THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Attendees learned what it means to be greek at Penn State at Thursday's greek involvement fair. By Alyssa Bender COLLEGIAN SIAFF WRITER While listening to music and snacking on popcorn, students interested in greek life had the opportunity to browse colorful displays, photos and T-shirts and to learn about an array of sorori ties and fraternities at Thursday's greek involvement fair. Greeks occupy one of 1 he string of student activities fairs held in the HUB-Robeson Center during the first week of classes each semester. Melissa Graesser, vice presi dent of membership for Phi Mu sorority, said the fair is important because it allows fraternities and sororities to market the idea of going greek to the student popu lation. Some people already know they want to join. and the fair gives them the opportunity to ask ques- Beer expo expected to brew up fun, raise charity dollars By Zach Geiger COLLEGIAN STAFF WRI; FR Calling all beer enthusiasts: Saturday's State College Microbrewers Expo will provide people with the opportunity to taste a large variety of micro brews and learn more about the trade. Beginning at 2 p.m., The Microbrewers Expo is a charity event that features local and out of-state brewers who convene in State College to share their craft, first-year event coordinator Mike Martin said. "This is the 12th time the Expo has been here in State College," Martin said. - Last year did not work out -- we revived it this year. made a few little changes to if and now it is a charity event." The event runs until 6 p.m. at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets start at S5O and can be purchased at the Hotel State College. 100 W College Ave. t i armor Ipi7P Bur-0 ,f,vie, R auß CHUM * Part and full time available * Closed Sundays * Flexible Hours * Competitive Pay * College Scholarships * Friendly Place to Work ll'. atitt "We're in greek life because we enjoy it, and we really want to convey that enjoyment." Melissa Graesser junior - advertising and public relations tions and gather more informa tion, Graesser (junior-advertising and public relations) said. Craig Connelly and Cameron Mueskes (sophomore-engineer ing), co-rush chairmen for Triangle fraternity, said the involvement fair is an important part of spreading information about the fraternity and about greek life in general. "It's how we get our name out there," Connelly (junior-mechani cal engineering) said. Attendees Alyssa Wyvratt (freshman-engineering) and Alex Lamar (freshman-nutrition) said the fair was very helpful in their search for the perfect sorority. - We wanted to see what it's all about," Lamar said. "We like the idea of sisterhood." Connelly said many students come to the fair with a good idea of which organizations they are interested in joining. Some come to the fair looking A special $75 VIP ticket will allow guests to enter at 1 p.m. and have the chance to sample rare and unique beers that some of the brewers will bring, Martin said. The price of admission allows attendees to sample a variety of beers and enjoy a large selection of food, but the event also provides guests with an opportunity to give back. Proceeds from the Microbrewers Expo benefit the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer of Penn State program and the Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund, Martin said. Martin, who is on the Coaches vs. Cancer committee, said the charity is close to his heart and he was pleased that it could be incor porated into the Expo. Even though the Microbrewers Expo is for a good cause, the main attraction at the event is the beer. An array of more than 20 brew ers will be in attendance, Martin said, and will feature a mix of local The New Free Standing Location On North Atherton Street Grand Opening In October 2010! Apply Now! For more information visit: www.chick-fil-a.com/happyvalley A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job, it's a stepping stone to a successful future in the world of business. Check out some of the great benefits! Era Find us on Elul Facebook "The Chick-fil-A at Happy Valley for specific organizations. That was the originally the case for Wyvratt and Lamar, though they said they found a few others that also looked appealing. They said they are most inter ested in friendship and getting more involved in campus activi ties such as Homecoming. For others, greek life is a good way to get involved in activities off-campus, too. Many students join fraternities as a way to give back to the com munity through philanthropies. Mueskes said. Greek life members agree that those who join fraternities and sororities have fun getting involved in both on- and off-cam pus activities. "We're in greek life because we enjoy it. and we really want to convey that enjoyment, - Graesser said. To e-mail reporter: ambsB74@psu.edu brewers like Otto's and Elk Creek Cafe and brewers from as far as Canada and California. Some of the brewers will be on hand at the event to pour their beers to the crowd and discuss microbrewing with those in atten dance at different seminars throughout the evening, Martin said. Attendees who must be over the age of 21 will likely include students, locals and beer enthusi asts, Zeno's general manager Dave Staab said. - It's a knowledgeable, enthusi astic beer crowd." Staab said. At the July 2008 Expo, more than 3,000 people were in atten dance. but this year the venue is limited to just 1,200 people, Martin said. "We don't 'mow what it's going to be like this year" Martin said. "This is the first time ever that it's held when students are in town. This will be a whole new aspect for this vear." Zeno's, 100 W College Ave., is one of the major sponsors of the WIN A BIKE! 441 West College Avenue. www.TheßicycleShopinc.com I 814-238-9422 i Nikki LaFemina (graduate student-chemistry) throws laundry into baskets on the HUB lam -, to win prizes from Target Thursday. Microbrewers Expo. 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