Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Join Us on Alumni Weekend

The chapter will be hosting an event at the Taste of Quincy where you can get a chance to meet the chapter and win prizes. The chapter will be raising money for Bleed Purple. Also join us on Saturday we will be tailgating the football game at 10 AM and the game will start at 1 PM. The chapter is looking forward to meeting you all.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Chapter Planning Alumni Event

The chapter is planning on scheduling an event during alumni/homecoming weekend. More Details to come.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Chapter to Participate in Discovery Day's

The chapter will continue it's Rush efforts looking to the future this Saturday when the chapter once again will participate in the Discovery Days put on by Admissions. The prospective student will be able to learn about the school and have to opportunity to learn more about the chapter during the club expo.

Message From Chapter Alum Tom Barry

After the recent alumni newsletter Tom responded to the chapter's "What's New" feature and wanted us to inform all the alumni about the QU National Alumni Board.

Message From Him: I am one of the members as well as a member of the Chicago Alumni Chapter. We put together different events (St. Pats parties, golf outings, etc.) and work with the school on future events. The board and, namely, the chapters are getting older and out of touch with the new grads. We want to connect more with the new guys/gals, so if you could, please let the alumni know about it. Chapters have meetings every couple months to get new information and plan future events. Delts can contact me via. e-mail if they want to get in touch with their chapters (Chicago, St. Louis, Quincy) and I'll let them know current info. You can contact him at tr_barry@comcast.net

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Coming Up!

Big Brother Ceremony: Thursday Oct. 8 at 10:15 PM in Friars Hall

Homecoming/Alumni Weekend: Oct. 23-25

FAAR Preparation: Present-Nov. 1

Initiation of Upsilon Class: November 5

More Events to Come!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Meet the Chapter: Five Minutes w/Dan LaRocco, (Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Asst. Alumni Chairman)

Pictured to Right: Dan LaRocco at the Sailing Leadership Academy.


Hi my name is Dan LaRocco. I am currently a sophomore member of the Sigma class and am the youngest member out of the group. Most of my life I bounced around place to place so really I don’t claim anywhere as my “hometown”. I serve the chapter as secretary, parliamentarian, and do work with the alumni committee. Most of the work is working on the blog, but I have also helped with the previous newsletter. I was initiated in the fall of 08’ and have high hopes for the future of this chapter. Just a little background about me I am a graduate of Normal Community High School where I was a wrestler and a runner for the Track and Field team. I had previous leadership role through such experiences. Coming into college I had pretty much little in mind where I would get involved, and along comes Delta Tau Delta. If you would have told me two year ago I would be in a fraternity and serve on the executive board I would look at you like you were crazy, but found that the stereotypes were wrong, and found a great group of guys. Then again I would not have imagined myself being engage by my sophomore year either, but you never know what life will throw at you, but so far life is treating me well. I take pride in calling myself a Delt, and feel I have taken the bull by the horns. I would say I have a very active role within the chapter, and I also attend the Sailing Leadership Academy this past June. An amazing experience that I hope other brothers will embark on. I hope that I can be a key factor to keeping this chapter on path to a successful future.

Chapter Host Movie Night

On Saturday October 3, 2009 the chapter teamed up with SPB to host a movie night in the Hawk's Nest. The chapter first pleayed Forrest Gump and later played American Psycho by request from the audience.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Fall Newsletter to Come Soon!

Hey Alumni,

Just a heads up the upcoming Alumni Newsletter will be coming up soon!

Fraternally,

Iota Delta Undergrads

QU Homecoming Coming

October 23, 2009 - October 25, 2009

Friday October 23

Taste of Quincy

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Penny Lane

Relive good times and give your taste buds a trip back in time with Quincy’s best cuisine! Back by popular demand, “Taste of Quincy” represents the top hot spots in Quincy including The Abbey, Kelly’s and Tower. Food tickets are available for purchase. Beer and wine cash bar will be available until 11:30 pm (soda and water are complimentary).

Homecoming Pep Rally

8:00 pm, Penny Lane

Pump up your Hawk pride at the Pep Rally! Come see the crowning of this year’s Homecoming King and Queen and join the Hawk Pep Band and cheerleaders as we cheer on our home teams. It will be a great night to be a Hawk!


Saturday October 24

5K Hawk Walk/Run


8 a.m., Health and Fitness Center

Calling all runners (and walkers)! The annual Hawk 5K starts at the Health and Fitness Center and spans Quincy University including Main Campus, QU Stadium and North Campus. $15 entry fee. Preregister by downloading the REGISTRATION FORM and mailing it to the address listed. For questions, contact Vicki Eidson at eidsovi@quincy.edu or 217-228-5432 ext. 3061 or contact Ben Braun at braunbe@quincy.edu or 217-228-5432 ext. 3469.

