The Quarterly

Last November, brothers from the Beta Psi Chapter at the University of California, Berkeley welcomed a special guest speaker: Cal Football General Manager Ron Rivera. The Cal alumnus, former NFL head coach, and Super Bowl XX champion spoke to the chapter about leadership and character. Drawing from his experiences as a player, coach, and GM, Ron shared the traits that define not only an effective leader but also a dependable teammate. His message challenged members to step outside their comfort zones and lead with confidence.

Last fall, a Sigma Nu connection brought together two distinguished alumni in Washington, D.C. Beta Psi Chapter alumnus Yuwynn Ho connected with Mu Chapter alumnus and Sigma Nu Hall of Fame member Tom Johnson (Georgia) at Johnson’s book launch in the nation’s capital. A former publisher of the Los Angeles Times and former president of CNN, Brother Johnson’s career in journalism and public service is widely recognized. Beyond their shared fraternity bond, both men are alumni of the prestigious White House Fellows program. Brother Johnson served in the program’s inaugural class during 1965-1966, working with White House Press Secretary Bill Moyers under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Brother Ho most recently served as a White House Fellow during the 2023-2024 term, working for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Their paths also intersect through the Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) Program, where Brother Johnson serves as an advisor in his role as Chairman Emeritus of the LBJ Foundation Board of Trustees, and Brother Ho was selected as a PLS Scholar in 2023. Brother Ho currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps and is stationed at the Pentagon.