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Northwestern Panhellenic women are leaders of service and philanthropy on this campus. Besides contributing to their own national philanthropies and service projects, they serve on the executive boards of Community Service Student Organizations such as Alternative Student Break (ASB), Organized Actions by Students Invested in Society (OASIS), and Northwestern Community Development Corps (NCDC). In addition, Panhellenic women are very involved with Dance Marathon, one of the world's largest collegiate philanthropies. In 2007-2008, the two co-chairs of Dance Marathon were both Panhellenic women!
Philanthropy is an integral part of the Northwestern Panhellenic experience. Each of our 12 chapters raises money and awareness for their national philanthropy by having philanthropic events throughout the school year, which are open to all students and the Evanston community. Chapters’ support the following organizations and causes: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Domestic Violence and Awareness, GO RED! for Women, Service for Sight, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Speech and Hearing, Camp Fire USA, Girl Scouts of USA, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the Arrowmont School for Arts and Crafts, and Breast Cancer Education and Awareness.
In addition to their philanthropic endeavors, Panhellenic women believe that they should give something back to the community. The Panhellenic community is extremely involved with service activities. Our sororities at Northwestern devote hours each week to service.
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| New Volunteer Opportunities |
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Stages, Sights, and Sounds
Stages, Sights and Sounds, formerly known as the Chicago Humanities Festival, is looking for volunteers to assist in their Children's theatre program. They will be working on programs throughout spring, and some are even located on Northwestern campus! See: www.chfestival.org
Youth Job Center Benefit, April 18
Youth Job Center Benefit is looking for PHA women to serve as guest escorts, raffle assistants, and general event helpers. The event will be at the Chicago Cultural Center, from 5:45pm-10:30pm on April 18th. Dinner will be provided for volunteers. Contact Jessica Lau, PHA Director of Academics and Service, to sign up. Email: jessicalau2007@u.northwestern.edu
Snowflake 2009, April 24
Snowflake 2009 is a youth empowerment program. The event is looking for adult facilitators and day-of volunteers that will work with middle school children on building self-esteem and positive peer relations. The event is from 3pm-10pm on the evening of April 24th. For more information, please see: http://snowflake.weebly.com. (NOTE: Some training is involved for those interested in being adult group facilitators.)
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Project ScArE 2008: Grimm Manor
Alpha Phi produced this event in conjunction with Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and most of the proceeds go to SAE's philanthropy- the after school sports program in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. For the event, Alpha Phi and SAE will be turning the basement and first floor of the SAE house on north campus into a haunted house. Tours will be given the evenings of Wednesday, Oct 29th, Thursday, October 30th and Friday, October 31st. Admission will be charged and t-shirts and concessions will also be sold outside the house to those waiting in line.
King of Hearts
This is Alpha Phi's new fall philanthropy, replacing "Cardiac Care," its fall 2007 philanthropy event. Proceeds will, as always, go towards women's cardiac care in Evanston. The event will be held on the evening of November 21st in Ryan Auditorium, and will be a male talent show that serves as the culmination of a few days of competition among
fraternities and mens sports teams in events like an "Eat Your Heart Out" dinner at the APhi house, t-shirt sale contests, and a date auction. Though the talent show may be the focal point, Alpha Phi hope to grow this event into one that functions on the same scale as SAE's "Paddy Murphy" or Sigma Chi's "Derby Days."
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| Delta Gamma |
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Anchorsplash
In October 2008, Delta Gamma members put together teams of swimmers from all over campus to compete in various relay races in the SPAC pool. The typical relay events culminated with a synchronized swimming contest. Delta Gamma members spent 150 hours of service on the event and raised $250 for their philanthropy, Service for Sight.
Anchor Wonderland
In December, Delta Gamma hosted its annual Anchor Wonderland benefit. For $5, guests enjoyed unlimited cookies, apple cider, hot chocolate, chocolate covered fruit, and holiday music in the DG kitchen. There was also a performance by the Freshman 15 acapella group. All proceeds went to Delta Gamam's national philanthropy, Service for Sight.
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| Kappa Delta |
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Demon Dash
In October, Kappa Delta organized their annual five-kilometer Demon Dash race on Northwestern University’s campus to benefit one of Kappa Delta's national philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America. A total of 59 community members and 51 Kappa Deltas participated in the race. On race day, they also held a raffle with over forty prizes sponsored by local businesses. Free breakfast and masseuses were provided. This year Kappa Delta implemented a new five kilometer race course which took the runners around campus, provided free massages from The Rub, played music via a DJ and implemented a four person relay race as well. The event raised $1672 for Prevent Child Abuse America.
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| Kappa Kappa Gamma |
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Kappasta!
For one night only, Kappa Kappa Gamma opened its kitchen to Northwestern students and offered all-you-can-eat pasta. The event took place from 11:30pm-2:30am and was coordinated so that guests could stay as long as they watned while enjoying delicious food, great music and socializing with friends. Kappa women served the guests unlimited plates of pasta with meatballs and garlic bread prepared by the highly acclaimed chef, Derrek. Tickets were sold prior to the event for $5 and were also available at the door for $7. "Overall we had a fantastic turnout, and the feedback was positive from all guests and members. We look forward to hosting Kappasta! in years to come."
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| Zeta Tau Alpha |
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Carve to Cure
In October 2008, Zeta Tau Alpha hosted a pumpkin carving contest where 50 teams carved pumpkins and competed for prizes in three categories: Most Authentic Jack-o-Lantern, Most Greektastic/Philanthropic, and Best Overall Design. A team of two cost $10 to enter. ZTA raised $750 for the ZTA Foundation for breast cancer awareness and education. Starbucks Energy and Coffee was provided to all attendees.
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