FALL 2012!

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VOLUME 1 - ISSUE 1

THE C AL NU JOURNAL
T H E O F F I C I A L QUA RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E PHI KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY AT UC RIVERSIDE

Much in Store for California Nu by Trelynd Bowles

In the past several years Phi Kappa Psi has emerged from the Greek Community at the University of California Riverside as one of the most notable and respected fraternities on campus. A new exciting time has befallen the brothers of California Nu. The creation of a Housing Corporation and newly acquired property with over 5000 sq/ft and half an acre of land has set the stage for not only our established presence at UCR, but also for all future brothers who join our ranks. We are proud of what we have achieved here in just a short amount of time since our introduction at UC Riverside and we continue to ensure our stability and longevity as a California chapter of Phi Kappa Psi. (Continued on Next Page)

CHAPTER UPDATE

NEW BROTHERS

GRADUATED BROTHER UPDATE

T H E C R E AT I O N O F T H E C O M P L E X

THE COMPLEX
5000 + SQUARE FEET PUS TWO BLOCKS FROM CAM I COMMERCIAL GRADE WIF CHAPTER LIBRARY CHAPTER STUDY ROOM M CHAPTER MEETING ROO TWO LOUNGES RT BEACH VOLLEY BALL COU BASKETBALL COURT

The Complex is the envy of the Greek community at UC Riverside. Efforts over the past year have pressed to expand the inuence of the Chapter and such efforts have rewarded the chapter with such a prominent establishment that serves to distinguish the fraternity on campus. The donation made by Jerry Nelson has complimented the property with a chapter study room and displayed that, although we have made strives to increase our prominence, academics still remains a top priority for brothers. All brothers of Phi Kappa Psi are welcome to the property and have access to its front doors.

When it comes to the progress in relation to Phi Kappa Psi at California Nu, these houses represent not only the dedication of brothers now, but the guarantee of dedication and development for brothers in the future. With the honorable ag of Phi Kappa Psi displayed distinctly over our houses and beside the letters of our fraternity, brothers are lled with a since of obligation to forever uphold the values of the fraternity, the chapter, the university and the community.

ATHLETICS
by Trelynd Bowles

THIS QUARTER PHI KAPPA PSI PARTICIPATED IN INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, AND SOCCER. ALL TEAMS MADE THE PLAYOFFS AND OUR BASKETBALL TEAM HAS HAD ITS BEST QUARTER YET! WE REACHED THE SEMI FINALS

LOSING IN DOUBLE OVERTIME. AUSTIN CLAIBORNE, WHO HAS RECENTLY PLEDGED PHI KAPPA PSI, WAS ABLE TO PUT UP 30 POINTS, 18 REBOUNDS AND THREE ASSISTS IN ONE GAME! SOCCER REACHED THE PLAYOFFS AND LOST IN THE SECOND ROUND. NEXT QUARTER WE LOOK TO START A DODGEBALL TEAM AS WELL AS ENCOURAGE MORE BROTHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE CHAPTERS TEAMS.

PHILANTHROPY
by Trelynd Bowles

BROTHERS TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE PIKE FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE AND SECOND OVERALL IN THE 5K RUN FOR MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION. CALIFORNIA NU ALSO STARTED OUR FIRST ANNUAL TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS PHILANTHROPY.

STUDENTS AND A NUMBER OF SORORITIES CAME OUT TO DONATE UNUSED TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN. THE MOST DONATIONS CAME FROM THE PI BETA PHI SORORITY. THE TOY DRIVE WILL BE AN ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY FOR CALIFORNIA NU AND WILL FURTHER DEMONSTRATE OUR CHAPTERS WILLINGNESS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. NEXT QUARTER WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION!

