June 2021 I’m happy to report that there are signs of restoration in retail life in Charlottesville. Outdoor seating at the downtown mall was moderately full, and several stores have taken the lull in activity to make improvements to their buildings. So, when you do return to Charlottesville, you will see some new storefronts, but […]
With the postponement of the Reunions Weekends from June 2020 until June 2021 and now the cancellation of Homecomings Weekend and related activities, the Board is considering hosting a spring 2021 in-person event to give our alumni bothers an opportunity to reconnect in Charlottesville. This is all dependent, of course, on the status of the […]
Although it unfortunately will not be possible to meet in Charlottesville this fall, we will be continuing our alumni weekend tradition with a virtual event: The Virginia football game versus Louisville will no longer take place on Saturday, November 7, cancelling the Theta Chi Virtual Tailgate. We are encouraging all attendees to please register and […]
Hello Brothers, I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and stayed safe during these uncertain times. Although this semester is unlike any other, the undergraduates are happy to be back in Charlottesville and our third-year brothers are excited to finally live in the house. With the pandemic still going on and the school’s policy restricting events, […]
After seeing daily reports from other colleges about cancelled semesters, students sent home, and outbreaks on campus, it’s reassuring that so far (and that’s a big so far) the University appears to have taken the proper precautions and preparations for in-person classes this fall. With their planning cycle starting in May, the administration has done […]
Message from the President Mike Jones ’73 provides updates on the UVA Covid tracker, IDC and ISC plans, and the Annual Giving program. Undergraduate Report Undergraduate brothers are managing to stay safe. Georgi Solar ’22 shares news on dues, obligations, as well as community and chapter guidelines. Virtual Tailgate […]
The Quentin Alcorn Memorial Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship awarded each year to an outstanding member of the UVA Greek community who best exemplifies Quent Alcorn, a former Xi Chapter President, and his characteristics of dedication, selfless service, love of learning, and a capacity for fun and humor. This May, the trustees chose Carson Coulbourn […]
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the University closure, the Alumni Corporation has taken steps to both support the current undergraduate brothers and protect the financial future of the chapter. As the University closed and students were encouraged to head home, the alumni board voted to provide $8,375 in rent relief to the undergraduate […]
The House & Grounds Committee, like everyone else, had their plans for the spring change dramatically due to the spread of COVID-19. With nearly all students gone, and no brothers residing at 600 Preston Place, many of our plans were put on hold. Once school was cancelled and President Ryan asked all students to return […]
Message from the President All has not been doom and gloom. Prior to March, there were several bright spots, including a successful spring rush and the conclusion of our very successful multi-year Annual Fund campaign. Continue to read the President’s message. Undergraduate Update by Georgi Solar New undergraduate President, Georgi Solar provides an update on […]
Hello everyone! My name is Georgi Solar and I am the new undergraduate President of the Xi Chapter. I hope everyone is doing well and is staying safe. Although this semester has been difficult in many ways due to the global pandemic and most of us are no longer in Charlottesville, there are some great […]
May 2020 The University’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak dominated the spring semester. Classes were cancelled on March 15, in the middle of spring break, catching many students still out of town. Returning students were directed to immediately leave Grounds and return home to continue the remainder of the semester on-line. By St. Patrick’s Day […]
Annual Meeting and New Directors Thanks to the Alumni Board for voting me in as President for 2019-2021. I appreciate the support and the opportunity to serve Xi Chapter. We welcomed new board members, as well as lost a few. We will miss their wise counsel and guidance, and appreciate their service on behalf of […]
At the end of 2018, we closed our 5-year Annual Fund campaign. Started following the renovation, the fund was a tremendous success, generating $165k in pledges. In 2019, we have focused on collecting the balance of outstanding pledges and have over $150k collected to-date. During the 5-year annual fund, we have used the proceeds for […]
Now that the new floor has been installed, the House & Grounds subcommittee has been able to focus on smaller projects and lay out a roadmap for the next 12 months. As mentioned in the last Xi Lights, our next major project will be on the gutters and drainage system as the old part of […]