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The BenefitsThe Benefitsof Goingof GoingGreekGreek4Eligibiliy RequirementsEligibility Requirements5GROWTHAs a member of a Greek organization, you will have the chance to learn about yourself and othersas you build your character and discover your unique abilities. You will also learn tolerance andacceptance for others who may have different beliefs and practices than you.FRIENDSHIPFriends you make in a greek organization arelifelong. These friendships provide supportwhile enriching your college experience.*Any student whohas earned seven (7)credits at Franklin& Marshall Collegewith a minimumcumulative gradepoint average of 2.0may participate inrecruitment and newmember education.*All Greek organizationsmayconductrecruitment and newmember educationfor students who haveearned seven creditsat Franklin & MarshallCollege with a minimumcumulative grade pointaverage of 2.0.SERVICEThe Greek system prides itself on service toothers. Each chapter is involved in local ornational philanthropy and, last year, forgedreal relationships with the city of Lancasterto collaborate on new service opportunities,logging over 1000 service hours!*Greek chapters can earn theprivilege of recruiting studentswith at least 3.0 credits and a GPAequal to, or greater than, 2.25. Achapter earns this privilege bysatisfying all of the followingconditions:a) Students participating in the chapter’s new membereducation program earn an average GPA of 2.7 or higher;b) no student participating in its new member educationviolates Item 1 of the Student Code, AcademicMisconduct;c) the chapter has not had the privilege revoked by theJudicial Board of the Greek Council.SCHOLARSHIPGreek members exhibit high ideals and academic standards. Fraternities and sororities providesupport networks to facilitate academic achievement and encourage intellectual curiosity.

ΧΩ ΧΩ6ΚΒΓ ΚΒΓ7Chi Omega sorority446 W. James StreetOriginally founded in 1895 at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, the Chi OmegaSorority is a female organization that has existed at Franklin and Marshall since 1987. ChiOmega is the largest women’s fraternal organization in the world with over 240,000 initiatesand 170 collegiate chapters. Chi Omega offers its members unique opportunities in leadership,scholarship, and life-long friendship. Chi Omega also servesits members by preparing young women to achieve theirhighest possible aspirations.Chi Omega sisters at Franklin and Marshall are trulya special group. Sisters are actively involved in all aspects ofstudent life: academics, athletics, community service, andvarious other co-curricular and social activities. Membershipin Chi Omega does not simply end at graduation; rather,Colors: Cardinal and StrawFlower: White CarnationMagazine: The EleusisSymbol: The OwlFounded: April 5, 1895,University of Arkansasyour friendships and bonds continue to grow and thrive for years afterwards. F&M’s Chi Omegasisters pride themselves on their personal integrity, academic excellence, and community service(specifically our philanthropic work with the Make-a-Wish Foundation), and leadership throughoutcampus. In addition, the Chi Omega Foundation funds active and alumnae scholarships as wellas leadership training. Come check out Chi Omega to find out even more about us!Kappa Beta Gamma sororityKappa Beta Gamma is a national, social sorority, founded in 1917 at Marquette Universityto improve its members morally, socially and intellectually. The Nu Chapter of Kappa BetaGamma sorority was founded at Franklin & Marshall in August 2002 and embraces the ideals ofunity, sisterhood, character, charity and scholarship.Kappa Beta Gamma is a close-knit group of outstanding women who truly value thebonds of sisterhood and benefits of Greek life. Kappa at F&M holds many diverse sisterhoodevents throughout the school year, ranging from co-sponsored events with other clubs oncampus to mixers, formals, theme parties, and community service projects. Currently, ourmain community service project is leading a local Girl Scout troop. We also participate andorganize other community service events and fund raise for our national philanthropy - theAIDS Foundation. Many of our members are involved in leadership roles in activities on campusincluding theatre, orchestra, Hillel, Student Senate, athletics, campus publications and the Ben’sUnderground executive board. Kappa allows those involved women to interact and becomelife-long friends and sisters. Its members gain experience in leadership, invaluable friendships,a support network, and a rewarding college experience.

