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Colgate Speaks Greek
Jeffrey Tufts
Issue date: 4/22/05 Section: News
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The forum, held in the Hall of Presidents at 7:30 p.m., gave students a chance to ask questions of a panel consisting of University President Rebecca Chopp, Dean of the College Adam Weinberg, Assistant Dean of the College Jennifer Adams, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Kelly Opipari and President of Beta Theta Pi senior Sean Meehan. Approximately 80 students attended the forum, while many more watched a live broadcast on CUTV.
The forum began with an introduction by SGA President Ram Parimi, in which he thanked the students for attending and explained the format of the forum. Parimi served as a moderator throughout the forum.
Chopp then provided opening statements in which she thanked students for attending the forum, and encouraged everyone to look at what is to come for Greek life at Colgate. "We must chart our way forward," she said. "The future, quite simply, is up to us."
Meehan also gave some introductory words in which he stressed that the only way for things to move forward was to preserve open communication. "This is a reciprocal relationship," he said, "and there needs to be open and honest conversation."
The panel was then asked four questions that had been prepared in advance. The questions dealt with the changing relationship between the Greek system and the Administration and employees of the University in light of the acquisitions; added expectations to the Greek houses in regard to upkeep and maintenance; the involvement of Alumni Corporations in the future; and the ways in which the acquisition will prove beneficial to Greek life.
The administration was upbeat and positive in their answers.
"In the past there has been no interaction between Residential Education, Campus Safety and Building and Grounds," Weinberg said in response to the changing relationships with University staff. "There were no relationships or trust. Next year that will all change. People will start to trust each other and students will receive great service."