2023 Service & Leadership Beacon

Photo courtesy: USGS (Unites States Geological Survey)

2023

Leadership & Service Highlights INSIDE: Spotlight on Richard Pogue, Chi '50 (Cornell University)

ABOUT THE

INSIDE THIS EDITION:

A Word from the Chair Alex Senchak, Eta '06 4

Psi U Beacon

The Psi U Beacon is an annual publication of the Psi Upsilon Foundation.. The Beacon focuses on the scholarship award winners of the year and emphasizes the promising work these men and women are focusing their education and training on. Feedback and suggestions for future content or to sponsor this publication can be directed to jonathan@psiu.org.

Foundation BOA R D OF D I R EC TOR S

PRESIDENT & CHAIR Alexander C. Senchak, Eta ‘06

Richard Pogue, Chi '50 Service with Distinction 5

VICE CHAIR Matthew J. Eckenrode, Epsilon Nu ‘04

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SIF Update: Bri M. Watson, Delta Nu '11 recieves Vanie CGS Award 12

Shared Perspectives: Roberta Howard Hunter, Ph D Epsilon Iota '94 (RPI) 13

Psi Upsilon Responds

Patrick J. Gilrane, Psi ‘83 SECRETARY

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V I C E P R ESI D ENT James Platner, Phi Delta ’10 S E C R E T ARY Dave Hollis, Gamma Tau ’11 TR E A S URER

A L U M N I TE R M M EM B ERS Steven Malinski, Epsilon Iota ’09 Lance Miller, Epsilon Nu ’80 Jon Szynkowski, Epsilon Nu ’06

Martin Brayboy, Gamma ‘84

Madison Turkette, Delta Omicron Prov. ’19

TREASURER

U N DE R G RAD UAT E

John F. H. Ong, Gamma ‘82 DIRECTORS Garrett Gleim, Tau ‘01

Doug Jackman, Omega ‘89

A D V I S O R Y B O ARD Ethan Francoeur, Delta Omicron Provisional ’24 Isaac Lam, Theta Theta ’26 L I F E M E MB ERS ( P A S T P R E S I D ENT S)

Gar y G. Pan, Eta ‘86

Thomas T. Allan IV, Theta Theta ’89

James Volpentest, Theta Theta ‘90

David A. B. Brown, Epsilon Phi ’66

PAST CHAIRS/PRESIDENTS

Richard A. Rasmussen, Upsilon ’72

Mark D. Bauer, Omega ‘83

James A. Swanke, Jr., Rho ’80

Larr y Rakers, Omicron ‘86

Mark D. Bauer, Omega ’83 Charles M. Hall, Nu Alpha ’71

Charles M. Hall, Nu Alpha ‘71

Evan W. Terr y, Epsilon Phi ’93

Samuel J. Tinaglia, Omega ‘88

H O N O R A R Y L I FE M EM B ERS

Thomas T. Hanford, Gamma ‘62

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Outstanding Juniors & Griffin Awards

P R E S I DENT Jeremy McKeon, Eta ’08

Timothy Zepp, Chi Delta ’08 CHAIR EMERITUS

2023 Steering Committee and Fellows

Executive Council

Bradley R. Corner, Omicron ’72 Murray L. Eskenazi, Lambda ’65 Patrick Gilrane, Psi ’83

DIRECTOR OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

Charles A. Werner, Omega ’55

Jonathan M Chaffin, Gamma Tau ‘00

William N. Wishard III, Delta Delta ’64

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Bethann Taylor DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS Clanton Johnson SENIOR PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR Jay Riemenschneider, Beta Alpha '91

E X E C U TI V E D I RECT O R Thomas J. Fox, Omicron ’00 DI R E C TOR O F C H A P TE R S ERVI CES Steven Oechsle D I R E C TO R O F GRO WT H Travis Smith D I R E C TO R O F ME MB ER SERVI CES Keith Willard

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Social Impact Fellowship 2024 Reception

Join us Friday, January 5, 2024 • 6:30 pm •

Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

ABOUT OUR COVER: Elisabeth Gallant,

Epsilon Iota '09 (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) measures fountain heights during the 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa using a laser rangefinder.

Photo courtesy: USGS (Unites States Geological Survey)

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PEOPLE-FIRST LEADERSHIP

Foundation President& Chair Dear Brothers, The accounts of international events and

of “people-first” leaders. Blending their professional foci in tandem with

political activities throughout our own

supporting people and communities. This can be difficult to balance in

country can seem both distant and in your

many industries that continue to perpetuate a results-driven approach to

face at the same time. With a brotherhood

leadership. As one of the recent fellows in higher education said to me

of such diverse backgrounds, we all know

recently “Among so much content, effective leadership today is about

someone who is affected by these events

reading those working with you as much as it is about directing the

and grappling with them now. However,

team.” For our leadership programs, both undergraduate and mid-career

this is also one of the main visible benefits

fellows, we continue to emphasize these important interpersonal skills

of the Psi Upsilon brotherhood - our shared values can make the world a

to complement the many clinical skills developed in formal training

better place by supporting each other just because we have this shared

programs. We hear more and more the desire for this training at all

bond. Whether friends from freshman year of someone we met just a

professional levels.

few weeks ago, I see people rising to support brothers in ways not often

I look forward to hearing more from you anytime and please enjoy the

afforded to even our closest friends.

