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Beta Kappa Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Colorado

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The next 110 Years W e have the unique ability, as graduate brothers, to shape the future of Beta Kappa—a future in which we can all be proud. If we wish for Phi Gamma Delta to maintain a strong, unbroken presence on CU's campus, we must ensure that we are providing a safe, modern, and permanent facility for members to thrive. Now is the appropriate time to secure Phi Gam's permanent future at CU. 1930 During the 1930s, a diamond-shaped chapter room was constructed on the southern end of the chapter house, so when facing the house from the street, it made the le end appear triangular. at room was only used for formal meetings. 1969 Beta Kappa lost its charter at the height of the Vietnam War protests, civil rights protests, and social turmoil of the 1960s, and the chapter house was sold. e property was purchased by the Evans Scholars and remains in their possession. e diamond- shaped addition was eventually demolished and made into standard rectangular-shaped rooms in approximately 2016. 1976 Beta Kappa was rechartered and initially located at 788 19th St., on the corner of 19th Street and Cascade Avenue. 1978 Phi Gamma Delta purchased the former Sigma Chi house, which stood on the corner of 17th Street and Aurora Avenue at 1715 Aurora Ave. e FIJI chapter house was the only fraternity house in the Rocky Mountain region with a swimming pool, basketball court, and sand volleyball court. 2005 FIJI le campus for the last time, and the chapter house at 1715 Aurora Ave. was eventually sold, torn down, and replaced by apartments and Acacia Fraternity in 2015. 2018 Phi Gamma Delta made a triumphant return to CU's campus in February 2018 and successfully rechartered in November 2019. Beta Kappa currently occupies 1114 12th St., off 12th and College Avenue. 2

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