A Guide to FrAternity And Sorority LiFe - Virginia Tech

PrOgrAMS ANd ACTIvITIES
GREEK LIFE
On such a lively campus, Fraternity and Sorority Life offers many resources to the entire student body, both members and prospective
members. The office promotes, sponsors, and coordinates various programs and activities throughout the year. These events aim to bring
together faculty, staff, students, and the entire community.
GreeK weeK
Greek Week is a time in the spring semester when the members of the fraternity and sorority community come together during a variety
of events such as community service events and events that celebrate the Greek community. Traditionally, fraternity and sorority chapters
are paired into teams that compete to win points to determine the Greek Week champions. Points are determined by who wins events
and/or who has the highest participation and contributes the most to the community.
Events in the past have included a Kick off Concert, President’s Gala, Greek Olympic Field Games, Greek Sing, Greek Awards, and the
crowning of Greek God and Goddess. In 2009, members of the Greek Community raised $7,000 for Relay for Life.
HoMecoMinG weeK
The office oversees a week-long series of events to celebrate homecoming week at Virginia Tech. These events are open to all four governing
councils and their member chapters and have included a Greek Sing competition, powder puff tournament, and chapter mixers.
leaDersHiP traininG anD DeveloPMent
The office hosts a number of programs not only to help the executive officers become better leaders, but also to help in the individual
development of all members. Events include executive retreats, leadership programs, officer transition and training, and orientation to
fraternity and sorority life. In addition, office staff members teach two academic classes each semester.
oaK lane tricK-or-treat
The PHC and the Oak Lane Community Council partner to provide a safe space for local elementary-age children to participate in trickor-treating
at the Oak Lane Community. Children come in for a night of fun, games, candy giveaways, and face painting, while parents
are treated to a relaxing environment including raffles with prizes donated by local businesses.
roanoKe street clean-uP
Partnering with the town of Blacksburg, IFC chapters set aside a Saturday each semester to conduct a clean-up of Roanoke Street.
Chapter members clean up neighbors’ yards and public spaces in an effort to give back to the community.
town Hall MeetinGs
Twice per semester, the office hosts town hall meetings that focus on specific topics pertinent to the fraternity and sorority community.
The meetings are a way in which we try to reach out to all students to hear their ideas, concerns, and suggestions.
town anD Gown
The four governing councils partner with the Town of Blacksburg in monthly meetings to develop a better sense of community.
Many more activities that happen throughout the year help to further promote the value of the fraternity and sorority life experience to
the university and community partners at Virginia Tech.
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