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 […]
Without Phi Gamma Delta, where would we be? Here’s what two brothers told us.
We hear it time and time again when we talk to brothers about Phi Gamma Delta, without the Lambda Iota Chapter many of you would not be where you are today if you had not been a part of this brotherhood. Read on to hear what two of your brothers had to say on the impact Phi Gamma Delta had […]
FIJI’s Give Back
The 1975 Purdue Fiji class has been blessed with a continuity of friendships that personify the “not for college days alone” mantra. Over the past 40+ years we have gotten together on many occasions all around the country. Sometimes just the guys, sometimes with our spouses and occasionally with our families. One of the greatest […]
Undergraduate Update
The Lambda Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta continues to thrive as restrictions due to COVID are eased. To start off the Spring 2022 semester, the chapter had a smooth and successful transition between cabinets. Four members of the new cabinet attended the Fiji Headquarters Leadership Academy in St. Louis, MO. At the Leadership Academy, […]
Robert G Schmidt ’52: “Becoming a Phi Gam was the obvious choice…”
Robert G Schmidt ‘52 ([email protected]) says that becoming a Phi Gam was the obvious choice. “Purdue men’s rush was held two weeks before school started. I was staying at the Kappa Sigma house since that was my dad’s fraternity,” he remembers. “Going thru rush, four of us became friends and all decided we liked Phi Gam […]
Friends that have Lasted Lifetimes, All Thanks to Phi Gamma Delta
When we talk about Phi Gamma Delta , some of the first things that may come to mind are the connections that were made through your years as an undergrad. We recently reached out to our graduate brothers asking what those connections have meant to them over the years, read on to see what Ed McCormick ’58 had to say. […]
Lambda Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Scholarship Opportunities
One of the often-overlooked benefits to members of the Lambda Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is the scholarships awarded each year. We have $17,000 of funds to award each year. In 2021, the house awarded $13,100 in scholarships to 5 different brothers. These scholarships reward academic excellence but also consider, chapter leadership, community service, […]
Chapter Eternal: Bill Davis ’59
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of brother Bill Davis ’59 into Chapter Eternal. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Bill’s family, friends, and loved ones. View the obituary below. Source Courtesy of Soller-Baker Bill was the son of Margaret R. and Russell F. Davis and was born on August 24, 1937. He died unexpectedly on November […]