convention Recognition 2009 Delta Chi Of The Year Ashton Kutcher, Iowa ’00
Ashton studied biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa until, in 1997, Kutcher won the “Fresh Faces of Iowa” modeling contest. From there, Kutcher’s modeling and entertainment career took off. His acting résumé includes memorable roles in “Dude, Where’s My Car?”, “The Butterfly Effect,” and “What Happens in Vegas.” Most of us recognize Ashton from “That ’70s Show” and as the host of MTV’s “Punk’d.” Ashton has become one of the most recognizable faces in the world. Not only was Kutcher named to Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People, he continues to be a pioneer in the social media industry. Kutcher co-founded Katalyst, a studio for social media, which was named one of the “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company magazine. In 2009, he challenged, and defeated, CNN in the race to one million Twitter followers and is currently the second most followed person on Twitter. Additionally, Kutcher, with top executives from eBay and Twitter, assisted Russia in its efforts to start its own Silicon Valley. Kutcher advocates for important causes worldwide, especially child protection. In February 2010, he traveled to Russia as part of President Obama’s first U.S.-Russia Innovation Delegation to address antitrafficking and child protection issues. He and his wife, actress Demi Moore, have created The Demi and Ashton Foundation to eliminate child trafficking worldwide.
2010 Delta Chi Of The Year Ronald Jack mix, Southern California ’60
Ronald Jack Mix earned a scholarship to play football at the University of Southern California. As a Trojan, Mix garnered attention from AFL and NFL talent scouts and was also elected the National Jewish College Athlete of the Year. Mix began his professional career as an original member of the Los Angeles Chargers. He earned the nickname, “The Intellectual Assassin,” as a player for continuing his academic education, eventually earning a law degree. Mix believed in both mental and physical strength as necessary attributes for a successful player. He was an early proponent of weight lifting to improve athletic power and a true student of the game. Ron Mix enjoyed a successful 11-season career as a Los Angeles Charger and Oakland Raider Offensive Tackle. Mix was named as an AFL All-Star for nine straight seasons and received only two holding penalties during that time period. He was also a member of the 1963 AFL Champion Los Angeles Chargers. Mix retired from professional football after the 1971 season and, in 1979, was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mix currently practices law in San Diego, CA and focuses on representing retired professional athletes.
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John J. Kuhn Award This award, named after the former International President of The Delta Chi Fraternity and former President of the National Interfraternity Conference, John J. Kuhn, is presented to individuals who have contributed significantly to the Greek movement. The award, which is the most prestigious that Delta Chi offers, recognizes the accomplishments and the contributions of people within the Fraternity and Sorority world regardless of their affiliation.
Richard McKaig - 2009 Richard McKaig retired in July 2009 after decades of service to Indiana University. In his last administrative role, he supervised student life services and programs in the Division of Student Affairs. In 1981, the IU Student Government Association created the McKaig Scholarship to recognize outstanding service to campus student government. In 2005, McKaig was presented the Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as dean by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the highest honor of its kind.
George W. Spasyk - 2010
Lambda Chi Alpha
George W. Spasyk was associated with the administrative staff of Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity from 1950 to 1990. He retired after forty years of service and was designated Executive Vice President Emeritus. A native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Michigan in 1949 and nine months later earned his MBA while serving as a Teaching Assistant in the Business School. Early in World War II, he was engaged in scientific research with the Manhattan Project in work essential to the production of the atomic bomb and was associated with the project at Princeton University. Subsequently, he entered the U.S. Navy and served for two years. A staunch advocate of interfraternity cooperation, Spasyk has served as President of the Fraternity Executives Association, and he has served on many committees of the Association and of the North American Interfraternity Conference. He served on the NIC Commission on Values and Ethics for ten years and was Chairman of the FEA-sponsored Interfraternity Institute at Indiana University for four years. In 1993, Spasyk received the Gold Medal of the North American Interfraternity Conference, the highest honor in the fraternity movement. Ever since his involvement with Lambda Chi Alpha began in Ann Arbor in 1946, George has been an active leader and supporter of the Michigan Chapter, as well as a dedicated fan of the Wolverines. George attends nearly all home football games, making the trip from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor many times each year. He remains an active mentor and adviser to undergraduates throughout the Greek world and continues to be an invaluable resource as well as a dedicated fraternity man.