Bob Sielski ‘64: My Experience as a Runner
I was not always a runner. In high school, I was on the cross-country team in my freshman and sophomore years but didn’t make the cut for the varsity team. I didn’t get back to running until sometime in the early 1980s when I was in my early 40s. I had been a serious, although not competitive swimmer for most of my life, and had been swimming a mile or more for four or five days a week. I realized that I enjoyed swimming because I could swim well, but didn’t think much of running because I couldn’t run more than 100 yards or so, and was then exhausted. I decided to try and get in better shape for running, and then see what would happen.
Alumni Updates
The editors of the eDelt, our communication to Michigan Delta Chi fraternity members, have implemented a new bi-monthly section called “Alumni Updates.” Our plan is to keep members in the loop in the forthcoming years by letting others know what is going on in their lives. Click “Read More” to read all of the updates!
Alumni Profile: Sheldon Wolberg, ’68
In the fall semester of 64, I met Warren Taniguchi ’66 in one of my engineering classes. He invited me to visit the Delta Chi house. The first time I went there I really liked the fraternity. It was a small, close-knit, and diverse group of people. Click “Read More” to see Sheldon’s full letter, and update.
Dr. Bob Cole’s Covid Perspective
Keith,
You have requested some comments regarding what Jo and I have been doing this past year of unprecedented chaos caused by the arrival of COVID-19 just over a year ago. Who could have guessed what all of our lives would be like during 2020?
I’m sure my experiences mirror those of most of my Delta Chi Alumni brothers. Shut downs, lock downs, mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand washing. These things are worth mentioning because they are protective and will most probably be required even after many of us get vaccinated against the COVID virus.
Chapter Eternal: Steven Edward Civiletto, MD ’72
Steven Edward Civiletto, MD, passed from this life on February 1, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ellen, daughters Anne Spearman (Bryan) and Elizabeth Civiletto and two grandchildren, Andrew and Avery. Extended family surviving him include the Luther family of Pennsylvania, the Ganley family of California and the Oliver family of Texas.
Update: Chapter House Projects
The Alumni Association of the Michigan Chapter of Delta Chi wants to say “Thank you” to those brothers who contributed more than $4,750 in 2020 to help fund the association’s projects at the chapter’s new fraternity house 1705 Hill Street. With your assistance, in this past year we were able to install new outdoor picnic tables. These tables have proven quite popular, as outdoor activities became both a priority and a necessity, because of the coronavirus pandemic. We also upgraded the house’s Wi-Fi System. This upgrade also was a must, as our active brothers were forced to move online for most of their classes.
Alumni Profile: Jonathan Meyer (MCSC) ’87
We recently caught up with our very own Jonathan Meyer (MCSC) ’87 and had the chance to ask him about his Delta Chi experience, and where life since Michigan has taken him. Click “Read More” to see what he had to say, and to learn how to nominate an alum to become our next profile subject!
Alumni Update: Gregory Candy ’76
We recently got an alumni update from our very own Gregory Candy ’76. Click “Read More” to see what he had to say!
Photo Flashback: University of Michigan in 1961
’60s brothers: get ready for a blast from the past. Check out this shot; doesn’t this 1961 Michigan Delta Chi hangout look far out? Were you there? Or do you have any great photos from your glory days to share? Click “Read More” for some fun trivia that’ll take you right back to 1961, and to learn how to share your pics.
Delta Chi Michigan Chapter Life during COVID-19 – Winter 2021
Hello Alumni and Current Brothers of the University of Michigan Chapter of Delta Chi Fraternity. As reported in previous E-Delts, the constant this academic year of 2020/2021 is CHANGE. This trend continues on for the winter semester. Click “Read More” to read the update on the Chapter!
