William & Mary Hosts Graduate Affiliation Ceremony for Former Purple Legionnaire
March 12, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Rho Tau at William & Mary held a graduate affiliation ceremony for their former Purple Legionnaire Thomas Rideout (Washington & Lee 1963) (right) before their Pig Dinner in March. Tom stepped down from this role last fall after the Chapter’s 6th chartering anniversary.
Lucian Millard (WPI 1953) Receives Diamond Owl Certificate
February 19, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Lucian Millard (WPI 1953) received his Diamond Owl certificate celebrating the 75th anniversary of his initiation into Phi Gamma Delta.
California Riverside Graduate Brothers Gather for Reunion in France
February 10, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
In September 2024, 10 Rho Upsilon at California Riverside brothers and their spouses vacationed at Château St. Philippe in Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte, France. The château was originally built as a priory by Benedictine monks in 1032-33 and is the home of Chuck O’Neal (1988) and his wife, Sukeshi.
Pictured (L-R): Bill Kepp (1987), Anthony Marguleas (1989), Rich Innenberg (1987), Chuck O’Neal, Dean Tompkins (1989), Hayden Lockhart (1987), Dan Lantry (1988), Mark Rhoades (1990), Rich Maples (1988) and Dennis Whitcomb (1986).
Rising Hope: A Documentary By Theo Avgerinos (Bucknell 2000)
January 29, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
On January 21, over 250 Bucknell students, including 90 Delta Chapter brothers, attended a special showing of “Rising Hope,” a documentary directed by Theodore “Theo” Avgerinos (2000). Six years in the making, “Rising Hope” is a collaboration among distinguished talents: Academy Award-winning documentary producer Lynn Appelle, Emmy Award-winning composer Alex Wurman and festival award-winning director Theo Avgerinos.
Erik Linthorst (California Riverside 1993) Received Awards As a Filmmaker & Podcaster
January 21, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Erik Linthorst (California Riverside 1993) is an award-winning filmmaker and podcaster who also advocates for those who are neurodivergent. His work includes the “Autistic Like: Graham’s Story” documentary and the “Autism Goes to College” documentary and podcast.
Wisconsin Graduate Brother Gather for a Weekend-Long Reunion
November 11, 2024 | Not for College Days Alone
In April 2024, Mu at Wisconsin graduate brothers gathered for a reunion weekend. Brothers enjoyed a fish fry dinner, a campfire, shooting clays and brotherhood.
George Washington & National Capital Fiji Clean Up Vietnam Memorial
November 11, 2024 | Not for College Days Alone, On Campus
In honor of Veteran’s Day, George Washington brothers woke up at dawn to clean the Vietnam Memorial on the National Mall. Brothers joined other volunteers from the National Capital Fiji Graduate Chapter, the Travis Manion Foundation, QinetiQ US and the Cub Scouts.
Krisjanis Ule (Quinnipiac 2020) Is Running for a Cause
August 23, 2024 | Not for College Days Alone
This November, Krisjanis Ule (Quinnipiac 2020) will be running the New York City Marathon to benefit the Release Recovery Foundation (RRF).
One out of four people in the United States suffer from substance use disorder and/or mental illness, and 90% of those suffering are not able to access treatment due to financial barriers. RRF, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is dedicated to ensuring all who are ready and willing to seek professional treatment are able. RRF provides scholarships that unlock access to treatment at NAATP-vetted facilities across the country for individuals demonstrating financial need. The average scholarship granted for a single person’s recovery journey is $7,500.
Krisjanis has set a fundraising goal of at least $15,000 to support RRF, meaning by running the marathon, he would be able to provide two people with the life-saving care they would not otherwise be able to afford.
Click here to learn more about Krisjanis’ marathon journey.
Jason Isbell (Memphis 2001) Wins Two Grammy Awards
February 5, 2024 | Not for College Days Alone
Jason Isbell (Memphis 2001), of Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, won two Grammy Awards for Best Americana Album, Weathervanes, and Best American Roots Song, Cast Iron Skillet.
The Bucknell Chapter Honors Ed Robinson With Basketball Court
October 10, 2023 | Not for College Days Alone, On Campus
The Delta Chapter at Bucknell recently built and named a half basketball court behind the chapter house in honor of Purple Legionnaire Ed Robinson (1986) for winning the 2022 Durrance Award as the Fraternity’s most outstanding Purple Legionnaire. The court will be used for undergraduate pick up games and the 3×3 basketball tournament, which is held annually each spring.
Buddy Cote (Maine 1981) Receives the NIC’s Gold Medal Award
June 23, 2023 | Not for College Days Alone
Eugene D. “Buddy” Cote (Maine 1981) received the NIC’s Gold Medal, which is the highest honor the Conference can bestow and recognizes lifelong service to the interfraternal community and/or the NIC.
Buddy spent four years working on the Fraternity’s staff – as a Field Secretary and then Director of Chapter Services. Since then, he built a career in the fraternal jewelry market, turning customers into friends and friends into customers. Buddy has been a visionary and consequential leader for Phi Gamma Delta, including as a board member and Archon President. He continually promotes the importance of interfraternity cooperation, through the NIC and Interfraternity Councils, the importance of strengthening the Greek movement and each fraternity. Within the NIC, Buddy served on the board of directors and as chairman from 2014-15 when the NIC moved from a volunteer-driven board to the current Governing Council. After the move to the new governance system, Buddy served until 2022 as Phi Gamma Delta’s representative on the Governing Council.
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