Rolling Up His Sleeves: A Mission to Give Young Men a Chance
When Randy Ritterman arrived at the University of North Dakota in the fall of 1978, he was stepping into a world far different from the one he knew back home. Hailing from a nowhere town of fewer than 30 people in rural North Dakota, he was among the first in his family to pursue higher […]
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 […]
Cross & Crescent: Summer 2024
This issue is centered around one of Lambda Chi Alpha’s pillars: growth. In the span of 115 years, transformations have swept through both the United States Canada and the Fraternity itself, shaping it into the vibrant entity it is today. Lambda Chi Alpha has evolved from a simple idea into an embodiment of its Brothers’ […]
Stead Leadership College Case Study: Deon Estebo
“Going into my future, I have committed to growing my potential while also working to grow those around me whether it be in my academics, career, or personal life.” -Deon Estebo As an Associate Member starts their journey in their Lambda Chi Alpha Chapter, many new tasks and experiences befall them. Often joining a fraternity […]
From a chance meeting, to lifelong Brotherhood
Nick Kray (Eastern Illinois University, ’08) wasn’t familiar with fraternities other than what was portrayed in the movies, but one chance meeting with a Lambda Chi Alpha Brother not only changed his perspective but opened him to a world of lifelong Brotherhood and strong connections. Kray’s journey started during his freshman year, when he crossed […]
36 Years an Associate Member
Written by Rusty Weadon On November 17th, 2023, after 36 years, Rod Uribe was initiated into the bond of brotherhood of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, at the Phi-Theta Zeta Ritual ceremony. In the Fall of 1987, Rod Uribe became an Associate Member in Phi-Theta Zeta at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. He joined with other Associate […]
San Diego Regional Chapter: The Beauty of Innovation
Written by Chapter Support Specialist Keith Stubblebine, as featured in the Summer 2023 issue of the Cross & Crescent On April 30, 2023, the San Diego Regional Associate Chapter (SDRAC) received its Charter as Omicron- Epsilon Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha. Founding Fathers were recognized, representing 108 Members from the University of San Diego, San […]
Growth Through Experience: Why Capriotti’s is More Than Just a Sandwich
Hollywood is many things to many people. Just say the word and instantly you’re brought back to the old glamour, thrust into a cutthroat business many have deemed “plastic” or fake” or dropped into an industry that produces pure magic. But take a closer look at the suburban pockets interspersed between the show business, the […]
From a Mother Not a Brother: A Female’s Perspective on Fraternity
“If you were to ask me a few years ago if I would ever support Fraternities, let alone work for one, I would have laughed. Now ask me today and I will say, “absolutely, and let me tell you why.” _______ Like many of my friends growing up, my only context of Greek life was […]
From Fan to Career
It isn’t every day that you find yourself working under former NFL pro Tim Tebow. What started as a dream has now become reality for Cruz Oxenreider (University of Alabama, ’15) through years of hard work. Oxenreider first began his collegiate career at the University of Florida, but after further review, found that it wasn’t […]
