http://www.nicindy.org/ en root@nicindy.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-02T13:24:07+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/816/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/816/#When:00:32:11Z The NIC is now accepting applications for Facilitators and Interns for the 2012 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. Facilitating at UIFI is a unique opportunity to work with undergraduate students from across North America as they work to develop the skills, awareness, and motivation necessary to elevate their chapter, council, or community.   Facilitators at UIFI play a critical role in educating and challenging... Educational Programs 2012-01-16T00:32:11+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:24:07Z With Super Bowl XLVI being the nation's big weekend event, the February 6th issue of Sports Illustrated features New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, a member of Zeta Beta Tau at Columbia, on the cover and in a feature profile entitled "Kraftwork". The profile describes how Kraft has turned the Patriots into the National Football League's model franchise. Also playing prominent roles in Sunday's... 2012-02-02T12:24:07+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/824/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/824/#When:15:49:50Z “Hazing has no place in the fraternity experience and men who fail to abide by our principles and to do their part to ensure the fraternity experience is devoid of hazing have no place in our organizations,” said Pete Smithhisler during his testimony to the Georgia House of Representatives. General Information 2012-02-01T15:49:50+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:10:43Z Two of the seven new head coaches hired so far by National Football League clubs since the end of the 2011 season are in NIC member fraternities. On January 20th, the Miami Dolphins named Joe Philbin, a Lambda Chi Alpha from Washington & Jefferson, as the 10th head coach in club history. He spent the last nine years on the Green Bay... 2012-01-31T13:10:43+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:05:35Z At the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, Brandt Snedeker, a member of Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt, tied for the lead after four rounds with a 272 total, then won the second playoff hole to earn $1,080,000 for his third victory since joining the PGA Tour. Before earning his first Tour win in 2007, he trailed by five shots... 2012-01-31T13:05:35+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:54:04Z With the official announcement of Oscar candidates on January 25th, several of Hollywood's leading Greeks in the motion picture industry will be in the spotlight when Oscar night happens on February 26th. Best Actor nominee Brad Pitt (Sigma Chi) starred in Best Picture-nominated Moneyball and also was a co-producer of the film. Pitt also had a leading role in Best Picture nominee The Tree of Life. Another... 2012-01-26T17:54:04+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/819/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/819/#When:14:30:31Z Cincinnati, Ohio – January 17, 2012 – Timothy M. Burke, Sean P. Callan, John E. Christopher and Daniel J. McCarthy today announced the establishment of FraternalLaw Partners, the nation’s only law practice dedicated to serving fraternities, sororities, student life organizations and their related educational and charitable foundations. The practice builds upon 70 combined years of legal experience in fraternal law. Burke is a founding partner of Manley Burke,... General Information 2012-01-19T14:30:31+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:58:04Z The college football season and all the bowl games concluded a week ago. Players from a large number of fraternities and colleges have been selected on the attached press release. To review the leading Greek players and head coaches, click here. 2012-01-17T14:58:04+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/817/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/817/#When:00:40:16Z   The NIC is pleased to share that 2012 has been another successful year for the Jon Williamson Futures Quest.  Fuutres Quest is a unique leadership isntitute that brings together emerging fraternity leaders from throughout North America.  The program is designed the provide participants with the skills necessary to be ethical fraternity men who are prepared to lead their fraternity in... General Information 2012-01-16T00:40:16+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:35:58Z The 23rd season of ABC-TV's popular show, "The Bachelor", premiered on January 2nd with Ben Flajnik, a member of Beta Theta Pi from the University of Arizona, in the spotlight. The 29-year old California winemaker will "face off" against 25 single women who will be vying for his interest over the next several months. Prior to the show's opening episode, Flajnik was... 2012-01-10T17:35:58+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:06:27Z Luke Donald (Sigma Chi from Northwestern) has become the first golfer to win both the PGA Tour and European Tour money titles in the same year. After taking five weeks off from golf due to the death of his father and birth of his second child, he returned to play in the European Tour's Dubai World Championship and placed third with a... 2011-12-12T17:06:27+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:01:36Z At the ESPN College Football Awards Show in Lake Buena Vista, FL, Texas A&M's Randy Bullock, a member of Delta Tau Delta, was named winner of the Lou Groza Award as the top collegiate placekicker in 2011. The award's namesake was a member of Alpha Tau Omega at Ohio State before a lengthy pro career and ultimate election to the Pro Football... 