The Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity turns 130 years old in April 2024! What a tremendous accomplishment to be the longest consecutive running fraternity chapter in existence at the University of Nebraska!

To celebrate 130 Years of Beta Tau, the Chapter will be holding an alumni event at the Shelter before the Red-White Spring Football Game on April 27, 2024. The celebration starts at 9am where coffee and breakfast treats will be provided to guests.

WHEN: April 27, 2024 at 9am

WHERE: Beta Tau Shelter, 715 N. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE

Take a tour of the Shelter and review Chapter history on display in the living room such as images of all of the past Beta Tau Delta Shelters, Delts who were star football players for Nebraska, and the various State Governors. Old UNL yearbooks will be available to view as well.

Let’s make the 130 Years of Beta Tau Celebration a momentous occasion where generations of Beta Tau Delts can visit and experience brotherhood again.

If you haven’t already, contribute to the 130 Years of Beta Tau Campaign so we can renovate and modernize the Shelter to attract today’s college student! Your support of Delta Tau Delta is appreciated.

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We are saddened to hear from Merlen Borgialli (Beta Tau, 1984) that his younger brother and Beta Tau Delt alumnus, Mike Borgialli (Beta Tau, 1989) recently passed away to the Chapter Eternal on March 1, 2024.

Mike was born on December 9, 1965 and raised in Lincoln; graduating from Lincoln East High School in 1984 with high distinction. He then attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). It was there that Mike followed in his brother’s footsteps and joined Delta Tau Delta. He was initiated January 26, 1985. He continued at UNL, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Finance in 1989.

Mike enjoyed fishing, board games, Huskers, and “soaking up the sun”. He is survived by many family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on March 6, 2024 at New Covenant Community Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mike’s obituary can be found here where you can see many outstanding photos and write a memory for the family.

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The 2024 Annual Meeting of Members was held on January 28, 2024 at the Shelter in Lincoln, Nebraska and online via Zoom. Many Delta Tau Delta Beta Tau Chapter alumni and undergraduate members were in attendance to hear a progress report from both the Undergraduate Chapter as well as the House Corporation Board.

Alumni members heard an update from Undergraduate Chapter President, Max Grucella (Beta Tau, 2026), concerning the current chapter demographics, recruitment and academic statistics, events in 2023 as well as goals for 2024.

This was followed by presentations from House Corporation Vice-President, Chuck Allen (Beta Tau, 1987), and Secretary-Treasurer, Ryan Caldwell (Theta Kappa, 2002) regarding alumni engagement, Shelter maintenance and upgrades, and corporation finances. The website, newsletter, facebook group, and alumni events were highlighted as well as the water damage repair, back and front of the kitchen renovation project, and living room modernization.

The Annual Meeting concluded with a continued call for donations for the 130 Years of Beta Tau Capital Campaign. Members can donate to the campaign by using the QR Code or Donate button below.

DONATE to Beta Tau!

House Corporation Board of Directors and Officers Elected

Following the Annual Meeting, a House Corporation Board meeting was held. After business planning had concluded, an election was held to elect the 2024 Board of Directors and Officers of the House Corporation. The following officers and directors were elected to serve in 2024:

We want to thank our volunteers who completed their service on the House Corporation Board for 2023.

• Jacob Bachman “2010”
• Henry Dobson “2018”
• Josh Hoins “2023”
• Blake Woodruff “2017”

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The following alumni are celebrating the membership anniversary of their initiation into the Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity:

2013 Initiates

2003 Initiates

1993 Initiates

1983 Initiates

1973 Initiates

1963 Initiates

1953 Initiates

* Denotes Lost Delts. Help us find our brothers by encouraging them to update their contact information or provide us with information you may have about Lost Delts.

# Denotes the member has entered the Chapter Eternal. If you are aware of a brother that has passed away, please forward the information to allow us to pay tribute and update our records.

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It is time to Support Delta Tau Delta

Did you know… that the Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity is celebrating its 130th consecutive year on the University of Nebraska campus in 2024?

Did you know… that it has been over a decade since the last capital campaign for the Beta Tau Shelter?

