A Lifetime of Service: Doug Schmidt Spotlight
The same year Bobby Fischer became a Chess Grand Master and President Eisenhower created NASA, Doug Schmidt (University of California-Santa Barbara, ’60) transferred to the Santa Barbara College of the University of California (UCSB), as it was known then. By 1958, Doug swore off Greek Life, having joined a local fraternity at Berkeley where he […]
Episode 55- Travel
Fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray tables are in the upright position, we are getting into travel! From imaginary places to travel horror stories, we are here to talk all things planes, trains and automobiles. Disclaimer: The views expressed in our ChopTalk podcasts are those of the individual participants only and do not […]
Alumni Spotlight: Life as a Servant Leader
Ambitious, hardworking, and passionate, Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus Marc Nichols (Wabash College, ’92) maintains an impressive legal resume. He’s served as the U.S. and Canadian general counsel at the Sweden-based aerospace and defense company, Saab, and a senior attorney for Rolls-Royce. As of January 2022, Nichols added one more prestigious title to his resume: chief […]
Undergrad Spotlight: What Makes a Leader?
Throughout history, countless individuals have tried to put their own spin on what it means to be an effective leader. But in the end, one can find an understanding of their ability to lead by answering two simple questions: is there an effective following behind me that has earned my trust, or am I simply […]
Brother Spotlight: John Bloom
This past June, Brother John Bloom (Miami University- Ohio, ’67) was honored for his service to his chapter as editor of the newsletter, producing over 250 editions. In his early life, Bloom had a strong appreciation for English literature as his mother and high school English teacher both played a vital role in his writing. […]
“Flo’s Kitchen”: A Mother’s Day Tribute
Inspiring. Nurturing. A guiding force. Our mother figures are some of the most influential forces in our lives from an early age. They aid in our development, help us learn right from wrong and provide unconditional love. So, when members of Lambda Chi embark on their next phase of life in the university space, a […]
Episode 54- Leadership Skills Certification Academy (Henry Schuck)
Like the symbol of the cross & crescent, we must remind ourselves to be ever-growing. Our latest guest on ChopTalk, Henry Schuck (CEO and Founder of ZoomInfo) reminds us of this when talking about investing back in yourself both personally and professionally. Disclaimer: The views expressed in our ChopTalk podcasts are those of the individual […]
Alumni Spotlight: Warrior for Peace Foundation
On a beautiful, California day in November 2021, two professional fishing boats embarked through the waters around San Diego for the first annual Warrior for Peace Foundation Ocean Fishing Event. With nearly 100 veterans, family, and friends in attendance, the event went above and beyond to provide all veterans in attendance a day of peace and […]
C&C Winter 2022
Introducing the winter edition of the Cross & Crescent! This issue is centered around one of the cornerstones of our organization- Growth. Within this issue, we celebrate the many forms of growth our organization has experienced despite the challenges of the past two years. We always encourage our Brothers to submit any stories they might […]
Black History Month Spotlight: Abe Hester
In October of 2021, Lambda Chi Alpha alum Abe Hester became the newest attorney at the Dallas office of Jones Day, the fifth largest law firm in the U.S. and 13th highest grossing law firm in the world. Hester was hired for the job after graduating from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, […]
