Gamma Zeta ’77s honored at Homecoming 2014 with “Club 77” Room

77's Don Armstrong, Bill Barry, Dane Luhrsen, Nobel Olsen, Steve Dalley, John Norton, Jack Klues and Rob Meyer representing their entire class are honored at Homecoming 2014

77’s Don Armstrong, Bill Barry, Dane Luhrsen, Nobel Olsen, Steve Dalley, John Norton, Jack Klues and Rob Meyer representing their entire class are honored at Homecoming 2014

At Homecoming 2014 current Gamma Zeta Worthy Master Jimmy Kowalczyk and Undergraduate Director of Alumni Relations Parker Pevitz recognized the Gamma Zeta pledge class of 1977.

They thanked the class of 77 for their generous donations of over $400,000 which led to the complete restoration of the Chapter Room/Dean Olson Room, the Study Room/JD Sinnock Room, Dining Room/EL Simmons Room and the dining room extension.Continue reading

Krannert Debut winner Sam Gingher will play at Chapter House at Homecoming!

Sam Gingher Krannert Debut winning pianist

Sam Gingher Krannert Debut winning pianist

We’re very excited to announce that Sam Gingher will play ATO’s restored Bechstein Grand Piano from 8:30 am – 11:00 am at brunch at the ATO Gamma Zeta Chapter house on Saturday morning October 25 at Homecoming. Sam is a fantastic pianist and ABD doctoral Piano Performance student, and Krannert Debut winner from last year. Here’s some more of his accomplishments:Continue reading

ATO Gamma Zeta Networking Lunch 9/5/14 with Dr. Michael Terry ’93

Doc Terry shows his Stanley Cup Championship Rings

Doc Terry shows his Stanley Cup Championship Rings

On September 14, 2014 over 40 Gamma Zeta’s gathered at the Chicago Club to hear Dr. Michael Terry ’93 share his experiences from ATO, an exciting career and most recently as team Doc for the Chicago Blackhawks.  Thanks to Doc Terry for taking the time.  Thanks also to Cary McMillan ’80 for hosting us at the Chicago Club.  See pictures from event.

Over 50 Taus gather to network and hear Cary McMillan ’80 at Chicago Club

cmacOn April 2, 2014 over 50 ATO’s gathered to network and to hear Cary McMillan ’80 talk about some of the fascinating opportunities and experiences that he’s had across a successful career spanning over 30 years. Highlights included Cary recognizing Larry Austermiller ’61 for recruiting him to his first job at Arthur Andersen and Rich Clausing ’77 for “reaching down into the pool of young accountants” at Andersen for key early assignments in the consumer goods industry and later roles as lead partner on Consolidated Foods which Continue reading

Cary McMillan ’80 to speak at next ATO Chicagoland Networking Lunch, April 2 at the Chicago Club

cmacWhat:                                      ATO Gamma Zeta Chicagoland Networking Lunch
Featured Guest:                     Cary McMillan ’80, CEO True Partners Consulting
Date:                                       Wednesday, April 2
Time:                                      11:30 AM
Location:                                 Chicago Club – 81 E Van Buren St, Chicago
Cost:                                        $45 – cash or check made payable to ATO House Corp
Note:                                       This isn’t a fundraiser. Cost is for meal and private room.
Dress code:                            Business or business casual… please no denim
Registration:                          Email to daneluhrsen@gmail.com

Cary McMillan ’80 is currently CEO and founder of True Partners Continue reading

Chicago 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney ’77 joins 65 Gamma Zetas for networking lunch

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44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney ’77

On February 28, 65 Gamma Zetas got a chance to hear first hand from Tom Tunney ’77 about his time at ATO, his business career as owner of Ann Sather Restaurants and his rise through the Chicago political ranks to Alderman of the prestigious 44th Ward of Chicago which includes Lakeview and Wrigleyville. Phillip Coover ’04 hosted the luncheon at the beautiful University Club in the Chicago loop.

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Gamma Zeta Undergrads Practice Interviewing Skills on Alumni

Mock InterviewOn Wednesday, January 15, ATO alumni sponsored a Mock Interview Day at the Illini Center in Chicago to give ATO undergrads an opportunity to practice their interviewing skills. Sixteen undergrads put on their best suits and ties, shined their shoes and each got an opportunity to meet and interview with two alumni. Each meeting consisted of a thirty minute interview followed by a fifteen minute feedback session.

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Gamma Zeta Alumni Celebrate the Holidays Together in Chicago

Southbranch Holiday Happy Hour 2013Over 100 Gamma Zeta alumni passed through South Branch Tavern & Grille in Chicago for our 24th annual “buy a brother a beer” holiday party in Chicago on December 20. South Branch, at 100 S Wacker Dr. turned out to be an ideal location close to both train stations and we had our biggest turnout ever. This event is really growing. This year we had representatives from the class of 1975 through the class of 2012. Special thanks to Bill “BB” Barry ’77 who backed our tab!! See pictures from the party at our Facebook page at – https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.186519891553884.1073741831.139580319581175&type=1&l=621cb582b5

Alumni Volunteers needed for Mock Interview in Chicago on January 15

We’re going to hold a Mock Interview program for the ATO Gamma Zeta undergrads in Chicago at 4:00 PM in Chicago on January 15. We’re looking for alumni volunteers to conduct the interviews. You don’t need to be an HR expert. If you don’t have a set of questions, that you normally use, we’ll provide a template and guidance. This will be practice for initial “screening/trait” interviews so anyone should be able to help. However, if you or your company has something that you regularly use for something like this, that would be great too. Here’s a draft agenda. We’re still finalizing the details:

  • What:                      ATO Gamma Zeta Mock Interview Session
  • Who:                        All Gamma Zeta undergrads and pledges are eligible
  • Date:                       Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
  • Time:                       ~4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Location:              Illini Center, 200 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 (easy walk from both train stations)
  • Agenda:
    Introduction and explanation of format
    Mock Interview 1 (30 minutes) and feedback session (15 minutes)
    Mock Interview 2 (30 minutes) and feedback session (15 minutes)
    Wrap up
    Pizza reception

Please send me an email at daneluhrsen@gmail.com if you’d be willing to participate and let me know if you have any questions and/or suggestions.

We believe that this will bring tremendous value to our current undergrads in preparing them for the upcoming interview process for jobs and internships AND it will be a tremendous and unique to Gamma Zeta activity that they can talk about during rush with prospective new members. We’d really appreciate your help.