A LASTING MOMENT
“I participate in the programs these dollars help provide. I know my gift will promote the values of mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsible conduct and integrity that I found and have cherished since I walked into the Beta house in 1980.” Finding a way to stay connected Since graduating from Colgate in 1984, I’ve always tried staying connected to Beta. At first, it was effortless, living in a New York City apartment with three pledge brothers (and plenty of other Betas throughout the city). With regular trips back to Colgate for homecomings and reunions, we continuously remained plugged into the Fraternity. But as with all things, change occurs; the demands of career and family divert attention from the people and things so easy for us to take for granted. When I found myself living in central New York, I again found a way to sustain the connection. When I accepted the role of district chief, my network instantly broadened to include Beta Delta at Cornell and Beta Zeta at St. Lawrence. These newfound friends both young and old gave me a new appreciation for our timeless values. And now, in my own life, these values are holding a new significance . . . Both my young son and nephew are growing up fast, and they’re already planning on rich college experiences. That’s why every year I support the Beta Leadership Fund, and further, have made provision for it in my will: to contribute to the Beta Theta Pi that our sons and nephews might become a part of. So join me, and let’s make Beta a Fraternity that all our sons will want to join. — Bruce S. Fein, Colgate ’84, bfein@twcny.rr.com
After graduating from Colgate with a B.A. in political science and international relations, Bruce attended law school at Fordham University, obtaining his J.D. in 1987. He’s held numerous public service roles in New York State including assistant district attorney in both Syracuse and Cortland, and since 2009, United States administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. He is also an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Bruce resides in Cortland, N.Y., with his wife Julie Campbell, a founding sister of Gamma Phi Beta at Colgate and a former Gamma Phi Beta Foundation Board member. Their son David keeps everyone busy with 6th grade homework, drum lessons and Boy Scout activities.