Centennial Snippets - Greek Affairs

• The first Greek organization was recognized in 1965.
• IOTA chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was the first black sorority on campus.
• Kappa Alpha Psi was the first black fraternity in 1972.
  • They had 13 charter members.
• This department was previously known as Greek Life.
  • Vic Felts was its first director.
• Groundbreaking for Greek Row occurred in 1998.
  • Eight fraternity houses were built there.
• Chi Omega sorority president in 1971-1972 was Lana Seivers.
  • Dr. Seivers is the current Dean of the College of Education.
• Quote from nameless student in 1976:
  • "I can't think of a better way to get to know people."

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