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Greek 101
Campus Life
Values
Philanthropy
UH Greeks
100
What is the difference between social, honors, and professional Greek Organizations?
Social: A fraternity or sorority that is based on making personal connections with people of similar values Honors: A fraternity or sorority that is based on recognizing and encouraging academic achievement Professional: A fraternity or sorority that based on a specific area of study and helps make contacts in that field
100
Where are all student organizations registered on our campus?
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is the go-to place for organizational resources and campus information.
100
Under what circumstances is hazing tolerated in Greek Organizations at the University of Houston?
NEVER! Hazing is defined as any action or situation, with or without consent of the participants, which recklessly, intentionally, or unintentionally endangers the mental, physical, academic, health or safety of a student. This includes, but is not limited to any situation which: Creates a risk of injury to any individual or group Causes discomfort to any individual or group Causes embarrassment to any individual or group Involves harassment of any individual or group Involves degradation of any individual or group Involves humiliation of an individual or group Involves ridicule of an individual or group Involves or includes the willful destruction and/or removal of public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in any organization. The zero tolerance policies are outlined in the UH Code of Conduct, UH University Policy, and Texas Law
100
What is the difference between Philanthropy and Service?
Philanthropy is raising money for a cause or organization. Each chapter has local and national philanthropies that they support and raise money for. Service is actively participating in an event or project that benefits the community. Each chapter is responsible for community service hours.
100
Which organization's colors are Black & Old Gold?
Alpha Phi Alpha (AΦA)
200
What does NPC stand for and what is it?
NPC is the National Panhellenic Conference and serves as the umbrella organization for 26 national women's fraternities and sororities.
200
Where is the CFSL Office Located?
In the Student Center - North, downstairs next to the CSI Office.
200
Which organization lives by the values of "love, honor, truth"?
Phi Mu (ΦM)
200
Who raises money for the Starkey Hearing Foundation?
Delta Zeta
200
Which organization has a Royal Bengal Tiger as their mascot?
Kappa Phi Gamma
300
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, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Delta Sigma Theta here at UH.
300
What is Bayou Oaks?
This is where a lot of Greek organizations live on campus.
300
Please finish the following: ______ creates lifelong relationships that enhance educational, interpersonal, community and professional success.
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE)
300
Who is collecting dresses for the Giving Gown Foundation?
Theta Nu Xi
300
The Order of Omega is an honor society for Greeks. What percentage of Greeks will they accept?
The top 3%. You must be of junior status to apply for membership.
400
What is CFSL and who is the Director of Greek Life?
Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life at UH and Jason Bergeron.
400
You're working on a paper for class, and you want someone to proofread and help edit your paper, where do you go?
The Writing Center is located in the Classrooms and Business Building.
400
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?
400
You're looking for more volunteer opportunities, where should you start?
Each chapter is responsible for philanthropy efforts and service projects. If you are looking to be more involved in campus efforts and your community, start on Get Involved or CSI!
400
What do the letters KΩX stand for and what is one fact about this organization?
Kappa Omega Chi Local Chapter Founded on September 17, 2002 Gem: The Amethyst Stone Symbol: Butterfly Flower: The White Calla Lily Colors: Lavender & Silver Motto: Strong, Collegiate Women Striving for Excellence
500
What is a legacy?
A man whose father, brother, or grandfather is a member of a fraternity, or a woman whose mother, sister, or grandmother is a member of a sorority.
500
You lost your car keys, where do you go?
The lost and found is located at the UHPD building. They can also help if you lock yourself out of your car or they can give you a ride if you're afraid to walk across campus to your car after a night class. Their number is 713 743-0620
500
What does it mean to "live your ritual"?
When you live your ritual, you are acting upon your promise to be a better person, to make an impact in your community, and to live by the values and the mission that you pledged to live by every day.
500
What is a week long service project that you can participate in (and many Greeks have participated in in the past)?
Alternative Spring Break.
500
How many chapters do we have on campus? How many councils?
48 and 5 councils.