Beacon!

Tending to our people - colleagues and friends - is an underrated

Yours in the bonds,

characteristic of the best leaders I have seen in action. They lean into the conversation with junior colleagues and make time to connect on a personal level, listening to the perspectives, anxieties, and hopes both

Yours in the Bonds,

personal and professional. The headspace and focus on the person, not the function, has emerged as a requirement of today's workplace but in our brotherhood, I would submit we have been doing this since our founding because we are 100% about and for people. That to me

Alex Senchak, Eta ‘06 President and Chair, Psi Upsilon Foundation

is also why our programs like the Social Impact Fellowship are such an important extension of what we have done for several deceased, supporting and inspiring people, at all stages and parts of their life.

The people showcased in this edition of the Beacon are great examples

ACHIEVEMENT | DEDICATION | PROMISE The Social Impact Fellowship aims to highlight brothers’ commitment to service for the common good of society and provide funds for leadership skills development. The Fellowship builds cohorts of emerging leaders to support their pursuits, and through this to provide a distinguished year-long opportunity to inspire others.

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Distinction

SERVICE WITH

Richard Pogue

Chi '50 (Cornell University)

Lessons Learned from Extensive Involvement With Business Organizations “As a lawyer I was privileged to work for some excellent corporations and learned that honesty and

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ven after a lifetime of deep involvement with dozens of civic groups and a recent retirement from more than six decades of service at Jones

Day, Richard Pogue, Chi '50 (Cornell University) still works five days a week helping various nonprofit corporations, helping to improve the communities in and around Cleveland, which he has called home since 1957.

After graduating from Cornell University and then Michigan Law School, Pogue spent three years as a First Lieutenant in the Army Judge Advocate’s Corps at the Pentagon. Initially, he had “zero interest” in the Forest City and had never heard of Jones Day, but the firm’s storied managing partner, Allen Holmes was unrelenting in his recruitment. Pogue and his wife, Pat, agreed to stay five years and then move on. They fell in love with the firm and with their community, and they never left.

From 1984 to 1993 Dick served as Managing Partner of Jones Day, one of the country’s largest law firms; during that period he led the Firm into the international arena.

For the first several years, Dick threw himself into his work, then after staying out too late one night, Pogue got the urge to “do some good” and, with the guidance of a Senior Partner, he became a counselor to a group of rambunctious teenage boys at what was then called

straight-forwardness were key traits to be observed and followed. Another valuable asset exhibited by successful businessmen is a capacity for hard work.”

Philosophies on Organizational Involvement “I believe that all of us can feel better about ourselves if we devote time and effort to helping improve the communities in which we work and/or live. When I…became Managing Partner of my law firm, I set as a goal a breakdown of my business time—40% on bringing in and/or servicing clients, 40% on managing the Firm, and 20% on “outside” (i.e., community) activities.”

Successes and Lessons Learned as Part of Cleveland’s 1976 Bicentennial Commission “The principal lesson I learned from my experience as Co-Chairman of the Cleveland Bicentennial Commission in 1976 was [that] the reverence for history can be a wonderful motivation for continuing to strive for the best in any organization.”

How to Evaluate the Strength of an Organization You Want to Engage With “In evaluating the strength of an organization you are considering engagement with, I believe that three key considerations are its financial stability, its record of success in helping others, and its solidarity over a long period of time.”

On the Psi U Experience “While most of my post-college life has been in a location far away from the locale of my college (Ithaca, NY), I have stayed in reasonable touch with several classmates, including one or two members of Psi Upsilon. As I learned from my Psi U experience so many years ago, I would say that association with able people who live to help others who are less well situated was a guiding principle which was engrained in me at that time and has stayed with me throughout the intervening years.”

a “settlement house” (now more commonly known as a community center). He soon became Chairman of the Board at that nonprofit. The fulfillment he found in those early roles led him to seek out other opportunities to help out in the community.

“I would say that association with able people who live to help others who are less well situated [is] a guiding principle which was engrained in me at [Psi U] and has stayed with me throughout the intervening years.”

Since then, Pogue has gone on to serve as chairman of many organizations, including The Cleveland Foundation, Greater Cleveland Growth Association, and University Hospitals Health System, and has served

Dick Pogue, center, has been an

as a trustee for Case Western Reserve University, The

honorary co-chair of the Gordon Square

University of Akron, and Cleveland Institute of Music. He

Arts District in its marathon organizational

is also a co-founder of the Regional Business Council and

and fundraising efforts. In 2009, Pogue,

a founding trustee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and

with his wife, Pat (left), and then-Gordon

Museum, helping to bring the major tourist destination

Square Arts District Executive Director

to the area. Most recently, Pogue co-chaired a seven-year

Joy Roller celebrated the opening of the Capitol Theatre. (Plain Dealer file, 2009)

campaign that raised $30 million for the Gordon Square

The Plain Dealer

Arts District, where he and his wife had been supporters of the Near West Theatre.

