TIGER FIJI yV^'iaTcinv An Update From Lambda's House Corporation Lambda Chapter's positive momentum continues to build. A new cabinet has taken establishing a new endowed fund to perpetuate the chapter's annual giving functions. office, new strength in our EGA is appearing, As Phil Heyde '72 reported his retirement as and the house corporation (HC) is taking on the challenges of refurbishing the chapter house—still beautiful after 45 years of life, but house corporation president in the last Tiger FIJI, Kit Lortz '62 and Doug Mitchell '70 stepped in as interim co-presidents. Phil contin ues to enthusiastically support the undergrads in substantial need of a renewed infrastructure. We can proudly report to alumni that Lambda is truly one of the strongest houses on campus. We take pride in stating that the chapter truly deserves the support of our Graduate Brothers. Momeittwn continues through changes ... Lambda's outgoing cabinet led the chap ter—with enthusiastic support from the mem bers—to continue its outstanding scholarship (boasting a 3.22 CPA this past spring semester) and its campus leadership in publications, stu dent organizations, sustainability issues, and both Greek and university relations. New lev els of accomplishment included an innovation in the chapter's approach to philanthropy. and continues as a HC member. Peter Fellegy, an undergraduate's parent who initiated in '05 and is a new EC member, coordinated the complete restoration of the 45year old second-floor bathrooms, a nearly $100,000 investment that was sorely needed and which will soon need to be replicated on the third floor. In the near future, the HC will more fully describe further restoration and improvement projects that will preserve the long-term viability of Lambda's chapter house. Eric Wolfe '04, our Purple Legionnaire, recently accepted employment as a Greek life coordinator at DePauw—a compliment to Lambda's capability to provide talented resources to the university—^which required his resignation as Purple Legionnaire. We eagerly look forward to his replacement and thank Eric for his ser\'ice to Lambda. ... and has returned to a leading position among DePauw Greek chapters. EIJI really is one of the very best houses on campus—^as agreed by many faculty and staff. Scholarship rank has remained within the top three living units for nine straight semesters. Diversity of members includes numerous inter national students and academic majors. Cost effectiveness has permitted house bills to remain equal to university housing levels. Sustainability is a leading issue on campus due to Lambda's undergraduates' leadership. Graduate Brothers, Lambda truly deserves your enthusiastic support! Doug Mitchell '70 and Kit Lortz '62 House Corporation Co-Presidents Building Community, Raising Funds, Feeding Hogs What do a coliseum, a cannibal, and a De Pauw paw print have in common.' They were all winning jack-o'-lantern designs in Fiji's firstever philanthropic pumpkin-carving contest. Traditionally, Pumpkin Bash involves sledgehammered pumpkins, competitive pie- from the local Walmart. The results were sur prisingly beautiful. Freshman Hoang from Vietnam set the endurance record. Over two hours, he careful ly carved his first jack-o'-lantern—a pirate, complete with a bandana and eye patch. The three carving champions—selected by a poll of passersby—^were invited to President Brian Casey's home to showcase their creations on his front steps for Halloween night. Many thanks to Mr. Perkins for donating nearly 100 pumpkins to the cause. After the eating, apple bobbing, hot cider, and a blazing fire in the backyard. This year, we added an all-day pumpkincarving event in the middle of campus to boost our proceeds and our presence bash, we returned the oblit erated pumpkin guts to the Perkins Family Farm so that they could feed them to their hogs. With the help of Mr. Perkins, sorority and frater as a creative, community- nity donors, and the time building group. From 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., friends, university staff, teaching assistants, interna tional students, Greeks, and labor of many chapter independents, first-time carvers, and pumpkinsculpting veterans all showed up outside East College to jab orange gourds with flimsy knives members, we earned over $800 for the Red Cross. Lambda FIJI is pressing on to build our traditional phi lanthropies in ways that bridge campus divides and strengthen the DePauw and Greencastle