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A look at what’s happening in North America Justice
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Our Vision... for Delta Upsilon is to be an engaging community of mature, healthy, whole men at every stage of life. A fraternity is one of the last institutions where men can organize around a common gender-specific purpose. And when “fraternity” is done well, the results can be extraordinary, significant, and impactful. Our mission is simple, yet very challenging in this period of the planet’s history. We seek to build “better” men. But what does it mean to be a “better” man and how does this play out in men’s lives today? We believe a “better” man is centered around a mature, healthy man. This kind of man has been called many things throughout E. Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ’75 history. In recent Fraternity President times, we have Email: ihq@deltau.org used the term “Renaissance Man” to refer to DU men. I am not sure this term speaks to where our young men are going, or to the demands they will face living and working in a global community. A Renaissance Man is one whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas, or simply a man who is very knowledgeable. The term emerged from some of the great thinkers of the 14th Century who excelled in multiple fields of the arts and sciences, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo. The emergence of these thinkers was attributed to the rising notion in Renaissance, Italy expressed by one of its most accomplished representatives, Leon Alberti (1404–1472): that “a man can do all things if he will.” Alberti was a Roman Catholic priest, architect, painter, poet, scientist, mathematician, inventor, and sculptor, a skilled horseman and archer. A new contemporary term does not reduce our expectations that our brothers yield brilliant accomplishments. Contrary. The mind of a successful man in the 21st century calls into account that in addition to his brilliant achievements, a man know himself well, and how his talents, abilities, accomplishments, and of course his personal faults impact and interact with others. The Global or Universal Man must know himself and how he interacts with the world around him. DU seeks to empower men to live lives of service and justice, making a difference in the lives of others — men, women, and children — around the world. Our training, seminars, and global and domestic service projects take men out of their comfort zone and challenge them to higher thinking.
Our core principles of friendship, character, culture and justice provide the foundation for our work. We build on these principles to teach men how to be better men. Following are the themes I believe a DU global man should practice in his daily life and why. •
EMOTIONAL AUTHENTICITY – Since we believe in honesty and wholeness, we encourage men to learn about their own emotional intelligence and become self-aware. • PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY – Since we value character development, we encourage men to take 100% responsibility for our (their) feelings, choices, and actions. And we don’t stop here, we encourage men to own the impacts - both positive and negative - of our (their) choices and actions. • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Since we believe that leaders change and recreate environments, we encourage men to courageously step forward to offer compassionate leadership, seeking understanding and community rather than domination or oppression. • JUSTICE – Since justice is our foundation, we believe our men should empathize, connecting to the challenges of others, and act with love in the world. We take on missions of service in the world and work together to make a positive difference. • SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY – Since we care for ourselves, and our brothers as friends, we encourage men to create a place for men from all walks of life to learn and grow in a safe, respectful, challenging, and inclusive community. We pay attention to the impact of our actions on others and we treat women, and other men, the way we want to be treated. • MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS – Since we recognize that it is imperative that we be able to live in harmony with people who are different from us, we strive to understand ourselves and others and to celebrate our differences. We strive to be increasingly inclusive and affirming of cultural differences, especially with respect to color, class, sexual orientation, faith, age, ethnicity, and nationality. The mature global man redefines himself apart from the former ways of the accomplished man, the rugged go-it-alone cowboy, the dominating macho man, the overly rational cold calculating thinker, the little boy in a man’s body, the overly sensitive man who uses his emotions to manipulate those around him, the morally bankrupt soldier of fortune. We recognize some of these traits in ourselves as men, as we all carry some of these as shadows, blind spots. However, we realize that in order to truly succeed in a global economy, these characteristics are no longer effective or productive alone. We need a more integrated approach to our lives that does not abuse ourselves or others and recognizes that we live in a interconnected global culture with problems that will not be solved by a “cartoon” hero-type man or some loud mouth charismatic leader. Today, our planet needs men of strength, dedication and integrity, working together with women and other men to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
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The Principles of Delta Upsilon The Promotion of Friendship The Development of Character The Diffusion of Liberal Culture The Advancement of Justice
The Motto of Delta Upsilon Dikaia Upotheke - Justice Our Foundation Officers
President E. Bernard Franklin, Ph.D., Kansas State ’75 Chairman of the Board Richard X. Taylor, North Carolina State ’82 Secretary Timothy C. Dowd, Oklahoma ’75 Treasurer E. Bruce McKinney, Missouri ’74 Directors James Bell, Calgary ’94 Terry Brady, Missouri ’62 Aaron Clevenger, Central Florida ’97 Robert D. Fisher, Alberta ’76 Jordan B. Lotsoff, Northern Illinois ’88 Aaron M. Siders, Kansas State ’04 Robert A. Stewart, Washington ’64 Angel Ochoa, Oklahoma ’14 Alex Parker, DePauw ’14 Past Presidents Terry L. Bullock, Kansas State ’61 Samuel M. Yates, San Jose ’55 Bruce S. Bailey, Denison ’58 James D. McQuaid, Chicago ’60 Alvan E. (Ed) Porter, Oklahoma ’65
International Headquarters Staff Delta Upsilon Fraternity and Educational Foundation Executive Director: Justin Kirk, Boise State ’00 Associate Executive Director (Fraternity): Karl Grindel Executive Assistant: Jana McClees Special Projects Coordinator: Tyler Stevens, North Carolina State ’11 Senior Director of Educational Programs: Noah Borton Director of Educational Programs Michelle Marchand Director of Alumni Development: Colin Finn, Iowa State ’05 Director of Loss Prevention: Laura Whitney Director of Chapter Services: Matthew Nance, DePauw ’10 Director of Expansion: Mark Gehrke, Boise State ’11 Expansion Consultant: Sean FitzGerald, Michigan ’12 Senior Staff Accountant: Mary Ellen Watts Director of Brand Initiatives, Editor: Cori Wallace Social Media Director, Designer: Zach Thomas, North Florida ’09 Associate Executive Director (Foundation): Michael McRee, Ph.D.
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hat is on your mind? How does the mind of a fraternity man work? How does the mind assign attention, stay alert, create systems or memories, and what skills and thoughts pop up again and again in the mind of fraternity men? Are those thoughts or brain functions unique to men who have joined fraternities? Let’s find out. The DU Quarterly takes a look inside the mind of today’s fraternity man. We wondered what makes you tick. Quite simply, we investigated what your mind considers from day to day, how fraternity men learn, mentally evaluate, create memories, and how you develop ideas. Your brain is a complex machine that has significant potential. The Quarterly interviewed Dr. Robert Hutchman, a respected neurologist with training at the Mayo Clinic, who told The Quarterly, “the brain is an amazingly complicated organ, with a classic, super complicated architecture. Every piece serves certain functions. By looking at specific symptoms that a patient might experience, we can get insight into what the brain needs and how your mental or physical state is impacted by that organ.”
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On an average day, fraternity men function and go about their respective days at work, school, home and in environments as diverse as a bunker in Afghanistan to a classroom at Cornell. The diverse experiences of fraternity men involve cognition, memory, learning and problem solving. Your mind is a busy place, with lots of activity. The National Science Foundation estimated in 2010 that our brains produce as many as 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day, depending on how deep a thinker you might be.
