Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Nu

Welcome Class of 2016!

nebraskagamma — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:00:21 +0000

1936 Pledge Class

Congratulations on your decision to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and for choosing to join the Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. The chapter was founded in 1898 and has a long-standing tradition of excellence at both the local and international levels.

You will receive a letter from the House Corporation at the end of July that will provide information about moving into the chapter house and fraternity life. This letter will include your housing contract, which will need to be signed and returned when you move into the chapter house.

The House Corporation will host an orientation for freshmen parents and students on Saturday, August 4, 2012 and Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the chapter house. The meeting will take place at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The July letter will contain specific information.

As freshmen, you will be able to move into the chapter house on Thursday, August 16, starting at noon. You should plan to move in at this time as the University has special activities and events scheduled for you. The first day of class is Monday, August 20.

Phi Gamma Delta remodeled its building in 2011 to provide suite-style housing. Your room will consist of a shared study room with two or three bedrooms (each bedroom will have two or three roommates). Each bedroom will include:

An extra-long twin bunk bed (mattress measurement is 38″ X 80″)
Dresser space
A wardrobe to hang clothes

Your address will be:

Your Name

Phi Gamma Delta

1425 R Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

Food service is provided Monday to Friday and consists of hot breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A list of items you’ll need to bring:

Dress clothes (suit or sport coat/dress pants, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes and socks) for Monday night dinner and formal events
Bedding (sheets, pillows, comforter, mattress pad, etc.)
Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths
Shower tote and flip-flops
Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and razor/blades
Clock radio
Laundry bag, detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, and quarters (the chapter has two sets of coin-operated washers/dryers – the cost is $1 per load)
Hangers
Robe and slipper

You will want to visit with your roommates about other items such as furniture (couches, chairs, etc), TV’s, electronic equipment, refrigerator, etc.

The fraternity does not allow you to put holes in the walls to hang pictures, tv’s, etc. A supply of 3M Command Products will be available, but you may want to bring addition hooks and hangers. Flat screen TV’s will need to be on a stand.

You want your parents to check with their homeowners insurance to see if your personal property is covered on their insurance while you are in college. The Fraternity’s insurance DOES NOT cover your personal property. You may want to consider purchasing a renters insurance policy to cover your personal possessions.

If you have any additional questions, send an email. This address is monitored and you will receive a response.

Submit a rush recommendation

nebraskagamma — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:38:19 +0000

Graduate Brothers – know of fine young men who plan to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall? If so, please let us know so we can contact them to see if they are interested in becoming part of the PhiGam tradition. The chapter values and thanks you for any assistance you can provide.

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$250 new member scholarship

nebraskagamma — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:53:20 +0000

Any pledge who earns a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher during their pledging semester receives an Academic Achievement Award (AAA) from the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. Studies show that students who start their academic careers with high GPA are more likely to graduate from the college. To receive this scholarship, the applicant must have pledged and initiated the fraternity, earned a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale and submit an AAA Scholarship Application (provided by the chapter).

Save the Date: 107th Norris Pig Dinner

nebraskagamma — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:40:01 +0000

Brothers…

Save the date – Lambda Nu will celebrate the 107^th Frank Norris Pig Dinner on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Chez Hay Loft (14^th and P Streets) in downtown Lincoln.

Details will arrive as the date approaches.

Andersen to be honored as Nebraskan of the Year

nebraskagamma — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:02:42 +0000

Congratulations to Graduate Brother Harold W. (Andy) Andersen (Nebraska 1945) on being named at Nebraskan of the Year by the Lincoln Rotary #14 Club. For more information about the award, visit the Rotary #14 website.

Lambda Nu Brothers work ESPN College GameDay

nebraskagamma — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:25:10 +0000

From left to right: Andy Webb (1997), Brian Marasco (2001), Mike Rulhman (2001), Scott Erickson (1997), Tom Goddard (1996), Brian Hensley (1998), Joe Andreasen (2001)

Lambda Nu Graduate Brothers Mike Rulhman (2001) and Joe Andreasen (2001) are part of the ESPN GameDay family. Rulhman served as the Stage Director and Operations Manager and Andreasen is the Utility Manager and Satellite Technician for the October 1, 2011 Nebraska v. Wisconsin game in Madison, Wisconsin. Several Lambda Nu graduate brothers were able to visit the College GameDay set and have their photo taken (based on the smiles – before the game).

2011 Pig Dinner attracts over 200

nebraskagamma — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:18:20 +0000

Former United States Senator and Governor of Nebraska, J. Robert Kerrey (Nebraska 1965) delivers keynote address at 106th Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner

Over 200 Graduate Brothers, undergraduate Brothers and Pledges gathered on Friday, October 7, 2011 to celebrate Lambda Nu’s 106th Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner and the rededication of the chapter house. The highlight of the evening was the keynote address by former United States Senator and Governor of Nebraska J. Robert Kerrey (Nebraska 1965) who provided important advice on integrity.

The House Corporation started the event by holding a reception at 4 p.m. in the Chapter House’s dining room. At 4.45 Brothers and Pledges gathered in the living room to celebration the completion of the chapter houses $1.9 million renovation. The highlight of the event was Capital Campaign Chairman Dr. Joe Skradski (Nebraska 1983) presenting undergraduate President William Grubb (Nebraska 2013) the official key to the chapter house. In addition, House Corporation President John Osterholm (Nebraska 1995) thanked all Graduate Brothers for their project support.

William Grubb (Nebraska 2013) receives they "key to the chapter house" from Joe Skradski (Nebraska 1983)

Following dinner, emcee Nick Benner (Nebraska 2012), started the program by recognizing Brother Luby and Brother Kerrey as the furthest traveled – both reside in New York City. Board of Chapter Advisors Chairman, J. Cody Larson (Nebraska 2003), provided an overview of the BCA’s current progress in refining the chapter’s operations and processes to ensure Lambda Nu continues to be a strong and vibrant for years to come. Following Larson’s update, John Osterholm (Nebraska 1995), Lambda Nu’s House Corporation President provided a brief update and then presented Dr. Joe Skradski (Nebraska 1983) a framed Lambda Nu Graduate Association stock certificate from the early 1900’s as a thank you for his leadership during the capital campaign.

Lambda Nu’s annual awards were given to:

Clement L. Waldron (Nebraska 1941), the most senior FIJI in attendance with his son John Waldron (Lawrence, 1977)

Benjamin A. Silverstein Outstanding Freshman – Mike Maenner (Nebraska 2014)
John H. Binning Scholarship Award – highest GPA – Nick Benner (Nebraska 2012)
N.W. “Jerry” Solomon Brotherhood Award – Artie Goll (Nebraska 2014)
William S. Zerman Lambda Nu Leadership Award – William Grubb (Nebraska 2013)

The evening ended with a keynote address by Senator Kerrey (Nebraska 1965) whose message highlighted the important of integrity and ethics.

Additional photos can be found on the chapter’s Flickr account: