A variety of social activities teaches a man to be comfortable in any setting. Furthermore, social activities teach young men the essential qualities of good manners, good taste, poise, confidence, and personality. Fraternity social life greatly enhances the college years. Besides teaching important lessons, the social experience will provide some of the longest lasting memories of a man's college career. An important and often overlooked aspect of Greek Life is dedication to serving the community.
All Greek organizations support their own philanthropic project.
These range from working with senior citizens, the homeless, or at-risk youth and various other charitable organizations. These projects help build moral character among participants as well as teach them to assume their civic responsibility as they become the leaders of our communities. Last year alone, the Fraternity System donated over 3,000 man hours and provided monetary assistance to philanthropic events in Knoxville and the East Tennessee area. The opportunities to serve are endless. Through involvement in the Greek System young men learn to develop their most important quality, the ability to give of themselves.