Making Memories
When you hear Fraternity President Bernard Franklin recall his first impressions of the Kansas State Chapter in the 70s, or listen to a brother describe his best experiences in the Fraternity, you might wonder how he can recall such detail. Do men struggle to recount emotional experiences? Perhaps. Men may struggle to recall experiences that are heavily emotional, based in relationships, or separate from a visual image. A persistent cultural myth is that The human mind is uniquely poised to be cognitive. Meaning, men have less ability to recall information, when in fact, men when humans feel pain, joy, hunger or fatigue, we have awareness recall maps, orientations, lists, and focused unemotional content of that feeling, and then put into context that feeling as human. in a different way than women do. In a study presented in 2008 Our brains know when we have an idea, when we are frustrated to the American Academy of Neurology, researchers determined or confused, and when we need mental rest or sleep. The brain that men were one-and-a-half times more likely to have mild functions often as its own caretaker, with brain function, brain cognitive impairment than women. Men have more tactical or wave activity and/or energy adjusting based task-based memories, rooted in the on physical need. We’ve broken up the mind exposure to a process or project. That of the typical fraternity man into what your doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to “Doing what it brain spends time doing. memorize an emotional response to takes to get better” an experience, but it could mean that Your mind is both a physical place and a your memorization might happen concept. Let’s explore what happens inside is currently my differently based on the context of the mind of a fraternity man. motto. Strategic that experience. Gaining Information
thinking has
Learning can be defined as, “the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience or being taught.” As we gain skills or knowledge, our mind places that data or insight inside different parts of the brain. How we maximize or utilize that storage could be called learning.
helped me a lot, I figure out the desired result, and think of ways I can make it a reality.
Your memories are connected to senses, context, relationships and visual or verbal data. The memory of a failed conversation, a victory on the intramural field, or a vigorous debate all occur within your mind as a collection of data elements and complex relationships with context. They are precious, and reside inside your mind, where they should remain somewhat clear if your brain functions normally and if you access the memory from time to time.
To improve how your mind learns, Robert Then I act on it.” Bjork, director of the UCLA Learning and Forgetting Lab, suggests “interleaving” — or Justin Ho, Western Ontario ’13 chunking input of similar skills or sets of information as you attempt to learn a skill or a group of information. He also suggests Solving Problems varying the setting in which we take in information. Don’t study or read in the same cubicle, same room Justin Ho, Western Ontario ’13 had a problem. Frankly, he was or same position as you always do. Mixing up your environment overwhelmed by problems and didn’t know how to start addressing may help with recall. them. He knew he needed a break, saw patterns of depression Cramming information inside your mind within a short time in his family, was overwhelmed by a recent traumatic experience frame might not be the best strategy. Data demonstrates that if involving a close personal friend, and his mental state was wholly you study, read, or gain a skill, and then try to access or retrieve troubled. He slept more than he typically did, felt sluggish, alone, that information at a later date, you actually strengthen your and largely overwhelmed, and was self-medicating with alcohol. ability to learn. This is called the “spacing effect” first described by Justin knew he was depressed, and he felt an overwhelming level of anxiety. He wasn’t alone. According to the National Institute of Hermann Ebbinghaus in 1885. “If you study and then you wait, tests show that the longer Mental Health, approximately 40 million American adults ages you wait, the more you will have forgotten,” says Bjork. That’s 18 and older, or about 18.1 percent of people in Justin’s age group obvious—over time, you forget. But here’s the cool part: If you in a given year have an anxiety disorder. Justin was one of those study, wait and then study again, the longer the wait, the more affected by anxiety and depression. He was scared, sad and was looking for answers. But Justin addressed his problem, identified you’ll have learned after this second study session.” what he needed and Justin saved himself. Justin got a plan. deltau.org
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“Our brains have two basic problem-solving strategies. Exploitation means taking advantage of what you already know, concentrating deeply on a current task to optimize performance and efficiency. Exploration means taking a step back from the task at hand to allow your mind to roam flexibly among alternatives,” from Fast Company’s recent article on brain scans and function. Justin researched options for mental health care on his campus, started to have conversations with Delta Upsilon brothers and friends, and began the long, deliberate road to solving a problem. He explored his options, took time to objectively figure out what he needed, and assigned attention to an issue that plagues far too many people. He worked with professionals to determine what his mind and heart needed to repair.
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If you are in a situation, or know anyone like Justin, you can do simple things to get your mind closer to a good place. Justin has a three step solution for you. Open up and ask for help. You are not alone, and there are professionals who have comfort in just sitting and listening. Often our problems overwhelm us until we unburden ourselves from secrets or holding issues inside. A conversation of one, with yourself, will never be as healthy as talking things out with another person. Psychologists agree, asking for help is the first step. The second step is doing your research. Men are often empowered and feel stronger after discerning the root of a problem. Deciding to research solutions and participate in your recovery can help with feeling overwhelmed. Finally, consulting with a professional is key. Health care is health care. If you need mental health care, go seek it out. No issue too is small to risk your mental or physical health. Staying Healthy The physical and mental health of the mind is a key and critical element to improved mental and physical health. Neurodegenerative disorders, mental health issues, brain injury, memory loss, and learning impairments are all part of a complex set of health care challenges. Both Justin Ho and neurologist Dr. Robert Hutchman, look at the mental and physical health of your mind as your personal responsibility. Ho indicates, “If you don’t take care of your mental health, it’s the same as being in an accident, getting a broken leg and doing nothing about it. It’s just stupid to not get help and address your needs.” Dr. Hutchman agrees.“Make sure that you are setting yourself up for brain health down the line. You can focus on neurologic nutrition, keeping your brain fueled well by committing to simple strategies that assist with vascular health.”
mind set. Paying attention to the needs of your mind is a clear expectation from both a brother and a doctor. As you grow and develop, your brain uses synapses to create mental connections and learn information. You are born with all of the brain cells that will be used throughout your lifetime. After birth, brain cells are making connections all the time. These connections are called synapses. Connections are made when a child has experiences. Experiences make us think. When we use our mind for thought, the connections get stronger, and concepts are more easily accessed and utilized. But when synapses that are associated with specific information are not accessed, the connections get weaker. You can learn a skill, like perfecting a backhand or expressing a monologue or poem, but if you don’t repeat that activity, your synapses attached to that activity will weaken, as will the skill or memory. Keeping up with mental activity that challenges the mind is a key part of strengthening the synapses that rest inside your brain. It makes learning and replicating, and imparting skills or information easier. Final Thoughts: What’s on our mind Your mind is a valuable commodity. More valuable, some might say, than other physical elements of your body. Your mind literally constructs the world around you. Some would even suggest, it is the most complex structure on Earth. We live in a world where the potential impact of our attention is vast. Simply by valuing the way our minds function, we can maximize our potential to build a better man by building ourselves. Is your mind different because you joined a fraternity? Perhaps. The experiences that students gain while attending college help to strengthen, for the most part, the synapses or connections to history, knowledge, memory and cognition. College students and college graduates, on average, are also more likely to have access to mental health care in their respective communities. College educated fraternity men are more likely to consume drugs and/or alcohol during the late stages of adolescent development and are less likely to receive eight hours of sleep. The impact of that lack of rest coupled with narcotic consumption is typically negative. While that consumption normally tapers off, the brain can enter a state of repair. We urge you to see your mind as a complex instrument worthy of care, capable of solving problems, retaining incredible memories, determining fact from fiction, and comfortable with emotional connection with others. What’s on your mind? Quite a lot!
