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LAMBDA PHI EPSILON Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.” - Harry S. Truman In This Issue Presidents Address Introducing the Na- tional Board Midyear Around the Fraternity Alumni Spotlight Academic Report 2013 Midyear @ Duke University Fulfilling a Vision Lambda Phi Epsilon’s vision is to become the preeminent international Asian inter- est fraternal organization, providing outstanding leadership, philanthropy and ad- vocacy in the community. Good Luck! As second semester is beginning we would like to wish all chapters and brothers good luck with the coming semester. Direction To the active brothers, remember what makes our Fraternity great and build upon it for the upcoming semester. Always strive to better yourself. You have the oppor- tunity for a fresh start, seize it! Midyear Newsletter — Issue #2 February 2013

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LAMBDA PHI EPSILON

“Men make history and not

the other way around. In

periods where there is no

leadership, society stands

still. Progress occurs when

courageous, skillful leaders

seize the opportunity to

change things for the

better.”

- Harry S. Truman

In This Issue

Presidents Address

Introducing the Na-

tional Board

Midyear

Around the Fraternity

Alumni Spotlight

Academic Report

2013 Midyear @ Duke University

Fulfilling a Vision Lambda Phi Epsilon’s vision is to become the preeminent international Asian inter-

est fraternal organization, providing outstanding leadership, philanthropy and ad-

vocacy in the community.

Good Luck! As second semester is beginning we would like to wish all chapters and brothers

good luck with the coming semester.

Direction To the active brothers, remember what makes our Fraternity great and build upon

it for the upcoming semester. Always strive to better yourself. You have the oppor-

tunity for a fresh start, seize it!

Midyear Newsletter — Issue #2 February 2013

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Presidents Address

Brothers,

I hope you are all enjoying a great start to your 2013! I'd also like to send my

sincerest congratulations to all of our newly crossed brothers! You have

joined an unmatchable brotherhood that will not only profoundly impact your

life, but will give you the opportunity to more profoundly affect the world and

those around you.

Last Convention, we challenged you to forget the mistakes of our past and

make this Lambda Phi Epsilon your own - to not be confined by what the fra-

ternity is, but instead, to take the lead and define what you want it to become.

And with confidence, I can say that many of you have taken this message to

heart. Whether it has been presenting a "gentlemen" themed recruitment

week, attempting to work with fraternities you might have called your rival be-

fore, or committing to building a relationship with your university advisor, you

are taking the gradual, yet significant, steps that will take this fraternity to the

next level.

It's gratifying to know that we have so many admirable men among our ranks,

but I encourage you to not let this momentum end. I can personally attest that

we've come FAR from where we were even five years ago, but there is a long

road ahead of us to true inward and outward greatness. When considering

what exactly you can do to lead this change, I implore you to continually ask

yourself what you want our fraternity to be... where you want to see it in the

future, no matter how crazy your ideas might sound. DREAM BIG. I know

these ideas exist within all of you, though the challenge is aligning our actions

to coincide with those ideas. Above all else, don't ever let your fire for the fra-

ternity die. As long as there are brothers who truly care to see Lambda Phi

Epsilon succeed and thrive (and there are many), it will.

National Board Training Retreat

Charles Andrean

National Board Meeting at Midyear

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As for the near future, our National Board has a lot in store for the fraternity.

At Midyear, three interest groups received a bid to charter, and we are looking

forward to seeing some strong, new additions to Lambda Phi Epsilon by the

end of the year. There are a record-breaking (not sure if that's a fact, but it

has to be) five chapters applying for promotion at this year's convention. I've

witnessed firsthand much of the hard work these chapters are contributing

and we want to wish them all luck as they reach for the next level of fraternity.

Convention will be hosted in the Norcal Region as a National Board effort,

and we are putting extra thought into making it one of the best events to date.

More details will be shared soon, so stay posted! Lastly, I wanted to let you all

know that, for the first time in our history, our Board of Directors is hard at

work on a long-term strategic plan for the fraternity. This will very much stand

as the National Organization's effort to help "define Lambda" and will provide

some much-needed direction.

Overall, I am incredibly hopeful for what the future holds for Lambda Phi Epsi-

lon. We are in the midst of what will be one of the most momentous and excit-

ing time periods in our fraternity's growth - and you will all be part of it. I want

to encourage you all to connect with our National Board for any questions,

comments, concerns, suggestions, or absolutely ANYTHING you want to dis-

cuss. We are here to serve you! Thanks for reading and best of luck in all of

your fraternal and personal endeavors!

