Our Phi Program (new member experience) is an eight-week program that enhances the Phi Mu collegiate experience by helping new members transition into Fraternity membership. New members will learn about Phi Mu's rich history and begin to form bonds with other members. Weekly Phi meetings are directed by our New Member Educator and provide new members with the framework for personal, academic, social and professional growth.
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Big/little week is one of the most memorable parts of the Phi Program. Everyday, new members come to the house to find gifts and clues to who their big might be. At the end of the week, bigs reveal themselves and welcome their new littles into a growing family. Finding a family you can turn to helps make you feel even more at home in Phi Mu. |
Inspiration Week, better known as I-Week, is one of the most meaningful times as a Phi Mu sister. New members will reflect on the past eight weeks, and really think about what makes Phi Mu special. New members will spend time with each pledge class and their bigs to celebrate the upcoming initiation. At the end of the week, our new pledge class initiates into Phi Mu and joins the sisterhood for a lifetime. As an initiated member, you continue the journey in Phi Mu getting to know all sisters and develop a support system that will last a lifetime.
2020-2021 New Member Educator: Grace VanDeSteeg
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Hey Ladies,
If you would have asked me 2-3 years ago where I would be now, I would not have said holding an executive position for a sorority at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I, like many others, swore I would never join a sorority. Turns out, joining Phi Mu was one of the best decisions I could have made. Coming to UNL on a whim, I didn’t really do much thinking of how I would get involved. Long story short, I saw so many of my friends absolutely thriving in their chapters. They talked to me about all that they were involved with thanks to their chapters and that’s what sold me. I went through secondary recruitment and found my home with Phi Mu. I had an incredible (sort of) first year at Phi Mu thanks to the incredible leaders who welcomed me in with open arms. I knew that I wanted to create that same experience for the pledge classes to come. As the New Member Educator, I have the opportunity to help our new members transition into Greek life. College is confusing and stressful enough, let alone adding a whole new family and commitment as well. I am here to make that transition as smooth as possible! I am fortunate enough to teach our new members all about Phi Mu, the organization that gave me lifelong friendships, confidence, courage, and shaped me into the woman I am today! Best Wishes, Grace VanDeSteeg |