Greek Council
While the main purpose of Greek Council is to serve as the governing body over all Greek organizations, Greek Council has several other important purposes. Greek Council provides an open forum for all Greek members to discuss issues and help plan campus activities. Greek Council also promotes unity among all Greek members and organizations.
FRATERNITIES
Phi Theta Pi
The Delta Beta Chapter of the Phi Theta Pi fraternity is a group of men concerned with international business and commerce as well as encouraging scholarship, loyalty, and cooperation among their members. Members of Phi Theta Pi believe that “fraternity life is not the enjoyment of special privileges but an opportunity to prepare for wide and wise human service.” Traditions of the Phi’s include the Super Bowl Party, OSU vs. Michigan party, Pool Tournaments, and work with the Humane Society.
Omega Psi Rho
Omega Psi Rho fraternity is the newest Greek organization on campus and was founded in 2005. The motto of Omega Psi Rho, “We Came, We Saw, We Conquered,” captures the spirit that characterizes all of its members. The members of Omega Psi Rho believe that life is not merely about free spirit, but also about leadership, discipline, maturity and camaraderie among peers, school, and community. With its spirit and camaraderie, the Rhos have already established several popular traditions including the wing eating contest, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and Slam Dunk Contest, and supporting Aids Awareness.
SORORITIES
Alpha Iota
Alpha Iota sorority is an international business sorority that has chapters affiliated with leading schools and colleges across the United States. The sorority stresses the importance of scholarship, loyalty, and cooperation among all members. The Alphas are very focused on community service and have partnered with the Red Cross to hold two blood drives during the academic year. Along with the two blood drives, other traditional Alpha events are Bingo Nights, Cornhole Tournaments, and supporting Autism Awareness.
Gamma Chi Alpha
Gamma Chi Alpha sorority is a group of unified, independent, strong, and goal-oriented women striving to support all its sisters, enhance the quality of life with the community, and partner to engage in spirited leading, learning, and lasting friendships. The core principles of this sorority are education, public service, and leadership development. The Gammas adopt causes that impact society educationally, civically, and socially. It is for this reason that traditional Gamma events are Breast Cancer Awareness and the "Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Gala, suicide prevention, and women’s shelters.
Sigma Delta Sigma
Sigma Delta Sigma sorority is a local social sorority with strong ties to the community and was originally founded in 1987. The Deltas encourage individuality while still coming together as one unified sisterhood. Causes that the Deltas support include Depression Awareness, Take Back the Night, and the Gesundheit! Institute.