Interfraternity Council - Kansas State University

North-American
Interfraternity
Conference
Contact info
Mailing Address:
214 K-State Student Union
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Website: k-state.edu/greek
Phone: 785.532.5546
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: twitter.com/KStateIFC
Facebook: facebook.com/
KStateGreekAffairs
When I was an undergraduate at K-State, I was a member of the K-State Greek
family, as were both of my children. I recommend that each of you explore the
opportunities that sorority membership offers at our university.
K-State has a proud Greek tradition. Year in and year out, K-State’s Greek
chapters thrive in Manhattan and make a difference in the community. Our 47
Greek organizations encourage leadership, academic excellence, service and
lifelong friendship among its members. Each year, our fraternities and sororities
contribute more than $200,000 to philanthropic organizations, dedicate more
than 30,000 hours of community service and donate approximately three tons
of food to national, regional and local charities.
As a new member of our university family, I hope that you will consider Greek
life as one of the many student organizations and organized living options. The
partnership between K-State and the Greek community is something I am
proud of and is a tradition worth considering.
Best Regards,
Pat J. Bosco, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life/
Dean of Students
Founded in 1909, the
North-American Interfraternity Conference
is the trade association
representing 75 International and National Men’s
Fraternities. The NIC serves to advocate the needs
of its member fraternities through enrichment of the
fraternity experience; advancement and growth
of the fraternity community; and enhancement of
the educational mission of the host institutions. The
NIC is also committed to enhancing the benefits
of fraternity membership. Today, the NIC has 75
member organizations with approximately 5,500
chapters located on 800+ campuses in the United
States and Canada with approximately 350,000
undergraduate members. The NIC is led by a Board
of Directors comprised of nine volunteers from
member fraternities. The headquarters and professional staff are located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Description from the North-American Interfraternity Conference
website.
interfraternity
council
The Interfraternity Council is the governing council
over the 25 fraternities at K-State. The executive
board consists of 8 members who lead chapter
officers in the areas of community service and
philanthropy, interfraternal relations, judicial
affairs, public relations, risk management and
recruitment.
The mission of the Kansas State University
Interfraternity Council is to promote a unified
community by serving and developing its member
chapters. We exist to preserve tradition while
advancing toward the future, fostering scholastic
achievement and connecting gentlemen in the
bond of interfraternal brotherhood. We will strive
for excellence in the betterment of our community,
furthering upstanding ideals and lifelong prosperity.
Questions to ask a
Recruitment Chairman
• What are some of the advantages of membership in your fraternity?
• How active is your chapter in intramurals?
• How involved is your fraternity in student government, Homecoming and other student clubs and organizations?
• Is there a grade requirement that I must meet?
• How many associates/pledges will you be taking for next fall?
• How long before I am initiated?
 What is Recruitment? 
Recruitment is the period of time an interested student spends learning about fraternity life
and individual chapters. Fraternities recruit members to join either their fall or spring pledge
classes. Although not a complex process, there are certain details associated with recruitment
that you may have questions about. The following information should provide you with
an overview about the recruitment process. However, if you still have questions about
recruitment, please contact the Office of Greek Affairs!
Recruitment Chairman
The recruitment chairman has been appointed or elected by his chapter to coordinate the
selection of new members for the fraternity. Traditionally, the recruitment chairman takes
on the position as a summer job. During this time, he may travel Kansas and the surrounding
states and organize various recruitment events.
A recruitment chairman spends a great deal of time contacting prospective members by
phone, email, social media or personal letter. You can be helpful to him by returning his
phone call if he should leave his number or by letting him know in advance if you plan on
dropping by the house during summer orientation, K-State Open House or a recruitment
event.
Once you have associated or pledged, the recruitment chairman may ask for your help
in recruiting others into the fraternity. Feel free to call him if you know others who are
planning to attend K-State.
Recruitment Registration
To participate in recruitment you must register online at www.k-state.edu/greek. You will
need the following items to successfully complete your registration: GPA, list of community
and high school involvement, leadership, awards, emergency contact information, legacy
information and your Wildcat ID number.
 How to Join a Fraternity 
Joining a fraternity is mutual process. As there is no formal recruitment week for men at
K-State, fraternities proactively recruit year-round. We take pride in our one-on-one
approach with you, our prospective member.
