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Mu Beta at Coastal Carolina participated in Food Lion's campaign, Food Lion Feeds. Brothers helped purchase and package 33 boxes of dry and canned goods, which were donated to a local food shelter.
Gamma Tau at Georgia Tech recruited the largest new member class of any fraternity on campus, with 25 new members during the fall semester.
Despite the difficulties involved with recruitment during the pandemic, Mu Iota at Idaho completed a successful fall 2020 recruitment with 17 new members. This is the largest new member class on Greek row. The new member class also had the highest GPA in the Chapter's recent history.
^ Zeta at Indiana's New Member Class received the Top Fundraising Group Award for the University's Dance Marathon, which benefits the Riley Children's Hospital. They raised over $40,000, bringing the Chapter's overall fundraising total to $66,483.
This semester, Alpha Iota at Iowa State added several precautions to the chapter house due to COVID-19. They are performing weekly fumigation, they installed a new HVAC air filter and brothers are wearing masks in all communal areas of the house. The Chapter also moved their annual philanthropy to an online event.
Upsilon Kappa at Kentucky completed their fall recruitment program with 47 new members. This was the largest new member class of any fraternity on campus.
Psi Mu at Missouri State once again partnered with the Alpha Chi Sorority for their Make-A-Wish philanthropy event. Typically, the event is held on campus, but this year, they hosted the fundraiser online. Through hard work and planning, the chapters raised over $5,600 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Nu Eta at Northeastern participated in a virtual paint night with the Kappa Delta Sorority. Everyone painted on their own canvas and enjoyed each other's company while sharing their masterpieces on Zoom.
Seven brothers from the Nu Alpha Chapter at Northern Arizona volunteered to clean local Flagstaff, Arizona hiking trails. While volunteering, brothers followed CDC guidelines by wearing masks and meeting in a small group.
^ Omicron Deuteron at Ohio State welcomed 19 men to their fall new member class.
The new members are pictured participating in virtual new member education.
On September 12-13, Theta Deuteron at Ohio Wesleyan live-streamed video games for 24 hours to raise money for the USO. During the 24-hour period, 184 friends, family members, undergraduates and graduate brothers watched the live-stream, and the Chapter raised over $400 for the USO.
Due to the pandemic, Lambda Iota at Purdue faced challenges with recruitment just like other chapters during the fall 2020 semester. Although unable to recruit through their typical recruitment events, the Chapter recruited a full new member class through calls and one-on-one meetings. The Chapter is looking forward to continuing these practices, which were put in place to ensure a safe semester for brothers.
Rho Chi at Richmond created a COVID-19 Support fundraiser to help the greater Richmond, Virginia community during the pandemic. The Chapter set a goal to raise $1,250 for CARITAS Charity, which provides support to the most vulnerable community members in Richmond. The Chapter exceeded their goal by raising over $1,260 for CARITAS.
The Alpha Phi Chapter at San Diego partnered with the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority to host the Virtual Walk a Mile 2020 philanthropy on October 1-14. The event raised awareness for domestic violence while also raising money for Becky's House Domestic Violence Program. Individuals were able to participate in the virtual walk by making a $5 donation. And the individual who walked (or ran) the most miles on October 1-14 won a FitBit.
Kappa Tau at Tennessee partnered with the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority to compete in the University's Annual Homecoming, which was rebranded as spirit week this year. The chapters won first place in the competition, which was a first for in Kappa Tau's history.
^ Sigma Alpha at Texas San Antonio volunteered with Habitat for Humanity by landscaping for a local family.
In September, brothers from the Psi Chapter at Wabash volunteered to paint a plane hanger. They also delivered care baskets to local firefighters and EMTs.
Rho Tau won William & Mary's Award for Outstanding Fraternity, the highest recognition at the College.
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