If Regis hasn't flown you in yet for "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," how about trying a game of Sex Jeopardy?
This week, the fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will not just test the student body's sexual savvy, but will also hold a series of community service, educational and social events. The activities are part of NPHC's first annual Greek Week.
Duke NPHC-which represents the 10 minority greek organizations-has planned this week's events as part of a larger effort to enhance its prominence on campus.
"[Interfraternity Council] and Panhel have Greek Week in the spring," said NPHC President Jennifer Downing, a senior. "We thought it would be a good way to increase awareness of NPHC. The NPHC is more than just a group that puts on step shows twice a year."
In addition to expanding its prominence, NPHC's goals include fostering a sense of community among its diverse members.
"It's a good thing," said junior Lamonte Leftenant, president of Phi Beta Sigma. "It's never actually been done here before. It's an effort to show unity among all the [minority] Greeks on campus."
The events started Monday with a information session for Kids Vote, a community service program that helps fight voter apathy by encouraging children to cast a mock ballot on election day. Tuesday, NPHC members, in conjunction with the Wellness Center, hosted a game of Sex Jeopardy.
NPHC will hold a Career Development Center workshop Thursday evening to help familiarize students with the resources that the center has to offer.
"The program will not just help freshman, but anyone who needs help with finding a job or working on their resume," said junior Ken Nichols, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity president and NPHC's public relations representative. "People sometimes forget you can do community service for the Duke community."
NPHC will host a step show on the Chapel steps Friday at 2 p.m. All of the events are free and open to the public.
That night, NPHC will also host a party in Brodie Gym, featuring hip-hop music, a disc jockey and a lighting system. The party will be alcohol-free and will charge an admission fee.
So far, members of NPHC have expressed enthusiasm about the events.
"This is a good initiative that will be the start of a close relationship," said Lambda Pi Chi President Sussy Portillo, a senior. "[Greek Week] puts our name out there as a positive group that puts out programming of a non-alcoholic nature."
The money for Greek Week came from NPHC funds. In the future, leaders hope the University will support the NPHC's non-alcoholic events.
"I met with Jim Clack [interim vice president for student affairs]," said Downing. "He was very open and helpful about meeting with student groups because a lot of funds have opened up for non-alcoholic events."
NPHC leaders said the idea of a Greek Week was born last spring.
"The idea started with dinner with Janet Dickerson [former vice president for student affairs] last year. We had this dinner and she asked what our plan were for next year," said Greek Week chair Archie Otu, a junior. "So I gave the idea for Greek week."
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