The Panhellenic Pulse

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The Panhellenic Pulse
November 2005
Vol. 1 Issue 6
www.ubcsororities.com
Chapters at a Glance A?? has been active
at the Ronald McDonald house pumpkin carving with
the kids for Halloween. Members also volunteered
at the annual Ronald McDonald House of Stars
Gala. They are proud of placing 1st at the
Amazing Maze Challenge. Thanks so much to all
those who contributed to our Wish Foundation
drive! ?F had a successful Founder's
day tea celebrating with parents and alumnae. The
dodgeball team Alpha Phi-ver had lots of fun as
the season comes to a close. They participated
in Phi Delta Thetas philanthropy and two blood
drives. Lastly, they and their dates had a blast
at their closed party. GF? has had
great month with their first place finish in both
Great Trek and Gladiator, a successful bake sale,
and memorable semi-formal. They are looking
forward to hosting the third annual Mr. Greek UBC
pageant on November 24th! Come out and support
their philanthropy! ?G would like to
announce the engagement of Miry Zeldis to the
Delta Kappa Epsilon president, Roberto Valente.
The first annual Delta Gambling raised 340 for
the CNIB! They are looking forward to initiating
their 17 wonderful new members on the 26th
followed by our Holiday Dinner fundraiser on
November 27th! ??G sends congratulations to
their 15 new initiates! They had an amazing
I-Week and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know
their traveling LC.  They are also looking
forward to their upcoming semi-formal with Kappa
Alpha Theta. These updates are brought to you
by the Sorority Delegates!
Hardly imaginable that the term is almost
over, there are some wonderful events that
everyone just cannot miss! Exciting events
are covered in this issue, so even though youll
be writing those seemingly never-ending term
papers and assignments, be sure to take the time
out and enjoy these memorable times! Fraternally,
Michelle Yung Vice President Public Relations
Scholarship Update Thanks to everyone for
coming out to the Panhellenic Alcohol Awareness
Workshop!  Constable Saguri and Alia from the
Wellness Centre both said they had a great time
joining us!  Please remember that
Scholarship Programming forms are due in hard
copy to me by November 20th.  Don't forget that
the winning chapter receives a pizza party during
the exam period!  Also a big
congratulations to all the Order of Omega
initiates.  Finally, good luck everyone with all
your papers and studies this month!Jessica
Erickson PH Scholarship Chair

• VANCOUVER VOTES
• November 19 City of Vancouver 2005 General Local
  Election
• 1 Mayor
• 10 Councillors
• 7 Park Commissioners
• 9 School Trustees
• For more information go to vancouver.ca/vote

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Songfest! Order of Omega is presenting once
again their fifth annual, much-anticipated
Songfest on November 30, 2005! Songfest is the
exciting opportunity for Fraternity and Sorority
members to showcase their talented men and women
in orchestrated song and dance for charitable
cause a great break between end of classes and
the end of term exams. All proceeds from
Songfest are donated to the Burn Fund charity.
Watch out for live singing, intricate dance
routines, and stunning costumes to hit the Norm
theatre!!
November is Womens History Month! Did you know
that these amazing women are members of your
sorority? Mildred Tuttle Axton was the first
woman in Civilian Pilot Training Program in 1940,
served as WASP WWII test pilot, and was the first
woman to fly a B-29 1944 (???) Margaret Moffat
Toy founded Meals on Wheels (?G?) Shirley Pugh
McLoughlin was the first woman leader of the
Liberal Party in Canada (?F) Susan Nattrass was
named Canada's best athlete, male or female,
amateur or professional, in 1981 (?G) Judith Lynn
Martin was the U.S. Secretary of Labor
(GF?) Laura Bush is the First Lady (??T) Laurie
Smith is the designer on Trading Spaces (??G)
Do you have news you would like to share?! If
there is anything you want Panhellenic to know
about just email it to vppr_at_ubcsororities.com and
it will show up in the next Panhellenic Pulse!
Have you thought about what you could donate for
the Panhellenic Art Auction? Showcase your
talent!
Law and Business Night On January 16, 2006
Panhellenic presents an assortment of speakers
including some from the lawfirm Borden Ladner
Gervais, as well as the marketing head from
Molson. This event is open to everyone! Contact
Jessica Erickson at scholarship_at_ubcsororities.com
for more information.

