http://www.nicindy.org/ en root@nicindy.org Copyright 2013 2013-05-22T15:06:58+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1033/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1033/#When:17:37:23Z Applications are now available for the 2013 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute Educational Programs 2013-02-08T17:37:23+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:06:58Z The NIC is accepting nominations for its annual All-Fraternity All-American Baseball Team made up of collegiate standouts who are in NIC member fraternities. Players from all NCAA and NAIA divisions will be considered for our first, second and third teams and leading head coaches will also be recognized. Please send nominations to Jay Langhammer at Jlangha132@aol.com. As new names are... 2013-05-22T14:06:58+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:46:53Z NBC-TV has announced that 12 year Saturday Night Live comedian and head writer Seth Meyers (Phi Gamma Delta at Northwestern University) will replace Jimmy Fallon as host of Late Night on February 24, 2014 when Fallon replaces Jay Leno on the Tonight show. Meyers will stay on as SNL's head writer and news anchor through the fall 2013 season. 2013-05-20T12:46:53+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:45:17Z The College Baseball Hall of Fame in Lubbock, Texas announced its 2013 induction class and two alumni from NIC member fraternities have been selected. Third baseman Sal Bando (Phi Gamma Delta at Arizona State University) led the Sun Devils to two College World Series appearances and was named Most Valuable Player at the 1965 CWS tournament. Following a stellar big league career, he... 2013-05-20T12:45:17+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:44:39Z Only a few Greeks were selected in the recent National Football League college player draft but several other Greeks signed free agent contracts within two weeks after the draft's three day event ended. The 16th player selected was quarterback EJ Manuel (Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida State), who was picked by the Buffalo Bills. A surprise first round pick offensive lineman Kyle Long (Pi Kappa Alpha... 2013-05-20T12:44:39+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:44:32Z Kevin Streelman (Delta Sigma Phi from Duke University) continued his excellent play this spring by tying two other golfers for second place at The Players Championship, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He shot a four round total of 277 and won $709,333, which elevated him to third place among money winners on the 2013 PGA Tour.  2013-05-20T12:44:32+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1101/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1101/#When:17:08:06Z   (Indianapolis, IN – May 7, 2013) The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announced today that it joined the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign’s National Network, forming a partnership that will promote cybersecurity awareness to international and national fraternity organizations nationwide. In support of the NIC’s mission to engage fraternity communities and campuses across the country, the Campaign will... General Information 2013-05-07T17:08:06+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:02:27Z The National Football Foundation has announced the creation of the NFF Leadership Hall of Fame which will recognize individuals who have led their organizations to the highest levels of success and share a passion for the NFFs mission of building leaders through football. The first inductee will be George Pyne (Theta Delta Chi at Brown University), IMG Worldwide's President of Sports and Entertainment.... 2013-05-07T17:02:27+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1099/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1099/#When:15:52:47Z The Fraternal Government Relations Coalition supports the Collegiate Housing & Infrastructure Act. General Information 2013-05-02T15:52:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:42:34Z The front page feature story in USA Today spotlighted Pro Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi (Lambda Chi Alpha at University of Georgia), who is now 91 and the oldest living former number one draft choice of the National Football League. The former All-American halfback was drafted first by the Chicago Cardinals in 1945 after getting out of the service. But he returned to Georgia... 2013-04-23T11:42:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:01:20Z At Hilton Head, South Carolina over the weekend, two alumni from NIC member fraternities, Luke Donald (Sigma Chi at Northwestern University) and Kevin Streelman (Delta Sigma Phi at Duke University), each won $336,400 for a third place tie at the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage tournament. Both had four round totals of 277, seven strokes under par. 2013-04-22T14:01:20+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1090/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1090/#When:15:42:37Z Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity was seated as a new member fraternity at the 2013 NIC House of Delegates on April 15th. General Information 2013-04-19T15:42:37+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:03:02Z The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2013 induction class on April 8th and two of college basketball's coaching greats were named for induction. For Rick Pitino (Lambda Chi Alpha from Massachusets-Amhest), the last 10 days have been great. He became the first head coach to ever win an NCAA national championship at two schools (Kentucky in 1996 and Louisville in 2013); his... 2013-04-16T14:03:02+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:54:47Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce its annual All-Fraternity All-American Basketball Team made up of players from all NCAA Divisions and the NAIA. Our Coach of the Year (for the second straight season) is Rick Pitino of Lambda Chi Alpha, who led his 35-5 Louisville Cardinals to the NCAA championship. Nominations of standout players and coaches came from fraternity headquarters,... 