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| − | '''Delta Alpha Chapter''' (Founded 18 October 1998) is located at [http://www.rit.edu Rochester Institute of Technology] in Rochester, New York. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by alumni [[Mark Huebeler]], [[Thomas Schaller]] and [[Jonah Goodman]] and is a member of the [[Northeast Region]]. | + | '''Delta Alpha Chapter''' (Founded 18 October [[1998]]) is located at [http://www.rit.edu Rochester Institute of Technology] in Rochester, New York. The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by alumni [[Mark Huebeler]] (ΔΑ 2), [[Thomas Schaller]] (ΔΑ 3) and [[Jonah Goodman]] (ΔΑ 1) and is a member of the [[Northeast Region]]. |
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| + | [[Image:FallInduction2011.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Delta Alpha Chapter, Fall 2019]] | ||
== Historical Overview - Founding to Present == | == Historical Overview - Founding to Present == | ||
=== Founding === | === Founding === | ||
| − | Delta Alpha | + | 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 met by chance as freshman living in Sol Heumann. Mark and Tom were roommates on Sol 4 the location of all efforts to start the chapter. Jonah lived on Sol 9 and difficulties with his roommate led him to spend the majority of his time on the fourth floor with Mark and Tom who he was introduced to on move in day. In 1998 the university was predominantly male with very limited interaction between colleges and almost no social outlets. The three started looking at professional fraternities as an option to bridge the multiple disciplines of the university and to allow for a co-ed environment. 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|Alpha Rho Chapter's]] website and decided to pursue bringing Phi Sigma Pi to RIT. |
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| − | + | While the three were invited to look into expansion possibilities in 1997 by Phi Sigma Pi, it took nearly a year before they were able to get recognition from the university as a new student group. The three students gathered an initial group of about ten students interested in petitioning the university for recognition. The new President of the university, Albert Simone, was simultaneously working with Golden Key to bring their organization to campus and the administration actively tried to avoid any competition. Several administrative organizations made obtaining recognition extremely difficult. It was advised that the three students meet with Dr. Kit Mayberry, Associate Provost in the Spring of 1998. Upon hearing their request for recognition and difficulties obtaining it through various routes she offered to immediately recognize the group under her office. | |
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| − | + | 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. | |
== Chapter Leadership == | == Chapter Leadership == | ||
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* [[Nick Potkalesky]] (2005-06) | * [[Nick Potkalesky]] (2005-06) | ||
* [[Nikhil Nampalli]] (2006-07) | * [[Nikhil Nampalli]] (2006-07) | ||
| + | * [[Andrew Tsai]] (2007-2008) | ||
| + | * [[Stephen Sarnelle]] (2008-2009) | ||
| + | * [[Laura Carbonneau]] (2009-2010) | ||
| + | * [[Lisa Kratzer]] (2010-2011) | ||
| + | * [[Nicole Martin]] (2011-2012) | ||
| + | * [[Biruk Kifle]] (2012-2013) | ||
| + | * [[Kris Yee]] (2013-2014) | ||
| + | * [[Matthew Kennedy]] (2014-2015) | ||
| + | * [[Alex Besen]] (2015-2016) | ||
| + | * [[Elizabeth Pattie]] (2016-2017) | ||
| + | * [[Emily Wood]] (2017-2018) | ||
| + | * [[Mikeena Dowen]] (2018-2018) | ||
| + | * [[Matt Roca]] (2019-2019) | ||
| + | * [[Joe Talbot]] (2020-2020) | ||
| + | * [[Ryan Murphy]] (2020-current) | ||
== Active Chapter == | == Active Chapter == | ||
| − | The current Delta Alpha chapter has | + | The current Delta Alpha chapter has 16 Active brothers, led by the Executive Board. |
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| + | === E-Board === | ||
| + | * President [[Ryan Murphy]] | ||
| + | * Vice President [[Taylor Kozak]] | ||
| + | * Secretary [[Sean Kloss]] | ||
| + | * Treasurer [[Charles Brinsfield]] | ||
| + | * Initiate Advisor [[Keegan Kresge]] | ||
| + | * Recruitment Advisor [[Jennifer Schroll]] | ||
| + | * Historian [[Caleb Katzenstein]] | ||
| + | * Parliamentarian [[Matt Roca]] | ||
| + | * Brothers at Large [[Matt Roca]], [[Chris Augsburger]] | ||
| − | + | === Initiate Classes === | |
| − | + | ''Main article: [[List of Delta Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes]]'' | |
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| − | + | === Family Lines === | |
| − | + | ''Main article: [[List of Delta Alpha Family Lines]]'' | |
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== Chapter Events & Activities == | == Chapter Events & Activities == | ||
===Karen's Walk=== | ===Karen's Walk=== | ||
| − | [http://www.karenswalk. | + | [[Image:Karenswalk1.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Delta Alpha Chapter visiting the University of Rochester Cardiac Center.]] |
| + | [http://www.karenswalk.org 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 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) | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ===Brick City 5K=== | ||
| + | [http://www2.rit.edu/brickcity/ 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 == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
