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UPCOMING EVENTS OCTOBER 17, 2026 Homecoming Tailgate at the Chapter House Interested in joining us? Let us know by filling out the form below. Scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/ MichiganHoco
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Dear Alumni, I hope you have all had a great summer! As we begin another school year, the Michigan Chapter of Triangle is already full of energy. Every room in the house is occupied, and having a full house has created an exciting atmosphere for the brotherhood. Whether brothers are catching up in the hallways, eating meals together, or preparing for
classes, the house is constantly bustling with activity. It has been especially exciting to see everyone return after the summer. With every room filled, there is always someone around to play games with or talk to after a long day. The house already feels more lively, and the strong turnout gives us a great opportunity to strengthen our brotherhood throughout the coming year.
Welcome Week has brought even more activity to the house. We have had many students come through our doors who are interested in learning about Triangle and the values that make our fraternity unique. It has been great getting to know prospective new members and hearing about their interests in engineering, science, architecture, and other technical fields. More importantly, we have enjoyed introducing them to Triangle’s values. 1
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Throughout Recruitment, prospective members have had the opportunity to meet active brothers and experience the atmosphere of the chapter for themselves. Whether they are joining us for a meal or participating in an event, we want them to see that Triangle offers much more than a place to live. It is a community where members support one another academically, professionally, and personally.
As the semester gets underway, the active brotherhood is excited to build on this momentum. With a strong interest during Welcome Week and Recruitment, and many events ahead of us, the chapter is in a great position for another memorable year. We look forward to sharing our progress with you and welcoming alumni back into the house throughout the semester.
We hope that you can join us on October 17 for Homecoming. In F, S, and C, Gavin Hodapp mich25
ACTIVE MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS Liam Hoover mich25 – Nuclear Engineer Liam worked at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant (PG&E) in Avila Beach, CA. Liam was a reactor engineer dealing with core design and surveillance with the reactor and other detection equipment. Philippe Bertrand mich24 – Computer Science Philippe spent his summer interning with Microsoft under Xbox as a software engineer. Philippe focused on how IP Bans worked in many popular games like Minecraft Bedrock, Forza Horizon 6, and Rainbow 6 Siege. Nick Frisch mich24 – Software Engineering Nick worked at Aptiv as a Software Developer Engineer. He automated testing for USB PD protocol verification and worked on hardware validation and firmware development for a new prototype product. Tommy Hayman and Elan Ronen mich25 – Computer Science This past summer, Tommy and Elan continued their work as Amazon Jr. SDEs. They have been working together at Amazon for over a year. Miles Kohn mich25 – Chemical Engineering Miles has been an active athlete and member of the triathlon club throughout his summer and even won a mixed relay at club nationals.
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Alumni Board Update It has been a busy start to the semester as the chapter is building off the momentum seen in the spring by exceeding our recruitment goal and initiating 100% of our new member class! To ensure Triangle continues to provide the best possible member experience, we have assembled a new team of alumni coaches to help provide focused mentoring and guidance. This is targeted in areas such as professional development programing, alumni networking,
Investing in our Brotherhood Contributing to the Triangle Fraternity Michigan Chapter’s endowment fund is a powerful way to support our active brotherhood and ensure continued success for future members. Your support has already revitalized our study room into a common area for
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service/philanthropy event planning, and financial coaching to help budgeting and fundraising. If any other alumni would like to be involved in these areas or help the chapter in any other way, please reach out to Lilly Bowman, Director of Chapter Services, at lilly@triangle.org. Outside of the annual homecoming house tailgate, there are some exciting events we are trying to put together, including a Triangle golf outing in the spring, so stay tuned for updates.
brothers to focus on working hard this semester. Your investments can be used to provide scholarships, help improve our house, and fund our participation in leadership development programs like Triangle’s LTW weekend. By investing in the chapter’s endowment fund, you are fostering a legacy
Last, we are still discussing chapter house improvement long-term plans with Triangle Building & Housing Corporation (TBHC) since the ownership transferred last summer. The chapter very much appreciates the donations received in the past five years and these contributions will continue to help fund future house projects. We will keep you updated on developments here, but feel free to reach out with further questions. In F, S, and C, Ryan Skop mich17
of excellence and camaraderie, ensuring that the values and traditions of Triangle continue to thrive at Michigan. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of future Michigan Triangles.
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A LOOK INTO OUR NEW BACKYARD The brotherhood has also been working hard to improve our backyard. What was once an overgrown area scattered with old glass and debris has been transformed into a clean and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. Brothers worked together to clear the area, remove the glass, and make the backyard safer and more comfortable. We have also added outdoor lights and tables, creating a great place for brothers to eat, relax, and spend time together. The updated backyard has already become a popular gathering place, and we are excited to use it for future brotherhood and alumni events.
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