2011-12-12T13:01:36+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:15:13Z Longtime TV analyst Tim McCarver, a member of Kappa Alpha Order at Memphis State, was selected by a 20-person panel for enshrinement next July in the broadcasting wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. The 21-year major league catcher has called baseball on NBC, ABC and CBS before joining Fox Sports. His work has defined World Series TV analysis... 2011-12-08T15:15:13+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:56:34Z At the Waldorf-Astoria in New York on Tuesday night, the National Football Foundation's Annual Awards Dinner honored the best and brightest undergraduates and prominent alumni from NIC member fraternities. NFF Board Member and noted philanthropist T. Boone Pickens (Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Oklahoma State) provided the welcome address and Dr. Archie Roberts (Alpha Chi Rho at Columbia), a pioneering heart surgeon, accepted the NFF Distinguished... 2011-12-07T15:56:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:37:48Z One of Hollywood's top filmmakers, Steven Spielberg, a member of Theta Chi at Cal State-Long Beach, is on the cover of the December 9th issue of Entertainment Weekly. The creator of such epic films as E.T., Jaws, Jurassic Park, andRaiders of the Lost Ark, is profiled in a 10-page interview which touches on two new films The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse and other highlights of his 27-year career. ... 2011-12-06T12:37:48+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:35:47Z Longtime Chicago Cubs third baseman Ron Santo, who was initiated into Lambda Chi Alpha at Illinois State, has been selected by the Golden Era Committee for induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A nine-time All-Star who hit 342 home runs and won five Gold Gloves, he will become the 12th third baseman to go into the HOF. Santo, who passed... 2011-12-06T12:35:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:21:04Z Bobby Valentine, a member of Sigma Chi at the University of Southern California, will be back in the dugout this spring as manager of the Boston Red Sox. A former manager of the Texas Rangers and New York Mets, he has since spent seven seasons managing in Japan and the last two years as an ESPN analyst.  2011-12-05T13:21:04+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:09:18Z An updated list of players and head coaches in the National Football League and Canadian Football League has been compiled, as we have done for a number of years. To see the current list, please click here. If you are aware of active players left off the list, please send them and their NIC fraternity affiliation to Jay Langhammer... 2011-11-28T13:09:18+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:03:26Z The Professional Football Researchers Association, in its publication The Coffin Corner, has announced its Hall of Very Good class of 2011. Among nine former pro football greats selected are two members of Sigma Chi fraternity: longtime Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Andy Russell, who went to the University of Missouri, and Lou Saban, who went to Indiana University before four years as player... 2011-11-28T13:03:26+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/795/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/795/#When:15:01:43Z Over the past two years, the North-American Interfraternity Conference has been advancing the message of what we have referred to as The Case for Fraternity Rights. The Case is an opportunity to have a new, productive, and data driven dialogue about the impact of fraternity membership on collegiate men.  As we continue engaging in this discourse with our partners throughout higher... General Information 2011-11-16T15:01:43+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:10:52Z Two members of NIC fraternities were big winners at the Country Music Awards show and several other Greeks were award nominees. Receiving the Vocal Group of the Year award was Lady Antebellum, featuring co-lead singer Charles Kelley, a Lambda Chi Alpha from Georgia. Also nominated in the same category was the Zac Brown Band, led byZac Brown, member of Kappa Alpha Order... 2011-11-14T13:10:52+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:53:13Z The nine page feature story in the November 7th issue of Sports Illustrated is on the brief life of one of Williams College's football greats, Mike Reily, whose number 50 jersey will be retired at the school's November 12th Homecoming game. Reily was a three-year starter at center and a third team small college All-American who was popular on campus and... 2011-11-03T11:53:13+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:16:19:53Z Maryland Senate Majority Leader, Robert J. Garagiola, member of Phi Kappa Psi, will run for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.  Garagiola served as chapter president and as a District Archon, one of six undergraduate national Phi Psi board members, during his time at Rutgers University.  He will run against incumbent Roscoe Bartlett, the second oldest serving member of the House of Representatives.  ... 2011-10-31T16:19:53+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:50:41Z Bo Van Pelt, a member of Sigma Chi at Oklahoma State University, won his first golf tournament since 2009 by birdying five of the last eight holes for a 7-under 64 to earn $1,300,000. His four-round total of 261 was 23 under par and included two 64's in the hot and humid conditions of Selangor, Malaysia. The second-year Asia Pacific event... 2011-10-31T14:50:41+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/787/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/787/#When:16:52:56Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference invites candidates to submit an application for one of three practicums available in the spring and/or summer of 2012.  