Greek Storm Weekend
Utica University is proud of the rich Greek life available on campus. Though specific sororities and fraternities have come and gone over the years, we in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Student Transitions recognize that these organizations help foster deep senses of community and belonging, and offer a place for much-needed emotional support, personal growth, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.
Data compiled by the North American Interfraternity Conference also shows that retention and graduation rates are higher among sorority and fraternity students.
In honor of this, Utica University is holding an inaugural weekend-long event called Greek Storm. This weekend of events aims to explore the past, present, and future of Greek Life at the University, and give students an opportunity to learn more about what Greek organizations have to offer.
Please see below for a detailed calendar of events and necessary registration information.
Friday, April 29
6:00 – 8:00 P.M. | On the lawn behind the Ralph F. Strebel Student Center
Join your peers for some friendly competition, sponsored by the Inter-Greek Council (IGC). Please see the attached flyer for a list of games. All are welcome to participate. Team categories: Utica Student Greeks, Utica Students Non-Greeks, Utica Faculty/Staff.
Saturday, April 30
10:30 A.M. | Hislop Auditorium, Thurston Hall
Utica Alumni Council (UAC) Spring Meeting
The UAC meeting is a closed meeting for members and presenters.
12:00 – 1:20 P.M. | Library Concourse, Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library
Utica Alumni Council Alumni Awards Luncheon
Come together to honor the Alumni Award and Student Award recipients. Elizabeth Bernabe ’92 will give remarks on behalf of the UAC.
1:30 P.M. | Academic Quad
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Zeta Chapter Plaque Unveiling
Directly following the UAC Alumni Awards Luncheon, head to the Academic Quad for the unveiling of a new plaque to honor our Kappa Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. All are welcome.
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. | Francis A. Wilcox Intercultural & Student Organization Center
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Zeta Chapter Reception
After the plaque is unveiled, the community can join together in the Francis A. Wilcox Intercultural and Student Organization Center for a reception and meet-and-greet with alumni. All are welcome.
3:00 – 7:00 P.M. | Outside the Ralph F. Strebel Student Center
Join the Programming Board, Student Government Association, Inter-Greek Council, and the Chemistry Club for Trax's Backyard BBQ!
Participate in Human Billiards, Bouncy Boxing, Connect 4 Basketball, Human Foosball, Skeeball, Criss Cross Basketball, and Kick it!
Meet some of the Greeks on the sidewalk of Strebel back lawn, including:
- Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity
- Chi Beta Sigma
- Kappa Delta Phi, NAS
- Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.
- Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.
- Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Theta Phi Alpha
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Make nitrogen ice cream with the Chemistry Club, and take part in dunking one of Student Government Association's executive board members!
The event is free of charge and open to all campus community members.
At 5 p.m., join the Utica University community for an all-campus picnic, open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. There will be an at-cost charge for those not on a University meal plan.
3:30 – 5:00 P.M. | Harold T. Clark, Jr. Athletic Center
Game of Strolls IV
Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc., is sponsoring this Greek tradition of a step competition, bringing Greeks from across the northeast to compete for a $1,500 cash prize. This event is open to all University and Utica community members to attend and participate.
7:30 P.M.| Harold T. Clark, Jr. Athletic Center
Black Student Union’s Apollo Night
Participate in this BSU traditional talent show, Apollo-style! This event is open to all University and Utica community members to attend and participate.
Sunday, May 1
6:00 – 9:00 P.M. | Ralph F. Strebel Student Center Lounge
Get ready to head into finals week! Utica University students can head to the PioCafe for some dedicated quiet time to hit the textbooks and get in that last-minute studying to end the 2022 academic year on a high note. Sponsored by the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program, TRiO Student Support Services, and the Inter-Greek Council.
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