Theta Nu Xi is committed to serving the campus and community. We participate in various service and educational projects, both independently and in conjunction with other organizations. Each member is expected to perform at least six hours of community service per month, and our members participate in a wide variety of activities.
Philanthropy
The National Organization recently distributed a press release announcing our new philanthropy, Girls For A Change. Please feel free to check out the press release and to visit Girls For A Change's website for more information.
The national philanthropy of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc. is Girls For A Change.
In
2007, the "Mr. Theta Nu Xi Pageant" tradition continued. This
past year's winner was Ricky Jackson of Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural
Fraternity, Inc.
Mr.
Theta Nu Xi Contestants. L to R: Allycia Whitman, Robbie Forbes,
Sharell
Trusty, Ricky Jackson (winner) Leigh Ellen Laster, and Ryan Greene
In the fall of
2006, the
ALMIGHTY Alpha chapter started a new service event dedicated to raising
money for our previous national philanthropy, National Conference for
Committee and Justice (NCCJ). This program set out not only to raise
money and
awareness for our national philanthropy, but also to recognize the
gentlemen on campus that embodied our tenets. Gerard Anthony was the
first winner of the title of "Mr. Theta Nu Xi." The "Mr. Theta Nu Xi
Pageant" was a succesful event that we plan on continuing in the
future.
Between 2003 and 2007, the Sherehe tradition continued with "UNC Idol,"
an American Idol
style talent competition in which all proceeds benefit our national
philanthropy NCCJ.
In 1999-2002, the Sherehe benefit concert continued, with all proceeds benefiting the Orange County Rape Crisis Center.
One
of Theta Nu Xi's goals is to
aid women locally and around the world. In 1998-1999 the Alpha Chapter
undertook a fundraising campaign to aid the Tokor Women of Ghana.
Sherehe (which means "celebration" in Swahili), an annual benefit
concert was born. The first Sherehe raised $667 for women in need.
Service through Education
Improving the campus and
community through educational events and
activities is a part of our mission. The following are just a few of
the ways we've sparked thought and dialogue.
Cracks
in the Justice System
Fall 2008
A forum on injustices
within the Justice system and the current usage of the death penalty,
following a Troy Davis Protest.
Black
Womyn Conversations
Fall 2008
A discussion with Black lesbian women and their experiences in the
United States
The Trials of Darryl Hunt
Spring 2008
A discussion with Darryl Hunt, a man subjected to the injustices of the
flawed criminal justice system.
The Brangelina Effect
Fall 2007
A presentation on inter-country and transracial adoption.
Tough Guise
Fall 2007
Co-sponsored by the Carolina's
Women's Center. A screening and discussion on the social construction
of feminism and masculinity .
Political
Correctness
Spring 2007
Forum on the use of correct terminology in politics.
Not the Average Girl from the
Video
Fall 2006
Co-sponsored by SARR (Students
for the Advancement of Race Relations) and UNITED (United for New Ideas
Toward Ethnic Diversity).
A frank discussion of the race-based sexual stereotypes that women
face challenged the campus to dissect the intersection of race and
sexuality.
What's
So Offensive About That?
Spring 2006
A discussion on the history and use of stereotypes.
Ignorance
is NOT Bliss: An Educational Approach to Understanding Muslim Culture
Spring 2006
Forum in which panelists (including Daily Tarheel editor Ryan Tuck)
shed light on Islam.
Alpha
Chapter sisters after "Ignorance is NOT Bliss" with forum co-sponsors
ΨΣΦ and ΑΦΑ and
forum panelists on March
22, 2006
Why
Do We Always Do That?
Spring 2006
A discussion of
relationships gone good, gone bad, and just plain gone.
Color
Complexes Forum
Fall 2005
Forum co-sponsored with
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and Psi Sigma
Phi Multicultural Fraternity Inc. examines the color complexes that
seem to exist among various cultures.
Can
We Still Defend Hip-Hop?
Fall 2005
Forum co-sponsored with
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. on the state of
hip-hop music.
Guys
on Girls
Fall 2005
Forum co-sponsored with
Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority Inc. A diverse panel of UNC men revealed how men really
feel about women. Topics included dating, relationships, and
sexism.
World
AIDS Week
Fall 2003,
Fall 1999
Participated in AIDS Walk
and hosted a forum on the effect of AIDS in
minorities and women
Women's
Issues Network 24 Hour Rape Free Zone
Fall 1999
Forum on how issues of
culture and ethnicity factor into sexual
assault.
Effects
of Pornography
Fall 1999
Presentation and discussion
led by Judith Scott
Women's Week
Spring 1999
Co-sponsored this campus-wide event. Hosted forum on "Why Women Let
Race Divide Us"
Images
of Beauty
Fall 1998
Discussion of cultural
influences on standards of beauty