Greek Week will include multicultural fraternities for the first time in university history
Greek Week 2015 will be the first time in university history where fraternities and sororities will partner with multicultural fraternities.
"I'm really excited that were able to do this because its a great opportunity to start making connections and be more diverse in our Greek community," said Alex Iovan, Sigma Chi Greek Week representative and Brighton sophomore. "We are with Iota Phi Theta. They’ve should up to all of our meetings and are really excited to be a part of Greek Week."
The week-long celebration of philanthropic events in Greek Life will pair 11 fraternities, 11 sororities and nine multicultural fraternities together to compete to raise awareness and money for the Angel Wings Fund. The competition is tallied through participation during Greek Week events.
Money will be raised through entrance fees to events, online donations and a money war.
The Greek community will be donating all proceeds during Greek Week 2015 to a foundation close to home, the Angel Wing Fund. The foundation was founded by Director of Student Activities and Involvement and Damon Brown's late wife, Keshia Brown.
Fenton sophomore and Sigma Pi Public Relations Representative, Austin Wiskur said the friendly competition is only a small portion of a larger picture that Greek Week represents.
"Obviously the friendly competition is awesome but really it's about putting our whole hearts in the Angel Wings Fund. Being that its local it definitely hits home hard," Wiskur said. "I really can’t even put into words how good it feels to see your efforts go toward something bigger than yourself."
The foundation is designed to help children who have lost a parent to cancer by giving them a college scholarship.
Last year Central Michigan University’s Greek community surpassed its expectations, raising $30,075 for Special Olympics. This year Iovan, the Brighton sophomore, said there is a strong possibility of surpassing last year's amount.
"I definitely think we have the potential to surpass last year's amount, especially now that we’re expanding Greek Week participants," Iovan said. "The bigger Greek Week gets, the more money we're able to raise."
This year's Greek Week theme is Now Albums. Greek chapters are encouraged to utilize the theme during the week-long events. The teams are able to gain points by attending events Sunday, April 12 to Friday, April 17.
Phi Sigma Sigma member and Chicago junior, Gabriela Medina, said Greek Week calls for a lot of preparation.
"Greek Week is something the whole Greek community looks forward to," she said. "Because there are so many events going on, everyone has to be prepared and organized. (My team will) meet everyday during the week to practice and recap on the day's events."
Greek Week will kick off with an all Greek Picture at 6 p.m. Sunday in McGuirk Arena and end with a mock rock at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Sunday April 12: All Greek Picture
Check in Time: 5:30 p.m.
Event Start Time: 6 p.m.
Location: McGuirk Arena
Entrance Fee: $2
Dress: Greek chapter letters
Monday April 13: Guest Speaker: Angel Wings, Damon Brown
Check in Time: 6:30 p.m.
Event Start Time: 7 p.m.
Entrance Fee: $2
Location: Plachta Auditorium
Dress: Pin Attire
Tuesday April 14: Athletic Games
Check in Time: 5:30 p.m.
Event Start Time: 6 p.m.
Entrance Fee: $2
Location: McGuirk Arena
Events:
Game 1: Relay
Game 2: Tug of War
Game 3: Lightening (Basketball)
Game 4: Dodgeball
Thursday April 16: Day of Service
Check in Time: 12-4 p.m
Event Start Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Bovee University Center
Dress: Letters
Events:
Greek’s Clean the Streets (on and off CMU’s campus) is from 12-1 p.m.
Passing out breast cancer awareness pamphlets on the ABC's of breast cancer is from 1-2 p.m. at the UC.
Creating notes of positivity that will be passed out on campus is from 1-3 p.m. in the UC Lakeshore Room.
Passing out breast cancer awareness pamphlets on how to check your breasts is from 2-3 p.m. at the UC.
Passing out notes of positivity is from 3-4 p.m. at the UC
Friday April 17: Mock Rock
Check in Time: 5 p.m.
Event Start Time: 6 p.m.
Entrance Fee: Each member is responsible for selling one $5 ticket for mock rock. Chapter checks will be due before the beginning of the event. If no check is given to one of the co-chairs the team will not receive any points for this event.
Location: McGuirk Arena
Greek Week 2015 points breakdown
Attendance Points
80% of team: 25 points
Banner Competition
1st place: 20 points
2nd place: 15 points
3rd place: 10 points
Participation: 5 points
Online Donation
10 points for participation if total amount equals $1per member of team.
Speaker
Participation: 20 points
Money Wars (Decorating)
1st place: 50 points
2nd place: 40 points
3rd place: 30 points
Participation: 20 points
Day of Service
Participation: 20 points
* 50% participation by each chapter on team must be met to get points
Athletic Games
1st place: 100 points
2nd place: 80 points
3rd place: 60 points
4th place: 40 points
5th place: 40 points
Participation: 20 points
Money Wars
1st place: 125 points
2nd place: 100 points
3rd place: 75 points
4th place: 50 points
Participation: 25 points
Mock Rock
1st place: 150 points
2nd: 130 points
3rd place: 110 points
4th place: 90 points
5th place: 70 points
Participation: 50 points
