http://www.crossandcrescent.com A Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity publication Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:01:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a tribute to U.S. military, Ray Sorenson, an alumni brother from Alpha-Tau at Iowa State University, has painted The Freedom Rock annually since 1999. Having received extensive military support and national media exposure for his efforts, he hopes to land a large sponsor to allow him to travel and create more patriotic murals across America. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/everyday-hero/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/chapter-news-55/ Fraternity News: More than 40 volunteer alumni brothers attend training event. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/fourth-annual-master-steward-summit/ This chapter mixes together a plan for recruiting men with principles and values, officers who hold the brothers accountable for their actions, and a stable core of alumni brothers who have a passion for Lambda Chi Alpha as a direct result of their undergraduate experience. The product produced is Alpha-Pi Zeta at the University of Denver, and the results, well, you be the judge. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-right-ingredients/ A 2009 Phoenix Award winner, the Zeta-Sigma chapter at the University of Louisville has its sights set on the Grand High Alpha Award. After a recent stumble, the chapter brothers know all too well the importance of accountability, attracting like-minded men, seeking alumni counsel, and working towards a common goal. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/ready-to-soar/ TCU's Jim Schlossnagle, an alumni brother from the Delta-Pi chapter at Elon University, was named the 2010 NCBWA National Coach of the Year. After leading TCU to the program's first appearance at the NCAA College World Series, his team was eliminated by UCLA in the semifinals 10-3 on June 26, 2010. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/college-baseball-coach-of-the-year/ True Brother: The Heatons, alumni brothers from Western Ontario, exemplify "a Lifetime of True Brotherhood." ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/father-son-brothers/ History: Part about the origin and initial creation by Lambda Chi Alpha’s founding father. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/07/the-cole-ritual-its-debt-to-the-grange-part-ii/ Chairman, President, and CEO Kevin Vasquez leads Butler Schein Animal Health, the largest veterinary distribution company in the world. A graduate from Western Carolina University and a brother of Beta-Zeta, he credits the Fraternity and with making him the man he is today. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/i-owe-lambda-chi-everything/ Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson received the Order of Achievement on April 24, 2010, during a banquet held in his honor the University of North Dakota. After serving two terms as the state's attorney general, he served as governor from 1981 to 1985. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/order-of-achievement-recipient/ The Delta-Kappa chapter at the University of San Diego is the largest fraternity on campus, carries a 3.19 GPA, and earned the Dean's Trophy four of the past nine years. The brothers credit their success with making sure their values align with the values of the school and the General Fraternity. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/san-diegos-secret-to-success/ Pi-Lambda at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy was colonized in 2004 and was installed in 2005. With more than 50 brothers and a 3.0 GPA, the chapter actively recruits leaders on the campus, those with a top GPA, as well as men who are working toward leadership positions in other campus organizations.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/stlcops-bright-future/ After winning the Grand High Alpha Award in 1998, the Montana State chapter voluntarily surrendered its charter just eight short years later. During its rich history, the chapter produced many notable alumni brothers.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/epsilon-deltas-rise-fall/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/chapter-news-54/ History: A two-part article about the origin and initial creation by Lambda Chi Alpha's founding father. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/the-cole-ritual-its-debt-to-the-grang/ Fraternity News: Seven brothers join the International Headquarters as educational leadership consultants.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/06/meet-the-new-elcs/ Ryan Brown, a Gamma-Rho alumni brother from the University of Oklahoma, makes his debut as a fiction novelist on May 4, 2010, with the publication of Play Dead. Prior to publishing his first novel, he was cast in many network programs, including "Guiding Light," "The Young and the Restless," "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", and two feature films for Lifetime Television.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-new-stephen-king/ A seven-time Grand High Alpha Award winner, the Theta-Kappa chapter at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology remains first among six fraternities on campus. This has not happened by chance but has resulted from the value our brothers place on their fraternity experience and the belief that excellence attracts excellence. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/living-as-lifetime-brothers/ The Gamma-Theta chapter at Duke University was installed in 1924, adding 950 brothers to its roster before going dormant in 1969. The chapter was blessed with many outstanding undergraduates who enjoyed multiple successes, including intramural cup victories, elections to student government offices, outstanding scholarship, varsity athletes, and even homecoming trophies. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/the-diamonds-of-duke/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/chapter-news-53/ Fraternity News: Tools and resources to help brothers network and find jobs. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/lambda-chi-after-graduation/ True Brother: Nearly a dozen chapters represented at special event held in Indianapolis. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/inner-circle-programming-retreat/ History: Dr. John A. Carroll, an Iota-Pi brother, won the award in 1958 for his work about George Washington.