2016 Edition New House Improvements page 1 A Word from the President page 2 Presidential Cabinet page 2 Newly Initiated Brothers page 3 Lambda Nu Today Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New House Improvements  Glance at Recently Completed Projects  Peek into a Future Project The Chapter House increased its curb appeal this past school year with the addition of royal purple LED backlights behind new, bold letters. The old letters were professionally cleaned, powder coated, and placed at the top of the chimney on the rear of the house, facing south towards downtown Lincoln. Along with exterior improvements, the bomb shelter received a much needed paint job. Undergraduate brothers spent several days deep cleaning, prepping, and designing the new mural for the basement wall. Half of the design can be seen below, where “Phi Gam”, the Chapter letters, and the Fraternity’s founding year surround the diamond and star emblem. On the wall opposite this design, thin white stripes span from ceiling to floor, crisscrossing over a royal purple background to create a wall of diamonds. The Chapter House will be able to express its American and fraternal pride to all with the addition of a flagpole in the front yard, expected to be installed in the fall season. Look forward to seeing the American Flag waving high with the flag of our Fraternity flying just below. The bomb shelter in the basement received a much needed paint job, now proudly emblazoned with our diamond emblem and surrounding text. New house letters backlit with neon royal purple are one of the few house improvement projects completed in the past year. Hats off to Nebraska Neon Sign Co. \r\n2 1 Lambda Nu Today Page 2 A Word from the President Lambda Nu’s Current President Discusses the Current State of the House and its Outlook for the Future I would like to begin by telling you a little about myself. I am currently entering my undergraduate senior year of studying Mechanized System Management in the College of Agricultural Resource Sciences. When I am not busy with studies or the chapter house, I enjoy spending my time outdoors with the Phi Gam Hunt & Fish Club or with the UNL-AIRE research program where I work with drones, specifically integrating drone technology into agriculture. Since being elected President and becoming more acquainted with the interworking of this house, I am even more proud to call myself a Phi Gamma Delta and more specifically, a part of the Lambda Nu Chapter. Throughout this spring term I have been amazed at how FIJI can provide incredible experiences and opportunities for its members that are not for college days alone- showing through these experiences what it truly means to be a Phi Gam. President: Preston Parmley 17’ From Top-Left, Clockwise: Treasurer: Cole Svoboda ‘17 Recording Secretary: Jake Richardson ’17 Corresponding Secretary: Erik Bruening ‘18 Historian: Jake Parker ‘18 I believe our Chapter is in a great place currently, because of the fantastic undergraduate leadership from all the officers who work vigorously to better the future of the house and the accomplishments do not stop there. We recently initiated a group of twenty-four outstanding freshman, brothers’ grades are steadily improving, we were winners of the homecoming float this past fall, and were recognized with several other championship wins and runner-ups within our intramural involvement. Our constant graduate brother support still plays a vital role in our chapter’s success and future. Undergraduate brothers are beyond appreciative of the un-matched graduate support and look forward to Pig Dinner and graduate events every semester. This upcoming school year we hope to improve all aspects of fraternal life. Some goals the cabinet and I will be working on this fall semester is to implement new scholarship policies to further improve grades of the chapter and to create new opportunities for members to become more involved of the house. I believe that being involved in this Fraternity brings experiences and opportunities that truly benefit its members for all days of their life, and getting more members involved in leadership and committees this Chapter will without a doubt continue to improve our chapter as a whole and individual growth. Should any graduate brother have advice, an idea, or just want to hear how the chapter is doing, please feel free to send me an e-mail or give me a call anytime. Once again I am honored to hold the position of Chapter President, and I look forward to a great fall semester with our new pledge class. As always, I am mighty proud to be a Phi Gam! Pergé! “Friendship, the sweetest influence.” \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 4 Welcome, New Initiates Congratulations to the Newest Class of Lambda Nu Undergraduate Brothers Rusty Barber ‘18 Omaha, NE Sam Hirsch ‘19 Omaha, NE Brett Renner ‘19 Bellevue, NE Erin Bourke ‘19 Omaha, NE Toller Hofer ‘19 Fremont, NE Will Ruffalo ‘19 Elkhorn, NE Cole Childers ‘19 Papillion, NE Tyler Johnson ‘19 Elkhorn, NE Josh Schiefelbein ‘19 Bellevue, NE John Curran ‘18 Omaha, NE Evan Kobler ‘19 Lincoln, NE Andy Scott ‘19 Papillion, NE Dillon Dugan ‘19 Elkhorn, NE Parker Newman ‘19 Omaha, NE Ross Vandemore ‘19 Charlotte, NC Tyler Gargano ‘19 Papillion, NE Zach Penrice ‘19 Omaha, NE Jack Westra ‘19 Elkhorn, NE Hudson Heiss ‘19 Omaha, NE John Pupkes ‘19 Wayzata, MN Zahler Zandt ‘19 Elkhorn, NE Tommy Heydorn ‘19 Chicago, IL Jordan Redler ‘19 Malcolm, NE Visit Lambda Nu Online The Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta can be found on Facebook. If you are not already registered with this social networking site, you will need to create a profile. Once that has been completed, the Lambda Nu Graduate Brothers page can be located by using the group search function. Graduates may also contact the Chapter at any time by emailing pgd@unl.edu. Follow Our New Social Media Accounts The Lambda Nu chapter is now being represented on Twitter and Instagram! Search “Phi Gamma Delta UNL” or use the @FIJILambdaNu name to find us. Save the Date The annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner will take place on Friday, September 16, 2016. “Not for college days alone.”