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Its Greek Sing Weekend

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:05:41 +0000

… we are here in Eisenhower working hard to get the stage set! Its go time now! Come out Sunday at 2PM, tickets $9 to support this great event!

Judgment Day

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:14:08 +0000

November 14th is quickly approaching and orgs have been working hard to perfect their performances. The Overall Committee has rounded up five individuals to judge the show and determine the winners of Greek Sing 2010.

Among the panel of judges is recent Penn State graduate and Sigma Pi Fraternity brother Adam Nye. Nye served as the Overall Director for Greek Sing 2009. Special Events Overall Kait Sawyer said Nye is enthusiastic about returning to this year’s production in this new role.

Greek Sing also welcomes Bill Schroder, Susan Rusell and Raymond Sage to the panel. All three are professors here in the Penn State theatre department and are ready to provide our fraternities and sororities with their professional opinions.

Schroder, who specializes in costume and set design, has worked with The Children’s Theatre of Minneapolis and designed sets and costumes for theatre, opera and dance during his career. Schroder is currently the head of MFA costume design at Penn State.

Russell is a performer and playwright who has worked on Broadway as well as with The New York City Opera. She has also had the opportunity to teach musical theatre in the United Kingdom. Russell currently has a concentration in acting and theatre history.

Sage, his expertise in voice and musical theatre, has been a guest on Late Night with David Letterman and performed in Broadway and national productions like Beauty and the Beast and Camelot. Before coming to Penn State he worked at Trinity College and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Susan LeGalley, Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, has been selected as the fifth judge to represent the Greek community. Susan is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority and was recently elected to serve as her National Panhellenic Delegate.

Professors Dirk Mateer and Frank Clemente as well as University President Dr. Graham Spanier were also extended invitations to serve on the panel of judges but were unable to accept because of prior commitments.

KIM SARGENT

We Have Spirit, Yes We Do… We Have Spirit, How ‘Bout You?

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:43:47 +0000

Spirit Week is finally here! Come to the HUB Monday through Friday from 2-4pm and partake in the festivities! Monday there will be a “Name that Broadway Tune” game, which is sure to be a hit. Jessica Harvey of Sigma Sigma Sigma exclaimed, “I love theater and musicals so I think I could dominate this game!” Sounds like a challenge! Tuesday there will be “Broadway Trivia,” and don’t worry- it won’t be too tricky… Wednesday, come show off your talent or simply sing along with your friends in “Sing a Broadway Tune.” Remember, this cannot be a tune that is in the show you are performing for Greek Sing- that would be way too easy! Thursday is “Wear Your Greek Sing Shirt” day; so make sure to display your Greek Sing pride! The official judging of the T-Shirts will be Saturday, November 13, and this is worth 15 spirit points. Friday, come out and participate in the last event of the week, “Name that Playbill.” There will be sign in sheets in room 235 of the HUB, so make sure you stop by and get spirit points for your organization!

To rack the points even higher, check out the Kinect event in “The Corner Pocket” in the HUB on Thursday, November 11th. From 2-8pm, you can play Xbox games and enter for a chance to win prizes!

KAYLA BIELIGK

Seven Days… and counting

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:31:45 +0000

One week. Seven days. 168 hours. 10,080 minutes. Any way you slice it, Greek Sing 2010 is quickly approaching. The event will be held Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in Eisenhower Auditorium located on the corner of Shortlidge and Eisenhower Roads. As pairs and triads of the four Greek Councils prepare for their performances, the Greek Sing 2010 Executive Director, Ariel Sealing, and her executive board are working to make this the best Greek Sing yet!

“I think that people are going to be pleasantly surprised by the skill level of the performances and there may be a few surprises they hadn’t expected,” Ariel Said.

Why should YOU attend Greek Sing 2010? Because you will experience the spirit and enthusiasm of one of the largest organizations at Penn State, because you see the hard work and dedication of the Greek Community and because you will observe a collaboration of all Greek Councils on a large scale, which only occurs once a semester, Ariel said.

So take out your wallet, purchase a ticket and support the Gayle Beyer’s Scholarship fund. To learn more about the why Penn State Greek Life sings, please refer to the “Gayle Beyer’s Scholarship” tab at the top of the page.

Tickets for the Penn State Panhellenic Council’s Greek Sing may be purchased at Eisenhower Auditorium box office (weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or via telephone (814-863-0255 or 1-800-ARTS-TIX).

