As part of this year’s Disney + edition of Greek Week, sororities and fraternities worked together to create t-shirts, skits, and events with Disney themes to compete amongst one another. The pairs are awarded points based on their performance with the Greek team with the most points winning trophies. But more than points and trophies, Greek Week is about creating a lasting impression.

“One chapter alone has the potential to make an impact,” said Joey Curvey, director of this year’s Greek Week. “But a community, brought together by common ideals, has the potential to move mountains.”

Greek students began moving those mountains when they hosted a Blood Drive that took place in the weeks leading up to the official Greek Week. This year’s blood drive saw 667 units of blood collected, enough to potentially save over 2,000 people. This exemplifies the main theme of Greek Week: giving back.

“While there are a series of games and competitions going on, the premise of Greek Week is to donate and give back to the community that has done so much for us,” said Nicholas Feltz, graduate assistant in the Office of Greek Life.

Greek students also host Walk-A-Mile, an event that asks participants to walk a mile in high-heels to raise awareness for sexual assault. There will also be a canned food drive that benefits the Redhawk Food Pantry and a clothing drive to support the Women’s Safehouse of Southeast Missouri and Teen Challenge.

In addition, Greek students have also partnered with One City, SEMO NASV, Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri, Dream Factory, Boy Scouts of America, Voice for Children and Hope for One More.

“The University benefits through the connections with local nonprofits that were chosen as partners for Greek Week,” said Feltz. “By having student leaders create an entire series of events for themselves, it showcases what it truly means to be a member of Greek Life at Southeast.”

While Greek Week festivities are heavily focused on Greek students, the events are open to the public. Students, as well as members of the community, are encouraged to come out and participate in the food drive, clothing drive, Walk-A-Mile and even watch a skit or two.

“If we all choose to approach this week with a servant’s heart and a positive mindset it can be enjoyable and rewarding to us all,” said Curvey.

The weeks schedule of events are as follows: 

April 16

• Greek Games – Parker Field / 1 – 3 p.m.

April 17

• Canned Food Drive – Redhawk Food Pantry / 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

April 18

• Walk-A-Mile – Academic Hall / 5: 45 p.m. following Greek Connections

April 19

• Shiver and Slide – Lower Parker Field / Noon – 1:30 p.m. 

April 20

• Clothing Drive – University Center Terrace Room / 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

• Lip Sync Battle – Academic Hall / 6 p.m. 

April 22

• Greek Sing – Academic Hall / 5 p.m.