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Mission Statement

We the InterFraternity Council at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are individuals coming together for a common purpose.  To promote knowledge, foster leadership, facilitate social interaction, and teach true gentlemanly conduct, knowing more can be accomplished collectively than individually.



WHO ARE WE?




The InterFraternity Council (IFC) is the representative body for campus fraternities.  Whereas each fraternity has its own individual goals, the IFC provides a general direction for the growth and betterment of all fraternities. 

WHAT DO WE DO?

The IFC meets to conduct business and to discuss any pressing issues in the Greek community.  We work to promote fraternities at the University of Wisconsin/Oshkosh.  IFC is also the main channel of communication between the University and the Greek community.

ANNUAL GOALS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY IFC

Organize a philanthropy event for each academic semester.  Preferably, one of the events should be focused on a campus related cause while the other should focus on an off-campus or national cause.

Review of IFC by-laws and relationship statement at least once a year.

Have an active involvement in Greek Week, Greek Forum and other related activities.

Updating of IFC website at least once a month with current information.

Make use of Greek office at the Involvement Center.

Continue maintaining a good relationship between fraternities and the University.

Organize the presentation of a campus or Greek related speaker every semester.

IFC will organize a formal recruitment period every fall semester.



Contact Information




President
Ryan Bares,
Beta Theta Pi
(262) 483-6566, baresr95@uwosh.edu

Vice President of Recruitment
Chris Susa,
Beta Theta Pi
(920) 216-9747, susac36

Vice President of Membership Development
Kevin Boehle,
Theta Chi
(920) 203-5138
boehlk13@uwosh.edu

Treasurer/Secretary
Mike Sommers
Kappa Sigma
(920) 639-1794
sommem00@uwosh.edu

Vice President of Philanthropy
Eric Jacob
Beta Theta Pi
(920) 210-2442
jacobe39@uwosh.edu

Advisor

Tom Breunig
Reeve 104
424-1270
breunigt@uwosh.edu



Documents


Minutes
Sept 26, 2007
Oct 10, 2007
Oct 17, 2007
Oct 24, 2007


IFC bylaws (Feb 2007)
Relationship Statement




Events


Greekology
Unity Through Discussion of Greek Issues
Upcoming Events
Emerging Greek Leaders Institute

Date: Saturday, November 3rd , 2007
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Reeve Union Ballroom (227)
So I'm Greek: Now What?

Date: Tuesday, November 6th , 2007
Time: 7:07 PM
Location: Wisconsin Room (Reeve 306)
Greek Experiences in Review: Preparing for the "Real World"

Date: Tuesday, November 27th , 2007
Time: 7:07 PM
Location: Wisconsin Room (Reeve 306)
Greek Leadership conference

Date: Saturday, January 19th , 2008
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Reeve 202
Dancing 4 Change

Date: Saturday, February 16th , 2008
Time: 8 p.m. - 4 a.m.
Location: Reeve Union Ballroom (227)
Price: Donations collected for the United Way Campaign.
Emerging Greek Leaders Institute

Date: Saturday, March 8th , 2008
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: Reeve Union Ballroom (227)


New Greek Advisor

May 11, 2007

I just wanted to let everyone know that I accepted the position of Program Advisor for Greek Life & Volunteerism today. Thanks for everyone's support throughout the process and this year. I'm excited to work with everyone next year and achieve our vision.

I will stay in my current location until mid July and then I will be moving to the SLIC. I will be keeping the same email and phone number. My official start date is June 1 and I will be out of town from the May 23 to 31.

Thanks,
--Tom


Thomas F. Breunig
Greek Life Advisor
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Reeve Union #104
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920.424.1270



EVALUATING OURSELVES: THE DEFINITION TEST
A Self-Assessment Tool

Hazing can be the physical or mental mistreatment of anyone, including a new member or an initiate exemplified by these actions:

• Transporting an individual against his will.
• Branding anyone or threatening a person with branding.
• Preventing Sleep or class attendance.
• Forcing anyone to drink or eat against their will.
• Requiring acts of servitude.
• Staging any form of “line up.”
• Paddling or Striking in any manner.
• Causing anyone to break the law.
• Making anyone engage in public stunts of buffoonery.
• Dressing anyone against their will in uncomfortable or embarrassing dress.
• Ordering forced physical stunts or calisthenics.
• Blindfolding for any purpose other than associated with the Fraternity’s ritual.
• Conducting a “hell or I” week.
• Confining someone against their will.
• Any other actions that are not consistent with the University's Code of Conduct and the Policy on Responsibility and Accountability.

DOES YOUR CHAPTER PASS THE DEFINITION TEST?

The Facts about Hazing

Fact #1: Hazing hinders scholastic achievement, lessens self-esteem and causes emotional
strain.
Fact #2: Hazing increases the likelihood of bodily injury or death.
Fact #3: Hazing can put you in jail. It’s against the law in most states.
Fact #4: Hazing threatens your badge, your diploma and your chapter’s charter.
Fact #5: Hazing increases the chance you (personally) and your chapter could be sued for
negligence.
Fact #6: Hazing could eliminate insurance coverage. No liability insurance policy will
cover an intentional act.

Courtesy Delta Sigma Phi Nationals


Strengthening the Bonds:
A Positive Fraternity Pledge Program for the 21st Century
By Gordon Clay
Interesting article on hazing
(click here to read the article)

More Articles

(click here to see other resources about hazing)



Ban of Brothers

By BENOIT DENIZET-LEWIS
(New York Times)
Interesting Article on the Evolution of Greeks at Northwestern University.
(click here to downloand the article in PDF format)



Fraternities at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh exist by the consent and support of the University Administration and the Oshkosh Student Association. Recognizing that close interfraternity, University and community relationships are essential in promoting and perpetuating the ideals of fraternity life, we hereby establish for that purpose the Interfraternity Council at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901


Last Update: October 31, 2007