapters out of 118 total chapters.

Roy Salcedo, alumni adviser for Sigma Lambda Beta, recently won The Salon de Hermandad award from Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. The purpose is to recognize Brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta who have made a significant impact and contributions to foster the growth and development of the organization. It is the highest award a brother of Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity can receive, and Roy is only the 9th individual to receive this award.

If your chapter or a member of your chapter has recently won awards from your inter/national organizations, please let the Office of Greek Affairs know in order that information can be included in future newsletters.

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VEISHEA Outstanding Student Leadership Award

All organizations have the opportunity to nominate one member to receive the VEISHEA Outstanding Student Leadership Award. This award is given to outstanding leaders throughout Iowa State University who exemplify commitment to their organizations and have exceptional leadership skills. There are almost 700 university-recognized clubs and organizations on campus, and each has the opportunity to nominate one individual who has displayed exceptional achievement. The award is due by noon on Friday, April 10th.

Applications are available at: http://www.veishea.iastate.edu

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Greek Easter Egg Hunt Rescheduled

The Greek Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Central Campus by the Campanile.

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Greek Week General Co-Chair Application

Greek Week General Co-Chair Application is located at the Greek Affairs homepage and are due Friday, April 17, at 5:00 p.m. in the Greek Affairs Office.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Activities

During April, ACCESS (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support), Story County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), The Margaret Sloss Women's Center, and a number of Iowa State University departments and student organizations will be joining with people throughout the state and the nation to focus the public's attention on Sexual Assault. This is an opportunity to highlight the efforts of individuals and agencies that provide rape crisis intervention and prevention services while offering support to sexual assault survivors, victims and their families.

Sexual violence is a crime of epidemic proportions. It affects everyone. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (http://www.rainn.org/):
*Every 2 minutes someone is sexual assaulted in the US.
*1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted.
*In 2007, there were 248,300 victims of sexual assault.
*College age women are 4 times more likely to be sexually assaulted.
*60% of sexual assaults are not reported to the police.

SAAM raises awareness of sexual violence through special events while highlighting sexual violence as a major public health issue and reinforces the need for prevention efforts. Local activities to raise awareness of sexual violence include:

T-shirt Designing for The Clothesline Project
Friday, April 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sloss House
Monday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sloss House
Design t-shirts that will be displayed in the Clothesline Project, that address the issue of sexual violence to educate the public.

The Clothesline Project
Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. West Lawn of the Sloss House
The Clothesline Project is a visual display of t-shirts addressing the issue of violence against women. T-shirts have been designed by survivors and families/friends of survivors. The project focuses on providing healing for survivors of violence, educating the public about issues of violence, and encouraging individual action to prevent violence. Participants will have the opportunity to create a shirt of their own inside the Sloss House during the event.

These Hands Don't Hurt
Tuesday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., West Lawn of the Sloss House
Saturday, April 18, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Central Campus during VEISHEA Village
A visual support of non-violence by imprinting your hand on a large canvas representing your commitment to not commit acts of violence against others.

Sign-Making for Take Back the Night
Monday, April 20, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., The Workspace (East Basement, MU)
Tuesday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., The Workspace (East Basement, MU)
Individuals may create signs/banners to symbolize Take Back the Night including: "Join together/free our lives/we will not be victimized" or "Survivors unite/take back the night."

Take Back the Night Rally & March Thursday, April 23, Rally beginning at 6:00 p.m., Iowa State Memorial Union West Terrace
March beginning at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Take Back the Night is an internationally recognized event with rich history, occurring worldwide since the 1970's. The annual Take Back the Night rally and march at Iowa State University is organized with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families. You are invited to join us at the rally and march to take a stand against violence and make the night safe for everyone.

Take Back the Night: Taking the Stage to Reflect and Express Open Mic
Thursday, April 23, at approximately 8:15 p.m. following the Take Back the Night March, The Maintenance Shop, MU
To celebrate taking back the night we are hosting an open mic event for the community to share stories, poems, and music. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

For more information on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, contact the Margaret Sloss Women's Center at 515/294-4154 between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, confidential help is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week at 29-ALERT (292-5378) Sexual Assault Support Services.

Events are co-sponsored and/or supported by Margaret Sloss Women's Center, Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS, Story County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), ISU Police Division, ACT Learning Community, Department of Residence, International Students & Scholars Office, ISU Department of Public Safety, Student Counseling Services, Student Health Advisory Committee/ Thielen Student Health Center, Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention, Vice President for Student Affairs, The Sexual Assault Task Force, Ames Police Department,
The Workspace, and The Maintenance Shop.

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Dead Week Policies

Dead Week is coming again soon, the week of April 27 through May 1. At this time GSB and the Student Activities Center (SAC) would like to remind all organizations of the Dead Week policy as it pertains to student club meetings and events. We encourage all student clubs and organizations to finish all spring semester meetings and events by Sunday, April 26. Students at ISU are students first and club members second, and by following the Dead Week policy your organization helps promote academic success.

As stated on the Dead Week Guidelines policy from the Provost’s Office, no student organization may hold meetings or sponsor events during Dead Week. This is to allow all students the time needed to study for and succeed during Finals Week. If your organization still wishes to hold a small event or meeting during Dead Week, you must first gain permission from the Student Activities Center. Exception forms are available from the SAC.

For more information please e-mail George Micalone, Director of Student Activities, at micalone@iastate.edu or Ryan Kennedy, GSB Director of Academic Affairs, at kennedy@iastate.edu.

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Remaining Snack Sessions

Thursday, April 9 @ 6:30 pm
Financial Literacy
Pi Kappa Alpha

Thursday, April 9 @ 7:00 pm
2-Hope Program - Men's Relationships. Looking at Men's Relationships toward Women and Life (Zeta Phi Beta Sponsoring)
Black Cultural Center

Tuesday, April 21 @ 8:00 pm
Greek Marketing Update
Delta Zeta

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Greek Calendar

April

Monday - Sunday, April 13 - 19 -- VEISHEA
Monday, April 20 -- University Committee on Fraternities and Sororities in Room 3534, Memorial Union
Wednesday, April 22 -- NPHC Flip Flop Day, Parks Library
Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am -- Gamma Phi Beta's 1st Annual Crescent Classic 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, April 25, 9:30 - 11:30 am -- Greek Alumni Alliance @ Alpha Delta Pi, 2125 Greeley; meet and greet at 9:00 followed
by the meeting at 9:30
Monday - Friday, April 27 - May 1 -- Dead Week

May

Monday - Friday, May 4 - 8 -- Finals Week
Friday, May 8 -- Spring Semester Ends

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