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Ethan Shaw
(707)-621-0989
Monday, November 11, 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
History
The history of Alpha Gamma Rho reflects the character of a brotherhood coming together from all levels of society, sharing a common bond in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence in agriculture, natural resources, and similar industries.
Alpha Gamma Rho can trace its roots back to 1903 at the Ohio State University College of Agriculture. It was there the college's top students met in secret and first began talks of forming a Greek letter society. Plans developed slowly as seven students decided to bind together their cords of friendship and organize a fraternity. Brothers F.L. Allen, Rudo L. Fromme, W.A. Martin, E.S. Poston, G.T. Snyder, B.L. West, and R.C.E. Wallace founded Alpha Gamma Rho (ΑΓΡ) Fraternity in Oct. 10, 1904.
Read more, here.
Ethan Shaw
(707)-621-0989
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Why We Need More Skunks
Marie Tosa, a postdoctoral researcher at Oregon State University, led a 2½-year study in Oregon's Cascade Range, revealing new insights into the Western Spotted Skunk—a small, elusive species about which little is known. These skunks prefer remote, undisturbed mountainous habitats and are rarely seen, despite their range spanning from New Mexico to British Columbia. Threatened by human-induced land use changes, Tosa’s findings offer valuable data to guide future monitoring and conservation efforts, helping protect the species as environmental pressures intensify.
Ethan Shaw
(707)-621-0989
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Pillars
The Four Pillars, built upon a firm foundation, support and maintain the integrity of this brotherhood. Each pillar, a cornerstone for success, an established principle all members of Alpha Gamma Rho pledge to live by through the Covenant.
Every member is required to sign the Covenant, available here, upon initiation.
The adoption of the Brotherhood Program was a defining moment for Alpha Gamma Rho, and a historic moment for Greek Life. Because of this program, Alpha Gamma Rho is the first fraternity to end pledging nationwide. It changed the philosophy on fraternity and ushered in an era of growth unlike any AGR had experienced before. In 1992, Alpha Gamma Rho did more than eliminate pledging; it redefined the fraternity experience.
Learn more, here.
Ethan Shaw
(707)-621-0989
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024
RCRV Ship Progress Update - Fall 2024
The Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) project sees major progress with all construction now focused in one shipyard and all major aluminum work completed.
Research vessels are critical platforms for oceanographers, engineers, marine biologists, students and others to access the marine environment. Part lab, part classroom, part transportation and part hotel, ships like R/V Taani, and R/V Oceanus before it, make marine research possible.
Ethan Shaw
(707)-621-0989
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Brotherhood Program
National Leaders designed the Brotherhood Program with the understanding that every member is an equal contributor based solely upon ability and experience. It ended the Alpha Gamma Rho pledge program entirely. Instead, chapters initiate new members within 72 hours of offering membership. New initiates are full members and connected with their Big Brother, an experienced member of the chapter, from that point forward. An individualized curriculum guides brothers through the fraternity and college life cycle in an environment uniquely enhanced by chapters and maintained by the Brotherhood Program's parameters.
- Parameters
- No more pledging
- If required of a freshman, it must be required of a senior
- No dominant/subservient relationships
- Rewards must be based on objective criteria and must not encourage class division
A culture grown within parameters set by the Brotherhood Program surrounds members with influences that foster the highest values, lifelong connections, and opportunities for transformational growth. Fraternal bonds strengthen the local chapter experience, as Little Brothers and Big Brothers drive one another towards excellence in scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and workmanship.
Learn more, here.
Ethan Shaw
(707)-621-0989
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