’76 Beta Pi Pledge Class Holds 50th Reunion Zoom
By Mitch Karig Fifty years and a day after their initiation, brothers from Beta Pi’s 1976 pledge class reunited on Zoom for two hours of catching up on each other’s lives and reminiscing about Beta Pi, Penn, and Quaker triumphs. Twelve brothers participated – Jim Field, Steve Hill, Mitch Karig, Mark Lopatin, David Meyer, Lenny […]
ANNUAL REPORT 2025 OF PI KAPPA ALPHA
The Pi Kappa Alpha Annual Report has been released. It has been self-described by Pi Kappa Alpha Inter/National Fraternity (Memphis) as a “Snapshot of Success”. Memphis has never been more financially stable and its achievements in fund-raising validate the national recognition given to its programs such as PIKE University and leadership conferences that existed prior […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Inaugural Howard Marks Endowed Professor is Named Howard Marks, Beta Pi ’64, co-founder and CEO of Oaktree Capital Management, has long been one of the University of Pennsylvania’s staunchest supporters. His generous donations to Penn include being the chief benefactor of the Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing, the Howard Marks Endowed Scholarships that […]
CHAPTER ETERNAL
It is with deep regret to report the passing of the following Beta Pi fraternity brothers into Chapter Eternal: As reported in the fall 2025 edition of Shield & Diamond magazine of Pi Kappa Alpha: Julian W. Friedman ‘64 As reported in the January/February 2026 issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette: Richard H. Close ‘63 Donald […]
ANNUAL NYC PI KAPPA ALPHA DINNER 2025
It was freezing weather, but 20 hardy Beta Pi alumni braved the cold to attend the Jeff Kaufman ’80 organized dinner on December 4, 2025, at the renowned Dock’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill on the lower East Side. Although this was the first time the event was held at Dock’s, Jeff was able to […]
FOUNDERS DAY 2026
Although Beta Pi is not active on Penn’s campus this year, there will be a Founders Day weekend celebration starting on Friday, April 10, 2026. As in prior years, Beta Pi alumni will have the opportunity to renew old friendships and enjoy memories of their college years. More than one conversation will begin with “Do […]
JEFF MARRAZZO ’97 IN PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE
For the third year in a row, Jeff Marrazzo, Beta Pi ’97, has been selected by Philadelphia magazine as one of the “150 Most Influential People in Philadelphia.” In the November 2025 issue, Philadelphia magazine has placed brother Marrazzo as #53 from the millions of persons living in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. This placement marks […]
JIM EUBANKS ’66 HOSTS “MINI REUNION”
Jim Eubanks, a 1966 initiate of Xi Chapter at the University of South Carolina, transferred to Wharton as a junior. After arriving at Penn, he embraced his new Beta Pi brothers and became an active member at the Chapter House then located at 3900 Locust Street. His senior year, he was chosen by his “new” […]
OUTRAGEOUS
Penn fraternity members have described a new rule, presently being enforced at Penn, limiting attendance at fraternity social events to 100 persons, as “outrageous.” For the purpose of this article, usage of the word “fraternity” shall include fraternities and sororities. A recent editorial appearing in The Daily Pennsylvanian describes reports that the Penn Administration is […]
TRUMP OFFERS A DEAL TO PENN
An Associated Press (AP) news release was published by Long Island’s Newsday newspaper on October 3, 2025. The headline read “Trump offers deal to 9 universities”. The AP summarizes the “deal” to be asking nine American Universities “to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money”. The […]