Phi Gamma Delta Lambda Nu Today Fall 2018-Spring 2019 Phi The newest actives of Lambda Nu carry the responsibility of our future. Twenty-two fall pledges were activated this year, despite the difficulties brought on by the university during rush. Among these new brothers, there is a common will to bring Lambda Nu to the foreground of our university and bolster the public image of Phi Gamma Delta at Nebraska-Lincoln. Through strong involvement in the scholarship, rush, and philanthropy committees; the fall freshmen are working to create a better Lambda Nu chapter. There is no salary for a chairman, our incentive comes from brotherhood. Brotherhood asks us to contribute to our collective future through self-sacrifice. Phi is our first and all powerful rule of daily action. If the brothers of Lambda Nu are to build this house greater than they found it, constant service is required of them. The philanthropy event, "Calzones for a cause", was planned and directed by Sophomore brother and philanthropy chairman. Jack Simone. In support of the USO, calzones for a cause raised $1500 and attracted about 250 guests to the Lambda Nu house. IHQ recommended this organization, and the turnout was a tremendous success. Earlier this fall, the freshman were busy painting boxes for the CEDARS organization. Graduate brother, Jim Blue, suggested this organization and the link to their website can be found on the last page of this document along with the USO website. CEDARS is a home for children to experience the childhood they all deserve while also providing a platform for potential foster parents to find a child in need. Community involvement is key for a greek house. Phi Gamma Delta at Lambda Nu has been hard at work keeping up with the needs of the less fortunate; a special thank you is in order for Jack Simone and the rest of the Philanthropy committee for their continued efforts in our community. Lambda Nu Chapter, Perge! \r\nOiA6r77grAu/turar77 L\^va.GZE La Lambda Nu Today Gamma We are here to pursue knowledge and achieve scholarship; for wisdom is greater than ruhies. In this fall semester, the freshman achieved a mean GPA of 3.091 while the chapter achieved a 3.309. Both averages are above the male, non-greek GPA of 2.942 and the all non-greek average of 3.061. Our house GPA would place Phi Gamma Delta in sixth place of the twenty-six fraternities in the IFC council. These GPA statistics have all been gathered from the UNL annual greek report and regard the Fall 2018 semester, the link to which can he found on the last page of this newsletter. Knowledge and wisdom are among the most prominent values of Phi Gamma Delta; we look up to our elders and our leaders as models of academic excellence. Jordan Redler, past president of the Lambda Nu chapter, has been a highly respected figure in academic regard. Jordan Redler's future is looking very bright: with a full ride scholarship offer from Alabama and offers from several other prestigious institutions such as Duke, UC Berkeley, Columbia, and Cornell. Among the freshman actives, 3 received a 3.8 GPA or better. Jake Sykora, Joey Burton, and John Campbell proved their academic prowess and dedication. Jake Sykora plans to run for the scholarship chair, while Joey Burton has been selected as a rush chair. Congratulations to our overachieving freshman and keep up the hard work! Young Minds of Phi Gamma Delta, Perge! K.lft; Chapter House, 1936 Chapter House, Present Day \r\n0iA6r77?rAu/cu7:Q!r77 Aui/acrreZof Lambda Nu Today Meet The Freshman Brothers John Greguska Ryan Martinez Actuarial Science Management Marketing Administration Papillion, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Noah Mooseman JT Olsen Sean Wells Jake Sykora John Campbell Eric Taylor Business Construction Mechanical Business Business Admin Administration Nutrition Sciences Engineering Millard, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Papillion, NE Joe Burton Joey Fisher Jon Trout Nick Lee Business Business Undeclared/Pre-law Administration Administration Biology Bennington, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Mark Herges* Jake Maaske Trevor Thilander Ethan Kilstrom Computer Construction Administration Political Science Engineering Management Kearney, NE Kearney, NE Elkhorn, NE Omaha, NE Janan Manivannan Patrick Waldron* Jadyn Fredrick Jared Shaw Business Construction Psychology Management Undeclared Marketing Papillion, NE Papillion, NE Papillion, NE Omaha, NE Jared Sweigart Patrick Wright Cade Matthes Josh Kunkel Business Business Administration Administration Biology Finance Denver, CO Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE ♦Denotes a Fall Pledge That Did Not Activate Due To Grades \r\ncpiAorTygfAu/curdrr? L\ivaGT£ la Lambda Nu Today A letter from rush chairman, Trent Brown: The recruitment team worked diligently this winter to sign a Spring Pledge class consisting of ten members. They are from such areas as: Chicago, Denver, Beatrice, and Omaha. The recruitment committee's main focus right now is branching out of the Omaha area. Courtesy of graduate brother Mike Cassling, they have teamed up with Lukas Partners-- an ADPR firm based out of Omaha— to help attract attention from the Western/Central Nebraska and South Dakota areas this Summer. Potential members from these demographics will be receiving internet and radio advertisements that will direct them to our website and social media platforms. The new Head Recruitment Chairmen are myself and Joe Heavey. The assistant recruitment chairmen are CJ Wright, Harrison Smith, and Joe Burton. Our contact information is listed below, so if you have any potential recruits feel free to contact them with the information! Perge! Trent Brown Trent Brown - (402) 885-1351 - trent.brown05@yahoo.com