Projects
Greek Life at the University of Nebraska

Project Editor: J.V. Dorsey, UCARE, 2008

Table of Contents

A Brief History of The Greek System
The Greek Timeline
The Greek Hall of Fame
Greek News
Dean Gustavson and the Greek Riot of 1952
Greeks and Minorities
Theta Nu Epsilon (Sub Rosa)
Senior Scroller Society (Sub Rosa)
Greek Life in Images and Artifacts
The Greek Grave Yard



  • Dance card from an 1897 soiree hosted by Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

    Dancing at Sigma Alpha Epsilon





  • A letter from Chancellor Avery on behalf of the Bushnell Guild in their petition to become a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha in 1924.

    Becoming Pi Kappa Alpha





  • Elinor Rickle's bid to join Pi Beta Phi ca. 1930.

    Invitation to Join





  • A photograph of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house during the All University Convocation on War ca. 1940.

    Sigma Alpha Epsilon War Display





  • Members of Sigma Alpha Mu play outside of their house during a snowday in 1955.

    Sigma Alpha Mu Snow Fight!





  • Members of Alpha Phi gather for a pinning ca. 1950.

    Pinning at Alpha Phi





  • Members of Alpha Xi Delta during a 1950s freshman sneak (this is when the freshmen class trashes the house and the upper classmen have to clean it up).

    Alpha Xi Delta Sneak





  • A promotional poster for a Gang Greene concert. All of the members of the band were members of Beta Sigma Psi ca. 1960.

    Gang Greene, a Greek rock band





  • A photograph of sorority women protesting the draft during Sigma Chi derby days ca. 1960.

    Protesting the Draft





  • Towne Club's 1969-1970 chapter composite.

    Towne Club