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Greeks Recruit for Fall
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By Jessica Christensen
News Writer
The Greek system at Boise State University wants new potential members interested in becoming part of a sisterhood or brotherhood this fall. Both fraternities and sororities are busy with recruiting events to meet potential members attracted to the values of Greek membership.
“I really feel a part of campus,” said Linzi Bommarito, Alpha Xi Delta president. “All the connections I have made through joining have really taught me a lot of life lessons.… It’s an experience I never expected to get.”
Recruiting for the sororities and fraternities occur at different times during the first weeks of the fall semester. Fraternity recruitment ends the second week of school, and sorority membership selection doesn’t begin until Sept. 8.
Since recruiting for fraternities at BSU ends the second week of school, not many rush events are left to attend. “Rush is basically our recruitment period,” said Nic Adams, Kappa Sigma member. “We have events like movie nights, river floating.… It’s a chance to meet guys.”
Activities for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity this week have included a Boise Hawks game and a “Friday Night Outdoor Movie Night” at the Kappa Sigma house, located two blocks north of the Student Recreation Center on Michigan Avenue.
Not all students who show up to events are automatically chosen to become members of the organization.
“We want to see guys who show dedication to the organization and have a desire to join,” Adams said.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon member Antonio Bommarito agreed.
“We’re more interested in quality, not quantity,” Bommarito said.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the newest fraternity at BSU, is currently promoting their “Slide On In” event. It’s considered a non-rush event, because it’s an event coordinated to invite all students on campus and community members of the Treasure Valley.
“We have put more than $2,000 toward activities for this event, such as DJs and a dunk booth,” Bommarito said.
The event will be Sept. 17, and will be held on campus at BSU.
Recruitment for the three sororities on campus is done through the Panhellenic Association. Recruitment activities will take place Sept. 8-11, in the Student Union Building. Each sorority has a room reserved with a theme each night.
“It’s a non-alcoholic party to get to know potential members,” said Katrina West, an Alpha Xi Delta member.
Each of the four nights allows potential members the opportunity to find out more about the services each sorority participates in each semester.
“Three of the four nights are “get to know you” nights. The fourth day is a celebration,” said Katrina West, Alpha Xi Delta member.
The overall goal for the Greek system at BSU is to “keep expanding and getting better as a whole,” said Kappa Sigma rush chair Russ O’Leary. Any student interested in becoming part of a social fraternity or sorority is encouraged to contact the organization. Contact information can be found at http://union.boisestate.edu/organizations, or call 426-INFO.
Jessica Christensen / News Writer
