Delta Kappa Epsilon

Maryland tailgate in its early stages

We are continuing to attract new believers to the Alumni Tailgate.

A full list of attendees is forthcoming, but we did see Jerry Bryant, Chuck Bradley (Winter ‘76) and Charlie Webb (Spring ‘85) among others, plus an awful lot of active brothers including all 10 Fall ‘08 pledges. Impressive. And, the Hokies might even have an offense. Things are looking up.

On that note we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve come up with a real reason to come to the Duke game on November 22:

THE ANNUAL DKE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING
AND OPEN HOUSE

Second Annual Alumni Open House
12:00-1:30pm at the DKE House. See the completely finished attic renovations in person at noon, then stay for…

The Alumni of the Sigma Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon, Inc.
Annual Meeting (both fun AND required by law!)
1:30-2:00pm. Ask demanding questions of your alumni board. Then join us for the grand old tradition that is the DKE House-Lane Stadium Stumble to…

The Duke Alumni Tailgate
2:30pm until kickoff at 5:30. (Yes, Duke really is a night game!!)

Mark your calendars.

The Hall brothers, active and alumni

We are nearing completion of the next phase of renovation work, adding three rooms, a sitting area and a bathroom to the attic level of the DKE House.

Renovations also included installation of a new staircase, HVAC systems for the 2nd and attic levels, a fire sprinkler system for the entire house, replacement doors and windows and structural repairs.

Check out the photos below!

Many thanks to Dan Johnson (Spring ‘74) for steering the fraternity through this major project!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19: We are arranging an Open House/Alumni Association Gathering before and after the VT football Spring Game.

We will be showing off the completed attic and second floor renovations. The contractor and architect will be present along with the House Committee members to give tours and answer questions.

Please take the time to visit for some refreshments, to view the renovation progress and see brothers. Families are welcome. We had a large turnout for the Alumni Meeting last fall and hope to repeat it!

Work on the attic renovations continues… as of this week the attic framing is nearly complete and HVAC system installation continues. See the below photos to get a sense of the scale of this project. It’s easily the most substantial construction work the house has seen in years and we’re excited to move forward with it.

However, our ability to continue is subject to your financial support – after completion of framing and HVAC work we must stop until fundraising catches up with spending. Please consider supporting this needed work with a generous donation.

Photos from September 29:

View architectural plans

Reconfiguration of the second level bedrooms is now complete, much to residents’ relief. Both driveway-side bedrooms received new closets and wall and ceiling work. The second level hallway has new recessed lighting and the removal of the former paddle room wall is complete, substantially opening up the space. The second level bathroom renovation is complete, with new walls and ceilings, new tile flooring, a new window and a new sink, shower and toilet.

The new staircase to the attic level is now roughed-in and the attic subflooring work is complete. Attic walls are now framed and HVAC system installation began this past week. Following this work we will have to put the project on hold until fundraising catches up – please send in your donations!

Check out these photos from 15 September:

Check back soon for more photos.

We are underway on the first phase of DKE House interior renovations! We received the building permit for the interior construction on July 5th and began demolition work the next day.

Our plan is to do the second floor bathroom remodeling as well as other renovations on the second floor, install the permanent access to the attic level and complete the demolition/clearing of old rooms on the attic level.

Have a look at photos of demolition and construction in progress:

This phase of the work is expected to be completed in August.