The Red and Black

September 18th, 2007

For The Cause

It’s that time of year again. Tate is swarming with students giving out free ice pops, fliers by the dozen and the occasional sky diving cow. We walk through this campus center, head down, trying not to make eye contact with the people trying to attract us to whatever organization they represent, but every so often — oops!– they catch us. “Sign up for Dance Marathon! Definately be a UGA Hero. And, also, you really should try out Relay for Life.” Georgia has no lack of organizations kicking off the ‘07-’08 school year and seeking fresh, new philanthropists.

This means to me that those of us here at this University have no excuse for not giving a little something back. Next time you’re walking through Tate, stop and talk to whoever is standing there instead of rushing by. Let’s be honest, you really aren’t that eager to get to your chemistry lecture.

Check out UGA Heros, Dance Marathon and Relay for Life on their Web sites to find out what they are all about. Applications, registration information and much more is right at your fingertips.

I realize this is a Greek life blog, and I also realize these organizations are in no way exclusive to the Greek community. But I’m proud of the fact that many Greek students DO take part in these philanthropies, and I encourage everyone to keep up the amazing work, whether it be For The Kids, For a Cure or for the quality of life of a child with AIDS.

If these three organizations aren’t quite your thing, go and find one of the dozens of other fantastic philanthropies present at the University and get involved. Join a committee, help put up fliers, and who knows? Maybe one day soon you’ll be one of those people standing in Tate, trying to catch the eye of the unassuming passerby.

Also, keep an eye out for these annual Greek events that are quickly approaching:
Pi Kappa Phi’s War of the Roses
Delta Sigma Phi’s Miss Sorority Row
Gamma Phi Beta’s Chili Cook-off
Delta Zeta’s Wing Bash

Dates and more information coming soon!

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