Chapter news
Alberta
During the fall, the Alberta Chapter raised more than $5,300 for Movember, a campaign that raised awareness of men’s health issues. The chapter began 2019 by initiating its 11 associate members. Over the winter break, three brothers visited Andres Ruales, ’18, in his home country of Ecuador. The men spent two weeks with the alumnus experiencing the Ecuadorian culture. During the fall, the Alberta Chapter raised more than $5,300 for Movember, a campaign that raised awareness of men’s health issues. The chapter began 2019 by initiating its 11 associate members. Over the winter break, three brothers visited Andres Ruales, ’18, in his home country of Ecuador. The men spent two weeks with the alumnus experiencing the Ecuadorian culture.Bradley
The Bradley Chapter participated in Up ‘til Dawn, an all-night competition to fundraise for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The men spent weeks fundraising leading up to the event. Their efforts raised more than $4,000 for medical expenses for children.Cal Poly
The chapter got heavily involved in the community during the fall semester. Twenty brothers volunteered at a nonprofit zoo’s program called Conservation Ambassadors: Zoo to You. This outreach program educates children about wildlife and environment conservation. In addition, the chapter hosted its second annual DU Dogfest, which raised $6,000 for Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit service dog organization.Carthage
The Carthage Chapter is excited to have Owen Lewer, ’20, elected as the Interfraternity Council President. The men also won Homecoming Week this fall, winning $1,000 for the chapter.Colgate
The Colgate Chapter has had many brothers find success within the sports industry: Chris Puzzi, ’20, and Dillon Delulius, ’19, joined the 2018 Football Championship Subdivision Athletic Directors Association and Academic All-Star Team. James Holland Jr., ’18, was admitted into the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Pat Afriyie, ’18, is a reserve player for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers; and Nikhil Rajavasireddy, ’21, attended the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) in Cape Town, South Africa.Indiana
The Indiana Chapter initiated 34 men into the brotherhood this fall. Initiation was in Whittenberger Auditorium at the Indiana Memorial Union. The auditorium is named in honor of John Whittenberger, founder of The Wrangler Society, which was the local fraternity that chartered as DU’s Indiana Chapter in 1915. The Charge was delivered by Dan Ladendorf, ’83, and a luncheon followed at the chapter house.Iona
On DU’s 184th Founders Day, the Iona Chapter held its Initiation. Rob Losco, '10, gave the Charge, and Chapter Advisor Jason Ford served as the Chaplain. The men enjoyed welcoming the new brothers into the Fraternity with family, friends and alumni.James Madison
The James Madison Chapter is at its largest chapter size since 2014. Along with its new Executive Board, the men are excited for 2019. They look forward to taking what they learn at Presidents Academy and Regional Leadership Academy and using it to have a successful year.
Kansas State
The brothers hosted their annual Pancake Feed, and it raised $1,600 for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. They also partnered with Pi Kappa Alpha to host a chili feed that raised $3,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.In late fall, a ribbon-cutting event showcased changes to the chapter facility. Renovations included a new addition, house maintenance, extended dining room and a library. The chapter would like to thank alumni board for making the renovations possible.
Lafayette
The brothers hosted their annual Pancake Feed, and it raised $1,600 for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. They also partnered with Pi Kappa Alpha to host a chili feed that raised $3,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.In late fall, a ribbon-cutting event showcased changes to the chapter facility. Renovations included a new addition, house maintenance, extended dining room and a library. The chapter would like to thank alumni board for making the renovations possible.
Maryland
The Maryland Chapter had a busy semester. It initiated seven brothers, hosted its Delta Scoopsilon ice cream fundraiser, and had a member elected to the campus IFC Board.
Miami
This fall, the brothers had success competing in numerous campus events. During Greek Week, the men placed in the top of many of the events, including the finals of Puddle Pull. For intramurals, the football team was undefeated in the regular season and made it to the championship. The hockey and basketball teams are also expected to have a wonderful season.Missouri Colony
The colony enjoyed participating in Missouri Homecoming events this fall. During the week, the campus involved the Columbia community in many of the activities. This included students picking up trash and painting the windows of local, downtown businesses. The DU Missouri Colony painted West Main Pizza with the theme of Lucky Ducks. The men also participated in the Homecoming flag football tournament, placing second in their division. Homecoming was a great way for the colony to enjoy the school traditions while getting to know each other.North Carolina
In 2018, the North Carolina Chapter worked extensively with Habitat for Humanity. Members spent their weekends helping build houses with the organization. The chapter also welcomed its second member from Trinidad. The two brothers organized a Trinidadian culture night, where they served food and talked about their home country.North Dakota
Brian Aafedt, ’21, won the campus’ Future Greek Leader Award, which is awarded to a new member who shows the most promise in bettering the overall fraternity/sorority community. Jacob Haugen, ’20, was up for President of the Year, Outstanding Greek Senior and Greek of the Year awards. Dylan Moser, ’19, was also nominated for Outstanding Greek Senior. The chapter ran a successful philanthropy with the Circle of Friends Humane Society and raised $700 for the shelter.Purdue
This fall, the chapter invited students to release stress with Pumpkin Smash. Participants destroyed pumpkins by throwing them, hitting them with a bat and smashing them with a sledgehammer. The popular event raised more than $1,500 for GSI.Several of the brothers traveled to the University of Iowa to spend time with fellow DU brothers. They watched the Hawkeyes take on Northwestern. The men enjoyed getting to know brothers from another campus.
Rochester
The Rochester Chapter had a successful fall recruitment. The chapter also hosted several philanthropy events to support GSI, including a Chipotle fundraiser. The chapter is highly involved in campus clubs, including UR foot, Student Government and Club Golf. Jack Billings, ’19, and Matthew Sperr, ’19, attended the January GSI trip.Rutgers
This fall, the chapter welcomed eight new brothers. Mike McCormick, ’18, gave the Charge at Initiation. Throughout the fall, the men became supportive of the Embrace Kids Foundation. Brothers have been constantly fundraising throughout the semester for the organization. On Nov. 18, a few brothers attended a Thanksgiving dinner with a child the chapter is supporting.San Diego State
The chapter’s Delta Scoopsilon ice cream fundraiser raised more than $550 for the SDSU Camp Kesem Chapter. The organization provides a week-long summer camp for kids of parents living or recently freed of cancer.San Jose
The San Jose Chapter initiated 17 men into the Fraternity this fall. Brothers also participated in SJSU Safe Trick-or-Treat. At this event, they provided a safe trick-or-treat space for the youth from unsafe neighborhoods.Toronto
Throughout the semester, several alumni returned to visit the chapter house. These visits allowed the undergraduates to reflect on the chapter’s history and look toward the future. One alumnus came with his daughter and wife, an Alpha Gamma Delta sister he met at a chapter event in 2001. They hoped that their daughter would join a sorority. The brothers enjoyed the different stories shared by the alumni.Western Illinois
Twenty-two brothers were initiated into the Fraternity, doubling the Western Illinois Chapter’s size. The men also worked to improve the house. They cleaned up the bushes and trees along the fence line and repaired the bridge that crosses the creek to the trail that leads to Q-Lot.Before Thanksgiving Break, the men held a dinner at the house for brothers and advisors. Each brother brought in an ingredient, and they all cooked dinner together. During finals week, the men had a study break at the house to watch holiday movies and have treats.