A sorority is a group of women joined by ideals and interests for fellowship. Being in a sorority means encompassing yourself with passionate, strong, and confident women who have your best interest at heart. Sororities provide a home, activities and a sense of community to young women during their college years. They can give young women a great social circle and academic, leadership, and career opportunities.
MEET THE SORORITIES
Alpha Xi Delta
Founded (nationally): April 17, 1893
Founded (locally): December 11, 1965
Motto: “The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword”
Colors: Double Blue and Gold
Philanthropy: Kindly Hearts Campaign
Gamma Alpha Omega
Founded (nationally): January 25, 1993
Founded (locally): Fall 2022
Colors: Green, Navy Blue, and White
Philanthropy: Emeralds for Education
Gamma Phi Beta
Founded (nationally): November 11, 1874
Founded (locally): May 14, 1966, Re-Chartered in 1985
Motto: “Founded On A Rock”
Colors: Blush and A-La-Mode
Philanthropy: Building Strong Girls
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Founded (nationally): April 20, 1898
Founded (locally): April 11, 1987
Motto: “Faithful Unto Death”
Colors: Royal Purple and White
Philanthropy: March of Dimes
Zeta Tau Alpha
Founded (nationally): October 15, 1898
Founded (locally): November 22, 1997
Motto: “Seek the Nobelist”
Colors: Turquoise and Steel Gray
Philanthropy: Think Pink
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
The Panhellenic Council (PHC) is the governing body for the five Greek social sororities on campus. PHC serves to assist all the sororities in developing stronger inter-sorority relations, sisterhood relations and providing service and educational opportunities to their members.
Panhellenic Council meets on Wednesday at 7:15 PM during the regular semester.
Jadyn Punzel
President
Cami Patten
Vice President of Civic Engagement
Megan Anger
Vice President of Operations
Faith Tillmann
Vice President of Marketing
Amy Dembroski
Vice President of Recruitment & Retention
Brooklyn Wolf
Vice President of Social Responsibility
Kaelyn Ferrel
Vice President of New Member Enrichment
Kaylee Wald
Vice President of Greek Unity
PRIMARY RECRUITMENT (FALL)
Primary recruitment is a mutual selection process that seeks to pair potential new members with sororities that best reflect their values and morals. Deciding whether or not to join a sorority can be overwhelming and exciting all at the same time or maybe it is just not something you had ever thought of before. Honestly, that is totally normal and most of our current members fit into that category! Our goal throughout the recruitment process is to show you what Sorority Life at UW Oshkosh is all about and to see if it is something that is a good fit for you!
INFORMAL RECRUITMENT (SPRING)
Unlike Primary Recruitment, continuous open bidding (COB) traditionally takes place during the spring, however, can occur at any time when a chapter falls below the maximum total. It is not a guarantee that all chapters will be actively recruiting during the spring semester. During informal recruitment, instead of having large events on campus, potential new members are usually asked to join various sisterhood activities and campus events with several members of a chapter. Where this is an alternative recruitment option, the chapter rosters may be full at this time and therefore it is not guaranteed you will be able to be recruited by your preferred chapter at this time.
LETTER FROM OUR PANHELLENIC VP OF RECRUITMENT
Hey, Titans!
I’m so glad you’ve decided to come to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh—welcome to your new home! I’m even more thrilled that you’re thinking about going through recruitment and joining the FSL community. This is the beginning of such an exciting journey, and if you’re feeling a little bit of everything—excited, nervous, hopeful—you’re not alone.
No matter if you’ve always pictured yourself in a sorority or decided to sign up last minute, just trust the process. You’ll end up exactly where you’re meant to be. I know that sounds cliché, but it’s so true. When I went through recruitment two years ago, I had no idea I’d one day be on the other side, helping plan recruitment for the entire Panhellenic community. It’s all thanks to the leadership opportunities I found in my chapter, the people who encouraged me, and the experiences that helped me grow into who I am today. I truly want that kind of experience for each of you. If you ever have questions about recruitment, or if you just need someone to remind you that taking this leap is brave and so worth it, please reach out to us on the Sorority Life Instagram (@uwo_sororitylife) we’re always here and happy to chat. The friendships you’ll build, the skills you’ll gain, and the memories you’ll make will impact your life in ways you can’t even imagine yet. I can’t wait for you to experience it all!
– Amy Dembroski Vice President of Panhellenic Recruitment
