Delta Tau Delta - Oklahoma State University

DELTA CHI NEWS PAGE 2 F or some alumni, their fraternal commitment goes beyond their university's Delt chapter. John Brock, Oklahoma '53 helped lay the foundation for Delta Chi Chapter, doing his part for the brotherhood's growth throughout Oklahoma. A Fraternal Foundation John had several high school friends who were interested in fraternity life, and a few of his close friends were considering Delta Tau Delta. This made for an easy choice once he arrived at OU and joined Delta Alpha Chapter. John has fond memories of his undergraduate years, including winning the intermural football championship at OU. "When we won, Bud Wilkinson came up to our quarterback, Claude Arnold '51, and invited him to join the varsity team. Claude was the quarterback of the first OU national champion team." Delt connections have remained an important part of John's social life beyond college. He has enjoyed various reunions throughout the years and is grateful to maintain several friendships to this day. "One [is] my college roommate—we skied together for 30 straight years. We still meet during the ski season, even though we don't ski anymore. We have a group of guys that meet the last week of February every year." From OU to OSU As Delta Tau Delta expanded to Oklahoma State in 1949, John was proud to be involved on the initiation team for Delta Chi's installation. "We facilitated the installation of the chapter and initiation of the new members." John recognized many shared fraternal values between his Delta Alpha brotherhood and the installed chapter at OSU. While living in Tulsa, he has met several impressive alumni who have lived up to John's expectations for Delta Chi Chapter. To this day, John cherishes Delta Tau Delta's lifelong impact on his life. You can connect with him at jbrock@sptulsa.com. F or many Delta Tau Delta alumni, it's important to find ways to stay engaged with the brotherhood beyond college. Tim Dolf '79 appreciated Delta Chi Chapter's welcoming environment as an undergraduate, and he has made a point to stay involved by presenting at Career Day and maintaining his Delt social network. Delt Development As a young man at Oklahoma State, Tim already knew several Delts through his older brother, Steve Dolf '76. While other fraternities on campus were a bit more daunting, Tim gravitated toward the Delt Shelter for their positivity and optimistic outlook on Greek life. "The Delts made me feel more respected and welcome, so it was a simple choice to make." Tim made fond memories with Delt brothers during his college years, especially during Homecoming. He recalls Homecoming being rained out one year, prompting his pledge class being tasked with cleaning the building by Boomer Lake where they built the Homecoming float. "An impromptu football game broke out in the adjacent field, and we were all covered with mud by the time it was over. The members made us strip down to our underwear and hose off before they would let us back into the Shelter." Life Beyond College Tim's Delt membership balanced good times with adult responsibilities. He credits Delta Chi Chapter for the encouragement needed to pursue officer positions, philanthropy involvement, Varsity Revue participation, and the right mentality for academic success. After graduating, Tim accepted a position as resident advisor for what would become Sigma Theta Chapter at Texas A&M College Station. "Moving out of state, supporting myself, and being in a position to guide a group of complete strangers forced me to be more responsible, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience." Tim began working as a structural engineer and has now been with FSB Associates in Oklahoma City for the past 35 years. His career has encompassed work in 36 states and four foreign countries, and his résumé includes the ATRC building and OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater as well as the Oklahoma State Capitol Dome addition. Engineering Expertise Tim was grateful for the chance to speak with Delt undergraduates about his professional life on Career Day. He and Kyle Morse '10 spoke about opportunities available for aspiring engineers and that it's normal for undergraduates to not have a complete path planned out early in college. "Approximately 15 undergraduates attended, and their enthusiasm was apparent by their numerous and varied questions," he added. Tim also expressed how he has been able to work professionally alongside fellow Delt alumni when helping to design and build the new Delt Shelter. Tim and his wife, Amy, have been married for 37 years and have three children. Amy is an OU graduate, and Tim had met her oldest brother at Karnea in New Orleans five years before meeting her. You can connect with Tim at timdolf99@gmail.com. DELTA CHI BEGINNINGS "Delta Tau Delta was a life-changing experience. I value it greatly, and I think fraternities are wonderful things." John Brock on Expanding the Brotherhood Forged by the Fraternity Tim Dolf '79 on Delt Memories, Career Wisdom

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