PHI GAMMA DELTA IMPORTANT DATES: Ace of Diamonds S P R I N G Passover September 10 2 0 0 8 S E P T E M B E R 1 , 2 0 0 8 Graduates welcome UE Class of 2008 Election Day November 4 Pig Dinner March 28, 2009 UE Greek Reunion April 17, 2009 On May 17, 2008, 11 men left the comfort of college behind and entered the professional world. The spring 2008 Phi Gam graduates of the University of Evansville are an eclectic group, with degrees from the School of Education, the School of Business, and the School of Physical Therapy. They have been groomed for success through coursework and the leadership oppurtunities afforded to them through their careers in the Fraternity. While the undergrads are losing these men and their considerable skills, we graduates are gaining their talents, and we hope we can utilize them to improve both the chapter and our graduate organizations. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Graduates wel1 come UE Class of 2008 Pig Dinner 2 State of the Chapter 4 From Left to Right: Adam, Geoff Keller, Stuart Rose, James McDaniel, Ray Baker, Jeff Bennett, Jason Wallers, Jeremy Buente, Todd Ebright and Dave Knox James McDaniel Mechanical Engineering Current Occupation: Nuclear Engineer at Sargent & Lundy in Chicago Jason Wallers Business Administration/Marketing Next step: Post-doctoral internship in Washington D.C. Dave Knox Business Administration Current Occupation: Procurement coordinator @ Quality Craft Construction in Dale, IN. Ray Baker Special Education Career Plans: Special Education teacher in Chicago, IL. Continued on Page 2 \r\nPAGE 2 May Weddings • Alex Kramer (Evansville 2005) and his wife Jana. • Kenton Hargis (Evansville 2006) and his wife Anna. • Tom Topper (Evansville 2004) and his wife Mandy. June Weddings: • John Worthington (Evansville 2005) and his wife Jaclyn. July Weddings: • Matt Snodgrass (Evansville 2005) and his wife Dria. • Kevin Hay (Evansville 2006) and his wife Kathryn. Graduates Jeff Bennett Physical Therapy Next Step: Pursuing a doctorate in P.T. at UE. Brandon Reynolds Archaeology/History Next Step: Graduate school at the University of Nevada – Reno. Geoff Keller Political Science Favorite FIJI Memory: Putting a kiddie pool in my room and throwing pool parties. Jeremy Buente Elementary Education/Special Education Current Occupation: Teaching at Delaware Elementary in Evansville. Todd Ebright Electrical Engineering Current Occupation: Guest Engineer with Yazaki Corporation in Columbus, OH. Adam Gladfelter Electrical Engineering Current Occupation: Electrical Engineer for KJWW Engineering Consultants in Rock Island, IL. Stuart Rose Computer Engineering Favorite FIJI Memory: Going to Stockwell’s after the 2008 Pig Dinner with a group of around 40 grads. Great Time Had by All at Pig Dinner Cambridge Country Club was once again the scene of reminiscing about the good ole days of university life, and of celebrating our shared bonds of brotherhood. The Epsilon Iota chapter held its annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner in late February. The event was widely recognized among the attendees as a rousing success. Brothers returned to Evansville from their homes in Indianapolis, Louisville, Washington D.C., Chicago, and many other distant locations to commemo- rate our fraternal link forged in our university years. In his capacity as master of ceremonies, Kyle Korkhouse (Evansville 2003) kicked off the evening with a few jokes and stories. Coupled with the nearby bar, his jovial attitude kept everyone cheerful throughout the night. In this po- Peter Hanscom (Evansville 2010) and Jesse Miller (Evansville 2010) leave their mark on the beaches of Valencia, Spain. ACE OF DIAMONDS \r\nSPRING 2008 PAGE 3 Pig Dinner litical year, it seems Brother Korkhouse is running for a permanent role as the Pig Dinner MC. Not only did Brother Korkhouse get to entertain the crowd with his anecdotes, he also had the honor of introducing this year’s keynote speaker, Ed Gabe (Hanover 1990). Brother Gabe serves as the Ritualist of the fraternity, but his speech did not dwell on Phi Gam secrets or history. Instead, he discussed the values that the ritual imparts, and implored the assembled brothers to utilize them in their daily lives, thus enriching themselves, the fraternity, and the people around them. Our sincere thanks go to Brother Gabe for taking the time to speak to us and for his valuable insights. Perhaps the most surprising occurrence of the evening was the undergrads finally learning how to roast a pig. Past attempts