ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY BETA PI DINNER FOR 2022
December Dinner. The annual Beta Pi dinner, organized by Jeff Kaufman ’80, took place at Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City on December 15, 2022. COVID cautions, the weather, and the proximity to the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays, limited attendance to 16 hardy brothers who fought the cold and rain, including Greg Sembler […]
STEVE ROBINSON ’77: STORIES THAT CAN’T BE REPEATED
When looking back on his decision to pledge Pi Kappa Alpha, Steve Robinson ’77 is open and honest about the fraternity’s top distinguishing characteristic: “The best test files on campus.” Certainly, any applicable statute of limitations has long since expired. He is a little more tight-lipped, however, on the subject of tall tales and wild […]
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 summer 2022 issue of Shield & Diamond magazine: Steven Sterbach ‘78 As reported in the summer 2022 issue of Shield & Diamond magazine: Louis Villaume ’51 As reported in the autumn 2022 […]
SHIELD & DIAMOND GIVES RECOGNITION TO BETA PI BROTHERS
Photo: Pi Kappa Alpha The winter 2022 issue of Shield & Diamond magazine thanks many Beta Pi brothers for their loyalty and generosity to Pi Kappa Alpha. Mitchell Goldsmith ’72 is mentioned for having joined the Lily of the Valley Society, a designation awarded to those whose cumulative gifts to PiKA total $2,500 -$4,999. Mitchell […]
CHAPTER ETERNAL – DONALD R. SCHREIBER, BETA PI ‘47
Photo: Farragut At Beta Pi’s Founders Day Dinner 2022, a special award was presented to Don Schreiber, Beta Pi ’47, acknowledging his 75 years as a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. It is with deep regret to report that Don, a fixture at Pi Kappa Alpha for 75 years as a brother, mentor, life-long friend, […]
ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY FAUX FOUNDERS DAY EVENT
Photo: Olde City 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 9, 2023, at Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The venue is located at 66 Madison Avenue (near 27th […]
FOUNDERS DAY 2023
A personal message from Joel Catania ‘71, Treasurer, Beta Pi Alumni Association: Our annual Founders Day dinner will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel (3549 Chestnut Street). The event will begin with a cocktail hour (cash bar) at 6:00PM followed by a buffet dinner beginning at 7:00PM. The charge […]
PENN HOUSING POLICY IS “BAD NEWS” FOR FRATERNITIES
The Penn housing policy that sophomores may not live in fraternity houses has already begun to negatively affect the ability of fraternities to survive at the University of Pennsylvania. One year after the policy was implemented, occupancy at fraternity houses is down significantly. It is reported that some fraternity chapter houses have temporarily […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Annual Beta Pi Dinner Scheduled The Annual Beta Pi dinner organized by Jeff Kaufman, Beta Pi ’80, has been scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:30pm, at Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse, 219 East 44th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Ave), telephone number 212 682-5678. The cost will be $115/person without alcohol. Coffee […]
PAUL TOWNSEND HOSTS LEGAL PODCASTS
Photo Credit: Robert C. Gottlieb & Associates Paul Townsend, Beta Pi ’04, is the creator and host of the popular legal podcast In Summation, The Final Word. This podcast can be accessed at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Listen Notes and where ever else you can get podcasts. In Summation, The Final Word reports on […]