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Alpha Chi Omega & Phi Gamma Delta’s Annual Make-A-Wish BBQ

September 27, 2018 by Megan Asbury

   Every fall, Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) team up to co-host a BBQ for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each year, they sponsor a child and this year it was five year old Emelia. Emelia was diagnosed with Acute Lymphobastic Leukemia (ALL). Over the last two years, Mia has undergone 55 transfusions, 24 spinal taps, liver failure, and multiple hospital stays lasting up to a month. The event took place on September 18th, and with sweet Mia and her family in attendance, there was fun to be had by all!

This year’s goal was to raise $10,000, and through family and friend donations, the 700+ community members showing up to the BBQ, and fun challenges leading up to the day of the BBQ, Alpha Chi Omega and FIJI hit their goal on the dot! As the years progress, the Make-A-Wish challenges just get wackier and wackier. This year, the hosts from each chapter had a little fun challenging one another… Alpha Chi Omega’s VP Philanthropy, Katie Hansen, wore a suit to class for $100 donation, Logan Pieski of FIJI wore a dress around campus for $130. Other chapter members had quite the fun too. FIJI Austin Huels pledged to donate $50 if Alpha Chi’s Dzana Sarajlija went on a date with him (and for those curious, she did say yes)! Tate Vickers (FIJI) said yes to getting frosted tips for $100 and Maria Hufford was challenged by Preston Padgett to wear a hot pink wig for her composite picture for $30. The challenges concluded with chapter presidents, Alyson Van Winkle and Brock Fuemmeler sliding down a slip in slide full of condiments in the middle of campus for $100!

   Alpha Chi Omega’s VP Philanthropy, Katie Hansen, said, “this is the event I have been waiting my whole term as VP Philanthropy to plan. Going into the pediatric healthcare field, I have a passion for Make-A-Wish and what it stands for. It was incredible getting to work with the company directly while getting to know Emelia and her family and their story. Seeing them tear up leaving the event in gratitude made all the stress and hard work from the last few months so incredibly worth it.” When asked what her favorite part of the event was, Katie said, “hands down hanging out with Mia! She took me by surprised and was so bold in getting to know all the people who came out to support her! We drew with chalk for quite some time, she enjoyed a few servings of ice cream, and even followed me around our sorority house to get a tour and meet all the girls! Hearing her giggle and play with Morris, our house dog, was so precious.”

FIJI’s Philanthropy Chair, Logan Pieski, added that his favorite part was meeting Emelia as well. “Her personality was contagious. She is a fighter. No one should have to go through cancer especially a five year old.  She has been through way more than the normal person and it doesn’t faze her. She is a person people can look up to and realize that they can overcome anything.” Logan concluded saying “Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Gamma Delta’s Make-A-Wish BBQ is a success because of who we have in our chapters. We have the go getters [that] want to get the job done. We don’t do this for ourselves, but to help out others. Katie Hansen was an incredible person to work with. She kept me on my toes and pushed me to get the job done. Ultimately, this was a success because we touched the life of Emelia, and I got to work with the best sorority on campus. This is a win-win in my book.”

Seeing the impact of these types of events on our campus and within our Fraternity and Sorority Life is incredible. Congratulations to Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Gamma Delta on another successful Make-A-Wish BBQ. We already can’t wait until next year!

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alpha Chi Omega, AXO, BBQ, FIJI, Make-A-Wish, Phi Gamma Delta, Philanthropy

Fraternity and Sorority Life Celebrates Homecoming 2017

November 1, 2017 by Kate Roessler

Pictured from left to right: Matt Campbell (Delta Chi), Lily Cozad (Alpha Chi Omega), Isaiah Villarreal (Sigma Tau Gamma), Rachel Prather (Phi Sigma Pi, Alpha Chi Omega), David Azar (Catholic Campus Ministry, Sigma Pi), Ali McClean (Alpha Sigma Alpha), Blake Kobel (Phi Gamma Delta), Joy Sharp (Xi Omicron Iota), Evan Grosch (Sigma Phi Epsilon), Taylor Christopher (Sigma Sigma Sigma)

Homecoming is an important tradition within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community. In 2017, members of the Interfraternity Council (IFC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and Panhellenic Association (PHA) councils had the opportunity to pick their own teams for the annual week of friendly competition. Judges from Missouri State University and the Springfield community determined the winner of each event, and gave appropriate points to teams who best applied creativity, brilliance, and diligence to each sect of the week.

In addition to the competition, members of the FSL community contributed to a total of over 6,000 pounds of canned food donations, as well as over 150 hours of voluntary community service. The 2017 Homecoming FSL winner was Theta Chi, with Sigma Kappa and Delta Zeta coming in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. Winners of each individual event can be found below. Additionally, all 10 nominees for Homecoming royalty were members of the FSL community.

 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. placed first in the inaugural Homecoming Step Show hosted by NPHC and the Black Alumni Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council also hosted the inaugural Homecoming Step Show with the Black Alumni Council. With over 300 in attendance, four teams from NPHC chapters and the student organization “Essence of Hip Hop” performed.