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** Founding Member | ** Founding Member | ||
** [[Vice President of Alumni Development]] (2004-2006) | ** [[Vice President of Alumni Development]] (2004-2006) | ||
| − | ** [[National President]] (2006- | + | ** [[National President]] (2006-2014) |
== Chapter Honors and Awards == | == Chapter Honors and Awards == | ||
| + | ''Main article: [[List of Delta Alpha Awards]]'' | ||
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=== National Awards === | === National Awards === | ||
* 1999 [[Outstanding Chapter for Challenging Tradition]] | * 1999 [[Outstanding Chapter for Challenging Tradition]] | ||
| − | * 2000 [[Outstanding Newsletter]] | + | * 2000 [[Outstanding Newsletter Award]] |
| − | * 2001 [[Chapter | + | * 2001 [[Furthest Traveled Chapter Award]] |
* 2002 [[Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award]], [[Elissa Weeden]] | * 2002 [[Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award]], [[Elissa Weeden]] | ||
* 2003 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]], [[Karen's Walk]] | * 2003 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]], [[Karen's Walk]] | ||
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* 2006 [[Top in Region Award]] - Northeast | * 2006 [[Top in Region Award]] - Northeast | ||
* 2007 [[Top in Region Award]] - Northeast | * 2007 [[Top in Region Award]] - Northeast | ||
| + | * 2008 [[Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming]] | ||
| + | * 2012 [[Outstanding Initiate Program]] | ||
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==== Chapter Service Key ==== | ==== Chapter Service Key ==== | ||
* 1998-1999 [[Donna Thibault]], [[Dan Lerner]] | * 1998-1999 [[Donna Thibault]], [[Dan Lerner]] | ||
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* 2005-2006 [[Eric Majewicz]] | * 2005-2006 [[Eric Majewicz]] | ||
* 2006-2007 [[Nikhil Nampalli]] | * 2006-2007 [[Nikhil Nampalli]] | ||
| + | * 2015-2016 [[Alex Besen]] | ||
| + | * 2016-2017 [[Elizabeth Pattie]] | ||
| + | * 2017-2018 [[Carter Blalack]], [[Michael Desimone]] | ||
| + | * 2019-2020 [[Christina Eker]] | ||
| − | === | + | === Other Awards & Recognitions === |
| − | + | * 1999 Make a Difference Day - Certificate of Appreciation | |
| − | * 1999- | + | * 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 [http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/ University of Rochester Medical Center] - Plaque of Appreciation for support of Karen Decker Cardiomyopathy Research Fund through Karen’s Walk/5K Run | |
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| − | == | + | = Further Resources = |
| − | * | + | * [http://www.phisigmapi.org/rit Delta Alpha Chapter Portal] |
| + | * [http://www.phisigmapirit.org Delta Alpha Website] | ||
| − | = | + | = In the News = |
| − | * [http://www. | + | * [http://henrietta.whec.com/news/news/karens-walk-rit-raises-1800-heart-research/52273 Karen’s Walk at RIT raises $1,800 for heart research] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/index.cfm?id=3165 April 30 Karen’s Walk, 5K Benefits URMC Heart Failure Research] |
| + | * [http://www.rit.edu/news/?v=46878 RIT Student Receives Grant from Clinton Global Initiative] | ||
| + | * [http://www.reportermag.com/article/148 Imagine RIT - Phi Sigma Pi’s Picture-taker] | ||
| + | * [http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top_stories/654024/charity-run-to-honor-lost-mother/?ap=1&Flash] | ||
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| + | {{Collegiate Chapters}} | ||
[[Category:Chapters]] | [[Category:Chapters]] | ||
[[Category:Collegiate Chapters]] | [[Category:Collegiate Chapters]] | ||
[[Category:Active Chapters]] | [[Category:Active Chapters]] | ||
[[Category:Northeast Region]] | [[Category:Northeast Region]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Delta Alpha Chapter]] | ||
Revision as of 11:59, 31 May 2020
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 (ΔΑ 2), Thomas Schaller (ΔΑ 3) and Jonah Goodman (ΔΑ 1) and is a member of the Northeast Region.
Contents
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 met by chance as freshman living in Sol Heumann. Mark and Tom were roommates on Sol 4 the location of all efforts to start the chapter. Jonah lived on Sol 9 and difficulties with his roommate led him to spend the majority of his time on the fourth floor with Mark and Tom who he was introduced to on move in day. In 1998 the university was predominantly male with very limited interaction between colleges and almost no social outlets. The three started looking at professional fraternities as an option to bridge the multiple disciplines of the university and to allow for a co-ed environment. 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 by Phi Sigma Pi, it took nearly a year before they were able to get recognition from the university as a new student group. The three students gathered an initial group of about ten students interested in petitioning the university for recognition. The new President of the university, Albert Simone, was simultaneously working with Golden Key to bring their organization to campus and the administration actively tried to avoid any competition. Several administrative organizations made obtaining recognition extremely difficult. It was advised that the three students meet with Dr. Kit Mayberry, Associate Provost in the Spring of 1998. Upon hearing their request for recognition and difficulties obtaining it through various routes she offered to immediately recognize the group under her office.
