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UpZete Editorial Board
Build your publications resume today!
Help put out the monthly UpZete and Canadian Quarterly! We're looking for a few Undergraduates (or elders) who would like to help improve our monthly newsletter. Volunteers would write individual Active & Elder interviews, chapter spotlights, compile and edit our content, and help make sure we put out the best monthly newsletter possible! If interested, email Dan Backer. |
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Facebook: Friend or Foe?
Many of us are now using social networking sites on the internet like Facebook and MySpace. These sites can extend the reach of your social circle and ease communications. These sites do, however, come with a major drawback - they are public, not private.
Do you know it is now routine for potential employers to look at Facebook and MySpace pages of potential hires? Did you know that campus administrators routinely search networking sites for incriminating fraternity information? Just in Zeta Psi, in the last three months, we've had three separate "issues" arise from pictures posted on Facebook.
We can debate the privacy of posting pictures, we could explain distasteful occurrences away, and we could pretend we don't even have an issue with Facebook or MySpace. The plain fact is - we have a MAJOR issue!
Going forward, on a personal level, on a chapter level, on a local association level, and on a fraternity level, we must adopt a policy of not posting pictures related to the fraternity on our personal Facebook or MySpace accounts. These sites have proven to not be our friends.
In Tau Kappa Phi, Dave Hunter, IA '80 (email me) |
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NMFN & SELF Internship deadlines CLICK HERE for applications, DUE FRIDAY, 2/29.
Zeta Psi is the PREMIERE Fraternity in Internship Education, offering nearly 5% of our active membership an internship this year; no other Fraternity even has 5 interns!
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (NMFN). As the first Fraternity this 150 year old company has EVER worked with, we partnered with NMFN to place Zete's throughout the US in this top-10 Internship program - the best in the Financial Advisory sector!
NEW - Science & Engineering Leadership Fellows (SELF). This summer is the inaugural class in our new program offering Brothers in the fields of science, engineering, technology, etc. the hands on, real world experience they need to get ahead in their field. As a pilot program, we're looking for hard working, dedicated active Brothers ready to lead the way!
**ALUMNI, we need your help finding placements for interns. If you work in any Science, Engineering, Medicine, or technology related field, and can help place an intern this Summer (paid or unpaid), please contact us so we can continue to enhance our program!
 The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program thanks all applicants for it's Summer 2008 class! With the application deadline past, the WSFP will now begin its selection and placement process as we continue to grow and look forward to another exciting year. As one of the premiere internship programs in Washington, the Washington Scholars Fellowship Program affords undergraduate students the opportunity to work side by side with the nation's policy makers and learn "hands on" how our government works. This program is geared towards politically minded individuals, and provides valuable knowledge, experience, and a broad network of professional contacts throughout our nation's capital. If you are interested in spending a summer or semester in D.C. participating in a career-advancing internship, please CLICK HERE to learn more and contact us!
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Wall Street Scholars Deadline Extended
The WSS has extended its deadline to 03/15, but encourages applications on a rolling basis.
The Wall Street Scholars program graduated a class of four scholars last summer, who have continued to thrive since returning to their campuses. Now it's time to find the next all-star class seeking experience and opportunities in New York City. This summer, the WSS is searching for exceptional individuals - available internships for those interested in business, marketing, management, and more. Housing, food, and transportation stipends will be provided, in addition to numerous networking and career-building opportunities. CLICK HERE to visit the website to learn more.
The Wall Street Scholars program was created to mirror the successful Washington Scholars Fellowship Program and has already enjoyed great success. Since its inception, it has graduated five scholars who have benefitted tremendously from the experiences they gained from a summer working in Manhattan / New York area. Its scholars have gone on to excel in their undergraduate and professional careers, transforming their experiences and the skills they learned into marketable strengths for future employment. Visit the website to read more about each of their summer experiences in their own words. |
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Alumni News and Notes
The U. of Minnesota honors Wrestling (& Zete) legend, Br. Alan Rice, Alpha Beta '50!
