Pi Kappa Alpha - Purdue University

S T R E N G T H E N I N G O U R B R O T H E R H O O D Over the past year, Beta Phi Chapter has significantly expanded its campus presence, excelling in IFC/FSCL relations, recruitment, and philanthropy. Under the guidance of Michael Bobber '25 and Ethan Jost '26, our Chapter welcomed over 60 new members, many of whom have quickly assumed leadership roles. Four of these members now hold key positions on the executive board, including treasurer, external vice president, vice president of communications, and vice president of membership. Others have taken on vital cabinet roles, such as the innovations team and the professional development committee. To support this influx of new members, we've established committees focused on strengthening alumni connections and enhancing professional development. Internal Vice President Hayden Hohman '26 is spearheading initiatives to connect brothers with alumni for industry insights and advice on securing internships and research opportunities. If any alumnus is interested in helping, reach out to him at hbhohman@gmail.com. A C A D E M I C E X C E L L E N C E This past semester, Beta Phi emerged as a leader in academics, achieving a 3.21 term GPA and a 3.24 cumulative GPA. This improvement is largely due to the dedication of Academic Chairman Leo Zheng '26, who organized and led weekly study sessions for the brothers. Our academic success has also led to increased internship opportunities, with members being recruited by prestigious companies such as Toyota, ADM, Dell, and Boeing. We also had the pleasure of seeing 28 of our brothers graduate this past spring. We look forward to the impact they will make in the world going forward and wish them the best in their new journey! P H I L A N T H R O P Y A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E Our Chapter's commitment to philanthropy and community service saw remarkable growth last year, earning us high regard from Purdue University and the West Lafayette community. We raised over $4,000 this spring, a significant increase from the previous year's total of $0. This achievement, driven by the hard work of Hayden Hohman '26 and Jake Taylor '25, has enhanced our reputation among Greek organizations and university faculty. Additionally, we saw a substantial rise in service hours, with brothers completing over 500 hours of community service under the supervision of Community Service Chairmen Jack Rider '26 and John Scott '26. This far exceeded the contributions of many other campus organizations. Overall, Beta Phi made tremendous strides last year, solidifying our position as one of the most influential Chapters on Purdue's campus. Fraternally, Stephen Sinning '26 Chapter President A C A D E M I C A N D P H I L A N T H R O P I C S U C C E S S Consistently Improving Beta Phi Pikes take spring 2024 graduation pictures under Purdue Arch. Brothers Kyle Quinn '26, Tim Malatia '27, Dan Tennett '26, and Aidan Cousseau '27 fishing in Europe during a study abroad trip this summer. Brothers from fraternities across campus wait their turn to play in the Pike X Beta dye tournament to support Riley Children's Hospital. Pikes participate in the Pike Polar Plunge, a newly introduced philanthropy event that donates all proceeds to the Lafayette Urban Ministry to help clothe families in need.

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