• Whats Upcoming!
• Panhellenic Progressive Dinner November 16
• Gamma Phi Mr. Greek UBC November 25
• Order of Omega Songfest December 2
• Panhellenic Study Night December 14
• IFC End of Term Bar Party December 21

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December 6th CommemorationCall for Ideas

• A December 6th Memorial Committee at The
  University of British Columbia made up of
  students, staff and faculty are requesting
  preliminary designs/ideas for a public
  commemorative site on campus that acknowledges
  the events of December 6th, 1989. The purpose of
  this memorial will be to commemorate the fourteen
  women murdered at LEcolé Polytechnique,
  Montreal, and to reflect on its historical
  significance to Canadian womens advancement in
  Engineering and Science.
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• The UBC Alma Mater Society is the initiating
  sponsor and, therefore, at this stage only UBC
  students (undergraduate and graduate) are invited
  to submit ideas, but may collaborate with
  students from other Canadian institutions.
• Suggestions for submissions
• The submissions may take several forms such
  as monuments, film, or electronic medium.
• The public commemoration should leave a
  lasting impression by striking an emotional chord
  on those who see, hear, touch or interact with
  the site.
• A design component that contains a political
  or moral message that will have meaning for
  future generations.
• Individual and group submissions are welcomed.
• There will be two stages in the selection
  process 
• Stage-One submission requirements are
  minimal. It should include a minimum one-page
  summary of ideas, and could include an
  accompanying sketch or other supporting
  materials. Submissions will be displayed in the
  Student Union Building for public viewing and
  comments prior to  December 6th, 2005. An
  adjudicating committee will consider comments.
  Submissions will be short listed to three
  finalists.
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• Deadline for Stage-One submissions is on or
  before November 25th, 2005, 430pm. Submissions
  are to be made to the attention of David Grigg at
  Campus and Community Planning, 2210 West Mall,
  UBC.  Email david.grigg_at_ubc.ca Queries may be
  directed to David Grigg at 604-822-0472.
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• Stage-Two will require an expansion of the
  three finalists ideas that take into account
  affordability, adaptability to an indoor or
  outdoor social space, and acceptability within
  the precincts of Applied and Pure Science. All
  three factors will be given equal rating. The
  adjudicating committee will then rank the
  finalists, and the winner(s) announced January
  2006. The winner will receive 750 and the two
  finalists 250. The finalist(s) will also be
  welcomed to participate in the planning and
  implementation of the design. Winning submissions
  will become the property of the Alma Mater
  Society.

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Do the Dip this January!

• The Nestor Korchinsky Student Leadership Award
• Established in honour of Nestor Korchinsky who
  worked at the University of British Columbia for
  37 years, most notably as the Director of the
  Intramurals Program.
• This award is presented to an accomplished
  student leader who has distinguished him or
  herself throughout their achievements, service
  and contributions to the common good at UBC.
• To nominate a student leader for this award
• Download nomination form
• Attach two letters of support, outlining
  nominees contributions to UBC community
• Mail, fax, drop off the nomination package to
• Nestor Korchinsky Student Leadership Award
  Selection CommitteeAttention Chad HysonStudent
  Development Officer, LeadershipOffice of Student
  Development 6328 Memorial DriveVancouver, BC
• Fax [phone]

• The UBC Red Cross Club is presenting their
  first ever Polar Bear Dip on January 19th, 2006
  at Wreck Beach! The dip will take place from
  1200 pm to 100 pm.
• Why dip? The proceeds of this Polar Bear
  Dip go to helping people affected by the severe
  drought in the Sahel Region of South Africa,
  where over ten million people are on the brink of
  starvation.
• The cost to participate is 10 per
  participant, but a team of 5 can enter at a cost
  of 9 per person.
• Have cold feet or maybe some of your other
  body parts? Its okay! Come in costume to win
  fantastic prizes, either as a team or
  individually!
• Stay tuned for details!

Volunteer Opportunities at UBC What better way to
get involved and gain invaluable experience,
while receiving leadership and philanthropy
points for your sorority?
Speakeasy is here to provide information, peer
counselling, and referrals to students.
Volunteers are chosen and trained to help
students deal with a wide range of issues
including relationships, health, sexuality, exam
stress, and suicide. speak_at_ams.ubc.ca
UBC Food Co-op is looking for volunteers to
assist with our fair-trade, organic storefront
SPROUTS, located in the lower level of the SUB.
We also need volunteers for the UBC Farm.
www.ubcfoodcoop.ca
UBC Learning Exchange Trek Program aims to engage
students, faculty, and staff in community service
opportunities in the Downtown Eastside area of
Vancouver. Opportunities for service include
community partners in school, health and mental
health care service, community centres and adult
education. Visit our website at
www.learningexchange.ubc.ca or contact us at
trek.program_at_ubc.ca
Vancouver Hospital needs volunteers in acute
care, one-to-one visits, emergency, gift-shop,
library, extended care and physiotherapy.
Positions are once a week, regular hours. Call
[phone] for information.
Belkin Art Gallery is looking for volunteers to
answer questions and provide information about
the gallery, help with special events, and
participate in publicity campaigns.
belkin_at_interchange.ubc.ca
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