Over the years, we’ve documented the stories of many alumni, some of which can be found in our alumni profiles section and our alumni updates section, but our work is far from complete. There are so many other stories, memories, and photos out there that are an important part of Delta Tau Delta’s history at Miami.
“From the second I went into the Shelter during rush, I knew I wanted to be a Delt,” says Adam Roeckl ’18. “I was lucky enough that my best friends from before rush all felt the same. The new member process gave me a group of friends that I knew I could always count on, have fun with, and excel in school with.”
But that’s not all. It also led to the creation of a new service-based organization pioneered by Adam and some other Delts.
Read more: Undergrad Pioneers New Service-Based Organization on Campus
Last month, The Boston Globe published an article with a pretty shocking headline… “The biggest threat facing middle-age men isn’t smoking or obesity. It’s loneliness.”
Work and family take precedence as we age, and maintaining friendships becomes more of an option than a necessity. The weekend trips, grabbing a beer after work, and homecoming weekend reunions fade away just gradually enough that we don’t realize it. Without strong friendships, men’s health suffers. According to the article, loneliness has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the progression of Alzheimer’s. One study found that it can be as much of a long-term risk factor as smoking.
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