In Eternal Brotherhood,

Charles Andrean

National President

Phi Chapter

Charles speaking at Convention

Policy Discussion

2012—2013 National Board

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Lambda Phi Epsilon

National Board

2012-2013

President

Charles Andrean

VP Internal

Chris Chen

VP External

Isaac Chung

Treasurer

Michael Liang

Secretary

William Tan

National Expansion Chair

Wilson Tam

NorCal Governor

David Shim

SoCal Governor

Evan Pham

MW Governor

Alford Lew

SW Governor

Minh Lai

NE Governor

Jason Lau

SE Governor

Joe Vo

Fundraising Chair

JC Chan

PR Chair

Lucas Lay

Academics Chair

Tony Kim

Historian

David Quach

Human Resources

Joon Lee

Webmaster

Jonathan Chao

Events Coordinator

Tony Chao

W Expansion Chair

Steven Kuo

Central Expansion Chair

Thomas Nguyen

NE Expansion Chair

Justin Wong

SE Expansion Chair

Michael Le

Philanthropy Chair

Lychhay Kim

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Midyear 2013

Midyear was held this year in Raleigh, North Carolina hosted by the brothers of

Duke University Associate Chapter. The weekend kicked off the new semester for

many brothers.

We discussed what the National Board has been up to this past semester, ex-

plaining our goals and vision for the future of our fraternity. Brothers were updated

on the status of the fraternity as a whole regarding academics, fundraising goals,

public relations and many other issues.

The day included many team building activities to allow chapter representatives to

work with each other. In the afternoon, Shelly Brown Dobek, the President of the

Association of Fraternity Sorority Advisors came to speak about inspiring leader-

ship within the fraternity. Leaders should be unapologetic about their vision, to

never be afraid of implementing change.

Change of Format Members who have been to previous Midyear or Convention meetings were intro-

duced to a new format of how the meetings were conducted. This year, two con-

current meetings took place at once. One for the active body, and one with the

National Board. The National Board took hold of policy change and implementa-

tions as the day progressed.

Active Meeting

Midyear @ Duke University

National Board Meeting

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Reminder

The National Board waived

all registration cost for Mid-

year and in addition, provid-

ed complimentary rooms for

chapter presidents or repre-

sentatives in good standing.

It is mandatory for each

chapter to send a repre-

sentative to National events.

We would like to stress how-

ever, that these rooms, while

complimentary, are still to be

treated with care. Any dam-

ages that occur reflect badly

upon the Fraternity as a

whole.

National Board Meeting

Purpose

Midyear serves as the halfway point of the academic year. It allows the National

Board and chapters to come together and determine what has been successful

and what needs more work.

Instead of just focusing on the past, we wish to put a greater emphasis on the

future. We encourage chapters to develop action plans in ways that they want to

see their chapters succeed. With the help of Governors and other regional chap-

ters, there will never be a shortage of assistance for chapters that need it.

The ability to communicate with other chapters is extremely beneficial considering

the distance between chapters. It isn’t often e brother from the east coast will

come in contact with a brother from the west coast and vice versa. At midyear and

other National events, we try to foster these relationships, showcase that our

brotherhood truly knows no bounds.

Convention

As stated in the President’s Address, the next National event, Convention, will be

hosted in the NorCal region by the National Board. Stay tuned for more info!

Regional Breakout

Team Case Studies

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Our intention is to pay respect to other Asian Greek or-ganizations, because we are a part of that very communi-ty. We pay respect to what they stand for and represent, not what some of their individuals have done on their own volition in the past. On the personal level, we may not always see eye to eye, but their organization's ultimate purpose is to support the Asian-American community, just like we do. We must recognize that when we view them as competitors or ri-vals, it hurts all of us. Eventually, every single one of us will one day have to come to terms with the fact that we are all part of the same Asian-American community no matter how hard we want to believe otherwise. The soon-er we realize this, the sooner we can all move forward. Moving forward does not mean we forget or disrespect the memory of our fallen brother, nor does it mean that we have reconciled this loss. Our actions are meant to promote a better future between our organizations, and a stronger Asian American community. More importantly, it is to ensure that our differences will never escalate to the point of violence, as that is what caused this tragedy in the first place. Let us not begrudge an entire organization or group of people based on the actions of a few individuals. Even our very own brotherhood is not without its faults and con-troversies, and every one of you know, that all of us carry the stigmas and labels put on us based on the actions of a few of our individual members. It would only be karmic that we experience the same prejudices, should we con-tinue to think like this towards others. We truly hope that you have a better understanding of what we are trying to do, and we apologize if the situation was construed as insensitive. We also hope you under-stand why the National Board would try to promote a posi-tive and peaceful coexistence between present day mem-bers from all Asian-American Greek organizations. We are mostly long-gone alumni from the college scene, and this fraternity now belongs to the younger generation. Our responsibility as the elder, and hopefully wiser, alumni is to be sure they do not repeat mistakes of the past, and to ensure a safe, positive, and valuable experience in this brotherhood. Please do not hesitate to contact me in regards to this. In Eternal Brotherhood,

