Sigma Nu - University of Washington

SIGMA NU 2 T his year, Sigma Nu President Andrew Hengstler '19 received the hallowed Husky 100 designation. is is an award the University of Washington grants on an annual basis to 100 undergraduate and graduate students from the UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the UW. e Husky 100 are selected because they have actively connected what happens inside and outside of the classroom and have applied what they have learned to make a difference on campus, in their communities, and for the future. rough their service, passion, leadership, and commitment, these students have inspired their fellow classmates, faculty, and communities in countless ways. Andrew has found his calling for service and leadership in several avenues such as administrative directorship of Greeks Take Action, leading as a senator for the ASUW, and being an environmental advocate for Green Greeks as well as serving two terms as Commander. During this time, he has consistently made the Dean's list while studying construction management. Q: What does it mean to you to be named one of the Husky 100? It's a huge achievement! Not many people in my major or in the Greek system are selected to represent the best and brightest in the university. I'm proud that my efforts in leadership to date have made enough of an impact in my surrounding community to have earned that distinction. Being a Husky 100 means that I've achieved what I set out to do from the start—build my own skills and learn as much as I can while helping others to do the same. At the end of the day, it feels pretty dang good to be recognized, but I never needed the promise of recognition to pursue the things I'm passionate about. Q: How has your membership in Sigma Nu impacted your college career? Sigma Nu has provided me with a necessary support system, surrounded by people who encourage me to become a better person and a better leader. Without the support of our fraternity, I would not have been able to achieve as much as I have during my time at the UW. During my term as Gamma Chi's Commander, I've learned how to be truly resilient and adaptive. Leading my brothers toward common goals while overcoming huge obstacles is not without its challenges, but the experience has shown me how significant accomplishments can be made when a community rallies together. Q: What goals have you achieved or hope to still achieve as Commander? As I round out my second term as Gamma Chi's Commander, I'm working to continue developing an environment where the members actively work to build each other into better people through a culture of support, cohesion, and active achievement. While doing so, I hope to lead the chapter into recruiting more likeminded men who can sustain this culture long term. Our chapter has made tons of progress over the past two years, and I hope to pass down the knowledge I've gained through my leadership experiences to keep up that momentum. Q: What is an accomplishment you are most proud of related to your leadership opportunities at UW? I am proud that I've been able to do so much during my time at the UW. My ultimate goals are to help others and do good for the communities that have supported my growth, and I feel proud knowing that I've been able to positively impact other people through my experiences. Q: Can you share more about your various leadership roles such as administrative directorship of Greeks Take Action, a senator for the ASUW, and an environmental advocate for Green Greeks? Greeks Take Action is a group dedicated to educating the community on sexual assault and domestic violence prevention in addition to connecting survivors with relevant resources. rough my role as the administrative director, I've been able to leverage my involvement as a Greek leader to promote open conversations and progress toward a safer community. Seeing how the Greek community lacks representation within ASUW, I seized an opportunity to advocate for issues that concern both those living in Greek life and those living off campus in general. rough this position, I've been able to bridge a gap that oen exists between Greeks and the general student body. Q: What are your plans to use your construction management degree? I intend to draw on my experiences at Sigma Nu to continue developing community wherever I can find it. Within my career, I aim to support environmentally and socially sustainable development projects. By doing so, I can help protect nature and preserve a sense of community where it's needed most. Aer graduating, I plan to stay in the Seattle area for a while, gaining experience in project management as a construction professional. I got a taste of this career path through my recent internship at Howard S. Wright, and I'm excited to see how far I can go in the industry! GET TO KNOW ANDREW Congratulations, Andrew Hengstler '19 Congratulations, Andrew Hengstler '19 ACTIVE BROTHER RECEIVES 2022 HUSKY 100 RECOGNITION

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