MGC Recruitment Packet

Recruitment Packet GO GREEK!

Why Go Greek?

Studies conducted on Students who belong to a Greek-letter organization have concluded the following:

Greek students are more likely to stay in college than other students. Nationally 71% of all Greeks graduate while only 50% of non-Greeks graduate. Alumnae members of Greek organizations tend to be more financially successful. 85% of the Fortune 500 key executives are Greek. Greek students are more actively involved on campus and in their community. Upon graduation, these members are also more likely to get involved in volunteer and charitable organizations. Fraternity and sorority members are more satisfied with their college experience. Since 1825, all but two presidents have been Greek. Greek life has been a part of UNT for 60 years! Service and Philanthropy: Last year, UNT Greek organizations logged 15, 500 service hours and donated over $40,000 to local and national charities. Nine of the last ten Student Body Presidents were Greek. 74% of UNT Greeks are involved in another UNT student organization. There are 41 different Greek organizations to choose from at UNT.

Greek Terms and Definitions

alpha

beta

gamma

delta

epsilon

zeta

eta

theta

iota

kappa

lambda

mu

nu

xi

omicron

pi

rho

sigma

tau

upsilon

phi

chi

psi

omega

Active Member: An undergraduate member who has been initiated by their chapter. Alumna/alumnus: A sorority/fraternity member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter. Calls: A unique vocal expression attributed to an organization. Please be careful not to repeat an organizations particular call or response. It is considered a sign of disrespect. Chapter: A local membership unit of a national or international sorority or fraternity. Crossing: A term used by most MGC groups to indicate that a new member has been fully initiated in to a group. Some organizations prefer to use Initiation. Fraternity: Greek-letter organization that is characterized by a ritual, badge, and a strong tie of friendship. Informally, women's fraternities are called sororities. Informational: A forum for individuals interested in seeking more information about a particular MGC fraternity or sorority. Initiation: The formal ceremony that brings a new member in to full membership. Legacy: A man or woman whose mother/father, sister/brother, is an alumna/alumnus or active member of a sorority or fraternity. Line: Individuals going through the membership intake process. Some organizations prefer to use Class. Neophyte: A new member of a fraternity or sorority. Philanthropy: A service project undertaken by Greek organizations at the campus, community, or national level. Each fraternity and sorority has a designated cause to which they serve. Signs: A unique display expressed by hand symbols. Please be careful not to imitate an organizations sign. It is considered a sign of disrespect. Sorority: A Greek-letter sisterhood. Strolling: Organizational members move together in a line expressing pride for their organization. In this line, members may express their pride through use of their organizations call, sign or historical information, ritual/custom dances, etc. All of this is done through movements that are unique to a particular organization. Please be careful not to imitate the stroll or cut in between members of the line. That is considered a sign of disrespect. Saluting: Saluting is a means by which members of an organization can praise a particular member within their organization or to honor the organization's past and current accomplishments. Members write a salute and tend to include words of modern-day songs. Once they have the text, they proceed to add motions to the salute. Typically, if there is more than one person performing a salute, the members will synchronize their movements. Saluting symbolizes unity and respect.

Who is MGC?

Multicultural Greek Council

The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) is the umbrella organization to the ten recognized historically Multicultural and Latino fraternities and sororities at UNT. Though membership in this council is not restricted to students of Multicultural heritage, MGC serves as a multifaceted organization whose purposes include representing Multicultural interest to the University and community, promotion of the concept of self-governance among fraternities and sororities, unification of the Multicultural Greek groups, sponsoring large scale community service projects, and planning various activities throughout the year with the other Greek umbrella organizations. Membership in an MGC organization is a life-long commitment. Members of MGC organizations remain active as alumni members and participate in many events nationwide. The average size of an MGC chapter is 11 members, so you can ensure you will develop close bonds with your fellow members.

Recruitment

The Multicultural Greek Council sponsors an MGC Week each fall and spring. This week is full of events that will allow students the opportunity to come and learn specific information about each of the chapters represented in the council. Students are encouraged to ask questions and utilize this week to get acquainted with current members of the organizations. Representatives from each of the MGC organizations will be on hand to provide information to anyone interested. Every chapter in our council has something different to offer, so we recommend that you check out all MGC chapters to find the one that best suits you.

