Q & A with Nigel Manick
Nigel Manick (University of California–Riverside, 2003) is a former chapter president who served previously as chapter advisor for Theta Lambda Chapter at UC-Riverside for eight years. He was Western Pacific Division president from 2017 to 2019. After a relocation to Cleveland, he became chapter advisor for Zeta Chapter at Case Western Reserve University and a division vice president.
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED AS A FRATERNITY VOLUNTEER?
As an undergraduate, I always knew I wanted to give back to the Fraternity. I always appreciated alumni who were willing to sacrifice their time and dedicate their talent to helping the men in my chapter succeed. Initially, I hoped to serve as a mentor or facilitate at a session or two at a division conference. After graduation, I reached out to Matt Nelson (University of California-Riverside, 1995), who was Theta Lambda’s chapter advisor and in 2004, I joined the team as assistant advisor.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO VOLUNTEER?
The opportunity to provide mentorship and coaching to undergraduate men who are looking to better themselves, the people around them and the community. I truly believe the Fraternity provides opportunities for men to become better men and that starts with volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to working with our undergraduate chapters.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO AN ALUMNUS WHO HADN’T PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING?
Think about the experience you had as an undergraduate member of the Fraternity. Not just the good times you had with your brothers, but also the challenging times that resulted in disagreements and hurt feelings and how you navigated tough situations. Your undergraduate experience helped to shape you into the person you are today. If volunteering your time and talent can help ensure that future members have the opportunity to have a similar experience (or a better one), you owe it to our younger brothers and the Fraternity.
WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE TAKING ON A NEW ROLE IN A NEW LOCATION?
Fun. Interesting. Challenging. I never pictured myself being an advisor for a chapter outside of the West Pac, but I am very grateful to have the opportunity to do so. Working with Zeta Chapter has been amazing.