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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.
Dan Mossop Appointed Director of Volunteer Advancement & Engagement
August 12, 2024 | Volunteers & Advisors
In August, the Archons appointed Dan Mossop (Akron 1989) as the Fraternity’s Director of Volunteer Advancement & Engagement. In this new Appointed Volunteer Leader position, Dan advises the Archons and staff on the implementation of volunteer recruitment, support and training initiatives. He provides updates on the status and needs of volunteer Section Leaders and chapter-level advisors, and he coordinates efforts to develop initiatives with the Section Leader Executive Committee. Prior to Dan’s appointment, he served the Fraternity as Section Leader, from 2020-24, and as a BCA member for the Alpha Omicron Chapter, from 2006-10. Professionally, he has served Momentive Technologies as Vice President & Chief Information Officer since May. Previously, he served as the Global Director of IT Vendor Management for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He is also the District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic District of Ohio.
Annual Award Winners for the 2023 Calendar Year
August 10, 2024 | Gamma Gram
View the full list of Annual Award Winners for the 2023 calendar year here. This includes all Graduate Chapter Awards, Individual Awards and Undergraduate Chapter Awards winners.
Announcing the Archons for the 2024-26 Biennium
August 10, 2024 | Gamma Gram
2024-26 Archonate
During the 176th Ekklesia, in Chicago, Illinois, the following brothers were elected Archon for the 2024-26 biennium:
- Archon President: Tim Kilduff (Kent State 1968)
- Archon Vice President: Matt Amend (Iowa 1987)
- Archon Treasurer: Kevin Haga (Jacksonville 1992)
- Archon Secretary: Robert Siedell (Mississippi State 1974)
- Archon Councilor: Nolan Balocco (Arizona State 2026), Michael Bass (Louisiana State 1982), Aaron Greve (Rose-Hulman 2025), James Neilson (Akron 1991) and Jon Yates (Texas A&M 1991)
To learn more about the Archons, read their bios here.
^ Pictured (L-R): Nolan Balocco, Aaron Greve , Matt Amend, Tim Kilduff, Michael Bass, Kevin Haga, Jon Yates, Robert Siedell and James Neilson.
California Davis Undergraduates Adopt A Block
April 16, 2024 | On Campus
This academic year, Delta Chi at California Davis continued their Adopt A Block community service tradition, where brothers meet on 3rd Street to clean and pick up trash every Saturday.
The Minnesota Chapter Is Helping Fight Food Insecurity on Campus
March 29, 2024 | On Campus
The Mu Sigma Chapter partnered with The Graduate Minneapolis and Boynton Health to fight food insecurity at the University of Minnesota (UM) by supporting Boynton Health’s Nutritious U Food Pantry. One in five UM students face food insecurity, which is why the Nutritious U initiative was dedicated to provide meal vouchers to students in need, who engage with their on-campus food pantry services.
For more information on the Nutrition U campaign and mission, click here.
Alberta Chapter Hosts Curling Work & Play Menu Experience
March 4, 2024 | On Campus
This semester, Epsilon Alpha held a curling competition on the University of Alberta’s curling rink for their Work & Play Menu Experience, part of the Fraternity’s Built to Lead programming. The curling activity taught brothers that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, so by working together as a team, they can create the best opportunity for overall success. Clinton Nash (2023) and Zack Jansen (2023) led the activity and taught the brothers how to play, because some brothers had never curled before.
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.
Upsilon Alpha at Arizona Hosts Brother Basketball Tournament
January 3, 2024 | On Campus
Upsilon Alpha at Arizona brothers hosted a brotherhood event at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The Chapter rented the basketball court a few hours before the Phoenix Suns vs. Denver Nuggets game, and held a brother basketball tournament.
Rho Phi at Rose-Hulman Wins Make a Difference Award for Their Service Work
December 18, 2023 | On Campus
In December, Rho Phi at Rose-Hulman brothers volunteered at Happiness Bag (HB) by serving a traditional Christmas dinner and providing gifts from Santa Clause. HB is a recreational and educational facility designed for individuals with disabilities. The Chapter was presented with the Make a Difference Award from WTHI-TV for hosting this event for over 30 years.
Olivier Tuyisshime (Wabash 2025) Receives Gilman Scholarship to Study Abroad
December 18, 2023 | On Campus
Olivier Tuyisshime (2025) was one of three Wabash students who earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad. Olivier, a native of Rwanda, is a political science major and Black Studies minor, in the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies.
The Gilman Scholarship, supported by the U.S. Congress, is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is aided in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). The purpose of the Gilman International Scholarship program is to encourage participation in study abroad programs for under-represented students, particularly those who are studying in under-represented areas of the world and/or under-represented languages.
Three Ohio Wesleyan Brothers Study Abroad in Spain
December 13, 2023 | On Campus
Ohio Wesleyan brothers Kevin Fratz (2025), Kevin Zhou (2025) and Cooper Meek (2025) traveled to Spain to study abroad for the fall 2023 semester.
