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Register for the Spring Gala

SOLD OUT We apologize, but this venue has reached its capacity and we can no longer take further registrations. The Pay Pal links remain live should you wish to make a contribution to the alumni association. We look forward to seeing you at the next event. ——– The first ever Delta Upsilon Spring Gala will…
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State of the Alumni

This will be my last State of the Alumni report as president of our organization and I’ll try to keep it brief, but with so many good things happening, keeping brief may be a challenge. For those of you who missed it, we just came off our best Wiffle Ball Tournament ever (see the Galleries…
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Award an Active with a Scholarship

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Each semester our alumni association gives scholarships to the top actives in academic and leadership performance. This has been a highly successful program largely due to the alumni committee involved in setting the scholarship standards and promoting the program to the association. We have given out more than $10,000 in scholarships due to the contributions…
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Sigma Nu Latest Fraternity at SDSU to Lose its Charter

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Just received word that another fraternity at SDSU has lost its charter due to hazing and substance abuse. Here’s the press release that was emailed to us from the University: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2012 Lexington, Va. –Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. has suspended the charter of the Eta Kappa Chapter at San Diego State…
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Best Tournament Ever!

We had more teams this year, great food and almost enough beer. The best part was that for the first time, bros from all eras participated in the tournament. There were young ducks, old ducks, and we even had a team of MIT ducks. Congratulations to Brady Lamar, John Murphy & Francis Murphy, the Sun…
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All You Can Eat Street Tacos

Each semester, the actives set aside Tuesday of Rush for alumni. As an enticement, they hire El Unico Street Tacos and for $10, you can get all the tacos you want. Come by the house on September 18th starting at 6pm and join your bros and help the chapter. Their most pressing objective is membership…
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Wiffle Ball is Here! Sign Up Today!

It’s time to get your team together and submit your entry fee – the 2012 Tim McGee Memorial Wiffle Ball Tournament is here! I hear the Old Ducks have been practicing, which technically is against tournament rules, so be prepared for some fierce competition. For those of you who haven’t participated, here’s the run down:…
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JoeDad to replace Mike Hartel on the Board

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Mike Hartel, a founder and leader within our local fraternity has decided to step down from the alumni board of directors. His involvement was enormous as he was instrumental in the resurgence of our local organization. He acted as mentor to chapter members and as a great leader within our organization. Thanks for your dedication…
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Sign Up for Wiffle Ball Here

The date for the Second Annual Tim McGee Wiffle Ball Classic has been set. Save Saturday August 13th on your calendar and get your team ready. Format is a modified Over-the-Line style play with pitching from the opposing team. Balls and strikes are called by hitting the backstop (beach chair). Talent of any kind is…
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