As Towson grows, how can Greek life help?

Nearly 20,000 students are enrolled this fall semester at Towson University. As the student population continues to expand, the administration is looking to make our student life more appealing and beneficial to students.

Greek life is a major part of student involvement and campus life. Seven percent of students are members of Greek organizations, and these students participate in many campus events and daily campus routines. Keeping students involved on campus creates a greater sense of community, says Christian Miele, the Coordinator of Greek Life at Towson. Many Towson students move off-campus after their freshman or sophomore year, and lose touch with campus events.

“Even though I don’t live on campus anymore, I feel like I am always around,” says Jamie Zdyrski, a Greek student in her senior year. “I eat in the union everyday. I come to campus on the weekends for philanthropy events, and I stay after class on the weekdays to help do things for my sorority or go to meeting.”

In anticipation for the growth, Towson has a 2010 plan to enhance the expansion process. This recent article in the Towerlight talks about the multiple action items to help the Univeristy grow.