In This Issue

Member Spotlight p.1

Greek Events–Forums p.2

Sorority Highlights p.3

Fraternity Highlights p.4

Upcoming Greek Events p.5

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Member Spotlight—Chris Beisel & Casey Neer This month, Chris Beisel and Casey Neer were selected as EGLS Co-Coordinators. EGLS (Emerging

Greek Leader Summit) is a leadership program that takes place in January. It is centered around enhancing

the leadership skills of attendees (typically freshmen and sophomores within the chapters).

Casey is a Senior marketing major with an

international business minor. Casey is from West

Salem, OH and an active member of Phi Delta

Theta. After graduation, Casey plans to attend

Kent State University to earn a master’s degree in

Higher Education Administration (“maybe a focus

in Greek Life, but I'm not sure about that just

yet!”) Casey’s favorite Greek memories are from

Greek Week 2012. Casey explains, “Planning the

Monster's University Greek Week with Emily

Erdelac was so much fun! Coordinating the very

busy weekend was exhausting, but a blast. I even

dislocated my collarbone during Volleyball

early on Saturday and toughed through it the

entire day. I enjoyed getting the opportunity to

work with the fellow IFC and Panhel members

because everyone bonded over the tough

weekend. That week will go down as a favorite of

mine.”

Christopher Beisel…..

Chris is a Senior Digital Media Production Major

and the current President of Tau Kappa Epsilon.

He enjoys staying involved on campus through

many different groups. Chris is the Program

Director and DJ for 88.9 WRDL (AU Radio

Station), Collegian Reporter, AU TV-20 crew

member, Schar Café employee, member of Alpha

Lamba Delta and the 2013-2014 Alpha Phi

Sweetheart. Chris’ favorite Greek life memory was

Bid Day 2011. Chris explains, “When I joined

TKE, I had a few friends in the chapter initially,

but for the most part I really didn't know

everyone. Despite this, everyone was ecstatic to

have their brotherhood grow and it was great to

join such a welcoming organization. From this

moment on, I was part of something bigger than

myself and it allowed me to grow as a person,

student, friend, and leader.”

Casey Neer…..

OCTOBER

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Greek Spotlight—Educational Forums

Every semester, Greek chapters partner to host

educational forums. This semester, members from Phi Kappa

Psi, Alpha Delta Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta Zeta, and

Alpha Phi will host five forums. Chapters have collaborated

and planned forums centered around the topics of emergency

response, handling stress, anti-hazing, professional

development and cardiac care.

The first forum of the semester was hosted by Greek

Life Area Coordinator, Sharon Jackson, and offered a panel

consisting of alumni and active members to speak on hazing

prevention. This was part of National Hazing Prevention

Week.

Alpha Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Psi recently presented

a forum grounded on the pertinence of emergency response.

The title of the forum was “Think Fast: Emergency

Response,” and gave the opportunity for attendees to learn

how to appropriately and effectively react in crisis situations.

Along with their national philanthropy, the sisters of

Alpha Phi will be hosting a forum emphasizing positive

physical well being. Alpha Phi plans to host “Take Heart,

Take Part,” which will cover the significance of maintaining a

healthy heart and the importance of emergency response CPR.

Delta Zeta and Tau Kappa Epsilon are looking

forward to presenting a forum on a topic relevant to every

college student: stress. They will be presenting on the negative

effects of stress and how to manage stress in a healthful

manner. This forum will take place later this month.

Career Services recently partnered with Greek Life to

present a panel on how Greek Life can positively influence

future professional endeavors. Alumni from Alpha Delta Pi,

Alpha Phi, Delta Zeta, Phi Delta Theta, Theta Phi Alpha and

Tau Kappa Epsilon were present to discuss how their

involvement in Greek Life instilled positive attributes and

offered experiences which allowed them to transition and

function efficiently in their professional roles.