Isaac "Count Chocula" Chung

National External Vice President

Alpha Eta Chapter

Other Asian Greek Organizations: Dealing with our past, and looking to the future

Dear Brothers, As you all know, Lambda Phi Epsilon has faced much of what we would describe as adversity and tragedy in the last dec-ade. At the same time, for the sake of a better future, our most recent years have seen numerous changes in the or-ganization's leadership structure and methodology in re-sponse to some of these trials and tribulations we have faced. One of these changes is to promote better relations between Lambda Phi Epsilon and other Asian-interest Greek organizations. Promoting better relations is nothing new. But when it comes to other Asian-interest fraternities, which many of our mem-bers and alumni view as "rivals" or "competitors," the idea is often frowned upon. Several days ago, the National Board had posted a short Facebook message on the Lambda Phi Epsilon page, wishing a "happy anniversary" to two other Asian-interest Greek organizations. One was Alpha Phi Gam-ma, and the other was Pi Alpha Phi. Unfortunately, the simple show of support and respect was not viewed positively by all. Some have even interpreted the actions of the National Board as attempting to bury the memory of a fallen brother, Alam Kim, who had died in 2003 in the midst of a brawl involving Lambda Phi Epsilon and Pi Alpha Phi. It is the National Board's hope that all of our brothers, actives and alumni, understand that neither we, nor any other brother for that matter, would ever intend to overlook this tragic loss. If the message seemed insensitive to those closest to Alam, then we deeply apologize, and we would like to explain ourselves.

Isaac Chung

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Justin “Hammerhead” Wong

Alpha Kappa Chapter, Cornell University, Spring 2006

With the recent shift of young adults towards fitness, we would like to focus in on a particular group: the endurance ath-

letes. What motivates an endurance athlete? Why do they do it? From my talks with other brothers around the country, there

are pockets of various endurance athletes from ultra-marathoners to Ironmen. The mentality and drive with these particular indi-

viduals sets them apart and allows them to break that barrier. However, everyone has to start somewhere and that starting point

is always the hardest obstacle to overcome.

The mindset I see when confronting a jog, run, swim, or bike ride is not the physical exertion or pressure to become fit, but a

chance to reflect about my body and my surroundings. Taking note of how your footfall and breathing are slow, steady, and

rhythmic are key factors to gauging how much your body can handle. Being able to feel the muscles expand and contract with

every stride and breath is just the first step towards that so called runner’s high. I look forward for the rush of endorphins at the

end of a long run or ride. The momentary aches and pains are nothing compared to the life flowing through my body. Once you

have mastered knowing your body, you can take time to enjoy the scenery around you. Take in the cool and crisp air, and enjoy

the ambience that surrounds you. You have to realize though, that this is only a baby step towards preparing yourself for a

race. Some of the best runs are on your own at your own leisure.

I have to say that the biggest motivating factor to any race is to never quit and to never let the race beat you. Once you are able

to satisfy this need, I think of races in more of a selfish perspective in that I will try my fullest to not let anyone pass me and to go

at a pace that I can maintain. The person in front of me is always my motivation to go faster and harder during the race. I see

that number or athlete in front of me and I think, “I know I can catch him.” The worst thing you can do is set limits on yourself. If

you have a goal, then work towards it and achieve it. If you are in the process of wearing down, just go at a slightly slower pace

and never quit on yourself.

One excellent read I recommend that follows the evolution of an average Joe to an endurance runner is the novel Born to

Run by Christopher McDougall. It is a highly motivational and eye-opening novel that follows the author in his search for the

fastest runners on the planet and his research for the art of running. Just the benefits of exercise are a huge boost to one’s life-

style and endurance sports give some of the best endorphin highs you can find. Not only do people do this for the good health,

but the feeling of knowing your body and performing at an incredible level are gratifying outcomes of this sport.

