Delta Sigma Phi - Gamma Epsilon

Chapter President, Marco Henry Negrete selected as a finalist on the Homecoming Court.

Marco (left) is pictured with another finalist, Wilson Kong of Delta Upsilon (right)

 

 

3 Gamma Epsilon Brothers accepted to the 2010 Delta Sigma Phi Leadership Institute

Marco Henry Negrete (Fall 07'), Jorge Rodriguez (Spring 09'), and Jorge Galvez (Fall 09').

Formerly known as The College of Engineered Leadership, The Leadership Institute (LI) is our Fraternity’s flagship leadership development offering. A five-day, intense training and development institute, the LI has graduated more than 600 brothers since its inception in 1993, and over 50% of those give back to the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation.

A recent attendee called the Leadership Institute, “the best thing Delta Sigma Phi does!” The cutting-edge curriculum intentionally provides several small group sessions in which participants experience the topics in a more intimate setting for discussion and analysis. There are also increased mentoring opportunities with alumni facilitators in small groups. Topics range from leading organizations to ethical decision-making to motivating others to act. The Fraternity selects LI attendees from an elite group of high-caliber men based on their superior academic performance, leadership, campus and community involvement, and letters of recommendation. Undergraduates selected to attend the LI are not only chapter leaders, but many are also leaders in their campus community.

 

 

Chapter President featured in the Spring issue of the Carnation.
Marco H. Negrete is featured in the Spring 2010 issue of the Carnation where he talks about recruitment. The interview took place with the editor of the Carnation, Bruce Hammond, in January at the Delta Sigma Phi Summit in Indianapolis, In.

 

 

Two more brothers join campus club, Men Creating Change

Jonathan Wizard (Spring 10') and Victor Delgado (Spring 10') have joined MCC. They join Marco H. Negrete as the Delta Sigs who are apart of this group.

Men Creating Change mobilizes and inspires collegiate men to prevent men's violence against women. The group builds men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength, and to embrace their vital role as allies with women to foster healthy relationships and gender equality.

 
 
Brother Jorge Rodriguez represented SJSU at the 2010 National Association of College and University Residence Halls Conference.

 

Jorge will be entering his second year as a resident adviser in Joe West Dorm Hall this Fall.

 

 

Delta Sig Participates in Alpha Xi Delta's Philanthropy: Xi marks the spot.

Chapter pins 9 men for Spring 2010 Pledge class! This puts active roster at over 60 men for our chapter. Pledge Pictures coming soon!

 

21 Undergraduate Brothers from Gamma Epsilon attending the 2010 Bay Area Regional Leadership Academy

The 2010 Bay Area Regional Leadership Academy will take place Saturday, February 6 on the campus of California State University East Bay in Hayward, California.

The event will feature a curriculum specifically designed to help chapters/colonies meet the seven categories outlined in the Accreditation Document: Academic & Personal Success, Membership Growth & Retention, Advisory Support & Management, Responsibility & Accountability, Campus & Community Involvement, Financial Management, and Ritual.

Some Gamma Epsilon alumni are scheduled to attend including Grand Council member Jim Knoll, and Chapter Adviser Miles Bellamy.

 

 

 

3 Delta Sigs attend SJSU Fraternity and Sorority Pride Retreat.


This annual retreat is the actualization of a leadership concept originally conceived as a part of the Greek Life Taskforce's educational plan recommendations. The retreat was designed to give students the knowledge and tools needed to effectively lead change in their chapters and councils, while also uniting our fraternity and sorority community though understanding and the acknowledgement of their shared ideals and challenges. SJSU Greek Alumni, Student Involvement staff, and chapter advisors help to facilitate serious dialogue around issues such as diversity, inter-Greek relations, community-building, risk management, values, personal development, and image issues (see appendix). Outside of general sessions, students are given the opportunity to learn more from each other in PRIDE groups, each group was deigned to be a cross-section of the Greek community with representation from every council. The PRIDE groups also participate in low ropes course teambuilding activities.

 

 

Henry and Jorge attend the Summit!

The third annual Summit program will take place from January 8-10, 2010 at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel in downtown Indianapolis.

The Summit, a leadership program for Delta Sigma Phi’s chapter presidents and recruitment chairmen, is an incredible training opportunity to gain valuable skills in pursuit of building America’s Leading Fraternity.

The Summit will focus on two key chapter/colony leaders—the President and Recruitment Chairman. It will not only cover best practices, but will also provide education and training on effective leadership, motivation and personal development. Participating leaders will leave motivated to create change and initiate action-oriented results to aid in the growth and development of Delta Sig chapters and colonies.  The Summit is divided into educational tracks for the President and Recruitment Chairman and includes sessions on Ritual and Leading with Values, Marketing and Image, Risk Awareness, Recruitment, Personal Development and more.

