THE BROTHERHOOD ENDURES, AN EVERLASTING BOND
Bruce Robertson, Beta Pi ’82, created this poem, with the help of ChatGPT, in recognition of the response of so many PiKA brothers, in their combined desire and actions, to rid Penn of the Liz Magill administration that made the University of Pennsylvania a national disgrace. In the halls of brotherhood, a story unfolds, Of […]
LIGHTING UP AND BONDING ON THE INTERNET
It started when former Penn President Liz Magill permitted Palestinian student organizations to organize a “literature festival” on campus that any reasonably-thinking person knew would be a platform for antisemitic speech. That’s when the antisemitic incidents on campus began, including bomb threats at Hillel House and Chabad. It was exacerbated when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel […]
SCOTT A. MACKLER MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK
Despite a beautiful day for exercise, the Scott Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk fell slightly short of expectations for this annual event that is now in its 23rd year. On November 5, 2023, a smaller than usual turn-out enthusiastically completed the course in this event to defeat ALS. ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is better known as […]
FOUNDERS DAY 2024 INFORMATION
A personal message from Joel Catania, Beta Pi ’71, Beta Pi Alumni Association Treasurer: Brothers: Our annual Founders’ Day dinner will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 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 […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Annual New York City Faux Founders Day Event The Annual New York City Faux Founders Day 2024 get-together with other Beta Pi brothers for drinks and conversation, organized by Parker Weil ’85, is scheduled for 6:00pm, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Olde City Cheesesteak & Brew, 66 Madison Avenue, New York City. Save the date. […]
ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY BETA PI DINNER FOR 2023
On December 6, 2023, Jeff Kaufman, Beta Pi ’80, hosted an annual cocktail party and dinner for 23 Beta Pi alumni at the Redeye Grill in Manhattan. Once again, the Redeye Grill provided Beta Pi with the premier location within the restaurant for the occasion. In the front room, featuring a full-glass wall for viewing, […]
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 November/December issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette: Ralph B. Richardson ‘50 Steven M. Stoll ‘86 We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families, friends, and loved ones of our […]
ALUMNI NEWS AND UPDATES
Founders Day 2024 Date is Set The Beta Pi Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Founders Day 2024 is set for March 23, 2024. Once again, the occasion will be celebrated at the University Sheraton Hotel. The alumni association meeting and the meeting of the Alpha Phi Delta Housing Corp. will be scheduled at […]
ALAN G. MNUCHIN, WALL STREET INVESTMENT EXPERT
Alan G. Mnuchin, Beta Pi ’79, has become a valued asset as a financial advisor for new and old firms. Brother Mnuchin, brother to former United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, has proven to be a successful and influential investor and deal-maker on Wall Street. Using the knowledge and wisdom he obtained from […]
PIKE NOW CHAPTER CHALLENGE 2023
In what has now become an annual fundraising event, organized by Pi Kappa Alpha Inter/National Fraternity (PiKA Memphis), the PIKE Now Chapter Challenge (PIKE Now) for 2023 has come to a close with a record amount of dollar donations. PIKE Now was initially created in 2020 as a fundraising event to deal with the negative […]