What’s Inside

This Issue?

Greek Awards……..…..2

The Pantheon…......2

Sneak Peek at Greek…..3

Recruitment…………3-4

Panhellenic ……….3

NPHC…………….3

MGC……………...4

IFC……………......4

S.A.F. E. Week………...4

Greek Spotlight……….5

Important Dates...…….5

The Olympian Sam Houston State University’s Official Greek Newsletter

The Olympian is the official publication of SHSU Greek Life. Visit us online at www.shsu.edu/greeklife

Greeks continue reign at university’s Sammy Awards

Not only was recognition brought to

the Greek community at the

Pantheon this semester, but Greek

students took home several awards

at the Sammy’s. Two organizations,

Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Beta

Sigma Fraternity, Inc., took home

the title of Outstanding Social

Sorority and Fraternity,

respectively. Several of SHSU

Greek students also earned the

honor of individual leadership

awards. Ramiro Jaime, Phi Delt,

was named Outstanding Non-

Traditional Student Leader, and

the Excellence in Service: College

of Fine Arts & Mass

Communication award was given

to Manuel Martinez, FIJI. Two of

the highest honors given out at the

Sammy’s were earned by Meagan

Morrison, Alpha Delta Pi, who

was awarded the McDermett

Memorial Award and Sarah

Hammonds, Alpha Delta Pi,

given The Student Sammy Award.

Several organizations taking home

other awards at the banquet have

Greek organizations represented in

their membership.

37,188 hours of

community service

$137,747 raised towards

philanthropic

organizations

Addition of 4 new

chapters: Alpha

Omicron Pi, Kappa

Alpha Order, Lambda

Theta Phi, and Omega

Phi Chi

Hired an additional staff

member to serve as the

Greek Life Coordinator

A Glimpse of the 2013-

2014 School Year

This year at The Pantheon, Order of

Omega put on a successful event hosting

over 800 students, faculty, alumni, and

staff. The Dean of Student’s staff came

together to recognize the achievements and

contributions of Greek individuals and their

respective chapters.

Order of Omega recognized 22 student

leaders and approximately 25 Greek

chapters for their hard work and dedication

to the Greek community at SHSU

throughout the year. For the first time in

Pantheon history, four chapters from two

different Greek councils earned the 5-Star

award. This award is given to the highest

achieving chapters in five different

categories: scholarship, service, new

member, organization involvement/

leadership development, and member

development. The graduating members of

Order of Omega were given graduation

cords and were recognized for their work in

the organization and the impact they have

had on the Greek community.

Greek life also took this time to

recognize the addition of a new Greek Life

Coordinator. Alli Miller, a New Orleans

native and graduate of Southeastern

Louisiana University and the University of

Southern Mississippi will serve in this

position, relieving Dean Bias from her role

of Panhellenic Advisor. We have deep

gratitude and appreciation for all of the

work that Dean Bias has given to the Greek

community over the past years.

Outstanding Lifetime Achievement:

Madelyn Clarke, Alpha Delta Pi

Katie Lorton, Sigma Kappa Omega

Cory Johnson, Sigma Chi

Outstanding Chapter Advisor:

Eric Hill, Phi Beta Sigma

Most Talented:

Nicholas Szoeke, FIJI

Leticia Castillo, Alpha Delta Pi

Outstanding New Member:

Christa-Maria Lumsden

Wayne Kincheon, Phi Beta Sigma

Meagan Morrison, Alpha Delta Pi

Outstanding Chapter President:

Jessica Gomez ΣKΩ

Alejandro Perales,

Emilie Harris

Cameron Robinson,

Scotty Seiber, Delta Tau Delta

Olivia Keys,

Most Intelligent:

Katelyn Burrell, Alpha Omicron Pi

Aria Shirani, Phi Delta Theta

Advisor Choice Award:

PHA- Shannon Lowry, ZTA

MGC– Dakotah Epple, ΣΛΓ

NPHC– Justin Sparrow, AΦA

IFC- Hunter McKee– ΔTΔ

Highest GPA:

PHA-Alpha Delta Pi

NPHC- Delta Sigma Theta

MGC– Lambda Theta Alpha

IFC– FIJI

Most Community Service Hours:

Alpha Chi Omega

Most Involved Chapter:

Zeta Tau Alpha

Most Philanthropic Chapter:

Zeta Tau Alpha

Most Improved Chapter:

Sigma Lambda Beta

5 Star Chapters:

Lambda Theta Alpha

Alpha Delta Pi

Alpha Chi Omega

Sigma Kappa Omega

4 Star Chapters:

Zeta Tau Alpha

Delta Tau Delta

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Delta Xi Nu

Sigma Lambda Gamma

Award Winners

Panhellenic Recruitment The five sororities at SHSU, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha,

Sigma Sigma Sigma, and Alpha Delta Pi, are getting ready for Fall 2014 Sorority

Recruitment. Sorority recruitment is a five day process that will be held from August

26th– August 31st to give prospective sorority members the chance to learn more about

the principles, standards, traditions, and programming of each individual sorority. Find

you home away from home in one of our chapters at SHSU!

For more information

about Panhellenic

recruitment, please visit

http://www.shsu.edu/

~org_npc/home.html.

NPHC’s Greek Assembly National Pan-Hellenic Council at SHSU will be sponsoring their informational session, the NPHC

Greek Assembly in the LSC Ballroom at 5pm on Monday September 8, 2014. Each NPHC member

organization will give a brief overview of the history, programs, and membership requirements for

their organization as well as provide a better understanding of the NPHC Greek experience.