Did you know… that the Beta Tau Chapter has increased membership to over 100 members, improved academics to a 3.3 all-house GPA (above UNL All-Men’s and All-Fraternity average), and won a Hugh Shields Award for Chapter Excellence (#1 chapter overall) in 2022 from Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity?

For 130 years, the Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity has been a beacon for excellence on the University of Nebraska campus. Please consider supporting our efforts to provide today’s college student with a competitive educational experience by modernizing our living facilities, improving scholarship opportunities, and enhancing the membership experience for future generations of Beta Tau Delts!

Thank you for your generous support of Delta Tau Delta!

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The sultry temperature on the last day of September didn’t stop nearly 50 alumni and guests to turnout for the 2023 Alumni Tailgate. The Beta Tau Shelter was packed with activity to celebrate brotherhood, Delta Tau Delta, and cheer on the Huskers.

Delt alumni from various generations were able to visit and share what they’ve been up to, many spouses were in attendance, as well as current and former House Mothers.

Russ Stigge (Beta Tau, 1970) led off the festivities by conducting the group in a rendition of “Delta Queen” and other local favorites.

Steve Fallon Awarded Alumnus of the Year Award

Steve Fallon (Beta Tau, 1972) was awarded the Thomas E. Wolf Alumnus of the Year Award by the Chapter. Brother Fallon has been instrumental in the maintenance and improvement of the structure during the past year and will be heading the construction improvement of the kitchen this upcoming winter.

The alumnus of the year award was named in honor of Thomas E. Wolf (Beta Tau, 1967) who was a long-time House Corporation director and officer who gave over 40 years of volunteer service to Delta Tau Delta. Brother Wolf passed to the Chapter Eternal in the summer of 2023.

Undergraduates Awarded Scholarships at 2023 Alumni Tailgate

Two Beta Tau undergraduate members were awarded scholarships based on their leadership and academic achievements.

Max Grucella Awarded Ben Neff Scholarship

Max Grucella (Beta Tau, 2026) was awarded the Ben Neff Scholarship. The $750 cash award was provided by the Delta Tau Delta Educational Foundation through an endowed gift by Ben Neff (Beta Tau, 1957). Max resides in the Shelter, achieves a 3.75 cumulative GPA, and currently serves on the chapter’s Executive Board. Max plans to work for the FBI or ATF after graduation. Congratulations Max!

John Strauss Awarded Alan Emanuel Scholarship

John Strauss (Beta Tau, 2026) was the inaugural recipient of the Alan Emanuel Scholarship. This $2,000 tuition credit was provided through a gift to the University of Nebraska Foundation by the Emanuel Family in memory of their son and brother Alan Emanuel (Beta Tau, 1988) who tragically passed away in 1989 shortly after his graduation from the University of Nebraska. John resides in the Shelter and achieves a 3.83 cumulative GPA. John plans to attend law school after graduation.

In responding to an essay question asking to describe what Delta Tau Delta means to him and his favorite moments, John stated:

My favorite moments in Delt have included emotional conversations that have foreshadowed deep relationships with my brothers. My first complex conversation with a brother occurred before I pledged. We elaborated on how we want to be the best men we can be. We want to be there for our mothers, wives, children, etc. We want to be the best we can be for each other’s families.”

-John Strauss (Beta Tau, 2026), inaugural recipient of the Alan Emanuel Scholarship.

Brian Hamilton Recognized for Giving

Brian Hamilton (Beta Tau, 1972) was recognized for his outstanding financial giving to the House Corporation which has been able to facilitate many needed facelifts and maintenance within the last few years. House Corporation Vice-President Chuck Allen (Beta Tau, 1987) presented Brian with the “BDB”-Best Delt Booster Award which was originally presented to G. Wayne Ballah (Beta Tau, 1926) by Fred Allen, III (Beta Tau, 1955) in 1994. The award is an original roof tile from the 1994 roofing construction project. Thank you Brian!

Capital Campaign Announced at 2023 Alumni Tailgate

The festivities ended with the announcement of a capital campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to finish the kitchen renovation project, pay off the note from the 2012 construction project, update the heating/air conditioning system, and for general improvements throughout the Shelter.