Lack of sleep, drugs, alcohol use, poor vascular health or inattention to signs of degeneration or mental health, lack of healthy diet, or little mental stimulation can negatively impact every brain, regardless of age. Brain health and mental health can make a clear, positive impact on the quality of your life and
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What’s on your mind? We welcome your comments, questions and responses. Let us know what you think about this issue of the Quarterly. wallace@deltau.org
THE QUARTERLY INFOGRAPHIC:
SLEEP Repairing the Mind of a Fraternity Man: Breakdown by the Numbers
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The Global Mind
Changing Men who Change the World 6
By: Kaye Schendel, with contributions from Charles Henderson, San Jose ’10
The foundation of our mission and vision as a fraternity is “Building Better Men for a global society through service, leadership development, and lifelong personal growth of our diverse membership.” A lofty vision indeed! But a question you may be asking yourself is why does Delta Upsilon value global citizenship and what does all this mean? Fraternity President Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ’75 has often articulated to the membership the importance of global citizenship. Central to global citizenship are the beliefs that: • We live in an increasingly diverse society and we need to be prepared to contribute in positive ways; • We live in an interdependent world and we need to recognize our responsibilities to one another; • The world is smaller than ever before with many options just a click away;
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Being a global citizen acknowledges that we have the power and the ability to change the world around us and have a positive impact; and • From the adoption of the Global Service Initiative at the 2011 Leadership Institute, brothers have been called upon to make a difference. Delta Upsilon has brought more than 100 brothers on multiple service trips to Jamaica and New Orleans. As a result of their efforts, participants of all ages have built additions to community schools, completed general maintenance requests, repaired and constructed playground equipment, constructed a kitchen and restrooms at a Boys and Girls Club, completed fencing projects, and painted external facades and internal walls. The GSI is much more than trips, it is about education and providing global experiences and opportunities for growth and learning for all members. The impact of the Global Service Initiative is a powerful demonstration of the potential for
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fraternity men to impact the world around them in a positive way. These experiences empower participants to become dynamic social change agents, cultural ambassadors and innovative leaders while learning how to be more globally competent. The potential to impact a community through service is unlocked by our individual members as well. Consider, if you will, the story of
“Most notably, being a DU provided a brotherhood of strength and support of which there is no parallel.” Chase Henderson, San Jose ’10
Chase Henderson, San Jose ’10. When Chase arrived in Africa as a United States Peace Corps volunteer, he quickly realized that because of his chapter experience he was better prepared for the culture shock of living in a rural village then many of his colleagues. While many of his fellow volunteers were suffering from lack of sleep, Chase had little trouble resting at night. Chase spent the majority of his college years living in the San Jose chapter house. Most unexpectedly, that environment prepared him quite well for life in West Africa. Other volunteers often complained about roosters crowing, goats bleating, rough brushing noises made from early morning sweeping throughout the compound, or the banging of the “gong-gong” to announce chiefly business. And of course, there was the infamous allnight church service that insisted on raising the microphone volume to maximum in order to better spread the good word. Life as a brother in Delta Upsilon prepared Chase for service in many other profound ways. The ethnic and cultural diversity of
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brotherhood helped to prepare him for the intense cultural diversity in Africa. “The leadership roles I held in the fraternity prepared me for the immense organizational tasks I was about to undertake in an effort to promote development (in a rural African Village.),” Chase explained. “But most notably, being a DU provided a brotherhood of strength and support of which there is no parallel.” In Chase’s African community of Sampa, there is a small primary school that has been managing to educate its children with minimal resources since the 1970s. The primary request of this school was assistance in raising funds to extend the necessary power lines that would give the school electricity. Not a complex request, but one with a very profound impact to the capacity of the school if achieved. There was a need to create flow of electricity to the school. As Chase, the faculty and head mistress of the school searched for solutions, they had an idea. They needed to provide an opportunity for the community to assist in supporting the infrastructure of this school. With the help of two motivated headmasters and a team of faculty members, an action plan and budget were designed. Stakeholders, parents and other community members were identified, and contributions started to come in. Chase undertook
the responsibility of seeking donations for the remainder of the funds, and he knew he didn’t have to look far to find support for the idea. Chase’s chapter brothers at the San Jose Chapter answered the call. In coordination with chapter advisor Kevin Swanson, San Jose ’85 undergraduate brothers and alumni gathered for fun and brotherhood through a Bocce Ball tournament to raise funds to support the school. From this event, word spread to other brothers that one of their own was in need of support for a development project in Africa. In just a few weeks, the monetary goal was raised, with generous support and donations of Chase’s family, friends and particularly his Delta Upsilon brothers. Chase watched as poles went up and power lines were drawn to the school. Ideas have power. The impulse to unlock the potential in an idea can create a community of men who find purpose in serving or can provide opportunities for an entire Fraternity to refocus on global leadership. As Delta Upsilon continues to evolve, we have much to gain from an increased commitment to solving global issues as men who want to work to change the world. What impact will emerge from your ideas? As global citizens, your potential is limitless.
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Get Global Five opportunities to get involved as a global citizen.
OXFAM INTERNATIONAL . Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty. Oxfam works directly with communities and seeks to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY . Habitat for Humanity has been devoted to building “simple, decent, and affordable” housing and has addressed the issues of poverty housing all over the world. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.” Homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at value.
UNICEF . The United Nations Children’s Fund provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. Since 1954, UNICEF has been a permanent part of the United Nations System providing emergency food and healthcare to children in countries of need.
What Happened Next? What happens when ideas became reality.
“Riding up to the school on my bike on a hot African Saturday, I spotted one of the headmasters, Irene Abakah, a small Ghanaian woman with short graying hair. Her arm rose steadily with finger posed; playing the role of general and conductor to a group of electricians. I rode up to her and began the customary greetings and inquiry of her health. She got a big grin and slapped her hand into mine giving me an enthusiastic handshake. ‘Mr. Charles, you see? It is happening!’” — Chase Henderson, San Jose ’10
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL . Rotary International is an international service club whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
TEACH FOR AMERICA . Teach For America is an American non-profit organization whose mission is to “eliminate educational inequity by enlisting high-achieving recent college graduates and professionals to teach” for at least two years in low-income communities throughout the United States.
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The Global Mind Find your global experience There are plenty of opportunities to help develop global citizens. Sometimes finding or deciding upon an opportunity may seem difficult, other times it may not seem apparent which experiences are truly global. Use this flow chart to help decide where to start with your global experience. I WANT TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS
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EXPERIENCE CHANGE FROM THE INSIDE
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GREENPEACE PEACE CORPS GLOBAL BRIGADES GENOCIDE INTERVENTION NETWORK SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMS
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ONE CAMPUS PROGRAM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL FIELD HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FILM OR SPEAKER SERIES
CAN’T TAKE A BREAK FROM WORK
CULTURAL FESTIVAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS
I NEED SOMETHING INEXPENSIVE
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2013 Global Service Initiative Trips Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 GSI trips to Negril, Jamaica. Undergraduate and alumni members are both encouraged to apply. Throughout the week participants will engage in handson service activities, discover the history, culture, and economic issues of Jamaica, and build relationships with DU brothers while exploring the Four Founding Principles of our Fraternity.
