Founding Father learns his great grandfather shares Lambda Chi Alpha experience
The first-year freshmen experience, for many students, relies on their involvement in on-campus activities. These activities develop friendships through common interests and creates a routine for those experiencing life on their own for the first time. Noah Ditzler (Butler University AA, ‘2020) had his eyes fixed on one specific activity: joining a Fraternity. Although he longed to be a part of these coveted […]
Alumni Brothers rally to raise $36,000 for University statue
During most college tours, a guide will often point out a bell tower, fountain or statue that acts as a symbol for the campus at large. That is surely the case for West Texas A&M, which boasts the construction of a massive, 1,700 pound buffalo statue. For Lambda Chi Alpha members, this statue has extra significance as our men were the ones who helped […]
Omega: Chris O’Toole
Chris “Sneakers” O’Toole (Drexel University ΕK, ‘12) was the kind of Brother who could connect with anyone. His interests ranged from reading enormous books, playing fantasy football and enjoying a wide range of movie genres. He was the guy we would meet at a recruitment event and think, “I want to get to know him.” O’Toole’s love of science-fiction films, anime and video games seemed to have a […]
Connecting with Undergraduates in a Position of Leadership
**This article was written by Chapter Support Coach Avery Baker (Lycoming College IB, ‘14). “If two people trust each other, they have a relationship. If there is no trust, there is no relationship… teams are built on relationships.” – Jocko Willink, Leadership Strategy and Tactics The authentic, genuine connection between two or more parties creates the […]
Brother prepares to row across the Atlantic Ocean in 2021
The Department of Defense estimates that veterans accounted for 13.5% of all deaths by suicide in 2017. Bill Cimino (Beta-Delta, ‘83), retired Army veteran, nearly collapsed as he thought about his fellow veteran brothers and sisters suffering in such a grim way. The calls to protect veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicidal thoughts began to roll around in his head like a pinball machine. Cimino’s dedication […]
Lambda Chi Alpha creates one-of-a-kind partnership with The JED Foundation (JED)
Carmel, IN – April 2, 2020 – The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Board of Directors is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. The enhanced partnership will develop a comprehensive set of recommendations, or […]
Working and Learning From Home – Tips & Tricks
As many colleges and universities have shifted to a virtual education model, it can be hard to get in the educational mindset when only working from your living space. We’ve already written some ideas to help you stay connected to your chapter. In this piece, how to maximize your personal efficiency with school, list available resources to maximize your efficiency and some best practices for online learning. Three […]
Chapter Support Coach: A Day in the Life
This article was written by Chapter Support Coach Cody Sallee (Epsilon-Gamma, ‘14). Chapter Support Coach. It’s a title that denotes development, consistency and reliability. For many years, the field staff of Lambda Chi Alpha have faithfully worked with chapters to provide guidance and a fresh perspective on how to operate. Their role has transitioned to […]
A Virtual Lambda Chi Alpha Experience
As the Office of Administration (OOA) at Lambda Chi Alpha continues to monitor the developments of the COVID-19, we wanted to elaborate and share some tips on how you can stay connected with your brothers. As our CEO Troy Medley reminded us, “Our nation, your school and Lambda Chi Alpha has been through world wars, pandemics, and disasters […]
High Pi Spotlight: Scott Jackson
“Not a day goes by that I don’t talk to one of my Brothers” explains Scott Jackson (Phi-Beta, ‘97). His sentiment was meant to refer to the men he’d gone through initiation and graduation with, but it is now more closely related to the men he physically sees each week. As the High Pi for the University of Louisville chapter, Jackson […]
