About Fraternity & Sorority Life at Buffalo State College
Opportunities for Involvment through Greek Life:
The following opportunities allow Greek Students to maximize their involvement within the community.
Fraternial Excellence Institute:
FEI is a leadership conference sponsered by University of Rochester and RIT and other Western New York colleges. This leadership conference is for current Greek students. It is designed to help Greek students grow their leadership abilities, skills, and strengths. This conference is held in the beginning of the spring Semester. For more information please visit the Student Life Office.
Buffalo Kids News Day:
This year's Buffalo Kids News Day is Tuesday, April 26th, 2011. On this day, our entire Greek Life community volunteers to help sell a special Kids Day edition of the Buffalo News. All proceeds from the sale goes to Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Since this event started in Buffalo in 1983, Buffalo State's Greek Community has been a proud and active participant in this philanthropy. For more information, please visit the Student Life Office.
Inter Greek Assocaition Executive Board:
The Inter Greek Association at Buffalo State College is the student run governing body of Greeks. Every recognized organization should have one voting delegate that participates in the IGA's meetings, committees, and events. The Executive Board of IGA is voted upon by the delegates. Any active Greek in a recognized organization may run for a member of the Executive Board of IGA.
Take Back The Night:
Take Back The Night is a large scale event designed to raise awareness of sexual violence and empower the campus community to take a stand against it. This event coordinated by students, faculty, and staff highlights inspirational student performances focusing on the significance of sexual violence in our society. Student performances will include poetry, interpertive dances, skits, music, survivor stories, candle light vigil, and more. Take Back The Night is a facinating event that attracts hundreds of students, faculty, and staff. Last year, of 400 people were in attendence and we expect to have more this year. In addition, this event received media coverage on the local news stations which showcased Buffalo State College's dedication and support to sexual violence issues on campus.