"Joining Beta Zeta has provided my best friends and increased my academic success. I have had the opportunity
to serve as the LEAD chairman and Lieutenant Commander. ese positions have provided me with
leadership experiences that I would not have experienced elsewhere."
– Jake Copas '21, Lieutenant Commander
COMMITTING TO EXCELLENCE
Goal: Rock Chapter
Beta Zeta Chapter of Sigma Nu was the third fraternity to establish
its presence on Purdue's campus. e brothers of the active colony
are dedicated to rebuilding the legacy of our fraternity's predecessors.
e colony strives to excel academically, sustain a stronger GPA
comparatively to campus, maintain a membership competitive with
the campus IFC average, and ensure a functional, positive cash-flow
budget. With these goals, the chapter is focused on becoming a Rock
Chapter, one of the highest honors of a Sigma Nu chapter.
Impact
• Philanthropic Partner: Riley Children's Hospital
• Service Partners: Food Finders Food Bank and Columbian
Park Zoo
• Philanthropy: Nu Olympics to benefit the Special Olympics
Founded/
Returned
membership
gpa
2018
academic
year service
Hours
PhilanthroPic
$$
RAISED
cost per year
ifc/bz
1891
2017 42 3.08
880
(12 per member)
$4,880
2017-18
$1,950/$1,260
out-of-house
$9,528/$9,000
in-house
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