Greek Week 2016 Preview
April 14 – 23, 2016
This year the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) Community renewed its commitment to inclusivity by revamping the
Greek Week Structure. A Greek Week Planning Committee now plans and implements all events after the approval
of the Greek Week Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from all chapters. The structure of the
competition was also changed to better emphasize the community aspect of Fraternity & Sorority Life and
encourage building relationships among chapters and councils. By removing sporting events, more members of the
campus and FSL community can engage in the activities to learn more about each other and what Fraternity &
Sorority Life has to offer.
Highlights
Brotherhood & Sisterhood
All Greek Week events are a mixture of competition among chapters and councils to encourage building
relationships outside of current circles and comfort zones. Several events are open sign up and teams are mixed up
with members from all chapters.
This year Kick-Off will take place at the MSC and will consist of a barbeque, all-Fraternity & Sorority Life
photo, and the traditional Zeus and Athena Competition along with a shopping cart chariot procession to
present the contestants.
A new addition to Greek Week, Hungry Hungry Hippos is anticipated to be a hit in the new Recreation
and Wellness Center. The competition puts a new spin on team work – click here to see what we mean.
GreekSync is also a new event for Greek Week and will surely include stepping, strolling, and the dab.
This competition gives members a chance to demonstrate pride in their individual chapters.
Philanthropy & Awareness
Three days during Greek Week will be dedicated to the Panty and Sports Bra Drive on the MSC Bridge.
Chapters will compete against each other to have the most points at the end of the three days. New
panties are 1-point each and new sports bras are 5-points each. All items collected will be donated to the
YWCA for sexual assault survivors.
UMSL Voices is a collaborative effort among UMSL Counseling Services, Fraternity & Sorority Life, the
Office of Student Life, and Solid Lines Productions to tell stories from UMSL community members about
their encounters with the intersection of sex, culture, and violence. Fraternity and sorority members will
receive points for attending the performance on Thursday, April 21 in JC Penney Auditorium.
Community Service
Fraternities and sororities contribute many service hours throughout the year to local and national
communities. This year we will be partnering with UMSL Students of Service on a Service Saturday and
going out to the local community for the service event. We anticipate over half of fraternity and sorority
members will participate in the service projects.
Greek Week 2016 Preview
Greek Week
Schedule of Events
Date
Events
Thursday, April 14th
Kick Off: Zeus and Athena: 6:00 pm @ MSC
Friday, April 15th –
Saturday, April 16th
Relay for Life: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am @ Rec Center
Sunday, April 17th
Window Painting/Faculty Appreciation Baskets: 12:00 pm @ MSC
Monday, April 18th
Hungry, Hungry, Hippos: 4:30pm @ Rec Center
Tuesday, April 19th
Panty Drive: 11:00 am @ MSC Bridge
Cooking Challenge: 5:00pm @ MSC Century Room A
Wednesday, April 20th
Panty Drive: 11:00 am @ MSC Bridge
Greek Sync: 7:00 pm @ JCP Auditorium
Thursday, April 21st
Panty Drive: 11:00 am @ MSC Bridge
UMSL Voices: 7:00 pm @ JCP Auditorium
Friday, April 22nd
Trivia: 11:00 am @ JCP Summit Lounge
Saturday, April 23rd
Service Saturday: 8am-12pm, Greenwood Cemetery
Field Day/ Closing Ceremonies: 12pm-3pm, MSC Lawn
Greek Week Mission Statement
The mission of Greek Week is to carry on a tradition of healthy competition, Greek unity and community service
while fostering relationships among UMSL fraternities and sororities. Greek Week ends in a celebration of values
and a renewed respect for chapter members through their involvement in sports, philanthropy and service events.