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GSI: JAMAICA MAY 1118, 2013 Application deadline: March 22 GSI: JAMAICA JUNE 815, 2013 Application deadline: April 12 Apply online and get more information: DELTAU.ORG/SERVICE
THIS IS A PLACE WHERE PRESIDENTS COME TO REST. WHERE KINGS HAVE DINED. GLOBAL LEADERS, CHANGE MAKERS, TASTE MAKERS AND GAME CHANGERS HAVE ALL STAYED HERE. AND NOW WE WILL GATHER, AS BROTHERS AT THE HISTORIC ARIZONA BILTMORE. THE HOME OF LEGENDS. A PLACE FOR LEADERS.
2013 LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
PHOENIX ARIZONA BILTMORE AUGUST 1-4, 2013
PHOTO COMPLIMENTS OF THE HISTORIC ARIZONA BILTMORE ARCHIVES.
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Sandy SandyH James Madison Colony Responds to Need Q&A with Daniel Wagner
Hook The tragedy in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012, was a devastating reminder of the potential impact of one man’s madness on an entire country. Horrified, many students around the world struggled with what to do next. Host a fundraiser? Start a conversation? The men of the James Madison Colony knew what they wanted to do. They wanted to create a place where students, from all backgrounds, could come together to grieve, and act in support of the children at Sandy Hook Elementary. They worked to create awareness of how justice can meet a need when current events demand action. We sat down with Daniel Wagner, colony president, to get a sense of why this group of men stepped up to plan a vigil and card-writing campaign to support a town dealing with incredible grief and loss.
Quarterly: What made the men in the colony want to do something to support those affected in Newtown? Why now? Why that project? Daniel Wagner: Decisions all happened very quickly. One of our brothers was watching the news covering the shootings over winter break and posted on our Facebook group that he thought we should do something. Within two hours, more than half the brothers had posted ideas, concerns and began formulating a plan for the vigil. All of the brothers recognized that an injustice had occurred and could not stand by without acting. Tragedies like Sandy Hook are especially relevant to us because they happen on school grounds where people are supposed to be safe. Q: When you joined the Fraternity, what were your impressions of what a fraternity could and should do to help other people? Do you think the fraternity label helped or hurt your efforts to gain support? DW: Before I knew anything about Delta Upsilon, I thought fraternities could only drink, party and donate some money at the end of each semester. However, when I got involved with these brothers, it felt as if we could do anything. It still feels that way. I think a good portion of the brothers genuinely think we can. As a result, fraternity label or not, we knew we could put it all together. Additionally, the JMU Greek Community is becoming more and more supportive each day. I see a very positive future for Greek Life on campus. Q: What did you see when the vigil took place? Can you give us a sense of when you thought to yourself, “we’ve created something special...?” What were the best moments that night? DW: We have 10-15 JMU students who are from Newtown, CT. The best moment of the night was hearing them speak. They were truly touched that the community had come together in full force to support them. That has been one of our greatest accomplishments so far as a colony. Q: What now? What do you think the colony will accomplish in the years ahead? DW: Clearly, we must continue on the same positive trend. We have big plans for the spring and even bigger ones for the years to come. One of our top priorities will be to bring this campus closer together and change the way Greek Life is viewed. The other is to become heavily involved in the GSI. We’ve already raised $1,000 this past semester and plan to make a much larger contribution each year and send as many brothers to the projects as we can. Q: Why do you think men in Delta Upsilon should do “good things” to help others? DW: We’ve pledged our lives to this Fraternity and should therefore live by each of its Four Founding Principles. That means everyday we are doing something to promote friendship, both within and outside of our brothers, develop our own character and foster the development of others, diffuse liberal culture, and advance justice. It doesn’t matter how big or small the action is, what matters is that we are DUs and have certain standards to live by.
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Update from the road:
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AN UPDATE FROM MARK GEHRKE, BOISE STATE ’11
“I like to give back, and after hearing about how I can get involved I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Seeing other people happy makes me happy, and DU provides an opportunity to do that.” Chris DiPietro, Sacred Heart Colony ’15
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This academic year Delta Upsilon has experienced a new level of growth not seen in recent times. As our staff members introduce our Fraternity to students at Quinnipiac University and Sacred Heart University, each individual is committing themselves to being a part of something larger. Men who were once strangers are now linking arms to build a legacy on their campus backed by our four founding principles in the span of a single semester. These new founding fathers are walking a path not so dissimilar to the founders of Delta Upsilon as they strive to create a new fraternity experience at their respective campuses. In fall 2012 the Iowa and James Madison colonies were both formed, pledging over 110 new members to our fraternity. Each are now a semester in to their Delta Upsilon membership and establishing a culture of excellence. Both are committed to academic excellence ,with James Madison achieving the second highest grade point average amongst fraternities. This expectation of excellence is critical to our partnership with each campus. Delta Upsilon commits to dedicating the resources and staff necessary to form the strongest group of men. Through the Fraternity’s values, our expansion team finds those seeking a fraternity offering leadership, service and a commitment to a global society. We are excited to be back at the University of Iowa to tap into the rich history of the chapter as well as the passion of the alumni involved with the new colony. Delta Upsilon being invited to James Madison, Quinnipiac, and Sacred Heart is exactly what we want: the chance to create new, successful colonies at institutions that attract and foster men driven by our purpose.
Sacred Heart Facts Campus size: 6,000 Location: Fairfield, CT Volunteering: 50,000 hours annually Regionally Known for: Physical Therapy, Freshman Academic Advising and Game Design and Development programs Colony size: 26 Quinnipiac Facts Campus size: 8,400 Location: Hamden, CT Regionally Known for: Lender School of Business, Quinnipiac Polling Institute, Physician’s Assistant Program and Nationally Ranked hockey team Colony size: 71
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What trends have you observed as men join Delta Upsilon? The men who have joined Delta Upsilon at Sacred Heart are looking for an alternative fraternity experience. They are committed to service opportunities Delta Upsilon provides such as the Global Service Initiative. The men seem to really respond to the open ritual. Can you explain why you think colony members have responded to the open nature of the organization? The men at Sacred Heart wanted to know more about the organization before they joined. Most are working and have family obligations each week so investing in something new can be difficult. Delta Upsilon is able to show what membership will look like without withholding information or aspects of the Fraternity. What has most impressed you about our men at Sacred Heart? I am impressed with the diversity of the interested men so far. Each man has different passions and interests and are sharing them with the entire group. I am excited to see what activities each new member will share with the rest of the colony. What have you noticed about these two communities that impresses you? I’m impressed with the amount of service that goes on within Sacred Heart. Many students are receiving scholarships based on community service so they have been engaged in such activities since high school.
What trends have you observed as men join Delta Upsilon? Men at Quinnipiac are looking to add to the already strong fraternity and sorority community in their own unique way. They are ready to make an impact and establish a legacy on their campus under the banner of Delta Upsilon. We are attracting upperclassmen who didn’t find a fraternity that appealed to them as well as freshman leaders who are eager to take on the role as a founding member of the chapter. The men seem to really respond to the open ritual. Can you explain why you think colony members have responded to the open nature of the organization? The Quinnipiac fraternity and sorority community has grown immensely over the past several years and men are used to seeing new fraternities. The non-secrecy as has attracted those who decided against other opportunities. They truly want to share their Fraternity with the entire community. What has most impressed you about our men at Quinnipiac? I am impressed with how quickly men have rallied to support the principles of Delta Upsilon. They are eager for opportunity and change. When they see something they believe in, they commit themselves fully. This quality is not something every university cultivates in their students. What have you noticed about these two communities that impresses you? The Quinnipiac community is extremely welcoming. Members of other fraternal organizations constantly ask how the expansion is going and express their excitement at our success. I cannot wait to see how many come to our colonization and chartering ceremonies!
