Fall 2008 Recruitment Schedule:
Pardon Our Dust!! This portion is under construction.
Universal Recruitment Open House Dates
- Tuesday, August 28
- Thursday, August 30
- Monday, September 3
- Wednesday, September 5
Can't find the house or need a ride? Please contact the Purdue Acacia recruitment chairman Christopher Hathaway (260) 438-3270 to make arrangements or ask any questions.
Why Go Greek?
You may be asking yourself, "why should I go Greek?". Well, you've come this far, so you must already have some knowledge of the great experience only found by going Greek.
Joining a fraternity will develop you as a leader, scholar, and member of your community. Of course, we have some fun along the way. Here are some interesting facts illustrating the benefits of being Greek:
- Approximately 80 percent of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies are fraternity men.
- The majority (71 percent) of those listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men.
- Seventy-six percent of current United States senators and congressmen are fraternity men.
- Forty percent of the 47 Supreme Court justices since 1910 have been fraternity men.
- One hundred of the 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men.
- All but two United States Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men.
Why Acacia?
There are many fraternities to choose from, especially at Purdue, home of the 3rd largest Greek Community in the nation. So why join Acacia? Acacia Fraternity is unique. First, you may have noticed that Acacia is the only fraternity in the world to use a Greek word for its name. This uniqueness continues within the chapter, where you will find the greatest brotherhood any can offer. Aside from all other things that a fraternity can offer, the main factor when choosing one should be the men living in it. On that basis, there is none greater than Acacia.
The Six Meanings of Acacia:
AKAKIA is a Greek word which, according to earliest known history, has been used to designate Distinctiveness and Leadership among Mankind. The original Greek spelling of Acacia is with a "K" (Kappa) instead of an Arabic "C".
AKAKIA has also been used to designate the Spirit of Immortality of Survival of the Soul, and reminds us of the need to live a life always mindful of the Immortality of the Soul.
AKAKIA is the name of a Far Eastern Evergreen which survived the seasons, and grew and thrived in barren lands, ever standing out as A Symbol of Strength and Ruggedness: reminding us that we too, as individuals, should be lastingly mindful of the inspiration to be strong and rugged; to face the problems of life as Acacians and representatives of our Fraternity and our University.
AKAKIA trees indicate A Truly Masculine State Having The Power To Pollenize and Perpetuate Life. We too, as Acacians, should import strength and protection to the weaker, and use our Education and Associations for the good of all.
AKAKIA has a ritualistic significance in the Age-Old Order to which the Fraternity owes its heritage. This order has ever held for the Freedom of the Individual to commune with his God and to Him alone be accountable. As mortal men we are reminded to live our lives so that when called before God we can without a qualm account for our conduct as Men among those with whom we have traveled along life's pathway.
AKAKIA is Our Fraternity. It is ever reminding us of our duty to its age-honored symbolic meanings, and our responsibilities as Acacians toward those with whom we associate.
On the Purdue campus, Acacia enjoys a location only a few minutes walking distance from all academic buildings, Ross-Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena, the Recreational Sports Center, and all residence halls.
At the chapter house, we offer a comfortable and clean living environment, a library with computers as well as plenty of seats and table space, wired and wireless broadband internet access in every room, an outdoor basketball court, professional quality pool table, brand new booths downstairs, and an entertainment room featuring a 50" plasma television, surround sound, and high-definition cable. We also have the phenomenal "Chef Mark" who cooks a hot lunch and dinner every day during the week.
Within our international organization, Purdue is a flagship chapter. We have won five awards for best chapter, second-most within the fraternity, and countless other awards for excellence in chapter operations. We have active members and alumni serving on the International Council and Acacia Fraternity Foundation.
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