Meet Delta Omega Zeta, UE's Local Sorority!

If you’re reading this, you probably know about the wonderful things that Greek life has to offer, but I’d like to tell you about yet another option available to you if you’re a woman that’s looking to go Greek. My name is Amanda, and I’m the president for Delta Omega Zeta, the University of Evansville’s one and only local sorority. You may be wondering what a local sorority is. What makes us different from other Greek organizations, and what do we have in common? I’ll answer those questions for you, and I’ll tell you what we can offer you and what you can expect should you decide to go through our recruitment and become a member.

First of all, being a “local” sorority means that we’re the only chapter of Delta Omega Zeta there is. We only exist here on U of E’s campus. That results in a few key differences:

1.       We don’t have a national organization that governs us. Our constitution and rules are our own, and we have the option of changing and amending them when necessary.

2.       Our recruitment is separate and very different from your typical sorority recruitment. Compared with national sorority recruitment, ours is less formal; we have an open house, craft night, game night, and a formal dinner.

3.       We can afford lower dues. Because we don’t pay dues to a national organization, our dues are the lowest of any of the social Greek organizations.

4.       We have our own house! The other sororities have suites which are like common areas where they have events like meetings and recruitment. We have meetings and part of our recruitment at our house, which 5 members can live in each semester.

5.       We’re a lot smaller. DOZ consists of about 15-25 members, depending on the semester and the size of our recruitment. Being so much smaller means that you really get to know each of your sisters. I can honestly say that I have a genuine and close friendship with each and every member of my organization.

However, local and national organizations are more alike than different. We participate in all the same campus events, like Greek Week. We hold philanthropies to raise money for charity, like our re-enactment of The Price is Right which benefits the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. We also participate in service projects, like a recent one at the Children’s Museum of Evansville and campus-wide projects each semester like National Make a Difference Day. We also have mixers with other Greek organizations, annual formals and semi-formals, sisterhood events, and high civic and academic standards.

Joining DOZ was the best decision I’ve ever made. Before I came to school, I was staunchly against going Greek, but I’m glad I changed my mind. I have found not only great friends, but sisters who will stand with me throughout our lives. Not only have I grown a great deal socially, but I’ve also found some of the most valuable leadership opportunities through my organization. By my second semester in the organization, I already had a position as sisterhood chair; I planned and coordinated sisterhood events which served to help us bond more as sisters. I went on to be sisterhood chair again, then vice president of membership, and now president. I have grown as a leader, as a citizen, and as a friend and sister. The opportunities for growth (and fun!) are endless. I hope you’ll give Greek life a try and see for yourself, and I hope to see you at our recruitment! Our recruitment dates are below, and you should feel free to email me if you have any questions at ab472@evansville.edu.

Recruitment Dates:

Monday, August 27th - Barbecue and Open House, DOZ House*, 5-7pm

Tuesday, August 28th - Craft Night, SOBA 271, 7-9pm

Wednesday, August 29th - Game Night, Morton/Brentano Pit, 7-9pm

Thursday, August 30th - Spaghetti Dinner/Formal Recruitment, DOZ House*, 5-7pm

*Our house is located near the corner of Weinbach and Lincoln. We’re next door to the TKE house and have a blue and yellow sign out front that’s hard to miss.

Final Recruitment Team Introductions!

The Fall semester officially starts tomorrow! We've had a great time meeting new students on campus and we hope to see you at Recruitment!

Don't forget Delta Omega Zeta is hosting recruitment events August 27-30th and there is a Greek Life info session (Real Talk) on Wednesday August 29th at 7pm!

See you there!

Name: Emily

Year: Senior

Major: Music Performance, Voice

Hometown: Corydon, KY

Hi y’all! I hadn’t really thought about going Greek until I transferred to UE in the spring of my freshman year, but after talking to my older brother who had been in a fraternity here, I decided to go through recruitment and give it a shot. It was hands-down the best decision of my entire college career.

