May 20th, 2013

The DKE Board of Directors annual election was conducted this Spring and has been completed. Elected by DKE alumni and undergraduates to serve 2-year terms are:Al Bienvenu, Zeta Zeta '70Grant Burnyeat, Phi Alpha '65Sam Heffner, Psi Omega '56Michael Peters, Delta Delta '90Terry Stewart, Phi Chi '69Peter Tripp, Phi Gamma '93DKE Board members are volunteers and spend many hours on DKE business. They receive no compensation from DKE, and their service is greatly appreciat...

May 16th, 2013

Brother Blume passed away on May 2, 2013 at the age of 82. Originally from Wisconsin, he joined DKE while at graduate school at MIT, served in the US Navy on active duty and remained in the Naval Reserves until 1991.Brother Blume worked for many years in the semiconductor industry in CA, designing microchips for companies such as Intel Corp. He led the team developing the 8748 and 8048 microcontrollers, which were among Intel's "hottest products" in the late 1970s. Always an athlete, whether skiing, playing football, tennis or rugby, Mr. Blume went on to become a tennis official with the U.S. Tennis Association, refereeing matches on both coasts, the family said. In addition, in high school, he won the state chess championship and, as an adult, became a life master in bridge...

May 6th, 2013

Delta Kappa Epsilon is very proud to announce and welcome our newest Chapter, at Oklahoma State University. The new Chapter will be the Omega Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and the Chartering date is May 1, 2013. Our founding Brothers and local alumni have done a great job of growing the colony over the past year, and we are very confident in the new Chapter's ability to represent DKE in a first class way on OSU's campus for many years to come.The Founding Fathers of Omega Mu are: Connor Dickerson August Evers Matt Hester Conner Hiatt Nick Jacobsen Rohit Mishra Andrew Noel Max Polenz Drew Sullivan Micah Webb Connor Wilkinson Daniel Woods Congratulations to these 12 men and all who have already followed in their footsteps. DKE now has 52 active chapters and seven coloni...

May 6th, 2013

All donations and dues payment forms have been updated to allow for Canadian payment. Apologies for any inconvenien...

May 1st, 2013

Contrary to many media reports, in the early hours of April 28, several men staged two separate, unprovoked and armed attacks on members of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Arizona State University. These attackers entered the home of DKE Brothers, an apartment complex where many of them live. No fraternity party was held at the apartment complex on that night.The Deke fraternity men tried to defend themselves from these outrageous attacks, but six of them were injured and admitted to the hospital, where one still remains in intensive care. Five of the suspected attackers have been arrested by Tempe Police, but one remains at large. DKE Fraternity and the ASU Chapter are cooperating fully with the City of Tempe Police and ASU investigations.Additional Points:- The Deke students who moved into the off-campus apartment complex in the fall of 2012 immediately became concerned for their security and paid for gates and and security cameras to be installed at the facility.- DKE members have already signed-up to participate in new, on-campus Greek Housing offered by Arizona State and DKE Fraternity commends ASU for taking this step in moving Greek organizations into a more secure living environment.For more information, please click www.asudkenews....

April 23rd, 2013

The below message directed by Mayor Linda M. Balzotti, Brockton, Mass., confirms the death of Delta Kappa Epsilon Brother Robert Allan Bob Dinnie, Cornell Class of 1968 (b. 14-Feb-1946, i. 6-May-1967 X #1,079, d. 12-Feb-2013, age: 66), Vietnam War Veteran, U.S. Army, Enlisted Ranks, Air Traffic Control Operator...

April 21st, 2013

The Phi Alpha Alumni Association is very sorry to report that Arne (Doc) Sveen, Phi Alpha '73 passed away in February 2012 in Norway.Kevin Bourgeois forwarded this sad news which was reported in a blog kept by one of Arne's friends in Norway.The Doctor was one of a kind, and exemplified the ''Jolly Good Fellow." He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know h...

April 12th, 2013

Brother Jonathan Winters, Pledged to Lambda '50, passed away yesterday evening at the age of 87. Brother Winters indisputably lived up to the standard of Jolly-Good Fellow. Star of such films as "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming," Winters was hailed a comedy genius and considered to be one of the greatest improvisational comics ever. Aside from his career in show business, Brother Winters was also an accomplished abstract painter and served as a Marine in World War II. "If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." - Jonathan Winter...

April 11th, 2013

Brother Viguerie passed away on April 9, 2013. Age 71 years. Beloved husband of Maria Pratt Viguerie. Devoted father of Michael Viguerie, David Viguerie, and Anne Viguerie Villere (Sandy). Grandfather of Peter Viguerie, Marianne Villere, Saint Villere and Collier Villere. His grandchildren were the loves of his life. Brother of Winx McCarthy (Jim), and the late Shaun Viguerie (Yvonne), and Kevin Viguerie, Zeta Zeta 68. Brother-in-law of Anne Pratt. Graduate of Tulane University. Past president of the New Orleans Country Club, life member of the Recess Club, and member of several carnival organization...

March 29th, 2013

The DKE Board of Directors' election for 2013 is now open for voting. All dues-paying alumni are eligible to vote, and you should have received your ballot by email on Thursday 3/28. If we do not have your email address, your ballot will be in the postal mail on Tuesday April 2. Please exercise your right to vote and participate in this election. Six candidates have been nominated for the six positions.If you feel you should have received a ballot but did not, please contact us at dke@dkehq.org and we'll investigate.The Board of Directors are shown elsewhere on this website, just click here to see. Our Board is a 100% voluntary position, and the Directors spend many hours helping set the direction for the Fraternity and helping the Staff implement programs to keep DKE strong all over North Ameri...

March 21st, 2013

Two DKE Club events are set for the month of April 2013.  Mark your calendars for the following events.  The Club is located within the Yale Club of NYC, at 50 Vanderbilt Ave.,New York, NY.April 7th, 2013-The DKE Club of New York is hosting an Open House and Luncheon to all prospective DKE Club members. It will be held at the Yale Club in NYC, on Sunday, April 7th, from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Luncheon at 1:00-2:15, then a brief program describing the benefits of membership, and a tour of the facility. For more details call Doug Lanpher 847-899-0528 or Rose-Mary Rudden 212-716-2144. Or visit here to RSVP: http://www.tfaforms.com/276490April 17th, 2013-Alumni are welcome to join us at the DKE Club of NYC for our annual dinner event! Headline speaker is Brother Dale Chihuly, world-famous glass artist. His work can be seen at his website, www.chihuly.com. It will be a fun evening and we look forward to having a great group on hand. For info or to register, please call Rose-Mary at 212.716.21...

March 21st, 2013

George Shepherd Farnsworth, Jr. passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 74. George graduated from Tulane University with a mechanical engineering degree in 1961 and was a member of the Tau Lambda chapter. He had a long career as a New Orleans real estate broker, and founded the commercial brokerage The George S. Farnsworth Company, which later merged with a leading residential firm to become Farnsworth Samuel Limited. George was a true Bon Vivant, passionate about great food, wine, antiques, art, traveling, and most importantly sharing these pleasures with his family and countless friends; Always open to trying things new, he also stuck with those large and small things in daily life that he loved such as his morning New York Times, his evening Campari & Soda and one of his many Saluki dogs by his side. He was incredibly charismatic with a great sense of humor, and almost all who knew him have many "George" stories to tell. He will be terribly missed and fondly remember...

