All Chapter Dinner 2026
Each of the graduating seniors received their Lafayette Young Alumni tee-shirt and were given a Senior Week Survival Kit, both longstanding traditions of Nu’s All Chapter Dinner.
At the All Chapter Dinner each of the Seniors shared a personal message about their time at Lafayette and reflected on their Delt experience.
Abay Atayev, Anthony Clerici, Joshua Cohen, Robert Constable, Nicholas Daniels, Paul Hillenmeyer, Alex Nicolas Villalba Gonzalez, Kenneth Ho, Dexter Kennedy, Zach Kline, Anthony Lin, Andrew McRory, Bryan Osipower, Andreas Pelekis, Michael Roberts, Noah Ross, Mark Tillinghast, Jaden Wurm
Michael Roberts '26 chosen by the Nu Chapter as the 2026 recipient of the Donald G. Kress '68 Award
The men of the Nu Chapter of Delta Tau Delta voted to honor Michael Roberts '26 as this year's recipient of the Donald G. Kress '58 Award. The award was presented by Nu's Chapter Advisor Nate Fowler '16 at the All Chapter Dinner on May 8th in recognition of Michael's commitment to Delta Tau Delta and the ideals it represents.
Michael served as president of the chapter in 2024. I had the opportunity to work closely with Michael, as with all undergraduate presidents in recent years, and it is immediately clear that he is deserving of this award. The presidency is a challenging job and Michael always treated it with the respect it deserved, regardless of the challenges. He has always had the best interest of the chapter and its image in mind and was quick to reach out for advice in challenging situations - sometimes the more challenging choice is to think before reacting and we can all be thankful to have considerate, thoughtful leaders among us.
Michael also served a brief term as the president of the Interfraternity Council (IFC) as well as offering additional recruitment assistance post-presidency - demonstrating that a recipient of the Kress award is not a one-and-done leader, but someone who continues to serve the fraternity, even when the position is not as glamorous. His term presided over representatives from multiple chapters on campus, but notably his term included a student board with two additional Delts - a first for the IFC and ushered in more Delts to run for leadership positions on the council. I would like to congratulate Michael as we add his list to the growing list of past prestigious recipients - well deserved!
Nate Fowler '16 Nu Chapter Advisor
The award is presented annually to an undergraduate member who, in the judgment of his fellow brothers, makes the greatest contribution to the Nu Chapter during the academic year. Kress was involved with Delta Tau Delta since he came to Lafayette in the fall of 1953. His lifetime of service to the Nu Chapter and to the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity continues to inspire all of us.
Nu Chapter House Corporation President Oscar Huettner '77
Michael Roberts ‘26 & Alec Constable ‘26
Dexter Kennedy ’26 wins George Wharton Pepper Prize
In July 2021, weeks before Kennedy was slated to start at Lafayette, a surfing accident on the Jersey Shore left him paralyzed from the chest down. Kennedy deferred his college acceptance a year while navigating the complex and extensive recovery process.
“Everything in my life has changed,” he continued, recalling his thoughts after his injury. “The one thing that I don’t want to change is the school that I worked my ass off to get into, and the community that I feel is right for me.”
After graduation, Kennedy will pursue a master’s degree in international education at New York University this fall.
Link to full article posted at The Lafayette
William E. Greenip ‘44 was the last Delt recipient of the George Wharton Pepper Prize. The Nu Chapter created the William E. Greenip ‘44 Award to recognize those Delts who were nominated for the Pepper Prize. Previous Delt nominees have included Bryan Sherrill ‘18, Adam Rosen ‘18 and Tyler Osipower ‘24. Although Dexter Kennedy '26 stands alone as the only active Delt to have won the Pepper Prize, he joins a small group of Delts who are Nu Chapter Greenip Award winners.
Special Recognition to These Delts
Two Delts from the Class of 2026 were recognized for their exemplary leadership and service to the Nu Chapter.
Alec Constable ‘26 was credited with his exemplary leadership as Nu’s Chapter President in 2025;
Andreas Pelekis ‘26, the Secretary of the Nu Chapter in 2025 also served as the editor of Nu’s News and the Delt Alumni relations chair.
Nu’s Vice President Jay Arner ‘27 recognized three Delts from the Class of 2027:
Tim Jarkow ‘27 and Bram Halpert ‘27 who received Aaron O. Hoff Awards
Daniel Throne ‘27 faithfully updates the Nu Chapter AISB page
Nu Chapter President Connor Kendig ‘27 extended the Nu Chapter’s appreciation of the unselfish service by Nathaniel Fowler ‘16, Nu’s Chapter Advisor during the past academic year. Also recognized was Nate Hawk ‘27 who served as the Chair of the All Chapter Dinner.
Nu Chapter Alumni awards presenters included Oscar Huettner ‘77, Nate Fowler ‘16, Erik Sink ‘19, Eliso Morazara ‘25
All Chapter Dinner 2025
There were many exciting announcements and awards on the agenda of May 6th's All Chapter Dinner, but the event was all about spotlighting the graduating 26 seniors.
Each of the seniors gave a speech describing what Delta Tau Delta meant to them, and they thanked their friends and mentors who helped make their Lafayette experience possible. During the awards portion of the dinner, Nu Chapter President Alec Constable '26 received the Don Kress '58 Award by vote of the chapter. Aidan Smith '25 was recognized for his service as Vice-President, Dimitri Chernozhukov '25 was honored for his Treasurer accomplishments and national accolades, and Brady Valle '25 was recognized for his achievements while serving as Vice-President in the Interfraternity Council.
There was also a spotlight on Nate Fowler '16, who received thank-you gifts for the chapter after a great year of mentorship, and congratulations on his recent wedding.
The All Chapter dinner is a special event every year, and we hope to promote an even bigger and better dinner next year. We are looking at plans to invite more alumni to the event to foster even more camaraderie.
Andreas Pelekis ‘26 - Nu’s News Editor / Nu Chapter Secretary
