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Undergraduate Chapter
Spotlight: Kevin Nguyen President
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How has being a What are you currently studying want to move to a large city with a job that
member enhanced as an undergraduate, and why? interests me.
your college
Academics are one of the most important
experience? aspects of my life. I am currently pursuing What type of events do the
Gamma Theta undergraduates
Being a member a degree in economics and statistics. I have planned for the future?
of the Gamma Theta enjoy these subjects because it provides
Chapter has been the most enriching me with a broad understanding of the Our chapter aims to have the highest
experience in my life thus far. I have been world and how various people operate. GPA and community service record on
able to unlock my inner potential as a In the future, I would like to obtain a job campus, while continuing to present
leader and really develop myself as a man. that deals with international economics. ourselves as the best gentlemen that we
Additionally, I now have a strong support Understanding how the rest of the world can be.
group as I go through college. I have met interacts fascinates me, and I really enjoy
some of my best friends- people that will learning about other cultures and events What is your favorite thing about
be attending my wedding in the future. from around the world. being chapter president?
Aside from Gamma Theta, what I love that people look up to me as their
are you interested in outside of What are your plans for after role model. I try to maintain a positive
class? graduation? attitude, which will hopefully infuence
Being a member of Gamma Theta does I entered San Diego State University in my fellow brothers. It is a rewarding
experience that allows me to grow as a
not restrain me from doing anything that the fall of 2011. My plan is to graduate in 4 person- an experience that school cannot
I like. I am an avid “gym rat”, who loves years, spring of 2015. I know that graduate provide. Additionally, the perks of being
testing my physical abilities. Whether it is school is something I want to pursue and I Chapter President are very handy in social
going on hikes or paddle boarding on the will maintain high grades in order to give situations!
ocean, I love to be outdoors and explore myself the best chances. If I do not go on
the wonders of the world. graduate school right after college, I would
UNDErgrADUATE UPDATE
n August 31st, 2013, members of the feats and achieved precedents that no Ironically,
T? T? T?
O Gamma Theta colony gathered at The newly colonized fraternity before us ever we were re-
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at San had. In just over 6 months since our re- c o g n i z e d
Diego State University, ready to be initiated colonization, membership exceeded 50 with this chapter award when we were still
as members of Theta Chi Fraternity. As I men. We also achieved the #1 GPA out of a colony of un-initiated members.
looked around the room that afternoon, all IFC fraternities on campus and the #1 In the fall 2013 semester, nearly 200
I thought about all that happened since community service hours per man out of all students came out to Theta Chi seeking
Gamma Theta’s re-colonization 1 year prior. IFC fraternities on campus. We placed 1st in to pledge our fraternity during rush week.
I thought about what we had achieved, philanthropies, became the social favorites
challenges we overcame, and everything of sororities, and established ourselves as a We extended bids to only the highest of
quality, of which 94 percent accepted.
that brought us to that exact moment. powerful force on campus. Additionally, as a Today, the Gamma Theta Chapter sits at
I thought back to our early beginnings part of the University’s newly implemented around 100 initiated members and our
in the fall 2012 semester. As the semester Greek Life accreditation program, Theta presence on campus is as strong as ever.
began, our colony took its frst staggering Chi was evaluated in 6 categories ranging Looking forward, we hope we can be the
steps forward. Facing well established 100+ from leadership development to academic best fraternity possible and can continue to
man chapters and deferred fall recruitment, achievement. Following the evaluation, make a positive difference as Theta Chis.
we had our work cut out for us. Nonetheless, Theta Chi received the highest marks It’s an honor and privilege to be a part of
and against the odds, we recruited strong possible in 5 out of the 6 categories. such a distinguished organization.
pledge classes in the fall 2012 semester and Most humbling of all, Theta Chi was
the following spring 2013 semester. presented with “The Most Inspirational Cody Rominger ’15
By the start of the spring 2013 semester, Chapter Award” out of all IFC fraternities, Founding President
the Gamma Theta colony accomplished as voted by University faculty and staff. T?
