ZTA Big Man on Campus article
On April 8, 2017, the Iota Nu chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at
Susquehanna University will be hosting Big Man on Campus, a male
pageant, to raise money for their philanthropy, Breast Cancer
Education and Awareness.
Big Man on Campus is an annual philanthropy event that Zeta
Tau Alpha programs.
The event consists of three sections: a talent portion, a question
and answer portion, and a formal wear portion. The talent portion can
range from stepping to reading original poetry to singing. The question
and answer section focuses on philanthropy and the meaning of
service. The formal wear portion includes the contestants dressing up
in formal attire.
New to the event this year, the formal wear portion will be
themed. This years theme is superheroes, and contestants will create
outfits that fit the theme.
Each social fraternity on campus and the service fraternity on
campus, Alpha Phi Omega, will send two male representatives to
participate.
The contest will be judged by several faculty and staff judges,
who will decide which organizations representatives win.
Sydney Curran, the Think Pink chairman of Zeta Tau Alpha,
explains the importance of the event.
Our philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness,
which is significant because we are not only raising funds for research,
but we are also showing our love and support to breast cancer patients
and survivors, she states.
The event also focuses on other organizations philanthropies as
well.
I hope that the participants gain a better appreciation for each
others service, but also feel appreciated in their work for their own
philanthropy, Curran explains. My favorite part of Big Man on
Campus is that it is more than just a fundraiser for Zeta, its also a fun
way to celebrate IFCs service and philanthropies along with our own.
Michaella Currie, a junior member of Zeta Tau Alpha, explains her
favorite part of Big Man on Campus.
I like that the guys are all participating and having a good time
for a good cause, Michaella explains. Im looking forward to seeing
what kind of talents the guys bring to the table.
John Bucci, a sophomore at Susquehanna, will be one of the
representatives from Phi Mu Delta. Bucci expresses his excitement for
the event.
Im interested in articipating because it gives Greek life a
chance to come together and enjoy a night of laughter and
knowledge, he explains. It also allows students to share their talent
and energy with others.
Tickets will be sold for $3 throughout the week leading up to the
event at a table in the lower level of Degenstein Campus Center and
by the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha. Tickets will be sold for $5 at the door.
The event will be at 2 p.m. in Degenstein Theater, and is open to the
public.