Mu News – Summer & August 2024
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| Fellow Brothers and Alumni of Mu Chapter, As fun and relaxing as this summer has been for everyone, I believe that we can all agree we are excited for one thing this fall: Georgia Football. As we enter the beginning of the school year, we can begin to remember the summer. Here is what Mu Chapter has been up to this summer and the month of August! |
| Summertime Rush Events |
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| Pictured (2nd from left to right): Ryan Goldstein (Mu 2954), Jackson McCoy (Mu 2971) This year’s rush process has officially come to a close. The team, led by rush chair Michael Pickens, recruited 36 new candidates. This class includes five legacies as well as twelve out-of-state candidates. Events included the annual Woodstock party, rafting down the Oconee, and gatherings across the state. At Woodstock, rushees met brothers on the back-porch, while listening to various bands and artists. Everyone made the trip over to Athens early June for another year of “rafting” down the Oconee river. The 4+ hour tube-ride was a huge success. Last but not least, brothers spent time with then-potential candidates in St. Simons for the 4th, Savannah, and various other places around Georgia. – Will Hearn (Mu 2968) |
| Volunteering within the Community |
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| Pictured (2nd from left and 2nd from right): Mac Lovein (Mu 2956) and Ryan Hohenstein (Mu 2979) with new member candidates Extra Special People To start the month of August off, some of our sophomores and the new member candidates went out to volunteer with Extra Special People in Watkinsville, Georgia. The brothers went through an introduction to the program and what ESP is about. They sang songs and got to know the people involved with the program, as well as learn about the history of the organization. They ended the day with a rock, paper, scissors race where the loser would cheer on the person that won against them. Overall, it was a great experience and everyone had a great time. Our chapter looks forward to continue helping with the organization and being apart of the community. – Will Hearn (Mu 2968) |
| Internship Spotlights |
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| Fort Lauderdale Brother Hunter Lanier (Mu 2883) is a senior at UGA and spent his summer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida interning at First Pointe Advisors, a property tax consulting firm. At First Pointe Advisors, he focused on different valuation processes of several real estate assets that ranged from office spaces to self storage units. He used this new valuation skill during the property tax appeal process for clients such as CBRE. He enjoyed learning the different ways to find a cap rate, value a property, and serve the teams’ clients to the best of his ability. After college, he plans on using this new valuation skill back at home working in his family’s real estate investment and management business, Lanier Management. |
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| Washington D.C. This summer, brothers Jack Bynum (Mu 2889), Joseph Waters (Mu 2886), and JD St. Pé (Mu 2863) worked congressional internships in Washington D.C. Jack and Joseph worked for representatives from Arizona and Georgia, while JD worked for a senator from Louisiana. In their roles as interns, these three had the opportunity to attend committee meetings, assist with legislative research, and give constituents tours of the U.S. Capitol. While there, they also attended a Sigma Nu meetup with the Georgia, Auburn, Virginia, and Arizona State chapters all being represented. Mu alumnni Bobby McMillin (Mu 2283) and Regent Maury Gaston attended the meetup as well. |
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| – Jack McWard (Mu 2904) |
| Emilio Ferrara – Man & Scholar of the Year |
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| Brother Highlight Emilio Ferrara was recently in the spotlight for his many accomplishments at UGA. Emilio has been named the 2024 Man of the Year and the 2024 Scholar of the Year. These highly impressive accolades are given out by Sigma Nu Nationals each year to recognize an individual who exceeded all expectations. Emilio demonstrated remarkable leadership and chapter involvement which is rewarded by a scholarship.– Harrison Lee (Mu 2975) |
| National Recognition Awards |
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| Chapter Awards Mu chapter had another excellent year holding up to its high standards. In the 2024 Chapter Awards, we were recognized numerous times including: Excellence in Personal Development and Membership Value, Excellence in Values-Based Leadership, and Excellence in Operation Excellence. Mu chapter’s alumni advisory board did not go unnoticed in the awards. The Mu Chapter appreciates all of the alumni’s hard work that goes on behind the scenes. The Alumni and the advisory board received praise in the form of the Advisory Excellence Award. We are proud of what the chapter has become and hope to continue the legacy that all brothers before us have set.– Harrison Lee (Mu 2975) |
| Studying Abroad |
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| Madrid Throughout the month of June and July, brothers Troy Schmidt (Mu 2922) and Jack McWard (Mu 2904) traveled to Madrid, Spain to take on internships within the finance field. Troy was a financial analyst where he helped develop a business plan for a company and learn the ropes of company culture. Jack performed market research for an investment studio that does venture capital. He learned about startups and specific markets within Europe and Africa where he developed a financial analysis skillset. Outside of their internships, the two brothers traveled throughout Spain to places such as Toledo, Málaga, Sevilla, and more. They learned the cultural differences and how to communicate in Spanish with the locals. It was a great experience for both of the brothers and they hope to return very soon. |
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| Innsbruck During the course of July and part of August, a group of brothers in the 2022 pledge class traveled to Innsbruck, Austria where they took classes and enjoyed the scenic mountain views. A number of activities included hiking, skydiving, and traveling to different parts of Europe. The group spent a total of 6 weeks in Austria, where they learned different types of cultures and different ways of living. The experience was very beneficial for the group, and the brothers who attended the experience encourage future brothers to venture out to Austria as well.– Troy Schmidt (Mu 2922) |
| Back to School |
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| School is back in full swing for the 2024-2025 academic year at the University of Georgia. All of the brothers have enjoyed getting equipped to their new classes and professors, while enjoying being back in Athens. Everyone had a great time on bid day and had a great time this past weekend in Atlanta where UGA took a 34-3 win over Clemson in the Mercedes-Benz stadium. Even though there was no tailgate, the chapter traveled and supported the dawgs in a great start to the season. Go Dawgs! – Jack McWard (Mu 2904) |
| In Search of Speakers at Mu Chapter In order to strengthen the professional development of Mu Chapter, we would like to institute a speaker series as a part of our LEAD program. If you or anyone you know would like to speak at Mu Chapter to discuss your career and professional development in your industry, please reach out to mualumnichair@gmail.com. |
| Sincerely and from your Alumni Relations Team, Jack McWard (Mu 2904) Harrison Lee (Mu 2975), Philip Wilder (Mu 2896), Troy Schmidt (Mu 2922), William Hearn (Mu 2968) |