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THE CRΣΣDOFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday: 8am - 6pmFriday: 8am - 5pm

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To Be Featured Email our OFSL Graduate Assistant

Frederick KenleyFrederick.Kenley@ucf.eduUCF Creed Art

Contest

Our Very Own Tri-Delta Featured on ESPN!!!

Reaching for the Stars Since 1963...

FSL

The UCF Parent and Family Fund Grant has sponsored the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to facilitate the UCF Creed Art

Initiative. This contest encourages creativity and personal reflection of the UCF Creed. Your art piece must represent at least one value of the

UCF Creed. Which value is most important to you? How does the UCF Creed help you build your amour?

ESPN came by to film a day in the life of a TriDelta last week. The women displayed their UCF School Spirit as well as gave the crew a

tour of their home! The short video was featured on ESPN during the game against BYU last Thursday.

Eligibility: Students currently enrolled at UCF may submit artwork. One entry per student. No group artwork will be accepted.

For More Information Visit: http://osrr.sdes.ucf.edu/

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IMPORTANT - SAFETY MESSAGE!Fraternity & Sorority Community Leaders,

We are so excited that many of you are preparing to initiate your new members! This is an exciting time of year. Unfortunately, this is also a time when many new members are hazed in order to gain entry into their organizations. Below are tips to remind you of appropriate activities to prepare your new members for initiation.                                                                                                                                             Many of our groups finish their new member programs with two to seven days of full-time activity.  The week before initiation is a great time to bond with your new member class and have them bond with each other. Some ways to do this include the following: 

• Host brotherhood/sisterhood events- spend time together as a chapter.  Host a dinner together, go bowling, be creative!  This should be a time just for your current members and new members without worrying about inviting others.

• Many of your national new member requirements include passing a test about your organization's history.  It is very important that your new members pass this test, and this is the responsibility of the entire chapter, not just the new member educator.  A great way to assist their new members in studying for their test is to make a game out of it. BINGO, Jeopardy, and Trivia are all great games that can be tailored to your organization to help your new members meet these national requirements and remind initiated members of your organization's history.

• Making new members dress in silly outfits the week before initiation is hazing.  Consider picking a day and having the entire chapter dress in business attire and wear your badges/new member pins to show how important the week is to your entire chapter.

• Host a workshop on understanding the philosophy of your fraternity or sorority.  Some ideas include the following:◦ Role of fraternities and sororities on

our campus and within the greater Orlando community.

◦ Brotherhood/sisterhood◦ Chapter Unity

• Host a service event for the entire chapter and your new members.  This is a great way for the entire organization to bond, give back to the community, and live out your values.

• Prepare your new members for initiation.  We know that the actual initiation ceremony is Ritual and you cannot share this with your new members until they have been through the ceremony; however, it is helpful to prepare them for what they can expect at initiation.  Explain to them what they will need to wear and who they can expect to see in the initiation room. Host any pre-initiation workshops mandated by your national organization.

• Make sure your chapter hosts a post-initiation workshop for your new members to discuss your Ritual more in depth. This is also a great opportunity to discuss Ritual with your chapter members in order to remind them of the importance of your Ritual and values.

These are some simple ways to help bring your new members officially into your chapter and to continue to bond. What is your chapter doing before initiation to help everyone get excited about initiation? We would love to hear from you! Please email our GA, Freddy, at Frederick.Kenley@ucf.edu. The most creative ideas will be showcased in the next issue of the FSL Creed. Have a safe and wonderful weekend! Charge On!

Clay ColemanDirector, Fraternity & Sorority Lifeclay.coleman@ucf.edu

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Knoteworthy Knights

On Monday, October 13th, the IFC Executive Board hosted their first ever IFC Awards Dinner. The dinner was to recognize

Chapters for their accolades throughout the year. UCF Alum, and a fellow member of the UCF Greek Community, Josh Katz, of Delta Upsilon was the guest speaker at the event. Chapters who received

recognition are listed below:

BETA THETA CHAPTER OFLAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC.