• What kind of social events do you have during the year?
• What kind of philanthropy and/or community service events does your chapter host?
• Do you have a chapter facility?
• What kinds of sleeping arrangements do you have? Dorms, suites or traditional?
• Do you have a house director and/or a cook?
Recruitment events and functions begin in the late fall semester and continue through the
spring semester and summer months until the recruitment chairmen have achieved the
recruitment goals the individual fraternity has set.
• Is the facility alcohol-free?
The first day you can officially sign a bid card, committing you to membership in a particular fraternity, is defined by the IFC. Please visit the Greek Affairs website for the specific
date of the current year. It is never too late to start looking into the options and benefits a
fraternity experience can provide for you. Many men join in the summer after attending
some of the recruitment events of various fraternities. It’s important to get to know the
fraternities’ members and for them to get to know you well before making a decision.
• What associate/pledge fees will I be responsible for?
Sophomore/Upperclassmen Recruitment
Most fraternities gear their recruitment toward incoming freshman, although they will also
pledge sophomores and upperclassmen. The best way to look at fraternities is to go to the
recruitment events and make visits to the houses.
• What advantages would I gain from living in-house my first year?
Costs
Being a part of any living organizations – from residence halls to apartments –
has a cost, but at K-State, the average cost of living in a Greek chapter is actually
lower than the average cost of living in the residence halls. For more information
about fraternity and sorority costs, visit our website www.k-state.edu/greek.
• How much will my house bill be each month/semester?
• Is there an initiation fee?
More than 19% of the undergraduate student body is
Greek.
Largest IFC Chapter = 125 members
Smallest IFC Chapter = 6 members
Average IFC Chapter Size = 66 members
20 of the 25 IFC fraternities have a chapter house.
Service & Philanthropy
At the core of many fraternities is community service and philanthropy.
Annually, K-State Greek students have a huge impact on campus, Manhattan,
our state and even our nation. Many of the national fraternities have partnered
with a nonprofit organization for philanthropic opportunities. In addition, each
local chapter finds projects toward which they may assist the community
through service.
Brotherhood
As a natural part of being Greek, the bonds developed between members are
more than just lifelong friendships. Challenges and celebrations during college
are met with support by each chapter. That sense of brotherhood is nurtured
through shared leadership, community service projects, intramurals and the
rewards and challenges of involvement with a self-governing body of men.
Scholarship
The K-State Greek Community takes pride in academics! Having consistently
earned a community GPA above the non-Greek GPA, fraternity men value the
essentials of good scholarship.
Leadership
Apart from holding leadership positions within their chapters, many members
hold leadership positions on campus as well. Involvement in clubs and
organizations has always been a key component of Greek life at K-State.
Educational Programming
Greek Affairs, the IFC and PHA coordinate Greek LEADS (Leadership, Education
and Development) each semester. Greek LEADS is designed to assist members
and leaders with chapter development in areas such as recruitment, retention,
alumni engagement and more. Greek Affairs also hosts a leadership transition
retreat for chapter presidents at the beginning of the spring semester. Educational
programming provides members with the tools and resources necessary for success.
Each chapter provides educational programming for their members as well. All
new members will be required to participate in some form of education about
their fraternity and the Greek community.
 Anti-Hazing Summary/Policy 
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) has adopted an Anti-Hazing Policy as a guideline for all
pledging and membership programs. Hazing in any form is absolutely forbidden. Hazing
is defined as any instance of physical abuse, psychological abuse or improper obligations,
requirements or time restrictions associated with or involving new members or their
activities. In addition, the IFC Human Rights Code prohibits any form of racial, ethnic,
sexual orientation discrimination and sexual harassment.
Copies of these policies are available at www.k-state.edu/greek or the Office of Greek Affairs.
 Social Responsibility Policy 
The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association Social Responsibility Policy
requires all social events to be BYOB (bring your own beverage), catered by a licensed
vendor or held at a licensed cash bar. Any chapter-sponsored social event must be in
compliance with applicable laws of the state, county, city and Kansas State University.
