New Happenings in Greek Life

Harmony Sanchez | Published by October 20, 2021

Kean’s Greek Senate recently hosted their annual Greek Conference on September 11th. After feeling somewhat overlooked by Kean, many members of the Greek community took the opportunity to voice their concerns about the lack of support from the administration at this year’s conference.

“Some concerns brought up at the Greek Conference were the lack of utilization of Greeks for University events such as Open house and not advertising Greek life as much as other groups at Kean University such as athletics, clubs, and student groups.” Greek Senate Vice President of Multicultural Affairs and Community Service Natalia Muñoz said.

Many members of Greek organizations expressed at the conference that the administration does not support or promote Greek Life and instead promotes other areas of involvement.

“Greek Life at Kean University needs to be shown to our students in different aspects of the University,”  said Tatiana Diaz, Vice President of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

Numerous members of Greek organizations hold multiple different leadership positions on campus within many departments and organizations such as Residential Student Services, the Center for Leadership and Service, and Kean’s Leadership Institute. However, Greek Members who work on campus are not allowed to wear their Greek Letter Paraphernalia in the office.

“Promotion and advertisement for our Greek students through other non-Greek organizations and departments is needed,” Diaz said. “Our leadership and services can be utilized in our many departments just like other clubs.”

Since the conference, plenty of changes are in the works for Greek Life. According to the Division of Student Affairs at Kean, Greek life will be incorporated into Kean’s Open house for prospective new students.

“Student affairs has started to incorporate Greek Life a little more by inviting Greek Senate to table at an open house. This helped prospective students learn about the different Greek letter organizations and what Greek Life has to offer.” Muñoz said.

This past Thursday, September 23rd, Greek Senate hosted their semi-annual Meet the Greeks at Harwood Arena. Enthusiasm filled the air as Members from each Greek Organization showed off their pride with performances including strolling, saluting, and stepping on stage.

Kean University’s Greek Senate hosts the event to showcase Greek Life organizations and to help fundraise for Kean Dance Marathon, an annual fundraiser held by Kean for the Children’s Specialized Hospital.

“Meet the Greeks was a successful event. Harwood was filled with many students and saw what Greek Life has to offer.” said Diaz

Numerous Greek Life members and students on campus were excited to experience Greek life again. Harwood Arena was filled with prospective interests, students, and faculty.

“Meet the Greeks went really well! It was great to see the Greek Community united once again after a year and a half of being remote” Muñoz said.

At the most recent Open House this past Saturday, September 25th, members from Greek Organizations Delta Phi Epsilon (Sorority), Nu Sigma Phi (Fraternity), Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc, and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. were in attendance. In efforts to continue supporting Greek Life, Student Affairs will also be adding a railing around the Greek Rock Garden near the new soccer field, as well as a mural will be showcased in the Cougar’s Den. Additionally, Student affairs is also adding Greek Letter flags to the light poles on Cougar Walk, and new banners for each Greek organization in the Miron Student Center Atrium.

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