Phi Mu house to close due to deteriorating conditions
"Phi Mu never uses the house as a place to host events. They host their events off-campus," Turning said.
He also noted that only a small percentage of Phi Mu's approximately 120 members would be affected by the change.
"The house is a central location, giving everyone a place to meet, hang out and do things together," sophomore Phi Mu member Caitlyn Dennis said.
With no plans for replacing the Phi Mu house in the foreseeable future, sisters may be forced to reserve space on campus where they can hold meetings and possibly host events.
Because members are billed independently for rent, it should not affect the sorority financially.
The loss of the Rogers House has also renewed University interest in creating a "Greek village" or fraternity row that would relocate Hopkins's fraternity and sorority houses to one University-owned, off-campus location.
"We would love to specifically provide for Greeks and provide the space for storage, chapter meetings, and programming," Boswell said.
In the past, the University has brought in consultants and considered a Greek village model similar to that found at George Washington University.
However, in the past, the possibility of a "Greek village" was not well-received by fraternity and sorority members. Currently the idea is at little more than the conversation stage.
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Phi Mu are currently the only two Greek organizations renting directly from the University.
Upon the expiration of Phi Mu's lease, the Rogers House may either be renovated and converted into office space or demolished, though plans remain uncertain.
He also noted that only a small percentage of Phi Mu's approximately 120 members would be affected by the change.
"The house is a central location, giving everyone a place to meet, hang out and do things together," sophomore Phi Mu member Caitlyn Dennis said.
With no plans for replacing the Phi Mu house in the foreseeable future, sisters may be forced to reserve space on campus where they can hold meetings and possibly host events.
Because members are billed independently for rent, it should not affect the sorority financially.
The loss of the Rogers House has also renewed University interest in creating a "Greek village" or fraternity row that would relocate Hopkins's fraternity and sorority houses to one University-owned, off-campus location.
"We would love to specifically provide for Greeks and provide the space for storage, chapter meetings, and programming," Boswell said.
In the past, the University has brought in consultants and considered a Greek village model similar to that found at George Washington University.
However, in the past, the possibility of a "Greek village" was not well-received by fraternity and sorority members. Currently the idea is at little more than the conversation stage.
The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Phi Mu are currently the only two Greek organizations renting directly from the University.
Upon the expiration of Phi Mu's lease, the Rogers House may either be renovated and converted into office space or demolished, though plans remain uncertain.
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