The house is home to the Theta Nu chapter of the Sigma Chi international fraternity. It serves as a gathering place for the group and as housing for 10 members, including the president.
Originally Phi Lambda Chi local fraternity, this group became part of the national fraternity on Dec. 8, 1984.
Alma offers 10 social Greek organizations: five fraternities and five sororities.
More than 100 Alma College students and staff traveled to destinations in South Carolina, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas for service projects during winter break in February 2009. "Alternative Break service experiences continue to gain popularity on Alma College's campus," says Sallie Scheide, assistant director in the Center for Responsible Leadership.
Melissa Carstens
Graduation: 2008
Major: Education
From: Marquette, Michigan
Interests: Singing, Dancing
Alma’s off-campus study programs do more than place students in exciting locales to meet interesting people; they also create new opportunities for personal growth and skill development. One of the best ways to learn about other societies and cultures is to study and travel in international settings. You do not always have to know a foreign language.