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@duiona: The singing of Hail Delta Upsilon with my brothers tonight was nothing short of inspiring. #duwec @warrenhiner: Amazing experience at #duwec, surrounded by the most amazing and passionate in the country! @like_the_season: Our founding principles align with the human condition and who we want to be. @deltaupsilon #duwec #whyweexist @jakatz87 It’s easy to talk about something, it’s difficult to BE about something. @sjahansouz #duwec @deltaupsilon @cynthrose You can shake my hand. Don’t be afraid of me. Brother I’m here for you. – Bernard Franklin #duwec @dmcoll21: Loving the #DUWEC experience! Building better men & friendships! Thanks Bower...I’m honored to have met u & hear your story! @megwatt: A fraternity can become a place where men find themselves. – Bernard Franklin
Chapter News Bradley Members of the chapter attended the Zach Wahls lecture on LGBTQ awareness on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Zach Wahls is an LGBTQ advocate, known for his impassioned speech in front of the Iowa state legislature. Chattanooga Men of the chapter participated in a campus/Fortwood clean up project where they walked the streets picking up trash. This was in preparation for the on/off campus Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The clean up happened on the morning of September 24th. The members who participated were: Matthew Collum ’13, Tommy Rayford ’13, and Chris Carter ’11. Stephen Polley ’11 and Justin Huggins ’12 participated in the walk itself. Culver-Stockton On January 12, 2013 the chapter had its executive board retreat with executive board members, the former president, and two alumni advisors. CulverStockton also won the Justice Games planning competition hosted at RLS: Midwest. A planning and goal-setting presentation and dialogue with more than 130 attendees was a part of this test of creativity and leadership. Culver-Stockton’s primary spring philanthropy was a homeless rally in the community. The chapter set up a cardboard city, meant to replicate and bring awareness to the experience of being homeless. The chapter allowed sponsorship on a per hour basis, supporting the hours that each DU member remained outside. All proceedings benefited The Madonna House, a home for women and children. Submitted by: Dakotta Hagar, CulverStockton. Elon On September 27, the chapter hosted retired North Carolina Highway Patrol Officer, Steven Lynch, who gave a presentation to the group of brothers and potential new members about the “Culture of Law Enforcement.” Officer Lynch was active in both the North Carolina Highway Patrol as well as in
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Alamance County and discussed the dynamics of the relationship between law enforcement, college students and college administration. He also related anecdotes about his time serving and offered students a different perspective on what goes through the mind of a police officer during seemingly routine traffic stops and other situations. During the question and answer section of the presentation, Officer Lynch also offered differing perspectives on current topics in and around the Elon area, such as racial profiling and the presence of alcohol law enforcement agents on campus. Embry-Riddle On the first Friday of every month, the Student Government Association hosts a campus clean up. As a community service social event with Embry-Riddle’s Multicultural Greek Council, Embry Riddle brothers support this campus effort to keep Embry-Riddle beautiful. Georgia Tech The Georgia Tech chapter participated in the first Dodging Domestic Violence local dodge ball tournament sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega. Student organizations played against one another in a local dodge ball tournament while raising awareness of domestic violence. The event was able to raise $4,000 for victims of domestic violence. James Madison Colony Lesley Eicher attended a colony meeting and facilitated a conversation on masculinity, exploring behaviors and healthy forms of expression. The colony had an open discussion about what it meant along with perceptions of masculinity, and then the group was divided into smaller groups to further discuss the topic. The colony also hosted a large Sandy Hook tribute and candlelight vigil. (See feature in this issue of the Quarterly.) Colony members also participated in planning the campus wide “Harlem Shake.” Kansas On Monday, February 25th, the chapter held an “open forum” for all interested brothers to discuss gun control and the proposed legislation that will affect concealed carry permits on
university campuses in Kansas. Members of the undergraduate chapter also met in the Kansas Room at the Student Union to hold a house retreat. This was facilitated by Membership Development Advisor Joe Snyder. The chapter created and distributed a house culture survey, hosted small group sessions, and provided an opportunity for attendees to evaluate the retreat. Nebraska Held a recruitment event at the house of Dick Campbell ’82. house. Campbell talked to potential new members and told them the benefits of the Greek system and Delta Upsilon. We also talked to alumni for any suggestions for potential new members whether they were legacies or friends of the family. This broadened our recruitment pool as well as having a good word put in for our house. Initiation took place on January 26, 2013. Fraternity President Bernard Franklin gave the alumni charge. Purdue As part of the chapter’s awards ceremony on January 13th, Brother Chad Laux ’95 was honored for his service specifically towards our chapter and his efforts as our campus advisor. Both Chad and his wife have been present in the chapter and have spoken at our Scholarship awards ceremonies. Brother Al Parker ’75 attended chapter on the night of chapter elections. Prior to elections he spoke about how important this election is, and how we need to continue on the path that we are. His speech was not only inspirational but could be attributed to the election of our most qualified and dedicated brothers! North Carolina State President Britt Taylor ’13 served as a Freshman Orientation Summer Intern for Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service (CSLEPS) where he helped freshman acclimate to the college environment and spread CSLEP’s service-oriented mind set. Brother Sean Plummer worked Freshman Move-in before the start of the semester. Western Ontario There is an air of excitement at the chapter. After a successful recruitment period in September, the chapter issued 12 bids to men of character.
They recently celebrated Western’s homecoming whereby alumni visited the chapter house and met the undergraduate brothers. In addition, the alumni held their annual scotch and cigar night and golf tournament with a great turnout. Brother Shaun Foster ’02, could use some help on his swing but we are happy to report no one was injured by his hard left slice. During October, the chapter won the Pi Kappa Alpha Peak Week; the prize for the event, 20% of the profits being donated towards the chapter’s GSI efforts. The chapter also finished third in both Alpha Phi’s Mr. Greek and Kappa Alpha Theta’s Air Bands, scoring first in attendance for all three of these events. In November, the chapter celebrated Founders’ Day with an alumni dinner at a local pub Joe Kools, the chapter was happy to see “the usual suspects” but welcomed some not so familiar faces like Brother Robert Collins ’77. On November 24nd, after an eight-week pledge process, the chapter initiated eight associate members into the fraternity. They would like to congratulate the newly initiated brothers: Miguel Achtymichuk ’15, Ryan Dang ’15, Bryan Jang ’16, Kevin Liang ’15, Luke Preston ’14, Kyler Roy ’15, Connor Swick ’16, and Mark Verrilli ’16. It is their goal to expand they presence and visibility in an effort to show their commitment to academics, philanthropy, and the four founding principles. In December, they held chapter elections. Congratulations to newly elected officers: Gurmohit Khalon ’14, Brent Parsons ’14, David Chen ’14, Miguel Achtymichuk ’14, Mark Verrilli ’15 and Kyler Roy ’14; and good luck to all Brothers remaining on executive council. The chapter is excited to announce the “Save our Roof ” campaign to raise funds to replace the ageing shingles on their beloved mansion. The chapter kindly invites brothers to donate via Paypal at duwestern.ca or by contacting Alumni Board President Michael Daley ’05 at michael.daley@live.com.