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2023 SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOWSHIP OF PSI UPSILON

2023 Steering Committee

Kevin Klock, Chi Delta ‘01(Duke)

Amb. Robert Beecroft Ret’d,, Tau ‘62 (Pennsylvania)

Dr. Roberta Hunter PhD, Epsilon Iota '94 (RPI)*

Christian A. Klein, Phi Beta ’92 (College of William & Mary)

Dr. Elise Walton, Kappa ‘80 (Bowdoin)

Gary Pan, Eta ’86 (Lehigh)

Alex Senchak, Eta ’06 (Lehigh)

Jonathan Chaffin, Gamma Tau ’00 (Georgia Institute of Technology)

2023 Fellows

GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION SENIOR FELLOW

Jeremiah Olney • Gamma Tau '14 (Georgia Institute of Technology) DR. SAMUEL FAGER, TAU ‘81 SENIOR FELLOW

Elisabeth Gallant, PhD • Epsilon Iota '09 (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

This program has been generously funded by brothers and especially the members of the Gamma Chapter Corporation, Joseph P. Cillo, PhD, Delta ‘61 and donors to the Dr. Sam Fager Fellowship. See the full list of donors online at Psiu.org/social_impact_fellowship and in the December edition of the Psi U Review.

FISHFUND SENIOR FELLOW

B. Alexander Hofelich • Gamma Tau '97 (Georgia Institute of Technology) SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Paul Mokrzycki • Upsilon '20 (University of Rochester) 6

GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION SENIOR FELLOW

JEREMIAH OLNEY

Gamma Tau '14, (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Gamma Chapter Corporation Senior Fellow Jeremiah Olney, Gamma Tau '14,

and fighting climate change. The Georgia

engagement in thought provoking discussions

works with The Nature Conservancy as the

chapter implements prescribed burns, manages

to invite those around him to think critically. She

Marketing and Communications Manager for

preserves, works with partners to protect

recognizes his social excellence as well because

Georgia and oversees all internal and external

hundreds of thousands of acres of land, and

of Jeremiah’s ability to foster teamwork and build

communications. He has spent his career in the

explores coastal climate mitigation and adaptation

strong relationships that promote inclusivity. This

communications sphere, developing a media

strategies. Furthermore, Jeremiah develops

coupled with his dedication to serving others,

presence and messaging to help people and

communications strategies and develops all

sets him apart as someone who not only excels

organizations effectively reach people in service

marketing materials for the Georgia chapter of

personally, but also uplifts those they work with.

of causes he believes in. Jeremiah is a longtime

the Nature Conservancy including but not limited

She believes, “Jeremiah will make a valuable

Psi Upsilon Society of Georgia member and

to media relations, preparation of documents

addition to your program.”

board member. He’s described as a “relative

for donors and trustees, public awareness

rarity among the Chapter’s Alumni,” (who trend strongly into the private sector) in that he has been dedicated to the

Jeremiah cites direct

“I oversee all marketing and communications for the Georgia chapter of The Nature Conservancy… media

public sector and working with

relations, preparation of documents and other materials

political campaigns, focused on

for donors and trustees, public awareness campaigns,

making positive change in his home state. Recommender Paul

advertising, and working with every member of our

influence by Congressman John Lewis whom he met working in his office as an intern in his time at Georgia Tech. What he cares about most, going forward from that

Travis, Gamma Tau ’01 (Georgia

staff to spread our message of conservation from the

opportunity, is the ability

Tech) goes on to write, “I have

statewide to local level.”

to make a difference. He

- Jeremiah Olney, Gamma Tau '14

star, leading him through

had the pleasure of working with Jeremiah Olney for the last

found that to be his guiding

five years. In that time, I have

his entire working life,

been consistently impressed

up to and including his

with his organizational capacity and enthusiasm

campaigns, advertising, and working with every

current position with the Georgia chapter of The

for helping the Chapter and Alumni Association

member of the staff to spread a message of

Nature Conservancy.

through the last few busy years, including

conservation from the statewide to the local

spending two years as President of the Board. He

level. According to her, supervising him at The

Jeremiah states that he’s hoping that the

has been invaluable to the PUSOG Board since

Nature Conservancy has been, “a privilege.” She

fellowship can help him focus on public speaking,

he joined.”

goes on to say that, “he embodies the qualities

help his volunteer management, and/or strategic

and values that Psi Upsilon holds dear.” This

planning abilities. In addition to these goals, he

Jeremiah's immediate supervisor at The Nature

includes, “moral excellence because Jeremiah

says the fellowship will help his professional and

Conservancy, Kristine Concepcion, also greatly

consistently upholds the highest moral standards

political goals.

supports Jeremiah Olney for the Psi Upsilon

as his ethical conduct and

Foundation Social Impact Fellowship. His job at

integrity serve as shining

the Georgia chapter of The Nature Conservancy

examples to those around him.

