Join us in our mission supporting Alpha Zeta Delta – both at University of Illinois and in the broader Chi Psi community.

Looking to catch up with old friends or see what’s going on in Champaign or Chicago? Click here to visit our facebook page – it’s a private group but we would love to welcome anyone from the Chi Psi community!

Looking to get more involved with the AZD alumni corporation? Click here to visit us on BoosterHub, the platform we use to help us manage member lists, event registrations, member dues, and donations.

We would love to connect with anyone who can offer time, talent, or treasure to make sure the undergrads have the same great experience that we did! We have succeeded in our goal of purchasing our own Lodge for the first time in generations thanks to generous contributions from alumni of all ages. Any contribution you are able to make helps us to maintain the building and unique Chi Psi experience at the University of Illinois for current and future Lodgers.

In late October, a group of about 24 lodgers and their families (mid-90s/mid-00’s vintages) took a trip to Seattle to take in the sights and watch the Illini play the Washington Huskies. An excellent time was had by all (even including the disastrous game). Highlights included: fish chucking at Pike’s Place Market, touring Seattle’s Underground (literally), Boot Races at Queen Anne Beer hall, and (last but not least) a “Sailgate” from Puget Sound to Husky Stadium (a/k/a “The Greatest Setting in College Football”).  After the game, several of us visited the Alpha Theta Delta Lodge where we received a warm welcome. Only two things were missing from the weekend: a non-stop “Frasier” soundtrack and an Illini win. On behalf of the entire Sailgate crew, I’d like to say a big thank you to Glen Scott ’01 for organizing a truly unforgettable experience.

Founder’s Day Banquet

The Founders’ Day Banquet is Zeta Delta’s preeminent event every year and takes place in mid-May. It provides alumni and undergraduate Brothers, and their guests, an opportunity to gather and reconnect with one another, enjoy a nice dinner and some drinks, and celebrate the passing of another year. Seeing that one of the reasons we all joined Chi Psi was to help each other be just a little stronger, just a little happier, and just a little more sensitive to the finer things in life, we like to hold our annual celebration in a more formal setting.

In these banquets, we celebrate the successes of the past year and recognize alumni and undergraduate Brothers who have gone above and beyond for our beloved Alpha. This will include giving out the H. Seger Slifer Award (formerly known as The Senior Award), which was established in 1924 and is awarded annually in memory of Brother H. Seger Slifer, E 1912, who served as #7 from 1961 – 1967. The award is presented to a senior brother in the Alpha based upon his scholarship, activities, fraternal service and exhibition of Chi Psi conduct.

We sincerely hope that you join us in May for this momentous occasion. For more information, or to register, please visit us on facebook or BoosterHub.

The sculpture in the Chi Psi Lodge was carved by Will and was selected and donated by Diana to be placed in our Lodge as a remembrance and tribute to him. It is with much gratitude that we thank Diana for this work of Will’s art and we also thank John Mottern, the owner of Gallery 55 in Natick, MA for packing and shipping the sculpture.

Read more about Brother Will Harrington here.

Brother McKinney (center) with other of 70s alumni including George Cartinos, Mike Welch, John Mckinney (center), Bill Swick, and Harry Kiriluk at Palmers in LaGrange, Illinois.