1st Place: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

2nd Place: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

3rd Place: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

 

 

Homecoming King, Matt Campbell (Delta Chi) and Homecoming Queen, Lily Cozad (Alpha Chi Omega)

Banner Competition:
1st Place: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi, Xi Omicron Iota
2nd Place: Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta
3rd Place: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Sigma Phi, National Pan-Hellenic Association, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Gamma

Window Painting Competition:
1st Place: Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta
2nd Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi
3rd Place: Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Decorate Downtown:
1st Place: Alpha Gamma Sigma, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Gamma Phi Beta, Sigma Chi
2nd Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi
3rd Place: Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Chili Cook-Off:
1st Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi
2nd Place: Alpha Omicron Pi
3rd Place: Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Pi

Rockstar:
1st Place: Sigma Tau Gamma
2nd Place: Delta Zeta
3rd Place: Lambda Chi Alpha

Can We Build It?:
1st Place: Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon
2nd Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi
3rd Place: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi, Xi Omicron Iota

Yell Like Hell:
1st Place: Delta Zeta
2nd Place: Theta Chi
3rd Place: Lambda Chi Alpha

Field Day:
1st Place: Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta
2nd Place: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Sigma Phi, National Pan-Hellenic Association, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Gamma
3rd Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi

Parade – Float:
1st Place: Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Chi, Xi Omicron Iota
2nd Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi
3rd Place: Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Pi

Parade – Decorated Car:
1st Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi
2nd Place: Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Pi
3rd Place: Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Phi Epsilon; Sigma Nu, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Sigma Sigma

Parade – Walking Entry:
1st Place: Alpha Gamma Rho, Delta Zeta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta
2nd Place: Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi; Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Sigma Phi, National Pan-Hellenic Association, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Gamma; Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Pi

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Chi, Delta Zeta, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Homecoming, Phi Gamma Delta, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Sigma Tau Gamma, Theta Chi, Xi Omicron Iota

Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards

July 10, 2017 by Kate Roessler

Each year, Fraternity and Sorority Life has the opportunity to award chapters and individual members for their achievements over the past year. This year we received a record number of award submissions: 70 chapter award applications and 73 individual award applications. Judges from Missouri State University and colleges and universities across the country review each award application to determine the recipient. The following chapters, students, and advisors received awards for 2016.

 

Chapter Awards

Highest Interfraternity Council GPA – Lambda Chi Alpha

Highest National Pan-Hellenic Council GPA – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Highest Panhellenic Association GPA – Sigma Kappa

Highest Interfraternity Council New Member GPA – Alpha Gamma Rho

Highest National Pan-Hellenic Council New Member GPA – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Highest Panhellenic Association New Member GPA – Alpha Chi Omega

Most Improved Interfraternity Council GPA – Sigma Chi

Most Improved National Pan-Hellenic Council GPA – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Most Improved Panhellenic Association GPA – Alpha Sigma Alpha

Most Interfraternity Council Community Service Hours – Sigma Phi Epsilon

Most National Pan-Hellenic Council Community Service Hours – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Most Panhellenic Association Community Service Hours – Alpha Delta Pi

Most Interfraternity Council Philanthropic Donations – Sigma Phi Epsilon

Most Panhellenic Association Philanthropic Donations – Delta Zeta

 

Outstanding Academic Achievement – Alpha Chi Omega

Outstanding Community Relations and Philanthropic Work – Sigma Phi Epsilon

Outstanding Chapter Leadership and Management – Pi Kappa Phi

Outstanding Membership Development – Sigma Phi Epsilon

Outstanding Risk Management and Social Responsibility – Gamma Phi Beta

Outstanding University Relations – Delta Zeta

 

Chapter of the Year

Interfraternity Council – Sigma Phi Epsilon

Panhellenic Association – Alpha Delta Pi

 

Individual Awards

Man of the Year – Andrew Whitney, Pi Kappa Alpha

Woman of the Year – Kelsey Lester, Sigma Sigma Sigma

Outstanding Interfraternity Council President – Luke Wiesboeck, Sigma Nu

Outstanding Panhellenic Association President – Savannah Moore, Alpha Delta Pi

Outstanding Campus Leadership – Tylyn Anders, Alpha Sigma Alpha

Outstanding Fraternity Freshman – Jacob West, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Outstanding Fraternity Sophomore – Zachary Cull, Pi Kappa Phi

Outstanding Fraternity Junior – Connor Aller, Pi Kappa Phi

Outstanding Fraternity Senior – Dan Altmann, Sigma Phi Epsilon

Outstanding Sorority Freshman – Courtney Monier, Alpha Sigma Alpha

Outstanding Sorority Sophomore – Rachel Frisch, Gamma Phi Beta

Outstanding Sorority Junior – Lily Cozad, Alpha Chi Omega

Outstanding Sorority Senior – Alex Forquer, Xi Omicron Iota

Outstanding Community Engagement – Katy Warfield, Alpha Sigma Alpha

Living Your Values – Zachary Riel, Sigma Pi

Outstanding Advisor – Darren Wienberg, Sigma Chi

 

Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Delta Zeta, Fraternity and Sorority Life, FSL, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Pi, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Xi Omicron Iota, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

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