Chapter Trends

PROGRAM IDEAS

Campus Service
University	Activity	Category	Omega Trend Issue
Ball State University	Sponsor Bulb Day to beautify campus	Campus Service	Sep-91
California State University Fullerton	Drinking & Driving Awareness Program	Campus Service	Nov-86
Central Missouri State University	National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week	Campus Service	Feb-87
Clemson University	Sponsored Holiday Spectacular with carols and lighting of campus Holiday Tree	Campus Service	Apr-92
Indiana State University	Participate in Homecoming Parade	Campus Service	Nov-88
Indiana State University	Faculty/Staff Dessert Reception	Campus Service	Sep-91
Iowa State University	Co-Sponsor Faculty Reception with IFC/PH	Campus Service	Feb-90
Iowa State University	Faculty/Staff Award	Campus Service	Feb-90
Longwood College	Faculty Teas	Campus Service	Feb-90
Michigan State University	Speakers Forum	Campus Service	Feb-87
Southeastern Louisiana State University	Leadership Institute for campus	Campus Service	Sep-91
Texas Christian University	Faculty Reception	Campus Service	Sep-91
Tulane University	Faculty/Student Reception	Campus Service	Oct-94
University of California Santa Barbara	Martin Luther King Leadership Conference	Campus Service	Feb-90
University of Florida	Campus Scholarship Program	Campus Service	Nov-86
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Faculty Wine and Cheese Reception	Campus Service	Jan-88
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Order of Omega Campus Clean-up	Campus Service	Jan-88
University of Massachusetts	Alcohol Awareness Week Costume Ball	Campus Service	Feb-87
University of Memphis	Campus Appreciation Picnic	Campus Service	Oct-94
University of Michigan	Faculty/Order of Omega Tea	Campus Service	Feb-89
University of Southern Mississippi	Sponsored Student Government Presidential Debate	Campus Service	Apr-92
University of Southwestern Louisiana	Hosts International Coffee Hour at International Student Office	Campus Service	Apr-92
University of Utah	AIDS Seminar for students & faculty	Campus Service	Feb-89
University of Utah	Sponsor Seminar Series	Campus Service	Feb-89
University of Wisconsin	$500 Scholarship to UW student	Campus Service	Apr-89
Washington State University	New Student Preview	Campus Service	Oct-92
Indiana University	Branch-Out Greeks tree planting project	Campus Service/Fundraising	Sep-91
University of Alabama-Birmingham	Greek and Faculty Awards Reception	Campus Service/Recognition	Feb-87

