The older we get, the more we need our friends—and the harder it is to keep them
When you’re in middle age, you start to realize how very much you need your friends. After decades of relentless striving — kids, house, career, spouse — we find ourselves coming up for breath at some point in these middle decades. And what remains? With any luck, our friends. A recent Atlantic Monthly article (do […]
Diamond Owl Awards
Pictured: Chuck Horner on the left and Dick Grace on the right. For the first time in our history, the Lambda Iota Chapter had the privilege of presenting two outstanding men with the Diamond Owl Award at the same time. Chuck Horner ’51 and Dick Grace ’51 each received the Diamond Owl Award at the […]
It’s time to start thinking about upcoming events!
Spring is just around the corner, and with the warmer temperatures now on the rise, it has us thinking about getting back together with Phi Gamma Delta brothers. Mark your calendar now for Purdue Homecoming 2023!: September 25th – 30th More details will be shared as soon as they are available, but it’s not too […]
Mike Dumas ’06: “I would not be the man I am today without Phi Gamma Delta”
Mike is pictured in the military uniform. Everyone else is his pledge brothers. This is from Mike’s wedding in July 2007, 13 months after (most) graduated. After graduating in 2006 with a BS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Mike Dumas joined the Air Force, where serves as an A-10 pilot and currently commands the 358th […]
Celebrating 175 Years
This May, Phi Gamma Delta is celebrating 175 years of brotherhood! To celebrate the occasion, the national fraternity is pulling together a collection of Phi Gam stories: “We all have formed meaningful, lifelong relationships through Phi Gamma Delta. We would love to hear about some of your favorite memories from recruitment, initiation, Pig Dinner and […]
1 in 7 men have no friends. Why it matters and how Phi Gamma Delta can help
Pundit Scott Galloway reporting on the dearth of friendships in men. (LinkedIn) In the United States, friendship is on the decline. In fact, in the decades since 1990, the percentage of Americans who say that they have less than three close friends has doubled, going from 16% to 32%. Those reporting no friends at all? […]
What are your expectations and record predictions for the 2023 season?
Photo Credit: Purdue University Athletics The Boilermakers had one of college football’s all-time rollercoaster seasons on the way to the Big Ten Championship Game, with many memorable moments alongside some we’d like to forget (many thanks to Boilers basketball for making that part easy). We want your stories, updates, and photos from the season. Did […]
Follow on Instagram for Undergrad Updates
Photo Credit: Purdue Phi Gamma Delta on Instagram The Lambda Iota Chapter uses their Instagram @purdue.fiji to share events, chapter updates, recognitions, featured brothers, and more! Last semester, they shared a Congratulations to fellow Brother Andrew Sowinski on winning big in Big Ten West with the Purdue football team. Follow them now for more updates […]
From the archives: The Boilermaker FIJI in the 90s
This month, we are taking it all the way back to the year 1999. Check out this throwback of The Boilermaker FIJI! The newsletter features the 1999 Norris Pig Dinner, chapter highlights at the time, over 400 men attending rush that year, several graduate updates, and more! For our next newsletter, we would love to […]
Vital Stat Check In: See where the Lambda Iota Chapter stands today!
The vital stats of the Lambda Iota Chapter are the core of everything we do. They keep us in touch with the health of our fraternity, much like when we visit the doctor, it is important to check in on the vital stats every once in a while. With your support, we are able to […]