Since I joined a sorority I’ve gained relationships and memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. It really is a home away from home, and a place that you can turn to no matter what. I’ve also had so many opportunities that I would never have had if I hadn’t gone Greek, whether it’s the chance to step up and be a leader in my own chapter or to volunteer and give back to the world in ways that I couldn’t have alone.

I can’t wait to meet y’all and share the UE Greek life experience!

Name: Taylor
Year: Junior
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Kokomo, IN


Hey ya’ll, welcome to the UE family! My name is Taylor and I am an only child. When I chose to go through recruitment my freshmen year, it was better than expected. My mom and I are best friends and having her supporting me made my decision even easier. I was able to find a home away from home and sisters to help me become a better me! I joined Greek life because throughout high school I was involved in leadership roles and wanted to be able to make a difference in my college community. Becoming a Gamma Chi is another way for me to reach out a helping hand and build up our Greek community. I am also an Orientation Leader (OL) here at the University of Evansville, so I can't wait to meet everyone!

Name: Hannah
Year: Senior
Major: Neuroscience and Psychology
Hometown: small town in Indiana in the Cincinnati, OH tri-state area

Before I came to college, I knew absolutely nothing about Greek life and I really didn't think it would be something I would be interested in. In fact, when it came to choosing between UE and the other school I was deciding between, part of the reason I choose UE was because Greek life was such a big part of the other school and a very large percent of students were Greek and I did not think it was for me. That all began to change during Welcome Week when I started to learn about the Greek community here at UE. I realized that maybe I should go through recruitment, if for nothing else than to meet people. I very quickly realized that joining a sorority here meant that I could find my home away from home. I am so glad that I joined the Greek community here. I have met a lot of people that have made my years at UE truly the best years of my life so far!

One of the aspects of Greek life I love most is the opportunity to serve as a recruitment counselor or Gamma Chi during recruitment. This is my second year as a recruitment counselor and I truly look forward to helping a wonderful new group of women find their own home away from home!


To register for Formal Recruitment please visit our website: greeklife.evansville.edu/recruitment

Recruitment is Just 3 Weeks Away!

Recruitment is just weeks away and everyone on campus is getting excited.  So here's another round of introductions to the Panhellenic Recruitment Team!  Each one is ready to help you learn about campus and Greek Life.  So please take a moment to get to know more of our team!

Name: Kelsey
Year: Senior
Major: Public Relations/Advertising
Hometown: Byron, MI

Hey everyone! Going Greek was not something that I thought I would ever do, but it was one of the best decisions that I ever made in college. Not only did it give me a family away from home - which was great because I live 9 hours away- but it gave me so many opportunities to do things that I otherwise wouldn't have. Greek life on campus is just so much fun to be a part of. The philanthropy events as well as other community service around Evansville are a fun way to give back. Being in a Sorority has made me more confident in myself as a leader and just as a person. I hope Greek Life changes your life as much as it did mine!

I can't wait to meet you all in the fall!

  

Name: Amber
Year: Senior
Major: Exercise and Sports Science/ Physical Therapy Assistant
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Hello! My name is Amber and I am Panhellenic President. I am also involved in other campus organizations such as Admissions Ambassadors, PTA club, and EXSS club. I decided to come to UE because of the small class sizes and the PTA program.

Initially, I had no interest in going Greek however, being 4 hours away from my family and friends was tough. I was looking for a new group of friends and decided to see what going Greek was all about. I met a lot of really amazing women from all affiliations but when I started to get the know the women in my sorority, I instantly knew that was where I belonged. I found a place I could truly be my self and grow into the person I am meant to be. Being Greek at UE is more than just having fun. It is about getting involved on campus, giving back to the community, and making amazing memories along the way. I have gained so much more from UE Greek Life than I ever thought I would.

My parents were nervous when I first told them I wanted to go Greek however, they supported my decision. Now that they see how amazing UE Greek Life is, they agree it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Being Greek has made my time at UE unforgettable and I am excited for you to have the same experience! I can not wait to me you all!

