Brotherhood, Business, and BBQ: Jose Juarez’s Journey
When Rick Ippolito launched his pasta sauce business after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he credited much of his success to a fellow Lambda Chi Alpha Brother Jose Juarez (Florida State ’87.) Juarez wasn’t just a helping hand. He was a spark. Though the two had only known of each other during their time […]
A Taste of Resilience: Rick Ippolito’s Journey from Brotherhood to Business
Rick Ippolito’s (Florida State, ‘87) journey began long before a single jar of tomato sauce ever hit the shelf. It started where hard work was the way and family meant everything. Raised with a relentless work ethic instilled by his parents, Ippolito began mowing lawns and delivering newspapers at just 12 years old. By the […]
Member Profile: Jesus Ortiz
Heading into college, Brother Jesus Ortiz (UWW, ‘27) was determined to make an impact. He had a dream to positively influence the lives of others and when backed by his Brothers, he was able to make that dream a reality. When Ortiz arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater his freshman year, he found it […]
A Life of Leadership – Ralph Wilhelm and Omicron Zeta
Each year, Cornell University recognizes one individual from their vast group of alumni volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding service to the university and their communities through the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award. Over the years, four members of Lambda Chi Alpha have received this prestigious honor, a testament to the lasting impact the […]
Fall 2024 Expansion Spotlight:”We get to build our own thing”
A driving force for most of the Brothers who joined the three new Associate Chapters at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and the University of Colorado – Boulder. The feeling of creating something fresh and new, and getting the opportunity to watch it grow under their […]
Philanthropy Spotlight: University of Nevada-Reno
As Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, our Members are taught the importance of servant leadership and what it means to be pillars in the community. Whether that is through events benefitting Movember or hosting a blood drive, our Brothers are continuing to find unique ways to make a difference. For the Brothers at the Epsilon-Iota […]
Growing the Global Zeta
By Jeff Stuerman, 25th Grand High Alpha. Originally published in the Summer 2023 issue of the Cross & Crescent One of my favorite questions to ask groups of our fellow Brothers is, “So, what is your favorite part of Lambda Chi Alpha’s Coat of Arms? The Helmet? The Swords? The Lion with a Rose? Our […]
Global Zeta Connection: Michael Galanos
Forward by Jessie Ashton, Director of Chapter Support & Wellness; Article written by Michael Galanos Since I started at Lambda Chi Alpha, I’ve been proud to discuss the Global Zeta. From Zooming with Brothers in New Zealand in preparation for General Assembly to Members I’ve met from all of our continents to watching Brothers travel […]
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 […]
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. […]
