Service Spotlight: Luke Higgins
Before Luke Higgins knew strength through service in the Brotherhood of Lambda Chi Alpha, he was forging his own path. Over the course of his childhood and into his collegiate career, Higgins has logged over 2000 hours of community service. Most of these hours come from the South Dakota National Guard Youth Program, a program […]
Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter Featured on Netflix’s “Queer Eye”
According to Parrot Analytics, audience demand for the Netflix favorite Queer Eye is almost five times the demand of the average television series in the United States. Through five different areas of self-improvement, the “Fab Five” have taken the country by storm in heartfelt stories centered around self-acceptance and love. As the seventh season, set […]
Episode 56-Campus Involvement
What do you want to remember from your undergraduate career? If you have already graduated, what stands out to you most? Was it your time in the classroom or those experiences you had during your extracurricular activities? Dr. James Bridgeforth (Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and ExperienceVT at Virginia Tech University) joins the ChopTalk […]
A Lifetime of Service: Doug Schmidt Spotlight
The same year Bobby Fischer became a Chess Grand Master and President Eisenhower created NASA, Doug Schmidt (University of California-Santa Barbara, ’60) transferred to the Santa Barbara College of the University of California (UCSB), as it was known then. By 1958, Doug swore off Greek Life, having joined a local fraternity at Berkeley where he […]
Episode 55- Travel
Fasten your seatbelts and make sure your tray tables are in the upright position, we are getting into travel! From imaginary places to travel horror stories, we are here to talk all things planes, trains and automobiles. Disclaimer: The views expressed in our ChopTalk podcasts are those of the individual participants only and do not […]
Alumni Spotlight: Life as a Servant Leader
Ambitious, hardworking, and passionate, Lambda Chi Alpha alumnus Marc Nichols (Wabash College, ’92) maintains an impressive legal resume. He’s served as the U.S. and Canadian general counsel at the Sweden-based aerospace and defense company, Saab, and a senior attorney for Rolls-Royce. As of January 2022, Nichols added one more prestigious title to his resume: chief […]
Undergrad Spotlight: What Makes a Leader?
Throughout history, countless individuals have tried to put their own spin on what it means to be an effective leader. But in the end, one can find an understanding of their ability to lead by answering two simple questions: is there an effective following behind me that has earned my trust, or am I simply […]
Brother Spotlight: John Bloom
This past June, Brother John Bloom (Miami University- Ohio, ’67) was honored for his service to his chapter as editor of the newsletter, producing over 250 editions. In his early life, Bloom had a strong appreciation for English literature as his mother and high school English teacher both played a vital role in his writing. […]
“Flo’s Kitchen”: A Mother’s Day Tribute
Inspiring. Nurturing. A guiding force. Our mother figures are some of the most influential forces in our lives from an early age. They aid in our development, help us learn right from wrong and provide unconditional love. So, when members of Lambda Chi embark on their next phase of life in the university space, a […]
Episode 54- Leadership Skills Certification Academy (Henry Schuck)
Like the symbol of the cross & crescent, we must remind ourselves to be ever-growing. Our latest guest on ChopTalk, Henry Schuck (CEO and Founder of ZoomInfo) reminds us of this when talking about investing back in yourself both personally and professionally. Disclaimer: The views expressed in our ChopTalk podcasts are those of the individual […]