have ended with the animal reduced to ash or held together with aluminum foil. Neither of these incarnations have exactly inspired confidence in the Phi Gam’s more long in the tooth, but this year, the pledges carried out a beautiful, professional looking roast pig. As the eldest FIJI in attendance, Neil Goodman (Iowa State 1962) had no problem giving this year’s pig a smooch on the snout. Scott Gurgol (Evansville 2003) was presented with the Graduate Brother of the Year Award by the undergrad chapter for his work with the new Board of Chapter Advisors. Brother Gurgol has Sean Riley (2005) finds a common interest with his son Braden repeatedly opened his home in Louisville to the undergrads for retreats or social gatherings. After Brother Korkhouse made us laugh for the last time and another Pig Dinner ended, many brothers gathered at Stockwell’s, a small bar on Evansville’s east side, and continued the night’s festivities. A great time was had by all in attendance. “Barack Obama One house, one spouse.” -Joe Weist Lastly, to all you exiles far away, it is our sincere desire that you will be able to attend future Pig Dinners, and celebrate our brotherhood with those of us fortunate enough to live within a few hours of Evansville. Certainly, in this time of high fuel costs, your absence is understandable, but still unfortunate. Hopefully, we will all see you next year. (L to R) Rob Smith (2003), Bobby Schmidt (2003), Shane Setnor (2005), an unidentified kid, and Joe Setnor (2008) wait for the garter to be thrown at Alex Kramer’s wedding. \r\nState of the Chapter Brothers, The Epsilon Iota chapter has just concluded the Spring 08’ semester and we’re quickly beginning to lay the foundation for our future accomplishments. I would first like to congratulate our recently graduated brothers as you welcome them into the graduate community. Their leadership and companionship will be missed in the coming year. The undergrads are prepared to dive into next semester’s recruitment with determination, passion, and desire. We just recently gathered in Evansville for our summer recruitment retreat, and the chapter is optimistic about our prospects on campus. Our Recruitment Chairman, David Reidford, is anxious to put all of our planning into action. Mark your calendars for the start of recruitment on September 13, ending with Passover on September 20. The chapter is very proud to inform you that after falling behind the other fraternities on campus in grades last fall, we have recaptured the highest male Greek GPA on campus for the spring semester. I take this as proof that the chapter can identify its weaknesses and adjust accordingly. I hope to take this step in the right direction and apply it to other aspects of the chapter, thus shoring up any problems that currently exist or may arise in the future. My personal goals for the chapter include raising over $10,000 Fraternity President Peter Hanscom dollars at Hot-Tub-o-Thon, continuing our strong IM traditions, independently improving the chapter house in amenities and cleanliness, introducing a new campus philanthropy during the first semester as a bookend to our immensely successful Hot-Tub-o-Thon, and ensuring that our brothers continue to dominate campus in every possible way. By promoting self accountability and the basics of brotherhood, I hope to bring the chapter back to its original foundation. Every new year presents its own unique challenges and opportunities, and this year will be no different. We’re looking forward to facing the future head-on. Graduate involvement will be crucial throughout this next year, and I look forward to your participation in the chapter’s successes. -Peter Hanscom, President Perge! Graduate Updates Engagements: • Nick Jones (Evansville 2007) and his fiancée Megan are engaged to be married in December. • Josh Zars (Evansville 2006) is now engaged to his fiancée Paige. Phi Gamma Delta 227 S. Lincoln Park Dr. Evansville, IN 47714 Visit Epsilon Iota on the web at www.fiji.evansville.edu “Not for college days alone.” Career Changes • Matt Snodgrass (Evansville 2005) accepted a new job with health care consultants Press Ganey and Associates. He is currently awaiting relocation. • Joseph Setnor (Evansville 2007) is currently employed with Monarch Beverages serving the Indianapolis surrounding area. Any other announcements can be sent to jk90@evansville.edu. They will be included in the next newsletter President Peter Hanscom ph41@evansville.edu Graduate Relations Chair: James Freeman jf115@evansville.edu