Letter from the President WELCOME TO UNT! On behalf of the MGC Council, I would like to congratulate you on your acceptance to the University of North Texas. Being a student at UNT gives you the opportunity to develop leadership skills, make long lasting friendships, and choose from over 300 student organizations to get involved in! One of the best ways to get involved is to become a part of UNT Greek life. I appreciate you taking the time to consider the Multicultural Greek Council as one of your possibilities to enter Greek life. Joining a Greek organization is a life-changing experience. Our organizations provide you with a family away from home, leadership opportunities and help to assure academic excellence. It is imperative you do your research on organizations you are interested in joining. Each organization excels in different ways and my hope for you is to find the best fit for you. This is a family in which you get to choose to be a part of. Ultimately our goal is to give you the best college experience and support you on your journey to graduation. You will gain sisters/brothers, leadership capabilities, networks, and be actively involved. I encourage you to leave a legacy by the changes you make at the University of North Texas as you seek to join something bigger than yourself. It is an important decision that requires nothing less than commitment but as long as you make the right decision as to what is best for you there will be no regret. It is definitely an experience you will never forget. Our council is involved in many community service projects for philanthropic causes such as the Mega Beca Scholarship, St. Judes, The American Cancer Society, C.A.S.A, breast cancer awareness, and many more. We are here to encourage you to be involved upon your enrollment at the University of North Texas. Our council may be small but we are unified in our efforts to make our presence known. We are multicultural, meaning that we encourage diversity in each organization. We have any ethnicity you may think of in at least one of the organizations. We are a close knit council who has a lot to offer to a great individual like you. I would love to have you consider the Multicultural Greek Council I have grown to love. In deepest regards,

Angelica Castillo MGC President

MGC Executive Board

Angie Castillo President

[email protected]

Favian Rios Vice President of Internal Relations

[email protected]

Jessica Sanchez Vice President of

Administration and Finance

[email protected]

Alyssa Galvan Vice President of

Expansion and Community Relations

[email protected]

Lorraine Cuevas Vice President of Council Relations

[email protected]

MGC Fraternities and Sororities

Sororities Fraternities

Delta Kappa Delta

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc.

Delta Phi Omega

Sigma Lambda Beta

Gamma Phi Omega Colony

Sigma Beta Rho

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc.

Phi Iota Alpha

Lambda Theta Alpha Latina Sorority Inc.

Omega Delta Phi

Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Inc.

Delta Kappa Delta Denton Colony

Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. commits itself to the fostering of a united sisterhood, the

development of indomitable spirit, the betterment of the community through humanitarian services, and the education of ourselves and others about the Indian

sub-continental culture. Furthermore, we dedicate ourselves to personal, cultural enrichment through the awareness and preservation of our traditions and morals.

Nickname: DKD

Motto: I slept and dreamt that life was joy, I awoke

and saw that life was service, I acted and beheld, Service was Joy. Rabindranath Tagore

Founded: October 1, 1999

Mascot: Peacock

Colors: Violet, Black and Silver

Symbol: Diya

Flower: Lotus

National Philanthropy: Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention

Website:

www.deltakappadelta.com

Delta Phi Omega Denton City-Wide Colony

We pride ourselves on our five pillars; Friendship, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Sisterhood. DPO is

the largest, strongest, and fastest growing South Asian sorority in the nation. Nationally the sisterhood was established on December 6, 1998 at the University of Houston, we now have over 20

chapters and colonies, and 900+ sisters across the United States.

Nickname: DPhiO & DPO

Values: Sisterhood, Respect, Honesty, Friendship, Loyalty

Motto: We dreamt, We saw, We

conquered.

Founded: December 6, 1998

Mascot: Bengal Tiger Colors: Red, Black, and Silver

Flower: White Orchid

Gems: Diamond and Red Ruby

National Philanthropy:

Childrens Literacy Education

Website:

www.deltaphiomega.org www.wix.com/deltaphiomega/denton

Gamma Phi Omega Colony

Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority, Inc. is a Latina-oriented organization that unites women through sisterhood. As an organization of professional young women, we strive to excel academically, serve our community, raise cultural awareness and promote sisterhood.

Values: Academic Excellence, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Sisterhood

Motto: Unity and Sisterhood, Now and

Forever, One and Inseparable.

Founded: April 17, 1991

Mascot: Swan

Colors: Maroon and Navy

Flower: Fire and Ice Rose

Gem: Star Sapphire

National Philanthropy: American Diabetes Association

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. Alpha Upsilon Chapter

The purpose of Kappa Delta Chi is to promote the values of unity, honesty, integrity and leadership among women at colleges and universities. Through numerous service events, sisterhood retreats

and academic and cultural workshops, KDChis learn more about themselves and each other. They sprout into impacting leaders and help guide the next generation to success. KDChi is a non-

traditional, community service sorority full of diverse members and eager young ladies ready to make a difference in their communities. With your sisters, anything is possible. Endless memories are

created as an undergraduate member of KDChi but many more await us after graduation.

Values: Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Friendship

Motto: Leading with integrity, United

through service.

Founded: April 6, 1987

Nickname: KDChi

Mascot: Penguin

Colors: Pink and Maroon

Flower: Pink Rose

Gem: Emerald

National Philanthropy: American Cancer Society

Dolores Huerta Foundation Kappa Delta Chi Foundation

Website:

www.kappadeltachi.org http://www.wix.com/kdchialphaupsilon/unt

Lambda Theta Alpha Latina Sorority Inc. Beta Mu Chapter

The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love, and respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural

activities. Promote unity through charitable and educational programs. Maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.

Founded at Kean University, Lambda Theta Alpha was the first sorority in the nation created to cater towards the needs of Latinas. The purpose of the organization is to create a support group for women

in higher education and unite the community on campus.