Going the Distance

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Alumni Spotlight

Huy “Badbeat” Nguyen

University of Oklahoma Chapter, Fall 2007

Professional Poker Player

1. What is it like to compete in the WSOP?

Every summer the best poker players from across the world come

and compete in the WSOP. Every series runs about 60 events that

includes different variations and it culminates with the $10,000 Main

Event that people see on TV. Competing in the WSOP is nerve

wrecking but extremely exciting. It's an historical series of events that

dates back to the 70s so as a professional, I look forward to it every

year.

2. Which poker players do you draw inspiration from?

My favorite players is Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey. But I also come from

an online poker background so a lot of players I draw inspiration from

are relatively unknown. The TV pros aren't necessarily the most fun-

damentally sound players in the game. They are fun to watch on TV

but the internet kids are clearly better.

3. What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment in life

so far?

My greatest poker accomplishment is winning one of the biggest

WSOP-circuit Main Events ever hosted for $232,000. I've played

poker for almost a decade and have built my career from grinding the

smallest stakes available online so my poker career as a whole is

probably my greatest life accomplishment. Got to crawl before you

ball!

4. How did Lambda Phi Epsilon prepare you for your journey and

success?

A big thing in being a Lambda that helped me prepare for my journey

is in meeting new people. Growing up I went to a different school

every year until high school because my parents moved

around a bunch. Consequently it was hard for me to build lasting

relationships. In college I played online poker outside of school

and didn't do much socially until I met Thomas and he intro-

duced me to Lambda Phi Epsilon. The journey it took to cross

into LFE helped change my life. It got me out of my comfort

zone by getting me to be more proactive in meeting new people

as well as being more engaging. Being a Lambda also helped

me with social skills I feel I lacked. I have started building good

relationships with various media outlets in poker and have had

successfully gotten sponsorships.

5. Having Chartered at Oklahoma, what part of LFE do you

cherish the most?

I cherish most the memories of grinding out weekly road trips

with the other charters, up and down Southwest, to be able to

bring LFE to OU. That semester was mass chaos but there are

a lot of lessons and memories that I'll definitely remember forev-

er.

6. Did having an Asian background hold you back in your career

at any time?

If anything it actually helps being an Asian playing poker! Asians

have a stereotype to be looser so we get less credit and people

will pay us off more often. Also I think there's a strong aura with

being a smart looking Asian player and people can be easily

intimidated.

7. What advice would you give for younger members who want

to follow in your footsteps?

Poker is just like any other activity. To get very good at anything

it takes relentless hard work, obsessive focus, and true belief

that it can happen. Anyone can do anything they set their mind

to.

8. Any chance you’ll make an appearance at this year’s conven-

tion?

This last summer the first WSOP event started on Convention

weekend and I wasn't able to make it. The schedule hasn't

come out yet for the upcoming summer but I'll let you know!

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1. Being involved with media industry, what kind of projects have

you been a part of?

I’ve been fortunate to work on an assortment of productions rang-

ing from Kanye West music videos to feature films like Steven

Spielberg’s Munich. I moved into commercial production a few

years ago and have worked on several national campaigns, most

recently Samuel Adams (beer) commercials. I’ve also done sever-

al award-winning short films and viral videos, featured on Youtube

channel YOMYOMF, and working with talent like Arden Cho and

Kevjumba.

2. What inspired you to go into the film industry?

I’ve always loved stories and when my mom bought me a camera

when I was young, I started taking countless amounts of pictures.

When I realized you could tell stories through image, it opened up

a world of possibilities, so I started learning and just going out and

filming things. Plus I was never too good at anything else so it

was just fun for me. I never felt like I grew up and got a job, I do

the same thing I did when I was younger, only now I shoot with

larger cameras, a professional crew, and a budget.

3. Did you experience any challenges breaking into the industry

being an Asian American?

I think the film and commercial industry doesn’t have as many

hurdles when it comes to being Asian American, especially as a

writer, director, or producer because your work is ultimately what

you see on screen or on paper. What I mean is you can write an

amazing script or shoot an amazing video, and no one will even know

you are Asian by watching it. The point is, your work speaks for itself. I

can’t say the same for Asian American Actors as I know that has its

own challenges based on the market and image, but truthfully being

Asian American has never been a hindrance to me in this field.

4. What are your favorite movies? What movies do you most draw

inspiration from?

