No Boundaries Week 2012 - Sept 10th-14th!

From Pi Kappa Phi:

Pi Kappa Phi presents No Boundaries Week 2012
September 10-14

Monday
Shooting Beauty - A Look at Inclusive Communities

TUC Great Hall 7pm

Tuesday

Accessibility Day

TUC 10am-2pm

Wednesday

People First Language Day

TUC 10am-2pm

Thursday and Friday

Pedals for Push

McMicken Commons Tuesday 10am-Friday 4pm

Stop by the Pi Kappa Phi house for dollar hotdogs starting at 9pm Thursday!

2nd Annual "Just Wish For It Gala" - Feb 24th!

From Chi Omega Alumnae - Greater Cincinnati Chapter:


2nd Annual "Just Wish For It Gala"
Friday, February 24, 2012
8:00pm until 11:30pm


SAVE THE DATE!

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!!!
All tickets will be sold online:
http://justwishforitgala.eventbrite.com/

Net proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Our goal for this year's Gala is to fully adopt the wish of one child with a life threatening medical condition.

SUGGESTED ATTIRE:
Long gown or cocktail dress; suit or tuxedo

HOTEL ROOMS FOR EVENT:
Mention the "Just Wish For It Gala" and get a reduced rate of $99/Friday night at the Holiday Inn Riverfront in Covington, KY. There is a shuttle to and from the event from this hotel, and there is a bar at the hotel that will remain open following the gala.

Added donations to go toward our fundraising goal of $6,000 are being accepted now. Donations can be sent to:

Chi Omega Alumnae of Greater Cincinnati
9378 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Ste 111
Mason, Ohio 45040

Contact Us!
Please let us know how we can help you learn more.
cincychio@gmail.com

AKA King of Pearls Scholarship - Applications Due Feb 2nd!

From Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Chapter:
Are you looking for the chance to win a scholarship? Are you a male ready to be recognized for your intellectual, creative, and charming personality? Well, then the King of Pearls Pageant is the opportunity for you!

Read more information below to find out how you can be the next KING OF PEARLS!

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was founded January 15th, 1908 on the campus of Howard University. We are the first black sorority whose mission is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards among college women. The Omicron chapter chartered on the University of Cincinnati on April 9, 1921, just a few months shy of her 91st birthday, has a long legacy here at the university with empowering and uplifting women. In addition to this, the Omicron Chapter is dedicated to offering the same enrichment to the gentlemen of UC’s campus.

That being said Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, The Omicron chapter is holding an all male Pageant on April 6th, 2012. The King of Pearls is a pageant that will focus on uplifting the males on our campus. The men will be vying not only for the title of King of Pearls but they are also in competition for a scholarship and the chance to be able to program around their selected platform with the chapter.

If you are interested or know someone who would be a great contestant you can find applications in the AACRC, EPS, and SALD offices.  You can also find one on our website or email us at Omicron1908@gmail.com and we can send you a digital copy of the application.


All Applications are due February 2nd,2012 at midnight in the AKA Mailbox in Steger (4th floor). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. Please direct all questions to the email listed above. Thank you and have a great day!

Best,
Morgan Lee
Vice President of External Affairs, ADVANCE
Editor-In-Chief, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Omicron Chapter

Greek Life Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank

From UC News and UC Fraternity & Sorority Life:

Greek Life Virtual Food Drive

All of the Greek organizations at the University of Cincinnati are founded on principles such as—leadership, friendship, scholarship, citizenship, and service—for the purpose of fostering the highest level of personal development for all members. To demonstrate and reinforce the commitment of all its members to achieving a higher level of personal development, the Interfraternity Council has chosen to begin a community wide service and/or philanthropy project. This All Greek Philanthropy Project is a virtual food drive to raise money for Freestore Foodbank to aid Freestore Foodbank in providing food and services, create stability, and further self‐reliance for people in crisis here in Cincinnati and in surrounding areas. Click here to go to the donation site!

Workshop with Theta Phi Alpha

Yesterday RAPP got to work with the women of Theta Phi Alpha as a part of their Rainbow Retreat!

The local Epsilon chapter is only slightly younger than the national organization itself, having established in Cincinnati in 1919.  The women engage in a variety of leadership development and community engagement activities while maintaining academic excellence.

Our conversations yesterday were about our social identities.  The participants shared their own identities and what that meant for them in small groups.  Then, as a large group, we discussed what impacts our levels of comfort in talking about different identities and how us talking about that relates to the upcoming sorority recruitment.

This was RAPP's second time participating in the Rainbow Retreat.  Thanks for another year of meaningful conversations, Theta Phi Alpha!

Members working on their Circles of Me handout.

Three members pause for a snapshot!

Small group discussion time during the Circles of Me activity.

