{"id":5729,"date":"2025-05-17T17:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T21:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/gogreek\/?page_id=5729"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:26:52","slug":"greek-networking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/gogreek\/programs\/greek-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Presented by the Office of Sorority &amp; Fraternity Life (OSFL), the Center for Career Development &amp; Academic Exploration (CCDAE), and the four governing councils. The Greek Networking Series is a two-part professional development series designed to help sorority and fraternity members make the most of their Greek experience by connecting with Greek-affiliated employers and mentors. Whether you&#8217;re a student preparing for post-grad life or an alum professional looking to give back, these events offer a dynamic opportunity to practice networking in a supportive, values-based environment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\">Greek Networking Series: Workshop<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: Wednesday, September 24, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 5:30-6:45 PM<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main Informational: 5:30 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Breakout Workshops: 6:00 PM \u2013 6:45 PM<\/li>\n<li>Zoom link: (provided through Handshake)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main Informational: How to leverage your Greek affiliation in professional settings<\/li>\n<li>Breakout Workshops:\n<ul>\n<li>Resume building<\/li>\n<li>Elevator pitches<\/li>\n<li>Interview preparation<\/li>\n<li>Post-grad planning &amp; maintaining professional connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Each breakout includes a short presentation followed by open Q&amp;A with facilitators.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in Being a Facilitator? <\/strong>We are seeking Greek alumni, from any council, who are willing to serve as employer representatives or mentors during the Virtual Event on September 24. Facilitators will share their professional experiences and offer advice to students during breakout sessions. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ellie Riggs (<a href=\"mailto:eriggs4@vols.utk.edu\">eriggs4@vols.utk.edu<\/a>) or your council\u2019s scholarship representative (emails listed below).<\/p>\n<h3>RSVP On Handshake by Sept. 17<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider vb b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/utk.joinhandshake.com\/events\/1717939\/share_preview\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg\">RSVP For Workshop<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half \">\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\">Greek Networking Night<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: Thursday, October 9, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: 5:30 PM \u2013 7:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Student Union Plaza (Rain location: Student Union Auditorium 180)<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Signature Event of Greek Week 2025! <\/strong>This networking fair is part of the university\u2019s official Greek Week celebration, building community and connection through shared values and leadership in addition to celebrating the Greek Alumni Hall of Fame inductees at the Greek Gala.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with Greek-affiliated professionals and mentors across diverse industries<\/li>\n<li>Designated spaces for casual and structured networking<\/li>\n<li>Cocktail tables and chairs provided<\/li>\n<li>Free parking in Vol Hall Garage after 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks and refreshments (sponsors TBD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to members of all Greek councils<\/li>\n<li>Bring copies of your resume and prepare a short elevator pitch<\/li>\n<li>Business casual attire<\/li>\n<li>No prior experience required, just show up ready to learn and grow!<\/li>\n<li>Counts as a SOFE opportunity for your respective chapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Greek Alumni and Professionals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greek alumni and professionals are encouraged to participate in one of two ways:\n<ul>\n<li>As an Employer: Represent your company or organization and connect with students looking for internships or full-time roles. Tables will be provided for your organization to share opportunities and materials.<\/li>\n<li>As a Mentor: If you&#8217;re not currently hiring, consider attending simply to offer career advice, answer questions, and support students navigating the early stages of their career journey.<\/li>\n<li>You do not have to be a Greek-affiliated alum to attend either event. However, if the attending representative is not affiliated with Greek life, we ask that your company\u2019s primary recruiter, department lead, or organizational contact be a Greek alum, as this event is designed to showcase the shared impact and values of Greek membership across generations and industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Take Part in the Greek Networking Night!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Deadline to RSVP: September 25, 2025.<\/strong> We encourage employers to RSVP early so that travel plans can be arranged accordingly and ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attire: <\/strong>Business Casual<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider vb b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfajw0KoJzKQy4RCn5TAkgYh-7VbkrQ4DsysViyqSC1llqRdQ\/viewform?usp=sharing\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange btn-lg\">Alumni and\/or Employers<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<hr class=\"orange-hash\">\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<h3>Questions?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alumni\/Employer Questions:<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:eriggs4@vols.utk.edu\"> Ellie Riggs<\/a>, CCDAE Coordinator<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Questions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ifcscholarship@utk.edu\">Shrey Patel<\/a>, Interfraternity Council Vice President of Scholarship<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:utkpanscholarship@gmail.com\">Ainsley Bell<\/a>, Panhellenic Vice President of Scholarship<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:nphcevp@utk.edu\">Madison Neal<\/a>, National Panhellenic Council Executive Vice President<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:mgcvp@utk.edu\">Sudarsini Prasanna<\/a>, Multicultural Greek Council Vice President<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greek Networking, Greek Gala, or General Questions:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:greeklife@utk.edu\">greeklife@utk.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Presented by the Office of Sorority &amp; 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