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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL

Every woman who joins a sorority becomes a member of the Panhellenic Association. It is Panhellenic that unites every chapter woman regardless of individual chapter affiliation. Panhellenic originated to:

Unite chapter women.
Strengthen their values, and
Establish common goals.

During recruitment, Panhellenic takes an active role in coordinating all aspects of the recruitment process-including the organizing, programming, and scheduling of recruitment events.
For a copy of the Valparaiso University Panhellenic Council Constitution and Bylaws see the Documents section of this website.

The Panhellenic Creed

We, as Undergraduate Members of women's fraternities, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.

We, as Fraternity Women, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.

Spring-Fall 2009 Panhellenic Council Executive Officers

President
Karen Wassel
Karen.Wassel@valpo.edu

VP-Recruitment
Jennifer Halbert
Jennifer.Halbert@valpo.edu

Secretary/Treasurer
Andrea Munger
Andrea.Munger@valpo.edu

Director of Public Relations/RG
Anna DeLuna
Anna.DeLuna@valpo.edu

Quotes from Valpo's Greek Life Community

My experience in Greek life has provided me with the opportunity to develop everlasting relationships and a chance to define myself over and over again.
-Megan Bawden, Gamma Phi Beta

Greek life has given me the opportunity not only learn leadership and service, but to build amazing friendships.
-Jill Lyons, Gamma Phi Beta

My sisters are the people in my life that keep me smiling and pushing to work harder and do better, not only for myself but for others.
-Lindsay McGuire, Gamma Phi Beta

The wide variety of leadership opportunities and philanthropy events that I have been able to be involved with on campus are countless because of my involvement with my sorority. Being involved in Greek life opens endless doors for personal growth and development.
-Carissa Redeker, Gamma Phi Beta

Joining a sorority has enhanced my college experience by giving me a family at Valpo and the encouragement to confidently take the next step in my life. The support and advice I have received from sisters has been invaluable in teaching me the importance of building strong relationships and trying new things all in the process of discovering more about myself and learning ways I can positively impact others.
-Anonymous, Gamma Phi Beta

I joined a sorority looking for all of the benefits; the promises of friendship and fun. What I’ve found, however, has proved to be even more valuable. Greek life has challenged me to succeed in school work, to be more involved in the community, and to be a better leader. I know that life will continue to challenge me, and as it does I will have friendship and love of my sisters to support me along the way.
-Rachel Christiansen, Gamma Phi Beta

The Greek community is just that: a community composed of different people with a similar goal, which is to advance the feelings of brotherhood and sisterhood and to make a positive impact in the world.
-Aaron Walter, Sigma Pi

It’s an enriching and fulfilling experience that enables you to expand your horizons and better yourself.
-Adam Shorts, Sigma Pi

My Greek experience has helped me form a more proactive mind with regards to helping others. Giving time and energy in service to others with my brothers has been an experience that will influence me to be philanthropic for the rest of my life.
-Brian Engebrecht, Sigma Pi

Being Greek means bringing a TV outside in the fall to watch football with my brothers; it means playing volleyball with some of my best friends in the summer; sometimes, it even means the quarreling with my twenty roommates. Above all, it is the most meaningful experience of my life, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
-Tom Bricker, Sigma Pi

Being a member of Sigma Pi has given me an opportunity to experience living in an environment in which everyone helps everyone else out.
-Carl Boschert, Sigma Pi

I never realized my potential to get involved with the campus and the community until I joined a Greek organization.
-Mike Jenkins, Sigma Pi