General NPHC history
What does NPHC stand for?
National Pan-Hallenic Council
When was NPHC chartered at uconn?
1992
Name some examples of service we do
Volunteering at covenant soup kitchen, Philanthropy & Mentorship, Community cleanups
What office oversees Greek life at UConn?
CFSD – Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development
Which NPHC organization is Kamala Harris apart of?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc
What is the 'secondary' name for NPHC (what the public calls it)
Divine 9
When was it reactivated?
2007
Name the 3 Signature Events we talked about that NPHC participates in
Meet the Greeks, Black Greeks 101, BHM Showcase
What term is used to describe the group of people you joined with in your org?
Line Brothers/Sisters.
Which NBA star and member of Omega Psi Phi is known as “The Diesel”?
Shaquille O’Neal
In what year was NPHC founded and where?
1930 at Howard University
Name a past event
Paint & Ponder, Study & Network, or Black Art Exhibition
Name an upcoming event
Homecoming, NPHC Banquet, Community Service, or Professional Development
What tradition involves synchronized movement, rhythm, and chanting?
Stepping
Who was the first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha?
Thurgood Marshall
When was NPHC Incorporated?
1937
True/False: All 9 organizations have had a presence on campus
True
Name all three of our goals and objectives
Promote Unity & Collaboration, Foster Leadership & Academic Excellence, Engage & Uplift the Community
What is the term for when a organization showcases their new members?
Probate or New Member Presentation
Which fraternity brother of Phi Beta Sigma helped co-found the NAACP? (A. Langston Taylor OR James Weldon Johnson)
James Weldon Johnson
What was the last organization to join NPHC and when did they join?
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc - 1997
Name the 7 organizations within NPHC that UConn has on campus
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; Iota Phi Theta Sorority, Inc
What is one of the purposes of UConn's NPHC?
Uphold high standards in fraternity & sorority life, Strengthen relationships among chapters, Coordinate programs and action strategies for mutual concerns, Serve as a conduit for collaboration and community impact
How many of the Divine Nine were founded at Howard University?
5 (AKAs, Deltas, Omegas, Sigmas, Zetas)
Which famous singer and a member of Delta Sigma Theta performed at President Obama’s inauguration?
Aretha Franklin