University of Arkansas Panhellenic Sororities Open for Extension

Fayetteville, Ark. – The University of Arkansas Panhellenic Council, comprised of 10 national sororities, is looking to extend an invitation to a new sorority in spring 2015 and fall 2017.

“We are excited about this opportunity to invite two NPC national organizations to our campus community. Our chapters are eager to learn more about each organization and how they could make a tremendous impact to an ever growing Greek community,” said Alexandra Chunn, president of the Panhellenic Council.

The decision to add new sororities was initially approved in October 2014 in response to the increased membership growth in the existing 10 chapters. Last fall, the announcement was made to all National Panhellenic Conference organizations, and the university received interest from several national organizations. The Panhellenic Extension Committee, composed of undergraduate and alumnae representatives from each of the existing sororities, was then formed to review materials, and it will make a recommendation to the council later this semester.

“This week, several national organizations will be on campus to share what their organization has to offer to UA community. We are expecting a great turn out for all on-campus presentations as well as strong feedback from all who participate in this selection process,” says Parice S. Bowser, director of Greek Life.

Throughout the week, two NPC sororities will come to campus to make formal presentations about their organization to the community.  Listed below are the sorority presentations scheduled:

• Feb. 26 – Alpha Gamma Delta
• Feb. 27 – Delta Zeta

On the dates indicated, a formal reception is scheduled to begin 2:45 p.m. and a one-hour formal presentation will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m. Both will be held in the Arkansas Union Theatre and are open to any member of the campus and surrounding community, including U of A students, alumni, faculty and others interested in learning more about these organizations.