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Fraternity Members at DU...

Welcome to the University of Denver!
We are so excited that you have decided
to continue the crimson and gold
tradition!
The fraternity and sorority community
is more than just wearing your letters; it
is a common bond that unites us through
scholarship, leadership, friendship,
and service. With this in mind we hope
that you take the time to consider what
you would like to gain through your
fraternity experience, and choose the
organization that best fits these goals.
Remember, you are not just a fraternity
man for your time in college, but rather,
you are a fraternity man for life! Every
chapter on our campus contributes to the
DU Fraternity & Sorority community,
and it is a privilege to be a part of any
of these organizations. We are so excited
that you're here, and we look forward to
you becoming an interfraternal brother!

value LEADERSHIP: Fraternity

Members are Discoveries Orientation Leaders,

Undergraduate Senators, and leaders in many
other student organizations.

value SCHOLARSHIP:

The
all-fraternity GPA for the Spring 2015 quarter
was 3.13.

PARTICIPATE in various student

organizations, intramural sports, varsity

athletics, and even hold jobs outside of chapter
life.

ENJOY Colorado and everything it has

to offer like skiing, biking and being outdoors.

WORK HARD We make up

value
FRIENDSHIP: Through 29%
of the student body, which makes our
Fraternity Life, men create lifelong bonds with
both peers and alumni.

value SERVICE:

All of the
fraternities on campus partner with service
organizations to give their time in addition to
donating money to organizations meaningful to
their chapters.

dedication to our organizations and bettering

DU that much stronger.

HAVE FUN!

Fraternity men are

constantly participating in community events.
Between exchanges, formals, Greek Week, and
philanthropy events, there is always something
to do!

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER FRATERNITY & SORORITY COMMUNITIES

The University of Denver Fraternity & Sorority Community consists of 21 chapters. Each of the individual chapters is a member
of one of four councils- the Interfraternity Council, the Multicultural Greek Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the
Panhellenic Association.

Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) at DU oversees five different organizations: Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc.,
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc., and the Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. MGC strives to
promote awareness of cultural diversity within our community, and even with the greater community at large, beyond our university. We support the members of
our organizations, as well as other sororities through leadership, unity, education, service, networking, and more. MGC acts as a liaison between our different
councils, collaborating with our member organizations to spread cultural diversity, promote higher education, and foster leadership among our members.

Interfraternity Council (IFC)

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is a council established to oversee all the fraternal operations on campus associated with the North-American Interfraternity
Conference. Fraternities are founded upon values deemed worthy by the founding fathers, and the IFC helps encourage and grow the values of all fraternities.
The IFC here at DU represents eight fraternities, each founded on different values. With a rich history, DU fraternities, organizations of gentlemen agreeing on
similar values, are extremely diverse in aspects consisting of philanthropy, values, symbols, and many other characteristics. It is the IFCs job to encourage and
assist all fraternities on campus to grow as well as the men that make them up.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), unofficially known as the Divine Nine, is an organization consisting of nine historically African American
sororities and fraternities. Although this council is not officially established at the University of Denver, there are city-wide chapters, in which a few of our
students are members. The two organizations represented on the DU campus are Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Each
NPHC organization aims for good fellowship, academic excellence, and service through various service, economic, and educational activities, leadership, and
friendship.

Panhellenic Association (PHA)

The Panhellenic Association consists of all organizations affiliated with the National Panhellenic Council, which is one of the oldest and largest
womens membership organizations representing more than 4 million women at 655 college/university campuses and 4,500 local alumnae chapters
in the US and Canada. Here at DU, we have six PHA organizations. These organizations create long-lasting friendships that provide value far beyond
college years. Panhellenic women are involved on campus and represent the four pillars of DUs Greek Life: scholarship, leadership, friendship, and
service.

Collectively, these councils all come together under the Fraternity & Sorority Council to provide scholarship, leadership, friendship, and a
commitment to community service and philanthropic work.

