If fraternities and sororities areall Greekto West Virginia University students, they will want to make plans to attendMeet the Greeksfrom 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, on the Mountainlair Plaza green (Lair Ballrooms in case of rain).

Organized by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils,Meet the Greeksa new WVU traditionis an opportunity for freshmen and other students to learn more about the academic, leadership, philanthropic and social opportunities the Greek system has to offer.

Fraternity and sorority members will meet with students interested in joining a Greek organization, and there will be free hot dogs and soft drinks, plus music and entertainment provided by WVAQ radio.

Speakers will be D.J. Casto, student body president; Ron Justice, assistant dean of students and Greek adviser; Whitney Cain, student Board of Governors Greek liaison; and Panhellenic and Interfraternity presidentsall of whom can provide useful information about various aspects of Greek life.

Special guests include WVU President David C. Hardesty Jr., a n alumnus of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, and his wife, Susan, national chair of the Mountaineer Parents Club and an alumna of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Some 1,400 students make up WVU s 15 fraternities, eight sororities, and seven historically African-American fraternities and sororities. Members are campus leaders, community volunteers and scholars.

In addition, WVU Greek organizations raise more than $20,000 annually for various charities, ranging from local organizations such as the Monongalia County Alzheimers Association and the WVU Childrens Hospital to national organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Childrens Miracle Network.

Each year, WVU names outstanding Greek organizations. Taking top honors last year were Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Chi fraternity. Outstanding Greek woman and man were Arianna Orpello of Chi Omega sorority and Brendan Ruppert of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

More on the Net:http://www.wvu.edu/~greek/