APPROXIMATELY 360 LADIES JOINED 60 BROTHERS OF CAL NU IN CELEBRATING THE OFFICIAL OPENING by Ali Hasan OF THE COMPLEX; ALL THE GIRLS HAD A BLAST AND BROTHERS HAD AN EVEN BETTER TIME. RISK MANAGEMENT'S CAL NU IS WELL-KNOWN AROUND EFFORTS DID NOT GO UNNOTICED AS CAMPUS FOR BEING ACTIVE IN ALL POLICE APPLAUDED US FOR THE SOCIAL ASPECTS OF THE COLLEGE EXERCISING THOROUGH RISK AND EXPERIENCE. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS LIABILITY PREVENTATIVE MEASURES. OF THE FALL QUARTER WAS THE FIRST MAJOR SOCIAL EVENT AT THE NEW THE BROTHERS OF CAL NU HAVE COMPLEX, OUR HEAVEN AND HELL RECEIVED NOTHING BUT POSITIVE THEMED AFFAIR, WHICH WAS A GREAT FEEDBACK ON ALL SOCIAL EVENTS! SUCCESS ALL AROUND!

SOCIAL

PHOTOS FROM THE CHAPTER

TOP LEFT: CAL NU BROTHERS HAD LUNCH WITH THE CALIFORNIA DESERT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MIDDLE LEFT: BROTHERS & THEIR DATES ENJOYING THE POOL AT CAESARS PALACE! BOTTOM LEFT: BROTHERS BONDING WITH NEW MEMBERS AT OUR CABIN RETREAT IN BIG BEAR TOP RIGHT: PHI KAPPA PSIS ETIQUETTE DINNER WITH THE LOVELY LADIES OF DELTA GAMMA BOTTOM RIGHT: ANCHOR SPLASH CHAMPIONS!

Brother Updates
Quarterly the chapter will be featuring brothers that have graduated from the university and ventured from the chapter. We have begun the task of reaching out to alumni and former brothers to establish a network that is now present at California Nu! Any brother is welcome to be featured in the newsletter. We also encourage all brothers to stay up to date on upcoming chapter events and announcements by joining the Cal Nu Alumni Facebook page.

J O S H UA MIRANDA
JOSHUA MIRANDA (#29) AFTER GRADUATING IN 2011, JOSHUA BEGAN WORKING FOR SOUTH GATE ENGINEERING IN CHINO, CA, A CUSTOM MANUFACTURING AND FABRICATION COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN PRESSURE VESSELS. AS A DESIGN ENGINEER HE WORKS WITH 3D MODELING AND UTILIZES THOSE MODELS TO PRODUCE MANUFACTURING DRAWINGS THAT GO OUT TO THE SHOP STAFF FOR PRODUCTION.

ADAN ALVA RE Z
ADAN ALVAREZ (#20) RECENTLY GRADUATED FROM THE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS, ONE OF THE TOP LANGUAGE INSTITUTIONS IN THE COUNTRY, WITH AN MA IN MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES (FRENCH AND ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE). HIS MA REQUIRED HIM TO COMPLETE HIS COURSEWORK IN FRENCH AND

ITALIAN AND COMPLETE CLASSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE (ITALY). WHILE IN FLORENCE, HE WORKED AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS. ADAN HAS MOVED BACK TO RIVERSIDE AND IS NOW WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS AS AN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF FRENCH FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES.

S T E V E L E V KO F F
STEVE LEVKOFF GRADUATED FROM UC RIVERSIDE WITH HIS PH.D. IN ECONOMICS IN 2011. ! KNOWN AS "THE GODFATHER OF CAL NU," BROTHER LEVKOFF WAS THE FIRST COLONY/CHAPTER ADVISOR AND THE FIRST FACULTY ADVISOR FOR THE CHAPTER WHILE HE HELD HIS APPOINTMENT AS AN ADJUNCT PROFESSOR AT UC RIVERSIDE. !

RECENTLY, HE HAS ACCEPTED AN APPOINTMENT TEACHING AT UC SAN DIEGO'S DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, ONE OF THE TOP PROGRAMS IN THE COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, HE HAS ALSO BEEN CONSULTING FOR NERD KINGDOM, INC., A TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FIRM BASED IN THE LOS ANGLES AREA, AS THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMICS RESEARCH. CURRENTLY, HE LIVES IN LA JOLLA WITH HIS WIFE, KATHERINE.

