Theta Chis honored at University of Hartford

Kudos to Zeta Upsilon Chapter at the University of Hartford for being named IFC Chapter of the Year and on earning recognition for having the Highest New Member Class GPA in the fall 2010 semester. Additionally, Steve Burke was named Future Greek Leader by the Hartford IFC.

Individual members also have something to celebrate this year: Daniel Arsenault (2012) was named 2011's Greek Man of the Year and IFC President for the 2011/2012 academic year. Joining him on IFC will be Evan Wadsworth (2012), who will serve as IFC Vice President of Standards and Practices. Keep up the great work, brothers!

Omicron alum receives Presidential Distinguished Service Award

Otis L. Brown (Omicron/Richmond 1956), president of the Longwood University Real Estate Foundation and Vice Rector of the Longwood Board of Visitors, received the Presidential Distinguished Service Award. This is the seventh time the award has been bestowed since its creation in 2000. Brown was instrumental in creating the Real Estate Foundation and has been president and director since its inception in 2004. He has also served on the Board of Visitors since 2003 (his term expires June 30) and as Vice Rector since 2007.

The resolution that accompanied the award cites the crucial role Brown played in developing Lancer Park and Longwood Landings at Midtown Square, two Longwood-managed off-campus apartment communities. Brown's wife, Frances Young Brown, is a Longwood alumna.

From the Big Apple to the Big Easy- Epsilon Psis rally for Wounded Warriors

Two Epsilon Psi/NJIT brothers will participate in their second BABE (Big Apple to Big Easy) Road Rally this June to help out the Wounded Warrior Project and have some fun along the way.

Brothers Jason Wolf (2005) and Gregg Andrews (2005) will attempt to make the trip in five days. Although the BABE Rally sounds like another race, it's not-- all team cars must be valued at no more than $500 total, and manufactured no later than 1996. Most of the vehicles break down long before they ever make it to their final destination in Louisiana, so winning isn't nearly as important as completing the trip.

Brother Wolf explained that he learned after last year's event that many teams use the rally as an opportunity to raise money for a charity or other cause. He decided that this year, his team would benefit the Wounded Warriors Project.

“Last year a team did the rally to raise money for the American Diabetes Foundation and the March of Dimes, and this year we realized we could do the same to help a good cause,” he said. “We figured that everyone knows someone in the military, and daily more and more soldiers are risking their lives for everything we take for granted in the safety of our homes. So we chose the Wounded Warrior Project.”

The Wounded Warrior Project seeks to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, help injured service members aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

Brothers Wolf and Andrews are hoping to raise $1,500 this year. They've already received a big boo $500 corporate sponsorship from At Large Nutrition and are asking for support to help make it the rest of the way. The Rally kicks off on June 6. You can learn more about the BABE Rally or help support Jason and Gregg by either making a pledge or a regular donation. You can also follow the official team blog.

Good luck, brothers!

Two brothers selected for Arlington National Cemetary ceremony

Two Theta Chis have been selected to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary later this month.

David Toohey (1998), of Epsilon Delta/Youngstown State, will join YSU President Cynthia E. Anderson and other YSU representatives at the Tomb of the Unknowns outside Washington, D.C., on May 23 to honor fallen members of the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony marks the culimination of a series of YSU-sponsored events to commemorate Armed Forces Week.

Brother Jim Joseph (2002), also of Epsilon Delta, has been selected to participate in a similar ceremony in July.

Read more by clicking here.

Iota Nu closes out spring 2011 semester strong

Iota Nu at the University of South Florida celebrated its one-year anniversary this semester, and is proud to report a number of chapter successes.

Brother Van Hoda won the Greek God award, Joseph Narusis won Scholar of the Year and Matthew Donovan was named New Member of the Year. The chapter as a whole earned a 3.1 GPA, placing second overall in IFC. Iota Nu also received nominations for Most Improved Chapter as well as Best Chapter Adviser (Dwayne Isaacs).

