Beta Chi Chapter | FOUNDED 1868

The Beta Chi Chapter is proud to annouce their pledge class for Spring 2010. Each person exemplifies S.L.A.G. (Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, Gentlemen) and is excited to start learning about the history of Pike and begin to get involved. The pledge class includes the following:

-Luis Guitart

-Parker Hanson

-Joseph Roth

-Habib Salama

-Garrett Schaefer

-Bobby Thoits

-Brent Williams

Every person shows promise for the future of the fraternity and we are proud to soon have them become a initiated member of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Pike University serves as a teaching tool to the over 200 international chapters of Pi Kappa Alpha. The Beta Chi Chapter sent 14 members to this event just outside of Chicago during the weekend of February 27. The members learned a variety of information about building an award-winning chapter. These events help to push our chapter in the direction an award-winning chapter that benefits our community and university. This event also served as a brotherhood event, in which members were able to hang out with each other the entire weekend.

The Beta Chi Chapter celebrated Founder's Day with the alumni on February 27, 2010. A few of the undergraduates enjoyed a dinner at Jax's Cafe and social time with some of the members of the Twin Cities Alumni Association (TCAA). Topics discussed included events to get more alumni involved and creating a smoother transition from active member to alumni. The alumni have helped the chapter in numerous ways; we would not be at the point we are if it wasn't for our alumni.

March 1 marks the 142 anniversary of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Since the chapter received their charter on Novermeber 7, 2008, the chapter has been working closely with them to increase alumni involvement to create a solid alumni base around the Twin Cities. The chapter hosts barbeques, poker events and more for the alumni in addition to the events TCAA hosts for the alumni throughout the year.