Greek Rituals and Traditions
The programming aspect of fraternal living at Case is what makes college life more than just academics. Greeks at Case sponsor events throughout the year to allow members to make new friends and relax after a week of classes. Functions include trips, workshops, interfraternal mixers, campus activities, and small private gatherings.
The Greek community is proud to continue annual traditions like Greek Week, a full week of competition that celebrates Greek spirit and pride. The Greek Carnival on Freiberger Field also features many fun-filled activities and allows students to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Other traditions include leadership conferences and friendly competition between the northside and southside chapters.
The Greeks are proud of their focus on academics and educational programming. Every semester, Faculty Forum helps open the dialogue between the Greek community and university faculty, staff, and administration. A Fall Scholarship Reception is held at the President's residence as well, in celebration of outstanding Greek leadership and performance.
Both the Panhellenic Council and the Interfraternity Congress encourage chapters to support philanthropic events and community service projects. Every year, the Greek community at Case completes 365 days of service in and around the Cleveland area. During the spring, Greeks partner with middle and high school students, and participate in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and other events.
Fraternities and sororities at Case organize numerous events, many of which support charitable organizations. Greek Trivia Night helps raise money in support of a Turkey Drive that assists needy families at Thanksgiving. Greek Spot Night, Greek Night at the Movies and Greek Chill Time are all important social opportunities. The Greek community also participates in the intramural sports program at Case.
The Member Development Plan is a plan for all of your members from the time they start as pledges until they graduate and leave your chapter as alumni. Member Development is about taking the educational process and expanding to promote fraternities and sororities as opportunities for personal and professional development and lifelong commitment.
As a student you have transitioned from elementary school to high school and now all the way to college. Throughout it all you have gained new skills and personally developed through seeking help from your parents, peers, and administrators at school. Supporting one another and making sure that the lessons are passed down to the newer members is an essential piece of being Greek.
The Case Greek Life experience extends beyond your time at Case. Greeks become lifelong members of their chapters and many return to give back to the university and their chapter. Such members are highlighted, and new and old alumni can reconnect together under the new Alumni Association and Alumnet.
Check out the new Case Alumni page and reconnect with old friends at Alumnet.