Alpha Tau Omega - University of North Dakota

THE DELTA NEWS 7 A Vision for Posterity How Kyle Saner '14 Paid It Forward I n 2016, undergraduate member Kyle Saner '14 set out to develop a housing plan that would once more provide a home for the men of Delta Nu. According to Kyle, "We (Delta Nu) are the only Greek chapter at UND without housing, which impacts every aspect of our brotherhood." It was during his entrepreneurship 305 class that he found a solution to this problem. He was tasked with the assignment to develop a business model for a cause he is passionate about and, without question, he knew ΑΤΩ was going to be his focus. By the end of the spring 2016 semester, he compiled a 10-page plan for the initiative. Through mutual UND connections, he was put in contact with Jerry Van Eeckhout '62, who serves as a Center for Innovation board member and is a member of the North Dakota Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame and Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame. Kyle knew Jerry could help materialize this plan with his own alumni connections. Over the course of a year, Kyle revised his plan to include architectural renderings, analysis of the UND Greek community, housing market, Delta Nu membership forecast, and an alumni fundraising plan. He also started a GoFundMe page to secure funding to hire a professional fundraising firm to guide Delta Nu leaders. Even though Kyle graduated in 2017 with degrees in criminal justice and sociology, he stays involved with Delta Nu as a member of the Board of Trustees. His actions reveal the deep-rooted values all ΑΤΩ members hold in high regard: leadership, brotherhood, and an unyielding entre- preneurial spirit. "UND currently ranks in the top 25 schools in the U.S. for innovation according the U.S. News and World Report. This distinction has developed over generations of UND students and alumni as a result of the 'can do' attitude of students who attend the University. This attitude has been nur- tured over the last 30 years by the UND Center for Innovation and Foundation, which supports students and faculty in entrepreneurial studies and startup companies," said Jerry. Thanks to members, such as Kyle, the chapter will continue to stand as a testament to this drive for future generations, and it's up to Delta Nu brothers to maintain the vision of The Return to 3000 University Avenue. Whether through an investment of time or financial resources, Delta Nu wants you to be a part of this historic capital campaign. With your support today, ΑΤΩ will remain a beacon of leadership, brotherhood, and the entrepreneurial spirit for decades to come. "UND currently ranks in the top 25 schools in the U.S. for innovation according the U.S. News and World Report. This distinction has developed over generations of UND students and alumni as a result of the 'can do' attitude of students who attend the university. This atti- tude has been nurtured over the last 30 years by the UND Center for Innovation and Foundation, which supports students and faculty in entrepreneurial studies and startup companies." Alumni updAte CHAPTER ETERNAL William W. Halverson '50 passed on to Chapter Eternal on September 5, 2017. Franklin J. Bavendick '52 passed on to Chapter Eternal on March 8, 2018. Hartley Brown '58 passed on to Chapter Eternal on July 14, 2017, in Grand Forks, N.D. Hartley was a Morse code/radio man in the U.S. Navy before being medically discharged. After serving his country, he graduated from the University of North Dakota and received his master's from VanderCook School of Music. He married his wife, Sally, in 1955, and they had four children: Wendell, Jolene, Brad, and Melanie. ALUMNI NEWS Rodney Johnson '47 was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his service as a psychiatrist in charge of the bravo team from January 17 to March 22, 1991. Brigadier General Michael D. Strong III stated, "His dedication to duty, knowledge and expertise has contributed to an exceptionally prepared section that mobilized and deployed to southwest Asia in support of operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His noteworthy individual efforts coupled with the unit's collective achievements clearly demonstrated a high level of readiness. Lieutenant Colonel Johnson's outstanding performance of duty exemplifies the great traditions of the 332D medical brigade and the United States Army." Kirk Smith '50 married Mary Joan Bushaw at St. Joseph's Catholic Church is Oslo, Minn., in 1960. He served as a North Dakota district judge from 1963 to 2000. Kirk and Mary Joan have three children, Ellen Marie, Thomas, and James Edward, as well as many grandchildren. E-mail: kirkandjoan@gmail.com William H. C. Brown '58 completed 24 years of service as a director of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water), a governmental agency that provides about a third of the total water supply to Northeastern Colorado. The agency brings the water from the Colorado River on the west slope of the Rocky Mountains to the plains of Colorado's east slope. Bill lives in Fort Collins, Colo. E-mail: billandruthb@comcast.net Terry Devlin '62 served 20 years with the Army and then 16 years as division counsel for Litton Industries, Inc. E-mail: tdandmutti@bellsouth.net David Jensen '62 safely made it through Hurricane Irma. E-mail: dvdnesnej@aol.com E. Dean Schroeder '64 is a psychologist and has lived in Cheyenne, Wy., for over 40 years. E-mail: bcwyoming@yahoo.com Thomas Marsden '65 has run an investment advisory business in Fargo, N.D., since 1978. His wife, Nancy, passed away in 2012; his children, Patrick and Katie, live in Fargo. Tom plays golf when time permits and recorded his first hole-in-one this year. He follows the Sioux football and hockey programs religiously and is still a Burro at heart. He also pulls for the Vikings and the Titans. E-mail: thmars@gmail.com David Bailly '72 has been an active alumnus the past 45 years, as a national officer for 14 years, alumni board member for 30 years, and founder and president of the ATΩ Foundation for UND during the colony years. He was an honored alumnus at the Delta Nu rechartering. David has been a tax and business attorney for 41 years and has served the BPO Elks fraternal organization for 41 years and now is part of the National Legal Counsel. He has been married for 38 years to his wife, Jan, who is an interior designer. They have two daughters. Mark Rios '73 was a captain for the United States Army both active duty and reserve. He also served with the North Dakota National Guard. (Continued on page 8)

• Cover