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Chapter News

From the Chapter President had our first kickoff St. Baldrick’s fundraiser. looking for the alumni to get more involved
The event was an all-you-can-eat ice cream with the chapter; stay tuned for a new alumni
Brothers, social and we raised over $700! We are always mentorship initiative. Between being hard at
work at Georgia Tech, brothers are
This semester has been an amazing always looking for ways to unwind and
one for the brothers of Delta Upsilon. relax. We had a deck built next to the
We had a successful rush with 12 side of the house and it is a great new
associate members and then kicked spot for the undergrads to hang out.
off the semester with our annual As we say goodbye to the graduating
beach weekend trip down to Florida. seniors this fall, I hope that everyone
Our brothers have gotten involved remembers when they moved on from
on campus this semester through DU to the big real world. As brothers
leadership organizations, the new put something in the time capsule and
GT mentoring initiative, and other give some parting advice, I hope that
organizations such as GT Motorsports the alumni remember fondly their time
and ORGT. We really enjoyed seeing at DU and how it prepared them for
all the alumni at the house during the next step.
Homecoming a few weeks ago; it is — Zach Swint
always nice to see old zswint@gtdu.org
brothers and friends.
A couple weeks ago we

Spotlight Giancarlo Vargas
Chapter

Editor Note: Representing the chapter as Spotlight is Giancarlo Vargas. From the hometown
of Peachtree City, Georgia, Giancarlo is pursuing his degree in chemical engineering with a
minor in business. He serves as our campus relations chair, and is also involved on campus
as a FASET Orientation Leader, Wreck Camp Counselor, and programming chair for the
KNIT Mentorship Program. His work experience already includes a co-op with Hargrove
Constructors & Engineers as a process engineer. In his free time, he enjoys wet shaving, coffee
brewing, and playing board games.

This past summer, Giancarlo played the part of Larry
the Lobster in FASET Orientation’s opening number.
What led you to join the chapter? lined up in the R&D
A meatball sub. I never intended on rushing department of General
or going Greek, but my friend Hal Jarrett Mills for next summer
convinced me to come by the house for just one and I hope to learn a
night of rush in exchange for a meatball sub. I lot about how food is
talked to one brother, then two, then ten, and marketed, designed,
within an hour I knew this was the place for me; and produced. With
I just loved the people (and the food) so much. my minor in business
As campus relations chair, which and my B.S. in
chapter event do you feel is most chemical engineering
successful in meeting your goals? I hope to become a
I think the first date night I planned was one project manager as
of my favorites and most rewarding, hands soon as I can!
down. It was the first brotherhood event I was Outside school,
going to plan so I knew nothing about booking what do you do for Giancarlo enjoys his chapter’s 2017 formal with two of his closest friends,
venues, renting busses, and working with all fun? Thomas Hardt (left) and Hal Jarrett (right).
of my brothers. When the event came together Quite a few different cup of joe in a moka pot that my parents gave
and everyone had a great night go-karting and things, actually! I love playing Briscola, an me. It’s fun to add to my shaving and coffee
showing our brotherhood off to their dates, I old Italian card game, with my girlfriend and collections whenever I get the chance. I also
knew I had done a good job. other brothers whenever I get the chance. I love participating in Georgia Tech’s orientation
How would you like to apply your degree also enjoy working on my two hobbies: wet programs such FASET, Wreck Camp, and the
after graduation? shaving and coffee making. Currently I shave KNIT Mentorship program! Working with and
After I graduate I hope to pursue a career in the with a double-edged safety razor that I got from supporting incoming first year students always
food industry. I currently have an internship Stirling Shave Co., and I make my morning makes my days significantly brighter.
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