A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

GREEK LIFE
portico 2009-2010
A MeSSAGe FroM the univerSity preSident
Welcome to Virginia Tech! Being part of the largest university in the state means
you have the opportunity to become involved with your choice of literally hundreds
of organizations that will complement your academic life and round out your
educational experience. Achieving balance in life is essential, and part of our vision at
Virginia Tech is to educate the whole person.
Students often tell me that, for them, joining a Greek organization was the key to
transforming this vast campus into a community. The American Fraternity Movement at
Virginia Tech is currently thriving with about 3,500 members.
While each chapter has a somewhat different focus, they all share some fundamental
goals: promoting superior scholarship, promoting high social and moral standards,
developing leadership skills, and performing community outreach. The latter could include
working with a literacy organization, the American Cancer Society or Leukemia Society, or
with organizations that aid the homeless or underprivileged children, just to name a few.
The Greek organizations also play a significant role in the “Big Event,” a tremendously
successful community service event that is held each spring. Not surprisingly, the vast
majority of Virginia Tech’s student leaders are members of collegiate fraternal societies.
I encourage you to explore the opportunities the Greek system has to offer. Make new
friends, discover new talents and interests, and refine your leadership skills. Your diploma
will be invaluable, but don’t miss the opportunity to take with you so much more.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Steger
President