Alpha Tau Omega - University of North Dakota

2 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Tim O'Keefe '71 Honored with Sioux Award E ven though his undergraduate years at the University of North Dakota and Delta Nu Chapter have come to a close, Tim O'Keefe '71 strives to uphold the lessons imparted to him daily. Aer taking on a leadership role as head of the UND Alumni Association and Foundation, Tim launched a $300 million campaign, which has led to the creation of the Gorecki Alumni Center. e center serves to welcome prospective students to their new home and remind alumni of their lifelong ties to the university. As a proud Delta Nu member, Tim is a shining example that cultivating bonds not only to the uni- versity but also to ATΩ leaves a lasting impression visible today. e values of love and respect echo throughout Tim's astounding work ethic and serve as testament to his time with Delta Nu and the university. As a way to honor Tim, the university awarded him with the prestigious Sioux Award on October 4, which serves to recognize leaders and alumni who have dedicated their lives to service of others. Tim resides in Grand Forks, N.D., and can be reached at timokeefe49@gmail.com. G rowing up in Grand Forks, N.D., Mitchell Byrne '83 walked by the Alpha Tau Omega chapter house on a regular basis. He may have been familiar with the physical structure, but it was only when he became a member that he become familiar with its strong brotherhood. "I was fortunate to be surrounded by brothers with varying interests, who opened up my eyes to everything Delta Nu had to offer." Mitch's fondest memories were always spent with his brothers by his side. Whether competing in intramural football and hockey, recruiting new brothers, or meeting his wife, Karen, on Delta Nu's balcony, the friends Mitch gained still remain pivotal in his life today. "Looking at past com- posites, I know I could call every one of those brothers and they would be there for me." Today, Mitch enjoys visiting the University of North Dakota and Delta Nu to for time-honored Homecoming traditions. However, if alumni are unable to visit, the alumni relations program and social media are perfect ways to reestablish the connection "I know I can always come home to ΑΤΩ because of the help I received from fellow alumni. We should take the opportunity to return the favor." He encourages undergraduates to not lose sight of what Delta Nu can offer them in their alumni years. e undergraduate members are building upon a strong legacy of leadership that is only com- pounded with the help of alumni. "It's humbling to be part of this brotherhood and we shouldn't lose A LEGACY OF LOVE AND RESPECT Mitch Byrne '83 Reflects on Lifelong Brotherhood Connections "It's humbling to be part of this brotherhood and we shouldn't lose sight of its importance. Reconnecting is the best way to remind ourselves what drew us to ATW in the first place and to keep that legacy strong." sight of its importance. Reconnecting is the best way to remind ourselves what drew us to ΑΤΩ in the first place and to keep that legacy strong." Mitch resides in Grand Forks with his wife, Karen, and three children, Mitchell, Marissa, and Dalton. He celebrated his 20th anniversary with AE2S as Finance Director this October. He can be reached at mitch.byrne@ae2s.com. Facebook: Alpha Tau Omega – University of North Dakota Twitter: @UND_ATO Instagram: @und_ato

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