Welcome

 

 

Phi Mu is a hΦMe away from hΦMe. It is more than just an organization or two letters on a t-shirt, it is a support system that will last a lifetime. Phi Mu provides collegiate women with friends who become more like family and opens the doors to opportunities you never thought would be possible. The sisters of Phi Mu share a bond that is indescribeable and a friendship that is undeniable. We encourage you to consider joining our fraternity and becoming a sister for life.

 

Founded in 1852, Phi Mu is a women’s organization which provides personal academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence, and lifelong friendships through a shared tradition. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to become a member of the Rho Eta chapter and make sorority life exactly what you want it to be!

 

Interested in becoming a Phi Mu at Grand Valley State University? Check out our recruitment pages for more details and the Panhellenic Website for upcoming Formal Recruitment process! 

www.gvsu.edu/greeklife/pa/

 

 

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Chapter News

Newly Elected Officers for 2012!
On December 4, 2011 the Rho Eta chapter elected ten new members to our Executive Committee. Congratulations to: Lindy Barnes, President Tricia Humitz, Vice President of Programming Jackie Broders, Vice President of Cabinet Stephanie Rupinski, Treasurer Simone Favor, Secretary Torie Smith, Phi Director Allie Gauthier, Recruitment Director Alissa Zalewski, Panhellenic Delegate Chelsea Brauning, Risk Management and Social Chair Kelsey Marthens, Philanthropy Chair (read more)
2011 Summer Update
This Summer many of our fellow sisters are up to many great things. We have girls who are Studying Abroad and taking Internships in other states and as well as in Michigan. Girls are experiencing new opportunities and working jobs that could help them in the future. The following girls were given the opportunity to travel to Indiana University to attend annual UIFI Conference: Torie Smith, Jackie Fincher, Kristen VanNoord, and Lindy Barnes. Executive Board and Cabinet are working hard to prepare for this upcoming semester and Recruitment. The Weekend of July 16th & 17th, girls are traveling to Wayland, MI to the Son Life Camp for their first annual Summer Retreat. This weekend is full of sisterhood bonding, team builders, and recruitment workshops. We look forward to this upcoming semester and all the great things we are going to be doing! (read more)
Dance Marathon 2010
On December 5, 2010 the Rho Eta chapter hosted its first Dance Marathon. The event lasted 12 hours and raised $4,370. The members and 160 attendees had a chance to meet three miracle families and learn about their experiences with the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids’ Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Previously Dance Marathon at GVSU was hosted by another organization, but through Phi Mu-Rho Eta’s participation and ongoing efforts to benefit the event, the torch was passed to the Rho Eta chapter. (read more)
Newly Elected Executive Board
On November 28, 2010 the Rho Eta chapter elected nine new members to their executive committee. Congratulations to: Kristen VanNoord, President Lauren Armstrong, Vice President of Programming Jackie Fincher, Vice President of Cabinet Caroline MacLaren, Treasurer Katie Livingston, Secretary Hillery York, Phi Director Adriane Reinelt, Recruitment Director Megan Narus, Panhellenic Delegate Lindy Barnes, Risk Management and Social Chair (read more)
31 Newly Initiated Members
On Sunday November 21, 31 new members were initiated into the Rho Eta Chapter of Phi Mu making them a Phi Mu for life. Initiation is one of several important rituals that mark a specific time in a Phi Mu’s life. To Phi Mu, and most other sororities, ritual is a well respected ceremony during which new members pledge their faithfulness to Phi Mu and learn more about what it means to be a part of this sorority. These are secrets that only Phi Mu women share with each other and date back to our founding sisters. (read more)
Formal Pledging
Rho Eta is proud to have pinned 33 new members on Sunday October 10. Parents of the new members were invited to attend formal pledging and get an inside look at what Phi Mu is all about. New member initiation will take place on November 21. (read more)
Rho Eta Welcomes 34 New Members Home!!!!
The Rho Eta chapter worked hard in Grand Valley's Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment September 24-27 and brought home 34 new members on Monday night following bid acceptance. The new members were greeted with t-shirts, pink carnations, and open arms. The chapter and their new members celebrated their new bond back at the Phi Mu house with a bid day party themed "It's hard to be humble when you're queen of the jungle". Congratulations to our new members: Lindy Barnes Amanda Beattie Chelsea Brauning Megan Brincat Jacqueline Broders Chelle Brown Sophy Chang Alyssa Davenport Sarah Dominas Caitlin Fiscus Erin Folkmier Amanda Golsky Paige Haas Kelsey Hall Abby Lindstrom Kara Mahoney Katrina Makushik Kelsey Marthens Katrina Maynes Liza McGill Julianne Phillips Carly Ronayne Megan Rotter Macey Short Torie Smith Rebecca Sterns Jessica Timmerman Marley Van Wel Meg VanBuskirk Kristyn Wade Mallory Weber Kelsey Williams Alissa Zalewski Sarah Zimmer Rho Eta had the help of their amazing chapter consultant, Lauren Humphrey, during this recruitment weekend and greatly appreciate all of her help! (read more)