Chapter Excellence Plan (CEP) for 2012-2013 The Chapter Excellence Plan (CEP) is a planning and reporting tool that ensures each chapter is both operationally sound and firmly rooted in the Four Founding Principles. Each chapter officer is responsible for documenting chapter activity relative to his office by submitting information to the CEP website. View the CEP Guidebook and list of criteria or contact cep@deltau.org for more information. CEP Top Ten 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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Coast to Coast
Brothers from California to Maine making a difference
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’73 becomes new No. 2 Marine. Brother Paxton was recently appointed the 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. In December, Brother Paxton received his fourth star and was appointed to his current assignment by President Barack Obama. In the audience during his Marine Barracks ceremony were more than 200 active-duty and retired Marines, including retired Commandant Gen. James Jones, Gen. John Kelly, who was recently promoted to fourstar general, as well as numerous 1-, 2- and 3- star generals and family members. In his remarks, Jay spoke about the four greatest influences on his life. One of the four, Jay said, was his deep friendship with his DU brothers and his experience at “6 South Avenue” during his undergraduate years. Jay was not only president of DU, but also a member of the 1971 NCAA lacrosse championship team. He also played football.
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’14, becomes K-State’s newest Student Ambassador Tyler Johnson, junior in marketing and human resource management, was announced as one of the newest ambassadors at halftime of the university’s homecoming football game. Established by the Kansas State Alumni Association in 1977, the student ambassador program elects one male and one female student each
year to represent the student body at events throughout the country and at university activities. “I’m incredibly excited about being named as the new male Student Ambassador for K-State,” Johnson said. “It’s an honor to know that the students voted for me to represent them, and I’m looking forward to doing my part in maintaining the tradition of excellence in the ambassador program.” appoints 3 Ireland Terence Delahunty,
Jr., Florida ’77 first Honorary Consul in Orlando Terence “Terry” J. Delahunty Jr., Florida ’77 in a ceremony in January, was appointed Ireland’s first ever Honorary Consul for Orlando, Florida. The reception was hosted by Paul Gleeson, Ireland’s Consul General for the US Southeast, and was sponsored by Tourism Ireland and Connect Ireland. The Mayor of Orlando, Buddy Dyer, was in attendance to welcome the new appointee. Brother Delahunty is a dual Irish and US citizen who has been prominent in civic life in Orlando for many years. He has chaired the city’s Transportation Advisory Committee, cochaired the Mayor’s Commission on Homelessness and has served on the boards of the Orange County Workforce Housing Commission and the City of Orlando Creative Village Committee, amongst many others. He accompanied former Mayor of Orange County, Rich Crotty, on the latter’s trade mission to Ireland in 2006.
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Jim Boehiem, Syracuse ’66 earns 900th career win. Jim Boeheim, 68 and in his 37th year at his alma mater, is 900-304 and joined an elite fraternity. Mike Krzyzewski (936) and Bob Knight (902) are the only other men’s Division I coaches to win that many games. “To me, it’s just a number,” said Boeheim, whose first victory was against Harvard in 1976. “If I get 900, have I got to get more? That’s why maybe it’s just not that important to me because to me it’s just a number, and the only number that matters is how this team does.” ”Boeheim was effusive in praise of the support the team has received during his long tenure. Syracuse has had 71 crowds of more than 30,000 since the Carrier Dome opened in 1980 and holds the NCAA on-campus record of 34,616, set nearly three years ago against Villanova.” “The support of fans cannot be overestimated,” he said. “You have to have that kind of support in your building to bring recruits in, to help you play better. We’ve had a tremendous loyal fan base. That’s why I always felt this was a great place to coach and why I never really thought about going anywhere else. The support from the fans is the No. 1 thing you have to have.” - Source: Associated Press
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Distinguished campuses Delta Upsilon is represented at 9 of the top 10 Universities that have the most amount of Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, and Udall scholarship recipients. 1. Kansas State University 2. Arizona State University 3. University of North Carolina 4. Pennsylvania State University 5. University of Virginia 6. University of Kansas 7. University of Michigan 8. University of Illinois 9. University of Arizona 10. University of Washington Delta Upsilon and the Rhodes Scholarship
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Thirteen Delta Upsilon members continue to leave a legacy of excellence and have benefited from the experience of studying at Oxford University. The Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world. Each year 32 young recipients are selected as Rhodes Scholars. Our living recipients are listed below: Millard D. Lewis, Harvard ’35 James E. King Jr., Harvard ’37 W. Farnsworth Fowle, Williams ’37 Richard A. Wiley, Bowdoin ’49 John R. Walsh, Middlebury ’51 Alan K. Illig, Rutgers ’53 David W. Baad, Michigan ’56 Gordon C. Bjork, Dartmouth ’57 Trevor Anderson, Manitoba ’60 Dave Frohnmayer, Harvard ’62 (2001 Oregon Initiate) Mark E. Schantz, Iowa ’63 Douglass D. Jehl, Stanford ’84 Herman J. Siegel, Toronto ’71
Alumni News
Alberta Doug Love, Alberta ’46 Recognized with Scholarship in Kingwood, TX An engineering graduate who helped to pioneer the “oil patch” in Alberta, Brother Love moved to Houston and began substitute teaching at Kingwood High School. He has served in this role at Kingwood for nearly 25 years! He is much loved by many students at KHS, and is known for his caring, serious teaching, and most importantly, his mentoring of many students. In 2012 he was honored by “Just About Kids”, and a scholarship was announced in his honor, on his birthday. Brother Love has also traveled back to the Alberta Chapter to speak during recruitment, and he leads his chapter in support, having donated a record 26 consecutive years. Many thanks to Dr. Allan Warrack, Alberta ’61 for this submission. Illinois Dr. Stephen Katsinas, Illinois ’78 recognized with the 2012 BlackmonMoody Outstanding Professor Award. Katsinas, an expert in higher education finance and state/federal higher education policy, has served as director of the University of Alabama’s Education Policy Center since 2005. He’s also a professor of higher education in the department of educational leadership, policy and technology studies in the College of Education. Katsinas is involved in a study of the impact of recent changes in the Pell Grant program in the states of Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi. Katsinas has visited more than 400 community colleges in 40 states. He is a consulting scholar to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He held similar posts at the University of North Texas and University of Toledo, where he was the director of the Bill J. Priest Center for Community College Education and director of the John H. Russell Center for Educational Leadership, respectively. “Dr. Katsinas’ work with the release of the new 2010 Carnegie Basic Classification of Associate’s Colleges
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certainly merits serious consideration by the Blackmon-Moody Award Committee,” said Michael T. Miller, professor of higher education and public policy at the University of Arkansas, in his nomination of Katsinas. “The Carnegie codes are embedded in every federal data set issued by the U.S. Department of Education, they thus inform scholars, practitioners and policymakers around the United States. That his work is recognized is evidenced by his on-going work with the members of the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges.” The nomination letter noted that Katsinas has been quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education more than 30 times since 2005. “His visibility and involvement is a credit to our discipline,” Miller added. Katsinas received a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Arts in history and a doctorate in higher education at Southern Illinois University. Submitted by University of Alabama Media Relations Department Technology William Brody, Technology ’65, and former President of Johns Hopkins University, has Learning Commons named in his honor. The $30 million addition to the Eisenhower Library adds four floors and 42,000 square feet of space to the Johns Hopkins University campus. It is named for both Brother Brody and his wife, Wendy. There is also a significant amount of technology, natural light that pours in on common spaces and seating areas, 15 group study rooms, and several classrooms wired for digital technology. As social activity has changed the library activity, space for collaborative work and group projects is part of the norm rather than the exception. Besides increasing study space by a third, the library addition will house the Department of Special Collections and a new conservation laboratory. Source, Johns Hopkins Magazine
