We all learn the Delt Creed as new members and reciting it weekly keeps it fresh and memorized, but do we really think much about the words we are saying? Do we rush through it just so we can get to “more important things?” Next time, try reciting your creed with conviction and purpose. Take time to think about the words you are saying. During new member education break apart the words. Look up the definitions for words you don’t understand. Learn your creed, then live it.

Matt Kozlowski, a former Delta Tau Delta staff member, wrote and interesting post on the Delt Road about reciting the Delt Creed. Read it in its entirety by clicking the link above.

How do you say the Creed? With conviction or with apathy?

Delta Tau Delta Family Day will begin today at 3:00 PM. Food will be served until 6:00 PM. Don’t have tickets to the game? Hang out and watch the Huskers and Sooners play on the television in the Pit.

Kalee and I are looking forward to meeting the families of the men we see every day!  We’ll post photos from the event in the coming days!

October 16 – Final day to change to or from Pass/No Pass

Freshmen:  If you are planning to change a class to Pass/No Pass, please have a conversation with the Director of Academic Affairs as well as your New Member Educators.  Your decision may have implications in terms of initiation requirements.

Everyone:  I strongly recommend that you meet with your academic advisor (and possibly the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid) prior to making a decision to switch a class to Pass/No Pass.  There may be  implications for scholarship renewal and degree/graduation requirements.

Insights into Internships

October 15, 2009. 3-6 pm

Career Services staff, former interns and employers will answer address your questions and provide tips on how to:

• Identify and develop internship opportunities
• Prepare to apply and obtain an internship
• Manage logistics like academic credit, housing, and finances

If you are unable to attend, but still have questions about internships, call Career Services at 472-3145 for an individual appointment.  Go to http://www.unl.edu/careers/ for more information.

Annual Alumni Football Game

This Saturday’s game vs. Texas Tech is the annual alumni football game.  Events begin at 10:00 AM.  Please plan on being around the house and take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with alumni and help them to feel welcome as they return to Delt.  In a future post, coming later this week, I will outline some easy and practical ways you can make this a successful event for alumni as well as for yourself.  Stay tuned!

Have a great week!

The following is a guest post by Matt Ellis ’01.  Matt currently lives in Kansas City and works in sales and marketing.

We’re always saying that everyone needs to get involved. Often times we say its for the sake of the house, our reputation, and our status as campus leaders. But that’s only part of the story…the real reasons are for YOUR own benefit! Here are three straightforward reasons to get off your arse and get involved!

1. The other 10,000 college grads with your same major and GPA.

In today’s world competition is steeper than ever, for both jobs and for grad school spots! So how do future employers and selection committees sort through the thousands of applicants who have the same degrees, majors, and grades? They look to the other stuff students did as undergrads. Getting good grades while being involved on campus shows them that you can multitask, are well rounded and balanced, and have diverse interests.

2. There are some things you just can’t take a test over.

If all you learn during your time in college is the stuff covered in class, then you’ll graduate only half as smart as everyone else. Getting involved teaches you all of the things you’ll need to know in order to take your academic knowledge and turn it into a successful career. Leadership styles (both your own and others), working with people different than you, networking, project management, are just a few of the things you’ll get out of being involved in something on campus.

3. It makes college more interesting.

One thing we all like about Delt is that it gives us opportunities to meet people, both in the house and across campus. But Delt isn’t and shouldn’t be your own outlet to network with your fellow Huskers. Other student organizations with other focuses, activities, and students give you a chance to grow your social circle, and to participate in things that Delt doesn’t do.

In case you aren’t able to make it to campus to see the Delt display for yourself, here are some photos from the past week:

You’ve done it! You’ve moved out! You’re finally living on your own!

Watch out, though: If you’re not careful with money during your college years, you could find yourself living under your parents’ roof again before you know it.

It’s shockingly easy to flub up personal finances at this crucial stage of life, when you don’t have a lot of money coming in and distractions are legion. In addition to juggling a hefty load of schoolwork and fun with your friends, there are suddenly so many new things to worry about in the financial department: a dorm room or apartment, transportation, textbooks, student loans, travel expenses.

How’s an 18-year-old supposed to adapt to this whole new level of financial responsibility? The following tips can help you settle into your changed circumstances and thrive.

Don’t underestimate how important the financial decisions you are making in college really are.  They will continue to follow you, for better or for worse, even after you graduate.

Read the full article here.