Mock Trial Tourney

9 a.m. - Round One

1:30 p.m. - Round Two

Adams County Courthouse, 521 Vermont St.

Hosted by Quincy University (Dr. Brian Borlas, QU Mock Trial Coach/Prof. of Political Science) and held at the Adams County Courthouse, round one of the tournament begins at 9:00 a.m. and round two around 1:30 p.m. Matches usually last 2 - 2 1/2 hours and will be held in the 8 courtrooms. The event is open to the public and fills-up quickly. Lawyers from the Adams County Bar Association as well as Eighth Judicial Circuit Judges serve as volunteer judges for the two-round tournament of 16 teams. This is a sanctioned American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) invitational tournament.

National Alumni Board Meeting

10 a.m., Board of Trustees Room (4th Floor Francis Hall)

Alumni Association Meeting

11 a.m., Board of Trustees Room (4th Floor Francis Hall)

All alumni are welcome to find out the latest happenings with the Alumni Association.

Estate Planning Seminar

10 a.m., Student Center Private Dining Room

Estate Planning seminar presented by Michael A. Bickhaus of Schmeideskamp, Robertson, Neu and Mitchell and Steve Siebers of Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers and Duesterhaus. The seminar will include: Basic information one needs to make a will; Specific considerations that must be taken into account when establishing a will/where to keep it; Probate process; Benefits of trusts, avoiding unnecessary tax; Benefits of provisions for charity in one’s will.

Tennis Mixer (Tennis Alumni Only)

10 a.m. , Tennis Courts

Relive the college experience while hitting with current and former Hawks. Recognition awards will be given to outstanding former members of the QU tennis teams. The tennis teams will also have a presence at Taste of Quincy on Friday night.

Homecoming Parade

12:00 pm, former Campus Ministry House (20th and Lind)

We’re taking Hawk Pride to the streets! Cheer alongside QU’s clubs, organizations, athletic teams, dance team and Pep Band as they lead the way down 20th street to the QU Stadium as the Hawks take on St. Ambrose.

"Hawks in the House" Tailgate Party

11 am – 1 pm, QU Stadium

The place to be before the football game! Catch up with old friends and make new ones at the official Tailgate Party. The Mart Heinen Booster Club will sell food and beverages with all proceeds going to QU athletic programs.

Homecoming Football Game - Quincy University vs. St. Ambrose

1 pm, QU Stadium

General Admission: $5

Come out and root for the Hawks as they take on our rival.

Gray Gallery Art Exhibit

4 pm – 5:30 pm, Brenner Library’s Gray Gallery

In recognition of the University’s 150th anniversary, the Gray Gallery is hosting an Alumni Invitational. Graduates from the years since the art program was founded by Fr. Tom Brown, OFM, were invited to submit works for the exhibition, which will be on display at no charge through Nov. 6. A gallery reception honoring the artists will be held 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, and all alumni are invited to attend without charge.

Alumni Banquet

6:30 – 9 pm - Student Center Main Dining Room (casual attire)

6:30 - 7:30 pm - Cocktails

7:30 - 9 pm - Dinner and Recognition

$25 per person, reservations are required

All alumni and special guests are invited to join us as we honor those alumni and friends who help to promote the University. Anniversary classes of 1959 (and prior), 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 will be recognized with special recognition of the Bonaventure Scholars in each class. We’ll present the Alumnus of the Year award to Andrew and Eileen Orlet and Family as well as the Doug Helein Humanitarian Award. We will also host a special honoring of all QU Hall of Fame Award winners.

Hawks' Nest

9 pm – 1 am

Wrap up the day’s festivities (and kick off the night’s) with old friends at QU’s favorite on-campus hangout complete a cash bar and live music courtesy of Danny O and the Sorrowful Mysteries (Dan Orlet ’81, Andy Kinsella ’81, Dan McGrath ’81, and Bruce Rummenie ’83).

Magician Mike Super

9 pm, location TBD

Mike Super's Magic & Illusion Production is the industry's one stop for absolute entertainment! The moment Mike appears on stage, the audience is captivated. Mike takes the venue and transforms it into a gateway for your imagination, thus creating a totally INTERACTIVE magic experience.

Sunday October 25

Mass

9 am, Francis Hall Chapel

We are always looking for volunteers to help with mass. If you are interested in being a reader or communion minister please contact Lisa McDonald at 217-228-5226.

Farewell Brunch

10:30 am (following Mass), Student Center Main Dining Room - Cost $8


For More Information See:

http://www.quincy.edu/Alumni/Homecoming/

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Using Social Media To Get a JOB

I found this link on the Delt's Road blog and I am short on ideas, but thought this could potentially be useful for some.


Starting A Job Search:
How To Use Social Media To Get A Job

Check Out the New Link

Brother Brian Silverstein ask all alumni to check out his sports blog. The link is posted on the side as Chillin' With Brian and Mike.