2013-04-10T13:54:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:26:22Z At the Web.Com Tour's Brazil Open this past weekend, Wes Roach (Kappa Alpha Order from Duke) placed fifth with a four round total of 269, including a third round 63. Scott Dunlap (Delta Tau Delta from Florida) tied for sixth with a 271 total, including a best of 65. Roach won $27,000 while Dunlap earned $21,853. 2013-04-09T14:26:22+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:56:15Z Winning the Entertainer of the Year Award at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas Sunday night was show co-host Luke Bryan (Sigma Chi at Georgia Southern). Bryan also shared the Vocal Event of the Year Award for "The Only Way I Know", recorded with singers Jason Aldean and Eric Church. He was also nominated in two other categories:... 2013-04-08T13:56:15+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:30:02Z Baylor University head coach Scott Drew, a member of Delta Tau Delta at Butler University, led his Bears squad to a dominating 74-54 victory over the University of Iowa Thursday night, capping off a 23-14 season with the first National Invitation Tournament title in school history. His team previously reached the NIT championship game five years ago. After one year as head coach... 2013-04-05T12:30:02+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1079/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1079/#When:17:01:53Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Awards of Distinction.  The awards will be presented in three categories at the NIC Annual Meeting on April 14, 2013 in St. Louis.  The Undergraduate Award of Distinction seeks to recognize the fraternity man who has found in his experience an outlet for developing as... General Information 2013-04-02T17:01:53+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:21:03Z The college basketball season's surprise team, Florida Gulf Coast University, has received a tremendous amount of coverage since their upset of Georgetown University and more recent tournament win over San Diego State. Leading the way for the 26-10 Eagles are head coach Andy Enfield (an Alpha Delta Phi from Johns Hopkins University) and starting forward Chase Fieler (a Pi Kappa Alpha at FGSU), who had... 2013-03-27T11:21:03+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1066/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1066/#When:14:00:36Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the presentation of four Gold Medals at the 2013 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.   As one of the oldest traditions in the interfraternal world, the presentation of the NIC Gold Medal dates back more than 70 years.  The Gold Medal is presented for lifelong... General Information 2013-03-26T14:00:36+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1065/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1065/#When:13:49:25Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the presentation of the NIC Silver Medal at the 2013 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO.  For more than 30 years, the Silver Medal has recognized leaders who have taken the lead role or roles in accomplishing tasks in advancing the fraternal movement.  The Silver Medal is presented... General Information 2013-03-21T13:49:25+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1064/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1064/#When:14:00:37Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the presentation of three Laurel Wreath Awards at the 2013 Annual Meeting in St. Louis, MO. The Laurel Wreath Award is presented to individuals or groups in recognition of unique programs, collaborations, or outreach that have advanced the mission of fraternity.  The Laurel Wreath Award is meant to bring attention... General Information 2013-03-19T14:00:37+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:06:31Z After competing in 153 tournaments in his professional career, Kevin Streelman (Delta Sigma Phi from Duke University) won his first title at the PGA Tour's Tampa Bay Championship over the weekend. His four round total of 274 (73-69-65-67) was 10 under par and earned him $990,000. He said "Always had a dream of getting here. And so to get this is the culmination... 2013-03-18T14:06:31+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1059/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1059/#When:18:14:14Z It is with much excitement that we announce Gail Perry as one of THE Foundations Seminar 2013 Pre-Conference speakers.  General Information 2013-03-08T18:14:14+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:32:11Z The Pro Football Researchers Association recently announced its annual selections for the Hall of Very Good in its January/February issue of The Coffin Corner. Four great players of the past, who are alumni of NIC member fraternities, were selected: linebacker Bill Bergey (Kappa Alpha Order at Arkansas State), defensive end L.C. Greenwood (Phi Beta Sigma at Arkansas-Pine Bluff), quarterback Jack Kemp (Alpha Tau Omega at Occidental) and guard Adolf "Swede" Youngstrom(Phi... 2013-03-08T13:32:11+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1055/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1055/#When:13:00:14Z 3/4/13  -- The North-American Interfraternity Conference, Inc. (NIC) is pleased to announce that a record number of individuals have applied to serve as a Facilitator for the national sessions of the 2013 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI).  NIC President and CEO, Pete Smithhisler states: “One of the most significant reasons for the ongoing strength of UIFI is due to the quality of... General Information 2013-03-05T13:00:14+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:13:03Z The American League's Texas Rangers have announced the promotion of Jon Daniels (Delta Chi at Cornell University) from general manager to president of baseball operations/general manager, a title currently held by only one other executive with a big league club. When Daniels became the Rangers' general manager in October of 2005, he was the youngest GM in major league history at age 28.... 