Eta Omega in the News, November 2011

The Orion published a couple stories this month featuring Theta Chi, Eta Omega brothers…

Demonstrators take on violence in nighttime silence
“Between 200 and 300 people walked in silence Thursday night to spread awareness for those that don’t have a voice – women who have been raped or assaulted.” Read the article…

GREEK SPEAK >> Theta Chi (by Alan Barbour)
Greek Speak features a different voice from a member of Chico State’s Greek community each week. Read the article…

Eta Omega Takes 2nd in Greek Week, 1st in Talent Show

From the undergrad president, Sammy Runco:

“We had Greek Week a few weeks back and unfortunately we fell short with a close 2nd behind Sigma Kappa, but older brothers were saying it was the best Greek Week they have seen because we had such great attendance. Our talent show was hilarious and the girls went crazy the entire time – we won this event.”

Prepping for Fall recruitment. New porch paint job.

The guys in Chico are busy getting ready for Fall Rush…I mean, uh “recruitment.” They just sent us this photo of the front of the house…which they just spruced up with a brand new porch paint job (in Military Red, of course).

If you’re thinking the house doesn’t exactly look like it’s been remodeled, that’s because the exterior still hasn’t. We’re still raising funds for the 2nd phase of the remodel, which will include the 2nd floor, attic, and exterior. The 1st floor and cottage have already been completed.

Chico State, Greek System, and Eta Omega Quick Facts

Below is an excerpt from some “research” the alumni and undergrads did in 2009, regarding the fraternity house, and Greek Life at Chico State. The research was not scientific, and many of the numbers here are just estimates…but it’s still an interesting snapshot of the overall student population, the Greek population, and some key stats about Theta Chi / Eta Omega:

CSU Chico:

• How many students are enrolled in the University/College?
  • Male: 7,000
  • Female: 8,000
• How many students of the one’s enrolled our commuters?
  • Male: 500
  • Female: 500
• How many students can be accommodated in University dormitories?
  • Male: 950
  • Female: 950
• How many students are occupying dormitories this year?
  • Male: 800
  • Female: 850
• How many people can be accommodated in private apartments or boarding houses within two miles of campus? 12,000
• How many students are occupying these apartments or boarding houses this school year? 11,000

Greek System:

• Number of national sororities on campus: 5
  • have houses: 5
  • average membership: 100
  • average capacity of houses: 13
  • average occupancy: 13
  • List: Alpha Phi, Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Kappa, Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Gamma Delta
• Number of national fraternities on campus: 11
  • have houses: 10
  • average membership: 30
  • average capacity of houses: 11
  • average occupancy: 10
  • List: Theta Chi, Sigma Chi, Delta Chi, Phi Kappa Tau, Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Zeta Alpha, Sigma Nu, Sigma Pi, Lambda Pi

Theta Chi / Eta Omega Undergraduates:

• Undergraduate chapter membership as of April 10 of each year:
  • 2009: 53+
    • Senior/Graduate Students 4
    • Senior 4
    • Junior 22
    • Sophomore 23
    • Freshman: 0
  • 2008: 50
  • 2007: 70
  • 2006: 40
  • 2005: 30
• Pledges/new members in 2009: 23
• Pledges/new members anticipated in 2010? 30
• Percentage 2008′s pledges/new members initiated: 91%
• Most recent chapter GPA: 2.6 (par with CSU Chico Men’s average)

Theta Chi / Eta Omega Alumni:

• Year chapter chartered: 1982
• Number of alumni: 700+
• Number of alumni with good addresses: 350+
• Date of incorporation: April 17, 1983
• Number of years the current house has been used by the chapter: 25

Eta Omega Chapter House:

• Year Built: 1895
• Number of buildings: 2
• Number of Rooms: 15
• Number of Beds: 18
• Number of parking spaces: 13′
• Total square footage of land: 13,609 square feet
• Approximate dimensions of land: 247’ x 55’
• How many people does the occupancy permit allow to live in the building? 19 (17 in main house; 2 in back cottage)
• Proximity to the University: 4 blocks (.4 mi)
• Based on total available bed spaces, how many bed spaces have been filled over the past 5 years (total – as of the end of the first semester each year)?
  • 2009: 17
  • 2008: 17
  • 2007: 16
  • 2006: 17
  • 2005: 15
• Read more about the chapter house…

New Study Shows Benefits of Joining a Fraternity vs. Not Being Affiliated

The Case for Fraternity Rights

Between 2007 and 2009, 5,697 male college students participated in an independent research study concerning their growth, learning, and development. Those sampled represent fraternity members, as well as unaffiliated men. The result, and the differences, are startling.

Independent research complied by the University Learning Outcomes Assessment (UniLOA) has recently presented valuable data concerning the impact of fraternity membership on student growth and performance. These findings reveal telling results surrounding several previously questioned areas of the student experience.

Common threads gleaned from this extensive research have helped NIC better address many of the ongoing points of contention between its members and those who cast dispersions and create misinformation surrounding the importance and impact of fraternity life to both students and communities at large.

Learn more at: http://nicindy.org/fraternityrights/about/