Sigma Phi Delta - University of Illinois

Congrats, Graduates! 2 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS U nder the leadership of our recruitment chairmen—Mitchell Wetherill '27, Nicholas Adam '28, Andrew Pressley '27, and Zach Perkins '26—we kicked off the semester with a great recruitment season. Utilizing strategies recommended by Phired Up, a recruitment tool provided by Nationals, we focused on building meaningful connections not only at designated recruitment events but also in informal settings. With a large graduating class next year, we are excited to continue implementing these strategies in the fall. Genuine Growth Hrishi Kini Software Engineering at John Deere hrishi.kini3006@gmail.com Jacob Stocco Rotational Engineering at IMI PLC stocco.sfc.42@gmail.com Congrats, Graduates! Congrats, Graduates! From left: Andrew Pressley '27, Ellis Irwin '26, Owen Shin '26, and Jacob Stocco '25 at the Delta Christmas Party. Thank You for Your Support W e appreciate the alumni listed below who have contributed to Delta Chapter since our last issue of Delta Dispatch. Your contributions are helping us prepare for a bright future on campus, and we are extremely grateful for your support. If there is an error in your listing or your name has been mistakenly omitted, we sincerely apologize. Please contact our communications coordinator at dbettenhausen@penningtonco.com to submit a correction. Robert J. Beals Society ($50+ monthly/ $600+ annually) Brett Patterson ⚙ Steven K. Denny '72 ⚙ Jeffrey C. Schneider '78 ⚙ Donald R. Buckner '89 ⚙ Jennifer and Scott Doelling In memory of Jon Espenes Russell C. Smith Society ($20 monthly/$240 annually) Matthew J. Braun '94 ⚙ Christopher M. Newman '95 Erik N. Schultz '01 ⚙ Jeffrey M. Leesman '03 Castle Level ($10 monthly/$120 annually) Jacqueline Edfors In memory of Jon Espenes Chapter Room Level ($5 monthly/$60 annually) Duane W. Pick '57 Brotherhood Level (Up to $59 annually) ⚙ Recurring automatic donations Make sure you're receiving all things SPD at Illinois in your mailbox and inbox. Send your address and email to updatemyrecord@penningtonco.com with "SPD Illinois Update" in the subject line. KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFO CURRENT WITH DELTA CHAPTER! Lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings during Brotherhood Work Weekend. The chapter house has been well maintained thanks to the expertise of our new house manager, Peter Brennan '27. Damaged ceiling tiles and lights in the basement have recently been replaced, giving the building a refreshed look. Additionally, the front of the house looks lovely after a spring cleanup, including a newly planted garden and fresh mulch. Our home's live-in membership has increased, fostering a stronger sense of community and enriching the house culture. Our campus engagement and involvement has also been on the rise thanks to the leadership of Social Chairmen Hrishi Kini '25 and Jacob Stocco '25. We have hosted numerous events with sororities, including AOE, PSR, and AXID, building connections with the wider Illinois Greek community. As I write this, we are excited for several spring philanthropy events as the weather warms up, such as a grill-out and volleyball tournament. Our chapter's GPA is 3.32, higher than the all-male undergraduate GPA. Brothers have been accepting internship and full-time offers to companies such as John Deere, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, AMD, and Millenium. With membership numbers on the rise, Delta is extremely motivated to continue our momentum, engagement, and success on campus! Fraternally, Josh Loomstein '26, Chief Engineer Suited up for formal pledging. From left: Nathaniel McGough '26, Brent Alonzo '26, Corey Yu '26, David Adam '26, and Josh Loomstein '26. DE LTA BU I L D S L A ST I NG C ON N E C T IONS

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