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'''T. Brian Bunton''' (born 3 April [[1979]]) is an Alumni Member of [[Beta Kappa Chapter]] (BK 299) at [http://www.clemson.edu Clemson University].  
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'''T. Brian Bunton''' (born 3 April [[1979]]) is an Alumnus of [[Beta Kappa Chapter]] (BK 299) at [http://www.clemson.edu Clemson University]. He is currently Chapter Adviser to the soon-to-be-formed Zeta Xi Chapter at [http://www.coastal.edu/ Coastal Carolina University].  
  
 
== Early Fraternity Life and Career ==
 
== Early Fraternity Life and Career ==
Brian was recruited to join Phi Sigma Pi within minutes of stepping on campus by his resident Advisor and BK Initiate Advisor, Austin Dantzler, and his then-girlfriend Dawn Sarnowski.
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Brian enrolled at Clemson in Fall 1996 after graduating from Wren High School in Piedmont, SC. He was recruited to join Phi Sigma Pi within minutes of stepping on campus by his dorm RA and BK's Initiate Advisor, [[Austin Dantzler]], and his then-girlfriend [[Dawn Sarnowski]]. He was a member of the Zeta Class, then the largest BK class ever.
  
 
== Collegiate Years at Beta Kappa Chapter ==
 
== Collegiate Years at Beta Kappa Chapter ==
Brian served as Beta Kappa's Secretary in the 1998-1999 academic year and Grand Chapter Delegate in 1998. He was also the Chapter's webmaster in 1997, and helped create the popular Rate Your Professor web site, hosted by the chapter.  
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Days after Induction, Brian attended Grand Chapter 1997 with several other Brothers. The next year, he was the Chapter's Webmaster as well as the Chapter's Delegate to Grand Chapter. Brian served as Beta Kappa's Secretary in the 1998-1999 academic year. Brian helped create the popular Rate Your Professor web site, hosted by the Chapter.
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Brian was roommates with several BK Brothers: [[John Hausman]], [[Matthew Nicoletta]], [[Louis Damanti]], and [[Paola Alboni]].
  
 
== Alumni Years to Present ==
 
== Alumni Years to Present ==
Upon graduating from Clemson University in 2000, Brian enrolled in the PhD program in physics at [http://www.duke.edu Duke University]. Brian received his doctoral degree in 2007 and is currently an assistant professor of physics at [http://www.coastal.edu Coastal Carolina University].  
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Upon graduating from Clemson University in 2000, Brian enrolled in the PhD program in physics at [http://www.duke.edu Duke University]. Brian received his degree in 2007 and is currently an assistant professor of physics at Coastal Carolina University, where he is now Chapter Adviser to the university's colony.
  
 
== National Involvement ==
 
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== Academic Degrees ==
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* BS Physics, Clemson University (2000)
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* MA Physics, Duke University (2003)
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* PhD Physics, Duke University (2007)
  
 
== Further Resources ==
 
== Further Resources ==
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Brian's gmail address is brian-dot-bunton.
  
 
== Other Interesting Facts ==
 
== Other Interesting Facts ==
  
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* Brian is a die-hard Clemson fan, holding football season tickets since graduation. He has also attended two bowl games: the 1999 Peach Bowl and the 2008 Gator Bowl. He is an even bigger fan of baseball, both of Clemson and his newly-adopted Chanticleers of CCU.
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* Brian has served in the bridal party for several BK Brothers: Austin and Dawn Dantzler, Brian Eaddy, Brian Mock, and [[Jason Radecke]].
  
 
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Revision as of 10:40, 29 November 2011

Brian Bunton
Brianbunton.jpg
Name Brian Bunton
Chapter Beta Kappa
Clemson University
Date Inducted April 1997
Roll Number BK 299
Alumni Chapter/Assoc
Honorary Member
Major Physics
Birthdate April 3, 1979
Spouse
Nicknames Skipper
Awards

T. Brian Bunton (born 3 April 1979) is an Alumnus of Beta Kappa Chapter (BK 299) at Clemson University. He is currently Chapter Adviser to the soon-to-be-formed Zeta Xi Chapter at Coastal Carolina University.

Early Fraternity Life and Career

Brian enrolled at Clemson in Fall 1996 after graduating from Wren High School in Piedmont, SC. He was recruited to join Phi Sigma Pi within minutes of stepping on campus by his dorm RA and BK's Initiate Advisor, Austin Dantzler, and his then-girlfriend Dawn Sarnowski. He was a member of the Zeta Class, then the largest BK class ever.

Collegiate Years at Beta Kappa Chapter

Days after Induction, Brian attended Grand Chapter 1997 with several other Brothers. The next year, he was the Chapter's Webmaster as well as the Chapter's Delegate to Grand Chapter. Brian served as Beta Kappa's Secretary in the 1998-1999 academic year. Brian helped create the popular Rate Your Professor web site, hosted by the Chapter. Brian was roommates with several BK Brothers: John Hausman, Matthew Nicoletta, Louis Damanti, and Paola Alboni.

Alumni Years to Present

Upon graduating from Clemson University in 2000, Brian enrolled in the PhD program in physics at Duke University. Brian received his degree in 2007 and is currently an assistant professor of physics at Coastal Carolina University, where he is now Chapter Adviser to the university's colony.

National Involvement

  • BK Grand Chapter attendee - 1997
  • BK Grand Chapter Delegate - 1998

Bigs and Littles

Brian's Big Brother is Brian Mock, who started the "S" Family. Brian's "S-name" is "Skipper."

Brian has 5 Little Brothers:

Academic Degrees

  • BS Physics, Clemson University (2000)
  • MA Physics, Duke University (2003)
  • PhD Physics, Duke University (2007)

Further Resources

Brian's gmail address is brian-dot-bunton.

Other Interesting Facts

  • Brian is a die-hard Clemson fan, holding football season tickets since graduation. He has also attended two bowl games: the 1999 Peach Bowl and the 2008 Gator Bowl. He is an even bigger fan of baseball, both of Clemson and his newly-adopted Chanticleers of CCU.
  • Brian has served in the bridal party for several BK Brothers: Austin and Dawn Dantzler, Brian Eaddy, Brian Mock, and Jason Radecke.