-KK

(KAITLIN KOVELL)

Congrats to the Everyone at the KICK OFF PARTY

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:44:09 +0000

The kick off party was a great success and we have all the orgs to thank. In a time where chaos could have taken place everyone was patient and cooperative. We send out a congrats to all the winners and to all of the participants.

WELCOME JAYSEN GOLD to the Greek Sing family! Yes all, you heard right, Jason Gold will be the 2010 Greek Sing MC. There is so much in store for this year’s show and surprises will just keep on coming!

A few reminders! Fill out a shoutout form for the programs ASAP! They can be found on angel or by e-mailing me at becky.murdy@gmail.com! Do that this week and they are a dollar a piece. Your members are working hard so make sure they know that! Also make sure you join the Greek Sing 2010 Facebook Group for all the details and for all the photo contest winners!

Want a visit by some overall members? with free food? dance party perhaps??? Well comment below or send an e-mail to becky.murdy@gmail.com and if your org is picked for the week… a surprise party will transform one of the practices!

More information is to come so don’t you worry! So excited for the 51 orgs and 19 performances!

Best,

Becky

Short/Long? Either Way Get Ready To Rock Out

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:21:09 +0000

So… dress rehearsal day one is over and the musicals have been divided up in short and long performances! The exec board was so impressed by everyone that the excitement for day-of-show just can’t be put into words. The talent, props, dancing, and acting was unlike any other year! The outcome of Greek Sing 2010 is up in the air and the winners could be any one of the musicals!

Keep an eye out for week 2 of the Photo Contest Winners which will be shortly blogged about. The practices look too good to miss so the exec board is going to make some surprise appearances over the next few weeks!

Still don’t know who the MC is? That is good… because until the Kick-Off party, October 7th, no one will know! Get ready to be impressed and overly entertained when the announcement is finally made!

Have questions? Post them in the comment area below and the Exec board will answer them ASAP! Or you can e-mail them to PR Director, Becky Murdy at becky.murdy@gmail.com or rjm5174@psu.edu!

We hope all orgs keep up the good work and begin to introduce Greek Sing to the newbies who are joining the Greek Community that is Penn State!

Best

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Winner for WEEK 1 Photo Contest…

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:35:21 +0000

Congrats to the following winners of WEEK 1 of Greek Sing’s Photo Contest

ADPi, TKE, and Tau Delt practicing The Little Mermaid

"This is what happens when you don't listen during practice!" Chi Omega and DTD in the Jungle Book

78 "Likes" for this photo from Pi Phi and Sig Ep

Congrats to all those who participated! Spirit Points have been rewarded to all participants and all photo winners. In addition DG, ATO, and Kappa Sigma have earned spirit points for there “Teach Me How To Dougie” rendition! Check it out at…

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114131531932666#!/group.php?gid=114131531932666&v=app_2392950137

Start uploading pics for this week starting tomorrow! Week 2 winners will be picked next Friday!

Wondering who the 2010 MC is?

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:42:41 +0000

And the MC of Greek Sing 2010 is….

October 7th marks the 2010 Greek Sing Kick-off Party and there and ONLY there will the MC be revealed. The suspense has been building for months now… and rumors are staring to fly! Wondering who it is??? Well you just have to wait a few more weeks to be introduced to the guy/girl of the hour!

Come out to the HUB from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and maybe you will get to see the MC to be… trust us… you don’t want to miss this!

The Scholarship in the Spotlight

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:55:07 +0000

-> Scholarship Application <-

The primary purpose of Greek Sing is to raise money for the Gayle Beyer’s Scholarship fund, founded in 1985 and named after a woman who demonstrated great dedication and true allegiance to the Greek community as a collegian and Greek advisor. Each year, a scholarship is given to a Panhellenic woman who demonstrates commitment and excellence to the Penn State Panhellenic Council.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding members of the fraternity and sorority community who are enrolled in the University who have excelled in one or more of the following areas:

∑ Academic Excellence

∑ Dedication to Community Service

∑ Student Organization Involvement

∑ Campus Leadership

Are you a Greek Sing Chair?

PSU Greek Sing 2011 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:27:49 +0000

We are creating a list serve for all Greek Sing Chairs… this e-mail list will be sent out every Monday with importand dates and deadlines! If you are not added to the list yet and should be please e-mail Amanda Elser or at aelser5045@gmail.com or Andrew Askew at aaskew12@gmail.com or Facebook Greek Sing 2010 http://www.facebook.com/?tid=496693094277&sk=messages#!/group.php?gid=114131531932666&ref=ts

Spirit Points will be rewarded to the org who best Teaches us how to Dougie… upload your videos on the Facebook Group page!