i ^ ^ •- C? 5e ^ M Ml 0CT2 51985 PHI GAMMA DELTA OF FJai SA^r.!;; GEitt THE MIDWAY FIJIGRAM C^utiuTa^'* Chi Oct 8S Upsllon 83rd Yr Historian's History The most common variety of historical story telling follows a chronologically linear schema. Events and results when properly analyzed provide insightful explanation into the way things are at any given juncture in time. This is traditional history. But there is a new history as well. New history selects events and images from the past in the construction of a desired identity. past from which to make our selections. Chi Upsilon Chapter possesses 83 years of The following installment of new history suggests that history at least approximates itself if it cannot be troubled to repeat itself verbatim. The mid-fifties was a time of revitalization for the Chapter House x47, which was procured by the generous resources and effort of Brother Philip Harper(Col\m la 6). In Dec. 1956 Campaign Director Harry Swanson sought $25,000 for projects vital to the existence of the House. Today we find oiorselves at the ^conclusion of an intensive renovation project involving an intensive outlay of capital. The short-lived time of effluence is past and we can take pride in the condition of the House and the strengt of the Chapter. . .. So we begin our new history, or a new episode in the Chapter s history with a beautiful structure receiving the kind of attention it deserves. Unavoida ly, t e process of renovation causes changes in the House. Such changes make^way for a new ^ future but destroy bridges to the past. As a Chapter we desire to maintain contact wit the past and to tread paths which bring old members in touch with the^new. We walk a fine line between preserving tradition and taking council with traditional views. Beginning with this issue of the Fijigram and as long as distinguished^Grad Brothers take time to share with the rest of us their memories of the old or impressions of the these pages will bear a column "Notes from a Distinguished Graduate Brother(D.G.B.). Through the efforts of our Brothers and our willingness to share with each other our experiences, we can all benefit and grow intellectually and spiritually. Accompanying this FIJIGRAM is a short information sheet. The commitment of completing it is minimal but our potential gain is immense. Feel free to enclose an additional page of remembrances or observations. Thanks to Brother Ed Maupin of San Diego for his inaugural contribution. Milton (Mickey) Eder, '77 Historian-House Corp. HOMECOMING IS OCTOBER 26 The Chapter invites all to gather at the House before the Homecoming game against Ripon at 1:30 on Stagg Field. Hanna Gray will attend the half-time dedication of the Stagg Field Track in honor of the late Ted Haydon. to the House following the game. The Grad Board invites all Brothers and families Later, Alumni affairs and President Gray will host a reception at the Science and Industry Museum to open "150 Years of Chicago Architecture" MARK YOUR CALENDAR--WATCH YOUR MAIL!!! \r\nNotes from a D.G.B.: ON THE USEFULNESS OF REUNIONS. I'm afraid I haven't anything very sentimental to say about my experience with reunions. I have been to only two in my life. The first was when I retvirned, 25 years after my BA, to Chi Upsilon's 75th anniversary. for a Chi Upsilon event. changes in myself. The second was this past spring, also Both have been very intense and have led to considerable Of course, the University is a very intense place. I was here as a highly impressionable adolescent (aged 15-19) diaring the last years of the Hutching' administration. The architecture, the danger to academic freedom of the McCarthy era, Hutcbin's high idealism about the nature of a university, all combined in a global impression which influenced me strongly. I was also in considerable need of the kind of social support which Chi Upsilon could offer. Then, as now, we were somewhat more conservative and success-oriented than non-fraternity students. Less concerned with issues of social conscience. But we SANG. Gloriously, Harmoniously, almost continuously, we sang. Singing together like that creates a highly spiritual bond, regardless of the gutter chauvinism of most of our lyrics. So, my first reunion was vivid. But more important, it set in motion a psychological process. The Chapter had provided me with the Most influential peer group in my life. Now I saw the limitations of the attitudes I had acquired from it. Our 1950's