The NIC is a trade association representing 75 International and National men's fraternities and each of the practicums will focus on specific areas related to the mission of the NIC which works to advocate, collaborate, and educate so... General Information 2011-10-26T16:52:56+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:09:49Z The PGA Tour's top golfer of the year, Luke Donald of Sigma Chi at Northwestern, ran off six consecutive birdies on the back nine Sunday and shot 64 to win the Children's Miracle Network Classic in Lake Buena, Florida. His winner's share of $846,000 bumped him up to $6,683,214 as the PGA Tour's top winner and he hopes to become the first player... 2011-10-24T18:09:49+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:47:59Z The 14th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded to Will Ferrell, a member of Delta Tau Delta at the University of Southern California, this past Sunday night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. On hand to honor their friend/colleague at the toast & roast were Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, John C. Reilly, Paul Rudd (a member of Sigma Nu at the... 2011-10-24T17:47:59+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:54:42Z The NIC's annual All-Fraternity All-American Football selections will be announced in several months after the bowl games conclude. To see the current list of nominees being considered, click here.There will be a separate first team for NCAA FBS/FCS schools and a first team for NCAA Division II/II & NAIA schools released on this website. Lengthy honorable mention lists of other standout... 2011-10-20T15:54:42+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:16:17Z At the PGA Tour's weekend tournament, The McGladrey Classic at St. Simons Island, GA, two players from NIC member groups tied for sixth place. Winning $125,000 each were Scott McCarron, a member of Beta Theta Pi at UCLA, and Kevin Streelman, a member of Delta Sigma Phi from Duke. McCarron's first round total of 64 was one of the tournament's lowest scores.  ... 2011-10-18T12:16:17+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:40:05Z The October 24th issue of Forbes features Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Duke University, in it's major eight page cover story titled "The Two Sides of Aubrey McClendon". Also on the newsstands is the November issue of Success magazine featuring Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, a member of Pi Lambda Phi from Indiana University. His eight page story is titled... 2011-10-17T14:40:05+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:17:05Z Northwestern Sigma Chi Luke Donald continued with a third place tie at the Tour Championship in Atlanta last weekend and now is the 2011 leading money winner on the PGA Tour.Through his latest high finish, his total PGA Tour earnings for the year are $5,837,214. Eighty-five men have now gone over the $1,000,000 million, including the following Greeks from NIC organizations:... 2011-09-30T11:17:05+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/764/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/764/#When:12:41:46Z Tweet   Last week, the NIC issued a Call to Action for fraternities. If you missed it, the video is posted here for your reference. This post, however, is about the response we've received. It is about the people that are answering the call to action. It is about the fraternity men and sorority women that are confronting... General Information 2011-09-23T12:41:46+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/763/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/763/#When:14:51:24Z As the picture above shows, today was one of those days that I needed some extra coffee to get me going.  We have all had those days, and there is nothing wrong with it. However, it makes me think of  How Full is Your Bucket, a book I read several years ago about bringing the best out of yourself and your... General Information 2011-09-22T14:51:24+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/759/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/759/#When:13:39:34Z So far this week, in our blogs about hazing in honor of National Hazing Prevention Week, NIC staff members have written about taking comfort in rituals (and Ritual), and how to order up the ideal fraternal cup o’ Joe. What happens, though, when you know exactly how you want your caffeinated cup of goodness, but what the barista... General Information 2011-09-21T13:39:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/758/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/758/#When:14:13:43Z What’s your Fraternal Coffee Order? General Information 2011-09-20T14:13:43+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:47:13Z The year's top Greek money earner on the PGA Tour, Luke Donald (Sigma Chi at Northwestern), had another high finish, placing fourth (10 under 274) and winning $384,000 at the BMW Championship in Lemont, Illinois. Placing ninth and earning $232,000 was Brandt Jobe (Beta Theta Pi at UCLA), who shot a low round of 64. 2011-09-20T11:47:13+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:46:53Z For the second straight year, Jim Parsons, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha at Houston, won the Emmy as Best Actor in The Big Bang Theory comedy series. Also winning the Emmy again for Oustanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series was Jon Stewart, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha at William & Mary, for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Other Greeks who were nominated... 2011-09-20T11:46:53+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/544/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/544/#When:19:29:56Z Take Comfort In Rituals. What do you think of when you see this picture? General Information 2011-09-19T19:29:56+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:31:21Z One of college football's greatest football coaches, Bobby Bowden, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha at Samford, has gone public on ABC's Good Morning America and in USA TODAY about his prostrate cancer treatment in the spring of 2007. The longtime Florida State head man, who won 377 games over his 44-year career, is now a spokesman for On The Line, a national prostate cancer... 