March 14th, 2013

Delta Kappa Epsilon announces that our Fraternity Brother Dick Clark left in his estate a generous donation of one million dollars to the Delta Kappa Epsilon Foundation of Central New York. The Foundation handles the educational and charitable activities of the Phi Gamma Chapter of DKE at Brother Clarks alma mater, Syracuse University. Dick Clark attended the university from 1947 to 1951. Dick was an exceptionally loyal and supportive member of our Fraternity throughout his lifetime, and was proud of his affiliation with DKE. We, too, are proud and honored to have called him our Brother. He was a great American and a genuinely wonderful human being. His positive contributions to American culture will be long remembered by everyo...

February 22nd, 2013

www.DKEgear.comWe've done a lot to expand our merchandise offering for DKE undergraduates and alumni over the past year. We now offer a variety of higher-quality merchandise, with more being added about every month. In addition, we're happy to announce the opening of DKEgear.com. The online, DKE-specific store will provide an easy and safe way of purchasing the widest selection of DKE merchandise offered to date. Our goal is to create a centralized, easy-to-navigate online store that provides Dekes with a range of DKE clothing and memorabilia. Over the past year, we have worked on producing higher quality brand name merchandise, all of which will be featured on the website. If you have inquiries or would like to suggest new DKE products that you don't see on DKEgear.com, contact Shea Agnew at shea@dkehq.o...

February 12th, 2013

Brother Bill Halcrow, Phi Alpha '50, passed away last week at the age of 89. Bill was a frequent attender of Deke Alumni events, and many Phi Alpha and Vancouver alumni remember him fondly. At the chapter's 50th Anniversary Banquet in 1999, Bill read a poem which he had written to commemorate the occasion. Bill taught High School in Maple Ridge BC for many years, and he will be missed by his Deke Brothe...

February 11th, 2013

Louisiana's Governor Bobby Jindal has made three (3) recent appointments to the Board of Commissioners, Port of New Orleans (Dock Board). Brothers Robert "Rusty" Barkerding, Jr., ZZ"63, Mike Kearney, ZZ" 65 and Scott Cooper, Psi, '99 will now serve together on this very important body of maritime leaders. Interestingly they follow in the steps of DKE brothers Angus Cooper, Psi '64, and Tommy Westfeldt, ZZ'74 who have completed terms on the Dock Board.The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans governs the Port of New Orleans. The Board sets policies and regulates traffic and commerce of the Port. The Board is made up of seven commissioners. They are unsalaried and serve five-year staggered terms. The governor of Louisiana appoints board members from a list of three nominees submitted by 19 local business, civic, labor, education, and maritime groups. With the Mississippi River moving about 500 million tons of cargo each year including chemicals, coal, timber, iron, steel and more than half of the nations grain exports, the Port of New Orleans is Americas gateway to the global market. New Orleans has been a center for international trade since 1718 when the French founded it. Today, the Port of New Orleans is at the center of the worlds busiest port complex Louisianas Lower Mississippi River. Its proximity to the American Midwest via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system makes New Orleans the port of choice for the movement of cargoes. The Port of New Orleans is the only deepwater port in the United States served by six class one railroads. This gives port users direct and economical rail service to or from anywhere in the country. Our three Deke brothers Barkerding, Cooper, and Kearney are to be commended and applauded for serving in these important and responsible positions. Note: In the Port of Mobile, AL, the Alabama State Port Authority's Director/CEO is James K. "Jimmy" Lyons, Psi'70 and Angus Cooper, III, Psi'99 serves on its Board of Directo...

February 5th, 2013

Jared Clagg, 26, passed away on January 15th. Jared was Delta Psi - Indiana, class of '...

February 3rd, 2013

Roland W. Horn, Phi Chi '54, passed away November 10, 2012 at age 81. Brother Horn attended Rutgers on a basketball and baseball scholarship. Upon graduation Roland joined the Navy, and was stationed in Florida. He had a long and successful career in the radio business before retiring in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jeannie Horn, two sons and a daughter, and two grandchildr...

December 21st, 2012

Brother Fort, Tau Lambda '82, passed away on December 20, 20...

December 19th, 2012

From Alpha Tau:The Alpha Tau Movember team raised over 2k in November for Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness and placed 4th out of 49 teams at the U of M in donations raised. Just thought I'd let you know! Click here for more info.Craig MurrayCongrats to Alpha T...

December 18th, 2012

Congratulations to our Theta Upsilon Chapter at Arizona State University for recently initiating 26 new brothers into DKE.If you have photos you'd like to share on our page, send them to shea@dkehq.o...

December 13th, 2012

DKE HQ will have one Chapter Consultant position open starting on or about June 1, 2013.  This position is open to Dekes who will graduate from college next spring.  It is a one-year position (possibly extending to two), and involves significant travel to our Chapters.  The position is based in Ann Arbor, MI.  Anyone interested should please contact Doug Lanpher or your Chapter Consultant, Tom or Shea, for more info.  An application form is he...

December 12th, 2012

Kudos to our brothers at the Lambda chapter (Kenyon College), who recently were recognized for their annual Shawn Kelly Memorial Holiday Party. The party, named in honor of a fallen Fraternity brother, provides children in their community with gifts, food, and Christmas cheer.You can check out the story here:http://www.kenyoncollegian.com/news/shawn-kelly-memorial-holiday-party-1.2965875#.UMeRG3f-...

December 10th, 2012

Vineyard Vines has produced new, custom neck ties for DKE HQ!  They come in blue or red, and retail for $75.00.  All proceeds directly benefit Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity.To make a purchase online, go to the following web address:https://www.grsconnect.com/donate/dke/ Fill out your payment information with the total sum of your desired products' prices ($75 for just one neck tie), and include the address you'd like us to ship it to.  Under "Contribution Type", choose "other".  In the text box area, please write specifically (with color choice) which items you're ordering (something like "Vineyard Vines neck tie- red").  This way we'll know what your contribution was for, and be able to ship the right product out to you.  Shipping is free on your order.You can also make checks payable to Delta Kappa Epsilon, sent to:Delta Kappa EpsilonPO Box 8360Ann Arbor, MI 48107For questions regarding merchandise or purchasing instructions, contact Shea Agnew at shea@dkehq.o...

December 10th, 2012

Brother McDevitt from Theta Rho - UCLA has joined the DKE Mystic Circle.  "We have parted, Brother, parted, As we trust, to meet again, In a full unbroken circle, Free from sorrow, grief and pain....

December 6th, 2012

DKE HQ will be publishing a new directory in early 2013, and the deadline for address corrections is coming up at the end of this month. If you wish to have your address updated for the book, please click here and we'll get the update done.  Thank yo...

December 4th, 2012

Congratulations to the 22 newest Dekes, representing the founding pledge classes of two of DKE's new colonies. Our new brothers are made up of 10 men from Hampden-Sydney College and 12 from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. This past weekend, Doug, Tom, Shea, and volunteers from Syracuse, Duke and NC State held a double-initiation for these founding classes on the beach in North Carolina. After an unforgettable weekend, we wish our new brothers the best in their quest to establish DKE chapters on their respective campuses. I...

December 4th, 2012

Sigma Kappa - Michigan state proudly announces that the Michigan State Dekes have welcomed 6 new gentlemen to our brotherhood. These men have come together to be one of the best pledge classes in recent years. They truly have shown that even in the times of trouble and peril that brotherhood is the strongest love and bond that any one can ask for. CLICK HERE for a snapshot of the six new DKE Brothers at the home of the Spartans! ITB, Phil Rowe President - Sigma Ka...

November 28th, 2012

Brother George Healy from Tau Lambda Tulane has joined the DKE Mystic Circle. "We have parted, Brother, parted, As we trust, to meet again, In a full unbroken circle, Free from sorrow, grief and pai...