Spotlight: Kevin Nguyen President
T? T? T?
How has being a What are you currently studying want to move to a large city with a job that
member enhanced as an undergraduate, and why? interests me.
your college
Academics are one of the most important
experience? aspects of my life. I am currently pursuing What type of events do the
Gamma Theta undergraduates
Being a member a degree in economics and statistics. I have planned for the future?
of the Gamma Theta enjoy these subjects because it provides
Chapter has been the most enriching me with a broad understanding of the Our chapter aims to have the highest
experience in my life thus far. I have been world and how various people operate. GPA and community service record on
able to unlock my inner potential as a In the future, I would like to obtain a job campus, while continuing to present
leader and really develop myself as a man. that deals with international economics. ourselves as the best gentlemen that we
Additionally, I now have a strong support Understanding how the rest of the world can be.
group as I go through college. I have met interacts fascinates me, and I really enjoy
some of my best friends- people that will learning about other cultures and events What is your favorite thing about
be attending my wedding in the future. from around the world. being chapter president?
Aside from Gamma Theta, what I love that people look up to me as their
are you interested in outside of What are your plans for after role model. I try to maintain a positive
class? graduation? attitude, which will hopefully infuence
Being a member of Gamma Theta does I entered San Diego State University in my fellow brothers. It is a rewarding
experience that allows me to grow as a
not restrain me from doing anything that the fall of 2011. My plan is to graduate in 4 person- an experience that school cannot
I like. I am an avid “gym rat”, who loves years, spring of 2015. I know that graduate provide. Additionally, the perks of being
testing my physical abilities. Whether it is school is something I want to pursue and I Chapter President are very handy in social
going on hikes or paddle boarding on the will maintain high grades in order to give situations!
ocean, I love to be outdoors and explore myself the best chances. If I do not go on
the wonders of the world. graduate school right after college, I would
UNDErgrADUATE UPDATE
n August 31st, 2013, members of the feats and achieved precedents that no Ironically,
T? T? T?
O Gamma Theta colony gathered at The newly colonized fraternity before us ever we were re-
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center at San had. In just over 6 months since our re- c o g n i z e d
Diego State University, ready to be initiated colonization, membership exceeded 50 with this chapter award when we were still
as members of Theta Chi Fraternity. As I men. We also achieved the #1 GPA out of a colony of un-initiated members.
looked around the room that afternoon, all IFC fraternities on campus and the #1 In the fall 2013 semester, nearly 200
I thought about all that happened since community service hours per man out of all students came out to Theta Chi seeking
Gamma Theta’s re-colonization 1 year prior. IFC fraternities on campus. We placed 1st in to pledge our fraternity during rush week.
I thought about what we had achieved, philanthropies, became the social favorites
challenges we overcame, and everything of sororities, and established ourselves as a We extended bids to only the highest of
quality, of which 94 percent accepted.
that brought us to that exact moment. powerful force on campus. Additionally, as a Today, the Gamma Theta Chapter sits at
I thought back to our early beginnings part of the University’s newly implemented around 100 initiated members and our
in the fall 2012 semester. As the semester Greek Life accreditation program, Theta presence on campus is as strong as ever.
began, our colony took its frst staggering Chi was evaluated in 6 categories ranging Looking forward, we hope we can be the
steps forward. Facing well established 100+ from leadership development to academic best fraternity possible and can continue to
man chapters and deferred fall recruitment, achievement. Following the evaluation, make a positive difference as Theta Chis.
we had our work cut out for us. Nonetheless, Theta Chi received the highest marks It’s an honor and privilege to be a part of
and against the odds, we recruited strong possible in 5 out of the 6 categories. such a distinguished organization.
pledge classes in the fall 2012 semester and Most humbling of all, Theta Chi was
the following spring 2013 semester. presented with “The Most Inspirational Cody Rominger ’15
By the start of the spring 2013 semester, Chapter Award” out of all IFC fraternities, Founding President
the Gamma Theta colony accomplished as voted by University faculty and staff. T?