Historical Perspective
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Delta Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa: Close ties to America’s Most Respected Academic Honor Society Delta Upsilon men have engaged in academic excellence for more than a century, focusing on intellectual pursuits within the environments of excellent institutions of higher education. The mark of an intellectual, it seems, may be found with a Delta Upsilon badge and Phi Beta Kappa key. Many Delta Upsilon members have been inducted into the United States’ oldest fraternity, and some notable brothers are listed, with biography, below. Phi Beta Kappa was founded at the College of William and Mary in 1776, during the American Revolution. “For over two and a quarter centuries, the Society has embraced the principles of freedom of inquiry and liberty of thought and expression. Laptops have replaced quill pens, but these ideas, symbolized on Phi Beta Kappa’s distinctive gold key, still lay the foundations of personal freedom, scientific inquiry, liberty of conscience, and creative endeavor. Phi Beta Kappa celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. The Society sponsors activities to advance these studies — the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences — in higher education and in society at large.” (from pbk.org) Delta Upsilon’s highest profile Phi Beta Kappa is Dr. Oscar Voorhees, Rutgers ’88, the first historian for Phi Beta Kappa and lifelong Phi Beta Kappa leader. Upon his retirement as secretary in 1931, he was chosen as Phi Beta Kappa Historian, a life appointment. Dr. Voorhees, a venerable historian and avid researcher on Phi Beta Kappa published the “History of Phi Beta Kappa” in 1946. Before that, he had written a “Historical Sketch of Phi Beta Kappa” and had been editor of the fraternity’s publication. He also served as the secretary of the Phi Beta Kappa Foundation from 1924 to 1931. Other Notable Delta Upsilon members Admitted to Phi Beta Kappa • Charles Evans Hughes, Colgate & Brown 1881, Governor of New York, United States Secretary of State, Chief Justice of the United States • Paul Douglas, Bowdoin 1913, United States Senator from Illinois • James Bryant Conant, 1914, President of Harvard University • David E. Lilienthal, DePauw 1920, Chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission • Herbert Brownell, Jr., Nebraska 1924, United States Attorney General Quick Facts on Phi Beta Kappa: • ΦBK – Greek initials of the motto “Love of learning is the guide of life.” • Phi Beta Kappa is a leading advocate for excellence in liberal arts and sciences. • Phi Beta Kappa chapters are at 280 American colleges and universities. • Invitation to membership in Phi Beta Kappa is a reflection of outstanding achievement at the undergraduate level.
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Sins and CEOs Richard A. Moran, Rutgers ’72 Business leadership lessons, particularly pertaining to CEOs, illustrated by anecdotes that are true stories. richardmoran.com/sins-and-ceos/
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Changing Places: Making a Success of Succession Planning for entrepreneurs and Family business Owners P. David Franzetta, Michigan State ’70 You’ve built your company up and made it a success. How can you be sure that the next generation of company leadership will sustain your success? What role will you play in that evolution? And where can you, the small business owner, look for help with succession planning, when most of the literature on the subject is aimed at the HR departments of Fortune 500 companies? designedoutcomes.com/changing-placesthe-book/
“I will absolutely be back to serve again, but until I do, I issue a challenge to the brothers of Delta Upsilon. Don’t come to Jamaica to ‘feel all right’, come to Jamaica to serve.” Matt Lucciola, Rutgers ’14. GLOBAL SERVICE INITIATIVE: JAMAICA May 11 – 18, 2013 June 8 – 15, 2013 Photo: Grant Weekes, Bucknell ’13 playing with school children while Anthony Giammalva, San Jose ’13 takes a break from working during the January 2013 GSI trip.
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4. The sunshine factor is key. 400 units (IU) of vitamin D with 15 minutes exposure to sunlight can work wonders on seasonal affectation disorder (SAD). Any person can suffer from feeling gloomy when the sun doesn’t shine consistently. Vitamin D and a UV light can help. “It (the UV light) mimics the normal effect on your brain of sun light.”
What it takes:
To Keep a Healthy Brain with Dr. Robert Hutchman
1. Make sure that you are fueling your body and brain with adequate resources. “Your brain needs nutrition, hydration, and general avoidance of abuse of substances.” 2. Get enough quality sleep. “Maintaining regimented sleep patterns, getting good restful REM sleep, and truly getting refreshing sleep for the next day can do wonders.” 3. Take a baby aspirin. No joke. “World War II veterans who took baby aspirin reduced the risk of Parkinson’s disease in those men accessing VA health care by 40%, and reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s by 60%, most likely because the aspirin kept the brain vessels healthy.”
5. Facing a degenerative disease like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s? Seek supportive treatment. “We (specialists) keep you at your best and can keep you with the absolute best quality of life. If adequately treated with moderate therapy, you can have a normal life expectancy and excellent quality of life. You will experience some physical and non-physical symptoms, but you need to know what to ask, how to treat it, how to gauge the treatment. We will be honest and certainly will be more encouraging than you might expect.”
About Dr. Hutchman Dr. Robert Hutchman is a Mayo Clinic-trained neurologist and subspecialist in Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, and all forms of dementia, especially Parkinson’s-associated. Since arriving in California, he has founded a private practice exclusively serving a unique patient population composed of neurodegenerative disorders. As the founder and Medical Director of Neurosearch, Dr. Hutchman has successfully administered 10 additional clinical trials as the Principal Investigator, directing the efforts of an accomplished support staff.
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In Tribute to: Scott Johnson
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Scott A.W. Johnson, Washington, ’80, former Chairman of the Board of Directors (1992 2001), and Board Trustee for the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation (2001-2002), Leadership Consultant (1980-1981), and Distinguished Delta Upsilon (2010) passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2012 at the age of 53. Raised in Cheney and Olympia, Wa s h i n g t o n , h e graduated from Olympia High School, received his undergraduate degree in Business from the University of Washington and his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law. With more than 35 years of leadership and service to both his Washington Chapter and the International Fraternity, Scott earned the DU Distinguished Alumni Award and was honored during the Washington Chapter’s Centennial Celebration in September 2010. More than 155,000 men have been initiated into DU in the past 178 years. Scott was only the 67th alumnus to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. His legacy is best articulated by men who served with, and learned from Scott. Coady Pruett, Cal Poly ’02 offered, “Scott was truly a man of great substance. To say that Scott was a good Brother is an understatement. Instead, Scott’s character—his integrity—his guidance—his wisdom—his leadership—make me feel fortunate to be in Scott’s brotherhood. I am a better brother, better citizen, better lawyer, and better person for having known Scott.” Brother Johnson’s legacy has lasting impact that far exceeds his physical presence. Washington Chapter members who felt Scott’s support at the undergraduate level can attest to his sincere commitment and unmatched willingness to guide and mentor. Eric Hamlin, Washington ’05 wrote, “Scott’s dedication to, and impact on, the Washington Chapter was enormous. For decades Scott’s name was synonymous with the collective DU alumni base; when the chapter talked about alumni involvement, they were talking about Scott. It wasn’t that his interactions with the chapter were overbearing - in fact the opposite. His philosophy was to be a sounding board for the chapter executives; providing advice and guidance but never dictating orders or pushing requirements. His belief was that the more you put into the fraternity experience, the more you got out in return, and that empowering the chapter members to make decisions (good or bad) prepared them to be better leaders in the future.”
