Phi Kappa Tau - Cornell University

N E W S F R O M N E W S F R O M T H E K N O L L T H E K N O L L P H I K A P P A T A U | P H I D E L T A S I G M A | S U M M E R 2 0 24 O n April 8, a partial solar eclipse (with 98.8% coverage) cast its shadow on 106 The Knoll. It will be over 20 years before another solar eclipse crosses the contiguous U.S. By then, we will have just crossed over 1,000 members of Alpha Tau—meaning it is increasingly more likely you'll run into another brother chasing the eclipse. As our bonds continue to grow (a warm welcome to the newest Omega Class members), I want to say hello to over 75 alumni who are receiving their first newsletter in years. Thank you to everyone who reached out to get these individuals our outreach. As you read through this edition of News From the Knoll, please don't overlook our final page. There are instructions on how to verify your contact information so we can continue to send you the printed publication. We are trying to reconnect with additional alumni, so please pass these instructions on to any brothers who aren't yet in the loop! There is much to cover between the Phi Award from PKT Nationals at the NYC alumni dinner, a report on upcoming renovations to the chapter house, and more from the members of our resident council. For those who have some newsletter catching up to do, visit phitaucornell.com for additional chapter updates. To enjoy as you read, or work on late-night spreadsheets, I recommend a teaspoon of dark amber maple syrup in your Bavarian beverage of choice. In phi, Rowan Reddy '18 Scott Conroe '01 Adam S. Tope '01 Edison Castaneda '06 Will T. Longano '06 Michael Bufano '07 Kerran Flanagan '07 Shane Seppinni '10 Patrick Nowak '11 Andrew O'Connor '12 Emmett Kotlikoff '13 Brian McGovern '13 Eric Obermann '14 Donovan T. Flood '17 Elias Feldman '18 Frank Lin '18 Samuel Rosenthal '18 Vishesh Anandjee '19 Lucas C. Pichini '20 Phillip J. Chao '22 Tadg Manna '23 Expanding Our Brotherhood Help Alpha Tau Keep in Touch Board of Governors Co-Chairman Mike Bufano '07 (right) stands with brothers in front of Stout Grand Central following a successful alumni dinner in March. From left: Oliver Seeyave '22 and Omega Class members Oliver Zhang '24, Mason Rummery '24, Gabriel Mallare '24, Aaron Gordon-Vera '24, Will Rosenthal '24, and David Diao '24. YOUR GIFTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE A lumni support can make a world of difference for Alpha Tau's undergraduates and the future of our brotherhood. Your generous donations enable us to maintain our operations, offer scholarships, provide invaluable experiences to our members, and maintain our chapter house. By giving back, you directly impact the lives of the next generation of brothers, shaping their futures and strengthening the legacy of Phi Kappa Tau. Every gift, no matter the size, has the power to change lives and help us create a brighter future for our fraternity. Make a gift today at phitaucornell.causevox.com! Thank You Loyal Donors! We truly appreciate the following brothers for contributing to Alpha Tau this year. Your gifts make a difference in the lives of Alpha Tau's undergraduates and provide opportunities for brothers following in your footsteps! Donate

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