2011-09-14T11:31:21+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:48:44Z The PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championship at Norton, Massachusetts wrapped up on Monday with three Greeks finishing among the top seven money winners. Tying for third place and a $416,000 paycheck each were Luke Donald (Sigma Chi at Northwestern University) and Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt University). Both shot a four round total of 271 strokes, 13 under par. Placing seventh with a... 2011-09-07T14:48:44+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:31:11Z New Football Book by Beta Theta Pi's Jim Dent is in Stores The latest work by Jim Dent, one of America's top football authors, is Courage Beyond the Game, which covers the short life of University of Texas safety Freddie Steinmark, who helped inspire the Longhorns to the 1969 national championship. Dent, a Beta Theta Pi from Southern Methodist University, researched... 2011-09-06T11:31:11+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:21:12Z PGA Tour's The Barclays in Edison, New Jersey, cancelled its final round because of Hurricane Irene's arrival so play was limited to 54 holes. Tying for third place with a 16 under total of 197 was Brandt Snedeker, a member of Kappa Alpha Order from Vanderbilt, who carded the tournament's low round of 61 on the last day. His blazing finish earned... 2011-08-30T11:21:12+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:27:27Z Quite a few singers and groups with ties to NIC member fraternities have released new compact discs over the summer months. In recent months, Radney Foster (Phi Gamma Delta at University of the South) reunited with former partner Bill Lloyd and created "It's Already Tomorrow" as Foster & Lloyd's first CD since the late 1980's. . Pop singer David Cook(Phi Sigma Kappa at the University... 2011-08-23T13:27:27+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:16:06:57Z TV icon and motion picture star Will Ferrell, a member of Delta Tau Delta at the University of Southern California, has been chosen as the 14th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and will be honored at Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center on Sunday, October 23rd. The televised event will feature other leading entertainers paying tribute to Ferrell and proceeds... 2011-08-12T16:06:57+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:30:45Z Tying for second place and winnings of $665,000 at the PGA Tour's Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio was 2011's leading Greek pro player Luke Donald, a Sigma Chi from Northwestern University. Also earning nice paychecks were Bo Van Pelt (Sigma Chi at Oklahoma State University), who won $75,250, and  Brandt Snedeker (Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt University), who added $64,500 to... 2011-08-09T11:30:45+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:52:28Z We are looking for applicants for the national Student Finance Committee of the Fraternity & Sorority PAC.   The Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC) was formed in 2005 by national fraternity and sorority leaders who wanted to support fraternity/.sorority members in Congress, our alumnae/alumni running for the first time, and other members of Congress that have supported issues that would improve the student fraternal experience. Today, we are the largest federal PAC focused... 2011-08-08T11:52:28+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:27:32Z With the end of the National Football League's lengthy strike, the new August 8th issue of Sports Illustrated features star defensive back Nnamdi Asomugha on its cover with the statement "Philly Lands the Biggest Prize". After he became a free agent in January, the strike's conclusion allowed the Philadelphia Eagles to sign Asomugha on July 29th to a five year, $60 million dollar contract. In 2009, the Oakland Raiders,... 2011-08-04T12:27:32+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/738/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/738/#When:12:04:06Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to report that 2011 has proven to be another record year for the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute and has shown that UIFI continues to be the premier undergraduate fraternity/sorority leadership development experience.  Ten national sessions were held on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.  Through these sessions, a total of 768 students representing 340... Educational Programs 2011-08-03T12:04:06+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:53:50Z At the U.S. Senior Open in Toledo, Ohio, golfer Hale Irwin, a member of Phi Gamma Delta from the University of Colorado, tied for fourth place with a 14-under four round total of 274 (including a third round 66). He earned $117,077 in his highest Champions Tour finish in several months. 2011-08-01T14:53:50+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/736/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/736/#When:13:18:47Z FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sid N. Dunn, AdministratorFraternity Executives Associationwww.fea-inc.com(317) 496-2411fea.inc@gmail.comJames R. "Jim" Estes honored for his overall service by the Fraternity Executives Association Kappa Alpha Order's 35th Knight Commander receives Distinguished Service AwardCarmel, Indiana (FEA) July 18, 2011 - The Fraternity Executives Association is proud to announce that James R. "Jim" Estes is the 2011 recipient of the... General Information 2011-07-21T13:18:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/733/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/733/#When:19:10:59Z University of Alabama President Dr. Robert E. Witt The Awards Luncheon at the Annual Meeting of the North American Interfraternity in early April took on a flair of crimson, as the University of Alabama was recognized with two separate awards.  Founded in 1909, the North-American Interfraternity Conference is the trade association representing international and national men's fraternities.  