During the recruitment of prospective new members of the Interfraternity Council fraternities, Tuesday’s events were more like an informal hangout.
The fraternities active in recruitment include Delta Chi, Delta Sigma Phi and Kappa Alpha Order.
The fraternities hosted a variety of activities, allowing all potential new members to meet and bond with the already established brothers. From speaking with members of many different fraternities, it was clear that they were not competing for recruits, but rather wanted each student to find his best match.
The men of Delta Chi played bubble soccer on the campus green for their Tuesday activity. Spending roughly two hours inside giant inflatable soccer balls allowed the older guys to really get to know their possible recruits in a fun setting.
“One thing that I really like about IFC recruitment is the ability to meet so many awesome guys who you will be able to spend your time in college with,” senior Alex Gunter of Delta Chi said.
Sigma Nu welcomed their perspective men to mingle and socialize while playing corn hole, spike ball and video games. The laid-back atmosphere allowed the guys to get comfortable with each other. One young man said he spent his entire time in the Sigma Nu event, hoping he may have found his home.
“Helping men find the right fraternity for themselves and finding the group of guys that are going to help them reach their full potential to become a success in life, work and the community,” Sigma Nu President Andrew Benjamin said about his favorite part of recruitment.
The Pi Kappa Alpha men bonded over a corn hole tournament and food with their recruits in the University Rooms.
“We are really committed to values of scholarship, leadership, being athletes and being gentlemen,” President Brad Delee said.
The men of Delta Sigma Phi choose to have a FIFA tournament to bond with their recruits. The University Rooms in the Student Center were decked out with video games and Delta Sigma Phi’s respective Greek letters. The men of Delta Sigma Phi pride themselves on focusing on academics and professional careers in order to prepare themselves for the future.
The men of Pi Kappa Phi spent time with their potential new members at the Perch playing flag football and volleyball. Team sports helped in the bonding process by allowing the guys to see which hopefuls fit well into their group.
“We like to think we are a great fraternity,” President Kevin Mason said.
One potential new member, sophomore Matthew Bass, spent a lot of time with Pi Kappa Phi.
“I hope to build connections, gain the whole brotherhood aspect and have people I can count on,” Bass said.
