HOMECOMING IS ALMOST HERE
Homecoming brings together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Sun Devil spirit. The festivities showcase Sun Devil spirit through athletic events, activities and entertainment. Homecoming this year will be held from November 17-23.
As you prepare your journey back to campus we wanted to share a few highlights of our community from the last few months to help spark conversations with the current students. We are looking forward to seeing you and your fellow Greeks showcase your ASU Spirit, Pride, and Tradition.
For more information on Homecoming events across all campus locations, visit the ASU Homecoming page. |
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Football Game Day
Nov. 23
Mountain America Stadium
Kickoff 1:30pm
“Wear Gold”
Cheer on the 7-2 Sun Devils “as we march on to victory” against the BYU Cougars in this year’s Homecoming match up. Be sure to stop by the Homecoming Parade and Block Party beginning at 9:30am.
Click below to purchase game day tickets |
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Back Down Memory Lane
Hopefully, this newsletter has you reminiscing on your time at ASU and all the friends, fun, and memories.
We would like to show off some of your favorite memories on our Instagram account. Use the form link below to send us your favorite photos from your time at ASU. We will highlight the best ones on our page leading up to Homecoming. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at asu_greeklife to see the selected submissions. |
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Homecoming Happenings
Below are just a few of the engagement opportunities for current students outside of attending the football game during Homecoming week. |
Homecoming Comedy Show
Nov. 18
Senita Ballroom
“Maroon Monday”
Marcello Hernandez, a current cast member on Saturday Night Live known for his role as “Domingo” in the recently viral SNL skit with Ariana Grande, will be the guest for our annual Homecoming Comedy Show
Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show will begin at 7:00 PM. |
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TC Chillemi Wellness Event
Nov. 20
Senita Ballroom
“Wear Letters Wednesday”
Sharing compelling, empowering stories that inspire Sun Devils to take care of yourself, each other and your community, this event aims to energize students to positively contribute to the health, safety and well-being of all members of our community. Sponsored by the TC Chillemi Foundation, the program is focused on raising awareness about the effects substance misuse has on the individual, the family, and everyone’s future.
TC Chillemi was a proud member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at ASU; his father Bob returns to campus annually to share TC’s story with current students. |
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Lantern Walk
Nov. 22
“A” Mountain
“Gold Friday”
Lantern Walk remains one of ASU’s oldest and most treasured traditions. First celebrated in 1917, each year students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends climb to the top of “A” Mountain carrying lanterns to light up Tempe, following in the footsteps of their Sun Devil ancestors.
Lantern Walk will take place on November 22, and begins at the base of “A” Mountain with a DJ at 5:30 p.m. The hike up “A” Mountain will begin around 6 p.m.
Homecoming Royalty will be crowned at the top of “A” Mountain along with brief remarks from student leaders and Sparky’s lighting up the “A”.
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Connect with the Current Chapter
If you would like to connect with current chapter members during homecoming, the email address for all of our chapter presidents is on our website. Feel free to reach out and connect with your organization. |
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The New Kids On The Block
Fraternity and Sorority Life has been growing over the past few months and you may see some new organizations on campus this Homecoming.
In the spring 2024 semester, Alpha Tau Omega began recruitment efforts and in October the Zeta Alpha chapter was re-chartered at ASU.
In the fall 2023 semester alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Inc. created an interest group under the moniker “Serenity”. The 67th chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi was charted in November.
This fall semester Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. began its recruitment efforts at ASU and the Montezuma chapter of MSU will be welcoming new members to our community in the coming days.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our new and returning Greek Life members.
Top: aKDPhi chartering class (left), MSU shield (right). Bottom: ATO chartering class |
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Fall Recruitment Recap
Chapters across the fraternity and sorority community kick off the start to each semester with a push to find the next generation of members to carry on the legacy and values of their organizations. This fall semester, our community was able to extend bids and welcome over 2,000 new members across our five governing councils.
- The fall Cultural Greek Open House had over 500 in attendance
- IFC extended over 650 bids during fall recruitment
- Panhellenic extended over 1,100 bids through formal recruitment
- 3 expansion groups participated in recruitment activities
- Over 1,200 new members have completed hazing prevention, sexual violence prevention, and alcohol safety education so far this semester.
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Best of the Class
Our chapters work hard all year to live by their values, support the growth and development of their membership, and give back to the local and global community. FSL Honors is a our annual awards and recognition program to spotlight the chapters, members, and programs that best embody our community values of Leadership, Scholarship, Community Service, and Philanthropy. Below are a few of the winners from the 2023 award year, which were presented at the end of the spring 2024 semester. Join us in congratulating our chapters and members on their successes.
- Presidents Cup: Chi Omega
- IFC Chapter of the Year: Sigma Nu
- MGC Chapter of the Year: Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc
- NALFO Chapter of the Year: Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc.
- NPHC Chapter of the Year: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Chapter President of the Year: Sammie Palatino, Chi Omega
- Chapter Officer of the Year: Niah Washington, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Fraternity Member of the Year: Zach Leso, Sigma Nu
- Sorority Member of the Year: Paige Sotelo, Chi Omega
- Outstanding Community Service Award: Sin Fronteras, Tau Psi Omega Fraternity, Inc.
- Outstanding Philanthropy Award: Shamrock Week, Kappa Delta
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Alumni Spotlight:
Barry M. Aarons
In July, at the Zeta Beta Tau International Convention, ASU alumnus Barry Aarons (’71) was elected as the new International President for the fraternity. Barry had previously served on the ZBT Foundation board. Barry has been a very active alumni of the Gamma Tau chapter, often giving back through his time and treasure.
Additionally, Ben Booganim (’26) was appointed to serve as an Undergraduate Supreme Councilor on the fraternity’s governing board of directors.
Congratulations Barry and thank you for your lifelong commitment to the fraternity community. |
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