2013-03-04T15:13:03+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:57:31Z The motion picture industry's Independent Spirit Awards ceremony took place in Santa Monica, CA the day before the Academy Awards Oscar celebration. Receiving the ISA trophy for Best Supporting Male Actor for his performance in "Magic Mike" was Matthew McConaughey (University of Texas, 1992). 2013-02-28T14:57:31+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:29:56Z At the weekend's PGA Web.com Tour event, the Panama Claro Championship, in Panama City, Florida, Scott Dunlap (a member of Delta Tau Delta from the University of Florida) had his highest pro finish of 2013, tying for fourth place with a four round total of 276 (68-70-72-66). For his effort, he earned $24,400. 2013-02-26T17:29:56+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:17:20Z The NIC is accepting nominations for its annual All-Fraternity All-American Basketball Team made up of intercollegiate players from all NCAA & NAIA divisions who in members of NIC fraternities. A first team, second team, Coach of the Year and honorable mention press release will be announced on this website after the Final Four. Please send nominations (name, school, fraternity affiliation) to Jay... 2013-02-19T13:17:20+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:21:00Z With the recent merger of American Airllines and US Airways, former USA Airways Chief Executive Offcer Doug Parker (Albion College, 1984) has been named as CEO of American Airlines Group Inc., now an $11 billion airline ready to take on all comers. Parker began his aviation career with American from 1986 until 1991 and later worked for Northwest Airlines and American West before... 2013-02-15T18:21:00+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:18:09Z The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity would like to announce the opening of our call for programs and facilitators for the 2013 Woodrow Wilson Leadership School (WWLS), held June 25-30, 2013 at Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. The goal of the WWLS is to provide our members and chapter/colony leadership with the necessary tools and best practices to improve themselves and their chapters. We... 2013-02-13T18:18:09+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:29:29Z At Sunday night's 55th Grammy Awards show, two Greeks from NIC member fraternities helped the Zac Brown Band win the Best Country Album Award for Uncaged. Contributing to the album/CD's success are lead singer Zac Brown (Kappa Alpha Order at West Georgia) and bass player John Driskill Hopkins (Phi Kappa Psi at Georgia).  2013-02-12T12:29:29+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:19:48:20Z The Sigma Pi Fraternity is seeking a candidate to provide the board of directors and the organization management team with accurate and relevant financial data necessary for budgetary and financial decisions.  To oversee the efficient and timely performance of the accounting department. The position is at the Executive Office in Brentwood, Tennessee (just outside Nashville). The complete job description is availabe... 2013-02-11T19:48:20+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:09:01Z The hottest player in professional golf, Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt), didn't play second fiddle to anyone at the AT&T National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, California this past weekend. After being runner-up to Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the last two weeks, Snederker finished off a record performance with a 7-under 65 on Sunday for a four round 267 total,... 2013-02-11T15:09:01+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:34:22Z For the second time in a six day period, Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt) placed second in a PGA Tour event. At the Waste Management Phoenix Open, he carded a 260 total (24 under par) with rounds of 64-66-65-65 to win $669,600. It turned out to be a great week for him, with earnings of more than a million dollars combined... 2013-02-04T14:34:22+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:39:00Z When Super Bowl XLVII kicks off in New Orleans on Sunday, there will be players and one assistant coach from NIC member fraternities involved in the game. Representing the Baltimore Ravens will be offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell (Kappa Alpha Psi from Iowa) and deep snapper Morgan Cox (Phi Gamma Delta from Tennessee). Leading the San Francisco 49ers offense is quarterback Colin Kaepernick (Kappa Alpha  Psi from Nevada-Reno).... 2013-01-30T12:39:00+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:20:31:59Z The PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open lasted a day longer due to rain delays and wrapped up on Monday, January 28th. Defending champion Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt) was the leader with a 65 after the first round, slumped to a second round 75 then shot 69 in the third and fourth rounds. His overall 278 was 10 under par and... 2013-01-29T20:31:59+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1028/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1028/#When:15:54:34Z This Saturday, January 26, 2013 is IFC Academy® in downtown Indianapolis. IFC Academy is a one-day program for IFC Officers and Advisors that provides hands-on training and tools, assess IFC effectiveness, identify areas of strength and improvement, and develop an action plan to reach optimal operations. Nearly 200 participants will learn from and engage with industry and... General Information 2013-01-25T15:54:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1026/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1026/#When:20:22:52Z As the new semester kicks off on campuses coast to coast, Interfraternity Councils are embarking on a fresh start of community building, governance and accountability. The new year also offers the IFC an opportunity to raise the bar on its work and create a better council, benefiting all fraternity men on campus. One way to jumpstart your council’s progress is to... The IFC Advocate 2013-01-23T20:22:52+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:20:55:24Z FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Jennifer Graham, Marketing & Communications CoordinatorContact Phone: (317) 634-1899 x437Contact E-mail: Graham@deltasig.org INDIANAPOLIS (January 15, 2013) - The Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity Grand Council announced today that it has appointed Patrick F. Jessee, Purdue '01, as its new Executive Director. Jessee, an attorney in the Washington D.C. office for the international law firm of Akin Gump Stauss Hauer... 