Posted on 08 October 2013.
On Tuesday afternoon, the weeklong recruitment process for the University of Oregon’s sorority community concludes in the EMU amphitheater as hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) open their bid day envelopes and find out which Greek house they have been voted into. Over 850 students have participated in recruitment this year. This annual event is followed by a traditional mad dash to the sorority house of the new members, led by the existing sisters in that sorority.
Members of Delta Gamma cheered and screamed as bids were passed out to the potential new members. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A sister in Kappa Alpha Theta, holding the greek letter for Theta, shrieks as she runs toward the sorority’s house on the corner of E 15th Ave and Kincaid St. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
New sorority members find a way to start running to their new sororities by climbing up the EMU amphitheater. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Hundreds of new sorority members sprint through campus toward their new houses near E 15th Ave in Eugene. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A group of girls from Kappa Kappa Gamma dance in front of their house to welcome their new members. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Potential new member Angela Roze holds her sealed bid day envelope up to the sunlight in an attempt to discover which sorority chose her. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sorority sisters of Pi Beta Phi scream and shout as their new members run towards their house. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
New members in Kappa Alpha Theta pose for the camera in a mobile photo booth parked in front of their house. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Members of Kappa Delta sing and dance before the start of Sorority Bid Day at the EMU amphitheater. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in.(Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Gamma Phi Beta sister Sierra Gamelgaard takes a self-portrait with her phone in the EMU amphitheater as the activities kick off. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Freshman Jessica Seiller and sophomore Krissi Ghio take a photo in front of their new sorority, Chi Omega. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Kappa Kappa Gamma senior Taylor Garrett, center, screams in celebration as she hoists the Kappa greek letter with her sisters. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Delta Gamma sisters dance together shortly before the bid day reveal. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Tri Delta sisters share a moment before the bid day reveal. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Tri Delta sisters share a moment before the bid day reveal. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sisters in Kappa Alpha Theta dance together shortly before the reveal ceremony. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A trio of women run toward their house on E 15th Ave in Eugene. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sisters in Kappa Alpha Theta welcome their new members at the sorority’s house on the corner of E 15th Ave and Kincaid St. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A member of Pi Beta Phi welcomes her new sisters to their home on the corner of E 15th Ave and Kincaid St. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Sisters in Kappa Alpha Theta dance on their front porch as new members are welcomed. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Kappa Kappa Gamma senior Alex Chase (in sombrero) celebrates with her new sister Lexie Veltri on the front lawn of their chapter house. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A sister in Gamma Phi Beta waits for the activities to begin in the EMU amphitheater. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A trio of sisters in Kappa Kappa Gamma dance on their front lawn as they celebrate their new members. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Members of Kappa Alpha Theta make their way in colorful tutus to the EMU amphitheater for the start of Sorority Bid Day. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Hundreds of girls hug and cheer moments after opening their bids Tuesday evening. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Senior Lindsey Contino from Kappa Delta shares a laugh while reuniting with her sorority sisters after a week as a Gamma Rho. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Potential new members (“PNM’s”) began receiving their letters that contained the houses they were voted into at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday evening. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in.(Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Seniors Alex Chase and Kylie Loutid of Kappa Kappa Gamma pose for a picture Tuesday evening before the potential new members (PNM’s) received their letters containing the sororities they made it into. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in.(Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) stood in the middle of the EMU amphitheater before accepting their letters revealing the house they got into. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Hundreds of new sorority members run to their new houses to celebrate getting voted in. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members of Kappa Alpha Theta welcome their new members to their house. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Kappa Alpha Theta makes a welcome tunnel as their new members enter the house. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Delta Gamma sorority rented a pony for their new members as part of the celebration. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Delta Gamma house welcome their new members into the house. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Sisters in Gamma Phi Beta prepare in the amphitheater an hour prior to the bid day commencement. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Several fraternity members stood on the side of the EMU amphitheater to watch the end of Rush Week for sororities at the University of Oregon. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in.(Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A group of potential new members pose for a picture minutes before they receiving their bid letter. The 2013 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (“PNM’s”) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. Some 884 girls went through recruitment, and over 600 received bids for the houses that voted them in.(Ryan Kang/Emerald)
