April 2007 issue

South Dakota’s First Alumnus President

by Tad Lichtenauer

James Abbott (South Dakota 1970)2006 Order of Achievement recipient Jim Abbott is the first University of South Dakota graduate and Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus to become president. Over the past decade, he has successfully implemented a long-range strategic plan and spearheaded a $130 million fund-raising campaign.

South Dakota State President

by Tad Lichtenauer

David Chicoine (South Dakota State 1969)On January 1, 2007, David Chicoine returned to his home state to become the 19th president of South Dakota State University. He also is an alumnus of the university and Lambda Chi Alpha chapter.

NCAA Division II Sports Leader

by Chris Barrick

Dave Brunk (Ball State 1972)David Brunk is entering his ninth year as commissioner of the Northeast-10 Conference. Prior to his involvement in intercollegiate athletics, Brunk owned and operated several minor league baseball franchises for the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates

Departments

Chapter News

Local News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.

Striving for Perpetual Growth

Fraternity News Criteria for colonization efforts.

Lambda Chi Alpha’s Early Coats of Arms

History: Rare steel engravings of fraternity coats of arms.

Member Feedback

Survey: Seeking your thoughts on expansion.

Podcast for April 2007

Listen: Download and listen to the April 2007 podcast.

Voices

Member Stories: A community blog where members write about their fraternal experiences.