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VOLUME 1 - ISSUE 2

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

A Successful Founders Day by Trelynd Bowles

February 23rd over 200 brothers the brothers of California Nu convened at Indian Wells Resort and their dates enjoyed a night & Hotel for our rst successful Founders Day! With the cooperation of Ray Garra and the Desert Alumni Association, of revelry and remembrance. Brothers from Cal Nu enjoyed the luxury of brotherhood at Founders Day by being with brothers from over ten other chapters including Cal Epsilon, Cal Delta and Washington Alpha. Indian Wells Resort & Hotel offered an exquisite dinner as well as extravagant (Next Page)

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

SOCIAL

GRADUATED BROTHER UPDATE

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hotel rooms to accommodate all those who attended. All were very fortunate to have Paul Wineman as the keynote speaker. Alumni Relations Chair Seth Lake organized the event and presented awards to Ryan Ehlke. Tim Suwandhaputra, Sagar Akre, Austin Claiborne, Justin Chu Lee, Alex Lima, Matt Loveland and Trelynd Bowles. Paul Wineman served as the main orator for the event and emulated the importance of mentoring in Phi Kappa Psi. In

doing so he requested that each brother pin their pin on someone they wanted to be their mentor. The proceeding scene created an atmosphere of pure brotherhood as brothers sought out their future mentors to guide them through all walks of life. To conclude the evening brothers embraced one another, arm and arm, to collectively sing Amici together. This all resounded in an amicable and most successful Founders Day for Phi Kappa Psi and Cal Nu.

FOUNDERS DAY
INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT RNIA INDIAN WELLS, CALIFO DESERT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION N KEYNOTE: PAUL WINEMA 200+ ATTENDEES IP 1ST ANNUAL SCHOLARSH ED 10+ CHAPTERS REPRESENT 1947: OLDEST INITIATE ATTENDED

Chapter Report
Brothers,
As the spring quarter has come to a successful close, the upcoming fall quarter brings in a new set of goals and achievements to strive for. But before we can glance ahead, we must reect on our several accomplishments and highlight a few of the brothers who have succeeded in their endeavors of the previous quarter. This past winter quarter we held our rst Founders Day Banquet in Indian Wells, California. There were over 30 Phi Psi Alumni from the Palm Springs and Riverside area. The chapter also welcomed the Alpha Lambda pledge class of 19 members.Various social events, such as sorority exchanges, the Phi Psi Date Auction, and our annual Toga party went off without a hitch. From a philanthropic effort, we partnered up with the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega in the Boys and Girls Club of Americas Jr. Olympics. What I am most proud of what Cal Nu has done in the past quarter is earning a 2.9 cumulative GPA, the highest Grade Point Average of all mens Fraternities on IFC.
This spring quarter commenced with the safe return of the eight brothers who left to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for the American Leadership Academy. As the end of the quarter sets in motion, so does our recruitment for the upcoming calendar year. We will continue to select the best undergraduates Riverside has to offer as we have done so the past few years. I am looking forward to another eventful and ourishing quarter, and again would like to extend an invitation to all alumni to contact me regarding any thoughts or concerns you have. In the bond
Alex Lima (10)
GP 2012-2013

SCHOLARSHIP
by Trelynd Bowles

THIS PAST WINTERQUARTER MARKED THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE FOUNDING THAT PHI KAPPA PSI HAS ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST GPA AMONGST ALL IFC FRATERNITIES ON CAMPUS AT UC RIVERSIDE THIS SERVES AS A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE BROTHERS

OF CALIFORNIA NU AND STANDS OUT AS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT COMMEMORATIONS THAT CALIFORNIA NU HAS RECEIVED. COLLECTIVELY AS A CHAPTER WE HOPE TO MAINTAIN THIS PROGRESSION IN ACADEMICS AS WELL AS STRIVE TO SERVE OUR BROTHERHOOD BY ASSISTING ONE ANOTHER IN SCHOLARSHIP! CONGRATULATIONS CALIFORNIA NU AND ALL THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED US REACH THIS FEAT!

