Fraternity & Sorority Life

This past year the Epsilon Rho chapter of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority was recognized at the international level at the DPhiE International Leadership Forum hosted in Chicago, Illinois. The organization also had a member attend the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Annual Conference.

International Leadership Forum: ILF is a biennial gathering of hundreds of sisters all around the world that come together to celebrate their sisterhood. Here, DPhiE of Hofstra received an award for “Outstanding New Member Program,” recognizing the dedication of the chapter into the new member education program.

Northeast Greek Leadership Association: NGLA offered an educational experience that provided leaders with inspirations, hope, and vision to navigate the world. At the conference, participants were able to choose from 100+ hours of programming including Keynote Addresses.

The Epsilon Rho chapter of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority is honored to have been recognized for their hard work and grateful for the opportunities granted to them to continue growing and learning. The chapter is excited to see all they accomplish in the coming year and beyond. To stay updated on events and DPhiE in general, follow @dphiehofstra on instagram.

On November 23, 2024, the Omega Beta Chapter of Theta Tau hosted its annual Friendsgiving Potluck, an event aimed at fostering community, gratitude, and camaraderie among its members. Held at a member’s residence, the Friendsgiving brought together 14 members of the chapter to share a meal, enjoy games, and reflect on their shared experiences.

The event featured a diverse array of dishes, contributed by attendees. The potluck highlighted the talents and generosity of the chapter, with members coming together to create a warm and festive atmosphere.

After the meal, members participated in interactive games that encouraged teamwork, laughter, and light-hearted competition. These activities not only provided entertainment but also strengthened the bonds within the group.

“With the semester winding down, its nice to get together with the other members away from campus and share a meal and play some games,” said Joshua Albin the Vice Regent of the chapter.

Theta Tau remains committed to fostering a strong sense of community among its members, providing opportunities for connection and personal growth.

Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. Hofstra University Charter hosted their fourth annual stroll competition at Hofstra University on November 23rd, 2024, at HofUSA. The event included a huge crowd full of students, alumni and other fraternities and sororities. The competition featured teams from different universities where they brought their energy and creativity to the stage. The evening included showcase performances alongside the stroll performances. With the combined efforts of four wonderful judges, first place, runner up and fan favorite were announced at the end of the night. To stay up to date with what Delta Phi Omega is doing you can follow them @dpo_hofstra on social media platforms and @hofstragreeks for community-wide updates!

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Phi Alpha Delta broke two recruitment records. We held our first in-person initiation since COVID! We also initiated a class of 18 members this fall, a feat of PAD! Our last fall recruitment had a class of 12 and Spring 2024 had a class of 15.

This new class is also our most involved from the start line! Immediately after initiation, these new members were eager to take onpositions of leadership, many of them running for chair positions and sharing new ideas to strengthen the chapter. Looking forward to this era!

This semester the Theta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi hosted their annual Hoops for Heart event, partnering with various campus organizations and sports teams to raise $3,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation in support of women’s heart health. The chapter collaborated with East Meadow’s Burger City, which donated a portion of its profits for the week to the foundation.

To promote the event, Alpha Phi sisters completed the following:

• Student Center Tabling – Alpha Phi sold tickets to Hofstra students and community members to encourage their attendance at the event as well as participating in it.
• Raffle Baskets – The event featured raffles baskets created by Alpha Phi that were distributed to attendees as part of the fundraising efforts.
• Social Media Promotion – Leading up to the event Alpha Phi utilized social media, GetInvolvedHU, and other platforms to promote the event and reach broader audiences.

Hoops for Heart brought together a diverse group of students, organizations, and faculty members who came to watch and support. Hoops for Heart is one of three successful philanthropic events Alpha Phi hosts annually, alongside the Mr. Heartthrob Pageant Show and the Red Dress Gala. These events consistently draw family, friends, and members of the Hofstra community, reflecting the chapter's deep commitment to philanthropy. Alpha Phi takes pride in its exceptional efforts to make a positive impact and remains dedicated to supporting women’s heart health.

The fraternity and sorority life community at Hofstra University is proud of the exceptional efforts from the Theta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi and look forward to all their accomplishments this upcoming year. To stay connected with Alpha Phi, you can follow them @alphaphihu on social media and be up to date with fraternity and sorority news though @hofstragreeks on social media.

This past year the New York Kappa chapter of Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity was recognized at the national level for their hard work and success this past year. The organization was awarded six (6) awards in total, and they were: Excellence in Risk Prevention, Excellence in New Member Retention, Outstanding Chapter Excellence Award Gold Star, Excellence in General Headquarters (GHQ) Reporting, Chapter Academic Award, and the Hayward S. Biggers Excellence Award. 
The chapter successfully executed the following to receive recognition:

• Excellence in Risk Prevention – Before any major events that are hosted by the organization, there is a review of risk management procedures and problem-solving strategies for the instance an injury occurs.
• Excellence in New Member Retention – The organization received this award for initiating potential new members at a 100% success rate.
• Outstanding Chapter Excellence Award Gold Star – This is the highest recognition a Phi Delta Theta chapter can receive which means the organizations hit all the event, reporting, and academic standards GHQ requires.
• Excellence in GHQ Reporting – The organization reported double the amount of fundraising, brotherhood, and alumni events this previous year.
• Chapter Academic Award – The organization's GPA average surpassed the International Phi Delta Theta average across all chapters.
• Hayward S. Biggers Excellence Award – This award is presented for Phi Delta Theta chapters who follow and perform Phi Delta Theta’s ritual on a bi-weekly basis.

The fraternity and sorority life community at Hofstra University is proud of the exceptional efforts from the New York Kappa chapter of Phi Delta Theta and look forward to all their accomplishments this upcoming year. To stay connected with Phi Delta Theta, you can follow them @phideltnyk on social media and be up to date with fraternity and sorority news though @hofstragreeks on social media.

Just recently Alpha Phi Omega at Hofstra University came together for one of their philanthropic events this semester to collect donations for a local elementary school in the community. Alpha Phi Omega wanted to help support teachers who are often required to purchase teaching supplies out of their own personal funding and Alpha Phi Omega was looking to eliminate that barrier for the teachers at California Avenue Elementary School.
In total Alpha phi Omega donated over 40 school supply items to California Avenue Elementary School. Here were some of the items donated:

• 26 Packs of Crayons
• 3 Packs of Expo Markers
• 6 Packs of Colored Markers
• 12 Packs of Glue
• 2 Packs of Glue Sticks

All items were donated through drives within the organization from its members who were more than happy to they could assist the local community with their efforts. The fraternity and sorority life community at Hofstra University is proud of the exceptional efforts from the Alpha Phi Omega chapter at Hofstra University and look forward to all their accomplishments this upcoming year. To stay connected with Alpha Phi Omega, you can follow them @apohofstra on social media and be up to date with fraternity and sorority news though @hofstragreeks on social media.