The Quarterly

Each year, the North American Interfraternity Conference recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest ideals of fraternity through leadership, service, and values-based impact, with its annual Awards of Distinction. The Legion of Honor is proud to celebrate Theta Eta Chapter alumnus Kevin Kedzior, who was named an Advisor of Distinction. This honor reflects Kevin’s commitment to advancing the principles of Love, Honor, and Truth through his leadership, service, and dedication to his chapter and the Fraternity.

At its 7th Annual Commander’s Dinner, the Theta Eta Chapter at Northern Illinois University welcomed alumni and undergraduate brothers for an evening celebrating leadership, tradition, and the chapter’s continued momentum as “NIU’s Leading Fraternity.” The event brought together 34 alumni, eight undergraduates, and special guests, including DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes, who shared remarks on the continued growth of the Greek Row community. The program featured reflections from outgoing Commander Zack Althoff and incoming Commander Christopher Sloncen, along with recognition of several outstanding student leaders. Senior Leadership Awards were presented to Althoff and Connor Savoia, while Campus Leadership Awards honored James Innis and Nicholas Lazaric—each recognized for exceptional dedication to the chapter and the broader campus community. The evening also marked the launch of an ambitious $1.5 million capital campaign built around three pillars—Own, Expand, and Empower—designed to secure the chapter’s future through house ownership, expanded common space, and a $400,000 scholarship endowment supporting undergraduate leadership development. Founded at NIU in 1966 as Beta Phi Gamma and later chartered as an official chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity on April 19, 1970, Theta Eta has initiated more than 750 men into the Legion of Honor, continuing a legacy of alumni mentorship and campus leadership that has shaped generations of brothers.

The Theta Eta Chapter at Northern Illinois continued to demonstrate Tugs excellence, this time on the sidelines. Brothers from the chapter helped coach the NIU chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha to a victory in the women’s 2025 championship. A back-to-back win for the chapter.

It didn’t take long for the brothers of the Theta Eta Chapter at the University of Northern Illinois to get back to work after returning to campus for the 2025-2026 academic year. The chapter kicked off its return to campus with a service event, joining the campus IFC to pick up Greek Row and get it looking great for returning students and fall recruitment.