lehigh welcomes δχ and πκα to greek community

Lehigh is welcoming two new chapters to its greek community, Delta Chi and Pi Kappa Alpha. Unlike most other greeks already on campus, both will be non-residential chapters. They were selected out of a group of five finalists for the expansion of the greek system, which also included (in alphabetical order) Zeta Psi, Pi Lambda Phi, and Phi Delta Theta. Part of the allure of the two winners was that they would offer a different experience from residential fraternities: "We think bringing new options to Lehigh only enhances the current Greek experience," said the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Tim Wilkinson. Also considered were the chapters' level of alumni and national support, compliance with the detailed application procedures, and plan for campus programming. The newly approved chapters will begin recruiting shortly.

The infusion of new blood is sorely needed, said the president of the Interfraternity Council, since for "the past ten years Lehigh has lost, on average, one fraternity a year." That still puts Lehigh at a deficit of eight greeks, so perhaps the snubbed finalists may have another chance in coming years. "If these two fraternities prove to be successful, there will be consideration to bring on more non-residential chapters," according to Wilkinson.

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