Triangle Fraternity
Michigan Alumni Newsletter
Letter From the President
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s a Michigan engineering student, I know fully well the difficulties of studying engineering at this esteemed university. The long hours, difficult coursework, and highly competitive environment are a drain on even the best student. It is difficult to find your niche and a group of people who make you feel like you are at home. At the beginning of my time at Michigan, after going through the enormous change that is going to college, I felt lost, without purpose or direction. I was unsure of my place on campus, where I would be able to fit in and feel comfortable, to grow and thrive as a student and as a person. I never thought that place would be the Michigan Chapter of Triangle Fraternity, but now I am speaking to you as president. The purpose of pursuing a degree in engineering is to have a positive impact on the world, through the research, development, and creation of technology that can benefit all of society. This cannot be accomplished without holding ourselves to the highest standards of academic excellence. As a brother of Triangle, I am constantly driven and supported by my brothers to work harder, to push myself to do higher-quality work, and to strive to stay at the top of my classes. This drive goes both ways, as I find myself doing the same for my brothers, encouraging and supporting them in their academics the same way that they encourage and support me. This focus on academic excellence is one of the essential parts of Triangle Fraternity, and one of the key tenets that sets our organization apart. As a fraternity, we seek to build better men, who leave a positive impact on the world. One of the most direct ways that this can be accomplished is through community
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service and philanthropy. As president, I seek to provide the brotherhood with opportunities to serve their community whenever possible and to encourage participation in various community service events around Ann Arbor. We organize, put on, and participate in various philanthropic events such as our yearly haunted house, raising money to donate to charity. Through this, we seek to better ourselves as members of our community, another key tenet of Triangle. Being a student, I recognize that my time at the University of Michigan is limited and that I will one day leave school, leave Triangle, and proceed into the professional world. At Triangle, we recognize the importance of preparing ourselves to enter into the workforce. So we organize events where older brothers are able to provide younger brothers with their experience and knowledge in preparing to enter the workforce, helping young men to draft resumes, practice interview skills, and connect with recruiters at various companies. Our national alumni network of over 25,000 men with positions at various levels in many companies across the world connect with current Triangle members and help them establish themselves in fulfilling careers. This combination of professional preparation and connection with alumni helps to ensure that each and every one of Triangle’s men is able to find not only a job but a career following graduation, one of the main goals of Triangle fraternity. The most important aspect of any fraternity, Triangle included, is the brotherhood that is formed. This brotherhood was the main reason that I chose to join Triangle and is what I credit my success at Michigan to. I have never felt more welcomed and connected to a group than I do
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here at Triangle, and the support of my brothers is something that I feel every day. The brotherhood has been by my side through every hardship I have faced, and I couldn’t be more grateful for it. As president, I try to do everything that I can to be there for my brothers. Many of my closest friends are people I have met as a result of my involvement in Triangle, and I could not be happier with the group of friends that I have become a part of. I am incredibly thankful for everything that I have been able to be a part of as a member of the Michigan Chapter of Triangle. Joining Triangle was the best decision I have made since coming to the University of Michigan, and one I reap the benefits of every single day. Sincerely, Emory Townley mich22 Chapter President etownley@umich.edu
You’re invited! Please reach out to Emory for a visit. Stop by for a house tour, participate in any events, or meet the current brotherhood. Hope to see you soon!
Become a Chapter Coach! Volunteer as a chapter coach for the undergraduate chapter. Learn more by contacting Vicki Gerentes, Director of Alumni Engagement & Stewardship at vgerentes@triangle.org.