beliefs about gender-roles and about sexuality for example—suddenly I could discern their deep effects in my life. I questioned my involvement with the masculine-dominated establishment. Feeling rather than purely intellectual values, became more prominent. Ity dreams showed a similar shift. I remember several in which the Chapter house seaned shabby and too small. In others, college buildings were being torn down. Finally I dreamed of a beautiful, ancient university with a ruined building from Roman Times. The building had been restored with large glass walls, and inside was the Poet, a man of great beauty. In my external life I became very interested in education. I wrote a paper "On the Idea of an Imaginal College" in which I developed certain ideas about affective and imaginal education. This later developed into a seminar series which is still offered by my associates. I also became involved in the purchase of a private vocational school, and several other education-related ventxires. It is too soon to judge the effects of my recent reunion. I came, in part, because I have been given a very active role in reorganizing a private university here in California. I have found myself very motivated by some of the old Hutchins ideals about the role of a university. I wanted to winnow out any assumptions which were based merely on adolescent illusion. I took a lot of pictures of the architectvire, because I was curious what messages I had absorbed from the buildings which surrounded me. Some possible messages: "The life of the intellect is very ancient, linked especially with the English universities." "A real university might be :too costly to build today." And, most interesting in terms of certain attitudes of superiority I have noted in myself and other UC graduates: "I am very important, since so much elegant space has been given to my various functions." On the airplane I pondered the apparent Philistine phase the University is in. The Professional Schools have expanded concerously, which parallels the non-idealistic bent toward earning a living I heard among the undergraduates. I think there is a special need in our present society for a University for Humanistic Studies (which happens to be the University I work for now). If the universities founded in the 13th Century were needed as arenas for free intellect against the Church, perhaps now a new university is needed as a free arena for humanistic values in a world of Corporate Technology. And I find myself questioning: What is Reason? What is the role of non-intellectxial faculties? and so on. In siam, I think the value of reunions is to drop old peer attitudes, to expunge illusions, and to come up with some new ideas. "But I'm always true to you, fellows in my fashion. Yes, I'm always true to the UC in my way." * PERGE! Ed Maupin '53, San Diego, California August 15, 1985 \r\n75th Anniversary of the IF Sing—"Just like the Old Days" Following the 83rd anniversary Norris Pig Dinner at the Quad Club with 115 Brothers present— including 55 undergraduates—the Brothers tuned up for the Sing. The group assembled in Hutch Court was the largest in 15 years with 7 fraternities singing. FIJIs upheld their noble tradition with the largest delegation of singers and won the Quality Cup with a medley of Solon B. Cousins "4^8 favorites. The Order of the "C" took the stage directed by Paul Song '87 with the largest group of sweet voices in memory. The following Brothers received their blankets marking four years of varsity athletic competition: Dennis Werner, Bob Dickey(Captain Football, Baseball), John GernonCCaptain Baseball), Steve KapotasCCaptain Football), Mike Marietti(Lou?), and George Duper. Congratulations to the '85 blanket winners. —A New Academic Year for the Undergraduates— Brothers, It seems like just last week that school let out, but now the 85-86 Chi Upsilon year is upon us. Our cabinet is in the process of making plans for this year and we are looking forward to bringing our Chapter back together. This summer's addition of Brother John Manieri '8M- to the grad board is already showing results. John provides us the expert guidance we need to keep the House in shape. As for the upcoming year, we are looking forward to an active and diverse rush, and an outstanding fall pledge class. Autumn quarter will also offer our usual Homecoming pre-game function on Oct. 26 this year, for graduates and undergraduates; a not to be missed Halloween party; and the