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Revision as of 16:17, 19 August 2008

Delta Alpha Chapter (Founded 18 October 1998) is located at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. The Chapter was founded by alumni Mark Huebeler, Thomas Schaller and Jonah Goodman and is a member of the Northeast Region.

Delta Alpha Chapter, Spring 2008

Historical Overview - Founding to Present

Founding

Delta Alpha Chapter was founded in 1998 by Mark, Tom and Jonah in an effort to bring a new social outlet to an otherwise highly academic focused campus. The three started looking at professional fraternities as an option to bridge the multiple disciplines of the university. Professional fraternities also allowed co-ed membership. Similar groups were non existent on the majority male campus. After not being able to find a professional fraternity that was open to multiple professions (Mark and Tom were studying engineering while Jonah was studying graphic design) the three stumbled upon the Alpha Rho Chapter's website and decided to pursue bringing Phi Sigma Pi to RIT.

While the three were invited to look into expansion possibilities in 1997, it took nearly a year before they were able to get recognition from the university as a new student group. In the Fall of 1998, the three students worked with Betsy Jaquith, then Director of Expansion to set up mailings, information nights and colony events. On October 18, 1998, the charter class of the Delta Alpha chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was inducted with 38 members. A 39th member was inducted soon after.

Initiate Classes

Main article: List of Delta Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Leadership

Past Chapter Presidents

Active Chapter

The current Delta Alpha chapter has 50 Active brothers, led by the Executive Board. The Executive Board is made up of;

Chapter Events & Activities

Karen's Walk

Karen's Walk is a 5K Run/Walk that sponsors heart failure research in memory of Karen Decker. Delta Alpha established the Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Fund at the University of Rochester Medical Center after a friend of the fraternity passed away from postpartum cardiomyopathy, a form of heart failure. The walk was started in 2003 and to date has raised over $25,000.

"The Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Fund supports research which furthers the understanding and treatment of cardiomyopathy and other forms of heart failure. Scientists at the University of Rochester Cardiovascular Research Institute draw from the fund to support their projects, and progress is made every day." (karenswalk.com)

The chapter works with John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Clinical Preventive Cardiology and Burns Blaxall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine and of Pharmacology & Physiology, Cardiovascular Research Institute. They have also hosted chapter members participating in internships in their labs.

Brick City 5K

Brick City 5K is a part of the annual RIT Brick City/Homecoming Festival. Starting in 2006, the Delta Alpha chapter joined hands with the RIT Running Club to host this annual event in association with RIT's Brick City Committee. The sponsors of this event include RIT Center for Residence Life and the RIT Track & Field Team. It is a free for all event that provides a scenic run through the heart of the RIT campus. The 5K run usually sees participation in the hundreds.

Notable Alumni

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

Chapter Awards - Yearly

Chapter Service Key

Brother of the Year

Outstanding Senior Award

Distinguished Leadership Award

Other Awards (discontinued)

Other Awards & Recognitions

  • 1999 Make a Difference Day - Certificate of Appreciation
  • 2004 Frontier Field - Service Group Appreciation Award
  • 2004 Red Cross - For outstanding support and dedication to the success of blood drives at Rochester Institute of Technology.
  • 2004 Red Cross - For contributing to the success of the “April College Challenge by outperforming SUNY Brockport by 10%.
  • 2007 University of Rochester Medical Center - Plaque of Appreciation for support of Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Research Fund through Karen’s Walk/5K Run

Further Resources

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