10/29/2025
For the first time Gamma Zeta has its own Educational Endowment where 100% of its distributions go to the Chapter. This was established through a gift from the will of Douglas A. Benson GZ 1032 who sadly passed away in 2023. Doug also made an additional gift to an existing Scholarship that bears his name that awards Members living in the Chapter House. In total, Doug gave 4 gifts to the University and Sigma Nu. Doug bled Sigma Nu and the University of Oregon. He was a staunch supporter of both in life and now in perpetuity through his gifts. They have the possibility to be transformative.
The Gamma Zeta Chapter Educational Fund was created with the gift from Douglas A. Benson (GZ 1032) who passed away on January 24th, 2023. Doug was a passionate philanthropist to many causes including Sigma Nu Fraternity and a Sigma Nu Gamma Zeta scholarship at the University of Oregon in his name. W...