GREEK Alphabet

Its All GREEK to me:

fraternity Terminology

ACTIVE: An initiated member

ALUMNUS (pl. Alumni): A male member who is affiliated with a
collegiate chapter of a national fraternity; and since graduated
from their respective alma-mater.
BID: An invitation to membership
BRO GAMMA: Recruitment guide for IFC organizations
BROTHER: A term used within a mens fraternity when referring
to other members.
CALL: A vocalized sound, or chant,that denotes membership to a
specific MGC organization. These should never be replicated by
non-members.
CHAPTER: A chartered undergraduate or alumni unit of a national
fraternity or sorority.
COLONY: Status of a new chapter prior to installation.
CROSSING: Refers to a pledge which has crossed into an MGC
organization as an active member.
HAND SIGN: A symbol or gesture that denotes membership to a
specific MGC organization. These should never be replicated by
non-members.
INITIATION: The ceremony in which a pledged new member
becomes an active member.
LEGACY: The daughter/son or sister/brother (in some groups,
step-daughter/son, step sister/brother, granddaughter/son) of a
member.
LINE BROTHER (OR LB): Term of endearment; used toward the men
who partook in the same membership intake period as their own.
LINE NUMBER: The numerical designation given to a pledge which
denotes the position they occupy within their pledge line.

MGC: The council which governs the Universitys Multicultural

Greek organizations.
NALFO: The National Association of Latino Fraternal
Organizations;
A national organization that unites Latino-based fraternities.
NPC: National Panhellenic Conference. A conference body
composed of delegates from 26 womens social fraternities.
NPHC: The National Pan-Hellenic Council; A national organization
that unites African-American based sororities and fraternities.
PHILANTHROPY: Active effort to raise money for a cause.
PLEDGE LINE (or class): The group of individuals going through an
MGC membership intake process.
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER (PNM): A non-affiliated undergraduate
student going through the recruitment process.
PROPHYTE (or Pro): An existing member of an MGC organization;
a member for over a year.
STEPPING: A series of synchronized hand and foot movements
which denote membership to a specific MGC organization. These
should never be replicated by non-members.
STROLLING: A series of coordinated hand and foot movements;
commonly performed in a line to show group unity and loyalty. It
is often demonstrated at social gatherings. These should never be
replicated by non-members.

Fraternity Grade Report

2015
2014


Spring Winter Fall
Spring
All University
3.30 3.28
3.28
3.29

All Men
3.17 3.16 3.14 3.17
All Greek Average
3.29 3.31 3.27 3.29
Fraternity Men
3.13 3.17 3.18 3.21
Interfraternity Council 3.14 3.17 3.18 3.21
Multicultural Greek Council 3.09 3.06 3.22 3.24
Beta Theta Pi
3.44 3.43 3.5 3.53
Kappa Sigma
3.29 3.31 3.25 3.18
Lambda Chi Alpha
3.06 3.01 3.10 3.09
Pi Kappa Phi
3.109 3.23
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon 3.00 3.06 2.91 3.04
Sigma Chi
3.03 3.09 3.00 3.09
Sigma Lambda Beta 2.83 2.85 3.17 3.24
Theta Chi
3.093
3.32 3.27 3.28
Zeta Beta Tau
3.112 3.14
3.25
3.26

2014-2015

Multicultural Greek Council

Sigma Lambda Beta, InternationalSLB

Fraternity.
Chapter:
Upsilon Gamma
President:
Rodney Castillo (rodney.castillo002@mymdc.net)
Symbol:
Skeleton Key
Flower:
Red Carnation
Colors:
Royal Purple and Pure White
Founding:
April 4, 1986 at University of Iowa
Philanthropy:
Retention of Youth and Latino (R.O.Y.A.L.) Leaders
Conference

Mission Statement: To nurture and further a dynamic, value-based environment which utilizes
our historically Latino based fraternity as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all
people.
Vision Statement: To promote Latino culture as well as standards of excellence in morality,
ethics, and education.
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. is the largest historically Latino-based social
fraternity established with multicultural membership. Officially recognized September 15,
2007, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. is the first Latino-based fraternity
founded at the University of Denver. A fraternity composed of men from many diverse
backgrounds and cultures, the brotherhood operates under four guiding principles:
Brotherhood, Scholarship, Cultural Awareness, and Community Service. Thus, these guiding
principles not only shape the men of today, but the leaders of tomorrow.

multicultural greek council

recruitment / intake
Multicultural Greek Council chapters welcome new members into their organizations
through either the recruitment or intake processes. The best way to gain information about
the joining processes of a Multicultural Greek Council chapter is to contact that chapters
president. Most chapters hold informational sessions and programs in the fall, winter,
and/or spring quarters. Recruitment and intake can look slightly to drastically different
depending on which organization you are interested in, therefore reach out to the president
for more information. Remember, intake requires discretion, so please do not share your
interest in joining a specific organization with your peers. It is best to demonstrate your
interest through attending their programs and informational programs.

