Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Retreat

Hosted at the beginning of winter quarter, the Fraternity and Sorority Leadership Retreat emphasizes team building, leadership development, values-based decision making, effective communication, and community development. Students will return to UCR with an action plan, as well as the skills, relationships, and courage to make positive change within the fraternity and sorority community.

New Member Summit

Hosted every quarter, this series of educational workshops is required for all students who join a fraternity or sorority in that quarter. Students have the opportunity to meet fellow new members, understand shared values, and learn what to expect as a new member.

Pillars Week & Awards

Pillars Week is an annual spring quarter tradition that unites all fraternities and sororities to promote community pride while engaging in meaningful community service and fun team-building events. Fraternities and sororities team up to compete in leadership, service, and educational events.  The week culminates in the annual Pillars Awards Banquet, where fraternities and sororities are recognized for their achievements.

2018-2019 Pillars Awards Applications

• Pillars Awards - Packet Overview
• Pillars Awards Rubric

2019 Pillars Award Winners

• Chapters of the Year: 
  • CMC: Lambda Theta Alpha
  • CPA: Delta Gamma
  • IFC: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
  • NPHC: Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Leadership Pillar Award: Alpha Kappa Alpha
• Friendship Pillar Award: La Estudiantil de La Raza
• Service Pillar Award: Delta Gamma
• Scholarship Pillar Award: Delta Sigma Theta
• Highest Average GPA by Council: Lambda Theta Alpha (CMC), Gamma Phi Beta (CPA), Alpha Epsilon Pi (IFC), Delta Sigma Theta (NPHC)
• Excellence in Chapter Management: Gamma Phi Beta
• FSIC Presidents of the Year: Janine Burdette (Alpha Chi Omega) and Mark Melendez (Sigma Alpha Epsilon)
• FSIC New Member of the Year: Cayla Newman (Sigma Kappa)
• FSIC Member of the Year: Alfredo Heredia (Nu Alpha Kappa)
• FSIC Hall of Fame: Lovingly Ocampo (Kappa Kappa Gamma), Brandon Tanh (Zeta Phi Rho), Joselyn Vargas (Alpha Pi Sigma)