Journal Editor,

I continue to be impressed with the cutting edge development that the Fraternity provides for its members, always staying steps ahead of the rest of the Greek organizations throughout the country. I recently discovered SigEp’s newest leadership event, Life After College, just before it came to Boston last November. A colleague of mine reached out and asked if I would be interested in facilitating a session.

I had never heard of this event before, but when they said they needed someone to teach SigEp undergrads how to develop meaningful professional relationships and utilize LinkedIn, I immediately agreed. This seminar seemed perfect for me to facilitate. As an account manager for a major Boston recruiting firm, my entire job revolves around developing clients by networking and leveraging the relationships I build with people every day.

The all-day event was very well received both by the students and the alumni who facilitated. Other sessions included a resume workshop, interview preparation, and even a dress-to-impress presentation by a Brooks Brothers representative, Madison Avenue Lead Concierge Ronald Ferguson. Not only was all of this information incredibly beneficial to the students, but it also brought alumni facilitators together from all over the region.

I hope the word spreads about Life After College and the various other opportunities that like-minded alumni have to get back involved with the Fraternity at the local level, no matter where they ended up after graduating. For alumni who went out and got great jobs, have started or settled into their careers, and have retained their passion about the Fraternity’s initiatives and benefits for brothers, you have plenty of opportunity to support those who are still making their way to where you are now.

I encourage you to reach out to your local chapters and AVCs or Headquarters staff and learn how you can help.

Michael Catudal, New Hampshire ’09