UCF INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

Assorted Flavas is an Annual Multicultural Talent Show. It was started in 2004 and this year marked our 10th Annual Assorted Flavas. This year's theme was Flava Fest. Each year Da Blaaazin' Beta Theta Chapter gives away the A.L.A.S. Scholarship (which stands for Aspiring Latinas Ahora y Siempre). This year we gave away $600 to an incoming student, Claire Rony. This event also raises awareness and funds for our national philanthropy St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. is the only Latin organization to partner with St. Jude for their Give Thanks Walk in November. On Monday, our chapter raised over $100 to go toward the Give Thanks Walk.

1st place- Oriana Tamura 2nd place- Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. 3rd place- Collision Dance Team from the Caribbean Student Association

Highest Overall GPA-Delta Sigma Phi

Highest Retention Rate - Sigma NuHighest Attendance at IFC Mtgs -

Delta Sigma Phi

Highest Attendance in Programming - Sigma Pi

Highest Growth Rate - Sigma ChiMost Commendable Delegate -

Brandon Wilde (Phi Delta Theta)

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WE PHILANTHROPY EVENTS

Let Us Know!!!

We would love to help inform the UCF Fraternity & Sorority Life Community, as well as the campus community about your chapters philanthropy and service events. The more participation, the more awareness to the cause.

Email Philanthropy and planned Service events to ourGraduate Assistant Freddy at Frederick.Kenley@ucf.edu.

Congratulations to the ladies of Pi Beta Phi for a successful Pi Burger Phri event!

Hosted by the Interfraternity CouncilNovember 8th, 2014

Contact: Christian Ostolaza ostolazachristian24@gmail.com

Hosted by the Panhellenic CouncilNovember 9th, 2014Contact: Adi Graff

ucfpaninvolvement@gmail.com

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The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life invite you to attend Trick or Treat on Greek Street, Sunday, October 26th @ 12:00 pm.

Trick or Treat on Greek Street provides a safe “trick or treating” environment for local kids and their families. The event will take place on Greek Park and Lake Claire at the University of Central Florida. Families will be able to enjoy Halloween activities such as arts & crafts, games, silent auctions, food from local vendors, and lots of candy!

The purpose of Trick or Treat on Greek Street is to provide an event for local families while raising money for two incredible non-profit organizations. Through team fundraising activities, merchandise sales, and business sponsors, Trick or Treat on Greek Street will raise money for Feeding Children Everywhere and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Orlando.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

TRICKOR TREAT ON GREEK STREET

For More Information,Contact the TOTOG Student Director Jordan Kuvekeucftotogsdirector@gmail.com(407) 595-5832

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KARS is a collaboration of many academic support offices on the UCF Orlando campus that provide academic resources and assistance for students. Many of KARS resources

can also be accessed online at KARS.sdes.ucf.edu. These services include tutoring, writing, research and math support, convenient study space, online learning support,

accessible technology and technical support, and dozens of other services provided by Student Development and Enrollment Services.

KARS serves as a resource hub for many of the services that a student may need while on the road to academic success. For more information please visit the website or call

407-823-4186.

SDES GREEK FORUM

Come out have your thoughts and opinions heard by our upper level administration. Your

attendance is highly encouraged!

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Standards of Excellence Training: Positive RelationshipsTuesday, October 21st @2pm -- OFSL Multipurpose Room

Standard of Excellence Training: Positive RelationshipsThursday, October 23rd @2pm -- Brighthouse Networks Stadium

Trick-or-Treat On Greek StreetThursday, October 26th @12pm -- Greek Park Drive

Upcoming Events

UCFHOMECOMINGHomecoming has been a tradition at UCF since its earliest years.

Traditionally, Homecoming is an opportunity for Alumni to revisit and reconnect with their Alma Mater. It is also a time for students to exhibit

their pride in their school, putting aside other affiliations and raising morale and spirit. Go Knights!

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All chapters are currently in good standing!!

Chapter Standings