UNDERGRADUATE SECTION

Undergraduate brothers came together at our Fraternity’s first International Undergraduate summit since January 2020. Undergraduate brothers and advisors from all over the globe gathered in Atlanta, GA for a weekend full of information, networking, and good ole brotherly fellowship. Hosted at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in the heart of the 7th district. The 2023 IUGS had the largest number of registrants in the history of the summit. The planning, leadership, and courage of 2nd Vice Grand Basileus Ryan Thomas led the summit to be so successful in gaining those registration numbers. Along with the help of his International Undergraduate Representatives: John Faison, Jr., C’Jai Payne, and Tyler Span. The summit showcased helpful training for both undergraduates as well as advisors. We had sessions for undergrad brothers dealing with topics such as risk management/sec training, QueZone Training, Brother You’re On My Mind, and even Omega Training Camp for our brothers with style, soul, grace and expression. A Brother You’re On My Mind session, in which some shared stories moved some brothers to tears As well as career development tips with a career fair in which some brothers left Atlanta with job offers. Brothers from IHQ also provided the opportunity to get MSP certification, as well as other opportunities to fellowship amongst brothers with a TopGolf event as well brothers to tears As well as career development tips with a career fair in which some brothers left Atlanta with job offers. Brothers from IHQ also provided the opportunity to get MSP certification, as well as other opportunities to fellowship amongst brothers with a TopGolf event as well as an undergraduate after party.

Atlanta proved to be a great place for this summit. The last summit was in 2020, and 2023 will go down in history as one of the best yet after a global pandemic; “Don’t call it a comeback. We were able to accommodate our young brothers, even with registration going over 900. Within the sessions, brothers could let loose and be their real and authentic selves,” said Bro. Grand Thomas. Multiple brothers left the summit both graduate and undergraduate with a multitude of good things to say about how the summit went. Bro. Jasahn Rankin (5-21- Mu Epsilon) is quoted saying the following; “I enjoyed myself tremendously. The thing I loved the most was how it got Real during the roundtable session. Not only was it a real authentic conversation, but it stayed that way throughout the session and weekend.” Overall, IHQ out did themselves and then some to host our bloodline in “the A.” Our young brothers left here well equipped to take on the business of Omega at their respec- tive chapters.

There were a good number of brothers that pledged in the 2022 year which made the summit their first official meeting. In between sessions, events, and meals, it was a great sight to see with brothers taking time to fellowship amongst one another. The grand counselors as well as DRs were looking to connect younger brothers to themselves and to brothers of high esteem alike. There were a number of sessions where brothers got the opportunity to ask questions on how to improve their chapter, districts, and even their school as well. The goal of the undergraduate summit is to cultivate and build leaders for the future so that Omega can continue to be the shining light and example for the world. This goal was met and exceeded. The bar is set high for 2024.