| active |
A fully initiated member of a fraternity or sorority. |
| alumni |
An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority no longer enrolled as an undergraduate student. |
| bid |
An invitation to membership from a Greek letter organization to a rushee. |
| brother |
An initiated member of a fraternity.
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| chapter |
The local collegiate membership of a national fraternity. |
| dry rush |
The practice of not serving alcoholic beverages at any University at Buffalo rush functions. |
| Greek |
A member of a fraternity or sorority. |
| initiation |
The traditional ritual which brings the pledge into full membership in the fraternity. |
| intake |
Process for which prospective members are educated about a chapter's history, organization, and community service. It is the initial procedure for some historically African-American fraternities and sororities. |
| legacy |
A rushee whose parents or siblings were a member of the same fraternity/sorority that they are pursuing. |
| local |
A group existing only at UB and/or local schools, not affiliated with a National organization. |
| new member |
An individual who has accepted a bid and is engaged in preparing for initiation. During the 6-week member education period, new members are instructed in the rites and rituals of full membership. |
| ritual |
An activity which bonds the organization together and is traditionally secretive. |
| rush |
The period of time for membership recruitment by Greek organizations. An opportunity for non-Greek students to learn about individual organizations and their membership. |
| rushee |
A person interested in becoming a member of a fraternity or sorority. |
| sister |
An initiated member of a sorority. |
