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Students
involved in Greek life at Nebraska Wesleyan University believe that belonging
to a Greek letter organization has given them a unique chance to develop
their academic skills, leadership experience and community involvement
while creating new friendships and lifelong memories at the same time.
Scholarship
Members of the Nebraska Wesleyan University
Greek system realize that while the University provides many extracurricular
opportunities, our primary objective while at college is to obtain a quality
education. As individuals, we recognize this goal and help each other
in the pursuit of academic excellence.
Each chapter places a strong emphasis on
creating an atmosphere that is conducive to high academic performance,
as well as challenging each member to live up to his or her own highest
academic potential. Every sorority and fraternity has many resources available
to its members. The chapter houses are equipped with libraries, quiet
study areas, and quiet hours. As a Greek member you will also have the
added advantage of computers in the chapter houses, study-groups, tutors,
and upper-class students who are more than willing to provide their advice.
Additionally, many of NWU's sororities and
fraternities recognize academic achievement through scholarships and loans.
Each individual chapter has its own academic achievement awards and scholarship
programs.
Community Service
All of the Greek organizations on NWU's
campus realize that we have a responsibility to the community of which
we are a part. For this reason the Greeks have an active program of philanthropic
activities and community service and we are proud of the active role that
we take in helping the Lincoln community.
Throughout the school year each Greek chapter
devotes some time to assisting local organizations such as the Lincoln
Food Bank, the Lincoln City Mission and the Northeast Family Center. Some
of the chapters are affiliated with a national philanthropy organization
and they help support them through annual fundraisers. Greek Week also
provides an opportunity for the sororities and fraternities to come together
and donate their time and energy to local philanthropies such as the Special
Olympics.
Leadership
The Greeks at NWU encourage their members
to gain and use effective leadership skills. Each chapter has positions
that allow student members to coordinate the activities of the chapter,
while developing financial and organizational responsibilities.
Greeks are heavily involved in almost every
campus activity ranging from student government and athletics, to academic
honoraries and clubs. Traditionally, Greeks have been the backbone of
many such activities and organizations.
Social Functions
Each of the Greek chapters at NWU keeps
an active social calendar. Sororities and fraternities offer a multitude
of fun events including organized social events, small-group activities
and even water-skiing and other sporting activities.
Most of the Greek chapters participate in
serenades, dinner exchanges, study break activities, theme and holiday
parties, and annual formals as well as parent and family days. Social
functions are often cosponsored by two or more of the NWU sororities and
fraternities. While many of these events are optional they provide a relaxing
atmosphere in which Greek members can meet other people and enjoy a break
from studying.
New Member
As a new member of the NWU Greek system
students enjoy a period of orientation. New members learn a great deal
about the organization that they have decided to commit their time and
talents to and prepare to enter the mainstream of chapter activity. This
time gives the new member class the opportunity to bond and form lasting
friendships as they work with each other to further the interests and
ideals of their chapter.
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