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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.
Jeffery Price Named to Forbes’ “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” List
May 12, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Jeffery Price (Baylor 1992) was ranked #1 in Texas-North on the Forbes 2025 “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list and was named to Forbes’ 2025 “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” list for the sixth consecutive year. Jeffery’s son, Connor (2020), is also a graduate brother from the Kappa Chapter.
Parker Huizinga Was Selected to Serve on the 2025-26 IFC Advisory Council
May 9, 2025 | On Campus
Parker Huizinga (Oklahoma State 2026) (top right) was one of 13 fraternity men selected by the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) to serve on the 2025-26 IFC Advisory Council. In this role, Parker will engage with industry leaders, helping to influence the fraternity experience, and he will assist with developing IFC resources, inter/national policy and mentoring other IFC officers.
1977 Graduate Brothers Gather at Illinois’ Pig Dinner
May 8, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
Chi Iota brothers from the 1977 class gathered for a picture at Illinois’ 2025 Pig Dinner (pictured L-R): Loren Mears (1977), Dick Day (1977), Paul Van Ness (1977), Steve Scott (1977) and Sam Martin (1977).
Florida International Named Relay for Life’s Top Fundraising Team
May 7, 2025 | On Campus
The Sigma Phi Provisional Chapter participated in Florida International University’s (FIU) Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society (ACS). The Provisional Chapter was the #1 fundraising team out of 40 student organization having raised nearly $3,000 for the ACS. This brought FIU’s fundraising total to over $40,000 raised.
Additionally, the Provisional Chapter was awarded Rookie of the Year for their first time participating in the philanthropy event.
Southeast Florida Graduate Chapter & Florida International Pig Dinner
May 2, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone, On Campus
On May 2, the Southeast (Miami) Florida Graduate Chapter hosted their annual Frank B. Norris Pig Dinner at Florida International University (FIU). Present were local graduate brothers and brothers from the Sigma Phi Provisional Chapter at FIU, including their Purple Legionnaire, BCA members and Section Leader Matthew Otto (Florida 2002).
Norm Silver (Oregon State 1953) Receives Diamond Owl
April 30, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
In April, Norm Silver (Oregon State 1953) (seated, front) received his Diamond Owl certificate, celebrating 75 years of Phi Gam brotherhood. The certificate was presented by Norm’s great-nephew, Dennis Whitcomb (California Riverside 1986), and 16 Kappa Omicron graduate and undergraduate brothers including Purple Legionnaire Josh Cohrs (2017).
Spring 2025 Expansion: University of Florida
April 28, 2025 | Gamma Gram
This spring, Phi Gamma Delta reestablished the Upsilon Phi Provisional Chapter at Florida with 28 Founding Fathers.
Ohio Wesleyan Wins Several Greek Life Awards
April 21, 2025 | On Campus
During Ohio Wesleyan’s Golden Bishop Award Ceremony, the Theta Deuteron Chapter won several awards. The Chapter won the Bridge Builder Award, for outstanding philanthropy and service, and the Chapter Academic Excellence Award, for the highest GPA. Also, Cooper Meek (2025) was named the Fraternity Member of the Year.
Epsilon Iota at Evansville Wins Chapter of the Year
April 19, 2025 | On Campus
During Evansville’s 2025 Greek Awards, Epsilon Iota received the Chapter of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to the chapter that best exemplifies the University’s Five Pillars of Excellence in Greek Life: leadership, scholarship, community service & philanthropy, social interaction and lifelong brotherhood. Additionally, Purple Legionnaire Jeremy Buente (2008) won the Advisor of the Year Award.
Pictured (L-R): Owen Lawrence (2027), Austin Landis (2026), Andrew Thompson (2027), Ethan John (2026), Cole Johnson (2027), John Erickson (2025) and Jeremy Buente.
North Carolina Wilmington Exceeds Their Island Experience Fundraising Goal
April 17, 2025 | On Campus
On April 12, Pi Chi at North Carolina Wilmington hosted their annual Island Experience philanthropy at a local venue. The event featured live music, student vendors and a community-sponsored raffle. Through the event, the Chapter raised over $7,400 for the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation (DRCF), far exceeding their $5,000 fundraising goal. DRCF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer.
Kansas State Hosts Island Week Philanthropy Benefiting the USO
April 15, 2025 | On Campus
From April 7-11, Chi Deuteron at Kansas State hosted their Island Week philanthropy event, benefiting the United Service Organizations (USO) and Donate Life. Throughout the week, the Chapter hosted several events to raise money, including a T-shirt signing competition, a volleyball tournament, a car wash and more. By the end of the week, the Chapter raised $1,463 for the USO, and they registered over 100 organ and tissue donors through Donate Life. Additionally, the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority won Island Week, so they received a $1,000 donation to the philanthropy of their choice.