2013-01-15T20:55:24+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1020/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1020/#When:20:17:42Z The NIC is pleased to announce the dates for the 2013 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. UIFI is the premier interfraternal leadership institute for undergraduate students and 2013 represents the 24th summer of UIFI and the program is as strong as ever. In 2013, the NIC will host 11 national sessions of UIFI as well as multiple campus and organization specific sessions.... Educational Programs 2013-01-15T20:17:42+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:12:32Z Thanks to Phi Sigma Kappa for providing this Greek News Update. The Phi Sigma Kappa Brotherhood extends our utmost congratulations to Brother Dan Patrick for being named the 2013 National Sportscaster of the Year! We believe this prestigious honor from the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association is richly deserved, and the dedication Brother Dan has for his art is... 2013-01-14T18:12:32+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1018/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1018/#When:14:19:53Z This guest post from Robert George, Lafayette College ‘14 - Phi Kappa Psi, shares his reaction to what it means to be a fraternity man following his participation in Futures Quest. Educational Programs 2013-01-14T14:19:53+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1017/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1017/#When:15:52:57Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce first teams and honorable mention lists for both NCAA Division I FBS/FCS schools and Divisions II/III & NAIA schools. Among the honorees are Johnny Unitas Award finalist EJ Manuel of Florida State; Orange Bowl MVP Lonnie Pryor of Florida State; Gagliardi Trophy finalist and top college scorer Luke Heinsohn of Washington and Lee;... The Trend Blog 2013-01-11T15:52:57+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:04:43Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce first teams and honorable mention lists for both NCAA Division I FBS/FCS schools and Divisions II/III & NAIA schools. Among the honorees are Johnny Unitas Award finalist EJ Manuel of Florida State; Orange Bowl MVP Lonnie Pryor of Florida State; Gagliardi Trophy finalist and top college scorer Luke Heinsohn of Washington and Lee;... 2013-01-11T14:04:43+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:21:03Z Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity has announced a search for a Chief Marketing & Communications Officer.  DESCRIPTIONSUMMARY: Lead the Marketing and Communications Department to help reach enterprise goals. The Chief Marketing & Communications Officer works to ensure projects are at the highest levels of accuracy and integrity-without exception. Responsible for setting, monitoring, and adjust departmental workflows. Must act decisively and quickly to... 2013-01-11T13:21:03+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:57:56Z The 2013 PGA Tour season got underway with the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, under very windy conditions, in Kapalula, Hawaii this past weekend. Getting his season off to a great start was Brandt Snedeker, a member of Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt, who placed third with a 10 under par total of 209 (70-70-69) for the three rounds. His earnings for the... 2013-01-10T12:57:56+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1012/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1012/#When:12:01:38Z With academic work and obligations, meetings, and social activities, life can be busy for a student leader. For an Interfraternity Council leader, who has fraternal responsibilities and IFC duties, it can be hard to find the time to focus on a plan to advance the community. That's why IFC Academy - an intensive, day-long council training program dedicated to... The IFC Advocate 2013-01-03T12:01:38+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1011/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1011/#When:12:00:28Z Does your IFC need a transformation? Are the officers stuck in the same old routine? Do your officers need to approach problems and the solving of problems in a new way? Do your officers come to weekly meetings and nothing gets accomplished? IFC exists for the purpose of advocating, providing resources, and governing chapters on college campuses where two or more... The IFC Advisor Blog 2013-01-03T12:00:28+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1010/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1010/#When:13:57:19Z Winter break may be short but it's still a great time to catch up on some much needed R and R. By R and R I mean rest and reflection. These are two things that are needed by any advisor to kick off a successful year with your students. I purposely listed rest first because it is something fraternity advisors often... The IFC Advisor Blog 2012-12-20T13:57:19+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1008/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1008/#When:15:25:01Z The Fraternal Government Relations Coalition (FGRC) sent the following correspondence to each Congressman and Senator on December 5th regarding our Opposition to Limiting Itemized Deductions for Charitable Giving. We write