is to conserve the lands and waters on which all

She also cites his intellectual

life depends. Practically, that means conserving

excellence, stemming from

the land, protecting freshwater and oceans,

his passion for knowledge and

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DR. SAMUEL FAGER, TAU ‘81 FELLOW

ELISABETH GALLANT, PHD

Epsilon Iota '09, (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

Dr. Samuel Fager, Tau ‘81 Fellow Dr. Elisabeth “Lis” Gallant PhD, Epsilon

In addition to her appointment at UH Hilo,

competitive fellowships, and have secured entry

Iota '09, is described as a true leader by

Dr. Gallant has been a faculty member for the

to a multitude of graduate programs.

example, striving to make both hostile volcanic

GeoSPACE field program over the last two

environments and academic landscape a truly

years and will be out in the field again this

Outside of the classroom, Dr. Gallant’s research

inclusive place, which is why she was nominated

summer. GeoSPACE is an intensive, multimodal

on lava flow hazards and volcano monitoring has

for the Psi Upsilon Social Impact Fellowship

volcanology and planetary science hybrid field

taken her to El Salvador, Colombia, Nicaragua,

Program. She has received four degrees in

camp designed to promote equitable access to

Iceland, the Pacific Northwest, and the Island of

the fields of communication and geoscience

the outdoors for individuals with disabilities who

Hawai'i. As a postdoctoral research fellow with

through hard work and dedication, all while

require field experience to graduate from their

the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, she was

dismantling barriers that traditionally exclude

institution, the first and only one of its kind in the

part of the boots-on-the-ground response to the

underrepresented talent from STEM fields

nation. During the program, Lis serves as content

2022 eruption of Mauna Loa and the numerous

and mentoring the next generation of future

expert on volcanology and geologic hazards,

eruptions of K'lauea that began in 2020. She has

geoscientists.

manages the nutritional needs for a wide range

continued to work with the Hawaiian Volcano

of dietary restrictions, and takes a hands-on

Observatory as she has shifted to her new role as

Lis would be the first to tell you that the

role in undergraduate mentoring by sharing her

a professor and plans to build a robust research

likelihood of her being a successful scientist and

personal educational journey, life experiences

program at UH Hilo that allows her to connect

college professor was very low. She arrived at

and struggles within academia, and global

students with opportunities to study volcanic

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Fall of

perspectives acquired through her international

hazards and explore the field of geology without

2005 unprepared for university life and culture

work as a volcanologist. Students from this

barriers to access.

and cites her brothers at Psi Upsilon as the

program have gone on to work for NASA, receive

driving force for helping her overcome such a steep learning curve. Without their support and guidance she would not have made it through her freshman year; in turn, it is unlikely that

'Aʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi.'

she would have graduated and continued on her trajectory of academic success, which

- One learns from many sources.

lead to a PhD in volcanology, a postdoctoral

“The purpose of the UH Hilo ohana (family) is to challenge students to reach their highest level of academic achievement by inspiring learning, discovery and creativity inside and outside the classroom. Our kuleana (responsibility) is to improve the quality of life of the people of Hawaii, the Pacific region and the world.”

appointment at the University of Cambridge, a prestigious fellowship through the National Science Foundation, and a tenure track job at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo). Many students from low resource backgrounds with large preparation gaps for university life lack a safety net to help catch them when they stumble, but the brothers of the Epsilon Iota Chapter were there to help Lis when she needed them the most.

– Dr. Elisabeth Gallant, Epsilon Iota '09

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FISHFUND SENIOR FELLOW

B. ALEXANDER HOFELICH

Gamma Tau '97, (Georgia Institute of Technology)

FishFund Senior Fellow Alex Hofelich, Gamma Tau '97, is a multi-

a representation

talented person. He’s a traffic engineer for metro

problem. We

Atlanta. He has worked with, worked for, and hired

are helping to

many Psi U brothers. In addition to his day job as

correct it.” Ethical

an engineer, Alex has a second calling as an editor,

distribution is

advocate, and tireless promoter of short fiction.

important as well,

“One of my talents is system optimization, and I apply that to groups that I participate in. Most of the people involved in the Escape Artists Foundation are creatives, so having someone technical involved allows room for suggestions that improve efficiency or delivery.”

- B. Alexander Hofelich, Gamma Tau '97,

as all the material Alex is a board member of The Escape Artists

is distributed

Foundation (EA). EA started as a single science

under the Creative Commons Attribution-

fiction podcast in 2005, rapidly expanding to a

Noncommercial-No Derivative Works License and

catalogue of five ’casts. Escape Artists was granted

limit the contracts to only the rights needed to

501(c)(3) nonprofit status on the first of January

present the stories. EA additionally plays a huge

2023, bringing free and accessible short fiction to

role in making audio short fiction stories available;

global audiences.

Alex aggressively tracks down and works with families and estates to help bring long out-of-print

Alex describes EA as “specializing in creating

stories new life (in some cases leading to new

free-to-listen short fiction podcasts covering all

paychecks and rediscovery for older stories).

five of the critical genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy,

Alex is excited for the fellowship, because most

Horror, Young Adult, and Cats.” Their award-

of EA’s board members are also core members

winning content is downloaded or streamed tens

of the creative team with limited to no nonprofit

of millions of times a year. The Escape Artists

experience. The training he receives will be

Vision is self-described as “One story, told well.

invaluable to their mission.