Interested in a workshop?  RAPP does them all the time and for FREE!  Check out our Outreach page for more information.

2nd Annual Oratorical Tea Rose Contest

The Ladies of the Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated cordially invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Oratorical Tea Rose Contest.

The contest will be held on January 26th at 7:08 PM in the German Cultural Center (Old Chemistry, 7th Floor).

Orators are asked to prepare a four to six minute speech in response the the following prompt:

• "What is your definition of high ethical and moral standards? What is one area in which the University of Cincinnati student body can improve upon their moral and ethical standards?"

Winners will receive book scholarships:

First place is a $200.00 book scholarship
Second place is a $100.00 book scholarship
Third place is a $50.00 book scholarship

If you are interested in participating, RSVP to Omicron1908@gmail.com by January 21st.

Sigma Week 2011 Schedule Announced - Events Jan 3rd-8th!

The UC chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., is hosting its annual Sigma Week with daily events January 3rd-9th.

Come join the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Lambda Theta Chapter as we celebrate 96 years of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. January 3rd-8th, everyday will be an event providing for our community. Start 2011 off right with relaxation, fun and the ever so amazing BLU JUICE!!


Monday, Jan. 3rd
"Day Dream"
Movie Night: Inception and Breakfast
6:14 pm AACRC

Tuesday, Jan. 4th
"Wet Dream"
Cuffing Season: Are you being cuffed?
Place and Time to be specified.

Wednesday, Jan. 5th
"Fantasy"
Cater 2 U - Ladies Only
7:14 pm German Culture Center

Thursday, Jan. 6th
"Nightmare"
N*gg@s Ain't Sh%t
6:14 pm AACRC
Friday, Jan. 7th
"Sleep Walking"
Stroll Off
12:00 pm TUC

Saturday, Jan 8th
BE PREPARED!!!!!!

For more details, check out the Facebook event for the week.

Student Life Open House - Wednesday, October 27th

Wednesday, October 27th, is the annual Student Life Open House!  This event introduces the UC community to many areas of the Office of Student Life.

Meet Student Life Staff, Win Great Prizes, Special Appearance by the UC Band!

FREE FOOD

Come and Learn @ following different offices and what they can provide for you:

4th Floor
Student Activities and Leadership Development

5th Floor
Ethnic Programs and Services | UC Women’s Center
African American Cultural Research Center

6th Floor
Resident Education and Development
Student Government | UC Childcare Center
Campus Ministries | LGBTQ
Greek Life | Racial Awareness Program
Program Activities Council | UC Wellness Center

7th Floor
Judicial Affairs | Dean of Students

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - This Saturday!

From the Facebook group:
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, The International Men's March to stop rape, sexual assault, and gender violence is coming to UC this fall!

Join us SATURDAY OCTOBER 2ND at 9:30AM on McMicken Commons as the ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma work to raise funds for "Women Helping Women, a local crisis center which supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking."

Girls, grab your brother, boyfriend, cousin, friend or your dad and get him registered!

Guys, sign yourself up!!

Walk A Mile is open to any male willing to walk through Campus and down Clifton Avenue in high heels!

For more information, questions, or for registration forms, please contact:

Allison Youngs or Porschea Monnin
walkamileUC@gmail.com
(440)465-0436 (read less)

Walk/Run with RAPP in the Homecoming 5K!

In support of another area of of our home office SALD, RAPP will have a team in the annual Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes Today!

The Homecoming 5K takes place on UC's Main Campus the day before the big homecoming game and raises funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  This year's walk is Friday, October 30th, 3:30PM-5:30PM.

To join the RAPP team, simply put "RAPP" in the "What is your walk team name?" portion of the registration form.  You can register on-line or in person by coming to the SALD office.

Adam of RAPP XXV participated in the 2009 5K with a friend!

Theta Phi Alpha Workshop

This afternoon I was lucky to spend the afternoon with the wonderful women of the UC's Epsilon chapter of Theta Phi Alpha.

Over twenty-five women participated in a two hour workshop where we explored diversity at UC, multicultural resources here, and crosscultural communication strategies.  They proved to be a knowledgeable and thoughtful group of leaders here - as a group, they know a lot about multiculturalism at UC and take ownership of creating a welcoming environment within their chapter.

Working with them was a great way to start the 2010-2011 school year!

Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes Today!

It's coming up!  The annual Homecoming 5K to Grant Wishes Today is being held Friday, October 29, 2010!

Each year, several University organizations come together to create this exciting event that promotes Bearcat spirit and philanthropy.  It is primarily organized by Fraternity and Sorority Life, but is successful with the help of groups such as Friday Night Live, Student Alumni Council, Student Government, the UC Alumni Association, and BANG.

The walk is FREE to participate in - though participants are encouraged to try to raise $25 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

To learn more about the event, check out the 5K website or the Facebook group.