Each educational Greek Forum differs, but they all

work toward the same goal—educating the Greek Community

on relevant issues pertaining to their college experience. These

forums always offer useful information and provide Greek

members with purposeful knowledge.

Pictured above: Greek Alumni Panelists during the career services forum

2014

Sorority Highlights Alpha Delta Pi:

Alpha Delta Pi will be hosting “RMH Awareness Week” which will

include a week full of activities aimed at promoting their main

philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House. Over the course of

the week, they will be: hosting “The Dating Game” (please see the

Upcoming Events sections for more details), giving out free pop,

partnering with Buffalo Wild Wings to donate 20% of each guests’

bill, utilizing social media to host a “Q&A,” collecting donations

from the dollar tree for RMH, and providing a Greek Letter

“Trunk Show.”

In addition to RMH Awareness Week, the sisters of Alpha Delta

Pi have been working hard on putting together an excellent lip sync

routine and can’t wait to perform it during the event! The sisters of

Alpha Delta Pi are also looking forward to Semi Formal on the

22nd.

Alpha Phi:

Alpha Phi’s largest fall philanthropy event, the annual Red Dress

Gala will take place on November 15 in Upper Convo. The sisters

have been working hard to ensure a successful event and are

excited to see their hard work pay off. All proceeds from the event

will go to the Alpha Phi Foundation to support women’s cardiac

care.

The sisters of Alpha Phi are also looking forward to their

masquerade–themed semi formal, officer elections, a mixer with

Tau Kappa Epsilon. Another highlight of the month for the sisters

of Alpha Phi will be performing an outstanding routine during Lip

Sync!

Delta Zeta:

Delta Zeta’s main philanthropy event, the annual Killarney Rose

Ball, will take place on November 8th in Upper Convo. The sisters

have been working diligently on different aspects of planning and

are aspiring to surpass their $9000 total from the previous year.

Event activities include bidding on silent auction baskets, a Chinese

auction and a 50/50 raffle.

Aside from their philanthropy event, the women of Delta Zeta are

looking forward to big/little sister reveal, initiation, hosting an All-

Greek Education Forum, and preparing an amazing lip sync

performance along with the other AU Greek Chapters. The sisters

of Delta Zeta are also excited to announce that they welcomed an

additional member into their sisterhood last month!

Theta Phi Alpha:

The sisters of Theta Phi Alpha are gearing up for a month full of

new experiences and exciting events! This month, Theta Phi Alpha

has planned their first formal dance and will be participating in

their first Lip Sync! They have Halloween and Fall themed mixers

with Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Sigma during November. Over

the past month the sisters of Theta Phi Alpha completed a

fundraising event at Cedar Point, which was an excellent fundraiser

but also a lot of fun for the women.

Pictured above (from left to right): Alpha Delta Pi’s during “Rock for RMH,” Alpha Phi’s during their fall themed sisterhood event,

Delta Zeta during their philanthropy trip to Tennessee, Theta Phi Alpha’s during their fundraising event at Cedar Point.

NOVEMBER

2014

Fraternity Highlights Phi Delta Theta:

This month, the brothers of Phi Delta Theta took a

brotherhood retreat to Charlotte, North Carolina over Fall

Break. While in North Carolina the men of Phi Delta Theta

each completed approximately 40 hours of community service

working with an organization called Concerned Veterans for

America. The brothers of Ohio Mu also met the North

Carolina Zeta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at UNCC and spent

time enjoying brotherhood events throughout the course of

the trip. Throughout the month of November, Phi Delta

Theta will be hosting an “Owl Walk,” Semi Formal and a

Faculty Appreciation Luncheon.

Kappa Sigma:

The brothers of Kappa Sigma recently completed a leaf raking

service activity, raising $160. This month they will be

conducting a Peterson’s Nut Fundraiser. Aside from these

fund raising efforts, Kappa Sigma is looking forward to

participating in their 2nd Lip Sync and can’t wait to see the

results of their hard work pay off. Additionally, Kappa Sigma

has created a team and will be participating in the Rec

Center’s Holiday Tournament. Kappa Sigma will be electing

new officers at the end of the month to take over chapter

leadership roles for the following calendar year.