November 18th, 2012

DKE alumnus Jeremy White (Sigma Kappa-Mich. State) earned one of the highest military honors bestowed by the U.S. Army this year. Sergeant First Class White was selected as Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). Please CLICK HERE to see the link. To put this in perspective, there are nearly 1.2 million people in the Army (including reserves and National Guard). Every year the major command groups have numerous competitions and in October they conclude with 12 finalists for Soldier of the Year and 12 finalists for NCO of the Year. In short, Jeremy made it to the finals as one of the 12 top NCOs in the entire Army. It is a huge deal. Even bigger is that he came out of USASOC. So he won as the #1 Special Operations NCO in the Army. Pretty amazing stuff. Congratulations, Brother White, and thank you and all Dekes in uniform for their service to their count...

November 16th, 2012

Congratulations to Alex Hurley '14 for being elected President of Centre College IFC. Alex's achievement is significant, as it marks the first time since Iota recolonized that Dekes were eligible to r...

November 13th, 2012

Each Remembrance Day, Dekes at Alpha Phi-Toronto take part in a very meaningful ceremony at the University. In the spire at the University of Toronto Cenotaph commemorating Canada's War dead in WW1 and WW2, our chapter's war dead are highlighted under the banner of Delta Kappa Epsilon. This is an honour that isn't bestowed on any other fraternity at the University. Every year a contingent of actives and pledges go to the Cenotaph and lay a wreath to their service. Please CLICK HERE for a photograph of this year's group....

November 7th, 2012

DKE congratulates the Founding members of our new chapter at Auburn University! The Chapter will be known as Delta Alpha, and it is the 102nd chapter chartered by DKE since our founding in 1844. The Delta Alpha Chapter's date of founding is Nov. 7, 2012. Congratulations to the men of Delta Alpha, and we are pleased to be represented at Auburn for the first time ever...

November 6th, 2012

Big ups to Chi Rho, Bloomsburg for raising $750 in a recent Greek Breast Cancer Walk (more than any other Greek organization!). Congra...

November 5th, 2012

All DKE Chapters are eligible to enter a contest for the collegiate "club or organization" which does the most to promote philanthropic activities. Please CLICK HERE to learn more about this opportuni...

November 3rd, 2012

The Museum of Natural History in New York has completely revamped its shrine to President Roosevelt. Please read the full story at this link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/arts/design/theodore-roosevelt-memorial-at-museum-of-natural-history.html?src=d...

October 18th, 2012

Congratulations to Alpha Tau on their success in fall rush. AT now has 18 new pledges, which is about double the average pledge class size. Congrats Alpha Tau and Go De...

October 16th, 2012

DKE and GEICO are working together to bring exclusive savings to Deke brothers. Contact GEICO for a free quote on auto insurance to see how much you could be saving. And dont forget to mention your Deke affiliation, you could qualify for an exclusive member savings opportunity. Visit www.geico.com/greek/dke or call 1-800-368-2734 to see how much you could be saving. GEICO also covers homeowners, renters, and motorcycles. On top of the savings you could get, GEICO will give back to the fraternity for every newly completed insurance rate quote. (US on...

October 16th, 2012

Dr. John Finley, team physician for the Detroit Redwings for 45 years, has published a book called "Hockeytown Doc." Subtitled, "A Half-Century of Red Wings Stories from Howe to Yzerman." Great stories and great photos! Dr. Finley is a Deke Brother from Phi Gamma - Syracuse, class of 1950. The book is available at Amazon.com, BN.com, Indiebound.com, or at the link below. http://www.ipgbook.com/hockeytown-doc-products-9781600787713.php?page_id=...

October 16th, 2012

Dekes, It's almost World Series time, so it's a good time to take another look at this tremendous video of Brother George W. Bush at Yankee Stadium, shortly after 9-11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxR1tZ08FcI&feature=youtu.be Go De...

October 10th, 2012

Delta Kappa Epsilon » DKE wings over VT Stadium this weekend. See link: http://www.vtdke.com/2012/10/08/dke-wings-over-lane-stadium-this-weeke...

October 6th, 2012

DKE International congratulates our Psi Delta-Wake Forest Chapter for finishing #2 among fraternities and beating the All-University and All-Greek GPAs! All Male 3.108. All IFC 3.086. DKE 3.254 Great Job Psi Delta... Keep up the good-wo...

September 29th, 2012

By Will Gilbert (WPRI) -- It is the thing that every parent fears and hopes will never happen: a tragedy involving their child. The Rhode Show's Will Gilbert met up with one family who hopes that in the wake of their loss, something positive will happen in their sons memory. Click here to read the full artic...

August 9th, 2012

DKE extends its most enthusiastic congratulations to the Phi Alpha (University of British Columbia) Chapter, who, at this year's Convention, was bestowed the coveted Lion Trophy in recognition of the Chapter's achievements for the 2011-12 academic year. Hosted by the Psi Chapter at the University of Alabama, Delta Kappa Epsilon's biennial Convention took place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from July 25-28. No stranger to the Lion Trophy, this is Phi Alpha's fifth win for the award that recognizes the all-around strongest DKE chapter in the United States and Canada. Having been graded in the areas of Scholarship, Alumni Relations, Community Service, and Chapter Improvement, the Phi Alpha Chapter scored the highest cumulative marks of the 15 applicants. The chapter's last Lion Trophy win was in 2005. The Convention banquet was held in "The Zone" in the University of Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium, where guests were treated to panoramic views of both the football field and the Psi DKE house (being situated directly across the road from the stadium) and treated to a keynote address by brother Terry Stewart (Phi Chi '69), CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Along with the Lion Trophy, several other prestigious awards were given out: the 2010 William M. Henderson Award (for outstanding alumni involvement to a Deke chapter) was given to William Kavan (Theta Upsilon '92) and the 2011 Henderson Award was awarded to Matthew McQueen (Beta Gamma '03), the newly-established Nick Napolitano Award for Presidential Excellence, named for the fallen brother and Wake Forest president who gave his life as he rescued a drowning fraternity brother, was given to Tucker Howard (Epsilon Rho '12), and the Charles O. Blaisdell DKE Leadership Award was given to Donald Kleckner (Gamma Phi '13). Also recognized were the year's best Deke Quarterly article, submitted by the Beta Tau Chapter, and the newly elected undergraduate board member, Davis Vaughn (Psi '14). Overall, this year's Convention was a resounding success; the number of undergraduate delegates attending nearly doubled the 2010 numbers, and the reviews of the daily educational sessions have been overwhelmingly positive. The lessons and memories of the 2012 DKE Convention in Tuscaloosa will undoubtedly impact those in attendance and their respective chapters for years to co...

June 15th, 2012

DKE is actively promoting its DEKECareers private job posting network, and it's working! Check out the email written by an undergraduate Deke to an alumnus from his chapter who helped connect him to another Brother for a summer internship... "I just wanted to touch base with you and see how everything has been. Just to update you on myself, I have been interning for Keith Woods at his Public Relations Company in Phoenix for the past few weeks, and I will be doing so until the end of July. I just wanted to take some time out to thank you for introducing me to Keith, which ended up being a great opportunity for me. I have been meeting some great people and Keith truly is a great guy. Once again, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to send me some contacts for my internship search, it worked out really well!" All Dekes please remember to post jobs in DEKECareers -- there may be no better way that an alumnus can help out his fellow Deke Brother than by helping him get established in his caree...

