social networking sites finally go greek

First there was Friendster. Then there was MySpace. And then there was Facebook. Now comes UGreekRow.com, the brainchild of three University of Arizona grads — definitely a campus well known for its boisterous greek scene. They saw a gaping opportunity for an integrated social networking platform for undergrads to manage often nettlesome duties like finances, dues collection, housing, and the like. But their more ambitious aims include helping graduates (like themselves) get jobs through greek alumni connections. One founder was inspired when he “wasn’t able to leverage the fact that I’m in a fraternity to help find [himself] a job.” Though their site isn’t due to launch until 2009 Fall 2008, they’re optimistic: hooking up talented undergrads with chapter alums eligible for headhunting bonuses just seems like a good idea.