Andrew Berman
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| Name | Andrew Berman |
| Chapter | Beta Epsilon Syracuse University |
| Date Inducted | November 1999 |
| Roll Number | BE 304 |
| Alumni Chapter/Assoc | NYMAAC |
| Honorary Member | |
| Major | Music Composition |
| Birthdate | June 15, 1980 |
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| Nicknames | |
| Awards | Chapter Service Key (2002), Lightsaber Award (2001), Best Driver Award (always) |
Andrew Berman (born 15 June 1980) is an Alumnus of Beta Epsilon Chapter at Syracuse University. He is a member of NYMAAC, and he joined the National Staff as Director of Publications and Alumni Relations in December 2009.
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Early Fraternity Life and Career
Andrew joined the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi in November of 1999 as part of the Nu Class. After five semesters of Active Membership, Andrew graduated in May 2002 and moved to New York. Since graduation, Andrew has attended national events and other smaller interchapter functions, frequently visited Beta Epsilon and served as their Alumni Advisor, participated on the Membership Development Committee, and joined NYMAAC.
Collegiate Years at Beta Epsilon
At Beta Epsilon, Andrew served on the Service, Historical, Initiation, and Interchapter Committees, holding chair positions on the latter two. Andrew also organized the chapter's ninth Founders Weekend in 2002. Andrew was honored with the Lightsaber Award (a BE thing) in 2001 and the Chapter Service Key in 2002.
Alumni Years and National Involvement
As stated above, Andrew has been an active alumnus in the following ways:
- Attending Grand Chapter (2002-2005, 2008) and National Convention (2002, 2008)
- Frequently visiting Beta Epsilon and serving as their Alumni Advisor
- Serving on the National Membership Development Committee
- Joining NYMAAC and serving on the Executive Board
- National Development Committee 2008-2009
Andrew currently shares an apartment in Long Island City, NY (Queens) with his grandlittle Lindsay Famula and friend Bethany.
Bigs and Littles
Andrew's Big Brother is Shaila Quazi. Shaila, if you're reading this, hi!
Andrew has 3 Little Brothers:
- Dan Bennett, Xi class (spring 2000), graduated May 2002 and currently lives in Hamden, CT with his wife and fellow brother Sara Bennett (née Rosehill). Dan holds a PHD in genetics from Yale University and is currently doing post-doctoral work there. Dan is also Lindsay Famula's big.
- Holly Montalbano, Pi class (spring 2001), graduated May 2004 and currently lives in Montvale, NJ. Holly is a graphic designer, occasional potter, and taiko drummer. Holly recently bought a house! (spring 2010)
- Annabel Lee, Sigma class (spring 2002), graduated May 2005 and currently lives in Long Island City, NY. Annabel is a pastry chef and has been active in her church, taking trips to the Dominican Republic to participate in relief efforts there.
Andrew is a member of the Bender Family at Beta Epsilon, which has now grown to encompass nearly the entire chapter (he hears). Andrew's descendants at Beta Epsilon refer to themselves as the Things Family. The Things Family contains a "Holly Branch", and sprouting from the Holly Branch is a "Grab-Ass Twig".
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Other Interesting Facts
Andrew holds the rank of san kyu (brown belt) in Jujutsu. Andrew is also a member of the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Band and the Queer Urban Orchestra.
