Sigma Phi Delta - University of Illinois

Spring 2024 Newsletter

Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity at the University of Illinois, Delta Chapter

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U nder the supervision of new House Manager Nate McGough '26, the semester once again started with a deep clean of the house. The old doors, having seen more than their fair share of wear and tear over the years, are in the process of being repaired/replaced. More pressing matters have arisen, though. House Maintenance The kitchen recently fell victim to a nasty trap backup, leaving an unpleasant mess that was promptly remedied. Some uninvited furry guests have also found their way into the house through gaps in the exterior walls, leading to a renewed effort to seal off any potential entry points. Rest assured, the house is being well cared for and will continue serving as a home away from home for years to come. Recent Events The house has hosted AΩΕ, AΞΔ, ΦΜ, and ΣΑ at social events this semester, continuing to develop our relationships with each sorority. In addition to joint events with other organizations, the house has also hosted the classics: blacklight and room parties. Both went incredibly well thanks to Vice Chief Engineer Ellis Irwin '26 and Social Chairmen Gavin Metzger '24 and Carter Smith '24 planning the events. Fraternal Progress The future of our brotherhood is looking bright. We have a chapter GPA of 3.41, which is not only higher than both the IFC and undergraduate male GPAs but also places us in the top 20 among all fraternities on campus. Not bad for the engineering house! Many brothers have been accepting internships and full-time offers at companies like Eli Lilly, Northrop Grumman, Caterpillar, Klayvio, John Deere, Burns and McDonnell, and The Aerospace Company. We wish our graduating seniors the best of luck in a world without Kam's. The executive board has focused on preparing for the future. While we have a graduating class of 10 seniors, which represents over 25% of our active chapter, we're thrilled to report a significant milestone: for the first time in three years, we are net positive in membership, having initiated 12 new brothers. This influx of fresh faces offsets the departing seniors and puts us on an excellent track to recover and grow our numbers. With a reinvigorated chapter comprised of a strong mix of experienced members and enthusiastic newcomers, Delta is poised to uphold its legacy and continue attracting quality individuals who embody our values. The future looks bright as we maintain this positive momentum. Fraternally, Hrishi Kini '25 Chief Engineer DELTA DISPATCH 3 Evan Coleman | evancc@illinois.edu Systems Engineering Evan Drew | eddrew2@illinois.edu Mechanical Engineering Lucas Duduit | lduduit2@illinois.edu Electrical Engineering Will Greene | willge104@gmail.com Aerospace Engineering Kent Lullo | kentl2@illinois.edu Civil Engineering Gavin Metzger | g.metzger@me.com Chemical Engineering Anthony Rihani | arihani2@illinois.edu Aerospace Engineering Alexander Romo | aromo20@illinois.edu Electrical Engineering Connor Schick | cschick3@illinois.edu Computer Engineering Carter Smith | cwsmith5@illinois.edu Computer Science CONGRATULATIONS, Graduating Seniors Expand membership numbers and continue growth. 1 Bring back aspects of the culture that have declined due to less active involvement. 2 Connect with other chapters to arrange more chapter visits and sororities for diverse social events. 3 Chapter Goals Strength in Numbers Strength in Numbers CHAPTER GROWTH AND UNDERGRADUATE SUCCESS Delta Chapter gathers for our semesterly chapter photo after returning from spring break. Brothers gather for a bonfire with the lovely mothers who came to visit for Mom's Weekend. From left: Brothers Luckett '26, Taylor '26, Greene '24, and Shin '23 enjoy rock climbing at the ARC.

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