Justin Care
, Class of 2010 Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Undergraduate: B.A., Biochemistry, Political Science, History Pledged Fall 2008; Social Chair (present)
, Class of 2010 Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Undergraduate: B.A., Biochemistry, Political Science, History Pledged Fall 2008; Social Chair (present)
I spent my first two years at CWRU observing what the men of Delt are all about, but never got involved because I was too intimidated by the prospect of Greek Life. When I took the time to actually take a closer look at Delt, I realized that they aren’t JUST nice guys. They are men of character, strength, determination, and consideration. Even from my first rush event I noticed that they were a tight-knit group who were not only loyal to one another, but to the University and the community. They have a vision about where they want to go and believe they can achieve it with the help of one another. I realized that the fraternity and I had many of these qualities in common and my decision was instantly made.
I spent my first two years here looking for something fulfilling and I came up empty handed. I primarily hope that Delt provides me with the support system and sense of brotherhood I was lacking. I also want to expand on my leadership abilities. I hope that Delt will provide me with the opportunity to meet new faces and create life long relationships with people who I know will be there for me through thick and thin. Most of all, I hope that Delt will provide me with memories, friendships, and experiences that I can bring with me through the rest of my life so that when I look back on my college experience I see a time not wasted.
Other activities: Orientation LeaderJohn Heintz
, Class of 2009 Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Graduate School: M.D., Medicine, Harvard, 2013 Undergraduate: M.A./B.A., Anthropology summa cum laude Pledged Fall 2005; Director of Academic Affairs (2007), Guide (2008)
, Class of 2009 Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Graduate School: M.D., Medicine, Harvard, 2013 Undergraduate: M.A./B.A., Anthropology summa cum laude Pledged Fall 2005; Director of Academic Affairs (2007), Guide (2008)
The story of why I joined Delt could be told two different ways. The first is the story as I knew it at my initiation, and to be certain it one that is not extraordinary in any way but maybe at least exemplary. I rushed my first semester at Case and in the pandemonium of a new school, new faces, and new way of life, I still singled out Delt for some very familiar reasons. Academics, the personalities I met, and despite some pervasive stereotypes, the humility of some truly exceptional brothers at the time. The people attracted me and kept me, period. I’m as much a believer now as I was then that the significance of the fraternity extends no further than those who embody it allow it to, and in the case of Zeta chapter that happened to be a very good thing for me.
The second story goes until today and is enriched by four extra years of experience, but the message is largely the same. It’s the people that mattered and the reason why I didn’t just join, but stayed in Delt for four years without ever thinking of leaving. To be completely honest, being a Delt did not lead me to join other student groups, study what I did, or conduct the research I was fortunate enough to be a part of. Through everything else I did at Case I received a huge amount of personal enrichment, made some great friends, and even got some things to slap on a resume. Still, nothing else that I’ve done at Case provided the backdrop for my life like Delt did. If everything else could be considered personal projects or endeavors, Delt was the scaffolding that brought it all together and kept me in one piece. It was the friends that could do anything from free my mind of worries to make me confront something I might not otherwise want to. It was Saturday mornings at the Great Lakes Science Center, Chapters and CircleWalks, and my roommate/very good friend/Brother Droesch making me an egg sandwich at 6am whilst I prepared to study for an Organic Chemistry test that day. Basically it kept me from defining myself just as a sum total of the things I did (students groups, school, etc.). Instead it gave me a group of people, tied together not by some special interest, to become a part of and even help shape from time to time. By doing that, it allowed me to manage everything I tried to do these past four years and come out of college with not just a collection of experiences but a meaningful understanding of who I am in light of them.
Other activities: President, Student Advisor, Global Medical Initiative; Vice President, Case Ski and Snowboard Club, 2005-2008; Assistant VP of Publicity, Student Global AIDS Campaign, 2006; Co-chair of selection committee for Wittke Award for Undergraduate Teaching; Center for Global Health and Disease: Developed a genotyping assay for antimalarial drug resistance; Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research: investigated malaria treament-seeking behaviors and helped map endemic villages for a study of malaria ecology; Department of Anthropology: Ethnographic study of heroin use and decision making in Cleveland
Academics are always the highest priority of a Delt. From www.delts.org:
Delta Tau Delta consistently ranks among the top of all Fraternities with regards to academics. For the last 5 years, Delta Tau Delta has found itself either at the top or near the top in terms of GPA. Our current GPA of 2.95 places us near the top. Even more impressive is that our recent colony GPA is 3.25.
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins Medical, etc./Key Bank, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Squire Sanders LLC, etc. are some of the examples of graduate schools and employers, respectively, that reflect how we got the MOST out of it. With such a strong undergraduate base and alumni network, Delta Tau Delta recruits those who take their studies seriously and graduates those who are ready to hit the ground running in their professional lives. It is as a group that we promote academic success among each other. As a fraternity, rules are in place which encourage additional academic discipline when grades fall below a certain threshold. By having virtually every popular major represented by Delts, new members are able to more easily transition into their fields with the help of their upperclassmen Brothers enabling greater academic success.- Questions about what classes to take? A Brother will be able to help you decide. Although counselors/professors are a students first point of contact in regards to academics, current students provide a unique perspective—they actually took the classes and know what the work loads are like.