My favorite films tend to rely strongly on character development and

visual aesthetic. My “favorites” change depending on my mood, but

here are a few that I can watch over and over again any day of the

week.. Fallen Angels (Wong Kar Wai), Seven (David Fincher), Eternal

Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Michel Gondry), Trust (Hal Hartley),

The Sugarland Express (Steven Spielberg), Darjeeling Limited (Wes

Anderson). Also I’m a sucker for stupid comedies. Zoolander, Dirty

Work, Office Space, Airplane!, anything Mel Brooks, is almost always

fun.

5. How did Lambda Phi Epsilon prepare you for your journey and suc-

cess?

A key quality to success is leadership, being driven, and actively striv-

ing for a goal. I’m in a particular industry that is very competitive and

difficult to break into. And in certain regards, I’m still pushing for bigger

and better projects, but when I lead a team I’m able to utilize every-

one’s skills and inspire them without losing sight of the final objective.

Lambda Phi Epsilon is also a great network to be a part of profession-

ally and personally, and if you’re resourceful, opportunities will present

themselves.

6. What advice would you give for younger brothers who want to follow

in your footsteps?

You have to love what you do with a passion. Not just in the film and

commercial world, but any field. If you want to succeed, you have to

be willing to put in the hard work, but also truly pursue it with a pas-

sion, to the point of almost obsession. Because if you don’t know

someone else out there will. Also, never eat Indian food before an

international flight.

7. For those unfamiliar with your work, is there somewhere it could be

viewed?

I started a production company last year, Valiant Pictures. We current-

ly have several projects in development and 2013 is looking to be a

big year for us, we’ve been lucky to win some awards as well, some

big, some small, the recent being the Panavision New Filmmaker Pro-

gram ($60,000 camera grant). I’m working on my first feature film,

developing the commercial aspect of the company, and have a car-

toon currently being animated. You can check out our work at the web-

site here: valiantpictures.com

Here’s a link to the short I did which won Best Director at NBC Short

Cuts Festival titled Love, NY and starring Randall Park. http://

youtu.be/4GRsW6a7Jjw

Alumni Spotlight

Vincent “Freakazoid” Lin

Tau Chapter, Pennsylvania State University, Spring 2003

Annex – New York University (Alpha Beta Chapter)

Writer/Director/Producer

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Academic

Assessment

The chapter academic poli-

cies as well as the academic

chair responsibilities have

been sent out as a resource

for your chapters to utilize.

We have also successfully

gathered academic data

from the majority of all active

chapters through the aca-

demic assessments and

have carefully analyzed the

data to provide results on

the academic status of our

fraternity on the national

level. As an important tradi-

tion in the fraternity, we will

continue to recognize excep-

tional Lambda Phi Epsilon

members who have demon-

strated academic excellence

by providing three scholar-

ships for 2013. Please en-

courage your members to

apply for the national schol-

arships and all previous

scholarship recipients can

be viewed on our national

website.

We received 40/42 academ-

ic assessments and our data

shows that our active

strength is at 541 with the

average member being a

3rd year junior. Our national

average GPA is currently at

an all time high of 3.13 and

you will notice our GPA dis-

tribution is skewed left as

shown. The average active

house consists of 14 mem-

bers with an average house

GPA of 3.07. The figures on

represent recent trends over

time.

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

Actives

Active Classification (541 Actives, 13 Probation, 3 Suspension, 28 Graduating, AVG:

3rd Year)

21 - 5th Year

90 - 4th Year

201 - 3rd Year

169 - 2nd year

40 - 1st Year

0 1 4 5

49

162

193

126

-50

0

50

100

150

200

250

0-.5 .51-1 1.01-1.5 1.51-2.0 2.01-2.5 2.51-3.0 3.01-3.5 3.51-4

# o

f A

cti

ve

s

GPA Range

Active GPA (AVG 3.13)

596

483

527

480

531 541

400

450

500

550

600

650

Spring2010

Fall 2010 Spring2011

Fall 2011 Spring2012

Fall 2012

Total Active Count

16

14

16

15 15

14

13

13.5

14

14.5

15

15.5

16

16.5

Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012

Average Active House

2.96

2.99

2.95

3.05

3.1

3.13

2.85

2.9

2.95

3

3.05

3.1

3.15

Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012

National Average GPA

2.95

2.98 2.97

3.11

3.053.07

2.85

2.9

2.95

3

3.05

3.1

3.15

Spring 2010 Fall 2010 Spring 2011 Fall 2011 Spring 2012 Fall 2012

Average Chapter GPA

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Lambda Phi Epsilon Graduates of Spring 2013

As you look back on a journey - a journey that started out with hesitant, tentative steps, you may see just how far you have progressed. I thank you greatly for your contributions towards our fraternity and hope that you do not forget about Lambda Phi Epsilon in your future successes.

