This past fall marked a milestone for our IFC and Panhellenic communities, as recruitment numbers continue to climb. A total of 10 pre-recruitment events, organized by the university and individual councils, provided opportunities for prospective new members (PNMs) to connect with chapters. These events were met with enthusiasm and high participation, creating incredible energy leading into recruitment that continued throughout the semester.

Relive the excitement with our Bid Day Recap Video!

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) implemented a hybrid recruitment model that included:

• Chapter-hosted recruitment events.

• Joint IFC and Fraternity & Sorority Life recruitment events.

• A structured recruitment day where PNMs visited all chapter houses.

Between the first day of class and Bid Day, IFC chapters hosted an impressive 30 events, creating many opportunities for PNMs to get to know each chapter. On Bid Day, PNMs gathered at Elizabeth Hall to accept bids and meet brothers from their new chapters before heading to the Stetson Green for a celebration with all chapter members.

By the Numbers:

• 61 new members joined on Bid Day.

• An additional 19 members joined post-recruitment, bringing the total to 80 new members for the semester.

Panhellenic continued its tradition of successful recruitment with pre-recruitment events that drew significant interest and provided meaningful interactions between PNMs and chapters.

At Bid Day, 65 new members joined Panhellenic chapters. Continuous Open Bidding (COB) following recruitment added 29 new members, bringing the semester total to 94 new members.

For the first time in years, four out of six chapters reached total membership capacity, a significant achievement that reflects the strength and growth of our Panhellenic community. We look forward to seeing continued growth in the spring semester as total membership numbers are reassessed.

A new initiative from the Fraternity & Sorority Life department, the New Member Leadership Series, focused on developing the next generation of chapter leaders. Over the course of seven weeks, 17 new members participated in 90-minute sessions covering topics such as:

• Identifying personal values

• Defining leadership

• Utilizing campus resources

• Time management and self-care

One highlight of the series was an Alumni Leadership Panel, where five Greek alumni shared their experiences and insights on leadership in college and beyond. Participants found the panel invaluable for understanding the importance of strong leadership, learning from challenges and leveraging alumni networks.

A special thanks to our alumni panelists for their contributions:

• Billy Wieland '07 (Sigma Phi Epsilon)

• Caroline Wieland '07 (Pi Beta Phi)

• Gwen Azama-Edwards '71, MA '83 (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)

• Pete Matulis '94 (Pi Kappa Phi)

• Gino Santos '82 (Lambda Chi Alpha)

Recently, three houses went under renovations, some big and some small. Take a look and see what changes have taken place for Alpha Xi Delta, Pi Beta Phi and Pi Kappa Phi! 

Meet Jack Mertz! He is a Junior and a 
Business Management major from McDonough, GA and is currently IFC President and a member of Sigma Nu.

Meet Clara Wait! She is a Junior and a
Sociology major, with minors in Business Law and Political Science. She's from Springfield, MO, and is currently Panhellenic President and a member of Delta Delta Delta. 

If you missed our last Greek Alumni Call, you can watch the recording on our YouTube! Stayed tuned for details about the next one.

Stetson alumni have issued a $1 million challenge to raise the final funds for the Stand Up Hulley project. The alumni-led effort to reconstruct Hulley Tower has gained incredible momentum, with the goal of completing fundraising by the end of February.

Greek organizations can make history by securing naming rights for a carillon bell or one of four remaining larger Values Bells. View the Competition!

The Hulley Tower historic reconstruction groundbreaking event will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 24, at Hulley Tower on the DeLand campus. 

On January 15, 46 years after the avalanche that claimed the lives of Stetson students Katy Resnik, (Pi Beta Phi), Scotty Fenlon (Sigma Nu) and Dennis Long (Delta Sigma Phi), two events united DeLand, Florida and Innsbruck, Austria...

At noon in DeLand, the Scotty, Katy and Dennis bell was rung, symbolizing hope and reflection as the campus community gathered to make new year wishes.

At noon in Austria, the Grassmayr Bell Foundry cast a second bell and lit candles to honor their memory.

Save the date for Stetson's third annual Giving Challenge, March 12–13, where you can make a gift to your favorite fraternity, sorority, or choose to support the Greek Leadership Fund! 

Through Greek Life, students become more involved in leadership development, mentorship and lifelong networking — all under guidance and support from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. 

P.S. If you are interested in being a Giving Challenge Ambassador or funding a matching gift or donation challenge for your organization, please email hattersgive@stetson.edu.

Allen, a member and former executive director of Pi Kappa Alpha since 1979, has been honored with the 2024 Gold Medal by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). This prestigious award recognizes his lifelong dedication to the interfraternal community.

Alexandria "Alex" Hill '07, a member of Delta Delta Delta, joined Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow as a partner, bringing 14 years of experience to the firm's Corporate Law department. She will be focused on corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions and franchising.