Bear Pride- Greek Advisor Edition

This is BSU's first year bringing a delegation to NGLA and every year I think to myself how all the stress of raising enough money and finding funding is 100% worth it. The enthusiasm and excitement from Bridgewater students to be here and soak up every bit of knowledge is truly awesome. I am so grateful to work with students who value and appreciate this opportunity.

David did a great job with Buy In or Get Out for the keynote and by the conversations the students had all day about it, they heard the message of holding our members accountable loud and clear. There is no relief in "thank goodness it was XXX organization and not mine" The reality is, what happens in any other Greek organization reflects ALL of us (yes, even us alumni members) and we have a responsibility to take ownership over it and be responsible about having the crucial conversations.

I was so happy to present a workshop with my good friend Cat Sohor from MIT. It came together when we chatted at the New England Greek Summit in October when we were talking about the idea that many Northeast Greek chapters think their brotherhood/sisterhood would be better if only they had a house. Cat and I had a great group of attendees who brainstormed creative ways to provide opportunities for brotherhood/sisterhood on your campus using what you have and benefiting from what is already happening on campus. (Shout out to Delta Phi Epsilon who made a Sisterhood event out of Program Committee's Italian Night last week!)

We had a great dinner out together and the conversations were non stop about the sessions they attended and the new things they learned. Again... none of this happens without this investment.

We concluded with the traditional Pajama Jammy Jam and the winner of the best pj's was.... Kristen Scoville by a landslide.. pics to follow :)

Stay well bears at home!

~Mb