Greek system elects new executive board members

Both the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council held elections this week to select executive board members for the 2000 academic year.

Engineering senior Adam Silver, an Alpha Sigma Phi member, will assume the IFC's top post. He will replace current IFC President Rohith Reddy in January.

"I'm looking to create an IFC that works for every one of the 32 chapters," Silver said in his campaign speech last night in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union.

"We're truly blessed at the University of Michigan to have the type of Greek System we do - it's one of the best there is," he added.

Silver said his main goals as IFC president include improving relations with the City of Ann Arbor, as well as emphasizing communication among IFC members and the Greek system.

JEREMY MENCHIK/Daily Engineering senior Adam Silver speaks to the Interfraternity Council at the Michigan Union last night. Silver was elected as the new IFC president.

Following several re-votes among the fraternity chapter presidents, as a majority is necessary for the winning candidate, members named LSA junior and Theta Chi member Marc Hustvedt executive vice president.

Nine sorority members were elected to top leadership posts in the Panhellenic Association, following a process of applications, interviews and Tuesday night's candidate speeches.

Nursing sophomore Tricia Zubal, a Delta Delta Delta member, won the election for Panhel president.

"I can't say enough good things about her," said Cindy Faulk, Education senior and current Panhel president. "She has every quality we were looking for in a leader. And her speech was incredible."

Taking over as the organization's executive vice president is Betsy Nichols, an Engineering junior and Alpha Phi member.

Eight other women were chosen for the remaining positions on the executive board. The public relations vice president position was left open, after one candidate dropped out.

"We'll be doing a re-application process to fill the spot very soon," Faulk said.

"Through my house, I've met some of the most amazing people," Hustvedt said in his speech. "But I realize that IFC is the big picture. It's not just about my house, but about all the houses. We're in this together."

Hustvedt continued to say that the University Greek system is in a stable position right now.

"I don't want to lose the strength we already have," Hustvedt said.

The council also filled eight other positions.

Both Panhellenic and IFC elections are held each fall with chapter presidents making the final votes.

While IFC allows any fraternity member to run for office, Panhel requires applications and interviews with the current council before it narrows its search to 10 women.

Sorority presidents vote for which positions on the board these candidates assume after hearing their speeches. Both Panhel and IFC allowed for pro and con speeches, in which a Greek member spoke on behalf of the candidates.

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