Community Service
University	Activity	Category	Omega Trend Issue
Auburn University	Volunteers for Anti-Drug Program for children	Community Service	May-87
Auburn University	Halloween Party and Haunted House for children of Project Uplift	Community Service	Sep-91
Auburn University	Valentineís Party for Retirement Home	Community Service	Sep-91
Central Missouri State University	Christmas Party for needy children	Community Service	Feb-87
Eastern Illinois University	Adopted American Kidney Fund as chapter philanthropy	Community Service	Oct-93
Indiana University	Project with Headstart Program	Community Service	Apr-93
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Food Drive	Community Service	Sep-90
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Out of Sight Fright Night Volleyball Tournament for Association for the Blind	Community Service	Oct-94
Kansas State University	Various service projects to benefit the Thanksgivings Food Program	Community Service	Feb-89
Kansas State University	Operation Turkey for families at Thanksgiving & Christmas	Community Service	Apr-89
Memphis State University	Donation to United Cerebral Palsy	Community Service	Nov-88
Memphis State University	Book scholarship for former member who is paralyzed	Community Service	Nov-88
Miami University (Ohio)	Co-sponsored fingerprinting day for elementary students with local police	Community Service	Sep-90
Miami University (Ohio)	Sponsored dessert bake-off for senior citizens	Community Service	Sep-90
Miami University (Ohio)	Project with the Salvation Army	Community Service	Oct-94
Miami University (Ohio)	Adopt-A-Grandparent project	Community Service	Oct-94
Michigan State University	Service Project with Elderly	Community Service	Feb-87
Ohio Wesleyan University	Volunteer at Humane Society	Community Service	Sep-90
Old Dominion University	Clothes Drive for needy	Community Service	Sep-91
Pittsburg State University	Blood Drive	Community Service	Oct-87
San Jose State University	Volunteered at San Jose Trauma Halloween Carnival	Community Service	Oct-94
San Jose State University	Made Easter baskets for San Jose Medical Center pediatrics	Community Service	Oct-94
Santa Clara University	Fundraiser for Public Broadcasting	Community Service	Sep-91
Texas A&M University	Contributed $5000 to United Way	Community Service	Apr-93
University of California at Berkeley	Service projects with the Berkeley Public Schools	Community Service	Oct-93
University of California Santa Barbara	Tutorial program at local youth home	Community Service	Feb-90
University of Cincinnati	Christmas Caroling with other honoraries at nursing home	Community Service	Nov-86
University of Cincinnati	New Yearís Party for hospitalized children	Community Service	Nov-86
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Halloween Celebration	Community Service	Nov-86
University of Massachusetts	Christmas Caroling for elderly	Community Service	Feb-87
University of Massachusetts	Attempted to build the worldís largest sundae	Community Service	Feb-87
University of Michigan	Shovel in Ann Arbor for charity	Community Service	Feb-89
University of Michigan	Bowl-A-Thon	Community Service	Feb-89
University of Missouri	Sponsor Students Against Multiple Sclerosis Rock-Alike Contest	Community Service	Feb-89
University of Oklahoma	Can Food Drive	Community Service	Nov-86
University of Tennessee	Sponsored Campus Chest for Homeless Mission	Community Service	Sep-90
University of Wisconsin	Mardi Gras Ball for Alzheimerís Center	Community Service	Apr-88
Washington State University	Easter Egg Hunt for local children	Community Service	Oct-92
Memphis State University	Sold poinsettias to benefit Hemophilia Foundation	Community Service/Fundraising	Sep-90

Fundraising
University	Activity	Category	Omega Trend Issue
Ohio University	Movie night at local theater	Fundraising	Apr-88
University of California Santa Barbara	Movie Fundraiser	Fundraising	Feb-90
University of Massachusetts	Christmas ornament sell	Fundraising	Feb-87
University of North Dakota	Popcorn Sell	Fundraising	Sep-91
Western Illinois University	Omega Rock Battle of the Airbands	Fundraising	Sep-90

