Lambda Nu Today Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 2018 Spring-Summer Overview The Lambda Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta had a very busy spring semester. This semester, the chapter was busy planning the spring formal, spring philanthropy, parent’s day, updating Lambda Nu’s archives at Fiji headquarters, as well as writing an updated history of Lambda Nu. With all of the positive happenings this spring, the chapter and the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity as a whole lost a very valuable brother this year. N.W. Jerry Solomon passed away in March after a brief illness at the age of 90. Brother Solomon’s contributions to the chapter and national fraternity will leave a lasting and memorable legacy. Notable brother, Former Nebraska Governor and US Representative, Charles Thone, also passed away this spring at the age of 94. With this said, the chapter powered through the rest of the semester. N.W. Jerry Solomon 1928-2018 Nebraska Gov. and US Rep. Charles Thone 1924-2018 With a strong chapter GPA and the pledge class GPA of 3.4 the chapter stepped up to attain knowledge and academic excellence. Graduating seniors of the chapter accepted job positions at a variety of employers including Hawkins Construction, Fast Enterprises, and Sysnet Global Solutions. Connor Christensen, also a senior, was accepted to Wake Forrest Law College in North Carolina, with a near full ride scholarship. He was also offered a full ride from Nebraska Law as well. These Phi Gams have bright futures ahead of them. Continuing to skirt the university-imposed sanctions and suspension, the chapter continued our traditions and operations. The only hiccup the chapter had during the semester was the abusive harassment by the UNL and Lincoln, Police which attempted numerous times to gain entry to the chapter house as well as the freshmen’s dorm rooms unwarranted. The matter is being dealt with by graduate brothers, and the house board. Besides this, the chapter is proud to announce that we initiated 26 new brothers from the fall semester. The rush chairs also worked hard over the fall semester and winter break to rush a spring class with five pledges making grades, to be activated in the fall of 2018. With strong interest in the house from rushees and momentum in the chapter continuing from last year, the rush chairs expect to have a pledge class of at least 30 by the start of the fall semester. They have signed many pledges this summer already. Also, this summer, a delegation of grads and chapter officers made the trip to Texas for the Ekklesia. This Ekklesia was extra special as Nebraska graduate Clark Robertson (1982) was elected Archon President. With a productive semester the chapter continues to be strong and dedicated to upholding Phi Gam values. “Nothing Can Take the Place of Persistence.” \r\nPage 2 Lambda Nu Today Spring Philanthropy Chapter raises $1,600 for I’ve Got a Name This Spring our very own undergrad brother, Harrison Smith (2021, below in blue), promoted, performed, and brought in Spirix, an electronic dance music artist, for our spring philanthropy event. Many brothers, as well as other UNL students attended. The concert was held at The Royal Grove and raised a grand total of $1,600, to benefit I’ve Got a Name. I’ve Got a Name, is a Lincoln based organization that is dedicated to ending sex trafficking and related crimes. The organization does this by raising awareness and by supporting the victims of sex trafficking. Throughout the semester we worked closely with them during their the annual “No Girl for Sale: Walk for Freedom”, and represented the Lambda Nu chapter with our donation, volunteers and participants. Updating Archives and Lambda Nu History This spring brother Zach Penrice (2019) headed to Lexington, Kentucky for Phi Gam Archives Week to help update and maintain the extensive Lambda Nu collection. Even with one of the largest collections at headquarters, the chapter’s formal chapter history book has not been updated since at least the 1990’s. Zach, a Journalism and Broadcasting major, is in charge of updating and writing the history for future, current, and graduate brothers to learn from and enjoy. “More Phi Gam Less Self.” \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 3 100 Plus Years and Counting: Lambda Nu in 1918 Kansas City Spring Formal This spring, the brothers of Lambda Nu headed down to Kansas City for our annual 2018 spring formal. For the formal night of the weekend, the chapter reserved the Embassy Suite’s ballroom near the Plaza and had a good time with our dates. The next night the underclassmen took party buses to Lawrence, to explore the nightlife at KU, while the upperclassmen enjoyed KC’s Power and Light District. Spring formal was a nice break for the chapter before finals. \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 4 Welcome, New Initiates Congratulations to the Newest Class of Lambda Nu Undergraduate Brothers (Fall Pledge Class) Oscar Baird ‘21 Bellevue, NE Blake Hamel ‘21 Papillion, NE Adam Regan ‘20 Lincoln, NE Brady Blair ‘20 Elkhorn, NE Ben Hansen ‘21 Omaha, NE Alec Sanger ‘21 Elkhorn, NE Drew Borchers ‘21 Papillion, NE Joe Heavey ‘21 Omaha, NE Trevor Schleich ‘21 Austin, TX Trent Brown ‘21 Omaha, NE Jared Henderson ‘21 Omaha, NE Jack Simone ‘21 Omaha, NE Jeff Carpenter ‘21 Omaha, NE George Johnson ‘21 Elkhorn, NE Harrison Smith ‘21 Omaha, NE Hunter Christensen ‘21 Omaha, NE Jarret Mari ‘21 Fargo, ND Luke Srinivasan ‘21 Elkhorn, NE Jacob Dye ‘21 Omaha, NE Sam Nelson ‘21 Omaha, NE CJ Wright ‘21 Elkhorn, NE Diego Galvan ‘21 Bellevue, NE Jackson Peterson ‘21 Omaha, NE Joseph Ziegenhorn ‘21 Omaha, NE Tommy Gottschalk ‘21 Omaha, NE Hunter Poling ‘21 Omaha, NE Current Cabinet Cabinet elected for the 2018 Term: President Jordan Redler (Malcom NE, 2019), Treasurer Kyle Stevens (Omaha, NE, 2020), Recording Secretary Dillion Hike (Bellevue, NE, 2020), Corresponding Secretary Dayne Thomas (San Antonio, TX, 2020), Historian Nate Maher (Omaha, NE, 2020) House Manager Andy Scott (Omaha, NE, 2019) Save the Date th The 113 Annual Lambda Nu Pig Dinner will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018. NEW LOCATION: The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln, NE 68508. Hope to see many of you there! “Not for college days alone.” “Friendship, the sweetest influence.”