It’s what we do and what sets us apart. We publish four free weekly genre short fiction podcasts (cats

Alex began his association with Escape Artists

are monthly), work with partners to publish print

through PseudoPod: the weekly horror fiction

and digital anthologies, and support compassion

podcast (Pseudopod.org) that has been going

and the sheer love of story, all condensed into

since 2006 (the first episode in 2024 will be the

a lunch break’s worth of audio. The EA shows

900th episode). Alex started with Pseudopod

have served as inspiration for dozens of podcasts

in 2010. In 2013, Alex moved up to Assistant

and magazines, in print and in audio. That

Editor and in 2015, Alex became Co-editor. The

characteristic format, the one amazing story,

two initial co-editors of PseudoPod were Mur

paired with a fantastic narration and insightful

Lafferty (a Foundation board member) and Ben

commentary, remains the cornerstone of EA til

Phillips, Gamma Tau ’01. Ben went on to become

this day.”

Editor for Escape Pod and run Escape Artists, Inc. before handing it off to Alasdair Stuart and

Escape Artists is dedicated to the vision to

Marguerite Kenner (who are also Foundation

“compensate the creative” and that “working for

board members).

and training. This has expanded beyond just his work in one of the creative arms in the Foundation, as PseudoPod has regularly served as a test bed for new ideas that spread creatively to the other podcasts. This includes story calendar management, coordination with estates for rights, editing anthologies, and budget management practices. Alex, when donation rates are usually constrained, would help to extend the budget for that year. Another effort started recently is the Anthologies and Collections Showcase, which helps to draw attention to small and independent publishers producing excellent books filled with short fiction. This has had an impact on improving visibility by drawing attention to works which could have been easily overlooked.

In coordination with this, Alex currently serves as Co-chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the Horror Writers Association, the international organization for horror prose. Alex also serves as Co-chair and Jury Coordinator of the Bram Stoker Award Committee, the premier horror fiction award (analagous to the Heisman Trophy of the horror genre). He regularly volunteers for leadership positions and wins them in his community. Alex states that one of his strengths is optimization, and he has also applied that for eight years serving on the Psi Upsilon Society of Georgia Board.

Supporting his community is inherent in him, and

‘exposure’ is a cause of death, not the way to pay bills.” Artists deserve to be paid for their work. EA

Alex has led, assisted, or managed efforts related

also wants to widen the circle: “Genre fiction has

to contracts, budgets, fundraising, team growth,

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this fellowship will expand growth of that ability in multiple dimensions.

SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

PAUL MOKRZYCKI

Upsilon '20, (University of Rochester)

Social Impact Fellow Paul Mokrzycki hails from the Upsilon Chapter

project’s fieldwork, he also led gathered

of Psi Upsilon. He was sent recommendation

building observations, collected salivary

letters twice for his application for the Psi

samples, conducted interviews and administered

Upsilon Social Impact Fellowship. Both of

questionnaires throughout Manhattan and

his recommendations state that he’s a strong

and graduate studies. In June of 2023, he was

Bronx boroughs. Additionally, he co-authored

advocate for the area of social justice through

invited to Wrocław, Poland to join the Centre for

a literature review examining the weathering

housing and environmental health equity, as

Interdisciplinary Research into Health and Illness

hypothesis, household energy, and stress. His

well as speak of him as a leader in his time at

at the University of Wrocław. That position, as a

contributions revolved around the weathering

the University of Rochester. In May of 2020,

visiting research associate in Poland’s first health

hypothesis and home environmental aspects.

which were also the beginnings of the COVID

humanities center, initially slated to last until

-19 pandemic, Mokrzycki earned a bachelor

November of 2023, has been extended.

Paul is a Polish-American dual citizen, so his work with the University of Wrocław is conducted

of science in Environmental Health, from the University of Rochester College of Arts and

After completing his graduate degree, Paul

in both Polish and English. He completed

Sciences. That same month, he was awarded the

returned to his hometown of Brooklyn, New

his first research study with the Centre for

Dr. Holly Atkinson Undergraduate Prize; this is

York City to work as a housing advocate for the

Interdisciplinary Research into Health and Illness

awarded to the undergraduate student majoring

Breaking Ground company. There, he aided the

regarding the energy crisis and how it influences

in public health who “best exemplifies advocacy

street homeless population by arranging medical

the health and well-being of Wrocław residents

in the public health arena.”

and legal assistance, as well as identifying

across the housing spectrum. Furthermore,

vacant beds in Breaking Ground facilities. He

he is working on a paper examining the impact

In February of 2022, Mokrzycki was attending

also worked alongside government agencies,

of Russia’s weaponization of energy, which

the Warner School of Education and Human

healthcare providers, and social workers to

characterizes the crimes against humanity

Development Master of Science program with

advocate for his clients’ housing prospects.

directed toward the Ukrainian people. In his current research study he is reexamining the

a specialization in Research, as well as holding a GPA of 3.93. In May of 2022, the Mary Ellen

