The single person decision to move bid day into Trask Coliseum in addition to the other changes, listed as follows, are an outrage. Requiring chapter sisters to remain seated and wait for the newest members to join us while we sit, forbidding body/face decor, and banning rest of the Greek community from the celebratory event because they are men, is exclusive and an insult to who we are as Panhellenic Woman. Our voices were disregarded and even the voices of those who we as a community elected, have been silenced regarding the issue. The role of Panhellenic relates to the “political union of all Greeks” and the proper representation of its people. However, those standards have not been upheld and the members have been let down. The Greek women of this campus are outraged, hurt, and feel betrayed by the one who is supposed to unify and protect us. The signatures below represent those women, and their fraternal Greek counterparts and supporters, so that perhaps our voices will be heard once more.
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As a member of a large Panhellenic and Greek system at a University- the women of these organizations have the right to vote and have their voices heard. Shame on one who claims to be a leader yet silences some of the best leaders you will ever work with.
I’m an advisor and this is a bit much. I understand safety but I love tradition and want my women to experience the same Bid Day I did many many years ago. That’s part of the reason I advise!
BRING IF BACK TO HOGGARD!!! It won’t be fun if we aren’t allowed to run. The new girls have been waiting for this day and the fact that they can’t really run home is so sad. It makes me feel so awful for all the new girls.
A change in tradition without the voice and input of the participants is an autocracy. Please let the students have their say.
This is a tradition and it’s way more fun when we can others from Greek life (fraternities) there to support our PNMs
Keep the tradition alive!
Get lot of people to sign even alumi
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The single person decision to move bid day into Trask Coliseum in addition to the other changes, listed as follows, are an outrage. Requiring chapter sisters to remain seated and wait for the newest members to join us while we sit, forbidding body/face decor, and banning rest of the Greek community from the celebratory event because they are men, is exclusive and an insult to who we are as Panhellenic Woman. Our voices were disregarded and even the voices of those who we as a community elected, have been silenced regarding the issue. The role of Panhellenic relates to the “political union of all Greeks” and the proper representation of its people. However, those standards have not been upheld and the members have been let down. The Greek women of this campus are outraged, hurt, and feel betrayed by the one who is supposed to unify and protect us. The signatures below represent those women, and their fraternal Greek counterparts and supporters, so that perhaps our voices will be heard once more.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 3, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
September 2, 2018
September 1, 2018
We are approaching the first hundred signatures which represents a strong foundational commitment from our community. Please consider bringing this petition to the attention of those who have not yet had the chance to read about why our traditions on the lawn define our shared experiences.
160 Comments
Absurd that we would change bid day four days before. All the hard work that went into planning for this even was thrown out the window. If you believe that fraternity men shouldn’t be allowed to be present pay for the security don’t take the easy way out by limiting us to trask and then taking the court away as well to run out on.
As a member of a large Panhellenic and Greek system at a University- the women of these organizations have the right to vote and have their voices heard. Shame on one who claims to be a leader yet silences some of the best leaders you will ever work with.
I’m an advisor and this is a bit much. I understand safety but I love tradition and want my women to experience the same Bid Day I did many many years ago. That’s part of the reason I advise!
BRING IF BACK TO HOGGARD!!! It won’t be fun if we aren’t allowed to run. The new girls have been waiting for this day and the fact that they can’t really run home is so sad. It makes me feel so awful for all the new girls.
A change in tradition without the voice and input of the participants is an autocracy. Please let the students have their say.
This is a tradition and it’s way more fun when we can others from Greek life (fraternities) there to support our PNMs
Keep the tradition alive!
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Absurd that we would change bid day four days before. All the hard work that went into planning for this even was thrown out the window. If you believe that fraternity men shouldn’t be allowed to be present pay for the security don’t take the easy way out by limiting us to trask and then taking the court away as well to run out on.