Greeks Rejuvenate Park, Raise Funds for Community Pool

The University of New Mexico fraternity and sorority community celebrated its annual Greek Week recently. Annually, students work together on community service, philanthropy, school spirit and to build chapter unity.

This year, the groups worked with the City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department to rejuvenate Tom Bullock Park. Students planted more than 100 trees, painted park fences and shade structures, dug out and filled in walkways and spread 634 cubic yards of mulch.

In addition, students raised $9,000 for the East San Jose Community pool. Monies raised will purchase shade structures for seating areas and a picnic table.
The city has invited UNM’s fraternities and sororities to attend to a ribbon cutting ceremony when the project is complete.

Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu