Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Oregon

I n 1954, Allen Gummer '58, the son of Swedish immigrant parents, graduated from Cloverdale High School in California. "Swede" had initially thought his college future would be at Stanford. Instead, he joined a buddy and traveled 500 miles north to attend the University of Oregon and join SigEp. Little did he know what impact that choice would have over the next 70 years. Swede graduated in 1958 and returned to Sonoma County. He married Dale, a fellow Oregon graduate, and their four children subsequently attended Oregon in the '80s. One son met his wife on campus and three of Swede and Dale's grandchildren are also proud Ducks. All six Gummer men are Oregon Beta brothers. Swede has served on the Business School Board of Directors, and the family's pride and support are memorialized in Lillis Hall, upstairs behind the big yellow O, where you will find The Gummer Family Classroom. When surveyed about their Oregon Beta experiences, the Gummer men's responses included: fraternal experience and family tradition, amazing brothers both family and non-family, lifelong friendships and endless stories, camaraderie, confidence, and help when needed. The Gummer Family Shares Their SigEp Story D ave Schulz (Oregon Beta Renaissance) passed away on December 30, 2023, leaving behind a significant legacy through many years of volunteering on Oregon Beta's Alumni Board. An honorary initiate in 1990 due to his early involvement, Dave continued supporting his eldest son, Eric '92, and later his youngest son, Matt '97, as they forged their paths at Oregon Beta. Matt is currently serving as a member of our AVC. Dave soon became Alumni Board President and led the basement renovation project to provide for the needs of the brotherhood. He also led the Chapter through the house fires of 1993 and 1994, working tirelessly with insurance companies, contractors, and the university to ensure the Chapter remained housed together and the house was improved as it was rebuilt. Known for his infectious laugh, warm smile, and inclusive approach to leadership, he left an impact on Oregon Beta spanning nearly a decade as he embodied Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love. He will be greatly missed. E ngaging our alumni so we can share Oregon Beta news, success stories, and event invitations is only possible if we can reach them. This is easier said than done when alumni change their emails after graduation or move to a new state. Right now, we're missing complete contact information—a good address and email—for 58% of our Oregon Beta alumni! (For our more than 1,323 alumni, we have 44% of their emails and 80% of their mailing addresses.) We're asking for your help with these two quick things so we can reconnect with brothers from your time at the University of Oregon. What Can I Do? 1. Head to oregon.sigep.org to see if any brothers in your graduation year are "lost." There, submit updated contact information to ensure we don't lose touch with them again. 2. Make sure your own information is up to date by visiting mysigep.org. This is your one-stop shop to update your contact info, check out real-time information about Oregon Beta, recommend a future brother for recruitment, see your SigEp Educational Foundation giving history, and more. Just a few minutes of your time will help Oregon Beta engage alumni as we gather for Homecoming, anniversaries, and other events as well as recruit dedicated volunteers to mentor our undergraduates. J O I N T H E S E A R C H J O I N T H E S E A R C H T his January, Oregon Beta Chapter officers traveled to San Fransisco to attend Carlson Leadership Academy. For the first time in program history, all eight executive officers had the opportunity to benefit from a specialized track for their position. This program, held in multiple cities across the country, gives new officers a boost to personal leadership development. It focuses on teaching the skills to help them inspire brothers, manage a committee, and follow through on those goals. Our officers also build a supportive cohort of brothers in their roles to network with throughout the year. Undergraduates Attend Carlson Leadership Academy Dave with two of his sons, Matt and Eric. Three generations of Oregon Beta brothers—the Gummers—gather in Sonoma County in 2023. From left: Todd '90, Scott '86, Swede '58, Craig '23, and Scott's sons, Calvin '19 and Swen '17. Thicker Than Water Thicker Than Water Remembering Dave Schultz Oregon Beta Renaissance Chapter Eternal Oregon Beta Gains Skills and Tools for Success Help Locate "Lost" Brothers

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