This week’s Greek Week will be open to the entire AU community, and not restricted to only Greek members, according to members of the Greek Programming Board.
Greek Week will include an eight-day, 11-event festival to commemorate the philanthropic efforts by those involved in Greek life at the University.
Lisa Snider, a member of the Greek Programming Board and a Phi Mu sister, said one of Greek Week’s goals is to create an inclusive environment for non-Greek students.
“The most important part about Greek Week is not just improving relations between the various fraternities and sororities, but to improve the relationship between students who are part of Greek life and students that aren’t,” Snider said.
AU students will be able to participate in eight of the 11 events. Only greek members can participate in the Greek God and Goddess Competition, the AEPhi Phollies talent show and the Greek Games. Non-Greek students will be permitted at these three events as spectators, Snider said.
Greek Week will last an entire week this year, which will be the first time in years, according to Carter Gibson, a member of the Greek Programming Board.
Greek Week kicked off Sunday night with the Opening Ceremonies. Events throughout the week will range from a comedy night, competitions, fundraisers, the Relay for Life and a movie night.
The expectations for the week are high among members of the Programming Board, as the level of scheduling being done is larger than in any previous year, according to Snider.
The theme of this year’s Greek Week is “Classic Greek.” Gibson said the board decided not to focus on a universal theme this year in order to concentrate their energies on maximizing the number of events.
“Summer Olympics,” Greek Week’s theme last year, included only five events since they had less money and resources, according to Snider.
This year’s budget, with fundraising included, is more than $8,500, nearly $2,000 more than last year, she said.
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