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LTU student selected for study-abroad leadership program

Study Abroad
April 18, 2023

SOUTHFIELD–Lawrence Technological University student Mason Doll has been selected for a study-abroad program in Greece through the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

The Tragos Quest to Greece program is a 10-day journey with fellow undergraduate members of Sigma Phi Epsilon from across the country, accompanied by alumni mentors and university faculty. The experience focuses on changing the way Sigma Phi Epsilon members view the world, their fraternity, and themselves, through the study of how Greek philosophy, governance, and the arts has and continues to influence everyday life.

Quest Scholars visit ancient historical sites such as Athens, Delphi, Nauplion, and Olympia and walk the same streets where great minds such as Socrates and Aristotle taught. The trip runs from June 22 to July 2.

Doll was selected as one of 18 undergraduate members of the fraternity for the trip from a pool of over 13,000.

Doll, a junior from Ohio, is studying toward LTU’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management, and maintains a 4.0 GPA. He said he feels blessed to be selected for this program and honored to represent his brothers on this trip. “SigEp has helped me to grow within so many areas of my life, and this opportunity is one I know will have a large impact on me,” Doll said. “I am excited to learn more about the origins of fraternal life and about the values established so long ago that we still hold today.”

Each participant prepares for the trip by reading books and assorted selections as part of a curriculum about 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 after learning about the Mysteries of Eleusis. The learning continues overseas 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 Brain 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 various local and national leadership programs. This experience is made possible in part through the generosity of SigEp alumnus William G. Tragos and his wife Lilli. Tragos is a co-founder of the New York City-based global advertising agency TBWA and a former Grand Chapter President of the fraternity.

Sigma Phi Epsilon has outstanding leadership and development programs for the 13,000 undergraduates on 200 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. The fraternity currently maintains a 3.2 national GPA. More about the LTU chapter at http://ltusigep.com/www.sigep.org

Lawrence Technological University, www.ltu.edu, 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. 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 lists it in the top tier of best in the 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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