Information is also presented on current university policies regarding hazing. After the program is

over, there will be a designated location in the back of ballroom for refreshments and the chance to

meet and interact with members of each of the NPHC organizations. Attendance at the NPHC Greek

Assembly is required for all

students interested in being

considered for membership

in a NPHC fraternity or

sorority. If you have you

questions about how to join

any of these organizations,

this is definitely a program

you don’t want to miss.

Please be on time and dress in business attire as this program is a professional event.

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AUG 25

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The 5th Annual Sneak Peek @ Greek will consist

of free food, music, and a chance to meet SHSU’s

Greek community. Don’t miss this chance to

mingle with the university’s top student leaders!

Meet the Greeks before the semester

begins at the following events!

Passport to Sam

Get the opportunity to meet some of

SHSU’s Greek community and learn about

individual organizations and councils at this

event during orientations if you are an

incoming student.

MGC Showcase IFC Recruitment

SHSU Greek Life’s 3rd Annual S.A.F.E. Week will take place September

2nd – September 4th, the Greek Life office will collaborate with the

university’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Initiative in sponsoring the risk

management week which will address by-stander invention, underage

drinking, safe driving practices, general campus safety practices, and

education of resources the campus and university police department

provide for students. The week will feature guest speakers from the

University Police Department, the university’s Health Center, the Alcohol

and Drug Abuse Initiative, and the Dean of Students’ Office. Proactive

education on risk management issues that all college students face

throughout the country is a priority the Greek Life staff will continue to

implement and carry out to make sure the Greek community at Sam

Houston State University is very knowledgeable of the dangers exists on

and off campus. S.A.F.E. Week is a staple of the Greek community that

has help with reductions of risk management violations with SHSU

Greek Life.

The Olympian is the official publication of SHSU Greek Life. Visit us online at www.shsu.edu/greeklife

IFC Recruitment Week will take place September 15th-20th. Recruitment is open to

any male student attending SHSU that is in good standing with the university. All

returning SHSU students as well as transfer students must have a 2.45 or higher

cumulative grade point average. There is a $20 registration fee, but students will be

refunded $5 if they attend all of the week’s activities. To get more detailed information

on IFC Recruitment and to register we encourage you to visit our website

samgreeks.com.

MGC Showcase will be held on September 10, 2014 in the LSC Ballroom and it

provides those students who are interested in learning more about the different

aspects of the Multicultural Greek life an opportunity to meet the members from the

organizations and learn specific information about each of the nine chapters that make

up the Multicultural Greek Council. It is composed of the chapters Delta Xi Nu, Kappa

Delta Chi, Lambda Theta Alpha, Lambda Theta Phi, Omega Phi Chi, Omega Delta

Phi, Sigma Lambda Beta, Sigma Lambda Gamma, and Sigma Kappa Omega.

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Important Dates:

August/ September 2014

PHA

Recruitment

PHA

Recruitment

PHA

Recruitment

PHA

Recruitment

PHA

Recruitment

PHA

Recruitment

Sneak Peek

@ Greek

S.A.F.E. Week

S.A.F.E. Week

S.A.F.E. Week

NPHC Greek

Assembly

MGC Showcase

IFC

Recruitment

IFC

Recruitment

IFC

Recruitment

IFC

Recruitment

IFC

Recruitment

IFC

Recruitment

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS

Donna N. Williams: Chairman, Arlington

Ron Mitchell: Vice Chair man, Horseshoe Bay

Charlie Amato: San Antonio

Kevin Lilly: Houston

David Montagne: Beaumont

Vernon Reaser III: Bellaire

Rossanna Salazar: Austin

William F. Scott: Nederland

Anna Sandoval: Student Regent, Alpine

Brian McCall: Chancellor , Austin

Gloria Goodwin Buchanan is Chapter Advisor and on-campus advisor for the Delta

Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega. She has previously served as Co-Chapter Advisor

and Membership Programming Advisor for the sorority. Gloria is currently the

Assistant to the Dean for Budget and Adjunct Faculty in the College of Business

Administration. In addition, Gloria is a proud AXO Alumna from Sam Houston State

University. During her time as a member of Alpha Chi Omega, Gloria has served as

VP Finance, Warden, Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer. She graduated from SHSU

with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting in 1990 and Master of

Business Administration with a concentration in Finance in 2006. This past year,

Gloria created the Carol Shaw AXO Scholarship where one Delta Kappa member will

be awarded the scholarship each year. In fall 2014, two AXO members will be receiving the academic scholarship.

In addition to serving as an advisor and working at SHSU, Gloria is a member of the Annual Fund Committee,

Sammy Awards Committee and lifetime member of Sam Houston State University Alumni Association. Gloria is

married to Steve Buchanan and has three children: Jessica-first year medical student at UT Houston, James-junior at

Texas A&M University, and Garrett-soon to be first grader. In her free time, Gloria enjoys spending time with her

family, attending SHSU athletic/alumni events, and promoting Domestic Violence Awareness.

Greek Student and

Advisor Spotlight Luis Castillo was born and raised in

Laredo, Texas. He is a junior majoring in

Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State

University with plans to pursue a federal

career or work in the Gang Division in

Houston, Texas. Luis became a member of

Sigma Lambda Beta International

Fraternity Inc. in Fall of 2012 at Texas

A&M International University and later

transferred to the best university in Texas

for Criminal Justice, SHSU, where he is a

proud Bearkat. Since enrolling at SHSU he

is dedicated to helping his organization become one of the best on

campus. He currently serves as the President of his chapter and as the

Vice President for Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). In his spare

time, he visits home in Laredo to spend as much time as possible with

his family. He can also be seen donating volunteer time at a physician

private practice.