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  This week we read a great piece by Christopher A. Miofsky on the importance of LGBTQIA+ fraternities and sororities on college campuses. Below, I have attached the links to 5 fraternities and sororities and description of what they're all about! Delta Lambda Phi “ In 1986, Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity was founded by gay men for all men. Since then, our Fraternity has grown into a thriving international organization with chapters and provisional chapters all over North America. Above all, Delta Lambda Phi is set apart by its Brotherhood, both in terms of the quality of its membership, as well as the lifelong bonds of friendship and support that are unique to this organization.” Also located in the Community Commons room 3200! Gamma Rho Lambda “ Gamma Rho Lambda is an all-inclusive social sorority exemplifying the qualities of tolerance, diversity, unity, and trust, which provides a network of assistance in the areas of scholastic guidance, emotional support, and community se

In the fall of 2001, I found myself on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) as a bright-eyed and excited first year student ready to do “all the things”. Coming out of high school, I was heavily involved with co-curricular activities (band, student council, peer leadership, pit orchestra, etc.). I was *that* student. Thus, it was no surprise when I got to SIUE and decided to continue with my involvement. I knew prior to going to SIUE that I would join a fraternity. I am one of the “always joiners”. Before going through men’s recruitment, I met with the Fraternity and Sorority Advisor who encouraged me to meet with multiple organizations to make sure I make the right choice. As an 18-year-old who clear knew everything, I did not listen and went to the biggest and most popular fraternity on campus at the time. My membership with them last two days before I dropped out, but my desire to join never decreased and I vowed to try again the next year which is when the