In August of 2022, Mokrzycki was a Housing

Great Flood of 1997 and the impact it had on the

Burris Human Development Award was given

and Health Research Assistant for Columbia

residents of Wrocław. Specifically, he intends to

to Paul Mokrzycki, as a graduate student

University’s Mailman School of Public Health

put “excess deaths” into perspective, while also

devoted to bringing human development

Energy, Equity, Health, and Housing Lab

shedding a light on the issue of the “frail housing

in New York City. Aside from assisting with

conditions” that were caused because of the flood.

theory and research into practice to foster the health and well-being of individuals, schools,

administrative duties associated with the

and society. His master’s thesis examined the biopsychosocial implications of accelerated aging among unsheltered urban houseless populations and identified recommendations for community organizations.

His professional and volunteer experiences span some interesting areas in environmental justice research related to his undergraduate

“I am currently leading a mixed methods study examining the developmental influence of weathering from energy insecurity. Specifically, the impact on one’s biopsychosocial development.”

- Paul Mokrzycki, Upsilon '20 (University of Rochester)

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HONORARY SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Amb. Robert Beecroft Ret’d • Tau ‘62 (Pennsylvania) GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION SENIOR FELLOW

THANK YOU TO THESE NAMED FUNDS:

Rico Francis • Phi Nu '18 (Christopher Newport) DR. SAMUEL FAGER, TAU ‘81 SENIOR FELLOW

Dr. Osman J. Bhatty, M.D. • Pi '10 (Syracuse)

THE FISHFUND

SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Rhoden Monrose • Beta Beta ‘09 (Trinity) SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

THE GAMMA CORP

Dan Coveillo • Eta ‘13 (Lehigh)

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2021-2022 HONORARY SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Dr. Barbara Hendrie • Kappa '80 (Bowdoin) GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION SENIOR FELLOW

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Dr. Brian Christie • Zeta '07 (Dartmouth) DR. SAMUEL FAGER, TAU ‘81 SENIOR FELLOW

Dr. Daniel Correa • Phi Delta '04 (Mary Washington) FISHFUND SENIOR FELLOW

Roberta Hunter, Ph • Epsilon Iota '94 (RPI) SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Bri Watson • Delta Nu ‘11 (Keene State) SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Rich Paul • Eta ‘10 (Lehigh)

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Mike Thibideau • Epsilon Nu ‘11 (Michigan State)

Social Impact Fellowship

2022-2023 HONORARY SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

John D. Hatfield • Iota ‘94 GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION SENIOR FELLOW

Dr. Audrey Fisch • Gamma ‘87 GAMMA CHAPTER CORPORATION FELLOW

Dr. Alison Munzer, PhD • Gamma ‘09 DR. SAMUEL FAGER, TAU ‘81 SENIOR FELLOW

Dr. Elizabeth Andresen • Chi Delta ’04 FISHFUND SENIOR FELLOW

Devon Trotter • Phi Beta ’06 SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

Christopher Lawrence Tang ESQ • Gamma Tau ’01

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PSI UPSILON SOCIAL IMPACT FELLOW

RECIEVES VANIER CGS AWARD BRI M. WATSON Delta Nu '11, (University of British Columbia iSchool)

provided them with additional skills and resources

has shaped both their scholarship at the iSchool

to effectively manage and advance their work in

and their broader activism, particularly in the

Bri M. Watson, Delta Nu '11 (Keene State

serving marginalized communities and further

realm of GLAMS (Galleries, Archives, Libraries,

College), currently a doctoral student at the

equipped them to navigate the complexities and

Museums, & Special Collections). Among their

University of British Columbia iSchool was

challenges of creating meaningful change within

projects are HistSex.org, focused on the history

cultural and academic spheres.

of sexuality, and contributions to Homosaurus, an

recently honored with the 2022 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. This award is Canada's apex academic honor, aimed at attracting and retaining elite doctoral candidates through substantial financial backing. The Vanier CGS is considered a hallmark of academic excellence and research potential, and recipients often end up in positions of leadership and influence in their respective fields.

Watson credits their tenure as the First Angelos and Archon of the Delta Nu Chapter of Psi Upsilon as being essential in providing them with the leadership skills essential for their current research and activism. During their time at Delta Nu they restructured the pledging process, rewrote the constitution, and led a major recruitment drive and then later on founded an alumni organization which provided scholarships to active brothers.

international vocabulary of queer terms.

