On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the College Panhellenic Council (CPH) hosted a bedazzling event as a chance for people to meet the sororities at Wright State and enjoy a community craft night.
The event took place in the Student Union atrium as a chance for attendees to engage in sorority recruitment prior to Rush Weekend, but it was also open to the rest of the student body. If attendees wanted to participate, they talked to each of the sororities tabling at the event to receive craft supplies that they would need. Attendees were able to choose from claw clips, lip balms, and handheld mirrors.
Allison Elkins, the Vice President of CPH, spoke on why bedazzling was chosen as the event theme.
“CPH events have always been a craft event [and] bedazzling is a big trend right now. We wanted to follow the trends and make it something that was not only useful, but [crafty],” Elkins said.
Having a craft also allowed attendees to have something to focus on during the event that was not the conversations occurring at the tables.
Brooklynn Phelan, a sorority member of Delta Zeta, spoke on how having a craft benefits the attendees.
“I think a lot of girls would [be] excited to [bedazzle] something because they get to do stuff with their hands to cut tension…while trying to talk to anyone else,” Phelan said.
The event allowed the sororities and the attendees to further a sense of connection and community at WSU by meeting new people and learning about each other. When asked what her favorite part of the event, Phelan focused on getting to know new people and their goals.
“I am a person who prioritizes friendships, community and empowerment, So I think [my favorite aspect is] being able to meet new women that are also ambitious, and want leadership roles,” Phelan said.
Outside of building community between sororities and possible recruits, the CPH is gearing up to examine their new recruitment system as well as engaging with the other greek life divisions.
Jill Roberts, the President of the CPH, spoke about her long-term goals for the organization.
“We recently switched to a new recruitment style, so just making sure that works and seeing what works best for our community at Wright State. Another [goal] would be including all our counselors [and working] with them [to] have a more inclusive community,” Roberts said.
As the school year begins, CPH is eager to build more a more diverse and inclusive community that supports its members and WSU as a whole.
If the event hosted by the CPH peaks you interests you can reach out the Jill Roberts at roberts.525@wright.edu.