presence at Fraternity events was consistent. Brother Johnson attended many Presidents’ Academies, Leadership Institutes, chapter retreats, Board of Directors meetings, Board of Trustees meetings, and house corporation board meetings due to his commitment and drive. Brother Johnson on many occasions, also hosted dinners, conversations, and dialogues to offer his support to Delta Upsilon brothers in need. He was a focused and caring steward of the Fraternity’s mission to build better men. Fraternity President, Dr. Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ’75, offered these thoughts, “As a result of many conversations and a special opportunity to peer into his soul, I knew Scott as a man, a Fraternity Brother, a champion of human rights, and a leader with a deep will. I will always remember his brilliant mind in helping us clarify complex issues. He was a fierce defender of the Fraternity/ Greek system. He steadfastly believed there was a special and significant role that a Fraternity could play in developing young men with great character, distinction, strong leadership skills, and with a personal commitment to living out a life committed to social justice. Our Fraternity is stronger today because of Scott’s courage.” His commitment to the Delta Upsilon Fraternity was matched by his love for the law and his community. A valued and trusted advocate and public servant, he was an adept and capable guide for many people who required legal counsel. Brother Johnson practiced law for almost 27 years, and during his years of service, worked on the Board of Washington Coalition for Open Government, advocated for the best interests of children through representation of Guardian ad Litem, and performed pro bono work with the Northwest Women’s Law Center, various neighborhood clinics, as well as the ACLU. Scott was to be sworn in as a King County Superior Court Judge in January 2013, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Chloe, parents Graham and Jackie. Memorial Services were held on November 16, 2012 in Seattle. *We are grateful for the assistance of James S. Simpkins, Washington State ’81 as we constructed this tribute.
“His energy and enthusiasm for the Fraternity attracted many an undergraduate who would solicit his counsel and they were wise to place their trust in Scott.” Craig Franz, FSC, Bucknell ’75 Current Foundation Trustee “Scott’s quick wit, quick mind, strong leadership and desire to serve his fellow man will be greatly missed.”
His service to the Fraternity began at a very young age, as Brother Johnson served as his chapter president while a student at the University of Washington, then as a chapter traveling consultant and Educational Foundation staff member. His
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Richard B. Campbell, Nebraska ’68 Past Fraternity Chairman
Alpha & Omega Passing of Darrell Royal, Oklahoma ’50 Brother Royal, known for his straightforward, humble coaching style and two national championships, passed away on November 9th, 2012. He was 88. Brother Royal began his head coaching career at the University of Texas in 1956 after starring as a halfback for Oklahoma. He had previously served as head coach at both Mississippi State University and the University of Washington. “ In 23 years as a head coach, he never had a losing season, with his teams boasting a 167-47-5 record in his 20 years at Texas, the best record in the nation over that period (1957-76).” – Source, ESPN Alberta Russell A. Ashmore 1976 T. Raymond Kirkham 1954 Loyd T. Loveseth 1944 Gordon R. Weir 1947 Auburn William H. Grant 1973 Bowling Green Albert E. Dyckes 1953 Bradley Lee W. Rattray 1957 British Columbia Alexander D. Cobbin 1952 Bowdoin John C. MacCarey 1939 Bucknell Allen G. Butler 1951 Brown Richard M. Hardy 1961 California John V. Farry 1955 Carnegie James H. Weet 1952 Colby Austin Ryder 1946 Clarkson Christopher E. Wheeler 1986 Colgate Edward C. Drozd 1945 Thomas F. Flood 1959 Leon M. Jones 1961 H. Clay Warnick 1962 Columbia John McCormack 1939 Cornell Paul Bock 1954 Dartmouth George A. Fagan 1946 G. H. Jacobus 1953 DePauw John G. Gates 1948 Edwin W. Burney 1967 Florida Judson E. Wilhelm 1968 Guelph Nathan R. Incledon 1991
Illinois John H. Cairns 1950
Missouri Cole N. Patrick 2016
Toronto James C. Evans 1959
Indiana Thomas F. Armstrong 1951 Alan B. Graf 1951 Robert J. Matthews 1967 Roger H. Rehm 1956 Norbert W. Witte 1960
Nebraska John J. Adkins 1941
Tufts Peter F Starrett 1950
North Carolina Joseph J. Hinds 1963
Union Alexander Turchick 1941
North Carolina State Guy J. Bakken 1988 John M. Taylor 2003
Virginia James M. Harriman 1966 William T. Harris 1941 Robert H. Mincer 1958 Anthony L. Montagna 1962
Iona L.arry G Hart 1954 Iowa Richard H. Mullarky 1965 Richard L. Sjulin 1953 Iowa State Robert D. Eversman 1954 Johns Hopkins Bert A. Collison 1942 Lawrason L. Kent 1952 Kansas Laird S. Campbell 1945 Kent State Ole J. Gilbo 1965 Lafayette Kurt W. Franzinger 1936 Lee Hartshorn 1942 Louisville H. Jerry Lancaster 1958 Arthur M. Shryock 1956 Manitoba Keith W. Campbell 1943 McGill Fulton J. Farquhar 1945 Miami William L. Egel 1954 Roy W. Mayberry 1951 Michigan Nicholas Muhlenberg 1950 John R. Patten 1943 Michigan State Jack B. Gross 1986 Richard R. Johnson 1954 Middlebury William D. Cronin 1952 John F. Roy 1952 Minnesota Robert F. Weinhagen 1941
Northwestern A.J. Anderson 1962 Ralph L. Countryman 1950 Richard H. Coyle 1952 Richard R. Flowers 1951 James Homco 1946 Ohio State Richard C. Bennett 1950 Oklahoma John W. Helander 1984 Darrell K. Royal 1950 Pennsylvania Clifford G. Anderson 1951 Joseph W. Burk 1934 Richard O. Herstine 1942 Pennsylvania State William R. Brennan 1950 John C. Todd 1956 Charles M. Young 1961 Purdue William B. Miller 1939 Norman A. Neiburger 1960 Larry E. Wise 1967 San Diego State William B. Hames 1981 San Jose Charles M. Cligny 1954 Stanford William B. Hirst 1940 Alfred Taioli 1948 Syracuse Richard F. Torrey 1951 Swarthmore Leland S. MacPhail 1939 Tennessee John P. Walrath 1972 Texas Stanley C. Wiseman 1991
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Washington Kenneth J. Barr 1952 Jerry E. Eerkes 1950 George A. Guy 1945 Scott A.W. Johnson 1980 C. Stanley Webert 1959 Washington & Lee Paul R. Muller 1955 Washington State Warren H. Crowe 1950 Dave D. Curtis 1985 Western Michigan James J. Henesey 1959 Robert L. Lyman 1960 Western Reserve Joseph F. Nagle 1949 John L. Price 1942 Williams William E. Carl 1946 Wisconsin Gordon F. Day 1941 Henry L. Ewbank 1945 Thomas H. Monroe 1957 William J. Tetzlaff 1953
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