June 13th, 2012

Phi Deke Nolan Becker signed a professional contract with the Cincinnati Reds earlier this month. Becker was drafted in the 11th round, and will enter the Reds' farm system immediately. Nolan is a left-handed pitcher, and finished his junior season in spectacular fashion, striking out 16 in only 7 innings in a win against Brown on the final day of the season. Congratulations Nolan! Check out the news on the Yale website here...

June 11th, 2012

"Hurricane Hunters", produced by Brother Aleco Bravo-Greenberg, Eta '90, premieres on The Weather Channel on Monday, June 11th at 9 pm (EST) / 8 pm (PST)-- please check it out! This character-driven docu-reality series explores the high-stakes world -- and personal dramas -- of the men and women of the HURRICANE HUNTERS, the Air Force Reserve squadron based in Biloxi, Mississippi, that flies planes directly into hurricanes to get vital meteorological data that can only be gathered by flying into the eye of a hurricane. The HURRICANE HUNTERS provide the missing information that allows weather services to determine the path and strength of hurricanes. The stakes are high. Peoples lives depend on them. Here is the website for the show, with some preview clips: "Like" us on Facebook here Thanks -- We hope you'll be watchin...

June 10th, 2012

A recent story in the New York Times by TR biographer Edmund Morris, explains how Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch is threatened by development if not protected by President Obama. The Ranch is one of America's 11 most endangered historic places. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/08/opinion/bad-news-for-the-badlands.html...

June 7th, 2012

Two new members were elected to the DKE International's Board of Directors last month. Kent Vana, Omicron '59 and Hardy Fowler, Zeta Zeta '74, join the Board, replacing Tom Halley Mu '73 and Matt Blevins Iota '99. Congratulations to Brothers Vana and Fowler and thanks go to Brothers Halley and Blevins for their dedicated voluntary service to D...

May 13th, 2012

Delta Delta - U Chicago recently completed a week of events (called Deke Week), which included several fundraising events to raise money for a scholarship in the memory of Brother Ian Woo Cumings. Ian passed away in an auto accident in June 2010. The school newspaper, the Chicago Maroon, wrote a story about the 5K run organized by Delta Delta, which had over 85 runners. The link to the article is here. Congratulations to the Brothers of Delta Del...

May 9th, 2012

Attention all Dekes!The DKE Club of New York has issued a Matching Gift Challenge to DKE!Give to Delta Kappa EpsilonThe DKE Club has made a significant commitment to the Fraternity by offering a matching grant of $50,000. The Club will match, dollar for dollar, any contribution by a Deke alumnus. Please consider making a large gift to DKE this year help us maximize this fantastic opportunity.Give to Delta Kappa Epsilon HereIn the Bonds of DKE,Doug Lanp...

May 3rd, 2012

Congratulations to Iota-Centre on another stellar showing at the 2012 Centre College Greek Awards! In addition to receiving official chapter status from Centre, the chapter has also received another charter from DKE International (pictured). Lastly, a heartfelt congratulations to brother Alex Hurley for winning emerging leader of the year and Shea Agnew for winning president of the ye...

May 2nd, 2012

For the second time in three years, Zeta Zeta - LSU has received the Order of Omega designation. Brad Myers, President of the ZZ Alumni Association, says "The alumni are really proud of this group for achieving Order of Omega, in only their third year back on campus." Please allow DKE HQ to second that. Congratulations men of Zeta Zeta, great job! The formal award will be presented during Greek Week. You can read more about the Order of Omega he...

May 2nd, 2012

Congratulations to the men of Lambda - Kenyon (founded 1852). They recently received Kenyon's "Community Service Project of the Year" for 2011-12. The project was the Shawn Kelly Memorial Holiday Party. Great job by our Lambda Chapt...

May 1st, 2012

DKE has hired a company called Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) to produce an alumni directory. It has been five years since our last directory. This company will be contacting Deke alumni to verify information such as mailing address, email address, etc. We would appreciate if you would assist by providing them with your contact info... whether or not you decide to purchase a co...

May 1st, 2012

Iota-Centre, one of DKE's oldest and strongest chapters, is back officially on campus, as it has been granted full chapter status by Centre College. Iota successfully met all the benchmarks required of them, and is already considered the strongest fraternity on campus.Read the full story from Centre College's newspaper, The Cento, here.Congratulations, IOTA-CENT...

May 1st, 2012

The Alpha Mu chapter had an event which raised over $4,000 for Wounded Warriors on Saturday the 28th. Read about it here. Congratulations Alpha Mu and thanks for helping out in this worthy cau...

April 30th, 2012

DKE's Kappa Chapter at Miami-Ohio (Founded 1852) received two significant awards from the Office of Greek Life. Kappa won the Academic Achievement Award, and also won the Excellence in Community Service Award.Congratulations to the men of Kappa-Mia...

April 30th, 2012

Dick Clark wrote a letter to the delegates of the 2006 Convention in New Orleans, expressing his best wishes. You can read that letter he...

April 29th, 2012

For Phi Deke Brett Smith, graduation day will be the culmination of a long and difficult journey.  Read his story he...

April 24th, 2012

The Daily Orange, Syracuse University's newspaper, ran a nice obituary on Brother Dick Clark.  Read the story he...

April 24th, 2012

Ronald Schuchard, Goodrich C. White Professor of English at Emory University, has been named a 2012 Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies and a center for independent policy research.  Read full story he...

April 19th, 2012

In support of American Military veterans and to commemorate the 30th year of their founding, Alpha Mu of DKE (Rowan University) will be giving to the Wounded Warrior Project after a charity keg-roll on April 28th, 2012.The Alpha Mu Dekes will be rolling a keg of root-beer the length of the Atlantic City board walk, ten times--that's 50 miles--or the same distance from Glassboro to Atlantic City.Please find the event's Facebook Page for more information.To support the Wounded Warrior Project through Alpha Mu of DKE, please follow this link. We are proud of the Dekes at Rowan for supporting such a worthy caus...

April 13th, 2012

Delta Kappa Epsilon would like to congratulate Brother Tucker Howard, Epsilon Rho, Duke '12 for winning Greek Man of the Year at Duke University!  This is the highest award given to an individual Greek member by the Order of Omega.  Tucker has been instrumental in the improvement at Epsilon Rho over the past three years (he was Brother Beta for two year...

