Sigma Phi Epsilon - Oregon State University

unIversItY letter OF suppOrt Dear Sigma Phi Epsilon Oregon Alpha Alumni and Friends: We are pleased that Sigma Phi Epsilon has chosen to pursue a capital campaign to endow Oregon Alpha's leadership programming, grow its scholarship support, and improve its chapter house. is decision shows Sigma Phi Epsilon's commitment to the continued pursuit of excellence as a fraternal organization at Oregon State University. is decision holds great promise for positive lasting impact on the lives of your future brothers and our students. Sigma Phi Epsilon has a long track-record of leadership among fraternity chapters, contributing to the rich traditions of Oregon State University and its Greek community. Your alumni have also served as active supporters of the University on many levels for many decades. We congratulate you on your organizational successes as you approach your centennial celebration. Oregon Alpha's plans align with OSU's new "Student Success Initiative," which focuses on critical issues facing college students: providing excellent support and programming to encourage persistence and graduation, increasing financial support to help students meet the full cost of attendance at OSU, and ensuring mentoring and experiential learning opportunities for every student through engagement with alumni and faculty. Your programming and housing campaign will contribute to the overall educational resources available to your student members in their pursuit of an OSU degree. Oregon State University recognizes the value fraternities and sororities provide for our students and as loyal alumni to their communities throughout the world. Oregon Alpha's commitment to provide both an excellent living, learning environment and provide the resources to ensure both scholarships and leadership programming is a valuable enhancement to the OSU experience. e University is committed to its valued partnership with the Greek community to provide a positive living and learning experience for its members. We applaud the launching of a capital campaign for the Oregon Alpha, and we wish you great success as you build the next era of excellence in your chapter. Sincerely, Susie Brubaker-Cole, Kathy Bickel, Vice Provost Student Affairs Vice President Alumni Relations Oregon State University Oregon State University 11

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