Shane Savannah
Staff Writer
On Monday Aug. 31, a panel discussion was held in the Student Center Theater featuring the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College, Student Government Association (SGA), and members of the Greek Pan-Hellenic Council. The discussion was a way to expose freshmen and transfer students to three of the most sought-after organizations on campus.
“When considering the Honors Societies at Jackson State University, most honors societies send you an email inviting you to join their honors society. There are even a few departmental honors societies that you can join, but you have to apply for them,” said Lauren Taylor, a junior marketing and integrated marketing communications major from Huntsville, Ala.
The next group to take the panel was members of Student Government Association who stressed the importance of getting involved.
The final group of panelists to speak to the audience was members of the Pan-Hellenic Council. The importance of “knowing who you are” was stressed.
“Greek organizations are not the defining factor of an individual,” said Nigel A. Dixon-McCollum
There are currently eight active Greek organizations on campus. Anyone interested in joining a Greek organization should mark their calendars for Dec. 4, 2015 for a mandatory Membership Intake Process (MIP).
Students attending the event had positive things to say about what they heard and how it relates to their organizations.
“I learned to be aware of what is required when getting involved,” said Kaylor Bell, a freshman biology/pre-physical therapy major Vicksburg, Miss.
Photos by Wiilliam Kelly
