There are hundreds of student clubs, groups and organizations that apply to a wide spectrum of interests. From Student Government to intramural sports and more, any student can find their niche or something that interests them.
Some of the fastest growing groups of organizations are those associated with the Multicultural Greek Board (MGB) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council Board (NPHC).
Monday night, MGB and NPHC fraternities and sororities held their annual intake orientation at the Russell House ballroom. Hundreds of students from different backgrounds, all dressed in business attire, showed up to get involved.
In order to become a member of one of the five MGB or nine historically African-American organizations, undergraduates must complete at least one semester and be in good standing academically. Students must attend the intake orientation, attend the individual organization’s interest meeting and apply to become a member.
Third-year criminology and criminal justice student Artem Arefyev, member of Sigma Lambda Beta, shared the importance of intake orientation.
“Intake is for non-Greek students who are interested in Greek Life, particularly in MGB and NPHC to learn about Greek Life and to meet the fraternities and sororities on either of those two boards,” Arefyev said.
Fourth-year criminology and criminal justice student and Zeta Sigma Chi member Aaleeyah Roary was happy to see the large crowd.
"It’s great to see so many people so enthusiastic about this,” Roary said. "From the turnout tonight, I think it will be an exciting year.”
Arefyev also explained some of the values and standards that the organizations hold.
NPHC and MGB organizations will be accepting their new members in the upcoming week.