Phi Mu National Convention
Chapter President, Danielle Phillips, and Chapter Advisor, Maggie Morrison, traveled to Pheonix, AZ in mid July to attend Phi Mu's 51st National Convention along with hundreds of other Phi Mus from across the country. The biennual event was held at the Biltmore Hotel. This was a unique experience to meet new people, renew friendships, network with collegiate and alumnae members and help determine the future of our Fraternity. Convention highlights included a keynote by Debbie Phelps, the debut of The Phi MuSweetest Sister Dessert Cookbook, updates regarding the Fraternity’s technological advances, and important Fraternity business including the election of the 2010-2012 National Council. The Rho Eta chapter recieved several awards while in Pheonix: Lucinda Hill Peddy Phi Program Award (Honorable Mention), Perfect 10 on Finance Portion of the Commitment to Excellence, Perfect Communication with Area Officers for New Chapter, & Quota Award for New Chapters going through 1st Formal Recruitment. (read more)
Greek Week 2010
The ladies of Phi Mu and the Gentlemen of Delta Sigma Phi, better known as America's Best Greek Crew, have been hard at work this week preparing for Greek Week 2010. This year's theme is reality television and features competitions such as penny wars, rock painting in Robinson Field, a canned food drive and can building contest, pool games, Greekest Link reality tv trivia, lipsync, and the Greek Olympics. Immediatly following Greek Week, we will be hosting our 2nd annual Ante Up For Kids Poker Tournament on Saturday March 27 at 8pm in the Pere Marquette room. Tickets can be purchased from any sister, at tables in Kirkhof, and at the door for $5. There will be lots of food, live entertainment, and of course poker and prizes! Come help support the Children's Miracle Network and the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital! (read more)
Rho Eta to Host Michigan State Day
The Rho Eta chapter will be hosting the annual Michigan State Day conference on April 11, 2010 in the Kirkhof Center at Grand Valley State University. In attendance will be members of chapters from Central Michigan University, Albion, and University of Michigan at Deerborn as well as Alumni from around Michigan. (read more)
Upcoming Events
On Thursday January 14, 2010 meet the ladies of Phi Mu at Meet The Greeks in the GVSU Fieldhouse prior to the Mega 80's concert! In February Phi Mu will be co-sponsoring a G.A.M.M.A event to educate on the dangers of alcohol On Saturday March 27 Phi Mu will host their 2nd annual poker tournament to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Look for tickets going on sale in Kirkhof during the month of March. (read more)
Phi Mu Rho Eta Elects New Executive Board
On November 22, 2009 the Rho Eta chapter elected eight new members to their executive committee. Congratulations to: Danielle Phillips, President Katie Chittenden, Vice President Jennie Kersjes, Treasurer Therese Greskowiak, Secretary Natalie Cleary, Phi Director Lindsey Germond, Recruitment Director Ashley Taylor, Panhellenic Delegate Laura Sawinksi, Risk Management and Social Chair (read more)
Rho Eta Release!
Phi Mu Rho Eta has released their first newsletter called, the "Rho Eta Release". This newsletter will come out in the Fall and again in the Spring of every year. (read more)
Congratulations to the New Members of the Rho Eta Chapter!
On April 4, 2009 the Rho Eta chapter initiated ten new members, making the chapter total of just under 80 ladies. Congratulations to the new members! (read more)
Phi Mu at Grand Valley raises $2000 for CMN!
This year Grand Valley State's Rho Eta chapter held their first annual poker tournament. Tickets were $5 and all proceeds were to Children's Miracle Network. The ladies of Rho Eta made around $2000! The ladies have proved to be a very strong sorority on campus by having such a successful event on campus during their first semester as a chapter! (read more)
Congratulations to the 2009 Executive Committee!
This year's Executive Committee is: President-Megan Moriarty Vice-President-Annie Hakim Membership Director-Lisa D'Addario Treasurer-Lindsey Germond Phi Director-Lauren Armstrong Secretary-Leslie Morrow (read more)
Congratulations to Rho Eta on Installation as a chapter!
On December 6, 2008, the ladies of Rho Eta were initiated to become Phi Mu's 122nd current chapter! There were 72 women who signed the charter as founding members. (read more)
Phi Mu at Grand Valley raises over $1,300 for CMN!
The ladies at Grand Valley participated in Dance Marathon on campus for Children's Miracle Network. Not only was Phi Mu the top fundraising group, but they also had the top two fundraisers! Congratulations! (read more)
Formal Pledging
The ladies of the Rho Eta Colony will have their Formal Pledging this Sunday, October 26, 2008. (read more)