Could a national database help combat Greek life issues? Penn State wants to find out
Penn State has been in the national spotlight for years over misconduct and tragedy in its Greek system. Now, the university aims to position itself as a leader on fraternity and sorority life reform. It’s implemented stricter rules after the hazing death of 19-year-old Beta Theta Pi pledge Timothy Piazza and supported anti-hazing legislation named […]
Alpha Delta Floor Fund Update- Almost Halfway There
We notified all Alumni a few months ago, through our electronic newsletter, and print mailing of Alpha Delta Data, that Chi Phi is Back! In response, 56 Brothers have made their gift toward the replacement of Alpha Delta’s 86-year-old hardwood floors (don’t you wish yours lasted that long)! Their names are listed HERE. We thank […]
Homecoming Draws Near- Join Your Chi Phi Brothers!
There’s more to Homecoming than the parade. There are many events you have to look forward to leading up to Homecoming Weekend. Right now, Homecoming is looking for alumni representatives from any campus for the Alumni Court, who will attend a court reception and have a feature in the parade, where they will be recognized […]
Football Season Draws Close- 10 Traditions
Top 10 Game Day Traditions We Love Coming to Happy Valley for a weekend of football festivities is truly one of the most exciting things anyone can experience. From waking up early in the morning for tailgating, to singing Sweet Caroline near the end of the fourth quarter. These simple traditions are what Penn State […]
How Penn State Greek Reforms Have Impacted State College Neighbors
Those Greek changes — spurred by the February 2017 hazing death of 19-year-old Beta Theta Pi pledge Timothy Piazza — mostly went into effect at the beginning of fall semester. The new measures include, among other efforts, university monitoring, deferred recruitment and social restrictions (which went into effect spring 2017), like no daylong parties. According […]
Possibility, Brotherhood and Life Saving Actions
Vogel pledged Chi Phi and was initiated in 1982. “I chose Chi Phi because I was comfortable there, but mostly because a number of my friends from East Halls joined, as well,” he explained. “…Having belonged to a fraternity with a house for home base certainly makes coming back to State College more like coming […]
Perched Upon A Pole- A Chi Phi Philanthropy Flashback
A not-so-perfect landing is a struggle to correct in the Tasmanian Yahoo during the Anchor Splash at the NAT in early December ’84 “We’re hard to stereotype at Chi Phi – You can be yourself and not have to fit into a mold.” President in 1985, Steve Stoicovy ’84, made this comment in the 1985 […]
Reminder: Active Brothers To Host Alumni Weekend – Fall 2018
During the upcoming fall semester, we will be holding an Alumni weekend. This will occur the weekend of our Homecoming football game which is October 13 and 14. We are still working on an exact schedule for the weekend, but our Alumni Relations Chair will give you further details when we have them. This should […]
Alpha Delta Actives Publish End-Of-Semester Newsletter- Check Out Their Accomplishments!
The young men of Chi Phi have been busy – and they can’t wait to share the news! Click HERE for their end of semester newsletter where you’ll find a Chapter report, senior spotlight, and our total raised for THON 2018 (hint, it was over $33,000 more than last year’s figure)!
You Never Get A Second Chance at a First Impression
Annual Fund Re-Established To Replace Kingdom’s 85-Year-Old Hardwood Floors By Kenneth Jacobsen AD ‘66 Wishing all the Alumni and Brothers of the Alpha Delta chapter of Chi Phi a happy and prosperous year! I have always heard that you never get a second chance to make a first impression and this is certainly true when […]