Featured Brothers
Tim Suwandhaputra
by Trelynd Bowles
Out of all that have come from California Nu, there isnt any Brother that serves our chapter quite like Tim Suwandhaputra. spearheaded the creation of the House Corporation and establishment of the property which was mentioned earlier in this newsletter. Every upgrade, legal processing, renovation and action that has shaped the Complex to its state today; Tim has had a major part in. Phi Psi has given me the opportunity to network with countless alumni, opened up numerous internships all over the world and has allowed me to mature and grow under the watchful eye of mentors I call Brothers. What I do for Phi Psi is the least I can do to show my gratitude towards the Brotherhood that has shaped me into a man. I want to continue on this tradition and ensure that the support I have received through Phi Kappa Psi is available to others in the future.

ALP H A I OTA
Congratulations to the brothers who have recently crossed over and ofcially become brothers of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity! The group of well rounded young men includes Artur Abramyan, Henry Puente, Ed Bravo, Jonathan Sanchez, Roanan Harris, Elias Adely, Han Zhao, Eduardo Gonzalez, Seth Lake, Brandon Sidhu, Michael Sveinson, Dustin Kown, and Sagar Akre.

In 2011, he was elected as the District VI Archon where he actively works to ensure that every chapter in this District receives the logistical, nancial and alumni support needed to be successful. In addition to establishing numerous housing corporations and alumni associations throughout the District, he has authored a Veterans Initiative that gave a national dues discount to Phi Psi veterans. Through his hard work and travels, he has met nearly every chapter and developed a network that reaches So whats next for Tim? into every corner of the Phi Psi world. I hope to continue on pursuing my reserve military career while pursuing my These actions have not only brought positive attention to Tim as one of the ambitions in consulting. Naturally through most active and inuential Archons but all of this, I will be active on the national and the chapter level of Phi Psi; helping also to Cal Nu and the signicant anyway I can. progress the chapter has made. Tim has brought the knowledge and Well there you have it, the great joy of network he has built as Archon to serving others. greatly assist Cal Nu. In 2012, he

ALP H A K A PPA
The brothers of Phi Kappa Psi are thrilled to welcome our new Alpha Kappa pledge class! This quarter we sought out the best and the brightest to join the ranks of California Nu. Alpha Kappa includes Christopher Schreiber, Eisaku Kuboki, George Eckert, Austin Claiborne, Ken Horton, Kliment Bozhilov, Steven Ha, Matt Cresci, and Hayden Dahl.

Cody Heads to D.C.

by Trelynd Bowles
California Nu is extremely honored to have one of its brothers, Cody Gonzalez, attend the UCDC program in our nations capital Washington D.C. Cody will be in the program until March 14th and seeks to further his career as a political science major while in Washington D.C. Its absolutely amazing. To be in such a dynamic environment, surrounded by the keenest minds of the nation truly gives rise to the notion steel being sharpened by steel. Be sure to keep in touch with Cody on Facebook to be up to date on his time and work there!

ALUMNI SUPPORT
Phi Psi at UCRs rise to becoming the most inuential and trend-setting Fraternity on campus is a testament to the overwhelming dedication and support of our alumni. The Chapter remains indebted to the Brothers that make the nancial commitment to help advance the Fraternitys effort. We thank you!! Donation Levels Gold - $1000 and above Sliver - $200 and above Bronze - $100 and above

GOLD
Jerry Nelson (UCLA)

SILVER
Steve Levkoff (Hopkins) James Gosses (U of A) Steve Mendoza

Founders Day
Save the date! February 23, of this upcoming Winter Quarter California Nu will be hosting a Founders Day event in collaboration with the California Desert Alumni Association. For more information contact Brother Scotty Cramer (858) 356-7223

BRONZE
Adan Alvarez (#20) Jon Hoffman (#1)

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity 1000 Minerva Ct Riverside, California 92507

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity 1000 Minerva Court Riverside, California 92507