Wright State Fraternity and Sorority Council revives Greek Week after 5-year hiatus

Wright State’s Greek Week from April 7–11 will feature a social media challenge, water games, craft night, field day games and a lip-synch contest.

Greek Week returns to Wright State University’s Dayton Campus April 7–11, ending a five-year absence that began with COVID-19 restrictions in 2020.

“One of my big goals was to bring this on,” said Isabel Wickline, president of the Fraternity and Sorority Council and a senior nursing major from Xenia who graduates in May.

The annual tradition features fraternity and sorority members participating in various activities that combine fun with charitable fundraising. The event was last held in 2019, with post-pandemic challenges preventing its revival until this spring.

Wickline credits the successful return to assistance from Anna Jones, a Wright State staff member who participated in the 2019 Greek Week as a student.

“I remember Greek Week as a core tradition that brought out the best in our community,” said Anna Jones, a 2022 graduate who is assistant director for fraternity and sorority life in the Division of Student Affairs. “It was an exciting, unifying experience that strengthened our organizations and celebrated our shared values. Over the past few years there have been attempts to revive it, but this is the first semester it has truly made its return.”

There are 13 active fraternities and sororities with 247 students involved in the Greek community at Wright State.

“All 13 organizations are invited to participate in Greek Week, with each team contributing a few members to compete in events,” Jones said. “Beyond the competitors, we anticipate strong attendance and engagement from the broader community, with the Lip-Sync Battle Competition expected to draw the largest crowd.”

Greek Week schedule

Monday, April 7: Social media challenge — Greek members submit videos to the Fraternity and Sorority Council’s Instagram account. The team with the most likes and comments wins.

Tuesday, April 8, 8–11 p.m., Student Union pool: Water games, including canoe battleships, cannonball contest and a rubber duck race.

Wednesday, April 9, 5–7 p.m., Millet Hall Atrium: Craft night.

Thursday, April 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., kickball field: Field day games.

Friday, April 11, 5 p.m., 120 Medical Sciences: Lip-Sync Battles.

Students will also compete in an ongoing fundraising contest.

Reviving a tradition

Greek Week offers a unique opportunity for students to come together, support one another and collaborate across chapters, Jones said. The events help students to develop relationships and teamwork and enhance their leadership skills, contributing to a more connected and engaged student body.

“These collaborations lay the foundation for future events and philanthropic initiatives,” Jones said.

“Wright State benefits from the increased school spirit, student engagement and leadership development, while the greater community gains from the philanthropic efforts associated with Greek Week,” Jones said. “This revival is not just about bringing back events — it’s about re-establishing a tradition that strengthens our community and makes a lasting impact. Many students may not know what to expect, but I am eager to see how they embrace this tradition.”