Watson's research is centered on equitable cataloging, linked data, and histories of sexuality,

Beyond academia, Watson is dedicated to public

archives, and knowledge organization. They are

accessibility of their research. They are active in

committed to remedying the marginalization of

initiatives like the Consensual Nonmonogamy

various groups—including Black, Indigenous,

Committee of the American Psychological

Two-Spirit, and LGBTQ+ communities—within

Association which focuses on research and

information systems. Utilizing linked data

education around consensually non-monogamous

technology, they aim to replace archaic terms

relationships; the Name Change Policy Working

and empower communities through accurate

Group, which aims to amend policies that

terminology. Watson's historical training informs

harm transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-

this work, underscoring that revision to harmful

conforming authors; and the Queer and Trans

systems is not enough and that the systems

Metadata Collective, focused on developing

must be entirely redeveloped and replaced with

ethical standards for cataloging, classifying, and

alternatives. Their research utilizes "linked data"

describing marginalized and minoritized gender

technology to replace outdated terms, allowing

identities.

communities to use accurate and relevant You can read more

terminology that reflects their own lives.

about Watson's work Receiving the Vanier CGS award holds particular

in these areas in the

significance for Watson, as they identify as

Fall 2021 edition

Delta Nu also shaped Watson's perspective

a multiply-marginalized individual—being

of The Beacon

on service to a larger community. Specifically,

disabled, queer, and nonbinary—and the rarity

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it taught them the importance of fostering

of seeing individuals with intersecting identities

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inclusivity and creating spaces where everyone's

"like them" recognized feels affirming and

voices and experiences are valued. Winning the

empowering. Watson hopes that this award

Psi U Social Impact Fellowship also played a

enhances the visibility and representation of their

significant role in their journey, as the fellowship

work and that it empowers others. This ethos

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Social Impact Fellowship Roberta Howard Hunter,PhD Steering Committee Chair SHARED PERSPECTIVES Epsilon Iota '94 (RPI)

When we join Psi Upsilon we pledge to aspire to moral, intellectual, and social excellence in ourselves as we seek to inspire these values in society.

In our undergrad years, this may take the form of philanthropy projects.

As an undergrad at RPI the experience that was most impactful for me was supporting visitors when the AIDS Quilt project visited Albany. I felt like I made a difference to the people there that day. It was one part of the story that led me to spend most of my career in the nonprofit and higher education sectors, working as an educator and researcher to improve science and sustainability education and connect people to the environment. Ultimately, it led me to the Psi Upsilon Social Impact Fellowship and my position as Chair of the Steering Committee.

Hatfield, Iota, 94.

What has impressed me is the wide array of ways that Brothers are making a difference in our world, and this can act as a model if you want to increase your impact on an issue you care about. Below are some ways you can increase your work towards social excellence.

The Social Impact Fellowship (SIF) provides recognition to Brothers who practice social excellence and inspire it in others. The program provides a professional development stipend, exclusive webinars, and a leadership retreat.

Being part of the Social Impact Fellowship has been an opportunity to meet some truly amazing Brothers. I have met doctors (Brian Christie, Zeta ’07; Elizabeth Andresen, Chi Delta, ’04; Dan Corea, Phi Delta ‘04), researchers and academics (Alison Munzer, Gamma ’09; Audrey Fisch, Gamma ’87; Bri Watson, Delta Nu 11; Lis Gallant, Epsilon Iota, ‘09), economic development experts (Mike Thibideau, Epsilon Nu ‘11) ), sustainability experts (Devon Trotter, Phi Beta, ’06; Jeremiah Olney, Gamma Tau, 15), editors, podcasters, and gamers (Alex Hoeflich, Gamma Tau, 98; Christopher Tang, Gamma Tau, 01), among many others. Our Honorary Fellows, who are farther along in their career and have made significant social impact include Ambassador Robert Beecroft (Tau, 62), former Director of North America, United Nations Environment Barbara Hendrie (Kappa, ’80), and Director of Michigan State’s The Axia Institute, John

Identify what you want to improve in the world What speaks to your personal values? For me, my personal mission is to help children grow and develop, and to create a more sustainable world. Yours might be to ensure a strong workforce, to fight climate change, or that veterans have access to the mental health resources they need. There are thousands of possibilities - focus on one that is meaningful to you.

CO NTRIBU TORS Jonathan M. Chaffin, Gamma Tau ‘00 (Georgia Institute of Technology) Jamie L. Grimes Roberta Howard Hunter, PhD, Epsilon Iota '94 (RPI) Alex Senchak, Eta ‘06 (Lehigh) Emily Scherer, Theta Pi ‘12 (Georgia State University)

THANK YOU!

We wish to recognize Brother Cushing Donelan, Gamma ‘05 (Amherst College) & Donelan Family Wines for their generous support of our publications, the Speaker Series, and the programs of Psi Upsilon.

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What resources can you commit to working on that?

While some of our fellows have created impact through their careers, others volunteer with or found nonprofits. We all have different capacity and resources at different times. Some of us have the ability to donate time to nonprofits who we support, and not always direct service such as working in a soup kitchen to tabling at an event. Often organizations need help with data entry, or other work in which you can use your skills. Great at social media? Help create quality content for them. Help a small nonprofit reconcile their accounts. VolunteerMatch is a good resource to help you find opportunities. Don’t have time you can spare? Donations are always helpful, and CharityNavigator and Guidestar both rate charities on how well they are managed.

One thing I’ve learned from my own research on environmental literacy and behavior is that the most effective form of behavior – political action – is the one fewest people engage in. Political action could be collecting signatures for ballot initiatives, contacting your local, state, and federal representatives on issues that are important to you, voting, or running for office yourself.

