Don’t Ever Give Up: A Letter from Jim Tuman to Brothers
September 19, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
May 17, 2018. The date that changed my life forever. I woke up that morning and was blind. The blood vessels in my eyes ruptured and everything was black. Everything I took for granted was turned upside down.
After three major surgeries, my sight did not return in a way that would allow me to function as I had in the past. I could no longer drive, travel, read, continue my career, see beauty in the world or walk on my own. I would never be normal again. I went into a month-long state of depression as I saw my very productive and meaningful life disappear…
Chi Iota at Illinois Graduate Brother Meet to Play Golf
September 15, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Four Chi Iota at Illinois graduate brothers met to play golf and celebrate graduating 50 years ago.
Pictured (L-R): Don McMurray (1976), Jim Hickey (1975), Roy Robinson (1975) and Craig Johnson (1975).
Richmond Graduates Gather to Watch Richmond v. Lehigh Football Game
September 12, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
On August 30, Rho Chi at Richmond brothers gathered at Tony Sakowski’s (1965) cottage in Deltaville, Virginia to watch the the University of Richmond football team play their first Patriot League game against Lehigh University.
Pictured (L-R): Henry “Buddy” Banks (1964), Les Webb (1964), Tony Sakowski (with his two dogs), Brent Stansbury (1984), Ted Costin (1983) and Greg Viggiano (1985).
Rolling Stone Names Caleb Hearon 6th Most Influential Social Creator of 2025
August 29, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Caleb Hearon (Missouri State 2017) was named the 6th Most Influential Social Creator of 2025 by Rolling Stone magazine. Caleb was selected as one of 25 social creators for his popular chat podcast, “So True With Caleb Hearon.” Caleb is a comedian, writer and actor, who starred in the comedy-drama “I Used to Be Funny” and the HBO Max romantic comedy “Sweethearts.” He is also the co-writer and star of the upcoming film “Trash Mountain” (directed by Lilly Wachowski), and his debut HBO comedy special will air this fall 2025.
Inland Empire Graduate Chapter Hosts 49th Annual Pig Dinner & Golf Tournament
August 12, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
The Inland Empire (Riverside-San Bernadino, CA) Graduate Chapter held their 49th annual Pig Dinner on May 3. During dinner, several California Riverside brothers received awards: Brian Dass (2001) was named the Inland Empire Graduate Brother of the Year, Dave Davies ( 2006) received the Kevin Kordys Lifetime Service Award, and Brett Anderson (2004), Ryan Brown (2003), Kyle Irvin (2003), Chris Luis (2003) and Chris Piro (2003) received their Silver Owl Awards, celebrating 25 years of membership.
Additionally, that morning, the Graduate Chapter held a golf tournament, which sponsored four local military veterans in association with PGA HOPE. The golf champions were Cesar Regaliza (2006), Sean Stringer (2010) and Scott Holst (2010).
Indiana Governors’ Pork Tenderloin Dinner Honors Holcomb, Pence & Daniels
July 31, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
On July 29, Phi Gamma Delta’s Indiana chapters hosted the Indiana Governors’ Pork Tenderloin Dinner at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The event was held in honor of five former Governors of the State of Indiana: Eric Holcomb (Hanover 1990) – 51st Governor, Mike Pence (Hanover 1981) – 48th Vice President of the U.S. & 50th Governor, Mitch Daniels (Purdue 2013) – 49th Governor, Frank O’Bannon (Indiana 1952) – 47th Governor, and Thomas Marshall (Wabash 1873) – 28th Vice President of the U.S. & 27th Governor.
Lucas Elwell (Oklahoma State 2009) Named Outstanding Young Alumni
June 30, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Spears School of Business honored Lucas Elwell (2009) with the 2025 Outstanding Young Alumni award. The Outstanding Young Alumni awards recognize recent Spears Business graduates (age 40 or younger) who provide significant service and achievement early in their professional careers.
Mike Pence (Hanover 1981) Receives the 2025 JFK Profiles in Courage Award
June 23, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
On May 4, Former Vice President Mike Pence (Hanover 1981) received the 2025 John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award for putting his life and career on the line to ensure the constitutional transfer of presidential power on January 6, 2021.
Southern Methodist Graduates Held Annual Father Son Retreat
June 16, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
During the weekend of June 13-15, Delta Tau at Southern Methodist graduate brothers held their annual father son retreat at a ranch in East Texas. This was the fifth consecutive year they held this event.
Brothers pictured (L-R): Travis Hemphill (2007), Ryan Birch (2007), Dan Faulks (2007), Jeremy Maurer (2007), Kevin Ochs (2007), Jaime Stoehr (2007) and Chris Hines (2007).
Oklahoma State Graduate Brothers Gather Every Month for Lunch
June 9, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
A group of graduate brothers from the Sigma Omicron Chapter at Oklahoma State gather for lunch in Oklahoma City on the first Friday each month.
On June 6, the following brothers attended lunch: Ryan Bebee (1995), Don Boyd (1969), Kim Cunningham (1975), Greg Dennis (1973), Ralph Heatly (1971), Dean Higganbotham (1977), Richard Howell (1967), David Jensen (1970), Jim Quigley (1979), George Ramey (1966), Fred Ringwald (1970), Pary Shofner (1974) and Michael Bass (Louisiana State 1982), Archon Councilor and former Sigma Omicron BCA member.
Matt Vassar & Blake Wofford Race in the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga
May 21, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Matt Vassar (Oklahoma State 1997) and Blake Wofford (WPI 2022) raced in the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. Matt is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at OSU, where he met Blake, a medical student. What began as a professor-student relationship has now grown into a bond of brotherhood.
Dave Hancock (Alberta 1976) Named Assistant Chief Justice
May 12, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
In May, David “Dave” Hancock (Alberta 1976) was named Assistant Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice in the Edmonton Family & Youth Division. Previously, Dave served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1997-2014, interim Premier of Alberta from March 23 – September 15, 2014, and a Provincial Court Judge from 2017-25. Dave attended the University of Alberta, where he earned his undergraduate degree in political science in 1976 and his law degree in 1979.
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