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Will Hoey (Michigan 2027) Is the 2025 IFC Member of the Year
April 15, 2025 | On Campus
In April, Will Hoey (Michigan 2027) was awarded the Interfraternity Council’s 2025 Member of the Year.
Epsilon Iota at Evansville Receives the Chapter of the Year Award
April 5, 2025 | On Campus
During the University of 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) earned 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.
Rechartering: Lambda Chi at College of Charleston
March 22, 2025 | Gamma Gram
On March 22, the Lambda Chi Chapter at Charleston celebrated their rechartering.
Chartering: Delta Upsilon at the University of Denver
March 8, 2025 | Gamma Gram
On March 8, the Delta Upsilon Chapter at the University of Denver celebrated their chartering. During the weekend, 27 men were initiated. These brothers excel in scholarship, recruitment, graduate engagement, service and philanthropy.
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.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dave Willmer (Akron 1992)
December 9, 2024 | Volunteers & Advisors
Dave Willmer (Akron 1992)
Dave Willmer has been an active volunteer for the Fraternity for over 25 years. He has served twice as Section Leader in central Ohio for Ohio, Ohio State and Ohio Wesleyan chapters, and has also served his Alpha Omicron Chapter on the Board of Chapter Advisors and House Corporation. One of his main goals as Section Leader is to help re-establish the Sigma Chapter at Wittenberg University and help his chapters reach a GPA above the all-men’s average on their respective campus. Dave was presented with the Fraternity’s Haynes Award in 2024 as its most outstanding Section Leader.
The Knox Chapter Raises Money for a Brother’s Family Member Diagnosed with Leukemia
December 3, 2024 | On Campus
Gamma Deuteron at Knox held a philanthropy event to supporting a member’s biological brother, Chad, who was recently diagnosed with Acute T Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Currently, the Chapter raised over $5,000 for Chad, and they will continue to raise money at givebutter.com/helpchad.
Rechartering: Lambda Tau Chapter at Texas Tech University
November 16, 2024 | Gamma Gram
On November 16, the Lambda Tau Chapter at Texas Tech rechartered, and 69 brothers were initiated.
Indiana & Purdue Chapters Host Run the Ball Fundraiser to Combat Homelessness & Poverty
November 13, 2024 | On Campus
On November 29, the Zeta Chapter at Indiana University (IU) and Lambda Iota Chapter at Purdue University (PU) held their inaugural Run the Ball (RtB) fundraiser. RtB, a student-run initiative, was created to raise $50,000 for Wheeler Mission (WM) and $50,000 for Lafayette Urban Ministries (LUM), as well as increase awareness for homelessness and poverty in the chapters’ local communities.
Rechartering: Xi Chapter at Gettysburg College
November 6, 2024 | Gamma Gram
On November 6, the Xi Chapter at Gettysburg College rechartered, and 26 men were initiated. These brothers are active on campus and serve as leaders in student government, residential life, the athletics department, academic societies and
student clubs.
Fall 2024 Expansion: Washington & Jefferson College
November 1, 2024 | Gamma Gram
This fall, Phi Gamma Delta reestablished the Alpha Provisional Chapter at Washington & Jefferson, which is still recruiting members as of November 1.
Pictured: The Provisional Chapter hosted a networking event during Homecoming weekend, with over 30 graduate brothers in attendance.
Fall 2024 Expansion: Samford University
November 1, 2024 | Gamma Gram
This fall, Phi Gamma Delta completed an establishment project at Samford University. The Provisional Chapter welcomed 48 Founding Fathers (pictured), who have a cumulative 3.69 GPA.
