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Panhellenic Association (Purdue University)

 Organization

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 2 Collections and/or Records:

Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 172
Scope and Contents The Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperative Life records span more than 130 years of Greek Life at Purdue. They document the history and operations of more than 80 fraternities, sororities, and cooperative houses. The material in the collection ranges from chapter award congratulations to chapter suspensions, from alumni news to university violations. Newspaper clippings accompany most chapter histories in the collection, adding a local voice to incidents at the time. This collection may...
Dates: 1873 - 2010
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Panhellenic Association records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 163
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1956 - 2002
Found in: Purdue University Archives and Special Collections