April 6th, 2012

From the Kenyon Collegian:Without stepping foot in Gambier, Arnold Schwarzenegger figured prominently at this years Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) benefit at the Village Inn (VI). A poster signed by Schwarzenegger served as first prize for the trivia competition held at the beginning of the evening, which raised money for ALS by charging $15 per trivia team. Now in its third year, the Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE)-hosted benefit raises money to help fight the disease and raise awareness about its effects, which can be expensive to treat.It is becoming a Kenyon tradition, said Professor of Political Science Pamela Jensen, who donated the poster.[The DKEs] have called attention to something by invoking our reaction to beloved people in the community, but also have raised the profile of ALS.The benefit honors Professor Emeritus of Drama Tom Turgeon, who is still battling ALS, and Elaine Gray, the stepmother of former DKE president Nate Gray 10, who died of the disease.Associate Professor of Drama Andrew Reinert called Turgeon one of his favorite colleagues in an email. To my mind, Tom embodies all the best qualities of Kenyon: hes passionate about learning, hes kind, hes joyous, and hes modest, he said. The DKEs are particularly connected to this cause not only because of Grays stepmother and because Turgeon taught at Kenyon, but also because Turgeons son, Chuck Turgeon 93, was a DKE at Kenyon as well.The DKEs host the event to spread awareness in addition to raising money. Its really important to remind [students] that were not just Kenyon students, were citizens of a larger and more important cause, said DKE community service chair Abe Nelson 14.With the help of the Epsilon Delta Mu (EDM) sorority, which has handled publicity and advertising each year, Nelson estimated that they raised about $500 in addition to the $2,095.28 collected at the event, thanks to donations made directly to the ALS foundation.Though the first ALS benefit brought in almost twice the amount raised this year, Nelson said the event was more successful, not least because awareness increases every year. I just dont think we have a person whos as remarkable as Nate Gray, Nelson said. I was worried at first because I didnt see a way that we could feasibly make as much money as we did last year, but I had a great conversation with Nate where he said, I dont care how much money you make. A ton of people who wouldnt usually come to something like this are here now.The sisters of EDM played a major role in getting the word out about the event. EDMs placed signs displaying facts about ALS along Middle Path and distributed lollipops with additional facts. I think we could do more to advertise earlier, said EDM community service chair Elise Shattuck 14. But I think [the signs and lollipops] work really well.The size of the crowd that descended on the VI also posed some difficulty. Still, both Nelson and DKE Cody Shankman 12 were excited to see so many attendees. I would love to see more donations from students, Shankman said. I think many Kenyon students are a little hesitant to give five dollars at the door because were not used to that, but I think a lot of students here can manage to do it and I think its a good cause.VI owner Gerald Kerry has been happy to offer up his establishment for the cause. Id really like to see it grow, Kerry said. Maybe next year we could do fundraiser trivia on a Wednesday night and then a VI night at the end of the week with music or some other mix of events.Though this combination of trivia and music has been successful so far, Kerry looks forward to finding the perfect blend for attracting more supporters. We really appreciate anything we can do with [the] student community as a whole, particularly if its for a good cause, Kerry said.Professor of Humanities Timothy Shutt has contributed to the benefit by serving as trivia host for the past two years and creating his own challenging questions on topics ranging from cephalopods to constellations. Its something I can do, Shutt said. [Turgeon] and I were colleagues together for more than 20 years, and I like and respect him still.  Well definitely do the benefit with the VI next year, and hopefully we can, Nelson said. With the VIs participation and new ideas to increase community involvement not only from students but also from local businesses, Nelson and Kerry hope for even more success in years to come. [Nate Gray] was at the event this year and he said he was really happy, Nelson said. Next year I hope we can make it even bigg...

April 2nd, 2012

On Friday April 13th, 2012 the Beta Dekes at UNC will host the seventh annual Si Sitterson Memorial Golf Tournament. This year, the tournament will be held at Occoneechee Golf Club in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Just like last year, the money the Dekes raise will go towards Orange County Habitat for Humanity, to show their continued dedication to the Habitat for Humanity cause. The tournament will be open to family, alumni, and friends, and looks be another great success.2011's event grossed over $21,000, with all the proceeds contributed to the UNC Build a Block program for Habitat for Humanity. It was through contributions from alumni, family, and friends that the Betas were able to raise such a substantial donation. The men greatly appreciate your continued support to ensure  another successful tournament this year.Contribute your Support.This spring, the Beta Deke brothers are building another Habitat house in collaboration with four other UNC fraternities. All of the money from this years tournament will be put toward funding the construction of the new house. It is their hope that many will be able to attend, considering the Blue-White Spring Football Game will be the following day Saturday, April 14th. The Betas will recognize donors in the program, which will be distributed to all participants, as follows:Bronze Level:  <$199Silver Level:      $200-$499Gold:                $500-$999 Diamond:          $1000+All contributions are tax-deductible.Your support is important in honoring Si Sitterson and supporting Orange County Habitat for Humanity. If you are considering a donation please make checks out to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, list DKE in the memo line, and send to:DKE Golf TournamentCare of Everett Young130 North StreetChapel Hill, NC 27514Alternatively, contribute your support online, here.Everett Young, Undergraduate Chair of Philanthropy, will be happy to deliver to any receipt or tax write-off information you may need.Thank you for your time and your support of Beta's cause!For comprehensive information regarding the tournament please email/call: Everett Youngegyoung11@gmail.com706) 255-...

March 26th, 2012

Delta Kappa Epsilon has written another chapter in its illustrious history on March 25th, 2012 as the Founding Fathers of the Auburn colony of Delta Kappa Epsilon were initiated this past Sunday morning. 20 new men have been brought into the bonds of Delta Kappa Epsilon, they are:Jonathan Hester Garrett Ogles Timothy White Derek Brecht Josh Knight Jeremy Croom Clint McLaughlin Thomas Moss Spencer Ramsey Evan Barrington Tyler Anderson Mac Butler Evan Holder Jesse Wood Will Hetherington Colton Martinez Jaret Hulse Nathaniel Walden John Pehr Thomas Hadden The 20 young men were initiated by a stern, committed and selfless group of Delta Kappa Epsilon brothers led by Ron Li, Phi Alpha '10, chapter consultant at Delta Kappa Epsilon Headquarters. A special thanks goes out to the following Brothers for volunteering their time and efforts in the initiation: Ryan Stephens, Pi Beta, Troy '12 Matt Jordan, Rho Beta, Richmond '11 Stephen Haug, Pi Beta, Troy '84 Jon Cowart, Pi Beta, Troy '12 Robert Barnett, Pi Beta, Troy '13 Will Rush, Tau Delta, Sewanee '13 Trevor Mia, Tau Delta, Sewanee '13 Andrew Patty, Tau Delta, Sewanee '12 Doug Carson, Mu Chi, Maryville '13 Bobby Diaz, Pi Beta, Troy '14 Morgan Brom, Pi Beta, Troy '14Jordan Arrighi, Pi Beta, Troy '14 Robert Prevatte, Pi Beta, Troy '14 While the Founding Father class has worked unbelievably hard to get this far, their work is not done as they continue to fulfill their chartering requirements and officially charter as a chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon at Auburn University! Wish them the best of luck as they attack their ultimate goal as initiated brothers of Delta Kappa Epsilon! Please send you congratulatory messages via their website at http://www.auburndke.dekeunited.org or via DEKEUnited. Congratulations gentlemen, you deserve it! Friends from the Heart Forev...

March 23rd, 2012

The new issue of the DEKE Quarterly, Spring 2012 (Volume 130, Number 1), is now available online.  You can view the issue (along with the 2010 and 2011 magazines) at issuu.com/dkequarterly.       In addition to three great feature stories, this issue contains details on an exciting new program from KE International designed to assist Dekes with their careers, the upcoming convention, and new KE chapters.  Printed copies of this magazine will be mailed in April to all alumni who have paid their 2012 dues.      As always, we welcome all comments, story ideas, and suggestions. Please send an email to dekequarterly@dkehq.org with any information you would like us to ha...

March 4th, 2012

The snowiest winters that Edmonton could offer could not stop a pack of Canadian Dekes from hosting the 3rd annual Grinder Cup on the last weekend of February. The Grinder Cup for MS, a hockey tournament benefitting the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada was hosted this year at the Pleasantview rink and community league in South Edmonton. MS Society of Canada Thanks to Brother Maclean, the recently initiated brothers were able to run a barbeque featuring the ever-popular "Grinder Dog", swamped by the players as the brothers cleared the rink of snow in between games in what can be described as near-blizzard like conditions. The wintery conditions did inevitably affect attendance at the event, but over 150 people still joined in on the evening's festivities in the community hall for a terrific weekend!Special thanks goes out to Brother Mitchell Bennett for his efforts in organizing the tournament. His work, along with the contributions and support of the rest of the Delta Phi brotherhood, resulted in $5000 raised for the MS society, a remarkable contribution for an event that is only in its third year of existence. The men are looking forward to building on their contribution in the upcoming MS Bike Tour, in which teams of Delta Phi Dekes will ride more than 180 kilometers in two days to support the MS Society of Canada.  The Dekes have a goal raising $10,000 in total.Lastly, we did hear that Brother Bennett took a slap-shot puck to the eye at the event, but came right back to the event despite a swollen face and some time in the ER. He has been assured that there will be no permanent damage. Feel better soon brother! Thanks to everything that you guys do and we look forward to seeing the Grinder Cup continue to grow over the foreseeable futur...