PHILANTHROPY
by Justin Chu Lee

PHI KAPPA PSI AT CALIFORNIA NUS PHILANTHROPY HAD A BOOMING QUARTER WHEN IT CAME TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. REACHING OUT TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA, LOCATED IN THE INLAND EMPIRE, PHI PSI AT CAL NU HAS BEGUN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE

LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE QUARTER WHEN IT CAME TO PHILANTHROPY WAS THE JR. OLYMPICS, LOCATED AT BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN REDLANDS; THIS PHILANTHROPY EVENT SAW ATTENDANCE FROM OVER TWENTY BROTHERS FROM PHI PSI, AS WELL AS TWENTY MEMBERS OF THE SORORITY ALPHA CHI OMEGA. THIS YEAR, PHI PSI AT CAL NU WILL BE DOING MORE EVENTS WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB. AS WELL

HOUSING CORP
by Trelynd Bowles

CALIFORNIA NU HOUSING CORP IS EXCITED TO BE MAKING FURTHER ACCOMMODATIONS TO THE COMPLEX IN ORDER TO FURTHER IMPROVE THE STABILITY AND LONGEVITY OF OUR VERY FIRST HOUSING CORP. THESE RENOVATIONS INCLUDE A PATHWAY CONNECTING THE TWO HOUSES, AN INCREASE IN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STUDY ROOM AND AN OFFICE

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR HOLDING CHAPTER AND HOUSING CORP PROPERTY TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA NU! NEW HOUSING MANAGERS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. HOUSING CORP IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HOSTING A NEW GROUP OF BROTHERS IN BOTH OF THE HOUSES THIS 2013-2014 YEAR. INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH HOUSING CORP? CONTACT TIM SUWANDHAPUTRA OR RICKY HARO.

Expansions to the Jerry Nelson Study Room

This quarter the brothers of California Nu received a generous donation of $3000 from Brother Jerry Nelson of California Epsilon, UCLA. We have used all the money that was donated to allocate more renovations for the Jerry Nelson Study Room and the Cal Nu Ofce. The Jerry Nelson Study Room received new ooring and is due to receive improved insulation as well as bookshelves to help store study materials such as textbooks and notes for former classes.

B ASKETB ALL
By Austin Claiborne

THIS PAST YEAR OUR PHI KAPPA PSI INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL TEAM FELL JUST SHORT OF WINNING THE INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONSHIP. THE TEAM FELL SHORT IN THE SEMI-FINALS LOSING 35-33 ON LAST SECOND FREE. THROWS. FALL QUARTER WE PLAN TO TAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TROPHY.

F OOT B ALL
CALIFORNIA NU HAS NOW BECOME THE FRATERNITY WITH THE HIGHEST GPA ON CAMPUS FOR THE LAST QUARTER
The Cal Nu Ofce The donation has also played a large role in establishing California Nus rst ofce. This ofce will offer an outlet for chairs and committees to store information related to their subsequent positions. This will also offer an avenue for Housing Corp and California Nu to store historical items that preserve the history of California Nu. Furthering Academics at Cal Nu With the additions that are now formatting the completion of the Jerry Nelson Study Room, the brothers of California Nu look forward to establishing methods that further their academic endeavors at UC Riverside. This includes a textbook loan program, mandatory Study Room hours, commercial grade WIFI, printers that offer brothers printing yearround and a mentoring program that connects brothers within the same college/major. This will only work furthermore to raise Cal Nus GPA.
By Malhar Oza

THIS QUARTER ONE OF OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASONS WERE PLAYED OUT IN FOOTBALL. FOOTBALL DOMINATED IN THE REGULAR SEASON AND REACHED THE PLAYOFFS WITH EASE. FOOTBALL REACHED THE SEMI FINALS IN THE PLAYOFFS AND LOST A CLOSE GAME TO THE EVENTUAL CHAMPIONS. NOTABLE PLAYERS INCLUDED HAN ZHAO, MICHAEL SVEINSON, AND MATTHEW SHOATS.

SOCCER
By Malhar Oza

SOCCER REACHED THE FINALS AND WERE IN THE LEAD UNTIL THE LAST FIVE MINUTES WHEN THE OPPOSING TEAM SCORED TWO QUICK GOALS IN SUCCESSION TO STEAL THE GAME. NOTABLE PLAYERS INCLUDE KLIMENT BOZHILOV, JONATHAN SANCHEZ, KYLE MORAN AND LUIS MORALES.

