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 philanthropy of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc. is the National Conference for Community and Justice. 

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 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.

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