What is Panhellenic Greek?

Panhellenic is derived from the Greek word meaning “All Greek” which now is used as a term for the social sorority community. Sororities came to be in the mid 1850’s where women came together to achieve higher education, social, and moral standards.

What is a Panhellenic identity?

(ˌpænhɛˈlɛnɪk) adj. (Peoples) of or relating to all the Greeks, all Greece, or Panhellenism.

What do Panhellenic sororities do?

Sororities provide a home, activities, events and a sense of community to young girls during their college years. They can provide young women with a great social circle as well as academic, leadership and career opportunities.

What is a Panhellenic woman?

A Panhellenic woman has many facets. She is involved in an array of community activities, and she is one of the most visible and active leaders on campus. She dedicates countless hours to various philanthropy events while still excelling in the classroom and forging new friendships.

What is a sorority girl mean?

A group of girls or women associated for a common purpose; a sisterhood. noun. (US) A social organization of female students at a college or university; usually identified by Greek letters.

How many Panhellenic sororities are there?

26
The members of the National Panhellenic Conference are 26 inter/national sororities. They are private, women’s-only social member organizations. They have collegiate chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Sorority alumnae live and are organized across the globe.

What does it mean to be a sorority woman?

1. The definition of a sorority is a social club for females, typically at a college or university, where the girls call each other “sisters,” and do activities together. Alpha Phi is an example of a sorority. noun. A group of girls or women associated for a common purpose; a sisterhood.

What is a Panhellenic president?

The Panhellenic President maintains the overall responsibility for the operations of the. Panhellenic Executive Board as well as the nineteen sororities comprised of over 5,000 women involved in and around campus. She calls and presides over all meetings of the Panhellenic Executive Board and the Panhellenic Council.