FSL THE CRΣΣD Reaching for the Stars Since 1963... GREEK WEEK 2015 IS HERE! OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm Friday: 8am - 5pm PHONE (407) 823-2072 EMAIL ucfgreek@ucf.edu WEBSITE fsl.sdes.ucf.edu REPORT HAZING anti-hazing@ucf.edu HAZING SAFE LINE (407) 823-4518 Greek Week 2015 has arrived and we are excited to unite the community! Throughout Greek Week, we hope to promote the values of the OfBice of Fraternity and Sorority Life: brotherhood/sisterhood, scholarship, service, and leadership through a variety of programming. We strive to highlight and strengthen the commitment of the Greek Community to through service learning in Orlando and at UCF. Listed below is updated information regarding Greek Week events. Best of luck, and remember Greek Week is about having fun while working to build a better more inclusive Community. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter UCF Greek Community @UCFGreek To Be Featured Email our OFSL Graduate Assistant Frederick Kenley Frederick.Kenley@ucf.edu Click Here for Greek Week Facebook Page! PAGE 1
IMPORTANT - GREEK COMMUNITY SAFETY Catching a Ride with Uber or Lyft? Safety Tips for Using Car Services UCF Greek Community, Friday- our favorite day of the week! We know many of you utilize services like Uber and Lyft to get around, and we thought some safety tips might be helpful. Consider the following next time you order one of these cars: 1. Don't pull open the door and hop in before you actually speak with your driver. Not only is this unsafe, it's also rude - - and undoubtedly pretty shocking to the driver - - if you suddenly jump into the wrong car (This happens more than you think...awkward...). 2. Always check the make of the car as well as its license number. This is to ensure it matches the same information that the service gave you when you ordered the car, and so you have an idea of what kind of car you are in in the case of an emergency. 3. Ask your driver's name - - and make sure the photo in the vehicle matches up with the face. 4. Follow the map on the app. If your driver starts heading off the highlighted route ask them where they are going. 5. Utilize Uber's "share your ETA" feature. As soon as your ride is conbirmed and the driver is on his way, you can actually input your destination into the app and share that with anyone via text message 6. Rate your driver after your ride. If you have a good experience let people know. If you have a poor experience let people know to avoid this driver. Ride safely! As always, please contact Olivia Escalona (Olivia.Escalona@ucf.edu), Coordinator of Risk Prevention with any questions or concerns. Charge On! The OfBice of Fraternity and Sorority Life! PAGE 2
GREEK AWARDS LUNCHEON As the school year begins to wind down, the OfBice of Fraternity and Sorority Life will be recognizing chapters and individual students in the community. On Wednesday, April 15th at 11:00 a.m. in the Student Union, Key West Ballroom, we will be hosting the Greek Awards Luncheon for all chapters to attend and join us in celebrating all recipients. We would like to extend the opportunity for all chapters to nominate members for the outstanding work they've done over the last year. We encourage you to identify deserving chapters and individuals for the Greek excellence they exude and complete a nomination. Attached, you will Bind the awards packet. All chapter presidents have received a Save the Date invitation to the Luncheon. Please respond if you are attending and bringing chapter members as guests. Questions? Contact Krystal Vielman at greekcouncil@ucf.edu or Stephanie Zavada at stephanie.zavada@ucf.edu. Click Here for Awards Packet! PAGE 3
KNIGHT-THON 2015 This weekend was UCF Annual Philanthropy Knight- Thon! Students together raised $688,049.19 this year! This surpasses the original goal of $500,000. This puts UCF s dance marathon at number seven in the country. This year, over 1200 students for various organizations participated. During the event, families came throughout the night to share their stories and have student s understand that their time and money was going to a great cause. Our Greek Community was out full force at the Dance Marathon! IFC President, Jacob Colquhoun was put in jail towards the end of the night and bail was set at $1,000 for his release.! PAGE 4
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Knoteworthy Knights NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL "I Love Da 90s!" and who doesn't! Kicking off NPHC Week on March 24th the had "Recess" which was an interactive game night open to all UCF students! Following that on March 25th they had a card making event for Knight- Thon outside of the Student Union during Market Wednesday called "In Living Color". These cards were given to the Knight- Thon staff to be delivered to the children at Arnold Palmer Hospital. Later that evening, NPHC hosted a closed greek social/stroll event at AΞΔ's House called "A Different World". At this event, NPHC taught fellow greeks on the history of strolling and came up with a Unity Stroll! On March 26th, they hosted two separate forums. For the women, the event was titled Sister Sister. At this event they discussed what it means to be a sister and had had open discussion about women in today s society. For the men, the NPHC Fraternities assisted SDES host Dr. Terrell Strayhorn from Ohio State University. He spoke on Steps to Success, in particularly for college men. The week was concluded on Friday the 27th with a partial proceeds at Burger U called "Good Burger" where all proceeds went towards the NPHC Knight- Thon Team!! PAGE 6