Multicultural greek council (mgc) week

Interested in learning more about our MGC chapter? Come check out MGC Week 2015! During each day of the
week, a different chapter will be hosting a program as we showcase each one of our organizations. Remember,
attending programs is an excellent way to demonstrate your interest in a particular program. Feel free to come
check out all the programs throughout the week!
The week concludes with our annual StrollnTell program where you can learn more about a historical part of all of
our organizations, as well as about each chapter individually

Monday, September 28

6pm - 9pm, Driscoll Underground

Thursday, October 1
6:30pm, Driscoll Underground

Glow in the Dark Zumba

Cultural Appropriation Program

Pi Lambda Chi

Kappa Phi Lambda

Tuesday, September 29
7pm, Driscoll Underground

Friday, October 2
5pm, Driscoll Underground

Grocery Bingo

The Amazing Race

Sigma Lambda Beta

Theta Nu Xi

Wednesday, September 30
7pm, Driscoll Green

Saturday, October 3
7pm, Driscoll Green

GammaLand

Strolln Tell

Sigma Lambda Gamma

All Multicultural Greek Council Organizations

National Pan-HelleniC Council

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Kappa Alpha Psi, fraternity Inc.

Chapter:
President:
Founding:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:

Omicron Zeta
Cameron Simmons (csimmons@dfscholars.org)
January 9th, 1928, Indiana University
Diamond
Red Carnation
Crimson and Cream

Mission Statement: Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Indiana University on January 5,
1911. Originally charted and incorporated Kappa Alpha Nu on April 15, 1911, the name was
officially changed to Kappa Alpha Psi on April 15, 1915. The Fraternitys fundamental purpose is
achievement. Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded from attending
college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent the few who were enrolled from assimilating
into co-curricular campus life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus causing
Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
which remains the only Greek letter organization with its Alpha Chapter on the Universitys campus.
The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the visions and insight of black collegians
at Indiana University and all over the world. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has continued to provide
leadership in every field of the human endeavor. The founders sought a formula that would immediately
raise the sights of black collegians stimulating them to reach accomplishments higher than they had
imagined. With achievement as its purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began uniting college men of culture,
patriotism and honor in a bond of fraternity. Subsequently, chapters spread in succession to the
University of Illinois, the University of Iowa, and Wilberforce University campuses. By 1919, the Kappa
Alpha Psi experience had generated serious interest among black college degree holders to form
Alumni Chapters.

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national pan-hellenic
greek council (NPHC) Intake
National Pan-Hellenic Council chapters welcome new members into their organizations through the intake process.
The best way to gain information about the joining processes of a National Pan-Hellenic Council chapter is to
contact that chapters president. Most chapters hold informational sessions and other programs in the fall, winter,
and/or spring quarters. Intake can look different depending on which organization you are interested in, therefore
reach out to the president for more information. Additionally, you can look for programs and informational session
information on the DU Fraternity and Sorority Life website. Remember, intake requires discretion, so please do not
share your interest in joining a specific organization with your peers. It is best to demonstrate your interest through
attending their programs and informational programs.

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Interfraternity Council (IFC)

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beta theta pi
Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Alpha Zeta
Logan Bohlender (president.alphazeta.btp@gmail.com)
du.beta.org
Dragon, Star, Diamond
Prarie Rose
Delicate shades of Pink and Blue
August 8, 1839 at Miami University, Oxford Ohio
The Gabby Krause Foundation

Beta Theta Pi is one of the oldest fraternities in the United

States and Canada, with 175 years of history and over
180,000 alumni. Beta Theta Pi boasts more congressmen,
Olympians, Rhodes Scholars, state governors, and Fortune
500 CEOs than any other Greek organization.
The University of Denver has hosted the Alpha Zeta Chapter
of Beta Theta Pi since 1889 (126 years). Our chapter was
founded by the sons of George Shattuck, John Iliff and
William Moore, the first President of the university. Six
chancellors of the university have been Betas, and several
governors of the state of Colorado. Today, our chapter is
centered on a close-knit brotherhood which challenges each
brother to daily live out our motto, We Seek the Height.
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BQP

