General Greek Assembly Hall FAQs
Where is Greek Assembly Hall located?
Greek Assembly Hall is located on 45 Campus Drive East between the Recreation Center (Rec) and Bryce Lawn Apartments.
What will security be like at Greek Assembly Hall?
UAPD and University Resources patrol the area regularly as part of their service to campus. UAPD responds quickly to emergency calls on campus, including at this location. Additionally, the area will have outdoor lighting in after-hours and weekend times.
What will Greek Assembly Hall be used for?
Greek Assembly Hall will serve as a home location for National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and United Greek Council (UGC) organizations. It will be a dedicated space for their chapter meetings and other community-building events to support these student organizations. It includes multiple meeting rooms of various sizes and a patio space. There will also be a process to allow NPHC and UGC organizations to reserve space as needed. Additionally, it includes a large storm shelter, and during times of inclement weather the space will be open to the UA community.
What is National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)?
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is the coordinating council for the nine historically African American Greek-letter organizations, often referred to as the Divine Nine. On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington DC, the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization. The Alabama NPHC has eight of the nine organizations. These sororities and fraternities have been an integral part of the UA community since 1974.
Current UA Chapters (in order of their founding):
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Omega Psi Phi
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Zeta Phi Beta
- Sigma Gamma Rho
NPHC organizations are committed to community service and support academic excellence between members and the general student body by providing scholarships and programs. In addition to providing a social outlet, NPHC organizations also provide a variety of initiatives designed to enrich the cultural experience of UA students.
What is United Greek Council (UGC)?
The Alabama United Greek Council is the governing body for the seven special interest sororities and fraternities at The University of Alabama. Established on the UA campus in spring 2009, UGC exists to enable member organizations to share ideas and resources, promote mutual respect and equality, and provide a support network for students on campus.
Current Chapters:
- Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-education business fraternity
- Alpha Omega Epsilon, a sorority promoting women in STEM
- Kappa Kappa Psi, a co-educational national honor band fraternity
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a national fraternal music society
- Phi Sigma Pi, a national co-educational honor fraternity
- Sigma Alpha Iota, a national music sorority
- Theta Tau, a co-educational engineering fraternity
What is the Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Support Fund?
The Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Support Fund is a fund to support the expenses associated with the operation of the Greek Assembly Hall, to offer financial resources for NPHC and UGC organizations to use for activities that support their mission (by application), and to offer scholarships for active members of NPHC and UGC organizations.
Are there other opportunities to name space in the Greek Assembly Hall, outside of the Donor Wall?
Yes. There are naming opportunities for different spaces throughout the building, ranging from $10,000 to $2,500,000. For more information about the available spaces to name, please contact Jordyn Pruitt (information listed below).
If I don’t want my name listed but I want to support the initiatives, can I donate anonymously?
Yes. If you do not wish to have your name on a paver but wish to donate to the NPHC Plaza Fund, you can donate through the NPHC Plaza Fund. And if you wish to support the Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Support Fund but do not want your name on the donor wall, you can donate through the Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Support Fund.
NPHC Plaza FAQs
Can I pick where my paver will be placed at the NPHC Plaza?
No. All pavers will be randomly placed in the plaza with no exceptions.
Will there be a map showing where my paver is?
Yes. After all pavers have been placed in the plaza, a map showing where your paver is placed will be shared via email using the email address registered with the paver purchase.
How many characters can be on my paver?
Each paver will have four lines, and each line can have up to 14 characters (including spaces).
Will I have the opportunity to see a proof of my paver before it is engraved?
Yes. Once you have purchased your paver, you will receive a proof via email within 30 days of your purchase. Once the individual who placed the order receives the proof, you will have one week to communicate any changes you would like to see before the paver is engraved. After this timeframe, pavers will be engraved, and edits will not be allowed.
What will my donation support?
All donations and proceeds from paver purchases will be directed to the NPHC Plaza Building Fund. While all expenses for Greek Assembly Hall have been covered, the NPHC Plaza is an additional expense that fundraising initiatives support. Once the NPHC Plaza has been built, all remaining funds will be transferred into the Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Support Fund for scholarships and programmatic support for NPHC and UGC organizations on campus.
Is my donation/purchase tax deductible?
Sort of. All donations are tax deductible; but, for the NPHC Plaza pavers, the cost to produce and engrave the paver will be deducted from the tax-deductible amount of your donation.
Can I wait and purchase a paver at a later date?
There are a limited number of pavers available, and once all have been sold out then the opportunity to purchase one will have passed. Additionally, at this time there are no plans to continue operating paver sales after Greek Assembly Hall opens in August 2023. However, the Donor Wall will continue to provide opportunities for donor recognition.
Greek Assembly Hall Donor Wall FAQs
What are the differences in the three levels on the donor wall?
Each donor’s name and/or message will appear on a plaque on the donor wall, and the level of donation will be indicated by the color of the plaque (Ivory indicates a gift of $1,000-$2,499; Silver indicates a gift of $2,500-$4,999; Crimson indicates a gift of $5,000 or more).
What are the character limits for inscriptions on the donor wall.
Each plaque can accommodate up to three lines of text with up to 45 characters (including spaces) on each line.
What will my donation support?
All donations received through the Donor Wall and any naming opportunities inside Greek Assembly Hall will support the Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Support Fund, which will provide scholarships and programmatic support for NPHC and UGC organizations on campus.
Is my donation/purchase tax deductible?
Yes. All donations are tax deductible. The only exception is for the NPHC Plaza pavers (the cost of to produce and engrave the paver will be deducted from the tax-deductible amount of the purchase).
Contact Information
Is there anyone I can contact for more info?
Yes! However, to provide you with the most direct point of contact, please review the following options:
- For questions about the Greek Assembly Hall Campaign Committee, Ambassador group, or additional ways you can help support the campaign, please contact the Office for Fraternity and Sorority Life at ofsl@ua.edu.
- For questions about personalized pavers in the NPHC Plaza, please contact Terri Yeend at crimsonpromenade@ua.edu.
- For questions about the donor wall or general Greek Assembly Hall fundraising questions, please contact Victoria Cochran at victoria.cochran@ua.edu.
- For questions about the Greek Assembly Hall Endowed Fund or naming opportunities within Greek Assembly Hall, please contact Mary Jane Moore at partl001@ua.edu.