Category Archives: Beta Theta Pi

April 19, 1995 – Fraternity and Sorority Members Who Perished in the Bombing of the Murrah Federal Building

April 19, 1995 started off as an ordinary day for the residents of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is etched in the minds of all who were touched by the events of the day or those who watched on television, listened … Continue reading

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On the Eighth Day of the Eighth Month – Francis H. Sisson, Beta Theta Pi

On August 8, 1839, eight young men established Beta Theta Pi, the first men’s fraternity founded west of the Allegheny Mountains. The men, “of ever honored memory” were John Reily Knox, Michael Clarkson Ryan, David Linton, Samuel Taylor Marshall, James George Smith, Charles Henry … Continue reading

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Hazing Has No Place in Fraternity and Sorority Life

Hazing has absolutely, positively no place in fraternity and sorority life. It is antithetical to everything brotherhood and sisterhood has to offer and any member who takes part in hazing needs to be dismissed from their respective GLO. One of … Continue reading

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A Beta Beau, Circa 1870s

A young woman with wistful eyes. Who was she? Whatever became of her? Did she become a Beta wife? I do not know is the answer to those questions. But for a time, this picture indicates she had a beau … Continue reading

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Honoring Memories on Memorial Day

I am grateful for the men and women who have served our country and today I honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “Of ever honored memory,” a phrase used by Beta Theta Pi, is one that runs through my … Continue reading

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“We Walk By Faith And Not By Sight” – Saying Goodbye To Barbara Pierce Bush

I’ve been out of touch this weekend. It was spent in Lawrence, Kansas on a quick visit with family and old friends and some new ones, too. I celebrated Pi Beta Phi Founders’ Day with the University of Kansas chapter. … Continue reading

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Dillon H. Payne, Beta Theta Pi, and His Role in P.E.O.’s History

On January 21, 1869, seven young women, students at Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, founded P.E.O. In the early years, they called it a Society and then, later, a Sisterhood. I’ve written about this before, but it is … Continue reading

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On MLK Day, Monday News and Notes

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  In honor of his non-violent campaign against racism, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It is also the day upon … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Good Work of GLO Members!

Happy 2018! My resolution is to keep telling the stories of GLO members. Today’s post highlights some of the social media posts of the last week. Condolences to the family of Zackari Parrish, the Douglas County, Colorado, deputy who was killed on … Continue reading

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Beta, Pi Phi, and P.E.O.

My life has been lived east of the Mississippi, the last half of it just miles from the river. When we first moved to Illinois, it was odd to tell people that we were five hours from Chicago, the only … Continue reading

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