KS

kappa sigma
Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Beta Omicron
Michael Burwell (mburwell56@gmail.com)
kappasigmadu.com
Star and Crescent
Lily of the Valley
Scarlet, White, and Emerald Green
December 10, 1869 at University of Virginia
Wounded Warrior Project

Kappa Sigma has been present on the DU campus since 1902, and
in that time has developed strong connections and traditions. We
enjoy one of the very finest chapter houses in the country, located
centrally on campus on the edge of Driscoll Green. Heavily involved in
planning and carrying out the fun campus-wide events, our chapter also
participates in helping the surrounding community through philanthropic
donations to St. Judes Childrens hospitals as well as the Wounded
Warriors campaign to provide aid to returning military veterans. At
Kappa Sigma, we enjoy a close bond of brotherhood which is made
stronger by the ties we create being in a fraternity or a sorority at DU.

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LCA

lambda chi alpha

Chapter:
Alpha Pi
President:
Ben McGuire (bfmcg94@gmail.com)
Website: denverlambdachi.airset.com
Symbol:
The Cross and the Crescent
Flower:
White Tudor Rose
Colors:
Purple, Gold and Green
Founding:
November 2, 1909 in Boston, Massachussets
Philanthropy:
Putting the Beds to Bed

Alpha Pi chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was founded in 1917

on the core values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service and
Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. It is
within these 7 core values that Lambda has become one of the
most involved fraternities on campus and DUs true brotherhood
with events such as Putting the Beds to Bed, canned food drive,
and our annual mustache bash. Our brothers continually thrive
within the DU community and often find themselves involved in
multiple school organizations.

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PI KAPPA PHI
Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbols:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Epsilon Chi
Joe Ruck (ruckjoseph@gmail.com)
facebook.com/UDPiKapp
The White Diamond
The Red Rose
Blue and White
December 10, 1904 at the College of Charleston
The Ability Experience, operated nationally by Pi
Kappa Phi fraternity.

Since 1904, Pi Kappa Phi has not made good men great, but
made great men exceptional. Although Pi Kappa Phi is new to
DU, beginning in witner quarter of 2015, we have been largely
expanding ever since. We currently have about 65 members and
are looking for exceptional leaders who want to change what it
means to be Greek here at DU. Accordingly, through our numerous
on-campus events and brotherhood retreats we have built a very
strong brotherhood, living up to the motto Nothing shall ever tear
us asunder. This winter we look to receive our charter (certificate
of legitimacy), which entails a week long process of evalutation,
followed by celebration. Leave your legacy on this campus by
becoming a founding father of the Epsilon Chi chapter of Pi Kappa
Phi.
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SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON

Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Colorado Zeta
Harlan Swift (harlanjswift@gmail.com)
coloradozeta.com
Lion, Minerva, and Fleur de Lis
Violet
Royal Purple and Old Gold
March 9, 1856 at University of Alabama
Childrens Miracle Network

Sigma Alpha Epsilon was founded at the University of Alabama

in 1856, and here at the University of Denver in 1891. We pride
ourselves on our brotherhood and The True Gentleman. The True
Gentleman is the creed that we live by, and strive to emulate
each day. We get involved on campus with philanthropy events,
tailgates, and sporting events. In the spring, we have a week long
fund raiser that is called Paddy Murphy Week. The money raised
from this goes to our national philanthropy which is Childrens
Miracle Network.

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SAE

SIGMA CHI
Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Delta Iota
Josh Todtfeld (jctodfeld@gmail.com)
sigmachidenver.com
White Cross
White Rose
Blue and Old Gold
June 28, 1855 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio
Huntsman Cancer Institute

Sigma Chis core values are friendship, justice and learning.

Our vision is to become the preeminent collegiate leadership
development organizationaligned, focused and living our
core values. Our mission is to develop values-based leaders
committed to the betterment of character, campus and
community.

