Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Connecticut

CONGRATULATIONS, New Alumni Save the Date 2022 Extravaganza Reunion Wickham Park, Manchester, Conn. Saturday, September 17, 2022 Noon to 5 p.m. It's always great to reconnect with brothers, so we hope to see you at our picnic in September! Please contact Will "Mook" Marvin '82 at wmarvin547@yahoo.com or Van Augur '20 speaconn@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to help. In the meantime, please enjoy our new and improved SPEaconn to stay up to date with Connecticut Alpha. We have many upcoming plans, including the discussion of participating in Conclave on odd years. The success of Sigma Phi Epsilon is largely due to the support of our dedicated alumni; we will soon begin our fundraising efforts again to support future programming to help our brothers develop into Balanced Men. We will provide more information at the fall picnic; we hope you'll join us! Brothers Tee It Up at the 2021 SigEp Open JOIN US AT OUR 2022 GOLF OUTING T hirty-two players gathered on September 19, 2021, at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington for a great day of golf with terrific weather. While there were many brothers rejoining us, it was also great to welcome some newcomers. Tim Johnson '87 let the big dog eat for the longest drive on hole #10; Ron Nault '84 put it closest to the pin on hole #4, as did Andy Fitzsimons '86 on hole #16. Brian "Brillo" Fitzgerald '83 led his team to the low team score and walked away with the coveted SigEp Green Jacket. Thank you to Tom Davies '85, Jim Donahue '86, Paul Langella '87, and Jim Moreno '86 for donating prizes. The 2022 SigEp Open will be held on September 18, 2022, at Tunxis Country Club. Anyone interested in attending the event or joining the group for a post-round dinner and drinks should RSVP no later than September 13 to Paul Summers '87 at paulsum06790@ gmail.com or (860) 309-5697. G SigEp at UConn Alumni k CT Alpha Alumni of Sigma Phi Epsilon Ä SPEaconn@gmail.com ) connecticut.sigep.org G @SigEpUConn Ð @sigep_uconn e @uconnsigep Thomas Acquista Connor Avallone Max Berman Zachary Briggs Stoney Brooks Brian Brown Ricky Cizeski Christopher Connolly Henry Glucksman Jonathon Intravaia Zachary Kelly Harry Kiesling Drew McClure Aiden O'Connor William Odell Corbin Quesnel Joshua Schlactus Alexander Steger Justin Surowiec Fred Torres Michael Waugh Joshua Waxman Sam Weist Reflecting on Ruck Reflecting on Ruck Highlighting the Benefits of the Leadership Institute I n June, I participated in the Ruck Leadership Institute in Richmond, Virginia. Ruck, as it is called, was an intense five-day program that challenged me to develop myself personally and as a leader. I was bought in on the first day and assigned to a group of 19 other SigEps from different chapters and backgrounds. We were challenged to dig deep and analyze who we really are, what our values are, and what kind of a leader we want to be. Each day was programmed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with little free time. It was exhausting, but looking back, it was all worth it. What I miss the most and what made the experience so great is the people. Those in my group were extraordinary individuals who were kind, empathetic, funny, intelligent, and unique in their own ways. We had such a short time together, but we quickly developed strong friendships. I know that I will stay in touch since we have already made plans to visit each other's schools. They made me laugh until I could not breathe and gave me great ideas for my chapter. Most importantly, they were some of the best friends I was blessed to have met. The majority of Ruck and its developmental process centered around the Student Leadership Practice Inventory. SLPI is a survey you complete about yourself while having others complete it based on their view of you to provide a 360° perspective of you as a leader and person. I realized many things that I need to work on and received praise on things that I already do well as a leader. SLPI was helpful in breaking down my leadership style and targeting areas of improvement while also helping me discover what I truly value in life and the kind of person I want to be remembered as. Above all, my biggest takeaway from Ruck is a commitment to a lifetime of service to the fraternity which has given me so much. SigEp has not only provided me with a complete college experience, but it has also set me up for life after college by teaching me interpersonal skills often not taught in a classroom setting. I left Ruck motivated to serve Connecticut Alpha and bring back what I learned to share with my chapter brothers. Ruck created a newfound love in me for the fraternity at the national level and inspired me to finish my term as president stronger than ever. The future is bright, and what a great day it is to be a SigEp. Fraternally, Ethan Lovallo '23 Chapter President

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