Greek Life
Greek Week |
Greek Week is a Greek community annual tradition held during the spring semester. It is a week of events that celebrate Greek life and focus on service to the community while adding fun and excitment to the Greek experience. The Greek chapters participate in brotherhood/sisterhood activities, social events and multiple community service events.
Greek Week 2014:
Tuesday, March 26:Blood Drive - Union Atrium from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27:
Blood Drive - Union Atrium from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 30:
Opening Ceremonies - Mulit from 6-7 p.m.
Opening ceremonies officially kick-off Greek Week. Watch and cheer as the Greek chapters showcase their chariots and their chapter's Greek God and Goddess. Entry into the event will be two items to be donated to Recovery Lighthouse. Donations need to be items for women including deodorant, shampoo, lotion, tampons, body wash, etc.
All Greek Social - Mulit from 7:30-10 p.m.
Entry into the event will be two items to be donated to Campus Cupboard. Donations needed include toilet paper, paper towels, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruit, and personal hygiene items.
Monday, March 31:
LEAD Speaker – Union 240 at 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1:
Bill Battle - Union Atrium from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
All chapters collect donations and proceeds to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Blaine Whitworth Foundation, Make-A-Wish.
Laser Tag – East Ellie Field from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2:
Step Show - Hendricks Hall, 7 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy Greek chapters competing on their creativity, complexity, and synchronization. Entry fee is 2 school supply items (valued at $1 each). Proceeds go to the Teacher's Warehouse.
Thursday, April 3:
Capture the Flag - East Field by Ellis from 7-10 p.m.
Canstruction - East Field by Ellis from 7-8 p.m.
All chapters collect donations and proceeds to benefit Warrensburg Food Pantry.
Friday, April 4:
Sweat Work - Main Street from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
All chapters will work in the community to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Mystery Event - East Field by Ellis from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Entry into the event will be two items to be donated to Manna Harvest. Donations needed include sugar, coffee, ziplock bags, hairnets, non-powder gloves, dishwasher soap packets, hand soap.
Saturday, April 5:
Go Big or Go Home Run.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Race begins after welcome speech at 8:15 a.m. Supporting the foundation set up in memory of Blaine Whitworth, this run will start in downtown Warrensburg.
Kiddie Carnival - Ridgeview Elementary Gym from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Greek community presents this fun kids' carnival featuring face painting, duck pond, bean bag toss, lollipop tree and more! Tickets are 25 cents each. A raffle will also take place. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Warrensburg.
Variety Show - Union Ballroom, 7 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy each Greek chapter, as they put on a skit while singing and dancing. Entry into the event will be two items to be donated to Manna Harvest. Donations needed include sugar, coffee, ziplock bags, hairnets, non-powder gloves, dishwasher soap packets, hand soap.
Sunday, April 6:
Games Day - Fraternity Complex from 12 - 4 p.m.
Greek students compete in a variety of games including tug-of-war, obstacle course and more. Entry into the event will be one items to be donated to Campus Cupboard. Donations needed include toilet paper, paper towels, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruit, and personal hygiene items.
Monday, April 7:
Closing Ceremonies - Union Ballroom at 6 p.m.
This final event of Greek Week is an awards ceremony. Awards given are the Greek Man and Woman of the Year, Five Star Fraternity, Five Star Sorority, Stephen H. Petersen Award, Emerging Leader, Advisor of the Year, Member Education, Outstanding Campus Involvement, Chapter Programming, Leader of the Year, Scholarship, Philanthropy, and Public Relations. There are also several scholarships given at this event.
