Delta Upsilon - University of Kansas

Page 3 Delta upsilon Alumni News On April 21, a 1970s reunion was held at Merchants Pub in Lawrence; pictured, from left, are David Rayl '78, Reed Dillon '79, Bill Shea '79, Bob Holt '83, Steve Ballou '76, John Esau '78, Mark Jabara '77 (back), Nick Michale '77 (yellow shirt), Jeff Roth '76 (back), Doug Stark '78, Kent Ferguson '83, Eric Voth '77 (back), Clayton O'Connor '80 (middle), Mike Lytle '79, Grant Kaufman '92, and Marc Sherrell '77. W hile the Chapter remains on reorganization for the 2017 academic year, I am thrilled to promote our new executive leadership and DU International-based new member process for this year. As always, recruitment is one of the most important aspects of the Chapter; we have 20 new members for this fall and are looking to add eight to 12 more in the spring. This year, the executive team and new members decided to move in a week before school started. This served as a head start at receiving volunteer hours, planning out the semester, accommodating the new members to campus, preparing the house for the rest of the members, and getting to know each other through cookouts and competitions. AIMING FOR INCREASED GPA Academically, as a Chapter we are pushing to achieve a 3.25 GPA. This will be done through study hours, grade checks (led by scholarship chairmen), Delta Upsilon Begins Year with 20 New Members Chapter Hosts Hurricane Relief Philanthropy New members enjoy a nice dinner at Free State Brewery and night on the town in Lawrence with Mom Kandyce during our first week. Mom Kandyce has many years of experience and was previously the housemother for a sorority at UCLA and also Delta Gamma at the University of Kansas. She has been a huge help and a great addition to the DU family this year, and all of the members are looking forward to making new and long-lasting memories with her throughout her time with us. (Continued on page 4) Lynn Miller '59 became a serious painter and writer after retiring from a faculty position at Temple University. "I've had what feels like a new career, even if it doesn't pay the rent," Lynn said. He's had exhibitions at a number of local and regional galleries and published a work of fiction, as well as two non-fiction books. He's now at work co-authoring a history of French influence in Philadelphia. "I've been a Philadelphian for nearly 50 years, which accounts for why all my recent writing has something to do with this city," he said. See www.lynn-miller.net and www.aabc.com for details. E-mail: lynnm3@comcast.net Larry Burke '61 is returning to Lawrence after 49 years in Dodge City, Kan., to be closer to his two daughters and seven grandchildren. He was recognized last November at the KU-ISU football game for his military service as a rifle company commander and staff officer with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam during 1966-67. This was part of KU's Salute to Service program. "Very gratifying to receive a standing ovation from 30,000 people. It is wonderful of KU to have this program recognizing veterans," Larry said. Larry and his wife, Sonja, have three children: Kelly, Kisa, and Beau. E-mail: burkelarry@sbcglobal.net David Bouda '68 is a talented physician born and raised in Omaha, Neb. He attended KU on a football scholarship and graduated from Kansas University Medical School. He is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and quality assurance utilization review, and he is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has practiced oncology for 33 years and co-founded Your Weight Loss for Life in 2010. During his career, David has also been a senior vice president for a health insurer, a chief medical officer for an integrated hospital system, and a chief medical officer for two national oncology consulting firms. He was the creator of the integrated medicine program and the lifestyle enhancement center while at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. David is a retired USAF medical officer and a former assistant medical director for Ortho Biotech, a Johnson and Johnson company. He has recently completed a 31-month engagement to create a cancer program and facility for Midwest Cancer Care at a Kansas City hospital. He was the medical director of oncology services. He has published a book, Facing Cancer Together-The Five Steps. David and his wife, JoAnn, have two children, William and Tamara. E-mail: dbouda12@cox.net Steve Tippin '72 was awarded the prestigious Humanitarian Aid Sol Habla Bowl for his lifetime of work in rural Mexico by the Medical Society. Steve, who was encouraged to visit Mexico by mentor Larry Scott '70, was shocked by the poor hygienic conditions he encountered. He experienced serious health issues himself during a visit to Mexico in 1972 but was nursed back to health by locals. Steve returned to rural Mexico dozens of times in the ensuing years, and his work in educating the people of the region had a profound impact on community health. In 2001, he created the T-20 Foundation, which funded a new community health center. The legend over the center's entry—Sigan Adelante - Sigan Sin Migo—honors Steven's heartfelt wish that his work continue even as he retires: Go ahead - go without me. Steve and his wife, Nancy, live in Fort Collins, Colo., and have two children, Brooke and Ashley. E-mail: stevetippin@comcast.net Paul Miller '76 retired from Hallmark Cards after 37 years. For the last 29 years, he has lived in Colorado. He keeps busy with church work, hiking, and reading history. Paul welcomes all brothers to his home in Castle Rock, where he lives with his spouse, Mickey. They have three children: Paul, Emily, and Kurt. E-mail: pmiller5172@yahoo.com

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