Brotherhood Spotlight
Ruben Gardener
Hello all! This is Jacob Hypke with this week's Brotherhood Spotlight is Ruben Gardener!
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Cincinnati
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Q: Why did you join LCA?
A: I joined Lambda Chi spring semester of Freshman year after my roommate Jacob Hypke brought me to a few events in the fall. I got to know some of the guys and made a genuine connection so when the opportunity to rush in spring came around I jumped on it.
Q: What is your favorite Lambda Chi Alpha memory so far?
A: My favorite Lambda Chi memory so far was probably my initiation. It was nice to officially join the brotherhood after knowing the guys for so long.
Q: What are you involved in on campus at Bradley?
A: I'm involved with the Bradley Ski Club and Rock Climbing Club, and I'm a member of Bradley's ASME chapter.
Q: What are your future goals and aspirations?
A: Most of my future goals are not career-based but experience based. At some point in my life, I would like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in its entirety and backpack in Southeast Asia. Career-wise I would like to get a job as a design engineer somewhere in the aerospace industry.
Q: What is something that makes you smile?
A: One thing that makes me smile is when I realize it's time to go to bed, I like to sleep quite a bit.
Q: What is your go-to karaoke song?
A: My go-to karaoke song has got to be Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody, as it's just such a classic.
Q: If you could choose one superpower to have, what would it be?
A: My superpower would definitely be the ability to read minds. Not sure why.