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Upcoming UC Greek Community Events

These upcoming events are designed to welcome students back to campus, to enable students to make new friends, and to meet members of the UC Fraternity and Sorority Community. Please join us for any and all events and be sure to check back often for the latest and greatest news!

Ice Cream Social
Sunday, September 20
4:30-5:30 PM 
Sigma Sigma Commons

Be sure to stop by Sigma Sigma Commons after Convocation for some refreshing ice cream compliments of the Fraternity and Sorority Community. Bring your friends!

Greek Affairs Alumni Council Reception (INVITATION ONLY)

Sunday, September 20
6:00 PM
Stratford Heights Pavilion Banquet Room

The Greek Affairs Alumni Council will send invitations to attend this reception.

Sorority Information Sessions
Tuesday, September 22
2:30-3:30 PM
Room 427 Tangeman University Center

Wednesday, September 23

2:00-3:00 PM
Room 427 Tangeman University Center

Thursday, September 24

5:00-6:00 PM
Room 425 Tangeman University Center

Have you ever wondered what sorority life is like at UC? Are you interested in joining UC’s Greek community? Come out and learn about the chapters at UC. Meet women from each chapter. Learn about recruitment in a relaxed atmosphere. Sponsored by UC Panhellenic Council.

Recruitment  101 - Open House at the Greek Life Office
Wednesday, September 23
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Room 667 Steger Student Life Center

Do you want to enrich yourself and embrace your university experience? Have you ever been interested in a fraternity or sorority and wondered how to join? Come get all of the information that you have ever wanted about fraternities at the Greek Life office open house. Get the answers to all the myths and legends you have ever wondered about.

Bearcat Live!
Friday, September 25
6:00-7:30 PM:  Cookout - Meet the Greeks on UC's Campus
8:00:  Concert
Sigma Sigma Commons

The Bearcat Live! will be yet again one of the biggest kick-off events of the fall quarter. A national headliner accompanied by regional bands will highlight the evening of music, fun, and spirit. Join other new and returning students for this great event! Admission is FREE and there will be beverages on tap and food local to Cincinnati for a minimal charge. Come join your friends, other UC students, and the fun in Sigma Sigma Commons starting after classes to help us celebrate this great UC tradition!

Battle of the Halls
Sunday, September 27
2:00 - 6:00 PM

Are you looking to meet new people?  Join other incoming Bearcats and compete for prizes in the annual Battle of the Halls.  This event will be a day of fun, food and entertainment.  Each residence hall (commuter teams are welcome too) will form teams and will compete in multiple cames including cornhole, tug of war, and many more.  Team finalists will receive prizes including Nintendo Wii's, iPods and many more!  Free t-shirts and dinner will be provided for all participants.  Grab your roommate or eveyone from down the hall and come out to the Commons.  Teams should be eight to ten people; keep in mind that multiple teams from each residence hall can compete.  Ask your Resident Advisor or sign-up in the Greek Life Office (Room 667 Steger Student Life Center). 

Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Tables
September 28-October 2
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM each day
TUC Plaza

An open house for you to learn about the UC Fraternity and Sorority Community. If you stop by the tables on TUC Plaza, you will have the opportunity to talk directly to fraternity and sorority members as well as pick up some information regarding the recruitment process.

Interfraternity Council Fraternity Recruitment
October 7-16
Time varies from chapter to chapter
Takes place at chapter houses

For more information click here or call 556-6115.

Interfraternity Council Community Tours
Tuesday, October 6
Tangeman University Center - Great Hall

This program is designed to give men who are interested in joining a fraternity the opportunity to talk with men from all 18 of our IFC chapters. Each potential new member will have time at each chapter table/chapter house. Free food and fun! A must for any gentlemen who is interested in joining a fraternity - this program will help you figure out where you feel the most comfortable.

Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
October 9-12
Times vary from day to day - click here for the detailed schedule and more information.
Takes place at chapter houses

To register for formal recruitment or for more information click here for online registration.
If you have questions, please call (513) 556-6115.

NPHC Meet the Greeks
Tuesday, October 20
6:00 PM

Come learn about the “Divine Nine” by attending this meet and greet information session.

Homecoming 5K To Grant Wishes Today
Friday, October 23
3:30 - 6:00 PM 
Clifton Avenue in front of McMicken Hall 

The Fraternity and Sorority Community has teamed up with the Homecoming Committee and Friday Night Live to bring you this 5K benefit walk to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to sponsor children with life-threatening medical conditions.  Join us in the cause by forming a team.  Each participant who raises $50 will receive a FREE t-shirt.  Dinner will be provided for all participants immediately following the walk.  Learn more by clicking here.