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Commentary

June 17, 2022

We Are the Foundation of Our Brothers’ Success

Categories: Commentary, Spring 2022 Journal, Tower Room

By Wendell Rakosky, Baldwin Wallace ’78

Wendell Rakosky Considering the investment — in both time and money — that students and their families put into attaining a college education, it’s pretty daunting that a large number of employers don’t feel confident about the skills today’s graduates possess upon entering the workforce. According to a 2020 survey by the American Association of…

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December 22, 2021

Brotherly love in this holiday season

Categories: Commentary

By Billy Maddalon, North Carolina State ‘90, Grand President

Brotherly love in this holiday season

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August 27, 2020

Three Tips for your Virtual School Year

Categories: Commentary

By Ben Weinberg, Drake '17

Check out the three top tips for your success inside and outside the classroom or Zoom call.

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August 24, 2020

Showing Your Clients And Friends You Care — with Jamiil Gaston, Lawrence Tech ’12

Categories: Commentary

“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” Gaston says this mantra can transform our interactions in business and life.

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August 24, 2020

Recruiting During a Pandemic: The Three Best Ways To Crush Your Recruitment Goal

Categories: Commentary

By Jordan Sykes, Washington State '19

Recruitment is what keeps this organization growing and what helps all of us carry out our mission of “Building Balanced Men”

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August 6, 2020

Adjusting to life after graduation — and how SigEp helps, with Muhannah Hossain, Virginia Tech ’19

Categories: Commentary

Settling into life after graduation can be difficult for many recent grads. It’s easy to miss the structure of college, as well as daily interactions with friends, a consistent sense of community and concrete goals to work toward each day. After graduating, things are a lot more fluid, and it can be hard to make…

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July 10, 2020

Top three tips for effective public speaking, with Seth Irby, Louisiana State ’11

Categories: Commentary

Communication skills can make or break a career.

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June 24, 2020

Taking leisure seriously — why developing a hobby is critical for your health, with Jason McGill, Vanderbilt ’08

Categories: Commentary

In a world of digital fatigue, engaging in a meaningful hobby can help you cut through the noise and create meaning for the rest of your life.

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June 22, 2020

Three quick tips for successful project management — with Matt Fournier, Arkansas ’18

Categories: Commentary

Project management matters in our careers and daily lives. These tips can help you plan, prioritize and communicate what’s important to you.

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June 3, 2020

Brotherly Love calls us

Categories: Commentary, Fraternity News

“I see you, I love you with all my heart, I commit to listen to you, and I commit to help take action.” — Grand President Tom Jelke

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