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    Fraternities and Sororities are a group of students at universities and colleges who have the same interest, job, purpose, etc. (Merrian-Webster, 1828) Fraternities are a group of men usually they called themselves "brotherhood", it somehow interesting because the members was treated each other as true brother or friends. Sororities are also a group of women who have a purpose. The only different between fraternity and sororities was fraternities were for men and sororities were for women. Usually

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    Social Fraternities As Learning Communities D. Jose Duzan Grand Valley State University Social Fraternities As Learning Communities INTRODUCTION Greek-lettered organizations often carry a negative stigma, due largely to a growingly publicized minority of fraternities and sororities in the media. Similarly to ethnic groups that are marginalized in much the same way, these minorities have not represented the larger body as a whole, regardless of membership. However, in more recent history, the publicity

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    Getting into a Fraternity or Sorority

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    College is something everyone dreams about while in high school. It may seem fun and exciting, but there is a tremendous number of mistakes that can happen. For instance, imagine someone has just been accepted into college, and it is her first day. She thought it was a dream to be in a sorority, but in reality it was a nightmare. After a week, she knows “Hell Week” is coming, but she wants shake everything off, and think everything is going well and the other members will accept her with no hesitation

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    Fraternities are well-known for members claiming that within their time of membership they met many people whom they still have regular contact with as alumni. Other times, a fraternity’s wild parties or even hazing cause them to be infamous. Ian Lovett, a reporter, interviewed various people connected to Sigma Alpha Epsilon, including the president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Lovett reported on Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s decision to eliminate the tradition of pledging as part of their membership initiation

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    The question about Greek life on campus is whether if fraternities and sororities should be banned. The reasoning behind that is because of all the sexual assault, hazing, and binge drinking happening on campus. All of those problems are causing people to be hurt, be raped, or be killed. But if you look into it, Greek organization does have underage members. Colleges should not ban fraternities and sororities. Greek organizations are still relevant on today’s campus. Simon Riker, a freelance musician

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    Fraternities have a very misconstrued reputation in our society today. They are known to be rowdy, inappropriate, and extremely disrespectful. A well-known business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, takes a step out of these characteristics. They describes themselves as, “a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice” (Delta Sigma Pi’s

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    execute events and activities leading up to Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 150th birthday (Oct. 13, 2020). Utilize expert knowledge of Fraternity history to develop and execute a series of noteworthy events and opportunities to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the organization. This position is a commitment of three to five hours per week for a four-year term. REPORTS TO: Fraternity President (V) DUTIES: Management 40 percent Lead the Sesquicentennial Committee. Establish subcommittees to conduct the planning

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    Fraternities and sororities are becoming more and more influential on university campuses every semester. There are hundreds of schools that obtain Greek life, many people have extremely different opinions on fraternities and sororities. Although, many people have their own views on what really occurs in Greek life, there are many pros and cons to joining a fraternity or sorority. Greek life can be a very good experience, but it also has its faults. Now more than ever, the impacts and repercussions

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    member in the greatest fraternity in the world Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity incorporated. I would greatly appreciate if you would be my sponsor and recommender. The reason that i feel you would be a great recommender/sponsor is because of what I've seen from you personally, you've always kept a high professional demeanor and i believe you will be able push/help me reach greater heights. The reason why I'm mainly interested in joining Alpha Phi Alpha over the hundreds of fraternities available is because

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    vulgar slogans-- a mere casualty to the slew of brothers that thought it would be a funny joke to pull on the new pledgee. Fraternities, the deep roots of many American universities, have instilled the traditions of brotherhood, loyalty, and respect upon many young men entering college for the first time. Built with power, they intended

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