PENN ALUMNI WEEKEND 2022
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Pictured: Charles Schliebs, Rich Sussman, Paul Zaentz The University of Pennsylvania Alumni Weekend festivities were held in-person from May 13-16, 2022. In attendance to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their graduation from Penn were Paul Zaentz, Rich Sussman, Rich Myers, Charles Schliebs, and Don “Manny” Horowitz, all Beta Pi ’69 and Penn ’72. Nearly 100 […]
MATT KLAPPER AT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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Photo Credit: Business Insider Matt Klapper, Beta Pi ’02, has assumed a powerful position in Washington, D.C., as Chief of Staff to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General. Matt started his political career in high school where he first met and befriended Cory Booker, then a Newark, New Jersey, City Councilman. Starting as an aide […]
Say hello to the new give year!
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This year, brother after brother answered the of question of why it is important to give back to Pi Kappa Alpha and said it was because of how much the fraternity changed their life. PiKA gave them leadership skills and friendships that have weathered life’s ups and downs. Together, our gifts can make sure that the […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
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Check out all the alumni news and updates for September! Annual New York City Faux Founders Day Event The annual New York City Faux Founders Day 2023 get-together with other Beta Pi brothers for drinks and conversation, organized by Parker Weil ’85, is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023. This year’s event had a […]
SCOTT A. MACKLER 5K RUN/WALK IS SCHEDULED
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For the last two years, COVID restrictions would not allow in-person participation in the Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Mackler 5K) that is now scheduled on Sunday, November 13, 2022, 12:30pm, at Temple Beth El, 301 Possum Park Road, Newark, Delaware. All proceeds and donations of the Mackler 5K are given to The […]
A PERSONAL LETTER FROM LINDA HERMAN
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Linda Herman, wife of Jerry Herman, Beta Pi ’72, sponsors the Hermanators, a team of bicyclists riding in the New England Parkinson’s Ride to raise money for Parkinson’s research. One of those affected by Parkinson’s disease is Jerry, a loyal and active member of Beta Pi since his initiation 50 years ago. Of note, Jerry […]
VINNIE LIU DEVELOPS LANDMARK CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM
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Photo Credit: www.bishopfox.com/authors/vincent-liu Vinnie Liu, Beta Pi ’01, is co-founder and CEO of Bishop Fox, the largest private professional services firm focused on offensive security testing of computer programs. “Offensive security” means that his firm takes proactive steps to ensure that his clients’ cyber systems are safe and secure. Developing and utilizing the company’s award-winning […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
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Annual New York City Faux Founders Day Event The annual New York City Faux Founders Day 2023 get-together with other Beta Pi brothers for drinks and conversation, organized by Parker Weil ’85, is scheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023. This year’s event had a large turnout even though some COVID protocols were still in effect. […]
BETA PI MEMORIES
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(Photo credit: www.zaentz.com) Paul Zaentz, Beta Pi ’69, is part owner and executive for Fantasy Films/The Zaentz Company that made three movies earning Oscars for Best Film: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Amadeus, and The English Patient. During his life, he has had to make many difficult and important decisions. Joining Pi Kappa Alpha […]
WHY JOIN PI KAPPA ALPHA?
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The first question that a prospective new member should ask is whether joining a fraternity is the correct and intelligent thing to do. What are the benefits to be derived from the fraternity experience? The NIC (North American Interfraternity Conference), a trade group that represents 66 national fraternities, including Pi Kappa Alpha, with more […]