The Pig Dinner Tradition
Phi Gamma Delta's Norris Pig Dinners are the most widely observed and longest continually running, chapter-based, annual graduate event in the Greek world. The first Pig Dinner was held at the University of California Berkeley in 1893. In 1902, the Pig Dinner was dedicated in memory of Frank Norris (California Berkeley 1894), whose sense of humor created the event that has become an annual ceremony throughout Phi Gamma Delta.
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The focus of Pig Dinner is on the reunion of graduate brothers and the celebration of senior brothers. Find ways to engage your own chapter graduates as well as graduates living in the surrounding area.
Here is what you should know about reaching your graduates!
Graduate brothers who embody the motto of “Not for College Days Alone” should be recognized and awarded for their contributions to the chapter and Fraternity. This includes Silver and Gold Owl Certificates, recognizing 25 and 50 year membership anniversaries.
The execution and success of Pig Dinner is strongly affected by the planning process. Like most events, early planning is the key to a successful turnout and a program that is focused, organized and well structured.
Since the 1890s, Phi Gamma Delta has led the Greek world in long-lasting traditions through a rich history. Today, our brothers continue these historic traditions to make the Frank B. Norris Pig Dinner the longest-running Greek tradition in existence.
Learn more about the History of the Frank B. Norris Pig Dinner and Pig Dinner Traditions.