March 4th, 2012

Dekes,On February 20th, Delta Kappa Epsilon Gamma Phi of Wesleyan University teamed up with Shining Hope for Communities to help spread awareness about intergenerational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya. Shining Hope is a non-profit organization that combats poverty and gender inequality in the Kibera slum by linking tuition-free schools for girls to essential social services for all through a holistic, community-driven approach. By concretely linking essential health and economic services to a school for girls, Shining Hope demonstrates that empowering women benefits the whole community, promoting a public ethos that makes women respected members of society. The Brothers of Gamma Phi have organized two presentations during this academic year in an effort to spread awareness of Shining Hopes mission throughout the Wesleyan University campus. Below is a link to Shining Hope for Communities video demonstrating the current situation in Kibera as well as what Shining Hope has been able to contributeShining Hope for Communit...

March 4th, 2012

Attention Alumni and Undergraduates,DKE International is now accepting nominations for the Charles O. Blaisdell DKE Leadership Award, the highest individual recognition an undergraduate Deke can earn. Judging your leaders on their character, contributions to their Chapter and College or University, as well as their performance in academics and extra-curricular activities, we are excited to read about DKE's top undergraduates. Please find more information about the award and the nomination form here: http://www.tfaforms.com/191353. Please direct all questions to awards@dkehq.orgIn the Bonds of DKE,DKE International Staffhttp://www.tfaforms.com/191...

February 27th, 2012

Delta Kappa Epsilon's partnership with GEICO gives you the benefit of great rates on auto insurance. In addition to your membership discount -- which could shave as much as 8% off GEICO's already low prices -- you'll also receive 24-hour service online or by phone, and efficient & fair claim handling. Visit www.GEICO.com or call 1-800-368-2734 for a free quote. Don't forget that every time you complete a new quote, GEICO gives back to Delta Kappa Epsil...

February 27th, 2012

Sebastian Herbstein Memorial FundThis scholarship is awarded to preserve the memory of Brother Sebastian Herbstein, Xi '96, an aspiring young fiction writer and a graduate of Colby College, who passed away June 20, 2002.The scholarship will be awarded to a member (or descendant of a member) of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity who shares Sebastian's passion for fiction writing and excellence in storytelling.This competition is now in its sixth year. Glenn Stowell, Gamma Phi/Wesleyan, is the 2010 recipient, and his and previous recipients' biographical information and winning stories can be found here.The AwardOne $1,000 award will be given for short fiction. At the discretion of the judges, an honorable mention might also be recognized. In accepting the award, the recipient will provide information on how the monetary prize will be used in pursuit of creative writing. The winning piece will be posted in the Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Award Website, together with a photograph and short bio of the winner. The Award winner can list the honor in his resume.Award EligibilityQuality of submission (GPA and major will not be qualifying criteria);Undergraduate membership in Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity or descendent of a member of DKE.A previous winner of the award is ineligible for future competition.Award ApplicationOnly one entry per applicant will be allowed. The entry should consist of:Name, mailing and e-mail addresses, school attending, chapter membership (or qualifying ancestral chapter membership)A letter explaining the applicant's love for, and experience in, fiction writing.A short fiction writing sample with a five thousand (5000) word maximumA color digital photograph of the applicant, andA consent (provided by the foundation) to publishing the winning entry, bio and photo on the DKE /Rampant Lion Website. For the consent form, click hereAward AdministrationThe sample, to be submitted no later than April 1, should be mailed to:Judith FreidenbergDepartment of Anthropology1111 Woods HallUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20...

February 17th, 2012

Some of you may qualify for funding from your school's Greek Life Office to attend this summer's convention.  We know of at least two Deke chapters who will receive funding for up to two Brothers, to attend (travel and fees).  We don't have  a list of which schools will or won't do this, so the best thing is for you to call them up and a...

February 17th, 2012

First 2012 DEKE Quarterly to be published March 12. Watch for it online. There will be a direct link on the dke.org web site under "Media & Merchandise."  Highlights in this issue include feature stories about Joe Paterno, Kappa-Miami, and Phi Rho-Penn State. There will also be some exciting news about a new program from DKE International, a DKE Headquarters report, results of the 2011 Lion Trophy competition, debut of a new section devoted to Community Service, and a 2012 convention update....

February 17th, 2012

From BBC News, February 17th, 2012Dutch Prince Johan Friso is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by an avalanche in the Austrian resort of Lech, say officials. Officials said the prince, 43, was buried under the snow for about 15 minutes before being rescued. He was resuscitated at the scene and taken to hospital in Innsbruck, where officials said he was stable but his condition was "still life-threatening". Prince Friso is the second son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.Several members of the royal family had been on holiday together in Lech, in the western province of Vorarlberg in the Austrian Alps. Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirmed that the queen was there but had not been involved in the incident. Stefan Jochum, a spokesman for the ski resort, said the prince had been skiing with a small group off the marked pistes when the avalanche hit shortly after midday local time. No-one else was injured, he said. In a statement, the Dutch government said the prince was in intensive care, and that "doctors treating him describe the prince's condition as stable, but his life remains at risk".The statement said it would be several days before a full prognosis could be given.Deadly seasonThe Austrian Alps have been hit by particularly heavy snow this winter and numerous avalanches. Parts of Voralberg were cut off by the snow this week. Several people have been killed across Europe this year in avalanches.Prince Friso gave up his rights to the Dutch throne in 2004, when he married human rights activist Mabel Wisse Smit.The government had refused to give its support to the marriage, because the couple had given misleading information about the bride's relationship with a dead gangster. Under Dutch law, royals who aspire to the throne must receive permission from the government and parliament to marry as the cabinet will bear responsibility for their actions. The couple have two young daughters, Luana and Zaria.For more, please visit:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17077...

February 13th, 2012

Doug will be visiting Tuscaloosa today to meet with Psi and also for Convention planning.  I hope we're going to get a great turnout for convention.Tuesday I'll be heading to visit our new colony at Auburn.Wednesday, visiting Pi Beta chapter @ Troy...

February 11th, 2012

Harvard and Yale began their football programs in the same year, 1872.  Robert Grant was the captain for Harvard and David Schaff was the captain for Yale.  Both were members of Delta Kappa Epsilon...

February 8th, 2012

Congratulations to Eta Chapter for a pledge class that's large in quantity and quality.  28 men have pledged and will be initiated soon.  We're thrilled to have a great new class of Dekes from U...