- Questions about graduate school and the application process? Please reference our recent alumni. We have experienced alumni who can mentor undergraduates.
- Questions about how to get a research position? With Delts conducting research with faculty on topics from fuel cells to dark matter to HIV to cancer, we can help connect you to the right people and give you advice on how to do A+ work.
Citizens Academy
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Delt has formed a partnership with a local Cleveland charter school, Citizens Academy. Every weekday, Delts go to Citizens Academy to assist with their after-school program, helping kids in grades K-5 with their homework and organizing educational activities.http://www.citizensacademy.org/ |
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RePlay For Kids
For your son, making the transition to Case Western might seem like an imposing challenge. He might wonder:
Can my son benefit from fraternity membership?
Yes, through the following ways:
- Will I fit in and make new friends?
- Will I succeed academically?
- Will I be able to get involved in campus organizations and better my leadership skills?
- Will I find other people interested in the same things that I am?
- How can I best prepare for my career?
- Will I feel like a part of the campus community or just another number?
Can my son benefit from fraternity membership?
Yes, through the following ways:
- He’ll have a group of supportive friends to help him make the adjustment to college and be his friends for life.
- He’ll be offered scholastic resources to help him achieve his academic goals.
- He’ll be taught leadership skills and offered hands-on opportunities to practice those skills.
- He’ll be encouraged to get involved on campus and in the community to his fullest potential.
- He’ll be taught the importance of the giving of oneself through active participation in community service projects.
- He’ll be exposed to career opportunities through interaction with fraternity alumni.
Aren’t fraternities just like the one shown in the movie ”Animal House?”
Nobody likes stereotypes. Unfortunately since that movie’s debut and others similar in theme, fraternity members have been categorized as irresponsible and abusive. In reality, fraternities are values-based organizations dedicated to the development of character and lifelong friendship. Should I be concerned about my son’s grades and the impact fraternity membership would have on them? Students often find managing their time difficult when moving from the highly structured high school environment to the freedoms of college. Fraternities assist in that transition by offering scholarship programs which might include study partners, study hours and time management workshops. Your son will have access to the network of Fraternity members who already know how to use campus resources such as the library, career centers, computer labs and academic advisors. While fraternities are concerned about the academic achievement of their members, your son is will ultimately be responsible for utilizing the resources made available.
Being in a fraternity sounds like it takes a lot of time. Does it?
Participating in any worthwhile activity always requires an investment of time. A research initiative has shown that involved college students are more likely to graduate and report greater satisfaction with their college experience. Through his fraternity involvement your son will learn how to balance his academic, campus involvement and social commitments.
How does my son join a fraternity?
Fraternities organize a recruitment process of meeting people and making friends. The recruitment process offers your son an opportunity to meet other people on campus and learn what each fraternity has to offer its members. Every fraternity has its own unique programs and strengths, yet all are primarily based on the development of character, social skills, friendship, service to humanity and academic skills. Just as in researching, visiting and choosing a college, your son should choose the fraternity that best fits his personality and needs. He will find that there is a place for everyone and the right choice will be demonstrated in personal growth.
What about pledging or hazing?
Delta Tau Delta opposes hazing and is committed to a membership education period that teaches responsibility and commitment to new members. New fraternity members typically experience a period of orientation. During this time your son and the other new members will participate in weekly meetings to learn about the university and the Fraternity, including leadership retreats, community service projects and activities designed to build friendships among the new, members and the older fraternity members.
Who is actually in charge of the Fraternity?
Undergraduate fraternity officers manage the day-to-day operations of the organization at the campus level. These officers are assisted by members serving on committees and by alumni who act as advisors. Chapters are also part of a international fraternal organization that offers support, advice and direction through a paid professional staff and regional volunteers. Professional staff from the college or university also assist and monitor the activities of fraternities.
What is alcohol use really like in the Fraternity?
Alcohol abuse is unhealthy and inconsistent with Delt ideals. All Delts are expected to uphold state, county, and university policies regarding the consumption of alcohol. Many fraternities are leading the way on college campuses in the effort to combat alcohol by implementing innovative abuse prevention initiatives. Your son will face many personal choices regarding alcohol use in college. Regardless of whether he joins a fraternity, he is responsible for his choices.
Doesn’t it cost a lot of money to be in a fraternity?
Each fraternity is self-supported through dues charged to all members. In the first year of membership, a few one time expenses are assessed. After those initial payments are made, expenses will include chapter dues and annual Fraternity dues. If housing is offered, fraternity lodging and meals are competitive with other housing options. A variety of payment plans are usually offered.
What is my role as a parent?
Be supportive and learn as much as you can by asking questions of your son as he meets people through the recruitment and new-member process. Fraternity members will be more than happy to tell him, and you, about their group. In years to come, Delta Tau Delta will also become part of your life.
