Chet Rohn, I’45, Recognized at Wisconsin Game (from the P&G 2018 updated with Podcast)

CHESTER “CHET” ROHN, I’45, WORLD WAR II veteran who served in the 56th Armored Engineers Battalion of the 11th Armored Division, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Patton’s Army, was honored on September 15th at Wisconsin’s Camp Randall Stadium. The occasion was the football clash between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Brigham … Read more

Lodge Improvements & Renovations

Third Floor Renovation completed in 2018: Repainted the common area walls on the third floor and the stairwell to the basement Repainted the bar-room walls and ceiling Completely renovated the third-floor bathrooms: new tile, plumbing fixtures, lights, etc. Installed hydronic radiant flooring throughout the third floor. Each bathroom and room have separate thermostats. Repaired and repainted … Read more

Historical Archival Project

As we developed and redesigned the website, it came to our attention that we needed to archive and digitize our history of photographs. The 2-year project will include the following: Inventory list of all photographs (framed and unframed) The unframed and loose photographs will be boxed up and stored in a fireproof, low humidity, and … Read more

Lodge Lake Front Erosion

ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON OF THE 2018 NATIONAL CONVENTION, at the end of the Spencer Leadership Institute for undergraduates and alumni, the delegates were presented, by University Professor Chin H. Wu, on severe erosion along the Lake Mendota shoreline at the Lodge and the question of what is required to stabilize and revitalize the area. (1) Is … Read more

New Dining and Living Room Furniture

The new furniture has arrived at the Lodge. We purchased 14 new leather lounge chairs for the living room for more seating capacity and tables and chairs for the dining room. After years of no sit-down meals for our Brothers, we have begun to serve dinners again at the Lodge. The new tables and chairs … Read more