by Laura Jane Hudson
Greek life is sponsoring an "All Campus Event" where there is going to be a big bonfire at the Tobias Smith Cabin (thats the little cabin behind Wiley Hall). It's from 8 - 10 p.m. so everyone is invited. Since no one has told me what this event is about I think it is to promote campus involvement in greek life. We, as greek members, want the non-greek members on campus to know that they are more than welcome to rush - also to know that they will not be judged if they don't rush. We believe in being yourself and if that doesn't involve greek life we are more than willing to accept that.
Sorry guys, there will be no alcoholic beverages at the Tobias Smith Cabin bonfire... since we are a dry campus (even though it rains a lot).
Well.... since so far no one has responded to my blog I am going to try to reach out to people through email and other methods of spreading word around! So, tell your friends that there is an amazing blog on EHCWired that they should check out.
Thanks - LJ
3 comments:
LJ-
I think this is wonderful for the Greek life of Emory & Henry. I also think it's a prime opportunity to show those not involved in Greek life that it doesn't matter if they are in the same organization, they can still consort with eachother. Hope there's a great turn out.
Oh and I love you!
Lacey
I'm pumped up about this bonfire that is coming up. I've been in the mood for smores lately. It's really lame that greeks have the stigma of all hating other groups of people. Hopefully, people can see that most of us really do like each other. When greeks wear letters or have functions, they are not doing it to exclude the rest of the world; rather, we are proud of what we have and what we share together. All of that other crap is a big load of malarky!
Love always,
Brett
As a member of greek council, I voted for the bonfire to happen as the "All campus" greek event.
A little background, each year the greeks of the college put on an event for the campus. Do you all remember last year when the greeks served everyone in the cafe? That was our "all campus" event.
The point: like Laura said, to show that we, as greeks, are not just concerned about ourselves.
The problems that I saw with this years event:
-low non greek attendance. I talked with a few non greeks that day and they didnt think they were invited. wait, wasn't that the whole point. and they had told me that greeks were the ones that told them that it was all greek!! this is because everyone was not informed. and as greek council we are aware and will do our best to make sure this does not happen again.
-lack of interest by greeks: I was in charge of the attendance list that all greeks were required to sign. Multiple people signed in, and left, not giving the bonfire a chance. Those that stayed awhile and enjoyed a smore or a hotdog had a good time, mingling with other greeks. again, being misinformed of the purpose of the event.
but hey, I have all the faith in the world (especially the greeks) that eventually the all campus event will be something that everyone will come to--not because they are required. but because they want to. :)
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