Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at the University of Kansas
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Alpha Nu Today T he undergraduate members of Alpha Nu are no strangers to success—in the classroom, on campus and in the community, or on the playing field. While there may be some differences in today's chapter compared to the one you knew, the traditions of our chapter live on. There has been an unbroken chain of Betas at Kansas since 1873. Alpha Nu has positioned itself as a role model not only at KU, but within the entire national Greek system, and you can rightly feel proud of the legacy that carries on since your undergraduate days. aCaDEmiCS Beta has taken first place among all fraternities in academics 19 of the last 20 semesters. Spring 2016 3.49 chapter GPA, all-fraternity average 3.12 Fall 2015 3.44 chapter GPA, all-fraternity average 3.11 Spring 2015 3.45 chapter GPA, all-fraternity average 3.07 rECEnT CamPuS LEaDErShiP • Five Interfraternity Council members, including directors of scholarship, public relations, and leadership and member development • 20 members in the Business School Honors or Leadership Programs • Three members on the Rock Chalk Revue advisory board • Three members on Student Senate • Six members of the Freshman Leadership Council • Two members of the KU Men's Glee Club • Student Body president • Interfraternity Council justice aThLETiCS The chapter has won nine of the last 12 all-sports championship trophies. PhiLanThroPy anD voLunTEEriSm • Alternative Breaks (winter and spring) • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Jubilee Café Planning for the Future O ver the last two years, a group of Alpha Nu alumni has worked together to identify the needs for Beta to remain the preeminent fraternity at the University of Kansas. Throughout these discussions, three critical areas were identified: housing, scholarship, and long-term economic viability. houSinG The Beta experience is more than the bricks and mortar of the chapter house, but the facility is important and significant to chapter life, as well as a proud symbol of our shared values, storied history, and future aspirations. modernization Our house has served Alpha Nu well for more than a century; however, the last significant renovation was 25 years ago. Additionally, in recent years, the average size of the incoming pledge class has increased to 25 members, making it more important to effectively utilize the space in the house. The house needs to be renovated and updated to meet the demands of the modern student, who lives, socializes, and studies very differently. If our chapter is going to remain the best, 1425 Tennessee should also be the best facility. rising Competition The University of Kansas Greek community has been traditionally one of the strongest in the country. Today, it is more competitive than ever. Many chapters have made substantial capital improvements in recent years. Delta Chi, Delta Upsilon, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, and Sigma Chi are just a few of the chapters that have made recent facility upgrades—and several more are planning such enhancements. value Today, students and their parents expect more in return for their housing dollars. University living units now offer luxury options like individual kitchens, two-person bathrooms, and cleaning services. Additionally, apartment complexes, both on and off campus, offer personal space, privacy, parking, and luxury amenities. While we have no intention of providing all of these amenities, we can provide an excellent product that students enjoy and appreciate. • Natural Ties • Boys Hope Girls Hope • Tom Strong 5K