The Quarterly

The Gamma Zeta Chapter at the University of Oregon marked a major milestone this past fall, celebrating 125 years of brotherhood alongside the 15th anniversary of its re-chartering. Founded on December 1, 1900, as the University’s first fraternity, Gamma Zeta honored both its legacy and future during a celebratory weekend on October 11. Nearly 50 alumni plus guests participated in events including a chapter house tour, an anniversary dinner at the Eugene Country Club, and a tailgate ahead of the Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers football game. The weekend united generations of brothers – from Michael Mahoney (Gamma Zeta #849), the alumnus with the lowest pin number in attendance, to today’s undergraduate members. Regent Steve Ratterman (Indiana) presented the chapter with its 125th Anniversary Certificate, joined by Past Regents Dan Rodriguez (Arizona State) and E.G. White (Indiana). Commander Wyatt Peery and Lieutenant Commander Fischer Thompson accepted the certificate on behalf of the collegiate chapter. Addressing attendees, Alumni Advisory Board Chairman Dan McCarthy reflected on the importance of honoring those who built the chapter while empowering current members to lead it forward. Through sustained alumni engagement and strategic leadership, Gamma Zeta has become one of Oregon’s largest and most successful fraternity chapters, excelling academically and in campus leadership. He also recognized the lasting impact of alumnus Douglas A. Benson, whose estate established Gamma Zeta’s first educational endowment and expanded an existing in-house scholarship, ensuring support for generations to come.

Over the weekend of October 11, the Gamma Zeta Chapter at the University of Oregon celebrated the chapter’s historic 125th chartering anniversary. Regent Steve Ratterman (Indiana) was able to attend the chapter’s festivities and delivered remarks and the anniversary certificate to the chapter. Coinciding with the milestone anniversary was a marquee matchup between the #2 Indiana Hoosiers and #6 Oregon Ducks. Pictured: Alumnus brothers Dan McCarthy (Oregon), Past Regent Dan Rodriguez (Arizona State), Regent Ratterman, and Past Regent E.G. White (Indiana) before the big game.