Greek Organizations Kick Off the Fall 2022 Semester
By Victoria Cifelli | Published November 3, 2022
Greek Life
Greek Life is important to many college students, and Kean University has over 20 Greek Life organizations to offer. Every semester, students are given the chance to make new connections by joining fraternities and sororities on campus.
With 20 Greek organizations on campus, students have the opportunity to mingle with everyone. Recruitment happens every semester, and students are able to join an organization if they qualify, after one completed semester at Kean.
“We look for those that show the will to take the chance of finding out how great they can be, and how much good they can give back to others and to Kean University,” Leonardo Ribau, a senior criminal justice major in Nu Delta Pi said. “Those that show true qualities of brotherhood. We all in this fraternity are one big family.”
Nu Delta Pi is a fraternity that focuses on brotherhood and academic success. Personal and academic growth are some things that this organization thrives on.
With recruitment being the one time to learn more about new individuals for Greek organizations, there are many ways they go about their recruitment process.
“The process is a time period where new members familiarize themselves with Delta Phi Epsilon’s history. It follows the same guidelines and traditions every semester but sometimes we like to add in fun twists,” Bryanna Hankins, a junior forensic psychology major said.
Delta Phi Epsilon is big on philanthropy and giving back to the community. Success is also an important part of Delta Phi Epsilon, and there are often study sessions with the sisters’ events to help members of this organization keep up with their academic success while in a sorority.
While students show interest in getting to know a particular organization, organizations will also get to know potential new members.
“In our recruitment process, we like to hang out with all of those who are interested in joining our fraternity. We get to know them for who they truly are,” Riabu said.
With some organizations such as Delta Phi Epsilon, Nu Theta Chi, and Nu Delta Pi having already started the recruitment process for this semester, students are getting into the swing of recruitment and induction of new members.
“I decided to join Delta Phi Epsilon because as a commuter I found it harder to meet new people,” Lorena Rodrigues, a new sorority sister of Delta Phi Epsilon said. “I was very drawn to everyone’s personalities on the first day of recruitment and I felt like if I went through with joining this sorority, it wouldn’t be something I would regret.”
As recruitment goes on for organizations, some have started inducting their new members, as well as putting them in leadership roles in their organizations.
“We are based on the principles of academic excellence, unity amongst all women, and to be active in the university and community,” Reda Medford, a senior psychology major and vice president of Mu Sigma Upsilon said.
Mu Sigma Upsilon started as a collegiate organization, focusing on the success of the sisters in an academic setting. Support of one another and bonding is also a big part of the organization, and individuals bring their best to the group.
New members of Mu Sigma Upsilon have been inducted into executive board positions, developing their skills through conferences and workshops.
There are also specific academic requirements an individual must meet to qualify for organizations.
“Anyone who is applicable with Kean’s GPA requirements, has the adequate amount of credits, and is interested in our sorority can come out for Delta Phi Epsilon. We do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sex, or national origin,” Hankins said.