The chapter rounded out the semester by finishing third in two major sorority philanthropy events: Kappa Delta's Shamrock and the Panhellenic Watermelon Splash. It also held its first stand-alone philanthropy as well as a memorable Formal on the 42nd floor of the Bank of America Building in downtown Tampa.

Delta Phi is Chapter of the Year

The brothers of Delta Phi Chapter at the University of North Texas were named IFC Chapter of the Year, and received a variety of other awards as well, including:

• Involvement Cup
• Excellence in Service
• President of the Year
• Program of the Year

Congratulations on a job well done!

Awards Update: Delta Mu/Texas

The brothers of Delta Mu at the University of Texas recently won two awards at this year's Relay for Life. They won 1st Place in both the Fraternity Team and Overall Team categories. Great job, guys!

Congrats to Brian Cardinal and the Mavs on Lakers sweep

Congratulations to Brian Cardinal and the Dallas Mavericks on last night’s win over defending NBA champs the Los Angeles Lakers.

Brother Cardinal, of Alpha Delta Chapter at Purdue University, shot a 3-pointer in the 4th quarter that brought the Mavs’ total to 20 from behind the 3-point line, matching an NBA post-season record. The Mavericks won the game 122-86 and the series 4-0, ending the Lakers’ hopes for an NBA championship three-peat.

Read all about Sunday's game here.

Awards Update: Zeta Beta/Adrian

Zeta Beta Chapter at Adrian College received the award for Most Involvement and Campus Leadership at this year's Greek Life banquet.

Also, Brother Greg Bartosch (2011) received two major student life awards: Greek Man of the Year and Adrian College 2011 Outstanding Leadership by a Male Student.

Awards Update: Delta Zeta/Nebraska-Omaha

The brothers of Delta Zeta Chapter at the University of Nebraska at Omaha recently announced that they and partners Alpha Xi Delta recently won UNO's 2011 Greek Week.

Brother Jimmie Pinkham (2011) was also named Greek God at the same ceremony, which is presented to a senior fraternity member who "maintains a strong Greek image and stands by positive Greek principles while also involving himself in other Greek, campus and community organizations."

Lastly, Brother Ryan Kahanca (2012) received Zeta Tau Alpha's Apollo Award.

Central Missouri Theta Chis Win 5-Star Chapter Award

Epsilon Phi at the University of Central Missouri took home several honors at the 2010 Greek Awards. Here's the rundown:

5-Star Chapter Award (awarded to the top chapter on campus)

Outstanding Chapter Programming

Outstanding Philanthropy/Community Service

Outstanding Public Relations

Chapter Scholarship Achievement

"Epic Video Competition": 1st Place

GAMMA Awards: 2nd Place

Great job, brothers!

Top Honors at Florida State

Two Gamma Rhos at Florida State were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements:

Drew Chiodo (2011) was named IFC President of the Year

Travis Rasmussen (2011) was named Greek Man of the Year

Congratulations, guys!

Iota Kappa Alum Saves a Life

Officer Andrew Bauman (Iota Kappa/Northern Arizona 2008) was presented a Lifesaving Award by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police for "going above and beyond the call of duty" during an incident at the Jet Nightclub at the Mirage Hotel & Casino.

Officer Bauman was working overtime at the Jet Nightclub when a valet notified him of a male guest "sitting precariously on the ledge of the parking structure several floors above street level." The subject was extremely intoxicated, yelling obscenities, and making gestures to the crowd gathering below. Officer Bauman and his partner, Officer Dave Delaria, spotted the subject and notified Dispatch. They also began communicating withe the subject to attempt to de-escalate the situation.

Officers arrived on the scene and determined that the subject was either considering suicide or likely to fall off the ledge due to his being intoxicated. Officer Bauman approached the subject from behind, grabbed him around his chest and pulled him back over the ledge and onto the floor of the garage.

Video surveillance from the garage showed that the actions Bauman took "exposed him to danger and quickly brought the subject off the ledge and into the control of the police."

This is Bauman's second Lifesaving Award since joining the force four years ago. Bauman is also a Founding Father of Iota Kappa Chapter.