No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the
purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by
any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. Open parties are prohibited,
and all social events are registered through the Office of Greek Affairs. No kegs, pony
kegs, party balls, punch bowls, tapped alcoholic beverages or other communal alcoholic
containers are permitted at any social event. Hard alcoholic beverages are strictly
prohibited at all chapter facilities. Door monitors, designated drivers and alternate
food and beverages are also required. The Office of Greek Affairs provides wristbands
for chapters to use in identifying those of legal drinking age. The use of alcohol or other
illegal substances is prohibited during any recruitment event.
 Social Activities 
Every K-State sorority offers a healthy balance of social activities that focus on sisterhood,
friendship, tradition and fun. Individual chapters organize date parties, formals, dualchapter functions, dinner exchanges, parents’ weekends and membership retreats.
They also compete in intramural sports, participate in Campus Life activities such as
Homecoming and Greek Week, and attend K-State athletic events together.
 Intramurals 
Intramurals provides members of the K-State community the opportunity to participate
in a sport they enjoyed in high school or learn new sports. Chapters typically have house
teams that compete against other house teams. In addition to intramurals, the Chester
E. Peters Recreation Complex offers several other fitness-related options to stay in shape.
 Homecoming 
Composed of campuswide activities, Homecoming promotes spirit and enthusiasm among
the students and alumni of K-State. The week consists of fraternities, sororities, residence
halls and student organizations pairing up and competing in a variety of events such as
Paint the ‘Ville, WRL (Wildcat Request Live) and the Float Competition/Parade. Groups also
come together in the all-university philanthropy to show their support for the community.
The week ends with a celebration of Wildcat pride at the Pep Rally on Friday.
 Greek Week 
Greek Week is a week during the spring semester dedicated to recognizing fraternity
and sorority life at K-State. With a variety of activities, Greek Week promotes community
and is a great way for chapters to reach out to the K-State community.
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
*Denotes K-State fraternities with alcohol-free housing
Alpha Tau Omega
Beta Sigma Psi*
Address: 1632 McCain Lane
Founded Nationally: September 11, 1865 at Virginia Military
Institute
Founded at K-State: October 15, 1920
Nickname: ATO
Motto: πι εψιλον πι
Philanthropy: Manhattan Emergency Shelter & The Ali Kemp
Educational Foundation
Mascot/Symbol: Heraldic Cross Pattée
Flower: White Tea Rose
Colors: Azure & Old Gold
Website: www.ksuato.org
Address: 1200 Centennial Drive
Founded Nationally: April 17, 1925 at the University of Illinois
Founded at K-State: March 4, 1951
Nickname: Beta Sig
Motto: Per Aspera Ad Astra
Philanthropy: Habitat for Humanity
Mascot/Symbol: Luther’s Emblem
Flower: Gold Rose
Colors: Cardinal Red & White
Website: www.k-state.edu/betasig
This fraternity
does not have a
chapter house.
Acacia*
Alpha Gamma Rho*
Beta Theta Pi*
Delta Chi Colony
Address: 2005 Hunting Avenue
Founded Nationally: May 12, 1904 at the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor
Founded at K-State: December 6, 1913;
Re-chartered August 23, 2001
Nickname: Acacia
Motto: ΩΦΕΛΟΥΝΤΕΣ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥΣ (“Human Service”)
Philanthropy: Shriners Hospitals
Mascot/Symbol: 3-4-5 Right Triangle of the First Quadrant
Flower: Sprig of the Acacia in Bloom
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Website: www.kstateacacia.org
Address: 1919 Platt Street
Founded Nationally: October 10, 1904 at the Ohio State University
Founded at K-State: February 12, 1927
Nickname: AGR
Motto: To make better men.
Philanthropy: Cystic Fibrosis & FFA
Mascot/Symbol: Sickle & Sheaf
Flower: Pink Rose
Colors: Growing Green & Harvest Gold
Website: www.ksuagr.org
Address: 500 Sunset Avenue
Founded Nationally: August 8, 1839 at Miami University in Oxford,
Ohio
Founded at K-State: October 17, 1914
Nickname: Beta
Motto: Firman Consensus Facit (Cooperation Makes Strength)
Philanthropy: Flinthills Bread Basket
Mascot/Symbol: Dragon, Star & Diamond
Flower: Roses of the “June” or “Queen of the Prairie” variety
Colors: Delicate Shades of Pink & Blue
Website: www.ksubeta.org
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs
Founded Nationally: October 13, 1890 at Cornell University
Founded at K-State: 1964, 1996, Re-colonized in 2010
Nickname: D-Chi
Motto: Leges (Law)
Philanthropy: The V Foundation for Cancer
Symbol: Knight-Errant
Flower: White Carnation
Colors: Red & Buff
Website: www.k-state.edu/greek/DeltaChi.htm
This fraternity
does not have a
chapter house.
Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Sigma Phi*
FarmHouse*
Kappa Sigma
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs
Founded Nationally: October 15, 1986 in Washington, D.C.
Founded at K-State: 2005
Nickname: Lambda Men, Del-Phis
Motto: Lambda Men Making Their Presence Known
Philanthropy: Be Safe - Educate
Mascot/Symbol: Centaur
Flower: Yellow Rose
Colors: Forest Green & Old Gold
Website: www.dlp.org/betamu
Address: 1100 Fremont
Founded Nationally: December 10, 1899 at the City College of
New York
Founded at K-State: January 30, 1925
Nickname: Delta Sig
Motto: Better Men, Better Lives.
Philanthropy: American Red Cross
Symbol: The Sphinx
Flower: White Carnation
Colors: Nile Green & White
Website: www.deltasigonline.com
Address: 1830 College Heights Road
Founded Nationally: April 15, 1905 at the University of Missouri
Founded at K-State: June 2, 1921
Nickname: FarmHouse
Motto: Builder of Men.
Philanthropy: Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation
Mascot/Symbol: Sickle & Sheaf
Flower: Red & White Roses
Colors: Green, Gold & White
Website: www.ksfh.net
Address: 1930 College Heights Road
Founded Nationally: December 10, 1869 at the University of
Virginia
Founded at K-State: June 7, 1919
Nickname: Kappa Sig
Motto: Bononia Docet [“Bologna Teaches”] | A.E.K.D.B.
Philanthropy: A Greater Cause
Mascot/Symbol: Star & Crescent
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Colors: Scarlet, White & Emerald Green
Website: www.k-state.edu/kappasigma
Delta Tau Delta Colony
Delta Upsilon*
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Delta Theta*
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs
Founded Nationally: 1858 at Bethany College
Founded at K-State: May 26, 1919 | Re-colonized
September 28, 2009
Nickname: Delts
Motto: Committed to lives of excellence.
Philanthropy: The Bleed Purple Foundation
Mascot/Symbol: Crescent
Flower: Purple Iris
Colors: Royal Purple, White & Gold
Website: kstatedelts.com
Address: 1425 University Drive
Founded Nationally: November 4, 1834 at Williams College
Founded at K-State: 1955
Nickname: DU
Motto: Δικαια Υποθηκη | Dikaia Upotheke | Justice, Our Foundation
Philanthropy: Boys & Girls Club of America
Mascot/Symbols: Duck
Flower: Flowers with Gold & Blue Hues
Colors: Sapphire Blue & Old Gold
Website: www.k-state.edu/deltaupsilon
Address: 505 Denison Avenue
Founded Nationally: November 2, 1909 at Boston University
Founded at K-State: April 5, 1924
Nickname: Lambda Chi
Motto: Vir Quisque Vir (Every Man a Man.) | Χαλεπα Τα Καλα (Naught
Without Labor.) | Per Crucem Crescens (Crescent in the Cross)
Philanthropy: Flinthills Bread Basket
Mascot/Symbol: Cross & Crescent
Flower: White Tudor Rose
Colors: Purple, Green & Gold
Website: www.ksulambdachi.com
Address: 1545 Denison Avenue
Founded Nationally: December 26, 1848 at Miami University in
Oxford, Ohio
Founded at K-State: February 25, 1921
Nickname: Phi Delts
Motto: One man is no man. | We enjoy life by the help and society
of others.
Philanthropy: ALS Foundation
Mascot/Symbol: Pallas Athena & her Owl
Flower: White Carnation
Colors: Azure (Blue) & Argent (White)
Website: www.phidelt.com
This fraternity
does not have a
chapter house.
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Kappa Theta
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Address: 1919 Hunting Avenue
Founded Nationally: May 1, 1848 at Jefferson College
Founded at K-State: September 26, 1968
Nickname: FIJI
Motto: Φιλοτης Γλυκυτατη Δυναστεια (Friendship, the sweetest influence.)
