New members of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority gather as a group for the first time on bid night. After five days of recruitment, students received a letter naming which sorority, if any, chose them. Photo courtesy of Sasha AmirmokriIn the final two weeks of September, students dressed in their favorite attire — and mask — and put their best foot forward, preparing … [Read more...] about Fraternity and Sorority Life Recruitment Size Sets a New Record
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Despite Delayed Spring Recruitment, IFC Organizations Report Satisfaction
Sophomore Dylan Hagen and junior Mason Chin, Alpha Tao Omega Recruitment co-chairs, introduce themselves to potential new members for their pre-Recruitment promotion on Instagram on Jan. 17. Hagen and Chin said they faced obstacles during Recruitment but are pleased with their chapter's new members. Photo Courtesy of Alpha Tao OmegaWhen planning for 2020-2021 Recruitment last … [Read more...] about Despite Delayed Spring Recruitment, IFC Organizations Report Satisfaction
Interest in Greek Life Stays Strong During COVID-19
Art by Gabby DiGiovanni With approximately 25% of students affiliated with Greek organizations, Greek life is one of the highlights of student life at Pepperdine. Pepperdine Greek organizations have a typical number of members this semester despite changes in the Recruitment process, dues and membership experience as a result of COVID-19. Panhellenic Conference sororities … [Read more...] about Interest in Greek Life Stays Strong During COVID-19
Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
Active members of Kappa Kappa Gamma embrace their new members after receiving their bids in Firestone Fieldhouse during Bid Night 2019. Pepperdine's Panhellenic Association decided to hold sorority recruitment virtually this semester. Photo courtesy of Megan ThomasPepperdine canceling all in-person instruction for the fall 2020 semester meant the University's Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Life Navigates Online Recruitment
Professors and Social Event Coordinators Fight for Student Attention
Art by Leah Bae As the Pepperdine community treks through an online fall semester, professors and social event coordinators fight to capture student attention in and outside the classroom. While both the academic and social spheres of Seaver College work to promote greater engagement, student activity groups face one primary obstacle: student attendance. “I … [Read more...] about Professors and Social Event Coordinators Fight for Student Attention