Joe Heavey - (402) 889-3694 -josephheaveyl7@gmail.com CJ Wright - (402) 889-1361 - cjwright368@gmail.com Harrison Smith - (203) 610-5130 - notifyharrison@gmail.com Joe Burton - (402) 709-4106 - fishingwithjoey@gmail.com Delta To take part in the upward march of humanity: that is the goal of human endeavor. Many Actives of Lambda Nu are working hard in the present to secure both a successful and meaningful future. Here's to our sophomore brothers, whose persistence will surely lead to a desirable future and glory eternal for Phi Gamma Delta! Here is how our president is setting the standard and building his future today: Luke Diego Galvan is the current president of the Lambda Nu chapter. Diego's ambition has landed him a spot in the UNL UCARE program. UNL UCARE is a Pepsi Quasi Endowment and Union Bank & Trust sponsored program. Accepted applicants are provided funding during a predetermined research period. The application process involves \r\nOi Xoz r)(; TAu/curarr? Aui/acrreiOf Lambda Nu Today submitting a 1000-word research project description and seeking an advisor to oversee the project. Diego applied and was accepted for funding during the 2019 summer. His advisor is a tenured mathematician who has extensive research experience. According to Diego, his overall goal is to obtain a publication in a respected math journal. Diego's research project involves a mathematical model for the continuous motion of a large group of agents, which can be thought of as birds or flying robots. Using techniques taught in advanced linear algebra, analysis, and graph theory courses, he aims to learn about and advance the overall ongoing progress of such a model. Luke Diego Galvan has goals of attending graduate school and applying for a PhD program in applied mathematics. Having multiple publications makes you a strong contender for PhD programs in math, according to Diego. By nature, Diego thoroughly enjoys learning about these kinds of mathematics and has excelled in these areas. A Letter From The President Dear Brothers, I can say with a high degree of confidence that the Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is something that has always been a source of pride and joy for me. As the 2019 spring semester approaches its final stretch, it is important to take note of the chapter's successes across the 2018-2019 school year and to look forward towards the 2019-2020 school year. This has been a promising and productive year across all facets of chapter operation. Firstly, last fall our philanthropy chairman (Jack Simone) along with the philanthropy committee put together a very successful philanthropy event. The event titled "Calzone's for a Cause" sparked the interest of 250 attendees and was an overall success. The committee currently has another philanthropy event planned for mid-April and for the upcoming fall, we are looking to make any necessary preparations to host another successful event. Secondly, at the beginning of this spring we activated twenty-two fine men (for an activation rate of 91.67%) and were both pleased and proud to welcome them as brothers. The quality of a house is a reflection of the quality of men within it, and I see a great amount of leadership in the newly initiated brothers as well as \r\nOiA6r;7?rAuA:urdr77 La Lambda Nu Today the upperclassmen in the house. For summer rush our newly elected rush chairman have already gotten started as they did a great job at greek preview last weekend collecting 30+ names from potential rushees. Rush is looking to be a great hit this summer as we have plenty of events already planned. Last but certainly not least, in Fall 2018 Phi Gamma Delta had a very successful year scholastically, recording an all-house average GPA of 8.309 and a freshman average GPA of 3.091. Scholarship, as we know, is of highest priority as a member of Phi Gamma Delta. I commend the members of this fraternity for their efforts as they deserve credit for doing such a fine job. We are aiming to maintain this academic momentum into next school year. In summary, the accomplishments made across the 2018-2019 school year will be followed up on in the 2019-2020 school year with goals of searching for more opportunities to shine on campus. We hope to have you at the next Norris' Pig Dinner, scheduled for September 27th , 2019. See you then and any other time you can make it to the Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Fraternally, Luke D. Galvan Perge! \r\nOiAor^^grAu/turdrr? AuyacrreZof Lambda Nu Today Lambda Nu From the Lambda Nu Chapter to the Graduate Chapter, you have our sincerest thanks for your efforts. Your hopefulness, your guidance, and your donations have brought this chapter through perhaps its greatest challenge in history with the university. Brothers of the Graduate Chapter of PHI GAMMA DELTA, you have brought new meaning to the word PERGE! This final toast is to you: Graduate Brothers, PERGE! Save The Date! The Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner Is To Be Held: Friday, September 27, 2019 At The Apothecary (Same Location As Last Year) With Keynote Speaker: Clark Robinson '82 S Archon President The Weekend of Sept. 27: Open House at Lambda Nu from 4-5pm Tailgate in lot 12 for the football game (GBR!) \r\nPHSRT STD Lambcis Nu uraduate Association U.S. POSTAGE PAID 16950 Wright Plaza Ste 127 OMAHA, NE PERMIT NO. 1359 Omaha, NE 68130 T2**413*ALL FOR AADC 68 ERIC J. DRUMHELLER 3510 SHORE CT LINCOLN NE 68502-5227 Useful Links To Keep Up With Lambda Nn Using the camera app on your phone, scan over these QR codes for quick access to useful websites! Lambda Nu Twitter Account CEDARS Home for Children .■f United Service Organizations (uso.org) '.H Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Nu (fiji.org)