Through advocacy, collaboration, and education, the... General Information 2011-07-14T19:10:59+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/732/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/732/#When:17:50:11Z INDIANAPOLIS, IN (7/13/11) -- The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wade Lowhorn to its staff as Director of Public Policy effective August 1, 2011. Lowhorn's professional experience with government agencies, legislative affairs, advocacy management, and regulatory compliance will be a great asset in shaping this new public policy position to advance the fraternal industry. Lowhorn... General Information 2011-07-13T17:50:11+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/730/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/730/#When:13:07:42Z Reposted from the Herald Times: In honor of the 100th anniversary of the first African-American fraternity founded at Indiana University, Mayor Mark Kruzan deemed Thursday Kappa Alpha Psi Day in Bloomington. And during the opening ceremony of the fraternity's Centennial Pilgrimage at Dunn Meadow, Kruzan presented the organization with a commemorative plaque and commended the fraternity on its dedication to achievement... General Information 2011-07-11T13:07:42+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:08:20Z The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame has chosen Dr. Archie Roberts, a member of Alpha Chi Rho from Columbia University, as its 2011 recipient of the organization's Distinguished American Award. The NFF first bestowed the award in 1966 and Roberts, a prominent heart surgeon, is the 40th recipient of the award. After performing over 4,000 open-heart surgeries, he... 2011-07-06T12:08:20+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:44:53Z Internship Notice Patton Boggs LLP is seeking dedicated students with an interest in public policy and government relations to fill unpaid internship positions for the fall of 2011. Patton Boggs LLP is consistently ranked as the top government relations firm in Washington, DC with a reputation for cutting-edge advocacy before Congress and the Executive branch. As an AMLAW 100 firm, Patton... 2011-06-28T17:44:53+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:13:30Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce its 2011 selections from all divisions of the NCAA and NAIA. Included among our first and second All-American teams are Division III All-Americans, statistically-ranked leaders in batting average, home runs and strikeouts plus players selected in the major league baseball draft. Click here to view the selections. Nominations were provided by... 2011-06-28T15:13:30+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:09:29Z   INDIANAPOLIS (6/14/11) -- The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce that, effective June 20, Mr. Jameson Root will join the staff as Director of Fraternity Advancement.  Root joins the NIC after serving for two years in residence life at Babson College.  His education and experience includes a Masters degree in Education from Harvard University, extensive volunteer roles across... 2011-06-15T17:09:29+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:02:31Z Helping lead the Dallas Mavericks to their first National Basketball Association championship after 31 seasons in the league were owner Mark Cuban, a member of Pi Lambda Phi from Indiana University, forward Brian Cardinal, a member of Theta Chi at Purdue and the team's director of basketball development Rolando Blackman, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi from Kansas State University. Meeting the Mavericks in... 2011-06-15T12:02:31+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:42:47Z Winning his first PGA Champions Tour since 2006 was Bob Gilder, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon from Arizona State, who rolled in a 30-foot birdie on the 18th hole at the Principal Charity Classic at West Des Moines, Iowa. His three round score of 199 (68-66-65) gave him a payday of $258,750. Tying for second place at PGA's The Memorial in... 2011-06-07T13:42:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:08:30Z A playoff victory at the BMW European PGA Championship over Memorial weekend has elevated Luke Donald, a member of Sigma Chi at Northwestern University, to the number one ranking as the world's top player. The Englishman beat out Lee Westwood, who was ranked number one, with an approach shot within a few feet of the cup before Westwood sent his shot into... 2011-05-31T14:08:30+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:07:14Z The National Football Foundation has announced its Bowl SubDivision Hall of Fame Class for 2011. Selected were the following players from NIC member fraternities: End Carlos Alvarez, Alpha Tau Omega from the University of FloridaFullback Bill Enyart, Phi Gamma Delta from Oregon State UniversityHalfback Eddie George, Kappa Alpha Psi from Ohio State UniversityQuarterback Sandy Stephens, Alpha Phi Alpha from the University of MinnesotaLinebacker Darryl Talley, Kappa Alpha... 2011-05-26T15:07:14+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:43:32Z At the 136th running of the Preakness Stakes, Bob Baffert, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon from University of Arizona, saw his horse, Shackleford, lead wire-to-wire to beat Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom. Baffert, one of the top trainers in the United States, previously saw his horse finish fourth at the Derby and will watch Shackleford shoot for a second straight win at the Belmont... 