Fraternity and Sorority 101
What is the difference between social, honors, and professional Greek Organizations?
Social: An Organization that is based on making personal connections with people of similar values Honors: An Organization that is based on recognizing and encouraging academic achievement Professional: An Organization that based on a specific area of study and helps make contacts in that field
Where do most organizations table on Campus?
Most Organizations table in either the Marketplace or the Union (Tillman Lobby)
Which organization's 3 Pillars are Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Community Service ?
Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.
What organization aims to improve the educational system through a program known as the P.A.T.H.E initiative ?
Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
Which organization distinguishes their members as “Señoritas”?
Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority, Inc.
What does NALFO stand for and what is it?
The National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc., (NALFO) is an “umbrella” coalition established in 1998 to promote and foster positive interfraternal relations, communication, and development of all Latino fraternal organizations through mutual respect, leadership, honesty, professionalism and education.
How many orgs are currently active on campus under NALFO, NHPC and MGFC?
There are a combined 14 total orgs under the 3 councils.
What organization has the motto "The Mind Is the Standard of the Man?"
MALIK Fraternity Inc.
Which organization spreads awareness about violence against women?
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
What organization’s motto is “Culture for Service, Service for Humanity?”
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
What is NPHC and what NPHC chapters do we have on our campus?
NPHC is the National Pan-Hellenic Council and is the umbrella organization for historically black fraternities and sororities. We have Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma and Delta Sigma Theta here at Binghamton University.
Where is FnS (Fraternity and Sorority Expo) usually located on campus ?
The Mandela Room
What organization aims to spread Wisdom through Education ("I have a Dream" Foundation)?
Chi Upsilon Sigma National Sorority, Inc.
Which organization has the Local Philanthropy of Women and Children's Mental Health ?
Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc.
Which organization has its motto as “Semper Unum Et Inseparabilis” (Always one and Inseparable)?
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
What does MGFC stand for and what orgs are apart of MGFC ?
Where is the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office Located on campus?
The Fraternity and Sorority Life Office is located in Room UUW-208G.
When someone says you are always representing your organization, what do they mean?
Every action you take is a reflection on your organization, be it good or bad. If you wear your letters to a community service project, you are representing your chapter. If you are drinking underage, whether you are wearing your letters or not, you are representing your chapter. If you speak badly about another organization or person, you represent your chapter. If you decide to be positive everyday, you are representing your chapter. What would your founder's think?
What organization is the first and only Latino Greek organization to commit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s efforts to bring awareness to childhood cancer?
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.
What should an individual do to learn more about a Sorority or Fraternity?
The individual should attend the org's informational and/or follow the org on Social Media. Also the individual should do their own research online about the Fraternity or Sorority they want to learn more about.
What is a legacy?
A man whose father, brother, cousin or grandfather is a member of a fraternity, or a woman whose mother, sister, cousin or grandmother is a member of a sorority.
Where were the Fraternity and Sorority Flags used to be located?
The flags used to hang from the ceiling in Bartle Library.
Who’s motto is “First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All?”
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
What organization holds HIV/AIDS research and awareness as it's main philanthropy ?
Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc.
What organizations hold the annual Fraternity and Sorority Expo ?
MALIK Fraternity Inc. and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.