At 6 p.m. on Nov. 15, the greek system will hold elections for representatives of the Interfraternity Council, in the Union Gold Room and Panhellenic Council, in the Union Parlors B and C.
Tiffany Finlan, Panhellenic president, said it’s important to select a strong individual who will be able to carry on responsibilities of such a large organization.
“I hope that whomever is elected will take the traditions that we have established and work to build on them,” she said.
The Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils are looking for presidents and vice presidents for many greek areas and activities.
There are three candidates running for Panhellenic president.
Emily Crandell, a general management senior, said she is running because the greek system has given so much to her, she’d like to give something back.
“I have a million ideas,” Crandell said. “I’d like to draw the strengths from the past leaders and bring my strengths to the table to combine the two to help carry the greek system through the year 2001.”
Kristy Tippen, a psychology junior, said she’s running because she wants to take her experiences as president of her chapter to the next level.
“I’d like to improve the image of the greek system because I think a lot of people have a negative connotation (about us),” Tippen said. “I think becoming more involved with campus and community projects will be very important for us in the future.”
Nina Rosenblum, a psychology junior, said she wants to be president to help the greek system grow and get the respect it deserves.
“I would like to see MSU and the community recognize that the greeks are not just about social functions,” Rosenblum said. “We are always involved with philanthropies and are always aware of health issues, and I’d like to see the greeks get the respect we deserve.”
Two candidates are vying for Interfraternity Council president.
Brian Klem, a human resource and economics senior, has been involved with the greek system since he was a freshman.
“I think the greek system is going in a great direction right now,” Klem said. “I’d like to continue moving in that positive direction next year.”
Josh Tudor, a political theory and constitutional democracy and psychology senior, said he’s running to give the greeks a voice and to represent them in the community.
“My goal is to be an accessible representative that can be reached by anyone in any chapter at any time,” Tudor said.
Eligibility for greek council positions requires candidates to be full-time MSU students maintaining a minimum 2.5 grade-point average. Candidates must be in good standing of an Interfraternity or Panhellenic Council chapter.