February 6th, 2012

At 8:20 P.M. on Saturday, February 4, 2012, the founding members of Delta Kappa Epsilon's Colony at Saint Joseph's College were initiated.  In all, 31 new links have been formed in DKE's golden chain.The names of the new initiates are:Alexander Fier; Ryan Garofalo; Rob Vetter; Alex DeRidder; Jeff Behounek; Mark Eimer; Tommy Matthews; Karol Radomski; Pete Valerio; Kevin Smith; Stephen Bello; Chris DeSimone; Earl Campbell; Johnny Mannino; Dominic Florian; Kevin Deutsch; Joseph Aguila; Brian Barber; Giuseppe Carrieri; Anthony DeMasi; Eric Mace; Mike Clark; Matt Dennis; Joey Macellaro; Michael Dougherty; Tommy DiBernardo; William DeSimone; Charles Essig; Paul DeSimone; Chris Manzello; and Tom Valerio.The young men were initiated by a diverse and dedicated core of Deke Alumni, having:Fernando Leal, Iota Mu, Fordham '91; Joseph McDonald, Iota Mu, Fordham '92; Emrah Artukmac, Beta Gamma, NYU '97; Steven Frank, Rho, Lafayette '08; Stephan Spilkowitz, Delta Chi, Cornell '10; and Kamaljeet Singh, Delta Chi, Cornell '10DKE International sends warm congratulations to the new Dekes of Saint Joseph's College of New York and a heart-felt thank you our alumni Volunteers!Feel free to leave a congratulatory message on DKE International's Facebook page, and watch out, because fifteen more young men have accepted their bids to DKE at Saint Joseph's Colle...

February 2nd, 2012

Theta Upsilon, Arizona State has 19 new pledges after extending 21 bids this Spring after formally interviewing 38 men. This marks the third largest class in Theta Upsilon history. Keep up the good work! Go Deke!www.thetaupsilondke.dekeunited....

January 30th, 2012

Delta Phi welcomed nine new Dekes into their ranks over the weekend.  It's an outstanding class of excellent new men, and they'll be a great addition to the chapter.  The chapter held a celebration banquet Sunday night (1/29) with alumni, chapter actives, and the new Brothers all in attendance, to welcome the new initiates into the Brotherho...

January 30th, 2012

Click here to read a story from the Penn State newspaper which reports on eight Phi Rho Brothers' visit to Brother Paterno's house last November...

January 24th, 2012

Congratulations to the Brothers of Alpha Phi for adding eight quality men to the rolls of DKE!  Initiation was last weekend, and the Brothers of Alpha Phi are very excited about the quality of this new class.  To the new Initiates of Alpha Phi - Welcome to D...

January 23rd, 2012

Dekes all over the world are greatly saddened today by the loss of Brother Joseph Vincent Paterno, Upsilon, Brown '50.Known world-wide as one of the greatest college football coaches ever, Brother Paterno was remembered by his fellow coaches and former players as much more than that.  His impact on the individuals he coached and led, on Penn State University, on the State of Pennsylvania, and on college football in general will never be equaled.  A man of high character and integrity, he always emphasized to his players the need for a strong moral character, the value of hard work, and the importance of focusing on scholastics.Matt Millen (PSU '79) said that football was only a vehicle for Joe to teach him and his teammates about how to lead their lives as honorable men.Joe was proud of his membership in DKE, and only recently had a chance to visit with eight men of the Phi Rho Chapter who came to his house to deliver a letter of support; in a delightful and emotional visit with his young Brothers in DKE, he spoke of his fond memories of DKE at Brown, and recalled his meetings with several other well-known Deke Brothers such as George H.W. Bush and George Steinbrenner, at which the subject of their Deke memberships always came up.  He even chimed in when, encouraged by SuePa, the young Deke men struck up a chorus of "Son of a DKE."Joe embodied the values of DKE, in every respect a gentleman, a scholar, and a jolly good fellow.  The entire Brotherhood of Delta Kappa Epsilon is united today in expressing our profound sadness and our sincerest condolences to the Paterno family for the loss of their husband and father, and our Brother, Joseph Vincent Pater...

January 23rd, 2012

The Canadian growth of DKE continues at Alpha Tau, where our brotherhood grows yet again in 2012 as we welcome the class of 2016. Congratulations, keep up the good work, go deke!http://alphataudke.dekeunited.o...

January 23rd, 2012

Beta Tau of Delta Kappa Epsilon at the University of Victoria is proud to announce the growth of the chapter by another 15 men. The active chapter now stands at 54 proud brothers who continue to be a leader of Greek Life at Victoria. Congratulations, best of luck over the rest of the semester.Go De...

January 23rd, 2012

Phi Alpha Chapter at University of British Columbia initiated 34 men into their chapter.  This is a great result.  The Chapter is very happy with the size and more importantly with the quality of their new class.  Congratulations to the new initiates and to the chapter for maintaining a high level of excellence over a long period of ti...

December 13th, 2011

From the Kenyon Collegiate... "Through the crowd of excited children and chattering parents at last Wednesday's Shawn Kelly Memorial Holiday Party, Taylor Hartwell '14 of The Ransom Notes burst into song with the beginning cries of "The Circle of Life." The famous song from The Lion King immediately drew the attention of hundreds of Disney-loving children present at the 21st annual Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) party. They turned their attention to the stage, resting their scissors, marshmallows and snowflakes. For a minute, Gund Commons seemed to become quieter, until eventually, the kids returned to their festivities. The DKEs hold the Shawn Kelly Memorial Holiday Party every year to honor the party's namesake, one of Kenyon's best swimmers and a fellow DKE member. The event has grown in size and popularity, with 386 children attending this year. In partnership with Head Start, a leading organization in early childhood development and education, especially for low-income families, the DKEs provided dinner, face painting, ornament decorating and other Christmas-themed activities. This event included a visit from Santa and distribution of a total of 400 Christmas presents, neatly wrapped by the DKE brothers. At the party, one girl approached Abraham Nelson '14, the coordinator of the event this year, and said, "I want a reindeer on my neck," gesturing to the face paint choices displayed on the table. Her face was decorated with a reindeer, in addition to a star and a striped candy cane on either cheek. 'That's going to be hard," Nelson said. Unfazed, she sat down and lifted her head up, awaiting the addition. Three other children patiently lined up behind her. The Shawn Kelly Memorial Holiday Party, through repeated successes, has become a staple Kenyon College event, according to Nelson. "[It] is the biggest student-sponsored event of the year," Nelson said. "It's something we're really proud of and that's why we've been doing it for 21 years...

December 12th, 2011

February 19, 1922 - November 6, 2011 Doug Laidlaw, one of the last true gentlemen, died peacefully at home in Los Angeles surrounded by the love and support of his family. During his lifetime, he was loved and appreciated for his big heart, warmth and generosity. Doug was a patriot and proudly served in the 103rd division of the United States Army in World War II and was decorated with the Bronze Star. He was a graduate of Santa Monica High School and UCLA where he studied Business Economics. He was a founder of four printing firms, three of which were sold to New York Stock Exchange companies and the fourth to private investors. Recently, Doug had been very active in the Jonathan Club, SAGE (a learning in retirement group), and Delta Kappa Epsilon (UCLA; Theta Rho chapter). More important than anything else was his time spent with his loving family. He loved travelling, taking photographs, playing on his computer, body surfing, studying history, reading and cheering at UCLA football and basketball games. Doug will be greatly missed by his adored wife of nearly sixty years, Jean; his cherished children, Susan (Peter), Douglas Jr. (Kathleen) and Bruce; his dear grandchildren, Sarah (David), Erin, Laura, Gavin (Elizabeth) and Douglas III; his sweet great grandchildren, Carson, Brooke and Wyatt; his devoted golden retriever, Lucy; and many more family members and friends. Doug went through life guided by his strong moral fiber, faith in God and devotion to his family. He was a brilliant and beautiful man and he will remain in our hearts and memories forev...

