The InterFraternity Council elected College junior Josh Gottheimer as its new president at a closed meeting last night. He will begin his term in January, replacing current IFC President and College senior David Treat. Gottheimer, an Alpha Epsilon Pi brother who served as IFC judicial manager this year, promised that under his leadership the IFC board would be "incredibly aggressive." "The administration will hear us loud and clear," he said. "We'll show that the Greeks are here and here to stay." Gottheimer's largest project involves developing and publicizing a proposal that would redefine the Greek system's role within the University. He added that he hopes University President Judith Rodin will consider the proposal when planning and developing the 21st Century Project during the upcoming year. Gottheimer said he also wants the IFC to emphasize community service, Greek mentoring programs and other "positive activity" during the upcoming year. He said the Greek system must also play a major role in keeping undergraduate social life on campus. A former member of the Undergraduate Assembly, Gottheimer said he hopes to hold more University- wide parties such as the "Breaking Down the Walls" event last month. Also at last night's meeting, Wharton juniors Tim Lash and Nick Lemen were elected the IFC's executive vice president and vice president for rush, respectively. College sophomore Matt Baker was elected to secretary and College junior Matt Veneri will serve as treasurer. College junior Dave Lewis will be the IFC judicial manager and Wharton sophomore Charles Margosian will fill the member-at-large position.
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