In celebration of 50 years at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Nebraska Gamma SigEps held a two-day event from April 17 to 18, 2015, that drew nearly 300 attendees, the largest event in the chapter’s history.
The event kicked off with a tour of the chapter house and a reception with live music at the World Theatre in downtown Kearney on Friday night. Saturday morning, 140 attendees participated in the annual Augie Nelson Memorial Golf Classic, where undergraduate brothers were stationed at each hole to greet the alumni teams. Tournament proceeds benefited the Nebraska Kidney Foundation.
Saturday night, following a social hour, the chapter held its 50 Years of Excellence Gala at a local conference center. Associate Director of Advancement Lee Stewart, Virginia Commonwealth ’10 presented the chapter with its 50th anniversary proclamation on behalf of the National Board, and chapter volunteer Alex Straatmann, Nebraska-Kearney ’00, AVC President Jordan Gonzales, ’12 and chapter president Adam Ripp, ’16 gave addresses.
Nebraska Gamma was founded in 1965 when SigEp absorbed a local fraternity. The chapter has won six Buchanan Cups since 2001 and earned RLC accreditation in 2013.
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