Here’s to another great year at Beta Tau of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity!

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Beta Tau’s House Board continues to make improvements to the living conditions of the Shelter.  Last summer, we completed several projects.  New light fixtures for the entryway area, new living room furniture, and we completed several painting projects on the first floor.  Our intent was to refresh the look as you enter Beta Tau, first impressions are important.

We also reframed all living room pictures and added several pictures about Beta Tau’s history, such as pictures of our previous Chapter Houses, Delts that were governors, and famous football Delts. Intent is to preserve our history, tell Beta Tau’s story to future generations of members, a proud history for sure! 

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2023 Alumni Tailgate

September 30, 2023

Save the date! The 2023 Alumni Tailgate will be hosted at the Delta Shelter during the Homecoming Game on September 30, 2023.

Meet at the Shelter at 12 p.m. An awards and special announcement will be made at approximately 12:15 pm.

If you are not receiving our e-mail alerts, make sure to update your contact information here.

At the tailgate be ready for FOOD, DRINKS, alumni awards, scholarship awards, and camaraderie with alumni and undergraduate Delts from many different generations!

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Tom Wolf Passes to the Delt Chapter Eternal

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Wolf “1967” to the Delt Chapter Eternal on July 15, 2023. This year Tom was celebrating his 60th year as a member of Delta Tau Delta, having been initiated into the Beta Tau Chapter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1963.

Personal Background

Born in 1944, Tom spent his youth in Grand Island and North Bend, Nebraska. He graduated from North Bend High School in 1962. From there, Tom attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he joined his father, Arden “1932”, uncle Emil “1939”, and brother, John “1964” as a member of the Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He graduated in 1967 earning a B.S. in Business Administration. Tom earned a M.B.A. from Santa Clara University.

Wolf spent over 60 years in the banking industry, serving as CEO of Platte Valley Bank in North Bend, Nebraska from 1974 until 2016. He served as the Chairman of the Board until his passing. Tom was an active leader in his community serving on various boards and organizations.

Delta Tau Delta

Brother Wolf was a long-time volunteer of Delta Tau Delta. He served on the House Corporation Board since the 1990s and was responsible for the financial success of a capital campaign for the Shelter in 2012. Tom’s leadership and business acumen allowed the House Corporation Board and the Beta Tau Chapter to weather the financial storm caused by Covid-19.

Tom was recognized by the Beta Tau Chapter as its Alumnus of the Year in 2017. That same year, the House Corporation Board voted unanimously to name the award after Tom. Wolf was recognized by the International Fraternity with the Nichols Bridge Builder Award in 2023. This award recognized Tom’s years of volunteer service as a House Corporation Officer.

Delts use the term “Chapter Eternal” to symbolize the everlasting contribution by members of Delta Tau Delta who are no longer with us. We are grateful for the memories shared, the improvements made, and the Brotherly Love that has been manifested through Tom.

Tom is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Deanna. His brother John and sister Anne. Children Tom, Katy, and Alex, and 7 grandchildren as well as various nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

A visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 21 from 5-7pm. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, July 22 at 10:30am. Both are to be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 811 Locust Street, North Bend, Nebraska.

We are grateful to Tom for his volunteer service. His championing of undergraduate men. And providing a living embodiment of our Fraternity’s mission: Committed to Lives of Excellence.

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It was a cause for celebration today in North Bend, Nebraska. Long time House Corporation officer and Beta Tau Alumnus, Thomas E. Wolf “1967”, was recognized by the Beta Tau House Corporation Board of Directors for his long term of volunteer service to the chapter as well as the diamond anniversary of Tom’s initiation into Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Brother Wolf also received the Bridge Builder Award from Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

Beta Tau House Corporation Board Recognizes Wolf’s Accomplishments

Beta Tau House Corporation President Jim Loach (Epsilon Omega-Georgia Southern University, 1970), presented Brother Wolf with a Resolution of the Board celebrating Tom’s 60 years of being a Delt, the influence of over 1,000 Beta Tau Delts throughout his tenure volunteering, and thanking him for his service.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSE CORPORATION OF DELTA TAU DELTA:

That the Board formally extends its profound thanks and appreciation to Thomas E. Wolf for his decades of service to the Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and to the cause of Fraternity and further celebrate Tom’s diamond anniversary of membership with the Fraternity.

-Beta Tau House Corporation Board of Director’s Resolution Citation

Tom Wolf was initiated into Delta Tau Delta Fraternity in 1963 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and followed in the footsteps of his father, Arden D. Wolf “1932”, uncle Emil E. Wolf, Jr. “1939”, and brother John A. Wolf “1964”. He preceded his own sons, Thomas A. Wolf “1997” and Alexander J. Wolf “2003”.

Tom has been a mainstay on the House Corporation Board since the 1990s and has served as Secretary and Vice President, but is most well known as the Board’s long-standing Treasurer.

Wolf Receives Bridge Builder Award from Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

In addition to the recognition by the Beta Tau House Corporation Board, Brother Wolf was also presented with the John Nichols Bridge Builder Award by Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity. This award was established by the Fraternity in 2004 to recognize and honor faithful local volunteers in their unselfish service to Delta Tau Delta as house corporation officers. Clearly, Brother Wolf’s decades of volunteer service as a house corporation officer made him qualified for the award and recognition. Ryan Caldwell (Theta Kappa-University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2002), former Beta Tau Chapter Advisor and current Delta Tau Delta Arch Chapter Treasurer, presented Brother Wolf with the award on behalf of the Arch Chapter and Fraternity.

From Tom’s nomination for the Bridge Builder Award:

Tom has worked tirelessly for the benefit of the Shelter. In 2012, Tom was involved with one of the largest capital project’s in Beta Tau history, which installed fire sprinklers throughout the Shelter and renovated many rooms into suite-style living quarters. As House Corporation Treasurer, Tom would single handedly contact each and every donor who pledged funds for the project until those funds were received. He held our brothers accountable to their commitments for the project. He also would be the first to thank someone for their gift to the Shelter with a kind and thoughtful letter. Without Tom’s work, the financial standing of the House Corporation from this project would be dire.

Perhaps the greatest contribution Tom has given is the leadership and mentorship provided to Beta Tau undergraduates. Tom has led clean-ups of the Shelter exhibiting to the undergraduates his continued love toward the Shelter and commitment to maintaining it for their benefit.

Beta Tau Chapter as well as the Beta Tau House Corporation has tremendously benefitted from Tom’s long-standing commitment. He is the longest known serving House Corporation officer in Beta Tau history. He is one of the elder statesmen of Beta Tau and holds a special place within its walls.

-Excerpt from Tom Wolf’s Bridge Builder Award Nomination.

Inscribed upon the Bridge Builder Award plaque reads:

Your devoted and unselfish labor in securing Beta Tau’s future will be heralded through its history as the essence of humble and steadfast service. Your perseverance in uniting the generations of Nebraska Delts resonates throughout all of Delta Tau Delta and honors its legacy. May your brotherly example continue to inspire generations of Delts who follow you as they pursue Fraternity service.

-Delta Tau Delta Bridge Builder Award Citation

The celebration was held at the Historic Bank Building in downtown North Bend, Nebraska located next door to the Platte Valley Bank that the Wolf family has operated since 1910. Those in attendance were Russ Stigge (Beta Tau, 1970); Beta Tau House Corporation President Jim Loach (Epsilon Omega-Georgia Southern University, 1970); Beta Tau House Corporation Vice-President Chuck Allen (Beta Tau, 1987); Arch Chapter Treasurer Ryan Caldwell (Theta Kappa-University of Nebraska-Kearney, 2002); and former Beta Tau House Corporation President Alex Wolf (Beta Tau, 2003).

Many stories, thoughts, comments, and a lot of thanks were given. Begrudgingly, Brother Wolf quoted former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, in comments that running a fraternity chapter and shelter really takes a village and acknowledged the job (of service) is never complete.

Brother Wolf, thank you for the generous giving of your time, talent, and treasure for so many years. You provide us all with a true example to follow. Congratulations on your well deserved award and celebrating 60 years of membership in Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

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