There are no registration or travel costs for this event, with attendees only being responsible for lodging and non-included meal expenses. Each chapter/colony should register its chapter president and recruitment chairman who will be responsible for leading the chapter during the Summer and Fall 2010 recruitment periods.

 

 

 

Brother Spotlight: Felix Do Spring 09'

Felix is a 2nd year Graphic Design major at San Jose State. Felix enjoys running, swimming, and photography. He is very passionate about photography, especially graphic designing and photoshopping. You can see Felix's work at http://www.flickr.com/photos/40282994@N07/

 

 

Two Delta Sigs elected to IFC Board!

Congratulations to brothers Ryan Whitchurch and Leroy Madanrang for being elected to the IFC Executive Board.
Ryan was elected Vice President of Administration and Leroy was elected Secretary.
These are the first Delta Sigs to be on the San Jose State University IFC Board since colonizing in 2007.

 

 

 
 
Pledge Greg DeBacker featured on home page of sjsu.edu

Greg is a member if the SJSU Concert Choir

 

 

Holiday Benefit Concert

Date: 12/01/2009

San José State's School of Music and Dance will present the SJSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and University Orchestra in a Holiday Benefit Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 5, in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph. Pre-concert music will begin at 7 p.m. Under the direction of professors Amanda Quist and Janet Averett, the concert will feature J.S. Bach's Magnificat in D, as well as pieces by Arvo Part, Beethoven and Brahms. Tickets will be available at the door or can be pre-ordered at 408-924-4332. The price is $50 for preferred seating and entrance to the donors' reception, $25 for general admission, and $15 for students. Proceeds benefit the SJSU Choral Department.

(Courtesy of sjsu.edu)

 

 

Chapter Awards given out at Charter Ceremony

Chapter Adviser Award: Marco Henry Negrete Jr
Fundraising Award: Peter Do
Clement's Scholarship Award: Ryan Whitchurch
President's Award: Ricky Estrada
Robert Rojka Scholarship Award: Marco Henry Negrete Jr.

 

 

Brothers volunteer at Sigma Omega Phi's annual kid's carnival

Delta Sig participates in Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash lip synch competition

Brother Justin Llamas appears on NBC tv series 'Trauma' In this scene Justin (Spring 09') is behind actor Kevin Rankin. The episode aired October 19, 2009. Justin is a musical theater minor at San Jose State University. He has appeared in many plays on campus such as is role in Beauty and the Beast in Spring 2009.

Justin Llamas appearing in upcoming musical play "Of Corpse!" Justin will be playing the role of "Stanley"

Gamma Epsilon receives "Excellence in Recruitment" award

At this years National Convention in St. Louis Gamma Epsilon recieved an award for their excellence in recruitment during the 2009-2009 academic year. Gamma Epsilon inititated 29 men during this time period. Good job to all the brothers who helped us receive this award.

 
Delta Sig helps lead team to championship at Sigma Pi's Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Brother Henry Negrete and his team mates who are also San Jose State Students took home the 1st Place Trophy

 
3 Delta Sigs running for 2009 Associated Students Government

Good luck to our 3 brothers currently running for positions in our SJSU student government!

Bobby Zerby (Spring 09') Running for Director of Business Affairs

Robert Buzzard (Fall 07') Running for director of Community and Environmental Affairs

Byron D. Covington Jr. (Sping 09') Running for Director of Extrcurricular Affairs

 

 

KD's Shamrock Showcase 2009!

Delta Sigma Phi placed 3rd at Kappa Delta's Annual Shamrock Showcase dancing and lip syncing competition! Way to go Brothers! Video of the performance will be up soon! Special thanks to our Kappa Delta Team captains Ann, Ashley, Angel, and Olivia! And Also Our Great Choregraphers! Thamar and Tess!

 

 

Delta Sig helps lead SJSU Men's Rugby team to win over Santa Clara University




"Byron Covington breaks a tackle in the Spartan club rugby team's 20-17 win against Santa Clara University on Saturday afternoon at the Spartan Stadium East Field." - The Spartan Daily
 

Delta Sigma Phi is back at SJSU!
 
It is an exciting time for Delta Sigma Phi and the alumni of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter. We are looking for men that want more out of their college experience. We are looking for individuals who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to possibly start up their own business some day. If this sounds like something that you are interested in or would like more information about this, do not hesitate to contact Ivan Ng at iboye@aol.com


 
DSP has a new members!

Delta Sigma Phi Gamma Epsilon Chapter proudly presents the Alpha Eta Class of Spring 2009