NSU Horizons Fall 2010

27 horizons Bates says the Office of Student Activities encourages students to participate in Greek life. “If you want to become a part of it, there is a home for everyone. We tell any student who is interested to research each group and find out more about them. Also, each school’s Greek organization is different, so an organization here might not be the same as a chapter at another university.” Chapters have grown in popularity at NSU since their emergence, especially in the last five years, said Brad A. Williams, Ed.D., dean of student affairs. “The greatest emergence is in those that are multicultural. We have a Latin sorority and fraternity, and we are looking at the possibility of adding an Asian sorority,” said Williams. “Greek life has very much become a mirror of society and it is something we celebrate.” Furthermore, many of the philanthropic efforts of the fraternities and sororities reflect the character of each chapter. Sigma Delta Tau puts much of its resources into Prevent Child Abuse America, and hosted its third annual benefit concert last April, where the members raised $1,000 for the charity. The efforts of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority and its work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention affected sorority sister Juliana Ospina. “When I lost my childhood friend to suicide, I didn’t reach out to anyone to help cope,” said Ospina. “Our Out of the Darkness Community Walk and the support of my sisters helped me heal.” (Juliana Ospina and the Out of the Darkness Community Walk are featured on page 30.) The Greek organizations also are combining efforts to support Up ’til Dawn. The year-round event, held on college campuses across the country, raises funds to support research for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Ask any Greek about time spent in their sisterhood or brotherhood at NSU, and they will tell you that long after graduation, when the keepsakes have been put away, the impact of Greek life lingers. n December 10, 2005 Kappa Sigma (fraternity) November 12, 2006 Sigma Delta Tau (sorority) Spring 2008 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. March 2009 (re-established) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Founding dates not available Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. By Michelle f. Solomon Sisterhood