2011-05-26T14:43:32+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:00:44:51Z The NIC is taking nominations of leading players and head coaches to be considered for the 2011 All-Fraternity All-American Team, which will be announced on this website in June following the College World Series. Please send names, schools and fraternity affiliations to Jay Langhammer at Jlangha132@aol.com. Players and head coaches from all NCAA and NAIA schools are eligible and nominattions are... 2011-05-14T00:44:51+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:47:21Z The recent National Football League draft of college football stars saw six Greeks from NIC member fraternities selected. In the fourth round, Lehigh offensive lineman Will Rackley of Delta Upsilon was chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fourth round picks were Miami FL linebacker Colin McCarthy of Pi Kappa Alpha, chosen by the Tennessee Titans, and Stanford fullback Owen Marecic of Delta Tau Delta, who went to the Cleveland Browns. Selected... 2011-05-12T18:47:21+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/712/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/712/#When:13:51:31Z   Kristin Fouts named Director of the Coalition Assessment Project  The Fraternity & Sorority Coalition partners, including the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, the National Panhellenic Conference, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the North-American Interfraternity Conference, announce that Kristin Fouts has been selected to serve as the Director of the Coalition Assessment Project.  Kristin has... General Information 2011-05-10T13:51:31+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/711/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/711/#When:14:40:39Z In the historic aftermath of a devastating tornado in Alabama, it didn't take long for sorority women and fraternity men to gather forces and roll up their sleeves. "It's just like an assembly line here," said Ashley Getwan, a Chi Omega who is behind the scenes promoting an all-out online presence on Facebook, Twitter and with the UA... General Information 2011-05-04T14:40:39+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:48:20Z   In the historic aftermath of a devastating tornado in Alabama, it didn't take long for sorority women and fraternity men to gather forces and roll up their sleeves. "It's just like an assembly line here," said Ashley Getwan, a Chi Omega who is behind the scenes promoting an all-out online presence on Facebook, Twitter and with the UA... 2011-05-04T13:48:20+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:52:47Z The NIC announces that a search is underway for the Director of Public Policy and Director of Fraternity Advancement positions.  Visit www.nicindy.org/blog to learn more about the positions including expectations, qualifications, and application deadlines. 2011-04-28T13:52:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/708/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/708/#When:13:45:34Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference invites candidates to submit an application for the Director of Fraternity Advancement Position.  The director’s position will concentrate on advancing the growth of the fraternity movement through project based initiatives.  This dynamic position will have significant interaction with the rest of the NIC professional staff position. The Director of Fraternity Advancement will be based at the NIC headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.  General Information 2011-04-28T13:45:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/707/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/707/#When:13:39:08Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference invites candidates to submit an application for the Director of Public Policy position.  This position will concentrate on enhancing the environment in which fraternities operate by guiding campus advocacy efforts for the NIC.  The Director of Public Policy will be a senior level position, based at the NIC headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.  General Information 2011-04-28T13:39:08+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:19:36:30Z After four years at the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and NIC Foundation (NICF), Benjamin Pendry will depart June 30, 2011.   "Ben has been very effective in building relationships within the NIC's multiple constituencies.  Through his work he has also advanced NIC Standards compliance at the campus and national level.," said Pete Smithhisler, CEO and president of the NIC.  "Ben has... 2011-04-27T19:36:30+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:01:15:47Z Brandt Snedeker, a member of Kappa Alpha Order at Vanderbilt University, rallied from six shots behind and beat Luke Donald, Sigma Chi from Northwestern University in a playoff at The Heritage event at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. For Snederker, it was his first $1,000,000 payday and kept Englishman Donald from becoming the number one golfer in the world ranking had he... 2011-04-26T01:15:47+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:25:32Z The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce the members of the 2011 All Fraternity Basketball team.  The team can be viewed by clicking here.  Statistics and names were compiled throughout the season by NIC sports director Jay Langhammer.  Jay can be reached via email at jlangha132@aol.com 2011-04-18T14:25:32+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/702/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/702/#When:21:56:09Z Join us for this educational webinar that will give you answers and ideas to many questions that exist about social media and how it can be used for organizations - and particularly fraternities. Andy Huston, Director of Member Services, will be the presenter. General Information 2011-04-06T21:56:09+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:16:10:55Z The 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards show in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday night saw two Greeks win three awards. Charles Kelley, a Lambda Chi Alpha from University of Georgia, and his group, Lady Antebellum, won Vocal Group of the Year honors and Album of the Year for "Need You Now." Winning the Vocal Event of the Year category was Zac... 2011-04-05T16:10:55+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:23:34Z The PGA Tour Anold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida ended Sunday afternoon with Steve Marino, a Beta Theta Pi from the University of Virginia, finishing in second place by just one stroke. His seven-under 281 total over four rounds earned him $648,000 on the way to his best year yet on the PGA Tour. 2011-03-28T18:23:34+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:16:07:15Z   The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Awards of Distinction.  