by Haley Cahill-Teubert I was working on an entirely different blog piece earlier in the week that lead me to Google: “Characteristics of Type A personality”. Here is the result: (Side note: Can my fellow Type A friends agree that “hostile” and “aggressive” aren’t the most flattering of adjectives to describe us?) I did a Read More
by Alonzo Cee As some would say, joining culturally-based fraternal organizations is a serious matter. A sentiment that can sometimes reside in the fear of having folks join for the wrong reasons. And this fear is legitimate for organizations that are smaller compared to their historically white counterparts. To also be tied to a long Read More
by Matt Mattson “I can’t wait for recruitment to be over!” Have you ever said that? Have you ever heard a member exclaim it? I mean, I get it. I get the sentiment. If you can get through recruitment you can get to the fun stuff of fraternity and sorority. But I’ll be honest, I Read More
by Haley Cahill-Teubert When I went through recruitment, EVERYONE talked about how fabulous Bid Day would be. From my recruitment counselor to the women in each sorority, everyone was so hyped up for Bid Day. I’m not sure if it was because it meant tons of new women would be joining each chapter, or because Read More
by Matt Mattson So many fraternities and sororities use “tabling” as a marketing/recruitment/promotional tactic. It can be AWESOME when done right. But some tabling approaches are meh while others drive results. This is meant to be the ultimate resource to do tabling right for fraternities and sororities! First things first. Download and read this practical instructional resource on tabling, Read More
This is more than just a friendship club. This sisterhood thing. This brotherhood thing. This fraternity/sorority thing… it is a life-changing gift. It’s way more than a friendship club. Let me explain. “We are more.” That’s the best, most succinct, most all-encompassing, and – the more you let it sink in – the most Read More
by Dr. Colleen Coffey-Melchiorre Have you ever stopped to think about why you love fraternity and sorority life so much? Seriously, it is a profound question to consider. If you’re reading this blog right now, it is likely you’ve got a deep love for your chapter, community, and perhaps even the entire fraternity/sorority experience. Maybe Read More
by Haley Cahill-Teubert I dreamed of living in a large city as long as I can remember. From birth to 21, I lived in small towns and I fantasized about something bigger. So when I graduated college, I packed my boxes, loaded up my 2003 Honda and drove until I reached my destination: Nashville, Tennessee. Read More
by Hailey M. Mangrum Let’s play a scenario. Person 1: Hi, welcome to Starbucks, what can we brew fresh for you? (or whatever they actually say) Person 2: Ahh, yes. I see you have this drink called Latte XYZ – what’s in it? Is it good? Person 1: For more information on all Read More
by Matt Farrell Have you found yourself asking: is formal fraternity recruitment the answer, or the problem? You’re not alone if your interfraternity council is asking this. At Phired Up, we see countless campuses debating this question across our national travels. It’s easy to poke holes in both sides of the question. This makes the Read More