Ferris State University’s Greek community is getting ready to welcome new members
and get busy on upcoming events.
“Involvement in Greek organizations is an opportunity to learn how to run a business, develop leadership skills, learn how to work with a team, encourage academics, promote philanthropy, develop leadership skills and much more,” said Amber Kneibel, assistant director of the Center for Leadership, Activities and Career Services.
Greek organizations participate in and host many activities throughout the academic year, including homecoming, Five-Star events, Greek Week festivities and many community service activities.
“Membership teaches you how to be a valuable contributor to society and plan for your future career,” said Kneibel, who advises the university’s Panhellenic Council that oversees six social sororities on campus.
In addition to the social sororities, Ferris has six professional fraternities and
sororities, seven Interfraternity Council fraternities, three Black Greek Council
sororities and two Black Greek Council fraternities. About 500 students are involved
in Greek organizations on campus, Kneibel said.
All Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council organizations hold organized recruitment
events during the fall and spring semesters.
Sorority recruitment for the fall semester gets under way on Friday, Sept. 13. Interested women are encouraged to participate in all three events: Meet and Greet at 5 p.m. Friday; Philanthropy Day at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14; and Preference Day at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. All events will be held in the Interdisciplinary Resource Center, Room 120.