Phi Delta Theta - Drake University

Fall 2016 Newsletter

Iowa Delta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at Drake University

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The Iowa DelTa RepoRT 2 M ichael Diedring '81 (#436) joined the brotherhood of Phi Delta Theta at Drake because he immediately felt comfortable with the attitude and outlook of the men he met there. Years later, he has made staying connected a priority, even after moving away from Iowa Delta and relocating in Europe. "I stayed a part of the brotherhood while at Drake because I enjoyed the camaraderie and the opportunity to do things together," Michael says. "I continue to support the brotherhood because it was a significant part of my positive experience at Drake, and I hope other young men will also have the opportunity." While Michael was attending Drake, he was proud to be an Iowa Delta and respected the achievements and accomplishments of older brothers in the chapter. Phi Delta Theta played a leading role in life at the university, and members had fun while contributing greatly to the community. Michael studied rhetorical speech and got involved in campus life, serving as co-chairman of the Drake Relays Committee, a student representative on the Drake Senate, and a member of the Student Activities Board. After graduating from Drake, Michael attended law school and practiced trade and commercial law in Boston and Washington, D.C. When the Berlin Wall fell, he was offered the opportunity to get involved in legal work overseas. Now, Michael lives in Europe and serves as the director of the European Programme for Integration and Migration, which is a funders' collaborative in Brussels, Belgium. "My time at Iowa Delta gave me the support, confidence, values, and maturity that I have taken with me during my entire professional career. I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin, and my experience at Drake and with Iowa Delta was instrumental in shaping my life and putting me on a solid professional career path." Although living in Europe has kept Michael from returning to Iowa Delta, he is very impressed by what he has seen from afar and stays in touch with his brothers. He is thankful for all of the members who have worked so hard to ensure the future of the chapter, and he is proud of the progress so far. Phi Delta Theta gave Michael mentors, friends, and opportunities, and he hopes to see that brotherhood continue. "My experience at Iowa Delta was instrumental in helping me to understand the value of friendship, professional networks, and the power of fundamental values, and put me on a path of professional achievement," Michael says. "I would not be the person I am today were it not for my experience at Iowa Delta and Drake University; I am extremely grateful to those brothers with whom I had the privilege of attending Drake." Michael lives in Lithuania with his wife, Jolanta. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, traveling, swimming, and rowing. His e-mail is mdiedring@yahoo.com. Why Staying Connected Is Important to Michael Diedring '81 (#436) Alumnus Reflects on Lessons Learned at Iowa Delta Welcome, New Members Tyler Barber '18* Urbandale, Iowa Riley Karpen '19 Stanchfield, Minn. James Khoruts '19 Plymouth, Minn. Bradley Laas '19 Lake Bluff, Ill. Andrew Olson '19 Roscoe, Ill. Jacob Reynolds '19 Sterling, Ill. Evan Sundermeyer '19 Chesterfield, Mo. *Former member of Missouri Eta Chapter CHAPTER OFFICERS President Trevor Matusik trevor.matusik@drake.edu Vice President Geoff Daley Recruitment Chairman Ben Williamson (651) 387-1627 benjamin.williamson@drake.edu Treasurer Mitch Kirby Phikeia Educator/Chaplain/ Chorister Kyle Grossmann Community Service Chairman Tyler Barber Scholarship Chairman Daniel Hong Risk Management Chairman Mike Lang Social Chairman Matt Malmberg Alumni Secretary Jacob Reynolds

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