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Every alumni newsletter from Theta Zeta — chapter updates, house renovations, event invitations, and stories from the brotherhood. Catch up on anything you missed.

2026 Issues
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May 12, 2026

2026 Dues Notice & Fall '26 Banquet Save-the-Date

Theta Zeta turns 150 this fall. The standard 2026 dues ask is $150, with Special Recognition gifts of $2,500+ honored on the 150th Anniversary plaque. Save the date: Sesquicentennial Banquet Sept 26 at Trader Vic's, Emeryville — with a Friday tailgate at 2302 Piedmont before the Cal vs. Clemson game.

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March 17, 2026

Spring '26 Newsletter — 150th Anniversary Save-the-Date

150 years of brotherhood at the corner of Bancroft and Piedmont. Sesquicentennial Banquet planning, alumni tailgates returning this fall, $140k raised toward Bricks & Mortar with $135k completed, Chapter Officers' Academy 2026 attendance, brothers in Cal Athletics (track, hockey), Fall '25 / Spring '25 / Spring '26 pledge classes.

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2025 Issues

September 10, 2025

Fall '25 Newsletter — Cal vs. Duke Alumni Tailgate

Fall '25 Alumni Tailgate at the DKE House for the Cal vs. Duke game (Oct 4). $135,000 of summer renovations completed: hardwood refinishing, structural joist repairs, southwest brick waterproofing, new gutters, back staircase rebuild. Rush, DKE Emerging Leaders Institute in St. Louis, partnering with DKE HQ.

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February 27, 2025

Spring '25 Newsletter — Bricks & Mortar Returns

First newsletter of the renewed alumni effort. House updates (roof, front porch, chapter room), 2024 highlights (Cal vs. Miami / Nick Saban & brother Chris Yu, DKE Nationals Convention), Rush (15-man Fall '24 class), chapter officers, Spring '25 BBQ at Brett Weisel's.

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Historical Archive

Spring 2010

Theta Zeta News — Lion Trophy Year

Theta Zeta wins the 2009 Lion Trophy — DKE's highest national chapter award. Major house renovations completed: $125k including new roof, front porch tile, back stairway replacement. House size 50+ actives. Six brothers admitted to Haas; 252 hours of Sports for Kids community service.

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Spring 2006

Theta Zeta — The First Alumni-Led Era

Greek system upheaval at Cal — three houses kicked off campus but DKE stays in the University's good graces. Return of the annual Parking Lot Party, Tsunami relief effort, All-Greek Campus Clean-up. New Alumni Chairman position. Five new pledges; senior bios from the Class of '06.

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