to join the vast array of voices urging Congress not to limit charitable deductions in any fiscal reform package. Doing so would be a deeply counterproductive policy that will hurt students... General Information 2012-12-13T15:25:01+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1006/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1006/#When:20:39:44Z Phi Mu Fraternity is sponsoring Rick Barnes, professional speaker, as a National Ritual Celebration Week (NRCW) speaker on one campus in 2013. NRCW will take place March 3 – 9, 2013. It is a program that was developed by Phi Mu Fraternity in 2010 with the intention to assist members of fraternities and sororities to: Reflect on why fraternities and sororities were founded Explore... General Information 2012-12-11T20:39:44+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1005/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1005/#When:14:31:44Z Fraternity recruitment is all about making friends, and fraternity membership flows from friendship. Friends who share values, commitments and aims come together to commit themselves to something bigger: a fraternity. It's a process that can take a long time or a short time and may involve many men or just a few. The role of the Interfraternity Council in this process... The IFC Advocate 2012-12-11T14:31:44+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1004/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1004/#When:17:05:04Z The Fraternity Government Relations Coalition (FGRC) monitors election results each year to keep track of Greek members of Congress. FGRC is a collaborative effort of the NIC, National Panhellenic Conference, and the Fraternity Sorority Political Action Committee. Learn more at FGRCgreek.org. At the time of this publication, 39% of the Senate and 24.6% of the House is... The Trend Blog 2012-12-06T17:05:04+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1003/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1003/#When:13:40:27Z This is a guest post from Bobbi Larsen, Education Consultant at Willis Insurance. The IFC Advocate 2012-12-06T13:40:27+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1002/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1002/#When:19:49:33Z This post is by Katherine Pezzella, the Assistant Director of Greek Life at the College of Charleston and Regional Director for Region 8 of Gamma Phi Beta. The IFC Advisor Blog 2012-12-05T19:49:33+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1000/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/1000/#When:15:43:08Z Great leaders have visions of achievements. They have clear eyes that see everything around them. They picture solutions and work to find out how to accomplish them. They are not blinded by prejudices or personal biases. They understand the obstacles in front of them and overcome them with a clear, step-by-step plan. As an Interfraternity Council officer, this is your task.... The IFC Advocate 2012-12-04T15:43:08+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:39:14Z Golfer Bo Van Pelt, a member of Sigma Chi at Oklahoma State, competed against a number of other PGA Tour top players at the World Challenge tournament at Thousand Oaks, CA over the weekend. Over four rounds, he shot a total of 278 (70-68-70-70) and earned $300,000 for one of his best paydays of 2012. Tying for 13th place and winning $124,500... 2012-12-04T12:39:14+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:38:04Z At Sunday night's annual event in Washington, D.C.'s John F. Kennedy Center, comedian and television host David Letterman, a member of Sigma Chi at Ball State University, was the only Greek among the honorees. Before Sunday night's telecast of the event, Letterman expressed his gratitude. He said of the Kennedy Center Honors weekend, "Each minute has been better and better. I was full... 2012-12-04T12:38:04+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/997/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/997/#When:16:45:59Z For most schools, winter break is quickly approaching with the promise of some down time throughout the holiday season. While the time between semesters will surely fly by, one priority on any IFC officers list should be preparing for the upcoming semester. Whether you were just elected to your position or are just now hitting the half-way mark, preparation is critical... The IFC Advocate 2012-12-03T16:45:59+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/992/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/992/#When:10:00:26Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) sends its congratulations to Delta Chi Fraternity, Theta Chi Fraternity, Theta Xi Fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, and Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity on the occasion of 100th anniversary of membership in the Conference. This longstanding commitment to collaboration with other fraternal organizations has helped shape the state of fraternity life as we know it today. Today,... General Information 2012-11-30T10:00:26+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/995/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/995/#When:14:30:48Z Congratulations! You have just been elected to serve your community as an officer for IFC. It is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on your community while strengthening your abilities as a leader. Serving as an IFC officer is much different than serving as a chapter officer. It requires many of the same leadership skills that you may have... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-29T14:30:48+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/996/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/996/#When:19:09:22Z The NIC has a long history of collaboration with the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors. Feel free to join us at any of the educational programs listed below or seek us out during the meeting  in Indianapolis to discuss how we might best to be able to partner with you, your campus, or organization in the areas of advocacy, collaboration, and... The IFC Advisor Blog 2012-11-28T19:09:22+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/994/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/994/#When:13:12:54Z Does it ever feel like IFC officer transition is similar to a big game of telephone from the student perspective?  