Philanthropy: Leukemia Reasearch
Mascot/Symbol: Star & Diamond
Flower: Purple Clematis
Colors: Royal Purple
Website: ksufigi.com
Address: 1965 College Heights Road
Founded Nationally: Phi Kappa – 1889 at Brown University &
Theta Kappa Phi – 1919 at LeHigh University
April 29, 1959 Merger at the Ohio State University
Founded at K-State: April 9, 1921
Nickname: Phi Kaps
Motto: “Give, expecting nothing thereof.” (St. Thomas Aquinas,
based on Luke 6:35: “do good and lend expecting nothing in return,
for your reward will be great”)
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
Mascot/Symbol: Chi Rho
Flower: Red Tea Rose
Colors: White, Gold & Cardinal-Purple
Website: www.k-state.edu/phikap
Address: 1224 Fremont Street
Founded Nationally: June 28, 1855 at Miami University in Oxford,
Ohio
Founded at K-State: December 3, 1949
Nickname: Sigma Chi
Motto: In Hoc Signo Vinces (In this Sign You Shall Conquer)
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
Mascot/Symbol: The White Cross
Flower: White Rose
Colors: Blue & Old Gold
Website: www.k-state.edu/sigmachi
Address: 513 Sunset Avenue
Founded Nationally: January 1, 1869 at Virginia Military Institute
Founded at K-State: May 23, 1913
Nickname: Sigma Nu
Motto: Excelling with Honor
Philanthropy: CHARACTER COUNTS!, Habitat for Humanity and
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Mascot/Symbol: Serpent
Flower: White Rose (The Classic Five-Petaled, wild, white English
Floribunda)
Colors: Black, Gold & White
Website: www.sigmanuatksu.com
This fraternity
does not have a
chapter house
Pi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Phi Epsilon*
Sigma Pi
Address: 2021 College View Road
Founded Nationally: March 1, 1868 at the University of Virginia
Founded at K-State: June 14, 1913
Nickname: Pike
Motto: Once a Pike, Always a Pike.
Philanthropy: Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan
Mascot/Symbol: The Oak Tree, Shield & Diamond, White Horse,
Dagger & Key
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Colors: Garnet & Old Gold
Website: www.k-state.edu/pike
Address: 1015 Denison Avenue
Founded Nationally: March 9, 1856 at the University of Alabama
Founded at K-State: January 25, 1913
Nickname: SAE
Motto: Phi Alpha (ΦΑ)
Philanthropy: Children’s Miracle Network
Mascot/Symbol: Lion, Phoenix, Minerva & Fleur-de-lis
Flower: Violet
Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold
Website: www.k-state.edu/sigalph
Address: 1015 Sunset Avenue
Founded Nationally: November 1, 1901 at Richmond College in Virginia
Founded at K-State: February 23, 1918
Nickname: SigEp
Motto: Building Balanced Men
Philanthropy: YouthAIDS
Mascot/Symbol: Golden Heart
Flower: Violet & Dark Red Rose
Colors: Purple & Red
Website: www.kstatesigep.com
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs
Founded Nationally: February 26, 1897 at Vincennes University
Founded at K-State: May 5, 2007
Nickname: Sigma Pi
Motto: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ ΠΙΣΤΙΣ
Philanthropy: ACE Project & the SAM Spady Foundation
Mascot/Symbol: Greek Cross
Flower: Lavender Orchid
Colors: Lavender & White with Gold as an auxillary
Website: www.k-state.edu/sigmapi
International Fraternity
Not represented by an umbrella organization
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Theta Xi
Address: 1516 North Manhattan Avenue
Founded Nationally: January 10, 1899 at Illinois Wesleyan University
Founded at K-State: January 29, 1931
Nickname: Teke
Motto: Not for wealth, rank or honor, but for personal worth and
character.
Philanthropy: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital & Alzheimer’s
Association
Mascot/Symbol: Equilateral Triangle
Flower: Red Carnation
Colors: Crimson Lake Cherry & Pure Silver Gray
Website: www.tkekstate.org
Address: 1803 Laramie Street
Founded Nationally: April 29, ,1864 at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute
Founded at K-State: November 6, 1931
Nickname: Theta Xi
Motto: Juncti Juvant (United they Serve)
Philanthropy: National Multiple Sclerosis Society & Habitat for
Humanity
Mascot/Symbol: Unicorn
Flower: Blue Iris
Colors: Azure Blue & Silver
Website: www.ksuthetaxi.com
Sigma Lambda Beta
International
Fraternity, Inc.
