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New fraternity offers greek alternative
■ Phi Sigma Kappa returns to the University once again in the
hopes of creating a renewed sense of academic spirit
By Beata Mostafavi
Oregon Daily Emerald
Although most fraternities had
their names made well-known last
week during fraternity rush, one
house is just beginning to recruit its
first members.
But Phi Sigma Kappa is no
stranger to the University. The
chapter existed from 1926 to 1970,
returned in the 1980s, but closed
again due to low membership. It is
regrouping for a third time now, and
plans to reopen by fall of 2001.
University Greek Life Coordina
tor Shelley Sutherland said many
fraternities and sororities closed
down in the 1940s during World
War II and in the 1960s when peo
ple weren’t interested in organized
groups, and those are the chapters
that will most likely return.
She also said that although these
returning groups have a lot of work
to do, they have an advantage be
cause they can start fresh and avoid
some of the stereotypes associated
with the greek system.
“A new fraternity appeals to peo
ple who aren’t interested in the ex
T
isting chapters,” she said. “A new
fraternity can show that it’s differ
ent. Starting a new [fraternity] is
much more challenging, but also
good because you can make it the
way you want it to be.”
Hank Hager, a freshman journal
ism major and prospective member
of Phi Sigma Kappa, said that the
fact that the chapter was brand-new
appealed to him most.
“It was the possibility of being
able to start out from scratch, yet
still be on the same level as other
members of the fraternity, that got
me interested,” he said.
Sutherland said Phi Sigma Kap
pa has been interested in reorganiz
ing at the University for at least five
years, but is restarting now because
of the campus’ high enrollment.
Mike Rose, who helps to establish
chapters across the country, has
traveled to Oregon from Indianapo
lis and plans to stay for at least a
month to help get Phi Sigma Kappa
off the ground at the University.
Right now, the chapter is in the
“colony” stage, the first stage a new
fraternity has to go through before
becoming an official chapter.
“A colony is basically a chapter
on probation,” Rose said. “There’s a
checklist of stuff that needs to be ac
complished, such as having fi
nances in order, having a solid
member recruitment program and
establishing alumni relations. The
house remains in colony status for
a minimum of six months, but can
last up to two years. But before that,
there’s a ritual of association where
we formally recognize colony mem
bers as members of our fraternity. ”
Phi Sigma Kappa has 89 chapters
and five colonies nationwide. This
semester, the fraternity hopes to col
onize at several other universities,
including the University of Michi
gan and Indiana University.
Rose added that most of these
new chapters are focusing on quali
ties that sway from many of the
common greek life stereotypes.
“Lots of groups are getting back to
the founding ideals instead of
drinking and partying,” Rose said.
“We’re offering men personal and
professional development, the
chance to be leaders, and a chance
to participate in a model fraternity
chapter based on brotherhood,
scholarship and character.” Mem
bers from almost every greek house
have voiced that sentiment at one
time or another, University Panhel
lenic Council President Jamie Fer
nald said. As part of the Select 2000
charter, Phi Sigma Kappa must re
main true to their word, or the chap
ter will disappear from campus for a
third time.
She said all new chapters must
sign Select 2000, a program that of
fers funding and benefits for chap
ters that promote community serv
ice and campus leadership over
parties and drinking.
“New chapters will be recruiting
people who don’t see alcohol as a
priority,” she said. “People who are
being recruited are focusing more
on scholastic goals.”
Informational meetings about the
new fraternity will be held at 7 p.m.
on Oct. 3 and 5 at in the Owyhee
Room in the EMU. Chapter repre
sentatives at the state level also plan
to be in Eugene during the month of
October to help recruit members
with barbecues and other activities.
Rose said that the chapter didn’t
target individuals during greek Re
cruitment last week because it did
not want to interfere with the func
tions of the established houses.
The Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity is returning to the
UO campus this fail. We’re looking for men of integrity.
Men who are leaders, Men who want to make a difference
at the UO and beyond.
Representatives from Phi Sig will be on campus all of
October recruiting Founding Fathers who want to start new
traditions of excellence. If you are interested, contact Mike
Rose, National Director of Expansion, at 346*1146 (Greek
Life Office), 346*9218 (on-campus residence) or at
£‘oregonphisig @,hotmail .com.”
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Info Meetings:
Tuesday, Oct. 3 @ 7pm in the Owyhee Room
Thursday, Oct. 5 @ 7pm in the Owyhee Room
Tuesday, Oct. 10 @ 7pm in the Alsea Room
Wednesday, Oct. 11 @ 7pm in the Alsea Room
All meetings are in the River Rooms in the EMU.
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