ΧΦ ΧΦΔΣΦΔΣΦ8Chi Phi fraternity603 Race AvenueFounded in 1854, the Zeta Chapter of Chi Phi fraternity is the oldest chapter in the country.The brotherhood is based upon three principle values: Truth, honor, and personal integrity.Chi Phi is a strong fraternity within the Greek system at Franklin and Marshall and many of ourbrothers stand out within the community as student leaders, athletes, and scholars. Our house,Dubbsheim, was built in 1929 and stands out as a prominent campus location. Alumni of Chi Phiare active and generous, and have recently contributed funds towards a new kitchen and otherrenovations within the fraternity house. The newly renovated kitchen allows us to have a mealplan in the house, which brings brothers back six days a week for gourmet meals served in ourdining room.Chi Phi Brothers always actively pursue community service opportunities, and boastone of the largest student donations for the recent Frankin and Marshall tsunami relief effort.We also boast that there are close to one thousand alumni throughout the country from the ZetaChapter ofChi Phifraternity.Studentsi ntere s tedin joiningGreek life atFranklin andM a r s h a l lC o l l e g eare alwaysw e l c o m eto stop byDubbsheimto checkout Chi Phifraternity.Delta Sigma Phi fraternity437 College AvenueDelta Sigma Phi was founded at the City College of New York on December 10, 1899,becoming the first Fraternity to accept both Christians and Jews. In 1915, the Upsilon chapterof Delta Sigma Phi was founded at Franklin & Marshall College.Although the initial brothers who founded our fraternity at F&M have graduated,our chapter goals, traditions, and integrity have remained intact. Delta Sigma Phi embracesdiversity, friendship, community involvement and fun. This tight-knit brotherhood hasbeen producing wellroundedleaders sinceits founding. DeltaSigma Phi has brotherson the baseball, trackand field, football andgolf teams as well asin leadership positionsin a variety of studentorganizations. Notonly can Delta SigmaPhi create life longfriendships, but alsoit opens up valuablenetworks all over thenation and world,regardless of careerchoices. This well-rounded fraternity will no doubt continue to have a large impact at Franklin& Marshall and an even larger impact on its members.Fall semester Delta Sigma Phi helped raise money along with the Spanish AmericanCivil Association to buy Christmas presents for the elderly. Additionally, Delta has begun along-term community service project with the city of Lancaster where brothers help rebuildand maintain Crystal Park. This has been one of the city’s top priorities and Delta Sigma Phiwill play a crucial role in the rehabilitation process.Delta Sigma Phi plans to continue this involvement with the community, and continueto follow our motto of, “Live. Learn. Grow.”9

ΚΣ10ΚΣΦΚΨΦΚΨ11Kappa Sigma fraternity249 North Charlotte StreetKappa Sigma has a strong tradition that dates back to its founding in 1869 at theUniversity of Virginia in Charlottesville. It stands today as one of the ten largest fraternitieswith over 200,000 initiates and 15,000 active undergraduate brothers in 215 chapters in theUnited States and Canada. 249 North Charlotte Street has been the home of the Delta RhoChapter of Kappa Sigma since 1960. A good number of our brothers call “the house” home,while the rest consider it a place of relaxation and wonderful release from the academic andother stresses of Franklin and Marshall.Kappa Sigma exists not alone but as a part of a Distinguished alumni:greater community in Lancaster, and beyond. As a chapterTed Turnerwe participate in several community service projects everyJerry JonesRobert Redfordsemester. Over the past years we have helped to rehabilitateCarlton Fiskthe Susquehanna River, and manned phones during a telethonJimmy Buffetfor a homeless shelter. Our Annual Halloween Haunted House and Conrad Hiltonin partnership with Chi Omega Sorority is one of the highlightsof our fall semester.Phi Kappa Psi fraternityPhi Kappa Psi was founded at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, on February19, 1852 by William Henry Letterman and Charles Page Thomas Moore. The founding fathersdesired to form an organization dedicated to selfless labor and hoped that its memberswould come to understand “the great joy ofserving others” -- the motto of the Phi Kappa PsiFraternity. It was Page and Moore’s intentionthat the principles, ideals, and purposes of thisfraternity would express the highest standardof brotherhood. Thus, when they met at theLetterman home on February 19, their intentionfrom the beginning was to found an order thatwould grow to include men of honor and goodwill at colleges throughout America.The Pennsylvania Eta chapter of Phi Kappa Psiwas established at Franklin & Marshall in 1860, and has thrived for over 145 years. Currently,the chapter provides a safe, comfortable environment in which friendships are cultivated andnurtured and a good time ishad by all. The Brothers of PhiKappa Psi are deeply involvedin every aspect of life atFranklin and Marshall College,generating doctors, lawyers,liberals, and conservatives. ThePennsylvania Eta chapter alsodedicates a great portion ofits time to community servicethrough quality engagementwith the Boys and Girls Clubof Lancaster and the Adopt-A-Highway program and arecommitted high academicachievement and leadership.