Address: 214 K-State Student Union,
Office of Greek Affairs (no facility)
Founded Nationally: April 4, 1986 at
the University of Iowa
Founded at K-State: April 17, 1994
Nickname: Betas
Motto: Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture.
Mascot/Symbol: White Stallion Mustang
Flower: Red Carnation
Colors: Royal Purple & Pure White
Website: www.k-state.edu/slb-phi
Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity is a social fraternity that was founded
in 1986 at the University of Iowa. It is based on cultural understanding
and wisdom. Most noteworthy is that 18 men of whom 16 were of
Latin American or Hispanic origin/descent founded Sigma Lambda Beta.
This fraternity
does not have a
chapter house
We believe in the principles of fairness, opportunity, and in the equality
of all men no matter what their race, culture, or ethnicity. Our biggest
goal is to see what all of society can realize the importance of these
three principles. In order to achieve this goal we all strive to model
these behaviors and present ourselves in a gentlemanly and educated
fashion.
Description from the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. website.
National Pan-Hellenic
Conference (NPHC)
Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
Address: 214 K-State Student Union,
Office of Greek Affairs (no facility)
Founded Nationally: December 4,
1906 at Cornell University
Founded at K-State: April 15, 1976
Nickname: Alphas
Motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All
Mascot/Symbol: Great Sphinx of Giza
Flower: Yellow Rose
Colors: Black & Old Gold
Website: www.k-state.edu/apa1906
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes
brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and
advocacy for our communities.
The objectives of this Fraternity shall be: to stimulate the ambition
of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the
causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; to
encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid
down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social,
economic and intellectual status.
The first two objectives- (1) to stimulate the ambition of its members
and (2) to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the cause of
humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual-serve as the basis
for the establishment of Alpha University.
Description from the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. website.
Triangle
Address: 214 K-State Student Union, Office of Greek Affairs
Founded Nationally: April 15, 1907 at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
Founded at K-State: September 7, 1964
Nickname: Triangle
Motto: Veritas Omnia Vincit (Truth Conquers All)
Philanthropy: Flinthills Bread Basket
Mascot/Symbol: Engineers’ Transit
Flower: White Chrysanthemum
Colors: Old Rose & Gray
Website: www.k-state.trianglefraternity.org
NPHC
The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a collaborative
organization of nine historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. NPHC
promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other
mediums for the exchange of information and engages in
cooperative programming and initiatives through various
activities and functions.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc.
Address: 214 K-State Student Union,
Office of Greek Affairs (no facility)
Founded Nationally: January 5,
1911 at Indiana University Bloomington
Founded at K-State: March 17,
1947
Nickname: Kappas
Motto: Achievement In Every Field Of Human Endeavor
Mascot/Symbol: Diamond
Flower: Red Carnation
Colors: Crimson & Cream
Website: www.kappaalphapsi1911.com
Address: 214 K-State Student Union,
Office of Greek Affairs (no facility)
Founded Nationally: January 9,
1914 at Howard University
Founded at K-State: April 9, 1917
Nickname: Sigmas
Motto: Culture For Service and Service for Humanity
Mascot/Symbol: Dove
Flower: White Carnation
Colors: Royal Blue & Pure White
Website: www.k-state.edu/phibetasigma
Kappa Alpha Psi was founded on the campus of Indiana University on
January 5, 1911. The Fraternity’s fundamental purpose is achievement.
Early in this century, African-American students were actively dissuaded
from attending college. Formidable obstacles were erected to prevent
the few who were enrolled from assimilating into co-curricular campus
life. This ostracism characterized Indiana University in 1911, thus
causing Elder W. Diggs, Byron K. Armstrong, and eight other black
students to form Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, which remains the only
Greek letter organization with its 1st Chapter on the University’s
campus.
The founders sought a formula that would immediately raise the
sights of black collegians and stimulate them to accomplishments
higher than they might have imagined.
Fashioning achievement as its purpose, Kappa Alpha Psi began
uniting college men of culture, patriotism and honor in a bond of
fraternity.
