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Epsilon Alpha at Alberta made service a priority this summer. In July, brothers volunteered with Taste of Edmonton, western Canada's largest food festival, by selling tickets. This is a part of an ongoing partnership, which has lasted over 20 years. In August, the Chapter also held its annual Run to Red Deer philanthropy event, where brothers ran 155.5 km, relay-style, from Edmonton to Red Deer to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Through the event, they raised over $5,000 for CMHA.
On September 6, Pi at Allegheny co-hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on campus. The Chapter plans to host three more blood drives throughout the school year to help with the national blood shortage.
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^ During the spring 2022 semester, Alpha Sigma at Arizona State raised over $27,000 for Arizona's Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA). AYA helps develop the next generation by delivering entrepreneur and leadership skills to Arizona's school-aged youth through workshops, camps and after-school programs. In June, four brothers presented the check to the Presidents of AYA.
Also during the 2021-22 academic year, the Chapter raised over $97,000 for various philanthropies and completed 746 community service hours.
Beta Kappa at Colorado recently installed a ramp at their chapter house to create more accessibility and inclusivity for its members. Mark Rice (1977), who volunteers with Home Builders Foundation (HBF), helped the Chapter apply for HBF's assistance to build the ramp, after President Mitchell Crist (2024) contacted graduate brothers for help to build a safe, legal ramp. HBF accepted the request, so they donated and built the ramp at the chapter house. Because HBF helped build the ramp, a Beta Kappa brother was able to enter the house for the first time this semester.
Gamma Kappa at Colorado School of Mines had a successful first day of fall recruitment. Brothers attended Celebration of Mines to promote their recruitment, and they cooked hot dogs, ate s'mores and sang songs at the chapter house with potential new members. Throughout the events, potential new members outnumbered brothers by two to one, making it one of the best recruitment events in over three years.
The Lambda Chapter participated in DePauw University's Little 5 Race for a Reason, supporting the United Way of Central Kentucky. The Chapter earned top fundraising men's team by raising $2,490. All proceeds will support literacy initiatives in Putnam County, Indiana.
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^ This summer, several Gamma Tau at Georgia Tech brothers studied abroad in Europe: Daniyal Barlas (2025), Harrison Baro (2025), Bryson Bien (2025), Walker Brown (2025), Parker Hallock (2025), Davis Keller (2025), Andrew Mao (2025), Johnny Meshramkar (2024), Aaron Piszczek (2025), Griffin Rahn (2025), Logan Roach (2025), Max Sikora (2024), Will Vaxmonsky (2024), Alex Whitesides (2024) and Elliot Willner (2025).
Pictured (L-R): Andrew Mao, Will Vaxmonsky, Logan Roach, Davis Keller and Alex Whitesides.
On August 30, over 100 brothers from the Zeta Chapter at Indiana welcomed Dr. Louis M. Profeta, MD to the chapter house to speak about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, which is prevalent on college campuses. Dr. Profeta is an Emergency Physician in a Level 1 Trauma Center and is also an acclaimed author and public speaker. The Chapter is thankful for the message from Dr. Profeta, and brothers feel better equipped to navigate any potential emergency.
Upsilon Kappa at Kentucky raised money and collected supplies (clothing, food, etc.) for eastern Kentucky flooding disaster relief in August. The Chapter also organized a coalition of brothers to deliver supplies and volunteer at aid stations.
On May 21, brothers from Kappa Omicron at Oregon State celebrated their 100th anniversary with their first annual Pig Dinner since 2019. The Chapter originally chartered on December 30, 1921.
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^ Brothers from the Lambda Iota Chapter at Purdue had dinner with Mitch Daniels (Graduate Initiate), Purdue University President and former Governor of Indiana.
During Tau Deuteron at Texas's Pig Dinner, in April, brothers celebrated Jake Ehlinger's (2023) life and legacy by awarding the first Jake Ehlinger Memorial Scholarship. Jake passed ad astra on May 6, 2021, and his loss was a significant challenge for the Chapter. In the fall, the Chapter's graduate brothers will partner with the undergraduates to host a fundraiser to raise more money for the Scholarship to ensure the scholarship will continue to be awarded annually.
