Greek Life Continues to Grow and Give Back…Here’s Why
What Do We Take With Us After Graduation?
Recently, the North-American Interfraternity Conference and National Panhellenic Conference partnered with Gallup to conduct research on the well-being of fraternity and sorority members. These Greek society governing bodies wanted to really know if their members were actually better off after college graduation because of their Greek experiences. And to no surprise, it showed they were. The results showed that respondents who were a part of Greek life in college scored higher in overall well-being, workplace engagement, collegiate support, experiential learning and alumni attachment compared to those not involved in Greek life. However, the success of sorority and fraternity members is not just demonstrated in that poll.
Class of ’68 50th Anniversary Reunion
DKE Brothers and Guests Gather for A Very Memorable Weekend
The class of ’68 held their 50th Anniversary Reunion on the weekend of April 13th-14th and it was one of the most fun and well-attended reunions in recent memory. Twenty-seven of the 31 (still living) brothers from the 1968 pledge class attended! Stories were told, memories were shared and fun was had by all.
Goal Within Reach! $1.124 Million Raised!
We are less than $160,000 from reaching our goal to raise $1.28 million to secure Beta DKE’s future through the Four Corners Campaign. Will you be one of the final generous alumni to push us over our goal? Click here to join the momentum and make your commitment.
Four Corners Campaign Celebration
We had a great turnout to celebrate the Four Corners Campaign crossing the $1 million mark at our campaign celebration on October 7, during Alumni Weekend! Click here to see more pictures from the festivities and to share your own.
Thanks to Him, There’s No “What Might Have Been”
Dave Phillips ’65 Earns 1851 Award for Securing Funding After 1971 Fire
Take a minute to imagine if the DKE house didn’t re-open after a fire destroyed it in 1971. Picture what your memories would look like if the house had vanished, if your experience at UNC didn’t include those iconic columns, or that staircase, or your DKE brothers.
When we asked Trey Adams about Dave Phillips ’65, recipient of the 1851 Award, the first thing he said was, “Without him, we wouldn’t have the chapter house today.”
It’s because of Dave that we don’t have to picture what might have been. But that comes a little later in the story. First, let’s go back to the dire straits after the new house was built.
The Lifelong DKE Connections
Thank you to Berny Gray for sharing this great picture. He writes, “Each summer, half of my pledge class gathers in Roaring Gap. This picture of us was taken a couple of years ago. While we can’t all attend every summer, most of us can convene and tell stories, share family tales, and enjoy the friendships developed by being DKEs. Our pledge class has 100% participation with the Four Corners Campaign because we all cherish the wonderful experiences of the DKE house and the tight bonds emanating from those college years.”
There’s Still Time to Be Recognized!
All pledges and gifts made to the Four Corners Campaign by October 1 will be recognized at our fun-filled campaign celebration during Alumni Weekend on October 7. Make sure that you’re recognized among the generous Beta DKEs who will help to preserve our fraternity’s legacy. Click here to make your pledge or gift.
Honoring DKExcellence: The Four Corners Campaign and the Legacy It Will Preserve
Join us at the DKE house for a celebration on Saturday, October 7! This year alumni weekend will share the spotlight with a commemoration of DKExcellence: The Four Corners Campaign. The festivities will start at 11:45 a.m. with the 1851 Award presentation to Dave Phillips ’65, followed by drinks, lunch, and a band until kickoff […]
Top 10 Classes of the Four Corners Campaign
We are pleased to announce that THREE classes have now achieved 100% participation with the Four Corners Campaign, meaning all members of a graduating class have made a gift or pledge. Fifty-five brothers from the classes of 1970, 1971, and 2005 have committed a collective $79,497 toward the campaign.
A Celebration of Brotherhood: Alumni Weekend
Gather your class for a mini-reunion at the DKE House on October 7th for a celebration of DKExcellence: The Four Corners Campaign. We will also present our alumni awards. All donors to DKExcellence: The Four Corners Campaign will be recognized at the event. Make your gift or pledge by October 1 to ensure your name […]