BROTHERS HEAD TO ALA

This past Spring Break eight brothers from California Nu headed to Cabo San Lucas for the American Leadership Academy. The brothers enjoyed classes taught by core speakers such as Scott Noble, Scott Nady, Paul Wineman, Nonnie Owens, Greg Wittstock, Brent Monroe, and Jerry Nelson. Brothers (from left to right): Ryan Ehlke, Daniel Mai,Vinay Seshachellam, Luis Morales, Jonathan Sanchez, Tim Suwandhaputra, Trelynd Bowles, and Malhar Oza.

TOP: CAL NU BROTHERS BEFORE DINNER AT THE JERRY NELSON COMPOUND BOTTOM: TIM & TONY

GAMMA PHI SOCIAL

By George Eckert

THE PHI KAPPA PSI CALIFORNIA NU CHAPTER HELD AN AWESOME SKATING SOCIAL WITH THE GAMMA PHI BETA SORORITY. THE EVENT NOT ONLY ALLOWED US TO SKATE OFF THE STRESS OF OUR FIRST ROUND OF THE 2013 WINTER QUARTER MIDTERMS BUT

ALSO GAVE US AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN OUR CLOSE BOND WITH THE LOVELY LADIES OF THE DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF GAMMA PHI BETA. SKATING CONGO LINES, LOUD MUSIC AND GOOD VIBES FILLED THE RINK MAKING THE EVENT A SMASH HIT AND ONE OF OUR FAVORITE SOCIALS OF THE YEAR. PHI KAPPA PSI WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY THANK THE CAL SKATE GRAND TERRACE STAFF AND GAMMA PHI.

A L PH A CH I O ME G A SOCIAL
By Vishesh Badani

DURING WINTER QUARTER, THE GENTLEMEN OF PHI KAPPA PSI HAD A LASER TAG SOCIAL WITH THE LADIES OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA. THE SOCIAL WAS HELD AT FIESTA VILLAGE AND WAS ORGANIZED BY TYLER

WASHINGTON AND KLIMENT BOZHILOV. THE THEME WAS ARMY AND EVERYONE DRESSED UP IN CAMOUFLAGE ATTIRE. EVERYONE PLAYED AT LEAST 2 GAMES OF LASER TAG AND EVERYONE HAD A BLAST! THE SOCIAL WAS A SUCCESS AND THE BROTHERS OF THE PHI KAPPA PSI HAD A GREAT TIME SOCIALIZING WITH THE LADIES OF ALPHA CHI OMEGA.

PHOTOS FROM THE QUARTER

TOP LEFT: CAL NU BROTHERS PREPARE FOR WINTER RUSH, MOST SUCCESSFUL RUSH YET! MIDDLE LEFT: BROTHERS HELP THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BY PROVIDING SHOES AT A PHILANTHROPY BOTTOM LEFT: BROTHERS ENJOYING A LASER TAG SOCIAL WITH ALPHA CHI OMEGA TOP RIGHT: PHI PSIS ETIQUETTE DINNER WITH THE LOVELY LADIES OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA BOTTOM RIGHT: FOUNDERS DAY FOR CAL NU!

Brother Updates
Quarterly the chapter features brothers that have graduated from the university and become alumni for California Nu. 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 at any time. We also encourage all brothers to stay up to date on upcoming chapter events and announcements by joining the Cal Nu Alumni page on Facebook.

BRYA N GARRISON
BADGE #23 DELTA CLASS GRADUATED 2011 IN CHEMISTRY. BRYAN GARRISON IS CURRENTLY WORKING AT VA HOSPITAL WEST LA AND IS PRODUCING RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS THAT ARE USED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH.

BRYAN IS ABOUT TO MOVE TO CULVER CITY IN TWO MONTHS WITH A PHI PSI SWEETHEART (BROOKS). I'VE BEEN DATING HER SINCE 2ND YEAR OF COLLEGE. VADER THE FAMOUS PUG AROUND PHI PSI IS STILL CHILLING IN THE SUN BY THE POOL BEING A BOSS. I'VE ENJOYED STILL BEING CLOSE TO RIVERSIDE TO VISIT ALL MY BROTHERS STILL IN SCHOOL AND ONES STILL IN THE AREA. ILL SEE YOU ALL IN VEGAS!