In June, Upsilon Tau at Toledo hosted its 5th annual Austin Kromer Memorial Golf Scramble, benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Ohio. The scramble was named after Austin Kromer (2012), who passed ad astra in January 2018 due to complications caused by epileptic seizures.
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^ During Western Kentucky's Greek community annual awards convocation, Chi Eta received the M. Reed Morgan Award for Fraternal Excellence, the highest chapter achievement, and the Scott Tayler Chapter Achievement Award. The Chapter also received the following Chapter Achievement Awards: Alumni Development Award, Campus Involvement & Leadership Award, Chapter Development Award, Greek Involvement Award, Outstanding Intramurals, Outstanding New Member Program, Philanthropic Service Award and Scholastic Achievement Award.
Additionally, the Chapter was the third place Overall Greek Week 2022 fraternity winner, having placed first for Spring Sing, first for the Blood Drive and third for banner.
On July 16, graduates from Pi Iota at WPI held their annual summer reunion, and over 80 brothers from the classes of 1972-2025 attended. During the event, brothers were able to tour the construction site of their new chapter house, which is currently being built.
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^ Cars Chandler (Auburn 2022) was selected as a Student Marshal for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering (SGCE) during Auburn University's commencement ceremony in May. Each college selects a Student Marshal who has distinguished themselves through service and excellence to the college. To be considered, students must complete a minimum of four semesters with a 3.4+ GPA (graduating Cum Laude), and they must possess qualities of character, citizenship, leadership and professional promise. SGCE selected Cars as Student Marshall, because he excelled in the classroom, earned several scholarships, served as an engineering tutor and was involved on campus.
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^ Ryan Taneja (Central Arkansas 2023) received one of Holmes Murphy's DE&I scholarships for his work with the Mini Taneja Purple Initiative, a nonprofit that raises money for domestic violence survivors. Holmes Murphy is the Fraternity's insurance broker. He also received UCA College of Business's Most Outstanding Member Award for Phi Beta Lambda, and for the second consecutive year, he has been named a finalist for Arkansas Time Magazine's 2022 Best Arkansan Award. He is the only Asian American and youngest person to be named a finalist.
Xander Jedlick (Christopher Newport 2023) served as HR Learning & Development Intern for Canon USA Headquarters during the summer.
Paris Dong (Colorado 2023) competed in a power lifting competition, where he broke one national record and eight Colorado state records. He also won overall best lifter.
Kent State brothers Austin Forman (2025), Joey LoCoco (2025) and Justin McPhee (2024) volunteered at a local elderly living home by running their Bingo game.
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^ This summer, Jack Frankie (Embry-Riddle 2025) attended a study abroad program in Zambia, Africa, where he taught 4th grade students at the Kafakumba Training Center. When Jack graduates, he hopes to combine his degree in aviation business administration and pilot certification to work as a missionary medical support pilot for medically vulnerable countries, like Zambia.
During the spring 2022 semester, Alex Christie (2024) tied Hanover's single-season home run record, with 11 homers. Alex, who is the shortstop/first baseman, also led his team with 44 runs scored, 39 runs batted in and 11 doubles.
Sean Gallery (2025) received Knox's Arvid Pierre Zetterberg Jr. Prize for Men. This award is given to a student-athlete participating on a men's team who, during their first year, exemplified the highest quality of character, scholarship and interest in sports.
Michael Mark (Maine 2023) was inducted into the Senior Skull Honor Society in April 2022. Michael was selected as an outstanding rising senior who exemplifies friendship, leadership, academics and UM spirit.
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^ During Western Kentucky's annual Greek awards convocation, John Downing (2022) and Miles Newton (2022) were named Randall H. Capps Greek Men of the Year. And Matthew Wininger (2022) received the Charley Pride Spirit Award.
John Puksta (WPI 2023) was recognized as WPI's Fraternity Man of the Year, and he received the Dr. Leland Atwood Award for the highest GPA, as he always maintains a 4.0 GPA. Additionally, John received the Ray Cherenzia Unsung Hero Award for his performance in WPI's men's swimming and diving team. This award, named after Brother Ray Cherenzia (1973), is given to one member of every varsity athletic team, who works hard, puts their team first and is vital to their team's success.
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