For the first time ever, all 41 social greek organizations will meet in one room today in an effort to unify the various groups, break stereotypes and inform prospective greeks what the different clubs do.

The greek councils are hosting ‘Meet the Greeks’ in the Old University Union Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. The event, which is modeled after the Interfraternity Council event which introduces its 14 fraternities to students each semester, will for the first time bring all the organizations into one room.

Each fraternity and sorority ‘ from the Asian Greek, Interfraternity, Latino Greek, Pan-Hellenic, National Pan-Hellenic, and Multicultural Greek and Fraternal Councils ‘ will send representatives to the event in hopes of sparking interest, to answer questions and break the stereotypes often associated with greek life in an informal environmental.

Much like ‘rushing,’ which occurs early in the beginning of each semester, the event will shed light on greek organizations and raise awareness, while simultaneously attracting potential pledges, according to Bryan Kirschen of the Campus Life Office.

The event is planned accordingly with the spring semester, a time synonymous with pledging for everyone ‘ including freshmen. Each fraternity and sorority will have a table in the Old Union and will be able to show anyone interested what their organization is about.

According to Jaclyn Epstein of Delta Phi Epsilon, the day will serve as a way for prospective pledges to familiarize with greek life before making a commitment.

‘It is important for people who will rush to see the organization that they are interested in before the actual rushing process begins,’ Epstein said. ‘The entire event will be more laid-back and less intimidating.’

‘Meet the Greeks’ also plans to dissolve any biases against fraternities, Kirschen added.

‘Even though greeks have been labeled as out-of-control partiers, we are also dedicated to charity, networking and most importantly, unity,’ said Karl Leon, a member of Pi Delta Psi. ‘We build eternal friendships with not only people in our frat, but also other greeks. In today’s cut-throat world, it is important to have such strength in unity.’

With the common conception of internal conflict and competition within the greek organizations, each fraternity and sorority will be tabled with others that are from different greek councils. This integration will not only allow students to see very different organizations, but will also allow the fraternities themselves to network and meet new people.

Kirschen encourages students to take advantage of this opportunity and perhaps gain a new perspective on fraternities and sororities, by giving ‘[greek life] a chance.’

‘ And if they meet enough greeks, maybe they will become interested and will have a different kind of understanding,’ he added.