communities. Left to right: Taylor Gantrii 'II, Drlando Ramirez '/3, Karl Wert '12, and Avery Archer '/1 man the carving table during Pumpkin Bash. Taylor Cantril'11 LAMBDA CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA ^ WINTER 2010-'ll \r\nLambda Chapter Sees Increase in Soccer Appreciation and Activity It seems that soccer fever has migrated from South Africa to Lambda FIJI. This is not to say that every brother has become a hooligan or that one constantly hears vuvuzelas blaring through the halls, but there is definitely increased excitement about the sport. Some brothers, such as Matthew Hellman '13 and Kyle Gough '13, just recently discovered an interest in "the beau tiful game," as it's almost unanimously referred to around the world. "I got really into soccer during the World Cup last summet, but I find it hard to stay interested when the games aren't on a national level," says Hellman, expressing a common problem for those not following domestic premier soccer leagues. Other brothers, including Ashwin Upasani '12 and Reid Conner '13, already A Report From the Chapter President The summer and fall have been a busy and fruitful time for Lambda FIJI. At the 162nd Annual Ekklesia, Lambda won honors for the Brightman Trophy for outstanding graduate relations, the Owen Cup for outstanding scholarship, the Zerman Trophy for outstanding extracurricular participa tion, and the John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award. At this year's Greek God • and Goddess competition, the which raises money for the International Red Cross. In total, Lambda FIJI was able to raise over $800 for its philanthropic causes. The chapter has also been up to a few other things. The brothers of Lambda made a journey to Lexington, Kentucky, in September to visit Phi Gamma Delta's International Headquarters and learn about the history of the fraternity. We hope to make this trip an annual event so that the brothers can be reminded of the brothers showed off their dance moves and earned a third-place finish. At Alpha Chi Omega's annual "Ring Sing" philanthropy and Monon Bell pep rally, FIJI (along with teammates Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Chi)took first place larger organization we are a part of. Also, the chaptet has created a parentrelations committee with the hope of Lambda has been actively pursuing philanthro bringing back active involvement with our parents and the Parents Club. We hope to continue these successes and build upon them as we move into another semester under new leadership. It has been a py. This fall, we hosted our annual Bark-B-Q philanthropy, and raised money for the Putnam excited to see what is in store for us in the future. County Humane Society. Pumpkin carving was an added event to our annual Pumpkin Bash, Avery Archer 'II, President overall. In addition to winning many accolades. blessing to serve the chapter, and I am truly possessed a great love of the sport, specifical ly for the English premier team Liverpool. They frequently stream soccer games online, as local cable options rarely show soccer matches. Upasani's room even contains large posters of his favorite players. Watching soccer isn't the only way to appreciate the sport, however. Taylor Cantril Excelling in Arguments and Friendships Lambda FIJI made an impact this year on DePauw's especially successful Ethics Bowl team. The two teams contained a total of four broth competition rolled around, creating pros and cons for cases had become second nature. This is where the benefits of Ethics Bowl emerge. When facing any argument in life, the ability to simultaneously understand an argu Maddocks'11 have been playing soccer every ers—Robert Steele '11, Alex Lopatka '12, Kyle Gough '13, and Alex Landreville '13—out of 12 members. And DePauw distinguished itself Friday for the past month at the sports park across the entire region. invaluable. After spending hours upon grueling in Greencastle. "Soccer is fast and fun," said Brauer. "It's the perfect counterweight to a week spent in class and really inclusive, espe cially the way we play. Anyone can come and have fun." Many brothers also compete by playing FIFA on either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 video game consoles, a trend certainly not new to the Lambda house. Ethics Bowl is a debate-style competition in which two teams of five present and critique cur hours with these brothers, 1 found myself becoming hard and fast friends with