Name: Jenna Heinrich
Year: Junior
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Spanish) DPT
Hometown: Naperville, IL

Hi, I'm Jenna and I'm the Panhellenic Vice President of Operations.  When people ask me why I went Greek and why I stay Greek, I tell them about everything I have gained from my membership.   Going through recruitment as a freshman, I was looking for my second home, a place to put down roots in this new town and school so far from home. I most certainly found that true sisterhood and so much more in the UE Greek community. My sisters both in my chapter and others inspire me to be the very best version of myself everyday. In UE Greek life I have found a place where I can find balance between academics, philanthropy, and all other aspects of college life. Being a part of UE Greek life has not only given me some of my best friends and the ability to be well-rounded, but has also given me the tools I need to be a leader both during my time at UE and after.


Remember registration is open now, so take a moment to sign up! Simply visit our website at greeklife.evansville.edu/recruitment and click on the link for Interactive Collegiate Solutions!

Another round of Introductions!

Move in is just 2 weeks away and that means the start of the school year and recruitment, are almost here!

Want to meet more of our fabulous recruitment team?  Of course you do!

Name: Samantha
Major: Elementary education and minor: Special education
Year: Junior

Hometown: Oshkosh, WI

When I came to Evansville I didn't know anyone. My entire family was 10 hours away and all of my friends were scattered across the nation at different colleges and universities. Before college I hadn't thought about going Greek because no one in my family had gone Greek. When I finally got to school everyone kept asking me if I was going through recruitment or not. Originally I was just going to go through to meet some of the other freshman girls, but after the first night of recruitment I decided joining a sorority was something I really wanted to do. After I had decided it was something I wanted to do I had to talk to my parents about how they felt and if they would help me pay for it. I was very fortunate that my parents agreed to pay half of every years dues and with the money I had saved from my summer job I was able to pay the other half. Now that I've been part of my sorority for the past 2 years and taken some leadership positions I can honestly say that going through recruitment was one of the best decisions I've made.

 

Name: Kate B.
Major: Theatre Technology and Design
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lexington, KY

Hi! My name is Kate and I participate in greek life on UE's campus for multiple reasons!  I choose to go Greek because of the friends and networking connections I have made and the multitude of opportunities I get to experience; sorority and fraternity formals, socials, cook-outs, and road-trips! Greek life is more than just the letters you wear, but rather a tie to a higher purpose. Not only does Greek life on campus encourage philanthropy and self-improvement in the here and now, but each chapter provides an admirable creed of which each individual may adapt and focus their lives and career goals to the best they can be. I have experienced this connection in all of my summer internships and could not be more grateful and happy to be a part of a system that truly nurtures a student from teenager to young adult.

Name: Kate S.
Major: Global Business and Spanish
Year: Senior
Hometown: Rochester, IN

Hola! My name is Kate and I am in charge of sorority recruitment this year. I came to UE for the study abroad opportunities and the ability to dual major, but I got so much more when I decided to go Greek!

Coming from a small town 5 hours away I had actually heard quite a bit about Greek life and I wanted to get involved. I heard it was a great way to volunteer and meet people. What I found is Greek life at UE is like nothing you can imagine or read about, it is truly something you have to experience for yourself! We are such a small community that it is really easy to know everyone and develop strong ties with people from your organization and others. Many of my best friends are in different sororities or not Greek at all. UE also has all the aspects of big school Greek life with lots of community service, leadership and scholarship opportunities as well as chapters that win awards on a national level. My parents were nervous for me to join at first, but now that they have seen all the amazing work I have been able to do in the community they couldn't be happier to support me and my chapter.

UE Greek life is such as great experience I wouldn't change it for the world. It has given me so many opportunities from lifelong friendships to leadership positions to internships. I can't wait to meet all of you this fall and let you know what Greek life has to offer!!

P.S. You'll probably be seeing a lot of me on campus, so feel free to ask questions if you have any :)

Don't miss out! Register for Recruitment 2012 today!