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“Ode on the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta” Poem By Donald Fisher
April 7, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
After receiving his Diamond Owl celebrating 75 years of membership, Donald G. Fisher (Wabash 1952) wrote a poem about the Fraternity:
Ode on the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta
In the Spring of eighteen-forty eight,
Nigh unto two centuries ago,
At Canonsburg, in Penn’s State
On the campus of famed “Jefferson Duo,”
Six students met in Delta Hall One
In Fort Armstrong Dormitory;
Their purpose to discuss the formation
Of a society based on secrecy.
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.
Caleb Gotthardt (James Madison 2026) Elected IFC Vice President of Scholarship
March 24, 2025 | On Campus
James Madison’s Historian Caleb Gotthardt (2026) was elected IFC Vice President of Scholarship.
Former California Irvine Chapter Presidents Attend Basketball Game
March 24, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
In March, six of Iota Chi’s former Chapter Presidents attended the National Invitational Tournament second round basketball game, where UC Irvine defeated Jacksonville State University to move on to the quarterfinals.
Pictured (L-R): Allen Illano (1990), Alli Breton (2001), Jesse Cook (2009), Matt Slentz (2007), Brett Mansfield (1989) and Jeff Kearns (1989).
James Madison Participated in Several Philanthropies in 2024-25
March 23, 2025 | On Campus
Throughout the 2024-25 academic year, Mu Chi at James Madison hosted several philanthropy events for Camp Kesem. Brothers also participated in and won Alpha Delta Pi Sorority’s Lion Bowl philanthropy football tournament in November 2024.
Rechartering: Lambda Chi at College of Charleston
March 22, 2025 | Fraternity News
On March 22, the Lambda Chi Chapter at Charleston celebrated their rechartering.
Alpha Omicron at Akron Wins Multiple Greek Leadership Awards
March 18, 2025 | On Campus
During the University of Akron’s 2025 Greek Leadership Awards, Alpha Omicron received several awards including the IFC Chapter of the Year Dean’s Cup, the highest honor a fraternity can receive, the IFC New Member Excellence award and the Service Commitment award, to name a few. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication brothers have put in over the past year.
The Southwest Florida Graduate Chapter Host Their 2025 Pig Dinner
March 17, 2025 | Not for College Days Alone
The Southwest Florida Graduate Chapter hosted their Pig Dinner in March. This year’s keynote speaker was Senior Director of Graduate Engagement Dionysis Protopapadakis, who talked about the importance of “Not for College Days Alone.”
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.
Tampa Brothers Participates in Greek Week Supporting Make A Wish SW Florida
March 10, 2025 | On Campus
The Tau Beta Chapter partnered with the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority for Tampa’s 2025 Greek Week competition. The Chapter’s team raised over $61,000 for Make A Wish South Florida, setting a new school fundraising record and helping their team win this year’s Greek Week.
Chartering: Delta Upsilon at the University of Denver
March 8, 2025 | Fraternity News
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.
Hayes Perry (Georgia 2027) Selected to Serve As Orientation Leader
March 5, 2025 | On Campus
Hayes Perry (Georgia 2027) (center) was one of 20 students selected by the University to serve as an Orientation Leader. Orientation Leaders are one of the highest honors a UGA student can receive as the group works tirelessly throughout the summer to welcome the entire freshmen class and their families to campus.