regular Friday evening get together before dinners. We hope to arrange for a new graduate-undergraduate function sometime this year as well. Graduate Brothers who may have any questions, suggestions, or who just want to stop by, can feel free to contact me at the Chapter House at 753-4070. Fraternally, John Campbell, Chapter President WELCOME NEW INITIATES David Anderson, Brian Braithwaite, Mark Cawi, Wliiam Fleuares, Matt Green, Brent Hieggelke, John Joyce, Andreas Krumpelt, Peter Leeds, Dan Lerner, Carl Liibertozzi, Stephen Lyle, Bruce Montella, Jonathan Rapping, Lawrence Schultz, Jeff Shinall, Mike Wadman, and James Werhane, (HIM, HIM, HM HIM). Do FIJI proud gentlemen. '85 Grads—THERE YOU ARE: John Mariano-Menlo Park, U.S. Geol. Survey. John Gernon-Boston, Baine 6 Co. Bob Dickey-New York, Kidder Peabody. Steve Kapotas-lost in Europe. (BULL)Steve Durham-Pitt. 6 Wash. D.C., Senatorial staff member. Mike Novak-Univ. of Illinois Law School. Steve Crowley-New York. Mark Gross-Chicago. Anybody missing? MESSAGE FROM THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE HOUSE CORP. DBcLi Brothers, At West Point, they speak of the long gray line—the notion that gra.duates past, present and future are linked by common devotion to "Duty, Honor, Country." We, too, have a long line—the long purple line, if you will, a line that has lasted nearly sl century as Chi Upsilon. But it's a line that goes unbroken only through sustained effort by graduates and undergraduates alike. As a graduate board, we are aware of how fragilo that line can be. From time to time, it requires your attention and support. Our motto, "Not for College Days Alone," goes to the heart of the matter. I am honored to serve as president of the Chi Upsilon Alumni Association and hope that you will join me in sustaining the long purple line. Fraternally, Steven R. Strahler, '73 \r\n*** RESTORATION FUND DRIVE STILL A LONG WAY TO GO *** As mentioned in the article entitled "Historian's History," we have spent a great deal of money on the Chapter House during our recent renovation project• To fund the expenditure in part, we embarked upon a Restoration Fund Drive aimed at raising $30,000 over a two-year period. We are about to enter the second year of the program, and thus far have raised $13,685 from 106 Brothers. In an important sense, our fundraising results are impressive. The Restoration Fund Campaign has raised more mon^ from more Brothers than any other fund raising activity in Chi Upsilon's history. In another sense, however, our fundraising results are disheartening. Other fraternities on campus have raised much larger sioms of money, and we are still a long way from our goal. As we continue our fund drive, the Restoration Fund Committee, the Graduate Board and the Undergraduate Chapter together ask that you respond generously to the fundraising ^^.ilings that you will receive this year. We urgently need your support. CHI UPSILON GROWTH FUND Editor of the FIJIGRAM 5615 So. University Ave. Chicago, 111. 60637 ^iroTftlU, First ClassAkall Today, we gladly sing the praise of... Mike Novak *iB5 who received the Percey S. Hearst award for Community Service and Academic Excellence. Andrew Jaffee the IFC treasurer and Bill Florida a Maroon Key recipient and new Chapter Historian. The Chapter's 2n^ consecutive recognition for high CPA. William J. McKenna 'SM- married Aug. 3. Dozens of FIJIS attended. Bill is with Kidder Peabody. Mark S. Lipinski '76 continues on with another term as Order of the "c" president. Dr. Robert Brier '68 returns to campus for the first time in 10 years and looks forward to meeting with Brothers new and old. He will attend an Alumni Schools Committee meeting. Steven W. Kroeter '74 Brand Manager with Quaker Oats in Chicago received mention in the Chicago Tribune because he and his wife are authorized by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foun dation fo prepare quality copies of original Wright furniture. The couple now lives at 20 East Cedar, Apt. 8A, Chicago, IL. 60611. Mike J. Karluk *76 succeeds the late Ted Haydon as Head Track Coach. He was the asst. coach. Da Kim '85 joined the House Corp. Brd. of Dir.s. He works in Chicago for Jennings, Ryan, Federa 6 Co. Health Care Management Consultants. Marvin H. Watkins '78 now lives at 2926 West Eastwood, Chicago, Illinois 60625 Armand S. Donian and J. Alfred Ryder held a "+2 two man reunion in SAN Fran recently. Jim Kaplan '7.6 now owns a home in Highland Park, 111.