by Mitch Goldich, Lehigh, '09
The elegant Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix played host Thursday night to the Balanced Man Celebration, a highly-anticipated night to recognize SigEp’s top performing and most recently-chartered chapters.
Once the nearly 1,400 guests took their seats, they watched a rousing video, with clips from black and white footage of Uncle Billy to a dazzling display of today’s multitalented undergraduates.
View the list of winners of this year's Buchanan Cup recipients!
154 different chapters have received Buchanan Cups since the award was created.
by Jonathan Greenstein, Illinois State, '11
Adam Ritz, Purdue ’93, is an established media personality and keynote speaker with extensive knowledge in personal responsibility, decision-making and alcohol awareness. In the broadcast medium, Ritz is known for his television show Sports Related, where he has interviewed athletes such as Peyton Manning, Marshall Faulk and Notre Dame Head Football Coach Brian Kelly. On the radio, Ritz’s syndicated show focuses on collegiate athletes who make poor decisions.
This morning, 66 SigEps hit the links on a beautiful course in the Educational Foundation’s golf tournament. The winning foursome was Ryan Brennan, Truman State ’95, Bob Krapel, Washington in St. Louis ‘90, Jason Somrock, Minnesota ’02, Jeff Somrock, Minnesota ’05.
by Jonathan Greenstein, Illinois State, '11
Marc Elliot, Washington in St. Louis ’08, was the first keynote speaker Thursday morning and had SigEp brothers from across the nation engaged in his presentation. Elliot, who spent the first six months of his life hospitalized after being born with virtually no intestines, and had Tourette’s Syndrome symptoms at age five, discussed the importance of tolerance.
by A.J. Collins, Alabama, '13
Thursday in legislative session, the Grand Chapter passed six resolutions. Resolution 3, a proposal to raise the minimum chapter GPA was particularly noteworthy. Another resolution proposed to eliminate a minimum number of men in a Sigma Epsilon Chapter required for chartering, instead granting authority to the National Board of Directors to set an appropriate level.
The Barry Posner and Ruck scholars session is incorrect on your name badge insert. The correct date and time is Friday, August 12 from 2:30-3:45.
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@Bryce_S Bryce Speigel
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@djgraziano David Graziano
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@SteveHofstetter Steve Hofstetter
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@DNelDigits Dustin Ryan Nelson
Ritual time! The absolute best part of being a SigEp! Joining as one with our brothers at #SigEpConclave. @officialsigep
@Joseph_Monahan Joseph Monahan
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8:00 AM – NOON • GRAND CANYON 4-5
Volunteer Training: Developing Balanced Men
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM • GRAND CANYON 3
Face Time with Order of the Golden Heart Recipients
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM • GRAND CANYON 7-8
Leadership Lessons from a U.S. Marine • Col. Robert (Bob) Lanham, USMC
NOON – 2:00 PM • GRAND SAGUARO
Brotherhood Luncheon
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM • GRAND CANYON 7-8
Leadership, Social Media and the Entrepreneurial Spirit • Rick Marini
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • ISLA DEL SOL (use pool entrance)
Sound Mind, Sound BBQ (undergraduates only)
9:30 PM – 10:30 PM • GRAND CANYON 7-8
Comedy Without Apology! • Steve Hofstetter