Knoteworthy Knights LAMBDA THETA PHI We are proud to announce that the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. has won Chapter of the Year for Florida Sector One! Our ofbice want to congratulate all of the undergrad brothers for putting in work for chapter, those alumni brothers that have supported them along way, and the Executive Board for making sure the chapter is always striving for success!! PAGE 7
Now Hiring: On campus positions for Fall 2015- Spring 2016 Jump start your own career planning process by assisting students with routine questions about major and career exploration and employment skills (training provided). 15 Hrs./week $9.00/Hr. For more information Please contact: Ms. Shauna Strickler at Career Services 407-823-2361 shauna.strickler@ucf.edu! PAGE 8
The Law Day 5k Run/Walk is an event that supports free civil legal aid programs and attracts runners and walkers from the Orange County and Central Florida legal community. On May 2, 2015, the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) will host the Inaugural OCBA Law Day 5k Run & Walk with the scenic race course running through the beautiful Lake Baldwin Park. All proceeds raised benebit the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association Foundation. The Orange County Bar Association Foundation focuses on community education. From the consequences of one's actions, to how the judicial system works, to supporting the local schools, to mentoring, the Foundation helps citizens gain a better understanding of the judicial system. The primary purpose of the Legal Aid Society is to provide quality legal services for the low- income residents, the working poor, children, and disadvantaged groups with special legal needs in Orange County, Florida, and to assist in providing legal aid services to similarly situated residents of neighboring counties though an effective and Biscally sound program through the combined efforts of staff and pro bono attorneys. For More Information, Click Here.! PAGE 9
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SPRING 2015 NEW MEMBERS Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Xi Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.! PAGE 10
Save The Date- Tunnel of Oppression is coming April 21st - 23rd! The Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive tour that allows participants to learn and understand various types of oppression. The purpose of this nationwide event is to educate and challenge thoughts and perceptions about topics related to oppression, power and privilege. Participants will experience topics related to hazing, accessibility, heterosexism, intimate partner abuse, gender identity, and racism. This event is open to the entire campus community. Tunnel tours will run every 30 minutes during the following: Tuesday, April 21 st (1pm- 7pm), Wednesday, April 22 nd (10am- 4pm) and Thursday, April 23 rd (10am- 4pm). Tunnel of Oppression is planned by individuals and departments from across the university. For more information about this event contact sja@ucf.edu.! PAGE 11
WHAT S GOING ON THIS WEEK IN CAREER SERVICES!!! Event Date/Time Location Graduate Career Symposium: The Ready to Work Series Getting Started: Internships & Experiential Learning Meaden & Moore, LLP Information Session So You Think You Can Work? What Employers are Really Looking For Networking Strategies Apply to Graduate or Professional School - Prepare for the Process Your VIPS Pass - Explore Academic and Career Options April 6th @11am April 7th @11am April 7th @5pm April 8th @ 11am April 8th @ 4pm April 9th @ 4pm April 9th @ 3pm Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 121 Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 115 Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 115 Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 121 Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 115 Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 115 Career Services and Experiential Learning Room 115! PAGE 12
CENTRAL FLORIDA HILLEL 10- Days Free Customized UCF Trip to Israel from Orlando Departing May 10th!! Registration closes soon, so don t miss out!! PAGE 13
Missing Forms Below are the current updates on our chapters for the 2014-2015 semester: New Member Plan RSO FORM Packet One Alpha Epsilon Phi Iota Phi Theta Alpha Epsilon Pi Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho Delta Zeta Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Lambda Beta Zeta Phi Beta Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Gamma Rho Sigma Lambda Beta Chi Upsilon Sigma! PAGE 14
Chapter Standings Below are the current updates on our chapters for the 2014-2015 semester: Alpha Epsilon Pi is on Organizational Probation through Spring 2015 Alpha Xi Delta is on Organizational Restrictive Probation through Summer 2015 Alpha Tau Omega is on Disciplinary Probation through Summer 2015 Beta Theta Pi is on Disciplinary Probation through Spring 2015 Chi Omega is on Disciplinary Probation through Summer 2015 Delta Zeta is on Disciplinary Probation through Spring 2015 Kappa Sigma is on Organizational Restrictive Probation through Summer 2015. Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter closed by National Office on January 14, 2015 Pi Kappa Phi is on Organizational Restrictive Probation through Spring 2015, followed by Organizational Probation through Summer 2015 Zeta Beta Tau is on Disciplinary Probation through Spring 2015! PAGE 15
WE PHILANTHROPY EVENTS Let Us Know!!! We would love to help inform the UCF Fraternity & Sorority Life Community, as well as the campus community about your chapters philanthropy and service events. The more participation, the more awareness to the cause. Email Philanthropy and planned Service events to our Graduate Assistant Freddy at Frederick.Kenley@ucf.edu. Upcoming OFSL Events All-Advisors Meeting Monday, April 6th @6:45pm [OFSL Multipurpose Room] Greek Week 2015 Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 11th Greek Gala Wednesday, April 15th @11am! PAGE 16