Chapter and Alumni News Arlington Chapter The Arlington Chapter raised money for the Global Service Initiative with truck smashing event. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 6, an old truck parked on the Central Library mall and students, faculty and staff had a chance to make a donation in exchange for smashing the truck with a bat.
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Culver-Stockton Chapter The Culver-Stockton Chapter (pictured above) has dedicated each month of the semester to a Founding Principle. September was Development of Character month where brothers were encouraged to study and meditate on their own character. The chapter had a campus clean-up event on September 29. October was Diffusion of Liberal Culture month. Georgia Tech Chapter For the second straight year, brothers attended the Hornet Hustle at Hawthorne Elementary School in September. They helped to encourage the students in their run promoting good physical health, and ensured their safety while doing so. The event was coordinated by the chapter’s philanthropy chair, Brother Taylor Willoughby, Georgia Tech ’15, along with alumnus Matt Washburn, South Carolina ’91. Other Georgia Tech undergraduates in attendance included Nick Fletcher ’13, Richard Nuskind ’13, Joey Weaver ’13, Hayden Riddiford ’15, Chris Jreige ’15, and Nick Curran ’15, Ryan Burke ’16,’ Matthew Naugle ’16, Wesley Schon ’16, and Matt Myers ’16. Iowa Chapter In June, the Iowa Chapter alumni hosted the 13th annual alumni weekend and golf tournament. More than 40 brothers
enjoyed golf followed by a reception hosted by Billy Bryce, Iowa ’04, owner of the Sports Column in Iowa City. Dr. Lawrence D. Prybil, Iowa ’62 retired from the University of Iowa in 2010 and was named professor emeritus. He now holds a part-time position as professor and associate dean at the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky. Owned by Stephen L. West, Iowa ’68 West Music Company, Inc. received a “Top 100 Dealer Award” at the National Association of Music Merchant’s annual summer music product trade show. West Music was proud to be a finalist for Dealer of the Year, making them one of the top three Independent Music Dealers of 2012. Kansas State Chapter With more than 300 in attendance the Kansas State Chapter hosted family, friends, and alumni on Saturday, September 15, for a celebration in honor of the awards the chapter received at the Leadership Institute this past summer in Chicago. Attendees gathered early in the afternoon for a barbecue, and then congregated for the presentation, with the iconic front of the house serving as the backdrop. Chapter advisor and distinguished alumnus, Joe Knopp, Kansas State ’74, offered a warm welcome and spoke of his experience with the undergraduates in the chapter. Awards were then presented ceremoniously to Chapter President Jason Hoover, Kansas State ’13 who offered brief comments before introducing International Fraternity President Bernard Franklin, Kansas State ’75. Delta Upsilon Executive Director Justin Kirk, Boise State ’00 in his first visit to Manhattan, Kansas, provided a keynote speech recognizing the terms by which the chapter won their awards, and the
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