R I C K Y H A RO
BADGE #15 RICKY GRADUATED FROM UC RIVERSIDE IN 2011 WITH AN EMPHASIZE IN SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY. HE CURRENTLY WORKS FOR UC RIVERSIDE AS THE FACILITY OPERATIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER AT THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER WE HE MANAGES ALL THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES AND COORDINATES ALL EVENTS THAT ARE SCHEDULED

IN THE FACILITY. HE PLANS ON PURSUING A MASTERS DEGREE IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT NEXT YEAR. RICKY IS THE CURRENT CHAPTER ADVISOR FOR CA NU AND COULDNT BE MORE PROUD OF THE ASTOUNDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE CHAPTER HAS BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. RICKY ENJOYS WORKING OUT AND HAVING LOST 50LBS, HAS FOUND A NEW OUTLET IN FITNESS AND RECREATION. HE RESIDES IN RIVERSIDE, CA AND ENJOYS THE AMOUNT OF TIME HE IS ABLE TO SPEND WITH BROTHERS.

Featured Brothers
by Trelynd Bowles

IFC

Father and Son Reunite

by Trelynd Bowles

AL P H A L AMBDA
Congratulations to all brothers who have recently crossed over and ofcially become brothers! Alpha Lambda includes Nick Stidham, Brandon Bishop, Kevin Lopez, Thomas Stevens, Duncan Clarke, Bryce Cheng, Aaron Argueta, Matthew Reed, Thomas Anderson, Serju Patel, Danny Qare, Ryan Nguyen, Aryan Boroujerdi, Brendan Nguyen, Wade Harris, Noel Prasad, Alex Taliaferro, Brandon Rutherford, and Schulyer Jahng.

The brothers of California Nu are proud This last Spring Quarter marked to announce that two brothers have the crossing of the Alpha Lambda recently taken executive positions on Class. One brother, Matthew Ryan UCRs Interfraternity Council. Trelynd Reed Vinales had the luxury of Bowles has become the Treasurer of IFC, and Vinay Seshachellam has obtained enjoying a particular special the position of President for IFC! We are crossing. Upon being initiated, very proud of Vinay for marking such an achievement. He also received the award Matthew Reed was immediately congratulated by his Father, Ray for highest IFC GPA at UCR. This outstanding achievement reects not Reed. Ray Reed was the former only California Nu, but on the work of president of California Eta, the one brother dedicated to the Greek community.

chapter of Phi Kappa Psi located at San Luis Obispo. Ray Reed graduated in 1983 and is renowned The 2013 Terrence G. Harper for his dedication to Phi Kappa Psi. Presidents Leadership Academy was As his son crossed, Ray welcomed held February 8-10, 2013 (Friday him with open arms and embraced through Sunday morning) at the Sheraton in downtown Indianapolis. the new member of the brotherhood. Alex Lima attended on behalf of It was honestly an overwhelming California Nu at UC Riverside. experience. I did not know that my PLA gave me a chance to connect with both father would y from South America the national Excutive Board as well as to be here when I crossed.This is truly chapter presidents across the country. I was an amazing experience I wont forget able to grasp a variety of leadership

Alex Lima - PLA

techniques and a real sense of brotherhood on a national level.

CAL NU GRADUATING SENIORS

A RTUR A B R A M YA N

JOE Y D HI LLO N

V I S H E S H B A DA N I

Live Ever Die Never. My short journey as an undergrad has come to an end, but my life as a scholar has just begun. Pursuing Sociology and Law and Society has opened my eyes and doors to new opportunities. I will be focusing and advancing my career in the eld of law. My desire to pursue criminal law stems from my passion of working with troubled teens and juveniles. As a Phi Psi I have learned to help those around me & my community. The Great Joy of Serving Others!

Throughout my college experience I have tried to be a well rounded student with many hobbys, pursuits, and interests. But of everything that I was involved in Phi Kappa Psi has by far been the most instrumental in helping me be who I am today. From the fraternity I learned of brotherhood, dedication, consistency, and motivation. The ALA pushed me to be better and achieve all the goals I had set for myself at graduation. Next year I will be moving on to USC Law School and will strive to carry the name of my fraternity with honor. I will always cherish the memories I have made here and keep in touch with the chapter and my brothers for life.