Greek Community
University	Activity	Category	Omega Trend Issue
Ashland University	Publishes campus Greek publication with emphasis on philanthropies	Greek Community	Apr-93
Auburn University	Greek Newsletter Its All Greek	Greek Community	May-87
Auburn University	Present Outstanding Alumni Award	Greek Community	Nov-88
California State University Fullerton	Pledge Educational Sessions	Greek Community	Nov-86
Central Missouri State University	Greek Leadership Conference (Co-sponsor with IFC/PH)	Greek Community	Feb-87
Eastern Illinois University	Reception for new and old IFC/PH officers	Greek Community	Jan-88
Eastern Illinois University	Sponsor two members to MIFCA/MAPCA	Greek Community	Jan-88
Fredonia State University	Greek Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Oct-92
Henderson State University	Greek Week	Greek Community	Oct-94
Illinois State University	Sponsor Greek Unity Week	Greek Community	Feb-90
Illinois State University	Greek Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Apr-92
Indiana University	Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Apr-93
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Forum with University President	Greek Community	Sep-90
Lamar University-Beaumont	Study Smart Seminar for Pledges	Greek Community	Nov-86
Longwood College	Sponsor New Member Academy	Greek Community	Sep-91
Memphis State University	Contributed to MSU Greek Scholarship Fund	Greek Community	Jan-88
Miami University (Ohio)	Holiday Lights contest	Greek Community	Oct-94
North Dakota State University	Pledge Gathering	Greek Community	Sep-90
North Dakota State University	Leadership Symposium	Greek Community	Sep-90
Ohio State University	Greek Leaders Reception	Greek Community	Sep-91
Ohio University	Greek Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Apr-88
Ohio University	Award two scholarships annually	Greek Community	Apr-88
Ohio Wesleyan University	Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Sep-90
Ohio Wesleyan University	Started library of videos on various Greek-related subjects	Greek Community	Sep-90
Pennsylvania State University	Developed Leadership Apprentice Program for new members	Greek Community	Sep-90
Pennsylvania State University	Developed Resource Program	Greek Community	Sep-90
Pennsylvania State University	$300 Greek of the Year Scholarship	Greek Community	Sep-90
Pittsburg State University	Fellowship Program for two Greek members to attend MIFCA/MAPCA	Greek Community	Jan-88
Robert Morris College	Video presentation of The De-mythologization of Animal House	Greek Community	Feb-91
San Diego State University	Sponsor Outstanding Greeks program	Greek Community	Feb-89
Santa Clara University	Sponsor Pledge Education Day	Greek Community	Sep-91
Slippery Rock University	Greek Leadership Seminars for Emerging Leaders	Greek Community	Nov-86
Slippery Rock University	Greek Symposium	Greek Community	Nov-86
Southeastern Louisiana State University	Pledge Seminar on Scholarship	Greek Community	Sep-91
Southeastern Louisiana University	Greek Scholarship Seminar	Greek Community	Apr-93
Southwest Missouri State University	Greek Awareness Week	Greek Community	Feb-90
Texas Christian University	Sponsor Greek Week	Greek Community	Sep-91
University of Akron	Co-Sponsor Greek Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Feb-90
University of Alabama	Pledge Orientation Program	Greek Community	Nov-86
University of Arkansas	Produced Greek Week Video	Greek Community	May-87
University of Arkansas	Greek Olympics	Greek Community	Apr-93
University of California Berkeley	Sponsored Career Planning and Graduate School Forum	Greek Community	Sep-90
University of California Santa Barbara	Greek Awareness Program	Greek Community	Feb-90
University of California Santa Barbara	Scholastic Recognition Program	Greek Community	Feb-90
University of Central Arkansas	Greek Week	Greek Community	Oct-94
University of Florida	Greek Week	Greek Community	Nov-86
University of Florida	Pledge Leadership Retreat	Greek Community	Nov-86
University of Florida	Fall Leadership Retreat	Greek Community	Nov-86
University of Florida	Emerging Leadersí Retreat	Greek Community	Apr-93
University of Georgia	Greek Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Apr-89
University of Idaho	Leadership Conference	Greek Community	Apr-93
University of Kansas	Sunday Education Series for New Members	Greek Community	Oct-94
University of Massachusetts	Leadership Seminar	Greek Community	Feb-87
University of Memphis	Greek Leaders Retreat	Greek Community	Oct-94
University of Missouri	Two Undergraduate Scholarships	Greek Community	Feb-89
University of North Dakota	New Greek Seminar	Greek Community	Feb-87
University of North Dakota	Anti-Hazing Seminar	Greek Community	Feb-87
University of North Dakota	Established Greek Scholarship Endowment Fund	Greek Community	Sep-91
University of South Florida	Pledge Workshop & Barbecue	Greek Community	Nov-86
University of Southern Mississippi	Leadership Symposium	Greek Community	Apr-88
University of Tampa	Leadership Seminar	Greek Community	May-87
University of Tennessee	Emerging Leaders Workshop	Greek Community	Sep-90
University of Tulsa	Greek Education Day	Greek Community	Apr-92
University of Tulsa	Implemented All-Greek Calendar in Student Activities office	Greek Community	Apr-92
University of Utah	Quarterly Greek Newsletter	Greek Community	Feb-89
University of Utah	Greek Week Sponsor	Greek Community	Feb-91
University of Utah	Coordinate Greek Task Forces	Greek Community	Feb-91
University of Wisconsin	Give Scholarship to Greek member based on merit	Greek Community	Apr-88
Western Illinois University	Endowed scholarship for outstanding Greek student	Greek Community	Sep-90
Western Illinois University	Sponsored Educational Sessions for New Members	Greek Community	Apr-92
Western Illinois University	New Member Education Program	Greek Community	Apr-93
California State University Fullerton	Welcome Back to School Dance	Greek Community/Fundraising	Nov-86
Eastern Illinois University	Pledge Night	Greek Community/Fundraising	Jan-88
Illinois State University	All-Greek Twister	Greek Community/Fundraising	Feb-90
North Dakota State University	Block Party	Greek Community/Fundraising	Sep-90
University of Alabama	Greek Telephone Directory	Greek Community/Fundraising	Nov-86
University of Missouri	Order of Omega Holiday Light-Up	Greek Community/Fundraising	Feb-89
North Dakota State University	All-Greek Picnic and Awards Presentation	Greek Community/Recognition	Sep-90

