Panhellenic Association (Purdue University)
Historical Information
The Purdue Panhellenic Association was founded in 1917. This long-standing organization at Purdue University represents 21 women's fraternities and sororities. Panhellenic is a self-governing body, with representatives from each of the member organizations. The mission of the Panhellenic Association is to promote academic excellence and promote involvement in Greek life. To achieve these goals, Panhellennic works on chapter and leadership development, scholarship, philanthropy and community service, member education, alumni involvement, and public relations.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Barbara (Babs) Elsbury papers
Miscellaneous materials related to Barbara Elsbury's time at Purdue as both a student and Assistant Dean including scrapbooks, medals, and documentation of her memorial service.
Purdue University Fraternities and Sororities collection
Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records
Helen Gould collection of Purdue dance cards and theater programs
The collection consists of 41 dance cards, four theater programs and seven Purdue related ephemera and miscellaneous memorabilia from Helen Gould's tenure are a Purdue student, 1922-1926.
Jeanne St. Pierre Fisher collection of Purdue publications
Panhellenic Association records
The Panhellenic Association records includes materials documenting the activities of both the Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association, particularly as it relates to their membership. Records include scrapbooks, awards, minutes, correspondence, pamphlets, brochures, news articles, RUSH and Fraternity Life guides, and more. Topics of particular interest include alcohol policies, racial issues, community involvement, housing, and black fraternities.