December 1st, 2011

In case you have not heard, Convention 2012 will take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, from July 25th--July 29th, 2012. Hosted by the Psi chapter in our 168th year, Conventon 2012 will be grander and more widely attended than ever. You do not want to miss it! Arriving flights should be booked by the afternoon of Wednesday the 25th while departing flights can be booked any-time on Sunday, the 29th. Book your flights to Birmingham (BHM)--we'll take care of transportation too and from the airport. Registration and additional updates, including a break-down of fees, to be provided so...

November 15th, 2011

"Welcome to the palace," says Patrick Witt, JE '12, by way of apology. The staircase of the DKE fraternity house is strewn with Styrofoam cups. There is a shoe on top of a bookshelf, a coffee mug perched on a fence post. Three couches sit on the front porch, their cushions sagging, the pillows mismatched. He sighs. "I'm sorry the common areas are so messy. My room's the cleanest in the house." We climb up three flights of stairs. Patrick looms large in the narrow space, a calm giant. At the top, he pushes open his door, and I have the sudden impression that perhaps I should take off my shoes. This article is available on The Yale Hera...

November 11th, 2011

Last month we launched a brand new private social network for Deke undergraduates, alumni, parents and new members, called DEKEUnited. This social network is a great way for every Deke and other interested parties to stay connected. We encourage you to sign-up!  What's more, the social network doubles as a chapter management platform, integrating calendars, mass text-messaging, list-serves, forums, recruitment and community service tracking, surveys, polls, document-sharing, and a host of other tools. DEKEUnited users can even manage their accounts through Facebook! Features to come include a DEKE Store, where members will be able to purchase all of their DKE regalia at discounted, wholesale prices, as well as a Jobs Board where Alumni can connect undergraduates with jobs, internships, and other service opportunities. In short, DEKEUnited has function and fun for every Deke, new or old (and parents too)! Actives: look in your inbox for the activation email and begin exploring today! Alumni: connect again with old friends or get back to your roots by volunteering to help your active membership! Organize your next gathering, reunion, or active/alumni event on DEKEUnited! Parents: stay connected with and receive updates from the local chapter of which your son is a member! Connect and volunteer with other parents! Head to dekeunited.org to log-in or contact your undergraduate President for an invitation. We'll see you on DEKEUnit...

November 11th, 2011

As of October 1st, staff members have made 41 chapter visits during the fall term, spending over 76 days in the field (combined). Chapter consultants, who develop the closest bonds with and are tasked with the health and improvement of Deke chapters, spend about 2.5 days on each visit and are usually on the road for at least three weeks at a time. During their visits, our consultants meet with active Deke Brothers to get a feel for ways in which the chapter's performance can be improved and to understand how International can help out. They also meet with and gain perspective from Greek Life Officers and nearby alumni officers. All in all, the time they spend with the Actives, sharing ideas or best-practices and forming bonds across chapter boundaries, is most critical to the health and improvement of our chapters. Tom Hudson, '11, started working for in June. His travels started at , Penn State in late August, and he has already seen 17 chapters. Tom said, "Every chapter I visit, I pick up at least a couple of great ideas that I can then share with other chapters. The exposure to so many chapters of different sizes and at different campuses across North America makes me more effective in cross-pollinating the best ideas from one chapter to the next. Our chapters are also really interested to learn about what the others are doing, so sometimes they just like to hear stories about what's going on around . I also encourage them to go visit other chapters; that's always a lot of fun when Dekes from different campuses get together. It's been an amazing five weeks so far and it's been a really great experience for me to have some positive impact on the chapters I've visited." Our second year consultant, Ron Li, '10, estimates that he drove 13,000 miles last year and flew over 24,000 miles on his travels through 2010-2011. He says, "Getting to revisit some of the chapters that I've already built a strong relationship with has been personally very fulfilling. On top of following up with past projects and brainstorming new ones with chapters, I get to ask guys, for example, how their time abroad was or how their summer internship turned-out. The personal connection that I have built with every chapter that I visited (which will be all of them by this year's end) has turned out to be even stronger this year, and I know that I will continue to be a mentor-figure to many of the undergraduate Dekes even after my time as a consultant is done." We International, will endeavor to visit and consult with every chapter at least one time per academic semester. Contact Doug, Ron, or Tom to find-out when a staff member will be visiting you...

November 11th, 2011

Over 75 Sigma Alpha alumni gathered in Roanoke, VA over the weekend of September 30th - October 1st, to celebrate 's 40th anniversary as a chapter as well as the 70th anniversary of the local fraternity that preceded at Virginia Tech. Several members of that local chapter, called Delta Kappa Sigma (they were called "Deeks"), were also in attendance, as they've stayed very involved in the chapter. The Dekes (and Deeks) in attendance had a great time. Several alumni from various eras, who recounted funny stories from the past, enlivened Friday's banquet. On Saturday, the Brothers enjoyed a pregame party at the 100 year old house, followed by the football game against Clems...

November 11th, 2011

Dekes at Arizona State pulled off an amazing coup this fall, by netting a pledge class of 52 men! Theta Upsilon, reactivated in 2009, has taken a giant leap into the future, by pledging 30 uninitiated men from a chapter of Sigma Pi that went under. These men wanted to continue their Greek experience and decided to "move up" to KE. In addition, Theta Upsilon actives also added another 22 men from open rush, to form the largest pledge class anywhere in recent KE history (at least that this reporter is aware of!) Congrats to Theta Upsil...

November 11th, 2011

Moulton "Moe" Cook passed away quietly at his home in Tuscaloosa, AL, on September 25, 2011, after a brief illness. He was born on June 1, 1944 in Forkland, AL, to the late John Cook, Sr. and the late Minnie Jenkins Cook. Moe graduated from Druid High School in Tuscaloosa in 1962 and attended college in Texas. He served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Vietnam. For over 40 years Moe was a treasured employee, and initiated member, of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at the University of Alabama. During his tenure with Delta Kappa Epsilon, Moe helped nearly a thousand boys on their road to becoming young men, and considered this his life's calling, second only to being a loving father and husband. In 1997, the U.S. Senate celebrated Moe's lifetime of service to his family, his country, and Delta Kappa Epsilon, by flying an American flag atop the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. That flag remains on permanent display inside the Delta Kappa Epsilon house. One of Moe's favorite Bible verses comes from Ecclesiastes 1:8, "the eye is not satisfied merely with seeing." Moe saw deeply into life, but more importantly, he made sure those who knew and loved him did so as well, and they are better men and women as a result. Moe is survived by his wife, Mary Cook; two sons, Damion Moulton Cook and Kadarius Moulton Cook; two daughters, Karmisha Weaver and Karnisha Weaver; his mother-in-law, Thelma Weaver; two brothers-in-law, Henry Weaver and Willie Colvin; three sisters-in-law, Lois Weaver, Alice Moore, and Thelma Little; and a host of other extended family and frien...

November 11th, 2011

DKE is very proud to announce that we have re-chartered our Pi Beta Chapter at Troy University. The reactivation effort started this summer when DKE was invited back to campus by the Dean of Students, Herbert Reeves, after the Pi Beta alumni had contacted the Troy administration expressing interest in a return. The alumni then swung into action, hiring two recently graduated Dekes from Mu Chi-Maryville to develop and manage the rush program. The two, Andrew Henley and Chaz Elrod, were critical to the effort. They spent the summer in Troy paving the way for DKE's return by attending freshman orientation sessions. School has now started, and DKE has 11 new pledges at Pi Beta as a result of their hard work! Welcome Back Pi Beta DK...