Delta Tau Delta - Butler University

A midst the constant changing environment of Greek life at Butler, Delta Tau Delta remains a shining example of brotherhood and collegiate excellence on campus. Our academic success continues to soar, recruitment is at an all-time high, the Shelter stands out on Greek Row, and our alumni are excelling in their careers and with their commitment to the chapter. Speaking of excellence, Beta Zeta Chapter finished the fall semester with a GPA of 3.499, which was the highest of all fraternities on campus (also higher than many sororities). The undergraduates take their academic responsibility seriously and this achievement is a testament to the dedication Academic Advisor Patrick Gibbons, University of Cincinnati '84 has invested week after week throughout the years. Pat served as chapter advisor from 1994-2001 and academic advisor from 2001-2016. He not only played a major role in the recolonization effort that brought Beta Zeta Chapter back to Butler's campus, but also helped guide the chapter to the best all-fraternity GPA on numerous occasions. In his honor, the Gibbons Scholar Award is awarded each year to seniors: the brother with the highest cumulative grade point average and the brother who has increased his overall grade point average the most since becoming a member. The 2017 Gibbons Scholar Award was awarded to Lucas Morgan '17, Carl Sanders '17, and Tanka Mapondera '17. Continuing in the spirit of recognition, during Homecoming 2017, the chapter will present awards to four committed and distinguished alumni. Any alumnus in good standing with the chapter can provide a nomination for a fellow alumnus that deserves to be recognized for his career achievement or commitment to Beta Zeta. JAMES B. CURTIS 1880 ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD • Alumnus of less than 15 years with committed service to the chapter (or National Fraternity) • Alumnus of greater than 15 years with committed service to the chapter (or National Fraternity) WINSTON "BUD" SELLICK '44 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • Alumnus of less than 15 years with early career achievement • Alumnus of greater than 15 years with distinguished career Please contact Greg Budney '07 at gbudney@gmail.com or Chad Miller '09 at chad.jarred.miller@gmail.com before August 1, 2017, with your nomination and description of how your candidate's actions have made him deserving of the award. We appreciate your support and involvement to help us begin to formally recognize our dedicated and influential alumni. Finally, as we continue living the Delt Creed, may it serve as a reminder of our past, an understanding of our present, and a vision for our future. We hope you enjoy reading these alumni newsletters as much as we do. As always, it's a great day to be a Beta Zeta Delt! Fraternally, Alumni Advising Team and House Corporation DTD Beta Zeta Chapter I Delta Tau Delta Fraternity I Butler University I Spring 2017 INSIDE: 2 BROTHERS OUTPERFORM BUTLER FRATERNITIES 2 WELCOME 2017 NEW MEMBERS 3-4 SPOTLIGHTS ON TYLER GOODRICK '19, ANDY WIERSMA '12, AND BLAKE GEHRING '10 4 SUBMIT YOUR BRICK OR PAVER INSCRIPTION Beta Zeta Shelter The WE BELIEVE IN DELTA TAU DELTA Bright Future Ahead of Beta Zeta 2017 Gibbons Scholars Lucas Morgan '17, Carl Sanders '17, and Tanka Mapondera '17 with Patrick Gibbons, University of Cincinnati '84. Beta Zeta proudly received its fourth consecutive and 14th overall Hugh Shields Award for chapter excellence. www.butlerdelts.com @ButlerDelts Delta Tau Delta – Butler University FOLLOW US ONLINE

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