The Awards will be presented in three categories at the NIC Annual Meeting on April 10, 2011 in Washington, DC.  The Undergraduate Award of Distinction seeks to recognize the fraternity man who has found in his experience an outlet for developing... 2011-03-22T16:07:15+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:16:05:00Z   INDIANAPOLIS (3/22/11) - Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Chi, and the University of Alabama Fraternity Community along with President Dr. Robert E Witt will be honored with the 2011 North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) Laurel Wreath Award for their industry leading initiatives that have advanced the fraternal movement.  The awards will be presented at the NIC Annual Meeting in Washington,... 2011-03-22T16:05:00+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:15:55:30Z INDIANAPOLIS (3/22/11) - The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is pleased to announce the presentation of the Gold and Silver Medals at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.  As one of the oldest traditions in the interfraternal world, the presentation of the Gold Medal dates back nearly 70 years.  It is presented for lifelong service to the interfraternal community... 2011-03-22T15:55:30+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:20:21:50Z Brad Lambert, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon from Kansas State University, has been chosen as UNC-Charlotte's first head coach. The school will have two seasons to recruit players before the team's first NCAA game in 2013. Lambert was a defensive back at Kansas State before serving on the coaching staffs at Oklahoma, Marshall, Georgia and Wake Forest, where he was defensive... 2011-03-10T20:21:50+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:11:47:11Z Eight men have been announced as the newest members of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame and two are alumni of NIC member fraternities. Longtime head coach Eddie Sutton, a member of Sigma Chi at Oklahoma State, was the first coach to take four schools--Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State--to the NCAA tournament. He had an 804-328 record over 36... 2011-03-04T11:47:11+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:23:58:50Z In Marana, Arizona over the weekend, Northwestern Sigma Chi Luke Donald, who has high finishes in PGA Tour events for years, won the Accenture WGC Match Play Championship. Because of the match play format, his performance was so dominant that he never played the 18th hole. In fact, he only played 89 holes in six matches and never trailed in... 2011-03-01T23:58:50+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/686/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/686/#When:20:02:57Z 3/1/11 --   The North-American Interfraternity Conference is pleased to announce that a record number of individuals have applied to serve as a Facilitator or Intern for the 2011 Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI).  NIC President and CEO, Pete Smithhisler states "All of us at the NIC are extremely grateful for the support that so many of our interfraternal friends and colleagues continually... General Information, Educational Programs 2011-03-01T20:02:57+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:00:38:01Z The Professional Football Researchers Association has announced the selection of 10 former pro stars to join their Hall of Very Good, which honors outstanding players who have not yet been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The newest PFRA class include four men who became members of NIC member fraternities: longtime NFL head coach Don Coryell, a member of Beta Theta Pi... 2011-02-24T00:38:01+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:03:01:51Z The College Baseball Foundation has announced the 2011 class for induction into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame in Lubbock, Texas. Included among the seven men to be inducted is shortstop Dick Groat, a member of Sigma Chi at Duke University who was a two-time All-American selection in 1951-52 for the Blue Devils. A two sport star, he also earned All-American honors in... 2011-02-22T03:01:51+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:03:00:17Z The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced their 2011 finalists for induction. Dick Motta, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha from Utah State University, had a career  in the National Basketball Association that spanned 25 years and he ranks among the all-time top ten in coaching victories. His teams were the Chicago Bulls (1969-1976), Washington Bullets (1977-80), Dallas Mavericks (1981-87,... 2011-02-22T03:00:17+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:02:11:28Z With the 2011 college basketball season heading toward the Final Four, the NIC is taking nominations for its annual All-Fraternity All-American Team. Check out who has already been nominated via this link. 2011-02-22T02:11:28+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:18:58Z The February 16th edition of The Wall Street Journal features a story titled "How Texas Basketball Rose From the Dust", with a sub heading "Thriving College Teams Should Thank Mr. Kunstadt". The feature references Mike Kunstadt(Texas Tech University, 1964), who has been a leading expert on high school basketball talent for many years and is a past president of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. He... 2011-02-18T17:18:58+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/679/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/679/#When:19:54:49Z   Patton Boggs LLP is the NIC's partner for legislative affairs in DC. Each April, Patton Boggs coordinates the Hill Visits associated with the NIC Annual Meeting.  