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Lawrence Tech student selected for prestigious study abroad leadership program

Architecture and Design, Study Abroad
May 24, 2024

SOUTHFIELD—Officials at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity announced that Logan Caruso, a rising senior architecture student at Lawrence Technological University, has been selected for a prestigious study abroad program in Greece this summer.

The Tragos Quest to Greece is a 10-day journey with a select group of undergraduate members of Sigma Phi Epsilon from across the country, accompanied by alumni mentors and university faculty.

Fraternity officials said the experience changes the way brothers view the world, their Fraternity, and themselves through the study of how Greek philosophy, governance, and the arts continues to influence everyday life. Quest Scholars receive an experience unmatched in the fraternity world as they visit ancient historical sites such as Athens, Delphi, Nauplion and Olympia and walk the very streets where the great minds of Socrates and Aristotle taught.

Caruso was selected as one of 17 undergraduate members of the fraternity from a pool of over 13,000 members.

Caruso this fall will enter his senior year in LTU’s direct entry Master of Architecture program. Maintaining a 3.9 GPA, he is also president of the LTU chapter of his fraternity, SigEp Michigan Theta, and was vice president of finance for LTU Student Government for the 2023-24 academic year.

He described himself as “incredibly passionate about the ideals behind the trip,” and that he is “humbled to be included in the accomplished group who was selected to attend this year’s quest to Greece.”

“Sigma Phi Epsilon has given me some truly incredible opportunities, and I owe a great deal of the man I am today to the principles that SigEp has impressed upon me,” Caruso said. “I am incredibly excited to embark on this journey, and learn how I can use this experience to better understand the philosophies that guide the fraternity, as well as understanding my own philosophies on a deeper level.”

Each participant prepares for the trip by reading books and selections as part of a curriculum that covers ancient Greek philosophy and culture. During the Quest, scholars discuss the Socratic method of teaching in the Agora where Socrates taught, hold athletic competitions in the original Olympic stadium and study the fraternity’s ritual in Delphi. Learning continues in Greece with daily discussions based on scholarly readings and personal experiences. Discussions are designed to challenge each scholar along his journey of introspection and transformation.

“The program provides an opportunity for self-discovery,” said SigEp CEO Brian Warren. “It challenges participants to see the world through a different lens and return to their respective campuses ready to leave a lasting and positive legacy.”

The trip is funded by a grant from the SigEp Educational Foundation, which raises money for SigEp’s industry-leading local and national leadership programs. This experience is made possible through the generosity of SigEp alumnus William G. Tragos and his wife Lilli, and all of SigEp’s donors. Tragos is co-founder of the TBWA worldwide advertising agency and a former Grand Chapter President of the fraternity.

Sigma Phi Epsilon provides leadership and development programs for 13,000 undergraduates on nearly 200 college campuses across the United States. Established in 1901, its mission is “Building Balanced Leaders for the World’s Communities,” which is achieved through a continuous member development program focused on academic achievement, healthy lifestyle choices, and leadership development.

Lawrence Technological University is one of only 13 private, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932 and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU as part of its growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report list it in the top tier of the best Midwest colleges. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.

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