Information is passed down via word of mouth and you never can be sure exactly what the outgoing officer perceived as important enough information to share with the incoming officer. Sometimes information isn't passed down at all and outgoing officers become... The IFC Advisor Blog 2012-11-28T13:12:54+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/993/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/993/#When:14:41:08Z Since its inception in 1990, the stated purpose of the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute® has been to provide students the motivation, skills, and awareness necessary to positively impact their chapter, council, and community.  As UIFI® has continued to evolve over the past 23 years, we are proud of the curriculum and educational experience that has been delivered to the 15,000 undergraduate... Educational Programs 2012-11-27T14:41:08+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/988/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/988/#When:18:39:46Z As this semester ends and another one appears on the horizon, it's once again time for chapters to make some adjustments in their leadership structures. It likely means that your chapter will select a new representative to the Interfraternity Council. This role is one that's quite unique from an internal chapter committee. The IFC representative is a prime leadership position. Now,... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-19T18:39:46+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/985/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/985/#When:13:59:39Z Mentoring. Get a Mentor. Be a Mentor. Pay it forward. Blah, blah, blah... You have heard it all before. What's the big deal? Does it really matter? In a word: Yes. In a couple more words: a lot. If you remember nothing else from this post, remember that. There is significant research showing the positive effect of mentoring as the infographic... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-16T13:59:39+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:19:55:49Z Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity has issued the following press release regarding the activities of a group of men falsely representing themselves as a chapter of the fraternity. Several of these SUNY-Albany students were arrested for alleged hazing activities on November 9, 2012. PDF Press Release from Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity: http://bit.ly/W9W8Yp   2012-11-15T19:55:49+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:19:54:13Z Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, has been announced as one of the five finalists for the Johnny UnitasGolden Arm Trophy, which is awarded yearly to the top quarterback in the nation. Through the 9-1 Seminoles' first 10 games, he has completed 186 of 272 attempts for 2,641 yards and 19 touchdowns. He is now the top... 2012-11-15T19:54:13+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/982/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/982/#When:11:45:27Z Interfraternity Council elections can be the most exciting and sometimes stressful time of year for advisors. For most of us, we've spent the past year building relationships with the officers. We know their schedules, the best ways to communicate with them, and all of their unique qualities. But a year has come and gone, and it's now time for new men... The IFC Advisor Blog 2012-11-15T11:45:27+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/983/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/983/#When:17:50:03Z When we talk to Interfraternity Councils across the country, we discover a common theme. Many Interfraternity Council presidents and executive boards feel that there is work to be done in their communities, but they're unsure what the IFC is missing to help it operate more successfully. Finding solutions to problems facing the fraternal movement requires a sincere examination of the current... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-14T17:50:03+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/981/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/981/#When:13:20:03Z Decades ago, a small group of men who desired to be better than the rest stood together on the tree-lined campus of a university and unveiled insignia that indicated the creation of a new type of organization based on shared beliefs and values. They backed up this courageous action by creating mottos and creeds defining the group, and they soon brought... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-13T13:20:03+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/980/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/980/#When:12:34:25Z Imagine your first day of work in a new job. Soon after you arrive (hopefully early), someone hands you a piece of paper and wishes you good luck. The message tells you that you're responsible for planning the office holiday party. While you're eager to impress your new colleagues, you don't know anyone else in the office, can't access your e-mail,... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-09T12:34:25+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:21:39Z At Thursday night's annual CMA Awards show, a number of Greeks from NIC member fraternities were on stage as singers or musicians.Willie Nelson (Tau Kappa Epsilon) performed and received the first annual Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominees included the following:Entertainer of the Year--Kenny Chesney (Lambda Chi Alpha) Male Vocalist of the Year--Luke Bryan (Sigma Chi)Vocal Group of the Year--Eli Young Band (four Sigma Nu alumni... 2012-11-06T12:21:39+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:20:06:59Z Alpha Sigma Phi members and leaders from across the country will come together for a week of service, cultural immersion, and values exploration in El Salvador this May. Trip participants will work alongside the people of El Salvador on various projects. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with local children at an orphanage, work with school children in the... 2012-11-05T20:06:59+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/976/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/976/#When:12:08:40Z Being an IFC Officer, your fraternity community has recognized you as an exceptional leader and has given you the great responsibility of championing fraternity life on campus.  You have a big task ahead of you.  Across North America, Fraternity faces many challenges and the steps you take on your campus will help us elevate Fraternity as a whole.  Fraternities have never... The IFC Advocate 2012-11-02T12:08:40+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/974/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/974/#When:13:25:17Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce that the following undergraduate students have been chosen to serve as mentors for the 2013 Jon Williamson Futures Quest.  Each of these students was chosen from a pool of over 145 applicants, all of whom are graduates of either Futures Quest or the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. Futures Quest is an emerging leaders institute... Educational Programs 2012-11-01T13:25:17+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/972/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/972/#When:15:19:10Z Tweet   The North-American Interfraternity Conference has been invited to present at The BACCHUS Network General Assembly in Orlando, Florida, this week. The BACCHUS Network is a collegiate peer education initiative that supports the achievement of students' academic and personal success by building skills in student leaders to address campus health and safety issues. Peter Smithhisler, President & CEO,... General Information, The IFC Advocate 2012-10-29T15:19:10+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/971/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/971/#When:14:19:37Z Fraternity men and universities share a common goal: the development and academic success of students. One of the goals of your IFC should be helping its members achieve academic success. When that goal is reached, we should apply the leadership practice of "encouraging the heart" and intentionally celebrate your community's achievements. Furthermore, your council can and should celebrate teaching and learning... The IFC Advocate 2012-10-26T14:19:37+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:54:10Z The NIC is accepting nominations for college football's All-Fraternity All-American Teams, which will be announced on this website in several months after the final bowl games. There will be a separate first team for NCAA FBS/FCS schools and a first team for NCAA Divisions II/III and NAIA schools, along with a Coach of the Year for both first teams. Lengthy Honorable... 2012-10-25T18:54:10+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/969/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/969/#When:18:40:23Z According to our years of academic data, fraternity men tend to have grade point averages above the all-male average. Active members constantly talk about the value of academics during recruitment and new members assure parents that joining a fraternity won’t be an academic distraction. However, there are chapters and campuses across the country that fail to have their new members achieve... The IFC Advocate 2012-10-25T18:40:23+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:30:14Z The following is a press release from Theta Delta Chi Fraternity regarding a rogue group at Amherst.  https://dl.dropbox.com/u/41396191/Press%20Release%20re%20Amherst.pdf 2012-10-25T18:30:14+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/968/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/968/#When:19:34:03Z Fraternities exist on campuses to enhance the development of their members inside and outside of the classroom. Academic performance is an important piece of this development, so it comes as no surprise that the GPAs of fraternal organizations are often compared to other student organizations and the all-male average. While academic success might be viewed in terms of achievement by individual... The IFC Advocate 2012-10-24T19:34:03+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:14:23Z Here is the first list of Greek players and head coaches who are active in the National Football League or Canadian Football League during the 2012 season. Click here to see the full list. Please send additional names of Greeks not on the list to Jay Langhammer at Jlangha132@aol.com. The list will be updated on this website as... 2012-10-22T13:14:23+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/964/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/964/#When:16:01:34Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to share that it has received a record number of applicants to serve as a Mentor for the Jon Williamson Futures Quest. Nearly 150 outstanding fraternity men and sorority have applied for this position. Each is a graduate of Futures Quest or the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. The role of the Futures Quest mentor... Educational Programs 2012-10-18T16:01:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/962/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/962/#When:17:39:23Z This October, organizations nationwide have rallied behind the cause of National Bullying Prevention Month. This campaign, started in 2006 by PACER's National Center for Bullying Prevention, is centered on raising awareness about the impacts of bullying as well as coordinating education, activities and events meant to combat this devastating act. Often viewed as "a childhood rite of passage" or a means... The IFC Advocate 2012-10-17T17:39:23+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/961/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/961/#When:17:22:28Z The following