Working with the BiCultural InterGreek Council to make the umbrella organization more visible on campus is one of the first projects of newly appointed Fraternity and Sorority Affairs program director Larry Moses. Moses replaces former program director Rana Walker, who left the University for health-related reasons, according to OFSA Director Scott Reikofski. He brings an extensive background in counseling to the job, having previously served as an administrator for various specialty schools -- helping emotionally disturbed adolescents at the Woodsworth Academy in Fort Washington and chapters of the Devereux Foundation in Chester and Delaware Counties. "The job was very near and dear to me, but it was a time to move on," Moses said. "Perhaps I'll have the opportunity here to give guidance to another population." A Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., brother during his days at Ohio's Wilmington College, Moses' main responsibilities with at the University lie within Greek minority affairs, advising the nine chapters of the BIG-C. One aspect of his job, he said, is to provide members with scholarship and job contacts, connecting them with members already in the workforce and "letting them know who's out there." He described his first opportunity to work at the university level as an "exciting one." "I've always been in tuned with African-American organizations," he added. "But this is my first experience with Latino organizations." And although Moses is "still learning a lot about the University and how things are run," he has already begun developing an agenda. With a college minor in theater, he plans to take advantage of his production experience to publicize the BIG-C's strong support system, as well as the organization's events. "It comes down to making people more aware of not only who we are, but also the programs we offer," he said. According to Moses, the BIG-C is currently coordinating a number of programs offering keynote speakers of interest to the entire student body. He added that the organization is "very dedicated to the community" and is continuing its participation in various service projects, including this Saturday's Greek Community Service Day campus clean-up. BIG-C President and College senior Jason Rosas acknowledged Moses' efforts, describing his organization's new advisor as an "incredible resource and positive force." "He already has put forth a lot of publicity initiative in helping make BIG-C more visible on campus," the Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., brother said. Noting that Penn is one of few schools that have a full-time staff dedicated solely to fraternity and sorority affairs, Moses said he has been impressed with "the University's effort to make Greek life more viable and positive." "I'm very much in awe with the office here," he said. "It's admirable that the University has made such a solid commitment to Greek Life." Moses' enthusiasm has elicited a positive response from students, according to Reikofski. "He's a very positive addition to our office," Reikofski said. "He believes fully in the fraternity experience, and the students are responding very well."
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