Letter from the President, Sydney Carlson:
On behalf of our 8 Panhellenic sororities, I’d like to welcome you to the Lehigh Panhellenic Community! My name is Sydney Carlson and I am the Panhellenic President for the 2023 school year. The Panhellenic community here at Lehigh is amazing which is one of the many reasons why I am honored to have the opportunity to lead and be a part of one of the largest groups of women here on campus.
As the Panhellenic President, I carry a great deal of responsibility to help our Greek community adapt to our evolving society. I am dedicated to this role and I wholeheartedly take on this responsibility. I plan to work diligently to bring change and push forward a path of progress. While we have made great strides in our community, we still have quite a long way to go. Our most recent addition to the Panhellenic Executive Board is the position of Vice President of Access and Advocacy. This year Kwynsky Miguel is serving as our Vice President of Access and Advocacy. This role seeks to provide education to both our chapters and the rest of the Lehigh population on how we can make Lehigh a more inclusive and accessible community. Kwynsky, and our entire Executive Board, are committed to making a difference in our community, and if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this role and the initiatives it encompasses, please feel free to contact Kwynsky at knm225@lehigh.edu.
As a Panhellenic Council, we work to nurture and uphold a community of intelligent and compassionate women. Being in a sorority is more than just the letters we wear. It is the opportunity to be part of something much bigger than yourself and to immerse yourself in the greater Lehigh community. The majority of our members are involved in at least one other campus organization, you can find Panhellenic women playing on Lehigh Athletics Teams, serving on the Undergraduate Senate, writing for the Brown & White, participating in Peer Health Mentors, performing in Lehigh’s Musical Groups -- and so much more!
Sorority membership requires investment, this investment provides academic support, relationships, career networking, leadership experiences, philanthropy opportunities, and all the wonderful benefits that come from lifelong affiliation. We are actively working to create opportunities for our community to be more accessible. Every day we strive to be a community that young women will want to join, and we aspire to grow and evolve with each new member that we gain. If you choose to Go Greek, you aren’t just joining a chapter, you’re joining an entire community - one that empowers its members and holds themselves and their peers to a higher standard academically, socially, and professionally.
The women who make up the Panhellenic community are strong, driven, and committed members who create a network that pushes them to achieve their goals. I have gained so much from the Panhellenic community, and I am hoping that I can show you all how amazing the community truly is.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns at any point in time! My email is syc224@lehigh.edu. I can not express how excited I am to work with you all!
Best,
Sydney Carlson
Lehigh University Panhellenic Council President