Order of Omega
University	Activity	Category	Omega Trend Issue
Auburn University	Bi-weekly chapter meeting to discuss campus & Greek-related issues	Order of Omega	Sep-91
Illinois State University	Combined meetings with workshops on various subjects	Order of Omega	Apr-92
Longwood College	Luncheon to honor new initiates	Order of Omega	Feb-90
Michigan State University	Weekend Retreat	Order of Omega	Feb-87
University of Florida	Speakersí Bureau	Order of Omega	Apr-93
University of Michigan	Chapter Social	Order of Omega	May-87
University of Michigan	Big O Little O Program	Order of Omega	Feb-89

Recognition
University	Activity	Category	Omega Trend Issue
Ball State University	Recognize Greek of the Month	Recognition	Sep-91
Case Western Reserve University	Greek Recognition Banquet	Recognition	Jan-88
Case Western Reserve University	Sashes for members to wear at graduation	Recognition	Jan-88
Eastern Illinois University	Greek Scholarship Program	Recognition	Jan-88
Eastern Illinois University	Scholarship Award	Recognition	Jan-88
Indiana State University	Sponsor Chapter Achievement Awards	Recognition	Sep-91
Longwood College	Greek Awards Banquet	Recognition	Nov-88
Louisiana State University	Greek Awards Banquet	Recognition	Mar-92
Louisiana State University	Presents Greek Whoís Who	Recognition	Mar-92
Mankato State University	Greek Awards Banquet	Recognition	Sep-91
Memphis State University	Fall Scholarsí Reception	Recognition	Jan-88
Memphis State University	Greek Awards Banquet	Recognition	Sep-90
Miami University (Ohio)	Scholarship Banquet to honor Greek leaders and faculty	Recognition	Sep-90
Northwest Missouri State University	Greek Week Awards Ceremony	Recognition	Oct-92
Pittsburg State University	Outstanding Greek Man/Woman of the Year	Recognition	Oct-87
Southeastern Louisiana State University	Present Outstanding Chapter GPA at Universityís Awards Day	Recognition	Sep-91
Southwest Missouri State University	Greek Academic Recognition Reception	Recognition	Feb-90
Texas Christian University	Greek Awards Banquet	Recognition	Sep-91
University of Alabama in Huntsville	Greek Scholarship Reception	Recognition	Oct-93
University of Arkansas	Order of Omega Banquet	Recognition	May-87
University of California Berkeley	Scholarship Dinner	Recognition	Sep-90
University of California Berkeley	Two Scholarships to outstanding Greek Students	Recognition	Sep-90
University of California Santa Barbara	$500 Scholarships to a Fraternity & Sorority Pledge

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