Happy Halloween!

October 2007

In this issue:

Taking the Long Way Home to Malaysia

Tzou and his bike

Tzou and his bike somewhere between Los Angeles and Malaysia

Tzuo Hann Law, Chi Delta '07 (Duke) calls himself "the crazy guy on a bike."

You might agree as you read his blog which chroncles his bike ride home to Malaysia. He plans to circumnavigate the globe alone on his bike. As of Tuesday, (Day 142) he biked 8,977 miles and is somewhere in Iran.

Tzuo hopes to arrive home by February with lots of stories, photos and wisdom. He also hopes to spread the message that "it is possible for young Malaysians to better the world we live in and that no one is too young to start something in the way he or she can for a charitable cause."

An Historic Event for Psi U

St. Francis University

Sigma Phi - The 45th Chapter of Psi Upsilon

The newest chapter of Psi Upsilon Fraternity will be installed November 3, 2007 on the campus of St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

With Executive Council president Mark D. Bauer, Omega '83, presiding, Executive Council members and Psi Upsilon Foundation directors will be on hand for the installation and initiaton.

Brothers are encouraged to write letters of greeting to be read at the installation. Send them to Mark Williams, executive director at the International Office.

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An Open Letter to Psi U

Bennett McDowell, Pi 79 at a traders trade show.
Bennett McDowell, Pi' 79

Successful Pi alumnus, Bennett McDowell, Pi '79 (Syracuse) shares his thoughts and advice for all Psi U brothers.

Bennett is known as an internationally recognized trading educational expert, and teaches trading to students throughout the world through his company "TradersCoach.com®." 

Read his letter to all Psi U brothers.

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Omegas From the '80s Reunite

Omega Chapter House

The Omega chapter at the University of Chicago
welcomed alumni from the 1980s

About 35 Omega brothers from around the world returned to the University of Chicago two weeks ago to spend the weekend reminescing and making new memories.

Organized by Manuel Chaknis, '85 with the able assistance of many others, the weekend included golf, dinnger and receptiong at the chapter house hosted by the Omega undegraduates (under the watchful eye of Lynn Werner).

Executive Council president Mark Bauer, Omega '83, Psi U Foundation vice president Sam Tinaglia, Omega '88 and Executive Council member Chuck Werner, Omega '55 welcomed the returning alumni to what is hoped will become an annual event.

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Noted Economist to Speak at Founders' Day

Maria Fiorini Ramirez

Maria Fiorini Ramirez Board of Directors, Sovereign Bank President & CEO, Maria Fiorini Ramirez, Inc.

Noted economist, Maria Fiorini Ramirez, will be the guest speaker at this fall's Psi Upsilon of Philadelphia Founders' Day Luncheon.

Ms. Ramirez is widely respected for analysis of economic trends and issues that affect world markets. A member of the Board of Directors of Sovereign Bank, she is a regular guest on CNN, CNBC, ABC, Fox News, Bloomberg Financial, PBS and CBS and contributor to domestic and foreign business publications.

The luncheon will be held Thursday, November 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Raquet Club. Contact Jim Mallinson to make your reservation.

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NY Times Quotes Psi U President

Mark D. Bauer, Omega '83, President of the Psi Upsilon Executive Council

Macy's logo

"Give The Lady What She Wants" -- As Long As It's Macy's"

Executive Council president Mark D. Bauer, Omega '83 (Chicago) published a law review article which examines the 2005 merger between Macy's and its largest competitor, May Department Stores. The article contains novel empirical research comparing promotional pricing before and after the merger, using data from newspaper ads across the United States.

The New York Times quoted Prof. Bauer's reseach in a recent article about Macy's.

Read his article.

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Where are they today?

Epsilon Nu at Hilton Head

Brothers of the Epsilon Nu chapter gathered last month at Hilton Head Island to catch up on the last thirty years. Terry Holt, Epsilon Nu '77 (Michigan State) sponsored the event..

Another group shot from their college days gave them some national recognition in this VW ad supplied by Michael Barnd, Epsilon Nu '77.

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This just in...

The Omicron Arrow cover

If you are brother from the Omicron (U Illinois) or Epsilon Nu (Michigan State) chapters, or even if you're not, here are links to recent newsletters.

The Omicron Arrow

The Scroll of the Epsilon Nu

If you didn't get your copy in the mail, please update your mailing address.

Watch for the Eta's (Lehigh) Whippoorwill here next month.

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Use MonsterTRAK Free

 

All Psi U brothers can now network, find employees or jobs, post resumes and use the services of MonsterTRAK.com for free.

Log in to MonsterTRAK to find your next job or employee today!

The case sensitive Psi U password is PsiU1833.

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2007-08 Membership Numbers

2004 - 2007 Membership Numbers

The fall membership reports have been submitted.

Check out how your chapter and others are starting out this year with this chart showing number of undergraduate members in each active chapter.

Then send your recommendations for new members to help Psi U have another successful recruitment year.

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2007 Annual Fund Update

Give Psi U a Helping Hand

Psi U's undergraduates need and deserve the best training and guidance available.

Your gift to the Annual Fund provides the resources to support the chapters and give our brothers an enriching experience.

You can give online via credit card, earn reward points and avoid the holiday rush!

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In Memoriam

With sore and stricken hearts, we mourn... 

To report the passing of a brother, please send the date of death and a copy of the obituary to intl_ofc@psiu.org or snail mail it to:

Psi Upsilon Fraternity
3003 East 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN  46240

Recent Notifications

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Calendar of Events

October 19 - 21, 2007
Phi Delta (Mary Washington University) Homecoming
Michael Barron, Phi Delta '07 609-410-8278

October 21, 2007
Gamma (Amherst)
Gamma Chapter Corp. Meeting
Lord Jeff Inn
Tom Hanford, Gamma '62

October 26 - 27, 2007
Omicron (Illinois)
Homecoming Weekend
Dave DiPrima, Omicron '89

October 29, 2007
Second Annual Sam Schmidt Foundation
Racing to Recovery Golf Tournament
South Shore Golf Course
Lake Las Vegas, NV
Sam Schmidt, Lambda Sigma '86 (Pepperdine) 317-236-9999

November 2 - 4, 2007
Xi (Wesleyan)
Homecoming Weekend
Chris Goy, Xi '09

November 3, 2007
Executive Council Meeting
Psi Upsilon Foundation Board Meeting
Pittsburgh, PA

November 3, 2007
Installation of Psi Upsilon's 45th Chapter
St. Francis University
Loretto, PA
Mark A. Williams, Phi 76 800-394-1833 ext. 27

November 8, 2007
Psi U of Philadelphia Founders' Day Luncheon
Racquet Club of Philadelphia
Jim Mallinson, Tau '70

November 10, 2007
Sigma (Brown University)
7th Annual Old Guard Dinner Dance
John Cobb, Sigma '55  845-351-5612

November 10, 2007
Beta Beta (Trinity College) Homecoming
Trinity vs. Wesleyan Football
Chris Stoeckle, Beta Beta '08

November 16, 2007
Theta Theta (Washington) Founders' Day
Seattle, Washington
Tom Allan, Theta Theta '89 425-301-1568

November 16-18, 2007
Lehigh-Lafayette Homecoming and Reunion
Matthew R. Peck, Eta '96 914-262-1857

November 15 - 19, 2007
Come Back to Jamaica Psi Upsilon Reunion
Jamaica Palace Hotel
Port Antonio, Jamaica
John Cobb, Sigma '55, 845-351-5612

December 27, 2007
98th Psi Upsilon Holiday Dinner
Elmira, New York
Stuart Schweizer, Zeta '66 607-734-3268

February 23, 2008
Networking Social, Founders Day Dinner and Awards
Eta Chapter - Lehigh University
Alex Senchak, Eta '06

To have your event listed here, please contact Mariann Williams, phone: 800-394-1833 ext. 22
or email: mariann@psiu.org


Please do not reply to this newsletter.  Instead send your comments, suggestions, notice of events, critiques and ideas to Mariann Williams, Director of Development and Alumni Services.

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