http://www.crossandcrescent.com A Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity publication Wed, 07 May 2008 16:37:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Indiana State alums Curt Brighton and Gary Morris serve as two top executives of Hulman & Co., which owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy Racing League, Wabash Valley Broadcasting, and Clabber Girl. Brighton is the executive vice president and general counsel for all Hulman-owned companies, while Morris serves as COO and president of Clabber Girl, a top-selling baking powder.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/05/team-hulman/ John Baldecchi has worked with Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, and most recently with Al Pacino in the newly-released movie "88 Minutes." A UCLA graduate, he has leveraged his economics degree into building a successful production company.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/05/hollywood-movietv-producer/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/05/chapter-news-31/ Fraternity News: Active alumni support plays big part in each colony's future. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/05/expansion-plan-update/ History: Investigating the origins of Lambda Chi's 24th chapter.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/05/the-roots-of-purdues-psi-zeta/ Alexander Hertel-Fernandez was named one of the 20 members of USA TODAY's 2008 All-USA College Academic First Team. A political science major at Northwestern University, he has studied infant mortality in Chile, earned a Rotary Foundation ambassadorial scholarship, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellowship.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/04/academic-all-star/ A starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Brian Bannister hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an All-Star. As an undergraduate at Southern California, he not only excelled in baseball but devoted himself to academics -- being named All Pac-10 Academics, Academic All-American, and graduating cum laude.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/04/major-league-pitcher/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/04/chapter-news-30/ Fraternity News: Choosing strong chapter leader can improve academics.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/04/importance-of-scholastic-chairman/ History: Fourteen members have received top academic honor.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/04/lambda-chis-rhodes-scholars/ Survey: Requesting nominations of Fraternity's most notable alumni.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/04/member-feedback-18/ Middlebury College President Emeritus Dr. John McCardell is the founder and director of Choose Responsibility, a nonprofit organization established to engage the public in informed and dispassionate debate over the effects of the 21-year-old drinking age. Having sparked renewed interest on this important topic, he will be featured in an upcoming segment on CBS' "60 Minutes."]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/choose-responsibility-founder/ Guest speaker at the Fraternity's 2008 Winter Leadership Retreat, Joe Driver is currently serving his eighth term in the Texas House of Representatives. A former chapter president, he also is a successful businessman, serving as an agent for State Farm Insurance Companies for the past 34 years.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/texas-state-legislator/ Ronnie Arrow, University of South Alabama head coach, and Tommy Dempsey, Rider University head coach, look to finish their successful seasons by making a big splash in the Big Dance.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/march-madness/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/chapter-news-29/ Fraternity News: Impact of innovative programs, alumni support.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/update-from-the-executive-vice-president/ History: Highlights from science, arts and literature.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/100-years-of-notable-alumni-2/ Survey: Seeking your opinions about alcohol consumption and education.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/03/member-feedback-17/ Gardnar Mulloy, an Order of Achievement recipient and chapter founder, spent 14 years ranked in the U.S. singles top 10, achieving the No. 1 ranking in 1952. A World War II veteran, and a member of seven halls of fame, he also partnered with Bill Talbert during a 10-year doubles dynasty in the 1940s.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/94-year-old-tennis-great/ At age 45, Louis Tharp began transforming himself from an overweight, beginner swimmer to a World Master’s bronze medalist and eventually, swim coach of the U.S. Army triathlon team at West Point. He also cofounded TGI Healthworks and Global Healthy Living Foundation, both organizations designed to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic diseases.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/an-overachievers-diary/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/chapter-news-28/ Fraternity News: Property policy changes.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/lcap-board-implements-new-plan/ Fraternity News: A Celebration of Brotherhood.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/2008-winter-leadership-retreat/ History: Educational manual reference.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/the-paedagogus-part-2/ Survey: Seeking your opinions about Fraternity housing.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/02/member-feedback-16/ Joe Philbin coordinates the offense for the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers. After several successful stints as a college assistant coach, he is making the most of his first NFL opportunity.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/01/packers-offensive-expert/ In November 2007, psychologist Dr. Elgan Baker received the Hans H. Strupp Award, his profession's highest honor. In addition, he also has served the Fraternity in numerous capacities as an alumnus over the last 35 years. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/01/baker-receives-top-honor/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/01/chapter-news-27/ Fraternity News: Many opportunities for participation. ]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/01/centennial-celebration-preview/ History: Sports world highlights.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/01/100-years-of-notable-alumni/ Survey: Seeking your opinions about the Centennial Celebration.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2008/01/member-feedback-15/ After co-founding Crescent Real Estate Equities, taking it public, and selling it for $6.5 billion in August 2007, John Goff is eager to begin his next adventure. A significant part of his new focus will revolve around his philanthropy work and The Goff Family Foundation.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/entrepreneurial-spirit/ Book Worm Angels was founded in 1999 by Kermit Myers, a retired entrepreneur. Since its inception, the organization has collected over 1,000,000 books, and is serving more than 100 schools.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/book-worm-angel/ John Windwick serves as the commissioner of the Canadian Finals Rodeo, an annual indoor championship held in Edmonton, Alberta. A graduate of the University of Alberta, he was named the chapter's 2007 alumnus of the year.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/rodeo-commissioner/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/chapter-news-26/ Fraternity News: 2007 North American Food Drive.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/brothers-feeding-others-3/ History: An overview of the first 50 printings of our educational manual.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/the-paedagogus-part-1/ Survey: Seeking your opinions about giving.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/12/member-feedback-14/ Dr. Ron Paul is a U.S. Congressman from Texas, a physician, and a 2008 U.S. presidential candidate. His honest, grassroots campaign has been fueled by internet support, where his fund-raising has widely exceeded analysts' predictions.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/ron-pauls-presidential-bid/ B.H. "Pete" Fairchild is an award-winning American poet and an English professor at Texas Christian University. His book, The Art of the Lathe, won several prestigious awards and was a finalist for the National Book Award.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/award-winning-poet/ Cobi Jones, the Los Angeles Galaxy's all-time leader in games played, goals, and assists, has retired after 12 seasons. A walk-on at UCLA, he has the most appearances for the U.S. men's national team and played in the 1992 Summer Olympics.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/pro-soccer-star-retires/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/chapter-news-25/ Fraternity News: Leaders share bond of brotherhood.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/nic-leadership-change/ Fraternity News Members honored for leadership, community service.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/2006-2007-order-of-omega-recipients/ History: Examining our earliest chapter beginnings.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/lambda-chi-alphas-five-oldest-chapters/ Survey: Seeking your opinions about networking.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/11/member-feedback-13/ Together, Brett Yormark and Lawrence Frank have partnered to reinvent the culture of Nets basketball. Ironically, they both grew up in New Jersey, attended Indiana University, joined Lambda Chi Alpha, but never actually met until they began working together at the Nets in 2005.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/10/nba-nets-1-2-punch/ With his role in the summer blockbuster, "Live Free or Die Hard," Jonathan Sadowski is quickly moving up the ranks in Hollywood. In addition to his TV and film work, he also sold his first movie script, "This Bill Smith," to Columbia Pictures.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/10/rising-hollywood-star/ Retired Gen. Russell E. Dougherty, former commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command, died September 7, 2007, at his home in Potomac Falls, Virginia. In addition to his numerous professional achievements and military honors, he was a charter member and first president of the Louisville chapter, an Order of Achievement recipient, and served on the Educational Foundation board and Grand High Zeta.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/10/decorated-general-remembered/ Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.]]> http://www.crossandcrescent.com/2007/10/chapter-news-24/