 This weekend, The Univ. of Minn. Wrestling Program honored Brother Alan Rice, '50, for his many years of service to and many accomplishments in the sport of Wrestling. Alan, whose commitment to Zeta Psi includes the endowing of the Alan Rice Alumni Academy, was a National Champion Wrestler and won a Bronze Medal in the Olympics! Congratulation to Brother Alan!
 Early pledging?"We got this outfit for Madeline when she was born and wanted Zach to have the experience obf wearing his first set of letters :)" Congratulations to Yash Risbud, Kappa Phi on the birth of his son!
 If only she knew better...Congratulations to UpZete Editor Dan Backer on his engagement to Erin Weiner. And no, they will not be honeymooning in Montreal!
Addresseing the nation!
Rear Admiral [Ret.] Jim Carey, Zeta Psi's 124th Phi Alpha, addressing the crowd as a featured speaker at the U. S. national Lincoln's Birthday ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. If you think it doesn't get cold in Washington, DC, how many speakers do you see wearing gloves? | |
CLICK HERE to check out our whole new system - with greater security, more features & all new options and over 1800+ Zete's already using it! |
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Zeta Psi's NEW Career Mentors List!
Check out our newest online service HERE! For Alumni in EVERY field, please consider being part of this effort and sign up to be a mentor - it's easy and requires little effort, but makes a BIG difference. |
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161st Convention in Montreal
August 13 - 16, 2008
 Join us for what promises to be the best attended Zete Convention in years - Honoring 125 years of Alpha Psi!
Americans - remember to apply for a passport!
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ZeteKidz Web Auction continues!
Antique badges, prints, and more!
The first-ever Zete Kids auction continues. You need to register at the auction site to bid. The auctions close LATER THIS WEEK, so don't delay! Find auction rules and shortcut links at the ZeteKidz website, CLICK HERE. |
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2008 New Donor Challenge
We're building steam as more brothers make their first gift to Zeta Psi by donating a mere $25 to Zeta Psi's Fraternity Endowment to support the growth of services and programs to benefit OUR Zeta Psi!
I know many of you are loyal supporters of your own chapter, but may never have donated to Zeta Psi's Annual Fund. If that's the case, add your name to the Roll of Honor in the Circle with a small, simple step - donate $25 to ensure we maintain the services that have us at the forefront of the Fraternity world in Internships, member services, and personal, professional, and leadership development - and that helped us GO GLOBAL with our Oxford Chapter!
TKPhi, Dan Backer, YM '99, UpZete Editor. |
5 easy ways Alumni can help!
Last month, we offered 5 easy steps active chapters could take to get better - here are 5 ways we alumni can easily support our Brotherhood!
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LEAD - Attend your annual alumni meeting to lend your voice, or join the board to lend your labor!
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CHALLENGE - Set a specific goal for your a chapter that you care about, and commit to a donation if they achieve it!
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SUPPORT - Donate to Zeta Psi to support the major programs offered like internships, scholarships, LTI, and more!
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WANT TO KNOW HOW TO DO THIS FOR YOUR CHAPTER? EMAIL US! Any of these 5 simple steps, take little time for you, but collectively make A BIG difference in our chapters! |
Tales from the Road
Brandon Gurley, Canadian Development Consultant
 The last few months have been very productive for our Canadian Chapters with the increased staff focus. Numbers are increasing and our Chapters are in the process of restructuring for the future. This is a great time to be a Zete! - but a terrible time to be in Canada. I have never witnessed weather this cold in my life. Temperatures dropped below minus 50 degrees Celsius (-60F or something along those lines) in Edmonton and we could not even walk across the street to purchase food. When I was walking back from meeting a potential rush, my legs started to freeze and I could barely walk up the stairs to make it into the house.
I have to agree with Dave Hunter when he says indoor water sports are a risk management issue - I was taken by a few Brothers to the West Edmonton Mall to join a few sorority girls for an event at the giant indoor water park. I waited almost one hour to go on this funnel slide and ended up flipping over and free falling 8-9 feet right on my back into the water. I was out of commission for the rest of the night and could not even join the Actives at the evenings recruitment event!
I have noticed one great thing from being a traveling consultant - no matter where you go in Canada or the United States, every Zete loves to show visitors a good time and great Zete Hospitality!
