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Kappa Upsilon
November 2011
Homecoming
Golf Outing
This year we will be having our first, of hopefully many, Golf outings with our Alumni. We will be playing at Weaver Ridge Friday and Saturday starting around 10am.
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- Aren't fraternities and sororities just like the one shown in the movie "Animal House?"
- What is alcohol use really like in fraternities?
- What impact will fraternity membership have on my son or grades?
- What about pledging or hazing?
- Who is actually "in charge" of the fraternity?
- Doesn't it cost a lot of money to be in a fraternity?
- Does being a member of a fraternity take up a lot of time?
- How does my student go about joining a fraternity?
Aren't fraternities and sororities just like the one shown in the movie "Animal House?"
- Nobody likes stereotypes. The best way to get to know a fraternity is to get to know its members. Fraternities are made up of a wide variety of undergraduate students, along with thousands of Alumni, each one a unique individual. At the heart of every fraternity is a set of value-based principles related to the development of character, leadership, scholarship, service, and lifelong friendship.
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What is alcohol use really like in fraternities?
- Alcohol abuse is unhealthy and inconsistent with fraternity ideals. All fraternities are expected to uphold state and city laws, university, fraternity, and governing council policies regarding consumption of alcohol. In addition, fraternities are not allowed to purchase alcohol for members or guests. The days of open keg parties at Greek social functions are gone. Instead, you'll find fraternity.
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What impact will fraternity membership have on my son or grades?
- Students often find it difficult to manage their time when moving from the highly structured high school environment to the freedoms of college. Fraternities assist in that transition by offering scholarship programs which may include study partners, mandatory study hours, and time management workshops. Your student can access and network with members who already know how to use campus resources like the library, tutors, computer labs, study lounges, and academic advisors.
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What about pledging or hazing?
- New fraternity members all experience a period of orientation to the organization that they choose to join. During this time, they will participate in leadership retreats, community service projects, weekly meetings to learn about the university and the fraternity history, and activities designed to build friendships among members of the organization. ALL FRATERNITY POLICIES FORBID HAZING and all chapters are committed to a membership education period which instills a sense of responsibility and commitment in the new members.
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Who is actually "in charge" of the fraternity?
- Fraternity members are elected to officer positions and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. These officers are assisted by members serving on committees and by Alumni serving as advisors. All of our fraternities are also part of an (inter) national organization that offers support, advice, and direction through paid professional staff members and regional volunteers. Professional university staff is also employed to assist, educate, and monitor the activities of fraternities.
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Doesn't it cost a lot of money to be in a fraternity?
- Each fraternity is self-supported through dues charged to all members. In the first year of membership, a few one-time expenses are assessed. After those initial payments are made, your student’s only expense will be semester dues. Housing is offered for twenty of the twenty-eight fraternities and sororities on campus, and a variety of payment plans is usually offered
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Does being a member of a fraternity take up a lot of time?
- Participating in any worthwhile activity always requires an investment of one's time. Research has shown that involved college students are more likely to graduate, and they report greater satisfaction with their college experience. Through his fraternity involvement, your student will learn how to balance academics, work, campus involvement, and social commitments.
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How does my student go about joining a fraternity?
- Fraternities utilize a process commonly referred to as "recruitment" or "intake" in order to meet prospective members. Recruitment offers non-affiliated students an opportunity to meet a number of other people on campus and learn what each group has to offer.
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