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 […]
How you can pay it forward to our Phi Gamma Delta actives
Phi Gamma Delta is a student-run, living-learning society that advances leadership skills, cultivates innovation, and promotes social responsibility by engaging the Phi Gamma Delta community and its resources through projects, events, and mentorship. While active brothers are able to learn and develop through our traditions and amongst each other, it is evident that alumni involvement […]
Phi Gamma Delta is grateful to you
We want to wish all our current Lambda Iota Chapter undergraduates as well as all of our alumni members a Happy Thanksgiving. The holiday season is always a time of reflection, celebration, memories and most importantly, gratitude. Whether it be through donations or time spent volunteering, we are thankful for your support in more ways […]
Photo Flashback: Lambda Iota Chapter in the ’80s
This month we are taking a trip down memory lane, all the way back to the ’80s! How “nifty” does this FIJI hangout look? Here’s some 1982 trivia that will take you right back: Cost of a gallon of gas: $1.31 Cost of a six-pack: $3.83 Cost of a Vinyl Record: $10.00 Number one song: ”Physical” by Oliva Newton-John […]