Posted on 14 October 2014.
The weeklong recruitment process for the University of Oregon’s sorority community concluded on a rainy Tuesday afternoon in the EMU amphitheater as hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) opened their bid day envelopes to find out which Greek house they were voted into. Some 905 girls participated in recruitment this year with 217 voluntarily dropping out. 672 of the remaining students were given bids. Senior members of each sorority house gathered in the amphitheater to welcome their new sorority sisters. The event was followed by a mad dash of hundreds of sorority members to their Greek houses. Junior and sophomore members awaited the new members at their respective houses.
Members of Gamma Phi Beta pose for a picture before the potential new members show up. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members of Delta Delta Delta pose for a photo. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members of Alpha Chi Omega pose for a photograph taken by one of their sisters. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
Existing members of Kappa Kappa Gamma walk to the EMU amphitheater. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Gamma Phi Beta members dance in the amphitheater while waiting for potential new members. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
A member of Delta Delta Delta drapes an American flag-styled cloth over her head. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members of Pi Beta Phi get excited for the opening of the bids. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A member of Delta Gamma skips in the middle of the amphitheater. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Sisters of Delta Delta Delta hold up their hands in a gesture representing their Greek symbol. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
Members of Alpha Phi pose with the “A” during bid day. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A member of Kappa Alpha Theta smiles across the crowd. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
Hundreds of potential new members gather in the EMU amphitheater for bid day. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Potential new members take a selfie before opening bids. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Two members of Alpha Phi stick their heads through the spaces in the Phi symbol. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members Pi Beta Phi hoist up their letters during bid day. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A potential new member waits to open the bid envelope containing her new sorority. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
Potential new members smile after receiving their bids to their houses. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A potential new members smiles for the camera after receiving her bid. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A potential new member tries to look through the envelope to see which sorority she was put in. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A new member reacts after opening her bid envelope. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
Potential new members hug each other after opening their envelops revealing their new sorority. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
New and existing member celebrate the reveal of the potential new members’ new sororities. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
New members hug each other after opening their envelops revealing their new sorority. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
New members share their results of bid day with each other. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Kenzie Yoshimura/Emerald)
Sorority sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta make a mad dash back to their house. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Fraternity members sit on the sidewalk to watch the potential new members make a mad dash to their new houses. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members of Alpha Chi OmegaThe 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
New members race through campus to get to their new sorority houses. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A sorority sister of Chi Omega runs through campus with the “Omega” symbol. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Sorority sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta welcome their new members. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Sorority sisters of Pi Beta Phi welcome their new members in front of their house. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Sisters of Delta Delta Delta form a tunnel for their new members to walk through. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Kappa Alpha Theta welcome their new members. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Sorority sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma celebrate in front of their house while welcoming their new members. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
New members of Delta Gamma race down Alder Street to the Delta Gamma house. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Members of Delta Gamma walk down the street holding their letters after bid day. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
The Kappa Alpha Theta house welcomes their new members after the conclusion of bid day. The 2014 University of Oregon bid day took place in the EMU amphitheater, where hundreds of potential new members (PNMs) simultaneously opened up sealed bid day envelopes revealing the sorority houses that chose them. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)