Nickname: LTA

Values: Unity, Love, Respect

Goals: -Scholarly Excellence

-Empowerment of Latinas and the Universal Woman

-Cultural and Political Awareness -Community Activism

Founded: December, 1975

Mascot: Lady of the Moon, Palm Trees

Colors: Burgundy and Grey

Gem: Pearl

National Philanthropy: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Website: www.lambdalady.org

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. Alpha Tau Chapter

In 1975, there were no Latino fraternities in existence in the United States. The Greek-letter organizations of the time primarily catered to Anglo and African- American students and graduates.

Lambda's founders, as men of vision, realized there was a need to unite the Latino students and develop their leadership skills, impart upon them the value of an education, and instill in them a commitment to their community and culture. The traditional student club would not suffice to

accomplish such lofty goals. Hence, Latino unity and brotherhood would be achieved through a long recognized institution - the fraternity. This newest addition to the Greek system would be the first in

the nation by identity and by name.

Nickname: Lambdas

Values: Unity, Respect, Brotherhood,

Culture, Pride

Motto: Chivalry above self.

Founded: December 1, 1975

Flower: White Carnation

Colors: Brown and White

National Philanthropy: American Heart Association

Website:

www.lambda1975.org www.originallambdas.com/chapters/alphatau/

Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity Inc. Dallas Colony

Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. believes in the principal of brotherhood beyond all barriers. We promote diversity within our organization and are proud to accept brothers of all cultures,

backgrounds, and beliefs. With such a diverse foundation of brothers, we continue to create capable and upstanding leaders for the community that has done so much for us, breaking down barriers

between different ethnic groups and contributing our time and effort to attaining a better and brighter future for all.

Nickname: SigRho

Values: Society, Brotherhood, Remembrance

Motto: Brotherhood beyond all barriers.

Founded: August 16, 1996

Mascot: Cobra

Colors: Red, Black, and Green

National Philanthropy: SOS Childrens Villages Children International

Be the Change

Website: www.sigmabetarho.com

www.rushsigrho.com

Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Inc. Rho Beta Chapter

Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest historically Latina-based sorority, with a MULTICULTURAL membership, in the United States. We are an academic, cultural, community service and social

organization dedicated in promoting our evolving and diverse cultures by sharing them with others through our five principles.

Nickname: SLG, Gammas

Values: Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Social Interaction,

and Morals and Ethics

Founded: April 9, 1990

Mascot: Purple Panther

Flower: Pink Rose

Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple

National Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness

TRIO Programs

Website: www.sigmalambdagamma.com

http://www.wix.com/untgammas/rhobeta

Sigma Lambda Beta Theta Beta Chapter

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity is a historically Latino-based social fraternity that was founded April 4, 1986 at the University of Iowa based on cultural understanding and wisdom. Most

noteworthy is that 16 of the 18 founders were of Hispanic-Latino origin/descent.

We believe in the ideals of fairness, opportunity, and equality of all men without regard to their race, culture, or ethnic background. Our biggest goal is to see that all of society can realize the importance of these three ideals. In order to achieve this goal, we all strive to model these behaviors and present

ourselves in a gentlemanly and educated fashion.

Values: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service, and Cultural

Awareness

Motto: Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.

Nickname: Betas

Mascot: White Stallion Mustang

Flower: Red Carnation

Colors: Royal Purple and Pure White

National Philanthropy: Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day

Collegiate Scholarship

Website: www.sigmalambdabeta.com

http://sigmalambdabeta.com/thetabeta

Phi Iota Alpha Alpha Nu Chapter

Phi Iota Alpha's mission is to develop leaders, & create innovative ways to unite the Latino community. Our fraternity's roots extend from the late 19th century to the first Latino fraternity, &

the first Latino student organization in the United States.

Our brotherhood is composed of university, & professional men committed towards the empowerment of the Latin American community. We do this by providing social, cultural programs & activities geared towards the appreciation, promotion & preservation of Latin American culture.

Nickname: Phiota

Mission Statement: Phi Iota Alpha

Fraternity is a brotherhood dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Latin

American culture.

Motto: Semper Parati Semper Juncti

Founded: December 26, 1931

Mascot: Lion

Flower: Red Carnation

Colors: Gold, Navy Blue, Red, and White

National Philanthropy: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital

Union Foundation Unicef Latin America

Website:

www.phiota.info

Omega Delta Phi Alpha Chi Chapter

The purpose of this brotherhood, a service/social fraternity dedicated to the needs and concerns of the community, is and shall be to promote and maintain the traditional values of unity, honesty,

integrity, and leadership. This brotherhood was founded in order to provide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education.

Nickname: O D Phi

Values: Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership

Motto: Crescit Eundo

Founded: November 25, 1987

Mascot: Knight

Colors: Scarlet and Silver

National Philanthropy: Court Appointed Special Advocates

(CASA)

Website: www.omegadeltaphi.com

What Next?

GO GREEK!

Be on the lookout for MGC Week:

August 30 Tabling in the Union

August 30 MGC Educational

September 4 MGC Takeover

September 4 MGC Greek Games

September 5 Community Service

September 6 MGC Showcase

For more information, check us out at:

http://www.wix.com/untmgc/untmgc