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/05/tcus-pulitzer-prize-winner/ Georgia's Nu chapter alumni brother Charles Kelley is a lead member of the country music group Lady Antebellum. Since forming in 2006, the Grammy-winning band has won top awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/grammy-winning-artist/ With more than 100 undergraduate brothers, the Gamma-Xi chapter at Kansas State prides itself on campus involvement, carrying above a 3.0 GPA, community service, and being known as gentlemen. The other secret to the chapter’s successes has been the good leadership, holding brothers accountable, and living the Ritual.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/10-time-grand-high-alpha-winner/ The Alpha-Kappa brothers stand apart because they live the Ritual and are respectful, academically serious, and give back to society. This may be one reason so many of the brothers pursue higher education and the medical profession...to make society better and raise our standards to a higher level. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/brotherly-love-of-wabash/ Chartered on December 16, 1916, the Alpha-Zeta chapter at Colgate University added nearly 1,000 brothers with very diverse backgrounds. Unfortunately, this once thriving chapter ended in 1968 when it chose to disaffiliate from Lambda Chi Alpha, leaving behind 50 years of great memories.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/reflecting-upon-colgates-50-years/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/chapter-news-52/ True Brother: Exemplifying Service & Stewardship, Barry Collier has led Butler athletics "The Butler Way." ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/collier-has-2nd-wave-of-success-with-butler/ Fraternity News: Regional conferences provide great venues for brotherhood and education. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/2009-2010-conclave-recap/ History: A special collection of Lambda Chi Alpha baseball cards.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/04/touching-all-the-bases/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/chapter-news-51/ A former Alpha-Pi chapter treasurer at Denver, Michael Odell has taken his Lambda Chi undergraduate experiences and successfully applied them to his career. After a rewarding experience at Sears, he is now applying his leadership skills to Pep Boys Auto, which operates 570 stores and approximately 6,000 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/pep-boys-ceo/ Today the Alpha-Lambda chapter at Oregon State University as more than 70 active brothers, including the IFC president. Installed in 1917 and later united with the local Theta Kappa Nu chapter, this Inner Circle chapter boasts five Order of Merit recipients and a countless number of other successful alumni brothers. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/a-tradition-of-excellence/ Lambda Chi Alpha’s journey at Susquehanna University began with a group of 12 men on September 9, 1914, when the Bond and Key Club was formed. Forty-three years later the Iota-Eta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha was established and during its 36 years many successful brothers were added to the chapter's roster. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/gone-but-never-forgotten/ True Brother: Higher ed conferences invite Lambda Chi Alpha to present scientific research/vision. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/another-major-milestone/ History: As a Lambda Chi at Westminster College, he is the only U.S. Olympic basketball coach to win two gold medals. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/mr-henry-hank-iba/ Fraternity News: Undergraduate registration now open; alumni registration to open by March 15, 2010.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/03/53rd-general-assembly-details/ John Morris, a brother from the former Wilfrid Laurier colony, has spent his entire life preparing for the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He credits Lambda Chi Alpha with helping him to learn from his mistakes, which has helped him both as a person and teammate. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/curling-for-gold/ With more than 2,500 initiates in just 60 years, our Zeta-Rho chapter at Florida State University represents successful operations within Lambda Chi Alpha. And it hasn’t been luck. Many would say it has resulted from the dedicated work of brothers who had dreams, dreams upon which to build a great brotherhood. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/building-a-great-brotherhood/ After 56 years of achieving many undergraduate academic, social, and intramural successes, and having initiated 864 men, the Iota chapter at Brown University closed in 1968. During its unique history, the chapter even had an important influence on our second full-time chief executive, Cyril F. "Duke" Flad. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/an-ivy-league-jewel/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/chapter-news-50/ True Brother: Olivier Perodin, an active brother from the Phi-Lambda chapter at St. Joseph's, helps rebuild his country. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/faith-hope-and-love-for-haiti/ True Brother: Presidents share perspectives, ideas about how to enhance co-curricular partnership. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/college-presidents-lambda-chi-board-meet-for-joint-session/ History: A look back at how the program began 80 years ago.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/traveling-secretary-system-effective/ Fraternity News: Over last five years, total membership revenue has increased steadily. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/2009-financial-recap/ Fraternity News: Medium provides interactive forum for sharing operational updates for spring 2010 semester.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2010/02/chapter-officer-webinar-recaps/ http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2009/12/three-good-brothers-from-wabash/ The story of our Lambda-Zeta Zeta is primarily a story of brotherly love. In the past 19 years, the chapter at Union University has been awarded the Grand High Alpha Award for overall chapter excellence representing superior operations and fraternal spirit on six occasions. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2009/12/unions-success-a-story-of-brotherly-love/ Any discussion of the Lambda Chi chapter at Appalachian State University must begin with James F. Jones. Thirty-four years ago the local Collegiate Civic Club evolved into the Sigma-Upsilon chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha and since then more than 700 brothers have been initiated into our bond. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2009/12/dedicated-to-service-and-brotherhood/