Fraternity Recruitment Week began Sept. 18 and ends on Sept. 23. All students attending any of the Rush events are recommended to dress in business casual attire, Sims said. 

“In years past the open door days were totally chapter facilitated and IFC never really had first initial contact with potential members," Sims said. "We are now using our platform and greater access to students to advertise this kick-off event and hopefully maintain or get larger numbers to come to recruitment."

Open house days will be held at individual fraternity houses from Sept. 19 until Sept. 22. Open house days last from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. and anyone is permitted to attend these events. It is suggested that potential members visit multiple houses to maximize their options to increase the likelihood of receiving a bid, Sims said. 

The final event of Recruitment Week is located at the Union on Sept. 23. The event is held for all students who did not receive an invitation of membership to their top fraternity choices and gives students another opportunity to get a bid from other houses in the fall, rather than having to wait until spring recruitment.

A few of the goals for the council’s future include focusing on working closer with chapters to improve philanthropy and internal greek relations while also assimilating into MSU's and East Lansing’s culture, Sims said. 

“We are trying to integrate the council into the chapter level and really connect people together so we can start collaborating and collectively use our impact, instead of everyone working on their own or against each other,” Sims said.

Lance Cohen is freelance reporter for The State News.