Sigma Phi Epsilon - University of Oregon

p. 3 SIGMA PHI EPSILON Welcome, New Initiates Ethan Dagenais '16 • Beaverton, Ore. Business Mike Mason '17 • Novato, Calif. Undeclared Justin Davies '17 • San Diego, Calif. Undeclared Alek Weltin '17 • Minneapolis, Minn. Business Marcus Porchia '17 • San Fransisco, Claif. Business Payton Smith '17 • Tacoma, Wash. Business Stu Gulsvig '16 • Beaverton, Ore. Journalism Jack Brown '17 • Tigard, Ore. Undeclared Brandon Pinkston '17 • Huntington Beach, Calif. Business Jake Benyshek '17 • Simi Valley, Calif. Undeclared Matt Warren '17 • Corvallis, Ore. Business Randall Tainer '17 • Tualatin, Ore. Undeclared Swen Gummer '17* • Santa Rosa, Calif. Undeclared (Father Scott Gummer '86, Uncle Todd Gummer '90, and Grandfather Allen Gummer '58) Johnny Palmer '17 • Corvallis, Ore. Journalism Eddie Trujillo '15 • San Mateo, Calif. Business Steven Madsen '17 • Muffer, Ore. Undeclared Sam Lee '17 • Portland, Ore. Business Larryn Zeigler '17 • Los Angeles, Calif. Undeclared Brandon Dumas '17 • Poway, Caif. Undeclared *Legacy; relative in parentheses N ate Bucholz '00 was a little wary about going joining a fraternity, unconvinced that the Greek system was right for him as an independent spirit. After deciding to go through recruitment, Nate became a proud Oregon Beta. Nate felt "right at home at Oregon Beta with a great mix of guys with a huge variety of personalities and talents." His time spent at Oregon Beta allowed Nate to create friendships with brothers who had a similar interest in fun and new experiences, while still focusing on academics. Looking back on his time in the Chapter House the traditions of Oregon Beta stand out—from pick-up football games in the mud and dragging the couches to the patio on warm spring days to Swamp Stomp—the good times were too many to count. Nate proudly remembers convincing Playboy to do its "Women of the PAC 10" photo shoot at the Oregon Beta house, even allowing about 50 Oregon Betas in the photo. "I was pretty popular that day," Nate states. While having fun was an integral part of his time at Oregon, Nate appreciated the academic competitiveness and drive of some brothers, which helped him stay motivated. Perhaps most importantly, Nate remembers the influence Alumni Advisor David Piper '68 had on Nate and his brothers. David had such "patience, understanding and love for our Chapter and the brothers. David was always there to calmly assess the situation, offer great advice and a friendly smile." Nate offers advice for undergraduates with lessons from his own, travel-filled life experience. The summer before his senior year, Nate and Matt Penberthy '00 moved to Hawaii without a plan and little cash, spending the summer bussing tables. When interviewing for post-graduation jobs, Nate found that "the experience helped me stand out from other candidates. Interviewers are human and appreciate the guts and love of life it takes to pull off such a thing." Nate had a similar experience while applying for a Berkeley MBA after joining the Peace Corps in Ukraine for two years. "The Peace Corps experience was so different from the normal corporate tract that I had a leg up." After his experiences, Nate says, "Unless your path is clearly written in your mind, take some chances, pursue your passions and aim high. You'll never have another time in your life when you have so little to risk. Go for it." Nate's off-the-beaten-path experiences and his time at Oregon Beta helped him get where he is today. He is industry head for travel at Google UK, where he leads a sales team that works with the biggest advertisers for Google in the airline, car rental, or rail industries. Nate has spent the past four years at the Google office in London with time in Seattle and Mexico before that. He recently moved to San Francisco at the end of March. While travel and living in foreign countries has prevented Nate from staying involved with the Chapter, Nate has stayed close with many of his pledge brothers who are in his tight circle of friends and he sees them once or twice a year. Nate looks forward to spending more time at the Oregon Beta house now that he is living in the U.S. again, and he recommends other brothers make an effort at reaching out to brothers in their area. Nate lives in San Francisco with his wife, Anya, and their two-year-old son, Lev, whom he has taught to yell "Go, Ducks!" The family loves to travel and is excited about more time dedicated to skiing and surfing now that they are back in the states. Nate can be reached via e-mail at nathanbucholz@gmail.com. Alumnus Advises Undergraduates to Take Chances Nate Bucholz '00, his wife, Anya, and two-year-old son, Lev.

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