them,great rent ethical topics. First, the case is presented by ly valuing their comments and critiques. '11, Matthew Brauer '11, and Andrew one team for seven minutes. The two teams then critique each other's presentations, and then the judges ask questions and score the teams based on their performance. ment and come up with a counter-argument is After the dust had settled on November 6 at Marian University's regional Ethics Bowl com petition, DePauw had claimed the second-place spot and secured a team for the national compe The hard work comes in the preparation, which is where our team shined this year. For tition this spring in Cincinnati. Lambda FlJIs brothers who coach youth soccer teams for two hours every day for nearly two months, the ship, knowledge, morality, and excellence of Phi the Putnam Gounty Youth Soccer League. two Ethics Bowl teams would meet and discuss Gamma Delta. During a given semester, anywhere from five their cases extensively. By the time the actual More noteworthy is the mimber of to 10 brothers voluntarily give up their Saturday mornings to serve as coaches and mentors to young athletes in Greencastle. While coaching satisfies the house philan thropy requirement, the real joy comes from seeing the children gain an appreciation for the game and have fun doing so. Soccer fever is contagious. It's tough to say whether the recent soc cer fervor is a temporary phenomenon, rid ing off the excitement of the 2010 World Gup,or if the interest is real and will grow in the coming semesters. I suppose only time will tell. Until then, play on! Cierard Pannekoek'11 continue to do their part to represent the friend Alexander Landreville '13 FIJIs Receive Academic Awards Several Lambda FlJls were recognized at the Academic Awards Convocation on May 24, 2010. Peter Schamber '10, Luke Beasley '10, Ian Boyd '10, Adam Brok '10, and Matt Brauer '11: Phi Beta Kappa. Ashwin Upasani '12: Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honorary. Ashwin is current ly studying at Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Tennessee. Avery Archer '11: O.H. Smith Scholarship for demonstrating exceptional ability and WINTER 2010-'ll'DEPAUWFIJ1.COM potential in physics. Alex Lopatka '12: Hugh Richard Ciault Memorial Fund Scholarship for activities in sci ence, civic, and university affairs. Alex is active in the DePauw Environmental Policy Project and sustainability initiatives. Noc Flores '11: Percy L. Julian Scholarship in Science. Scott Kissick '10: Pi Delta Phi National French Honorary. (contmued on next I'cige) \r\nMARK YOUR CALENDARS The annual Norris Pig Dinner is scheduled for April 9, 2011. We'll contact you with more information as the event nears; hope to see you there! Athletes Compete Around the Country Our FIJIs have been successful both in the classroom and in their athletic pursuits. Plenty of brothers get excited each week to play racquetball, basketball, soccer, and football together. With our decisive Little 5 victory a few years ago,interest in cycling has exploded in the house and spurred many brothers ro strap on a helmet and some shoes to explore Greencastle, Fillmore, Fleritage Lake, Cloverdale, and other nearby places. Despite sending Cameron Gindap '10 and Chris Alonzi '11 to the hospital early in the Little 5 race this spring after a brutal crash, and even after other large crashes during the race that prevented DaGd Good '10, Noe Flores '11, and Alex Lopatka '12 from finishing, FIJI ended David Garrett '13 competes in the pole vault. strong, with Matthew Valeriane '10 placing sec ond in the criterium race. Our varsity ath letes, fortunately, fin ished their seasons less painfully than our cyclists. The spring 2010 track team included broth ers Robert Steele '11, David Garrett '13, and Henty Dambanemuya '13. DePauw placed second in the conference meet; Steele placed third in the 200m, and first in the 400m and long jump events in his third all-conference meet. Garrett placed second in the pole vault in his first all-conference performance. This fall, Nathan Kober '12 and David Garrett '13 were pivotal members of the crosscountr)' team. DePauw placed second this year, and both Kober and Garrett made the confer Right: Robert Steele '11 ii'ith his 2010 Robert Steele's first-place performance in the SCAC long jump. ence ream and traveled to San Antonio, Texas, while Kober also made the regional team. SCAC track-and- field medals. Alex Lopatka '12 FIJIs Receive Academic Awards (continued from previous page) Becker Fellow Award for ITAP. Matthew Welch 'll: Gertrude and G.D. Corey Klec '11: William Wallace Carson History Scholar; also elected to Phi Alpha Theta Crain Foundation Award for maximizing use of the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media; editor-in-chief. The DePauw student National Honor Society in History. Chao Zhu '12: Samuel L. Westerman Fellowship for Community Outreach with the newspaper. Andrew Maddocks '11: Gertrude and G.D. China Connection. Crain Foundation Award and DeWitt Wallace- Andrew Porter '10: Senior showcase presen tation for Science Research Fellows program in computer science; also recognized for achieve Readers Digest Print Journalism Award (as managing editor of The DePauw). Andrew will be editor-in-chief of The DePauw for this spring ments in music. semester. Ian Boyd '10: Senior showcase for Science Research Fellows; John Ricketts Prize in physi cal chemistry; elected to Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society; Jo.seph F. Gillespie Fellowship in Health .Sciences. Ian is now in medical school at the University of Cincinnati. Alex Turco '10: Photography editor and photographer. The DePauw., Gertrude and G.D. Crain Foundation Award; Media Fellows grad Peter Schamber '10: Senior showcase in clas sical studies, Robert J. Thomas Outstanding Senior .Science Award in Ciomputer Science, and uate. Michael Shropshire '10: Gertrude and G.D. Crain Foundation Award. Nathan Kober '12: Katherine Cox Hoover Scholarship for outstanding character, leader ship, and special talents in extracurricular activities as a sophomore. Aaron Dicker '10: Robert O. Weiss Speaker of the Year Award for intercollegiate debate and forensics competition. Robert Steele '11: recognized for intercolle giate Ethics Bowl team achievements. Sam Holley-Kline '12: Margaret Noble Lee Public Speaking Award. Also,Jared Norman '12 is choral director at Gobin United Methodist Church on campus. Jared has been a choir participant since the first week of his freshman year and was a section leader last year. Jared said, "Being a choral music education major, it made the most sense to get some experience with directing a choir. I love using my talents for my religious beliefs," and this is "a great opportunity and a great experience." Jared is very active in DePauwCapella and theatre productions at DePauw. He is currently recruitment and rush chairman for Lambda. DEPAUWF1JI.COM ^ WINTER 2010-'ll \r\nGRADUATE BROTHER NEWS Carlisle E. Parker '53 now receives e-mail at carpark911@comcast.net. Find Carl at 1340 Riverside Ln., Vero Beach, PL 32963. Robert K. Whipple '53 has moved to 4555 E. Mayo Blvd., Unit 3228, Phoenix, AZ 85050. Keep in touch with Bob via e-mail at azwhipple @me.com. "1 am very much alive and well," writes Jerry T. Williams '57. "1 underwent very serious spinalcord surgery and am now dependent on a walk er for life. But it has never crushed my spirit, despite all the pain it caused. My best to all from my era. I'm so very sorry to hear of the death of Bill Krueger '58." Say hello to Jake by writing to 1060 Amsterdam Ave., Apt. 211 A, New York, NY 10025. Don Goodwillie '61 reports, "1 put a big check on my 'bucket list' by boating a 200-pound tar pon while fishing with my son Trey on Father's Day. Retirement is great. I'm very impressed with the progress Lambda has made—good work!" Send greetings to 4324 Pond Apple Dr. (Jim graduated from Colorado College in 1963.) Contact him at 108 Sea Lily Ln., Ponte Vedra Beach, EL 32082; jimknpp@gmail.com. "I was recently nominated and selected as a finalist for the Miami-Dade County United Way Dorothy Shula Volunteer of the Year Award," reports Frederick Thomburg '63. "I was reelected as the chair of the Miami-Dade County Catch up with Michael W. Allee '71 at his new address: 5846 Hutton Ridge Rd., Maryville, TN 37801; or e-mail mallee49@bellsouth.net. "I checked out of Univar after 34 years to enjoy the Pacific Northwest," reports Alden C. "Al" Cummins '72. "I also keep a place in Chicago to Public School Audit Committee. It's the fourth- maintain those Midwestern roots!" Find him at largest school system in the United States, with 355,000 students and an annual budget of $4.5 billion. Though I'm retired, I serve on civic, char itable, and company boards. My biggest news is that I'm awaiting the arrival of my 12th grand 13157 Adair Creek Way, Redmond, WA 98053; child. Two of my sons are FIJls, with one at Lambda and another