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QC

THETA CHI
Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Gamma Lambda
Timothy Agee (tagee23@gmail.com)
thetachidu.org
Rattlesnake and Swords
Red Carnation
Military Red and White
April 10, 1856 at Norwich University
USO, Sacred Purpose Initiative, SAME Cafe

Founded in 1856, Theta Chi Fraternity installed the Gamma

Lambda chapter at DU in 1948. As the smallest fraternity on
campus, the chapter prides itself on a strong brotherhood
enhanced by tight knit relationships. Our Fraternity represents
many diverse interests its members are very involved on the
DU campus, leading events such as Bowl 4 Bucks and GI
Theta Chi. We hope to meet you!

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zeta beta tau

Chapter:
President:
Website:
Symbol:
Flower:
Colors:
Founding:
Philanthropy:

Iota
Ben Brentin (bwbrentin@gmail.com)
duzbt.com
Skull and Crossbones with a Star
Gold Carnation
Blue, White, and Gold
December 19th, 1898 at City College of New York
Get on the Ball, Childrens Miracle Network, MS Society

Iota chapter was founded in 1920 at the University of Denver.

Brothers are required to perform a minimum of ten hours of
community service each quarter doing a wide range of activities
including assisting in fund raising events, assisting habitat for
humanity, participating blood drives, helping at food banks,
and numerous other community service events. The chapter
also raises money for the Children Miracle Network through
its annual Get on the Ball and Red Nose Days events. In
addition, we also raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis each year.
ZBT is the nations first non-pledging, non-hazing fraternity.
Membership is based on equal rights and equal responsibilities.
Brothers must meet or exceed our brotherhood standards every
quarter to maintain their membership.
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ZBT

IFC Recruitment Events: Friday, September 25th

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Pi Kappa Phi

Bubble Soccer (Soccer Fields)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Pig Roast (Chapter Facility)

Theta Chi

Games (Driscoll Green)

Zeta Beta Tau

Stoagies & Hoagies (Chapter Facility)

Beta Theta Pi

Food Trucks & Campus Golf (Hilltop)

Kappa Sigma

Water World (Chapter Facility)

Lambda Chi Alpha

Lawn Games (Chapter Facility)

Sigma Chi

Steak & Cigars (Chapter Facility)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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IFC Recruitment Events: Saturday, September 26th

Chapter
Beta Theta Pi
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Chi
Theta Chi
Zeta Beta Tau

Event Start Time

Event End Time

Activity

12:00pm

4:00pm

Lake Day

11:00am

3:00pm

Trap Shooting

1:15pm

5:30pm

Go-Karting

4:30pm

10:00pm

Rockies Game

1:30pm

5:00pm

Bowling

3:30pm

7:15pm

Top Golf

5:00pm

7:00pm

Jump Street

11:00am

1:00p

Paintballing

Please meet at the chapter facility or otherwise specified location 15 minutes prior to each event to ensure
transportation to and from campus.

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IFC Recruitment Events: Sunday, September 27th

Chapter
Beta Theta Pi
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi

Event Start Time

Event End Time

Activity

Location

10:00am

1:00pm

Beta Brunch

Hilltop

12:00pm

3:00pm

Campus Golf

Chapter Facility

5:00pm

8:00pm

Steak & Lobster

Chapter Facility

2:00pm

4:00pm

Games

Driscoll Green

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

6:30pm

10:00pm

Watch SNF

Chapter Facility

Sigma Chi
Theta Chi
Zeta Beta Tau

3:00pm

6:00pm

Football & Wings

Chapter Facility

6:00pm

9:00pm

BBQ

2581 South High Street

12:00pm

3:00pm

Wings & Basketball

Chapter Facility

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IFC Recruitment Events: Monday, September 28th

Chapter
Beta Theta Pi
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi

Event Start Time

Event End Time

Activity

Location

5:00pm

8:00pm

Live Music

Observatory Park

--

--

(Invite Only)

Chapter will provide details

--

--

(Invite Only)

Chapter will provide details

--

--

(Invite Only)

Chapter will provide details

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

4:00pm

8:00pm

Lawn Games

Chapter Facility

Sigma Chi
Theta Chi
Zeta Beta Tau

5:00pm

7:30pm

BBQ & Yard Games

Observatory Park

--

--

No event scheduled

--

--

--

(Invite Only)

Chapter will provide details

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