ΦΚΣ ΦΚΣ12ΦΚΤ ΦΚΤ13Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity415 West James StreetPhi Kappa Tau fraternity605 College AvenuePhi Kappa Sigma was founded in 1850 at the University of Pennsylvania. TheZeta Chapter located at Franklin and Marshall College was started in 1854 and is F&M’soldest active chapter, having just celebrated its 150 th anniversary. The Chapter house ispresently located at 415 W. James just about 4 blocks from campus.The brotherhood is very active on campus as well as in the community. Brothersare involved in performing groups, clubs, and leadership positions such as the rugbyteam, chamber singers, orchestra, French club, the Greek Council, and the list goes on.The national fraternity’s philanthropy is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society while thechapter also works locally with the Water Street Mission. We are very proud of our strongand diverse brotherhood and we invite all of you to come to the house and meet us ortalk to us around campus... “Stellis Aequus Durando”Phi Kappa Tau was founded in 1906 at Miami University of Ohio by a group of four friendsin the spirit of brotherhood and shared scholarship. It consists nationally of over 140 chaptersand is growing every year.The Franklin and Marshall chapter of PhiTau was founded in 1921 and has embraced thebrotherhood and shared scholarship that thefounders envisioned. The house has a proudtradition; alums include former Franklin andMarshall College President Richard Kneedler(’62), and current chair of the RepublicanNational Committee, Ken Mehlmen (‘88).The chapter’s brotherhood is unique.While every brother shares a common identityas a Phi Kappa Tau Man, each also maintainsa life independent from the brotherhood.Outside the house brothers have beeninvolved in organizations such as WFNM(campus radio station), student senate, theCollege Dispatch, community service, and avariety of student leadership opportunities.Our brothers also belong on sports teamsranging from basketball, soccer, swimming,and ice hockey. While every brother is ableto have an active social life, each is also ableto fulfill his responsibilities both civically andacademically. In the past year, many brothersmade Dean’s list. The brotherhood has alsobeen involved in several community service projects such as Hospice and the Canned FoodDrive. Brothers have also individually been involved in the Big Brothers Program, Habitat forHumanity, and the Lancaster Humane Society.The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity experience has afforded young men the chance to developleadership skills and build lifelong friendships for more than 80 years, and the bonds cultivatedduring the undergraduate experience last far into adulthood.

ΣΠ ΣΠ14Greeks in Greeks Servicein Service15Sigma Pi fraternityThe Nu Chapter of Sigma Pi on the campus of Franklin and Marshall is rich in historyand tradition. The chapter is now the third oldest Sigma Pi national chapter in the country.The Nu Chapter is made of a diverse group of men, from different backgrounds anddifferent areas. There are brothers from Florida and Alabama, as well as the many brothersthat hail from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. The majority of the brothers eitherare current or former football players. There are a few brothers that have not been involvedwith football, and we welcome all interested men to check out Sigma Pi.We encourage everyone that is interested in being a part of a grand tradition thatis bigger than any one person. Even though Sigma Pi is one of the biggest fraternities oncampus, the brothers pride themselves on being the most close knit and united group ofmen on campus. There is great sense of camaraderie formed through social events suchas parties, mixers, formals, and barbecues. Sigma Pi also boasts the lowest dues of anyfraternity on campus, ranging from $250 -$300 per semester.Since his inauguration as the 14th president of Franklin and Marshall College, JohnA. Fry has set the ambitious goal of creating the “most civically engaged campus in thecountry”. While few see President Fry’s vision as an easy feat, with the cooperation of theGreek Community, it certainly seems attainable.Beyond the social aspects, the Greek system provides many advantages for thestudent and thecollege by creatingan unrivalledstudent networkfor the brothersand sisters of theo r g a n i z a t i o n son campus. Themobilization of anentire brother orsisterhood allowsmany large scaleprojects to becompleted. PhiKappa Tau andDelta Sigma Phifraternities areboth honoringcommitments tomaintaining andMembers of Phi Kappa Psi in roadside cleanupcleaning local parks, hi Kappa Psi fraternity has maintained a stretch of Harrisburg Pikethrough the Adopt a highway program, and the Kappa Beta Gamma sorority has providedmentorship for a local Girl Scout troop, just to name a few.All the successes of Greek service and philanthropy, however, cannot be summedup by hourly tallies or in simple dollar amounts. There is an immense intrinsic satisfactionto doing any service, but doing it with a group of your best friends makes it all the moregratifying. The unity of the Greeks has provided an incredible resource for many serviceprojects to be accomplished.- Michael WagnerGreek Council Community Relations Chair

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