at the University of Vermont. (The other two sons are Phi Delts.)" Drop "Buck" a line at 10005 NW 52nd Ten, Miami, EL 33178; mrfpt@aol.com. Write to Robert B. Holland '65 at his new e-mail address—hollandr31@msn.com—or send "snail cumminsal@hotmail.com. Michael D. Ricks '78 has moved to 14515 Falls of Rough Rd., Falls of Rough, KY 40119. Keep in touch with him via e-mail by writing to michael.ricks@ky.gov. "I reconnected with my pledge brother, Jim Silkworth '88, at an Ascension Health Convocation," writes Curt R. Ward '88. "Jim is chief HR officer at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York,and 1 am physician for mail" to 1184 Mistwood Ct., Downers Grove, mation IE 60515. Indianapolis. Both facilities are Ascension facili Dave Elinshaw '67 writes, "I'm currently work ing with the Army on preparing units for deploy ment. We are enjoying our tour in Bavaria. We run into a FIJI now and then and exchange sto ries. All of them are 20-40 years younger than 1 am. Thanks for the great job on the Tiger FIJI." Keep in touch with him at CMR 415, Box 3001, saw me on stage at this convocation—it had been years since we last saw one another, since Doug Ingcrsoll's ('88) wedding. Anyway, Jim emailed me while 1 was on stage, and we were leader at St. Vincent Health in ties, but we didn't realize the connection until he N, Naples, EL 34119; dmgnap@aol.com. Jim Knapp (init. '59) writes, "1 retired from AT&T, Heidrick & Struggles, and as a business owner. I'm married, with six children and six grandchildren. Lambda Chapter set the stage for my future academic success by requiring selfdiscipline and a stick-to-it, can-do attitude." APO,AE 09114. able to find one another. Another testimony of '... not for college days alone.' Also, if any broth ers are interested in family medicine, contact me." Reach Curt at 265 Spring Dr., Zionsville, IN 46077; ckjkward@sbcglobal.net. Lambda FIJI Receives Advocacy Award Students in the North Shore area of Chicago are now more conscientious of their actions around their classmates, thanks to one Lambda Northern Suburban Special Education District, which is a nationally-acclaimed educational cen ter located in Highland Park, Illinois. According Matt Loftspring '05 completed in PhD in neuroimmunology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Matt will continue his studies at Cincinnati to complete his MD in 2013. Send congratulations to Matt at 3437 Graduate Brother—Rob Johnson to the NSSED's website, the district Traskwood Cir., Apt. D,Cincinnati, OH 45208; '90. Rob was recently awarded the Outstanding Advocate Award by the Northern Suburban Special "provides education that fosters acquisition and utilization of or e-mail mloftspring@depauw.edu. Andrew Porter '10 writes, "1 hope all is well at Lambda!" Stay in touch with him at 1510 Royal Gold Dr., Columbus OH 43240; porter. grams in several schools in the knowledge and skills, meaningful and satisfying interactions with other people ... and lifelong, healthy lifestyles." Brother Johnson has done a North Shore area of Chicago. tremendous service to his commu Education District (NSSED) Foundation. Brother Johnson won the award for his outreach pro nity and to the students at these These programs focused prima rily on educating students about the use of the words "retard" and "retarded (referred to by the NSSED Foundation as the "R words") and how they can negatively affect stu dents with disabilities. Three of the 18 schools participating in the NSSED Foundation received three fortunate schools. Through his continued work, more students are becoming aware of their actions and how they can affect those around them. He has done an exemplary job of demonstrating our core values to those around him through his work. a visit from Brother Johnson. The NSSED Foundation is a division of the fI^ I I \ T r fx J- A TTX rI I I -L-" Ax. A J A. andrewsteven@gmail.com. AD ASTRA James A. Felts '43 Harold H. Negley '44 Thomas V. Loveday '59 Stephen Shapiro '13 published regularly by Lambda (.hapler of Phi(,amma Delta. News, photographs, and changes of address are welcomed and encouraged at all times and should be sent to Alumni Records Office, Lambda C.hapter of Phi C,amma Delta, P.O. Bo.x 11)2, (,reencastle. IN 46111-1)102. \r\nstay connected through... Tiger FIJI M Name Nickname Init Yr.. Grad Yr._ , Ql This is new information. Home address Country. Home phone number Home e-mail address. 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