Theta Eta Spring 2017

Pi Kappa Phi Newsletter Of the Theta Eta Chapter   Featured in this Issue

Spring Associate Member Class Abilities Experience Fundraising Alumni Spotlight

Some of the Brothers of Psi Class, Spring 2017

Spring 2017 A Theta Eta Newsletter Published by the Theta Eta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein.

The Theta Eta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, nor Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is liable for errors or omissions. Š 2017

New Associate Members: Psi Class, Spring 2017 Theta Eta is proud to announce the initiation of six newly initiated brothers in our 2017 Spring Psi Class: Yaz Hanouneh is from Danville, CA and a freshman majoring in Political Science. Outside of PKP, Yaz is the VP of AU College Democrats and the financial coordinator of Kennedy Political Union. Eric Fryer is a freshman from Bethesda, MD and has an undeclared major but will likely be majoring in Public Affairs and Communications. Eric has a passion for human rights and actively participates in student government. David Brem is from Tampa, Florida and majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Business. He is planning to attend Law school upon graduation. Marc Shapiro is a freshman from Bethesda, Maryland and majoring in Communications. Outside of PKP, Marc has an interest for baseball and Fossil Free AU Club. EJ Pickens II is a freshman from Upper Marlboro, MD, however he went to high school in the Philippines. EJ is undecided on his major but has interests in theatre and the arts. Tyler Smith is from Waxhaw, North Carolina and majoring in Political Science. In his free time he is part of AU Democrats on campus club. Theta Eta is ecstatic to have six quality Abilities Experience Fundraising Theta Eta is happy to report a successful Academic year of philanthropy! In the fall we partnered with the sisters of Sigma Delta Tau for a <lag football event. There was participation from all groups on campus, especially in the Greek community. Within the event we raised over $700 for the Abilities Experience. In the spring semester we held a Cava fundraiser with a respectable turnout, as well as participated in the Abilities Experience March Madness tournament. In the tournament we did remarkably well, making it all the way to the Sweet 16, defeating Seton Hall in the round of 32. Unfortunately, we lost to Villanova in the round of 16, however in the process we raised nearly $1,000 for the Abilities Experience in the spring. Overall we are pleased with our contribution and would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all the alumni who helped contribute to such a great cause. Without your support none of this could have happened!

This is the highest grossing philanthropy quarter in recent history and the first time Theta Eta has reached the Sweet Sixteen of the Northeast Bracket.

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Alumni Spotlight: Sam H. Cho As an undergraduate Sam served as the Alumni Relations Chair for his chapter and graduated with a BA in International Studies. After graduating, he worked for the State Department as an analyst. Soon after he obtained his master’s degree from The London School of Economics. Sam went on to work for Congressman Ami Bera on Capitol Hill. In September of 2015, he received a political appointment from the Obama Administration and worked for the US General Services Administration. Currently he works in the export industry, transferring products to South Korea.

His commentary and analysis has appeared on Global Risk Insights, Business Insider, The Diplomat, Fair Observer, and Huf<ington Post Live. In the future Sam intends to go to law school, potentially focusing on international trade. Some of Sam’s fondest memories of PKP include hanging out with brothers in tavern and bonding with his associate member class.

“Be idealistic in your aspirations, but pragmatic in your pursuit.”

Some of the Brothers of Theta Eta:

Letter from the Archon: Jack Kwatinetz As the semester winds down, I, along with a handful of my fellow seniors prepare to end out undergraduate careers and move on to the next stage in our lives. This year we are proud, yet sad to see 15 brothers graduate.

While we may have all joined at different periods, it has never detracted from our camaraderie and brotherhood, which has de<ined our time in Theta Eta. As we all start our new paths in life, I am certain our relationships with endure. This has forced me to re<lect on my time in college as well as what is in store for Pi Kappa Phi at Theta Eta. I can re<lect and say that I am extremely thankful for my experiences, whether it was participating in philanthropy events, spending time with brothers, or participating on the executive council. All of these have had an indelible impact on not only my life, but all the seniors as well. I am also optimistic about the future and direction of the chapter; with good leaders and a continuation of a strong sense of brotherhood, it shall prosper. The Theta Eta chapter will always have a fond place in my heart and the rest of the many seniors in the years to follow. Thank you, ODH. In PKP, Jack Kwatinetz, Archon ALUMNI UPDATES Brothers, please stay on the lookout for the fall alumni reunion event!

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On another note, many of you knew Brother Matt Shlonsky and we are proud to say that his memorial fund has of<icially been endowed by AU and the School of International Service this past year, in fall of 2016. We would be honored and humbled should you chose to donate in his memory. Please contact the chapter for more information. Thank you, ODH.