Make connections Individually we can make change. Together we multiply our impact. Network to meet others who are working on the same issues that are important to you – through the nonprofits you work with, social media, and LinkedIn. These are all ways you can increase your impact like the Social Impact Fellows have. Want to learn more about the program, visit the website at https://psiu. org/social-impact-fellowship/. If you think you would make a good candidate for the fellowship, applications for the next cohort open in June 2024. Lastly, want to join us at the Leadership Retreat in Alexandria, VA on January 5th?

Email Jonathan Chaffin at jonathan@psiu.org.

2021-2022 PSI UPSILON UNDER GRIFFIN AWARD FOR

S e n i o r Ex c e l l e n c e

The Griffin Award for Senior Excellence was created to recognize members of the Senior class who have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to Psi U in their final year of classes as an undergraduate. Congratulations to those members of the class of 2023 who are being recognized for their dedication to their chapters.

Long Phi, Delta

Connor Lachman, Eta

Katelyn Provost, Gamma Tau

Seth Carney, Sigma Phi

New York University

Lehigh University

Georgia Institute of Technology

St. Francis University

Cole Robertson, Psi

David Navarro, Tau

Emma Cohen, Epsilon Iota

Zachar y Kempf, Phi Nu

Hamilton College

University of Pennsylvania

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Christopher Newport University

Chad White, Xi

Will Newlin, Omicron

Josh Rogers, Phi Beta

Warren Kirkland Smith IV,

Wesleyan University

University of Illinois

College of William & Mary

Lucas Tomasello, Phi

Jacob Kim, Theta Theta

Nathan Argust, Phi Delta

Tau Epsilon Clemson University

University of Michigan

University of Washington

University of Mary Washington

Madelyn Minns,

Alec Ostrowidzki, Pi

Eren Ozbag, Zeta Zeta

Garrett Collett, Lambda Sigma

Syracuse University

University of British Columbia

Pepperdine University

Delta Omicron Provisional Purdue University

Jamie Cherr y-Valentine,

Ryan Merchant, Epsilon Nu

Erick Guevara, Alpha Omicron

Beta Beta Trinity College

Michigan State University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

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“Being of service to others brings us together as a brotherhood in unique, memorable, and impactful ways.”

— Alexander Senchak, Eta ’06 Chair & President of the Psi Upsilon Foundation Inc.

- GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS OUTSTANDING

Ju n i o r Re c i p i e n t s

The Outstanding Junior Award is decided by each chapter as they choose the brothers, in the junior class as they rise to a senior, that best exemplify the values of Psi Upsilon Fraternity: Lifelong Friendship, Moral Leadership, Intellectual Engagement, Responsible Social Conduct, and Service to Society. Congratulations to the 2023 Outstanding Juniors and thank you for the contributions to Psi Upsilon and your chapters.

Estefania Chinchilla, Delta

Christopher Gerazounis, Eta

Gabrielle Calderon, Gamma Tau

Tyler Beckwith, Sigma Phi

New York University

Lehigh University

Georgia Institute of Technology

St. Francis University

Nicholas Fluty, Psi

Dhruv Raman, Tau

Camille Brent, Epsilon Iota

Sean Conway, Phi Nu

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Christopher Newport University

Hamilton College

University of Pennsylvania

Meera Nemali, Xi

Alec Korabik, Omicron

Nicholas Elsberg, Phi Beta

Wesleyan University

University of Illinois

College of William & Mary

Kevin Malone, Phi

Josh Scott, Theta Theta

Zach Steinbaum, Phi Delta

University of Michigan

University of Washington

University of Mary Washington

Nolan Shay, Pi

Finn Johnson, Zeta Zeta

Aidan Henegar, Lambda Sigma

Syracuse University

University of British Columbia

Pepperdine University

Saar Rosa, Beta Beta

Charles Eberlein, Epsilon Nu

Richard Barros, Alpha Omicron

Michigan State University

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Trinity College

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Nicholas Silva, Tau Epsilon Clemson University Ethan Francouer, Delta Omicron Provisional Purdue University

Share some warm regard for your brothers with stylish Psi U socks and stuffed owlets for any little Owls in your life!

For a limited time this holiday season, the Psi Upsilon Foundation will recognize gifts of $250 with a pair of socks or a stuffed owl sent to you or to a person of your choice! New Frequent Fliers who make a gift of $21.00+ a month for 12 months are also eligible.

Send one to your little brother, classmates, or to a special someone. Best part is, we do the mailing on your behalf!

We hope this Psi U gear will bring a smile to your face and rekindle fond memories.

Limited availability till Dec. 13th! www.PsiU.org/socks

Join us Dec. 7th Psi Upsilon invites you to our annual Symposium bringing together industry leaders together for an evening of moderated discussion around what 2024 might bring. Details on Psiu.org TO APPLY FOR A '24-'25 SCHOLARSHIP:

PsiU.org/scholarship TO SUPPORT THE '24-'25 : SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Thursday, December 7, 2023.

6 PM – 9PM. Program begins at 6:45 Indian Harbor Yacht Club 710 Steamboat Road Greenwich, CT 06830