University Greeks from across campus will take over the Tate Grand Hall tonight in an effort to show the school what they’re all about.

At the Multicultural Greek Council’s “Impressions” event, students from a wide variety of Greek organizations will participate in a fashion show to raise money for Relay for Life.

“It’s a fun event for everyone to learn about Greek life and what we’re doing in the community,” said Holly Kamau, the event coordinator.

About 20 contestants representing the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council will compete in four fashion categories – business, casual, nightlife and wildcard, Kamau said.

The audience will also get to choose its favorite participant by donating money to a box labeled with the contestant’s name, she said.

Showcasing the traditions of the participating organizations is another aspect of the event. Some of the Greek organizations will demonstrate their traditions through performances involving strolling, stepping and saluting, Kamau, a junior from Decatur, said.

These dance-like routines are something you have to see to understand, she said. After each performance the audience will hear an explanation of what the dance means to the group.

“It’s something the general public hasn’t seen before,” Kamau said. “It’s definitely a cultural experience, alongside entertainment.”

Michelle Espino, an assistant professor of counseling and human development, will be a judge for the event. Espino participated in a culture-based sorority when she was in college.

“This event is an important way to stay connected with that community and find a way to show support of our students on campus,” Espino said in a phone interview Tuesday.

And she said she expects to see some interesting performances from those involved.

“I’m expecting to see some creativity in terms of displaying fraternity and sorority pride,” she said.

For Stephenie Lai, a member of the Multicultural Greek Council organization Delta Phi Lambda, the event is a way to raise awareness about the MGC groups on campus.

MGC groups may be less visible in the University community when compared to other Greek organizations on campus, Lai, a junior from Kennesaw, said in a phone interview Tuesday.

“MGC is still really small, but we are growing,” she said. “[The event] is getting our name out there, getting people to recognize us as a force.”

She said she hopes the event will alert the community to future MGC events and maybe even encourage others to get involved.