is a guest post by Dave Westol of Limberlost Consulting as part of The IFC Advocate Blog Series. Dave is a long-time friend of the NIC and the 2012 Gold Medal Recipient. After reading this post, please share it on your social networks (use #IFCAdvocate on Twitter), but don't stop there. Discuss Dave's message at an upcoming IFC meeting... The IFC Advocate 2012-10-16T17:22:28+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/960/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/960/#When:18:56:20Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference staff has had great conversations with Interfraternity Council Officers and IFC Advisors this fall since launching our Chartered IFC Program. Many officers and advisors of chartered IFCs have been taking advantage of our free officer guides (http://www.nicindy.org/resource-order-form). While we know those resources have been valuable, we want to provide additional content to benefit the leadership of... The IFC Advocate 2012-10-15T18:56:20+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:05:48Z The much-acclaimed ABC-TV hit Wednesday night show, Nashville, focuses on the world of longtime superstar Reyna James trying to hold her place as the queen of country music. Key actors starring on the show are Eric Close (Sigma Chi from Southern California) as Reyna's husband; Powers Boothe (Lambda Chi Alpha from Texas State) as Reyna's father; and Charles "Chip" Esten (Theta Delta Chi from William & Mary) as... 2012-10-11T17:05:48+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/958/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/958/#When:20:03:22Z Philanthropy is a visible expression of fraternal values. We often hear stories from campuses about very successful chapter philanthropic projects. This story shows the collaborative spirit of fraternities on a campus working together for a common cause. The Interfraternity Council at The University of Mississippi gave $5,000 to the University of Mississippi Foundation last month for the Robert Langley Memorial Scholarship.... General Information 2012-10-09T20:03:22+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:52:30Z At Sunday night's annual Emmy Awards show, four Greeks from NIC member fraternities were major winners: Lead actor in a miniseries or movie--Kevin Costner (Delta Chi) for "Hatfields & McCoys" Directing a comedy series--Steve Levitan (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) for "Modern Family" (winner of the comedy series Emmy) Supporting comedy actor--Eric Stonestreet (Pi Kappa Alpha) for "Modern Family" Variety series--"The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" (Pi Kappa... 2012-09-25T13:52:30+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:42:13Z In a playoff round at the PGA Tour Championship, Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt) had three birdies to win the event in Atlanta and $1,440,000 in earnings, He also finished first in the FedEx Cup final standings, bringing him a $10 million bonus. Other big money winners at the PGA championship were Luke Donald (Sigma Chi at Northwestern), who earned $468,000 in a... 2012-09-25T13:42:13+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:07:19Z The complete job description is available on the Delta Tau Delta website at http://www.delts.org/index.php?src=news&refno=25&category=General&prid=25. 2012-09-12T17:07:19+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/936/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/936/#When:12:00:23Z The NIC announced that it would be restoring its historical affiliation with Interfraternity Councils (IFCs) in April. We are launching this program to provide support and resources to the IFC leaders.  NIC President & CEO Pete Smithhisler shares more information about the launch of this new partnership in the video below.   After watching the video, please be sure to check... The IFC Advocate 2012-09-12T12:00:23+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/934/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/934/#When:18:31:59Z Last spring, the NIC announced it would be restoring its historical affiliation with Interfraternity Councils.  This webinar will provide answers to the questions IFC Advisors are asking: How does this impact your role as an IFC Advisor? How can your IFC take full advantage of this initiative? What are the benefits, resources, and services your campus will be able to utilize?... General Information 2012-09-06T18:31:59+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:46:50Z To review this position on Sigma Pi Fraternity’s website, please visit: http://bit.ly/OmE7Uo 2012-09-05T13:46:50+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:16:14:37Z Campus Cooks, the leader in fraternity and sorority kitchen management, is seeking a full time, dedicated sales representative based out of central North Carolina.  The position works and reports to the Director of Business Development for Campus Cooks. Primary Job Duties:          Acquire and organize intel on target audience and prospects via campus/site visits, Greek seminars, and other... 2012-08-30T16:14:37+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:18:46Z Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt) finished second at PGA Tour's The Barclays in Farmingdale, NY and earned $864,000, boosting his 2012 earnings past the $3 million mark. The high finish moved him up to second place on the FedEx Cup standings with 2,694 points and increased his chance of making the U.S. Ryder Cup squad for the September 28-30 matches... 2012-08-28T13:18:46+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/925/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/925/#When:11:58:49Z           Meaningful conversations to prevent hazing are taking place in the #40answers campaign that is being led by Sigma Nu Fraternity and HazingPrevention.org on Twitter. This campaign takes place on Twitter from August 15-September 23, 2012. Click here for the PDF of this year's 40 excuses for hazing.   Day 1: New members have to earn their... General Information 2012-08-24T11:58:49+00:00