John Emens ’83 is in Need of a Kidney
Dear Chi brothers, As many of you know, for twenty-five years I was a college professor. In October of 2015, I fell shattering my ankle. It became infected. Over half a dozen major surgeries tried to save my leg. We were unsuccessful. In addition, the antibiotics used to try and save the leg knocked out […]
What’s New With You, Brother?
It’s easy to lose touch with the people who matter most. In the wise words of Mary Schmich, “the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young.” Let your Brothers know what’s happening in your life. Click HERE to take our survey, and we’ll share your updates […]
Now is the Time to Join the DTD Honor Roll!
The holiday season is upon us, and there are only a few months left in 2019. To preserve the legacy of your time with DTD, and to ensure future generations can have those same experiences, we call on you for help. Click “Read More” to see how you can give back to DTD.
Hazing Prevention Week
The Chapter held an education session presentation on the prevention of hazing and building an anti-hazing culture at Kenyon during Hazing Prevention Week in October. You can view the presentation by clicking HERE.
Alumni President Update
The Alumni Association’s mission is threefold: i) own and maintain our Lodge; ii) mentor the undergraduate Chapter; and iii) enhance and facilitate communication among alumni. Over the past year we have taken several initiatives which we hope will allow us to better fulfill our mission.
Thanksgiving is the Time of Year to Reconnect with DTD Brothers!
The time of year for giving thanks is here! In this time of Thanksgiving, we should strive to remember our friends and express our gratitude to the important people in our lives. Click “Read More” to see how DTD can help you maintain your relationships with former Brothers.
Chapter Eternal
Brother Marcus Edward Snyder ’95 We recently learned of the passing of Brother Marcus Snyder ’95. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and DTD Brothers. Please keep his family in your thoughts. Click HERE to view the obituary and share your memories.
JDRF One Walk
Chi Chapter participated in the JDRF One Walk experience on September 28th, 2019. Overall it was a very positive experience. Five Brothers in total attended, including Community Service Chair Alec Ogihara, Gene Bailey, Evan Wagner, Alex Gilkey, and Andres Tuccillo. The event was incredibly busy upon our arrival, and we were impressed by the variety […]
Dr. Robert D. Burns Celebration of Life – Event Recap
On September 28th, a Celebration of Life service for Dr. Robert D. Burns (1929-2019) was held at the Delta Tau Delta Lodge. Known to many on campus as “Doc Burns,” Burns arrived at Kenyon College in 1963 as a professor of biology. Doc Burns was eventually chosen by Chi Chapter as their faculty advisor in 1974. For almost 30 years, Doc Burns served as faculty chapter advisor. Upon his retirement in 1992, Kenyon awarded Doc Burns emeritus status and an honorary Doctor of Science degree. In 2010 he served as campaign chairman of the Securing Our Future capital campaign.
Event Recap
2019 Retreat
The Brothers of Chi Chapter held their semester retreat on September 15. Chapter retreats are typically times for actives to reflect on the fraternity, from our performance in official duties such as ritual to our activities on campus. All 26 active members were able to attend the event. In addition to discussing last year’s events, actives talked about what aspects of the fraternity they would like to improve upon in 2019-2020, from our commitment to JDRF on campus to our dedication to the values of the fraternity.