Social Greek Organizations
Greek Council Greek council is the governing body of all social greek organizations. Members are appointed through their respective fraternity or sorority. Meetings usually occur bi-monthly.
Contact: Will Wood, E-mail: rwwood@tlu.edu
Advisor: Ginger Taylor, E-mail: gataylor@tlu.edu
Inter-Fraternity Council The purpose of IFC is to coordinate the overall policies and activities of the social fraternity, further relations between social fraternities, act as a medium in cooperation between the administration of TLU and individual fraternities, and to intermediate between the student body and the member organization. Activities include, fall gathering, spring gathering, rush, and spring formal.
Membership Requirements This council shall consist of representatives from Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Tau, Sigma Phi Theta and Zeta Chi.
Contact: John Toepfer, E-mail:
jdtoepher@tlu.edu Advisor: Ginger Taylor, E-mail:
gataylor@tlu.edu Inter-Sorority Council The purpose of ISC is to coordinate the overall policies and activities of the social sorority, further relations between social sororities, act as a medium in cooperation between the administration of TLU and individual sororities, and to intermediate between the student body and the member organization. Activities include, fall gathering, spring gathering, rush, and spring formal.
Membership Requirements This council shall consist of representatives from Beta Alpha Sigma, Delta Alpha Delta, Kappa Pi Gamma, and Xi Tau.
Contact: Stephanie Corona, E-mail:
smcorona@tlu.edu Advisor: Ginger Taylor, E-mail:
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Fraternities
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Talented Tau Tau Chapter The objective of Alpha Phi Alpha is to stimulate the ambitions of its members; to prepare them for the greatest usefulness in the causes of humanity, freedom and dignity of the individual; to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic and intellectual status.
The most remarkable leadership in the African-American community in the 20th century has without question come from the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Since its founding, the fraternity has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African Americans and people of color around the world.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first black Greek lettered organization, was founded on Dec. 4, 1906, on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Seven aspiring black men felt a pressing need to pull together and organize themselves into a brotherhood. These seven men also known as the Seven Jewels – Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelly, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy – created the fraternity as a social and literary organization because of segregation and other social problems facing black students. As a literary organization it developed into a fraternity.
Colors: Black and Gold
Contact: Kerry Jones, E-mail:
kwjones@tlu.edu Advisors: Matthew Saenz, E-mail:
msaenz@tlu.edu Demetrius Hardeman, E-mail:
demetrius_hardeman@hotmail.com Omega Tau Founded October 20, 1958, Omega Tau is the oldest fraternity at Texas Lutheran University. Omega Tau has a great history of relationships with its alumni as well as the faculty here at TLU. The Omegas participate in Greek Games, TLU Intramurals and are proud participants of community activities. We pride ourselves in brotherhood, scholarship, integrity, and social prestige.
Colors: Blue and White
Motto: One Together
Contact: Phil Bush, E-mail:
pmbush@tlu.edu Advisor: Mr. Terry Price, E-mail:
tprice@tlu.edu Sigma Phi Theta The Thetas were chartered on the principles that no one individual should be denied the chance to share the brotherhood of a fraternity. The Sigma Phi Theta fraternity is primarily concerned with the individuality of each person and their academic achievement while attending TLU.
Colors: Red and Black
Motto: Together Forever
Contact: Jeff Bergeron, E-mail:
jpbergeron@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Tiffiny Sia, E-mail:
tsia@tlu.edu Beth Bronk, E-mail:
bbronk@tlu.edu Zeta Chi Being a member of a fraternal organization does not necessarily mean fitting into a mold or having a certain look. Zeta Chi lives by its motto, "Individually we stand together." What this means is that wherever you go, or whatever you do, you will always be a part of the Zeta Chi brotherhood.
Zeta Chi is actively involved on campus as well as tackling various off-campus projects. We have volunteered in youth flag football games by serving as referees and coordinated projects for the municipal government of Seguin, Texas.
Contrary to popular belief, fraternity life is more that what you see in the movies. Being a member is a useful tool for meeting new people with similar interests and academic pursuits. We, the members of Zeta Chi, encourage you to look towards pledging a fraternity. Pledging can be one of the most important decisions you could ever make.
Colors: Maroon and Gray
Motto: Individually We Stand Together
Contact: Dustin Williford, E-mail:
dewilliford@tlu.edu Advisor: Ms. Carolyn Turner, E-mail:
cturner@tlu.edu Dr. Linda Wilson, E-mail:
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Sororities
Beta Alpha Sigma Ten girls who wanted to pledge their friendship to each other started Beta Alpha Sigma in 1934. We are the oldest sorority on the TLU campus. From the beginning, we have worked hard to develop a long-standing run of tradition, honesty, friendship, and unity. We have one school-wide party each semester and we do various community service projects including a spring clothes drive, planting flowers on campus, visiting local nursing homes, and the beautification of Texas Lutheran University.
Colors: Rose and Silver
Flower: Pink Rose
Motto: Beauty in Service
Contact: Amy Kretschmer, E-mail:
aakretschmer@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Deborah Hettinger, E-mail:
dhettinger@tlu.edu Delta Alpha Delta The purpose of this sorority is to provide entertaining social activities for members, friends and alumni. We cultivate close sisterly bonds among members and provide opportunities to develop leadership and effective group dynamics. We try to develop social, moral, intellectual, and service responsibility among members.
Colors: Navy and White
Flower: Daisy
Motto: "All that glitters is not gold"
Contact: Jennifer Hahn, E-mail:
jnhahn@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Judith Hoffmann, E-mail:
jhoffmann@tlu.edu Kappa Pi Gamma Kappa Pi Gamma is a sisterhood that holds all of its members in union with a strong bond of Christian love. We provide wholesome social activities that strengthen school spirit among Texas Lutheran University students.
The sorority was established in 1948. We pride ourselves in the diversity of our members. We are involved in many programs, sports and clubs here at TLU. We do take time from our busy academic schedule to enjoy social activities and events. Also, we sponsor a variety of service projects to support TLU as well as the Seguin community. No matter what we do, the Gammas remember that it's our faith, friendship, loyalty, love, and kindness that make us a strong and bonded sisterhood.
Symbol: Torch and Star
Live by 5 Points of the Star: Faith, Friendship, Loyalty, Love, Kindness
Colors: Emerald Green and White
Motto: "A good spirited heart, always does a little extra!"
Contact: Jenna Haught, E-mail:
ljahaught@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Turner, E-mail:
cturner@tlu.edu
Xi Tau The main purpose and function of Xi Tau is as a social sorority to benefit TLU and its students. We aim to foster friendship, sisterhood, loyalty and trust.
Colors: Cobalt Blue and Black
Flower: Blue Iris
Motto: “Individuality, Sisterhood”
Contact: Kat Van Duyn, E-mail:
kavanduyn@tlu.edu Advisor: Dr. Jean-Pierre Metereau, E-mail:
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