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t's impossible to provide an update from the Home Association without mentioning the
current circumstances. Purdue University announced on March 10 that it would move to
online-only classes starting March 23 and has consistently encouraged students to return home,
including announcing a $750 credit to those students that agreed to move out of the residence
halls by March 30. The Home Association Board has attempted to match Purdue University's
communications, and I contacted brothers and their parents on March 21, announcing that the
Chapter House would close effective April 1, and we would endeavor to provide the same credit
to our members as Purdue University was providing.
There are many unknowns at this time, including whether such credit is financially feasible,
but the board remains committed to making responsible decisions in a timely manner, that
prioritize the health and safety of the brothers we are charged with, which led to our decision
to close the Chapter House. We understand that this is not an ideal ending to this academic
year, but history tells us that the world will keep turning and, right or wrong, our decision will
be judged. In the end, we wanted to be judged for a decision that prioritized our brothers over
the financial repercussions of closing the house early.
Fraternally,
Matthew Folz, Theta Omicron '07, Home Association President
matthew.r.folz@gmail.com
Home Association Navigates
Housing Changes in Midst
of Coronavirus Outbreak
Alumni News
Harvey Gerry '78 is retiring after 30 years
with the DoD Education Activity (school
system for the children of U.S. service
members stationed overseas); 20 of those in
Germany as the chief of staff/deputy director.
He now lives in Charlottesville, Va. Email:
harv.gerry@gmail.com
Mark Your
Calendar
OCTOBER 10
Beta Phi Alumni Reunion
OCTOBER 31
Homecoming
FALL 2022
Beta Phi Centennial Celebration
during Homecoming
Stay tuned to Facebook and our alumni website
for more details as we get closer to the events.
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eta Phi Chapter needs your help
spotlighting brothers in future issues of
Candlelight. Do you know a Purdue Pike who's
making a difference in the world during the
coronavirus pandemic? Are you one of them?
We want to hear from you!
Tell us stories about healthcare heroes, men
handling crisis management, brothers who
are involved with nonprofit or volunteer
organizations that are community lifelines—any
brothers with purpose who we should feature
in a future Beta Chi Chapter publication. Let's
shine some light on our courageous brothers.
Please send submissions to alehr@
penningtonco.com.
Thank you for staying connected with Beta Phi
Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. We appreciate your
support and encourage you to reach out to your
brothers during this time of uncertainty.
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