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his year, Gamma Upsilon has continued
to make great strides both within our
community and nationally. Over the course
of the year, we welcomed 32 new members into
our brotherhood, making our Chapter total 102
brothers.
Accolades for Lambda Chi Alpha
Our Chapter continues to prioritize academics
and was awarded the Outstanding Academic
Achievement Award last fall. Our Chapter
began a new mentor program, which partnered
upperclassmen with underclassmen that are in the
same major, providing instrumental mentorship
for younger brothers. We also won multiple
IFC awards for Outstanding Risk Management,
Outstanding Scholarship and Academics, and
Outstanding Financial Management.
Awarded for
Philanthropic Service
We hosted our first ever Lambda Chi Alpha
Watermelon Bust in September and the Chapter
raised more than 25,000 pounds of food for
Feeding America. Our Chapter placed top five
nationally for largest margin of increase for food
raised in the fall semester. In the spring, we were
recognized nationally for our work.
Reconnecting with Alumni
The Chapter also expanded alumni
communication by hosting the largest two
alumni events that this Chapter has had since
we recolonized in 2011. Brother John Kanipe,
GU 495 was presented the Lambda Chi Alpha
Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment
to Gamma Upsilon and Lambda Chi Alpha at the
spring alumni gathering in April.
Setting Intramural Records
This year, we had our best record in intramurals.
The Chapter won championships in softball,
indoor soccer, and basketball. In addition, we
achieved second place in handball, dodgeball,
and flag football.
For all of the improvements we have made as
a Chapter, I want to extend a thank-you to our
great alumni. We would not be where we are
today if it were not for the brothers who laid the
foundation before us.
Fraternally,
Malcolm Benitz, GU 1229
Chapter President
mbenitz@medicom.us
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN SPRING
Gamma Upsilon Receives IFC and National Recognition
John Kanipe, GU 495 receives a Lifetime
Achievement Award at an alumni event in April.
Brothers attend Delta Gamma's formal. Gamma Upsilon members at Mountain Weekend,
a brotherhood event hosted each fall
in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Gamma Upsilon members gather outside
the Chapter House this spring.
