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| + | '''[http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/local/article/phi_sigma_pi_holds_easter_event_at_ecu/127055/ Phi Sigma Pi holds Easter event at ECU (WMich.edu - 4 April 2010)]''' <br> | ||
| + | Members of the '''Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity (Τ)''' hosted its 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ECU faculty, staff and their families. More than 200 children came out to ECU’s mall to try to find the 2,000 eggs, say high to the Easter bunny and get their faces painted. Kids could also participate in a variety of games. | ||
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| + | '''[http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2010/04/009.shtml Rent-A-Puppy supports area pet shelters (WMich.edu - 2 April 2010)]''' <br> | ||
| + | WMU students and community members can rent a cute puppy or dog for half an hour with a $5 donation and a state photo ID. The proceeds will benefit the SPCA of Southwest Michigan and WMU's '''Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (ΒΣ),''' which organizes the event. About 20 dogs of all shapes and sizes will be available to rent. | ||
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'''[http://www.wcuquad.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=f18c7e40-046f-49c9-b215-fc68716fee05 Phi Sigma Pi raises awareness for safe driving (SunGazette.com - 22 March 2010)]''' <br> | '''[http://www.wcuquad.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&ustory_id=f18c7e40-046f-49c9-b215-fc68716fee05 Phi Sigma Pi raises awareness for safe driving (SunGazette.com - 22 March 2010)]''' <br> | ||
Phi Sigma Pi President, '''Amber Staska (ΑΕ)''', was a good friend of Casey's, and wanted to honor her life. In order to honor Casey, Phi Sigma Pi ran with an idea presented by Staska and set out to raise awareness about distracted driving and pedestrian safety, as well as to raise money in honor of Casey. Although Casey was not a West Chester University student, several of her friends and her brother's friends attend the University, making the event something that hits close to home for several students. | Phi Sigma Pi President, '''Amber Staska (ΑΕ)''', was a good friend of Casey's, and wanted to honor her life. In order to honor Casey, Phi Sigma Pi ran with an idea presented by Staska and set out to raise awareness about distracted driving and pedestrian safety, as well as to raise money in honor of Casey. Although Casey was not a West Chester University student, several of her friends and her brother's friends attend the University, making the event something that hits close to home for several students. | ||
Revision as of 08:50, 8 April 2010
Phi Sigma Pi holds Easter event at ECU (WMich.edu - 4 April 2010)
Members of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity (Τ) hosted its 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for ECU faculty, staff and their families. More than 200 children came out to ECU’s mall to try to find the 2,000 eggs, say high to the Easter bunny and get their faces painted. Kids could also participate in a variety of games.
Rent-A-Puppy supports area pet shelters (WMich.edu - 2 April 2010)
WMU students and community members can rent a cute puppy or dog for half an hour with a $5 donation and a state photo ID. The proceeds will benefit the SPCA of Southwest Michigan and WMU's Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (ΒΣ), which organizes the event. About 20 dogs of all shapes and sizes will be available to rent.
Phi Sigma Pi raises awareness for safe driving (SunGazette.com - 22 March 2010)
Phi Sigma Pi President, Amber Staska (ΑΕ), was a good friend of Casey's, and wanted to honor her life. In order to honor Casey, Phi Sigma Pi ran with an idea presented by Staska and set out to raise awareness about distracted driving and pedestrian safety, as well as to raise money in honor of Casey. Although Casey was not a West Chester University student, several of her friends and her brother's friends attend the University, making the event something that hits close to home for several students.
Head shaves for cancer research (SunGazette.com - 11 March 2010)
At least 12 lads and lassies have agreed to partake in the St. Baldrick's Head Shaving at Mansfield University on Wednesday. All proceeds raised go to St. Baldrick's Foundation to help raise money for childhood cancer research, said Breann Hass, event organizer. Phi Sigma Pi, Theta Chapter, which is the National Honors fraternity on campus, is hosting.
RSOs hope Unofficial breeds good moods, good donations (DailyIllini.com - 5 March 2010)
Alyssa Wright (ΕΖ), member of Phi Sigma Pi and sophomore in LAS, said her fraternity chose to sell green leis on campus because of the large number of people who are usually out during Unofficial, specifically on Green Street. The fraternity will be collecting donations to support its Relay for Life team, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that raises money for cancer research and awareness.
Cell phone drive to benefit women's shelter (TheBrownandWhite.com - 5 March 2010)
Lehigh honors fraternity Phi Sigma Pi (ΔΧ) is teaming up with the brothers of Delta Chi to host a series of cell phone drives to benefit the Turning Point Shelter in Bethlehem. According to Phi Sigma Pi Vice President Meghan Casey, '11, the Turning Point Shelter is the fraternity's local philanthropy, so they are committed to helping the shelter achieve its goals.
Students dancing for a difference (TheTowerLight.com - 28 February 2010)
For 12 straight hours, students were on their feet to raise money for sick and injured children at the annual TigerTHON event Friday night through Saturday morning. Four members from Phi Sigma Pi (ΓΠ) said that they went to the event to help serve the community.
