Sigma Phi Epsilon - Florida International University

retreats that included leadership and team-building activities, the brothers participated in goal-setting sessions. Our calendar provides a strong support for brotherhood with several retreats during the spring semester. We had three Sigma Rites of Passages, three Phi Rites of Passages, and four Epsilon Rite of Passages during 2014. The number of members in the brother mentor challenge within the Chapter has increased significantly and leaders within the chapter continue to rise. As we look forward to the remainder of 2015, all of our actions work toward our ultimate goal of bringing a Buchanan Cup to Florida Nu by 2017. We are confident in our Chapter's ability to perform, and with the leadership of the executive board, this is a feat we feel can be achieved by providing the best experience for our members. We look forward to the upcoming year to achieve our vision of taking Florida Nu to new heights. In Brotherly Love, Stefan Bahad '16 Chapter President president.flnu@gmail.com / (305) 915-6203 developing our 365-day recruitment plan. During the fall semester, even while on social probation, the Chapter brought in 33 members! A recruitment number this high hasn't been achieved since fall 2012. After extending 22 more bids during the recent formal spring recruitment, the chapter once again boasts over 110 members. buIldIng balanced men After a very successful semester without traditional social events, the Chapter realized that balanced programming was the way to go. Our spring social calendar will be as strong as ever with mixers with many of the eight sororities on campus. We will also host our signature socials events this spring, followed with the annual SigEp Silver Knight Ball being held in the Florida Keys. We've committed to making sure those social functions are still fun but follow solid risk management practices so they are safe for all participants. We will also have a strong balance of community service events, philanthropy events, educational events, and events where we connect with the alumni. brotherhood and development During the fall semester, an emphasis was placed of the development of members and the Chapter's brotherhood. After successful Chapter The fall 2014 Sigma class after the Phi Rite of Passage with their Sigma coordinators, Philip Koenig '15 and Chris Guzman '15. Florida Nu Dedicated to Achieving New Heights (Continued from page 1) the Florida nus page 2 T om Jelke '90 was extremely involved as a student at FIU. Aside from being SigEp president, he was a peer advisor, founding member of Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, school mascot, Homecoming king, and SGA vice president. Tom transferred that passion for university engagement to his current business. Tom's company, T. Jelke Solutions, is a consulting firm that provides strategic planning, independent research, training, and assessment to universities, student organizations, non-profits, and fraternity/sorority communities and headquarters. He has used his talents to consult with over 250 campuses at a variety of universities and has also served as a faculty or staff member at four universities. Tom has been recognized as advisor or professional of the year by three different higher education organizations and associations and has served as the chairman of the Association of Fraternity Advisors foundation. He also sits on the Miami Parking Authority board of directors, as well as the Sigma Phi Epsilon Board of Directors. A ndy Señor Jr. '96 grew up surrounded by legends of Latin music and a family that earned a living in the entertainment industry. He studied theatre at FIU and the Public Theatre Shakespeare LAB. He made his professional debut as Angel in the Tony award-winning musical Rent and followed this role around the world, sharing his talents on stages in New York, London, Asia, and Los Angeles. Andy is now the artistic director for the District Stage Company in Miami. He has been on the big screen as well, with appearances in The Warriors (2005), Lola (2007), and Dummy (2002). His latest projects include assistant director for Fly and the Gloria Estefan musicals, which are both being developed for Broadway to be debuted in the spring. He is currently directing Rent in Havana, Cuba, and has posted some amazing pictures on his Facebook page. Two Florida Nus Named FIU Torchbearers Congratulations, Tom Jelke '90 and Andy Señor '96! Congratulations to both Andy and Tom on being so deservedly honored. If you are interested in attending the Torch Award Event and Gala on March 28, you can register and purchase tickets at fiualumni.com/torch.

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