The 79th Alpha Tau Omega National Congress has officially opened and over 600 Taus from across the Nation have "embarked" on Orlando Flordia for the event, including 7 from our very own Illinois Theta Theta chapter.

Both the Illinois Theta Theta Undergraduate Chapter and the Illinois State Theta Theta Alumni Association have sent delegates to this years Congress, held every two years. Worthy Master John Schuller's delegation includes Worthy Chaplain Richard Hentziel, previous Worth Master and Worthy Keeper of Annals Rahil Kassam, and previous Worthy Marshall Zac Summers. The Alumni Association has sent president Andy D'Amico, Class Delegate Evan Ponder, and Public Relations Chairman Kevin Petschow to represent our Theta Theta Alumni.

At Saturday’s 35^th Founders Day Celebration, the Illinois State Theta Theta Board of Trustees Chairman Dan Manno and Housing Corporation Chairman Tyler Donahue awarded undergraduate brother Colton Kosicek with the prestigious “Bowman Scholarship” honoring Colt’s commitment to the ideals of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, exemplified in his academic excellence, his service to his community, and his fraternal fellowship.  

At this evenings Alumni Association meeting, Alumnus Matthew Gerbatsch was appointed by the President to serve as the Executive Vice President of the Alumni Association. Brother Gerbatsch has previously served as the Principal of the Chapter as Worthy Master (President) and Worthy Marshall (Vice President), and has been honored as both a Bowman Scholar and the recipient of the Brotherhood award. Initiated in Fall of 2005 and elevated to alumni status in 2009, Matt will be graduating with a degree in Biology. Matt’s proven dynamic leadership abilities, keen intellect, outstanding organizational skills, and charisma will help him in his continued service of our fraternity.