Noble causes can come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are as strenuous and impressive as the Breast Cancer Three Day, some are as classic and respected as the AIDS Quilt, and then some are so original and off-the-wall that they can only come from Wayne State.
When hearing that WSU was holding a concert fundraiser to renovate W’s mascot costume, one may laugh. But lo and behold, the event dubbed the “Hello My Name Is” concert, held Jan. 23, was, without a doubt, a success.
The “Hello My Name Is” concert was held on the second floor of the Majestic Theater and was a product of one of WSU’s fraternities, Pi Kappa Alpha. Profits from the event will go toward renovating WSU’s mascot, W, and benefiting the community.
“The idea came to us in the summer,” said Anthony Richardson, member of Pi Kappa Alpha. “Dr. Strauss [dean of students] suggested that we do some sort of event at the Majestic.
“He said that the owner really wanted to see more Wayne State Greeks, and it only makes sense that we did this since it’s so close to our house.”
To renovate W’s costume is a task in itself. On the facebookevent for the concert, the question is asked, “What exactly is it?” Although many are unsure of its identity, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha hope to change that.
“Five hundred dollars will be going to W. The athletic department mentioned buying new shoes, replacing the fan inside of the suit and possibly buying a shield or a sword,” Richardson said.
In addition to donating $500 to the athletic department, the rest of the proceeds, which is also the majority, will be going to Cass Community Social Services.
Many considered the concert to be a great success. The Majestic opened its doors at 9 p.m. and the party went on until 2 a.m.
In addition to a live DJ, five bands played, including the headliner Forever In A Day, which was added right before the concert.
This is not the first philanthropic event Pi Kappa Alpha has put on. They have adopted families for Christmas, cleaned Belle Isle and teamed up with other WSU organizations to better the community.
Richardson felt the event’s coordinating could not have gone better.
“I feel this event went great,” Richardson said. “We benefited our university, the local community and the students of Wayne State University.”
No exact profit has been determined, yet, but 386 tickets were sold for $10 each, so the Greeks are optimistic.
“I can’t say enough about all of the hard work that all of the brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha put into this event over the last couple of weeks,” Richardson said. “All of Wayne State can look forward to ‘The Hello My Name Is’ concert being an annual event every year.”
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