I will be graduating with a Business degree with a concentration in Accounting/ Auditing. My goal in college was to graduate in 3 years and I have accomplished that. My goals for the near future are to obtain a job in an accounting/auditing/ tax rm in either Orange County or Riverside area. I also plan on taking my CPA in the next year and eventually work for the Big 4.

CAL NU - GRADUATING SENIORS

BRIAN SCHROTH KEN HORTON MARK UMANDAP

My name is Brian Schroth. I am a graduating senior of the California Nu chapter of Phi Kappa Psi. I am graduating UCR with a degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on marketing. I have received several job offers to work in the market department, and hope to nd myself working in the right job and grow my career over time. I have had a wonderful experience as a Phi Psi. and have been able to signicantly improve myself in a variety of ways through the guidance of my Brothers. Thank you to all of my Brothers, and good luck!

Although my brotherhood experiences with Phi Kappa Psi were limited due to graduating this coming summer, as one of the newest members, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the most honorable men of the fraternity: both current chapter brothers from Cal Nu and alumni. I will surely miss the great experiences I've shared with all my brothers. The acceptance and opened arms I received from them will never be forgotten. In addition to keeping in touch with the chapter and my brothers, success in my journey towards either a career path in a marketing eld and/or an MBA from a graduate school will pave the way for future contributions back to the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

I still remember the days coming into college hoping to assimilate to the environment. I wanted to be successful throughout my college experience and get the most out of it whether it be academics or social. A small group of young men that were interested in the same things became very appealing to me. I pledged and joined a band of brothers which I have no doubt in my mind will last a lifetime. Contributing to the chapter and watching it grow into one of the toptier fraternities on campus has made me immensely proud. I can honestly say that Phi Psi, here at Cal Nu, has changed my life. Live Ever, Die Never, boys.

CAL NU - GRADUATING SENIORS

RYA N E H L K E
T I M S U WA N D H A P U T R A KLIMENT BOZHILOV

After four years at UCR I am graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Upon receiving my degree I hope to work in the defense industry or with national law enforcement, though there are many equally exciting possibilities I am still interesting in exploring. I owe more to my Fraternity and Brothers than I can describe in mere words. It will be a bittersweet experience leaving college, but I aim to make my Brothers proud by carrying on the legacy and honor of Phi Kappa Psi.

Phi Psi has blessed me with mentoring, networking, employment and travel opportunities I had never imagined I would have received within the time span of my collegiate career. I hope to channel my appreciation for the Brotherhood towards ensuring that the opportunities presented to me are also given to current and future undergraduate Phi Psis. My accomplishments thus far and the start of both my civilian and military careers are a direct result of my decision to join and become actively involved in Phi Psi. After competing my two year tenure as Archon this June at WWLS, I will be moving to Atlanta, GA to begin my training at AT&T and coincidentally will also begin Ofcer Training at Ft. Benning, GA within a one year time span. Afterwards I will be moving back to California to start my career at corporate AT&T and take leadership in an Army Infantry Reserve Unit. Phi Psi will continuously be apart of my life and I hope to keep on spearheading the effort for California Nu to attain proper housing capable of holding over 50 Brothers.

Its that bittersweet moment of graduation. Bitter that I am departing from an unforgettable four years of college, but sweet that I will be moving to Hawaii to study medicine at John A. Burns School of Medicine. It seems not too long ago when I was in a familiar position, graduating from high school and stepping foot onto the UCSB campus as a CCS physics major. My time spent there almost seems like a blur, as I transferred to UCR as a chemistry major and joined the brotherhood of Phi Kappa Psi. Despite my wishful thinking for a longer stay at college, the past four years have been paramount in dening my goals and allowing me to pursue a career in medicine. As I move forward, I will never forget the brothers I have met in Phi Kappa Psi and the motivation and leadership skills that the brotherhood has provided me.

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 Adan Alvarez (#20) Ray Garra (UCLA)

Happy Charter Day

Save the date! On May 30th, 2014, California Nu plans on hosting a large ve year reunion. This will commence at the historic Mission Inn Hotel, the same location as our original chartering. We look forward to seeing ALL brothers who played such a large role in our chapter!

BRONZE
Jon Hoffman (#1) Mike Zamarippa (#)

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity 1000 Minerva Ct Riverside, California 92507

Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity 1000 Minerva Court Riverside, California 92507