SPRING 2012
the BEAR
AXÎŁ Sigma Chapter, University of California, Berkeley
Table of Contents Stanford: A New Colony
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Officers & Comm. Chairs
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Rush
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Meet the Sp’ 12 pledges
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Tahoe 10 Letter from the Editor
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Alpha Chi Sigma presents
51st Biennial Conclave July 24-29, 2012 at the University of
Iowa
When I became a brother of Alpha Chi Sigma, I never fathomed the idea of being the Master Alchemist. I would like to thank the members for giving me the opportunity to lead the fraternity. It was a great honor, and a rewarding position. Being Master Alchemist seemed simple at first, but that was deceiving and I began to really admire the past MAs. As an International student, speaking English was the first of many challenges that came with the postion. Our VMA, Erika, and MCs, Miguel and Harvey, helped me out greatly. I am truly thankful to have brothers who were patient, supportive, and understanding. This semester we created a new committee--the expansion commitee--which was dedicated to facilitate the establishment of the Stanford colony. In the beginning we had many obstacles to overcome, but Roxana, the Expansion chair, devoted much of her time to ensure the success of the expansion. Another challenge that came along was placing emphasis on professionalism. The professional committee worked really hard to achieve this goal. This semester the professional committee hosted many successful events. Advertising AXE to the campus has always been quite difficult
but events such as the Grad Night Info session, Wine & Cheese, etc., allowed us to publicize AXE. Another goal of the semester was to lessen the miscommunication between the chapter and the house. From what I have seen from this semester, I know that our new MA, Dianne, and also our new officers and members will do a great job to decrease any miscommunication, and they will work together to maintain a good relationship. Lastly, but most importantly, I would like to thank my brothers for all the support you guys have given me throughtout the smester. This was my last semester in Berkeley, and my last semester in the States, and you guys made my experience unforgettable. I will never forget my AXE experience. I know that wherever I go, I have my brothers that I can always count on. With our strong brotherhood, I know that we can l confidentally say that we are brothers of an amazing fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma at Univeristy of California, Berkeley. C=C Shinhyung Sabrina Park