Description from the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. website.
The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable
resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi
Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the
Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that
effectively embody “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”
and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.
To optimize Phi Beta Sigma’s effectiveness, the Fraternity will:
• Strengthen and serve proactively the brotherhood, as a
supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity’s growth and financial solvency.
• Reaffirm and maintain a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship and service.
• Ensure that the Fraternity programs are focused and
committed to serving humanity.
• Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother.
• Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity’s business, serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations.
• Maintain and improve the Fraternity’s technological literacy, in
order to better service its members and the community at large.
• Foster and nurture our constitutional bond with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, businesses and government.
• Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated their ability to lead.
Description from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. website.
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(del-tah)
(ep-si-lawn)
(zay-tah)
(ay-tah)
(thay-tah)
(eye-o-tah)
(cap-ah)
(lamb-dah)
(mew)
(new)
(zzEYE)
(ohm-eye-cron)
(pie)
(row)
(sig-mah)
(taw)
(yoop-si-lawn)
(fye)
(kEYE)
(sigh)
(oh-may-gah)
Alumna (feminine)
Initiation
A women’s fraternity or sorority member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.
A ritualistic ceremony during which new members receive
lifelong membership privileges.
Alumnae (feminine)
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
The plural of alumna.
The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
Alumnus (masculine)
A fraternity member who is no longer a member of a collegiate chapter.
Alumni (masculine)
The plural of alumnus, the customary plural term when men and women are addressed.
Bid
Legacy
A relationship through a family member (i.e. father, brother or
grandfather). There is no standard policy regarding legacies and
invitations for membership. Each chapter or national organization
has its own policy.
National/International Headquarters
An invitation to join a men’s fraternity.
A term used to describe the central organization of any given fraternity/sorority.
Chapter
New member
A membership unit of an inter/national men’s fraternity.
Fraternity
A man or woman who has accepted a fraternity bid but is not yet
an initiated member.
A Greek-letter sisterhood or brotherhood.
Panhellenic Association (PHA)
Greek
The cooperative campus organization of collegiate members of National Panhellenic Conference women’s fraternities or sororities.
The name applied to all sorority and fraternity members.
Panhellenic Council (PHC)
IFC chapters
Delta Lambda Phi
No facility
Phi Delta Theta*
1545 Denison Avenue
Sigma Phi Epsilon*
1015 Sunset Avenue
Acacia*
2005 Hunting Avenue
Delta Sigma Phi*
1100 Fremont
Phi Gamma Delta
1919 Hunting Avenue
Sigma Pi
No facility
A promise made by a new member.
Alpha Gamma Rho*
1919 Platt Street
Delta Tau Delta (Colony)
No facility
Phi Kappa Theta
1965 College Heights Road
Tau Kappa Epsilon
1516 North Manhattan Avenue
Sigma Lambda Beta
A woman or man who is hired to supervise the kitchen
responsibilities, serve as official host or hostess for chapter
events and be a “parent-away-from-home.”
Recruitment
Alpha Tau Omega
1632 McCain Lane
Delta Upsilon*
1425 University Drive
Pi Kappa Alpha
2021 College View Road
Theta Xi
1803 Laramie Street
NPHC chapters
Beta Sigma Psi*
1200 Centennial Drive
FarmHouse*
1830 College Heights Road
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
1015 Denison Avenue
Triangle
No facility
Initiate
Sorority
Beta Theta Pi*
500 Sunset Avenue
Kappa Sigma
1930 College Heights Road
Sigma Chi
1224 Fremont Street
Delta Chi (Colony)
No facility
Lambda Chi Alpha
505 Denison Avenue
Sigma Nu
513 Sunset Avenue
Greek Affairs
The K-State Division of Student Life department responsible for overseeing sororities and fraternities at the university.
House Director
A man or woman who has recently become an active member of his or her fraternity/sorority.
The administrative body of the Panhellenic Association.
Pledge
A period of time during the school year in which events are
held by each fraternity for the purpose of selecting new members.
A Greek-letter sisterhood.
interNational
fraternity chapter
(No facility)
(No facilities)
Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc.
*Fraternities with alcohol-free
housing
Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc.
www.k-state.edu/greek
www.twitter.com/KStatePHA
www.facebook.com/kstategreekaffairs
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