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.
Chapter Leadership
Past Chapter Presidents
- Jonah Goodman (1998-00)
- Eric Marderness (2000-01)
- Ken VanderVeer (2001-02)
- Rebecca Alperstein (2002-03)
- Joe Abbate (2003-03)
- Christopher Mabry (2003-04)
- Josh Baker (2004-05)
- Nick Potkalesky (2005-06)
- Nikhil Nampalli (2006-07)
- Andrew Tsai (2007-2008)
- Stephen Sarnelle (2008-2009)
- Laura Carbonneau (2009-2010)
- Lisa Kratzer (2010-2011)
- Nicole Martin (2011-2012)
- Biruk Kifle (2012-2013)
- Kris Yee (2013-2014)
- Matthew Kennedy (2014-2015)
- Alex Besen (2015-2016)
- Elizabeth Pattie (2016-2017)
- Emily Wood (2017-2018)
- Mikeena Dowen (2018-2018)
- Matt Roca (2019-2019)
- Joe Talbot (2020-2020)
- Ryan Murphy (2020-current)
Active Chapter
The current Delta Alpha chapter has 16 Active brothers, led by the Executive Board.
E-Board
- President Ryan Murphy
- Vice President Taylor Kozak
- Secretary Sean Kloss
- Treasurer Charles Brinsfield
- Initiate Advisor Keegan Kresge
- Recruitment Advisor Jennifer Schroll
- Historian Caleb Katzenstein
- Parliamentarian Matt Roca
- Brothers at Large Matt Roca, Chris Augsburger
Initiate Classes
Main article: List of Delta Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes
Family Lines
Main article: List of Delta Alpha Family Lines
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
- Jonah Goodman
- Founding Member
- Vice President of Alumni Development (2004-2006)
- National President (2006-2014)
Chapter Honors and Awards
Main article: List of Delta Alpha Awards
National Awards
- 1999 Outstanding Chapter for Challenging Tradition
- 2000 Outstanding Newsletter Award
- 2001 Furthest Traveled Chapter Award
- 2002 Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award, Elissa Weeden
- 2003 C.H. McClure Single Service Award, Karen's Walk
- 2004 Outstanding Website Award
- 2005 Most Traveled Chapter Award
- 2006 Top in Region Award - Northeast
- 2007 Top in Region Award - Northeast
- 2008 Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming
- 2012 Outstanding Initiate Program
Chapter Service Key
- 1998-1999 Donna Thibault, Dan Lerner
- 1999-2000 Liz Hassett, Jen Dashnau
- 2000-2001 Eric Marderness, Bob Orefice
- 2001-2002 Ken VanderVeer
- 2002-2003 Joe Abbate
- 2005-2006 Eric Majewicz
- 2006-2007 Nikhil Nampalli
- 2015-2016 Alex Besen
- 2016-2017 Elizabeth Pattie
- 2017-2018 Carter Blalack, Michael Desimone
- 2019-2020 Christina Eker
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
In the News
- Karen’s Walk at RIT raises $1,800 for heart research
- April 30 Karen’s Walk, 5K Benefits URMC Heart Failure Research
- RIT Student Receives Grant from Clinton Global Initiative
- Imagine RIT - Phi Sigma Pi’s Picture-taker
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| Delta Alpha Chapter | |
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| Founded October 18, 1998 • Rochester Institute of Technology | |
| Presidents | Jonah Goodman • Eric Marderness • Ken VanderVeer • Rebecca Alperstein • Joe Abbate • Christopher Mabry • Josh Baker • Nick Potkalesky • Nikhil Nampalli • Andrew Tsai • Stephen Sarnelle • Laura Carbonneau • Lisa Kratzer • Nicole Martin • Biruk Kifle • Kris Yee • Matthew Kennedy • Alex Besen * Elizabeth Pattie * Emily Wood + Mikeena Dowen * Matt Roca * Joe Talbot * Ryan Murphy • Eloise Christian • Katelynn Blank |
| History | List of Delta Alpha Chapter Initiate Classes • List of Delta Alpha Family Lines |
| Chapter Service Keys | Donna Thibault • Dan Lerner • Liz Hassett • Jen Dashnau • Eric Marderness • Bob Orefice • Ken VanderVeer • Joe Abbate • Eric Majewicz • Nikhil Nampalli • Alex Besen • Elizabeth Pattie * Carter Blalack * Michael Desimone * Christina Eker |
| National Council Members | Jonah Goodman |
| Torchias | none |
