Spotlights

Alumni Achievement Award

Presented at bi-annual Karnea convention, the award is extended to alumni of the Fraternity, whose achievements in their fields of endeavor have brought honor and prestige to Delta Tau Delta.

Robert W. Archer (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1960)

Dr. Martin C. Jischke (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1963)

Dr. John G. Olin (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1961)

Distinguished Service Chapter

The Fraternity’s highest award for outstanding service, citation to the Distinguished Service Chapter (DSC), is conferred upon alumni who have been actively loyal to the Fraternity for at least 20 years, rendered some unusual service to the Fraternity or its local region, and evidenced personal characteristics and habits which have been and are “worthy of all acceptance” by the Fraternity and society at large.

Charles Hills (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1911) *

Robert Archer (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1960)

Kenneth Folgers (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1958)

John Olin (Illinois Institute of Technology, 1961)

William J. Fraering Award

Awarded to younger alumni, typically within 15 years of their graduation, who have rendered at least three years of outstanding service to Delta Tau Delta including, but not limited to, chapter advisors, alumni chapter presidents, house corporation members and division vice presidents. Named in honor of former international president William J. (Bill) Fraering, (Tulane University, 1946).

Dr. Kevin P. Meade (Illinois Institute of Technology) | Presented 2/14/1983

Delt’s 40 Under 40

Established in 2021, this national recognition celebrates young Delts who make an impact through their professional achievements, community involvement, and commitment to the Fraternity’s values.

About the recognition

Tomas Šiurna

Inaugural 2021 honoree · Illinois Institute of Technology, 2018

Recognized for creating the Kviz! mobile game, co-founding brandù, and bringing students together through Lithuania’s Smart Day STEM competition.

The Rainbow, Winter 2022, p. 37

Rainbow Profiles

Gamma Beta brothers featured in the Fraternity’s magazine, sharing the work and ideas they are bringing into the world.

Joshua Silets

Profiles in Excellence, Winter 2024 · Illinois Institute of Technology, 2023

Featured for co-founding GridLink with Delt brothers Ryan McPhail and Gabriel Bryk, developing software to make electric-vehicle fleet charging more efficient.

Read the profile · The Rainbow, Winter 2024, p. 33