Tau Kappa Epsilon:

This month, the brothers Tau Kappa Epsilon will be hosting

their annual “TKE Deal or No Deal.” Participants can also

donate, during the event, to “Shave a TKE.” The brother with

the most money raised will be required to shave his head at

the end of the event. All proceeds from this event will go

towards the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon will also be hosting a forum

with Delta Zeta. The topic of the forum will be stress

management. Tau Kappa Epsilon is looking forward to

participating in lip sync along with the other Greek chapters at

AU.

Phi Kappa Psi:

The men of Phi Kappa Psi will be hosting a philanthropy

event this month, “Boogie to the Beat to Keep Kids Off the

Streets.” This event will be hosted at the Dunlap House on

November 21. All proceeds will go towards the Boys & Girls

Club of America. Last month, the men of Phi Kappa Psi were

glad to welcome alum Jerry Nelson, founder of Ticketmaster.

He gave a seminar on how to become successful through

battling adversity. The brothers express their gratitude to Jerry

Nelson and believe lessons provided by their alumni are

essential to their growth as individuals.

Pictured above (from left to right): Phi Delta Theta’s during their North Carolina retreat, Kappa Sigma’s during their leaf raking

event, Tau Kappa Epsilon’s on Bid Day, Phi Kappa Psi’s with Ticketmaster founder, Jerry Nelson

NOVEMBER

All Greek Event

Lip Sync

November 16, 7pm Hugo Young Theatre

Alpha Delta Pi

RMH Awareness Week

November 3—8th

Monday: “Dating Game” 7pm in Redwood

Tuesday: Free Pop 11-1pm in Student Center

Wednesday: BWW’s Fundraiser

Thursday: Social Media “Q&A”

Friday: Dollar Tree Item Collection

Saturday: Trunk Show 11am—5pm HCSC

Conf. Rooms

Alpha Phi:

Red Dress Gala November 15, Upper Convo, 5-7pm

This event is a philanthropy hosted annually

by Alpha Phi. It is open to anyone wishing to

attend. The ticket price is set at $40 and will

include dinner, as well as a donation to the

Alpha Phi Foundation. Please RSVP by Oct.

15 to attend. Contact selgin@ashland.edu for

more information.

Delta Zeta:

Killarney Rose Ball

November 8, Upper Convo, 5-8pm

This event is a philanthropy event hosted

annually by Delta Zeta. It is open to anyone

wishing to attend. The ticket price is set at

$30 and includes dinner and refreshments.

Contact atepe1@ashland.edu for more

information.

Phi Delta Theta:

Owl Walk

November 13, AU Track, 9-11pm

This philanthropy event is hosted in order to

raise money & awareness for ALS. Participant

will walk around the Ashland University

Track to raise money. Contact

dsadowsk@ashland.edu for more

information.

Faculty Appreciation Luncheon

November 24, HSCS Conf. Rooms, 11-1pm

All Faculty and Staff are welcome to come

enjoy a meal with the brothers of Phi Delta

Theta.

Phi Kappa Psi

Boogie to the Beat to Keep Kids off the

Streets

November 21, Dunlap House, 4pm—10pm

This event is a philanthropy event hosted by

Phi Kappa Psi, aimed at raising money and

awareness for the Boys and Girls Club of

America. It is hosted during the hours kids

are most likely to get into trouble. Contact

smarisca@ashland.edu.

Tau Kappa Epsilon:

TKE Deal or No Deal November 13, Upper Convo, 9—10:30pm

This is a philanthropy event hosted by Tau

Kappa Epsilon. The event is designed around

the TV show “Deal or No Deal.” All

proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital. Contact

breynaco@ashland.edu.

2014

Upcoming Greek Events

NOVEMBER