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.