The Ontario Chapters are making a historical imprint on Zeta Psi. On the weekend of March 29th all Ontario Chapters (Theta Xi, Theta Phi, Alpha Theta and Tau Theta) will be conducting a combined "Road Trip". This event will consist of: 24-40 Pledges, over 90 Actives and over 150 Elders. Everyone is invited to witness history take place. |
Expansion Update
University of Oxford: The ballots for charter approval have been sent to the various voting bodies and a positive vote is expected. The chartering banquet is planned for May 3, 2008. The Iota Omicron Colony has 31 members plus spring recruiting.
University of Texas: The 21 members of the Iota Alpha Colony received colony status from the Executive Committee in January. They are on their way to 30 plus members and a charter vote at the Montreal Convention.
University of California at Riverside: Our current group of 11 has 10 recruits in site and should group to the mid-20s by May and a colony vote in Montreal.
Georgetown University: This interest group of 7 men has 7 to 10 recruits to bid this month. With a strong spring they will be ready for a colony vote in Montreal.
Clemson University: We have an interest group of 5 men. Our IHQ staff will meet with this group later in February and help solidify the group. |
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 ZETE TIES!
CLICK HERE to buy your very own Zeta Psi neck tie - a snazzy wardrobe addition! These limited edition Vineyard Vines ties are avaliable while supplies last - and they won't last much longer - less than 100 left! |
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NEW!!! CAMPUSGEAR from Velocitee | 
Check out our exciting new CampusGear supplier - Velocitee, Inc. - and their stylish take on classic Zeta Psi designs. CLICK HERE to check out the store and their standard and custom desgins! |
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Do Your online shopping here and support BOTH your chapter and Zeta Psi - though the new Zete Online Shopping Mall. Just click through to our eMall, select your chapter, and shop our online retailers - your purchases generate an average 3% donation. If you already shop online, please click through our Zete Fundraising eMall. Do what you already do, and help Zete in the process! |
 SPORTSWEAR from Spirit Recognition
CLICK HERE to shop for your Zete Sportswear and gifts from Spirit - a long time provider of Zetewear to Actives & Alumni, and once again a licensed provider of ZeteGear! | |
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 Phi Alpha's Message
As this is President's Day week in the United States, I will use my office as your Phi Alpha to report on the state of the Fraternity. In short, it is good! Not quite outstanding, but good. We are looking to have a good year in many respects, and following the semi-annual meetings of the Fraternity and Foundation Boards a few weeks ago, we are poised for even better times throughout the rest of this calendar year and into 2009.
There are two clear indications of stable and/or growth within the Greek system: pledge/initiation numbers and the growth of chapters within a (inter)national fraternity. Despite the closing of one chapter this year and the possible closing of one other, we are looking to initiate over 600 men within the Fraternity for the first time this decade, and we will grow by at least two new chapters, and possibly reactivate two dormant chapters, by the end of the spring term.
We installed a chapter at NC State last fall, and at the recent Board meeting in January, approval was given for the chartering of the very first North American Greek organization outside of this continent, at arguably the most prestigious institution of higher education in the world: Oxford University in England. Subject to approval by vote of the Active and Elder chapters this spring, we have set an installation date as May 3rd. Any Zete who wishes to join us for the Installation Banquet, to be held in London, England on May 3rd, is invited to email Executive Director Dave Hunter at dhunter@zetapsi.org for more information.
When there is stability in initiations at the chapter level, the Fraternity operates well financially, programmatically, and in nearly all other areas, and when new groups are installed into the Circle of Zeta Psi, excitement permeates the entire organization. With the impending installation of the Oxford group, Zeta Psi will have achieved the Big Three of Chapter Firsts: first on the West Coast, first in Canada, and first to expand beyond North America. Their chapter name will be Iota Omicron, representing their link to our first West Coast Chapter, the Iota, and Iota Brother, Omar Haroun, who enrolled at Oxford last year for a second degree and whose vision led to the recruitment of our Oxford men for this seemingly (at one time) unlikely expansion opportunity for Zeta Psi.
I will sign off by thanking all of you who have helped in your own ways to make what is now a good year for Zeta Psi a soon-to-be historic one in May.
Greg McElroy, Phi Alpha CXXXI |
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