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The Oracle, December 12, 2002
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Greek endeavor is a huge success
By Katie Ibsen
The 2002 Greek Endeavor program was conducted over the weekend of November 9, 2002; as 105 greek affiliated new members joined forces at Camp Chihowa outside of Lawrence, on how to drop stereotypes regarding chapters on the University of Kansas.
The program lasted a day and a half with speakers such as Vice Provost Dr. Barbara Ballard, Coordinator of Leadership Development Programs Ruben Perez, Student Body President John Ng, and Director of Greek Programs Angie Carr; all of which provided inspiration to create a positive greek community for an outstanding university.
New greek members learn about each other and the concept of leadership at the Greek endeavor.
Photo by:
Katie Ibsen
Participants gained the knowledge of leadership skills to use within their chapters. Skills
such as building relationships, creating a positive greek community that carries a good reputation, and never letting go of the sight that a community with cooperation, goals, and team work is powerful and successful.
"I think not knowing what chapter people were from helped me meet all kinds of individuals," said Micaela Hill, Kappa Delta freshman.
As well as inspirational speakers, participants worked together on leadership activities learning of their hidden meaning and how the same ideals can be used within a chapter, or an outreach project.
Julie Chonko, Vice President of Interfraternal Relations said," the greatest thing is how new members come in not knowing what to expect, and leave with friendships from every chapter."
Programs such as Greek Endeavor are a starting point for students who are involved in the greek community at the University of Kansas, to breakdown stereotypes by working together, share that knowledge with their chapter and others, and make the community even stronger.
"The program is one of the best things for new members to drop stereotypes and meet friends that they will continue to know and work with in the greek community," said Director of Greek Endeavor, Jessica Mace.
Greek Endeavor has been giving the opportunity for new members to learn for about five years now. This and other programs are offered on and off campus. For more information visit the Organizations and Leadership office in the Kansas Union.
Congratulations
to the
New Exectuive Boards!
Panhellenic:
President Shelby Gigous
VP Recruitment Stephanie CameronVP
Administrative Affairs Lindsay Silsby
VP Risk Management Katie CrnkovichVP VP
Interfraternal Relations Kristi Kurtenbac
Public Relations Laura Dakhil
VP Educational Programs Open
VP Philanthropy Keilly Brennan
Assistant for Recruitment Susan Henry
IFC:
President
Egan Waggoner
VP Recruitment Andy WymoreVP
Administrative Affairs Jake Albers
VP Risk Management Chris Goode
VP Interfraternal Relations Ben Counter
VP Public Relations Billy Santoro
VP Educational Programs Richie Friesner
VP Philanthropy David Hardaway
Best of luck to all new officers! We know you can do it!
love,
The Oracle