NSU Greek Sing raises over $10,000 for local food security

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Performance and philanthropy took center stage on March 12 as Northeastern State University’s (NSU) annual Greek Sing competition officially raised $10,281.46 to support a Tahlequah-based nonprofit, Feed My Sheep.

The student-led event, held March 12 at the NSU Center for Performing Arts, brought together the university’s Greek community for an evening of music centered on the theme “As Seen on TV.” While the competition showcased the talents of fraternities and sororities through television-inspired musical numbers, the evening's sentiment was its record-breaking impact on the Tahlequah community.

Bilal Chaudhry, Director and Board Chair of Feed My Sheep, emphasized the direct impact of the initiative and the vital role played by Tahlequah youth:

“Feed My Sheep is a community organization,” Chaudhry said. “Every dollar raised will go towards helping feed the most vulnerable in our community, and we are so grateful for all the students who spent countless time and effort in helping us raise these important funds.”

Katie Cochran, Associate Director of Student Engagement at NSU, highlighted the deep connection between the campus and the local area following the event’s success.

“NSU is all about our community of Tahlequah and this night’s successes reflect the goals of our fraternity and sorority life community to embrace the Tahlequah community through service and philanthropy,” Cochran said. “This is one of the aspects that makes Greek life so special and we’re thankful to have an opportunity to help give back to our community!”

Established in 2010, Greek Sing has become a cornerstone of the NSU spring semester. It serves as a platform for student leadership and a bridge between the campus and the Tahlequah community. To date, the event remains one of the university’s most successful student-led philanthropic traditions.

NSU President Rodney Hanley noted that the milestone reflects the core values of the university’s student body and its deep ties to the local area.

"Greek Sing highlights the creativity, collaboration and generosity of our students," Hanley said. "Through events like this, our Greek organizations are not only entertaining the community but also supporting important local efforts that help meet real needs. We are proud to see our students using their talents to serve others."

For more information about NSU, visit nsuok.edu.

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