The following students who consider Whitewater to be their home are among UW-Whitewater’s 2023 Greek chapter presidents.
Montserrat Cuevas, who is studying Spanish, has been elected president of Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc
Conner Young, who is studying Legal Studies, has been elected president of Lambda Chi Alpha
Ranging from one member to more than 80, the 25 Greek chapters at UW-Whitewater stem from a rich history and are affiliated with national, international and local organizations. While the individual goals of each chapter are different, the overall mission of the presidents of the chapters is largely centered around service, engagement and commitment to their members and campus.
“Being a president of any organization is an important role,” says Jacob Foulker, program specialist – Greek community and service. “In the Greek community, they play a vital role in the operations and oversight of their chapter. A president of a fraternity or sorority chapter is a leader on campus. These individuals manage an organization with upwards of 60+ members. They oversee everything from finances, to recruitment, to social activities along with other executive board members.”
When a student joins a fraternity or sorority, they meet other young professionals looking to develop long-lasting relationships on campus. By joining a Greek organization, students have the ability to meet and network with individuals nationally through conventions, conferences and other campus and national events. On average, members of fraternities and sororities have a higher GPA, higher retention rates and higher graduation rates.
“Going Greek is a great way to get involved and give back to the community. 95% of the community service done by UW-Whitewater students comes from members of the Greek Community. Greek students have provided thousands of community service hours annually, and raised more than $20,000 toward local and national philanthropies in 2022. Chapters also provide many opportunities for students to lead and learn by doing. The role of a Greek president is an example of one of those positions. They are necessary to foster the type of dedication and commitment needed for Greeks to complete the amazing work their organizations accomplish,” Foulker said.
All members of the Greek community are responsible for representing not only their fraternity or sorority but UW-Whitewater as a whole every day. For more information on the presidents of the Greek chapters or the Greek community at UW-Whitewater visit reach out to Jacob Foulker at FoulkerJA10@uww.edu.
