How will a Greek Village deepen tradition?
A. The Greek Village will allow alumni to engage with undergrads and reunite with old friends. We hope to show Greek alumni that UCI is growing, with such amazing projects as our $1 billion “Shaping the Future” fundraising campaign, and reignite their excitement about being an Anteater. More than 10 percent of undergraduates have a Greek affiliation. Greeks tend to be involved in other organizations, such as the Student Parent Orientation Program, the Cross-Cultural Center and Associated Students of UCI. In short, they are motivated and rally behind causes. In fact, alumni donation rates at universities nationwide are correlated with the size of their Greek communities. The UCIAA had been looking for a target group that we could mobilize to come to homecoming. Most Greek alumni are still involved or have contact with their undergraduate chapter. It made sense to promote an event for them similar to what the schools are doing for their alumni. Q. What would you like to tell other alumni
