Spring 2014
The
Sunflower
A publicAtion of the KAnSAS chApter of DeltA upSilon
Homecoming 2013: One to Remember
W
hile the KU football team turned in a miserable
performance at their Homecoming game, Kansas
DU posted an impressive win with a tremendous
Homecoming event at the Chapter House on a gorgeous
Saturday. It was a strong team effort! Here are a few
highlights of our efforts and successes:
• By all estimates, more than 200 alumni visited
the Chapter House throughout the day, including
alumni from the '50s through the '00s; brothers
from the early '80s, early '90s, and the '00s had
particularly strong showings.
• Visitors were treated to brunch in the morning
and a delicious post-game meal of burgers,
dogs, and chicken complete with ample sides
and dessert prepared by the DU chef.
• A third-party caterer served drinks via a cash
bar, and a DJ provided tunes.
• Everyone seemed to have a great time! I
observed lots of handshakes, laughter, and hugs.
I owe a huge thanks to Dan Keating '08 for organizing
the splendid event! A special thanks to Housemother
Judy Carpenter, chef Nathan and his assistant, Kim,
Chapter President Patrick Smith '15, House Managers
Spencer Green '16 and Hal McCoy '15, Rod Barleen
'97, and Eric Gustavson '87 for their part in making a
special day. And thanks to the rest of you for stopping
by, wishing us well, and being supportive of our efforts.
We're on a mission to make friends, and I think we made
lots of friends at the event. It was another good day to be
a Kansas DU!
Fraternally,
Grant Kaufman '92
President
Educational Foundation
grantkaufman@gmail.com
DU alumni, undergraduates, and friends enjoy Homecoming 2013 at the DU house.
Frerker Named 2014 Distinguished Alumnus
E
ach year the makeup of the Kansas DU Fraternity
changes thanks to the constant stream of new
pledges and cosmetic changes to the house. However,
there are traditions of DU that continue on over the
years and create the everlasting legacy we are so proud
to be a part of. For Phil Frerker '93, the qualities of
DU that made his time at KU so special are still alive
for the current undergraduates. "The KU DU Fraternity
is still a very relevant institution. It helps students have
a more enriched college experience, in an environment
that encourages them to do their best while still having
time for fun."
For Phil, the Kansas Chapter provided an environment
for academic success and the beginning of a successful
career on Hallmark's senior management team, while
also allowing him to cultivate strong friendships that
have lasted well beyond the college years. While at
Kansas, Phil earned a B.S in business and history, and
he continued his education with an MBA at Rockhurst
University. He also took to heart the importance DU
placed on being involved in the Chapter and university
by serving as president, VP public relations, VP
alumni relations, secretary, and Rock Chalk director
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