As you face and tackle the inevitable changes, hold true to yourself. Re-member to hold onto your value system, your work ethic and most im-portantly, your humanity. Today's achievements may eventually fade or even be forgotten. The applause may become a distant memory and your certificates and medals may gather dust on a shelf or in a drawer. But, you will always be remembered for caring enough, for helping someone, for making someone feel special and appreciated for the relationships you have made throughout your collegiate career. It is these qualities that will guide you further on your journey.

Congratulations to all of you and best of luck in all your future endeavors. Our future is destined in your capable hands as leaders among men.

Best Regards,

Tony Kim National Academic Chair

Congratulations to all our Spring 2013 Graduates Alex Xiao

Dai Tran

Jiaju Xu

Takeshi Tawarada

William Huang

Phil Kim

Andrew Kim

Hyunwook Shin

Isaac Kwong

Frankie Acfalle

Bryan Dosono

Peter Tu

Timothy Canete

Jonathan Chen

Kenneth Lee

Chris Lin

Christopher Nam

Edward Loyola

PJ Yoo

Eric Wing

Carson Chu

Minh Lai

Chao Gao

Leo Liao

Jin Han

Zhiming Liu

Kyosik Kim

Johnny Sor

Xavier Kuo

Mike Pacelli

Adrian Kwon

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Congratulations to

these brothers who

have successfully

made it onto the

honor roll. You

serve as an exam-

ple to other brothers

who are on their

journey to achieving

academic excel-

lence.

Making the Honor Roll Name Major Chapter

Anh Pham Accounting James Madison University

Jay Seo Biology Virginia Commonwealth University

Warren Chan Management Science & Engineering Stanford University

John Tuddenham Neuroscience & Behavior Columbia University

Michael Lo MEAM University of Pennsylvania

Allen Au Commerce University of Virginia

Andrew Kim Aerospace Engineering University of Michigan

Derek Yang Business University of Michigan

Nam Vu Finance University of Houston

Jeffrey Wu Accounting CUNY Baruch College

Alexander Pae Engineering Management Systems Columbia University

Duo Xu Political Science Columbia University

Edbert Li Engineering Management Systems Columbia University

Tony Duong Electrical Engineer University of Oklahoma

Afanasiy Yermakov Computer Science/Mathematics Duke University

Andrew Shim Computer Science Duke University

Peter Zhu Biomedical Engineering/Mathematics Duke University

Dennis Won Computer Science Stanford University

Max Silverstein Biology Stanford University

Jeffrey Fan Finance University of Pennsylvania

Bryan Dosono Informatics University of Washington

Tony Lee Economics – Political Science Columbia University

Matt Tse Computer Science Duke University

Larry Tang Fiannce University of Pennsylvania

Michael Kim Biochemistry University of Virginia

Kevin Suh Financial Economics Columbia University

Youngho Jin Finance, Math University of Pennsylvania

Dan Park Molecular & Cellular Biology UI, Urbana Champaign

Jerry Sun Financial Engineering Columbia University

Robert Chen Bioengineering UC Berkeley

Pavan Upadhyayula MCB UC Berkeley

Calvin Tuong Computer Science Stanford University

Anthony Fowler Computer Science Stanford University

Ian Zhang History/Chinese Duke University

Bryan Kim Economics Duke University

Sang Lee Psychology/Political Science Duke University

Kong Chen Accounting Michigan State University

Eric Wing Economics McMaster University

Kai Wu Economics University of Toronto

Brian Wu Computer Science Columbia University

Josh Kamdjou Computer Science University of Maryland

Charlie Wu Chemical Engineering Columbia University

Sett Mon Min Marketing University of Oklahoma

Garrett Weng Computer Science UC Santa Cruz

Lert Thavornwongwongse Hotel Administration Cornell University

Christopher So Computer Engineering Columbia University

Wanjin Park Economics Stanford University

Antonio Hur Math, Econ University of Pennsylvania

Adonis Vasquez English CUNY Baruch College

Lei Wang Undecided Engineering University of Kansas

Vinh Vu Chemical Bioscience University of Oklahoma

Layton Xu Finance McMaster Unviversity

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