The firm is seeking dedicated students with an interest in public policy and government relations to fill unpaid internship positions for the summer of 2011. Patton Boggs LLP is consistently ranked as the... General Information 2011-02-16T19:54:49+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:14:42:16Z The February 18th issue of Entertainment Weekly features a four page story on famed motion picture director Tom Shadyac, a member of Sigma Chi from the University of Virginia, titled "What Ever Happened to Tom Shadyac?". After directing major films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar and Bruce Almighty, he was in a 2007 bicycle accident... 2011-02-16T14:42:16+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:03:16:06Z Less than a month after tying for second at the Sony Open, University of Virginia Beta Theta Pi Steve Marino has earned another big payday on the PGA Tour. At the PGA Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California, he tied for fourth place and won $277,200, running his two tourney total to more than $761,000. 2011-02-16T03:16:06+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:12:33:48Z Charles Kelley, a Lambda Chi Alpha from Georgia, and his group, Lady Antebellum, were among the big winners at Sunday night's Grammy Awards telecast from Los Angeles. He was one of four writers on "Need You Now", which won Grammys for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Country Performance by a Duo or Group. Jon Stewart, a Pi... 2011-02-15T12:33:48+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:13:40:32Z The nominations committee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio has selected Les Richter, a member of Phi Gamma Delta from the University of California-Berkeley, for posthumous induction into the Hall on August 6th. A standout linebacker and kicker for the Los Angeles Rams from 1954 through 1962, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl eight times and... 2011-02-11T13:40:32+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/674/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/674/#When:13:39:45Z Are You Ready   ...To Be a Better Leader? ...For More From Your Fraternity / Sorority Experience? If you think so,  then we want you to attend the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute. UIFI is the premier leadership program for fraternity men and sorority women. At UIFI, students from across North America come together to develop the awareness, motivation, and skills necessary to... General Information, Educational Programs 2011-02-09T13:39:45+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/671/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/671/#When:15:56:48Z When reality is stretched to the point of breaking, not a single soul seems served. And when a film is made into a "thriller" based on the most far-fetched plot imaginable, it degrades, demeans and desensitizes. The latest assault on fraternities and fraternity life does wear thin. It wears thin on the patience of hundreds of thousands of honorable men. Absurdity,... General Information 2011-02-08T15:56:48+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:53:08Z Sunday's 45th Super Bowl Game in Arlington, Texas will see Greek executives, players and coaches on both sides of the field. Serving as President/CEO of the Green Bay Packers is former NFL player Mark Murphy, a Theta Chi from Colgate. The Packers' defensive coordinator is Dom Capers, a member of Alpha Tau Omega from Mount Union, while the club's offensive coordinator is Joe Philbin,... 2011-02-01T17:53:08+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:17:01:39Z In a loosely-played, high scoring game, the National Football Conference All-Stars beat the American Football Conference All-Stars, 55-41. Seeing action for the winning NFL squad were Saints quarterback Drew Brees, a member of Sigma Chi at Purdue; nose tackle Jay Ratliff, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha from Auburn; and deep snapper Zak DeOssie, a Theta Delta Chi from Brown. Kicking... 2011-01-31T17:01:39+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:20:01:41Z Over the last two weekends, six Greek football standouts from the 2010 season played in the two major all-star games for college seniors. On January 22nd, the East-West Game took place in Orlando, FL with the East winning, 25-8. Playing for the East squad was offensive tackle Will Rackley, a Delta Upsilon from Lehigh University. Seeing action for the West squad were... 2011-01-30T20:01:41+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news http://www.nicindy.org//greek-news}#When:18:01:41Z In mid-January, seventeen finalists were announced as candidates for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class for 2011. The senior committee selected Les Richter, a member of Phi Gamma Delta at California-Berkeley as one of its two candidates. The other two Greeks from the modern-era finalists are both members of Alpha Phi Alpha: DE/LB Chris Doleman from the University of Pittsburgh and DE Charles... 2011-01-26T18:01:41+00:00 http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/656/ http://www.nicindy.org/blog/comments/656/#When:19:17:32Z Fraternity and sorority alumni compose 23% of the US House and 41% of the US Senate. Here is the complete list of Greeks that serve in the 112th Congress as well as new Greek Governors. Senate Lamar Alexander (R-TN/Sigma Chi)Kelly Ayotte (R-NH/Delta Gamma) John Barrasso (R-WY/Phi Kappa Tau)Max Baucus (D-MT/Sigma Alpha Epsilon)
Michael Bennet (D-CO/Beta Theta Pi)Roy Blunt (R-MO/Kappa Alpha Order)
Barbara Boxer... General Information 2011-01-25T19:17:32+00:00