Beta Theta Pi - Oklahoma State University

NEWS Big Red Island Beta Theta Pi at Oklahoma State University / Fall 2014 W ith the ever-increasing cost of a college education, it is becoming more difficult for our children to attend college. In 2010, Oklahoma State University announced a campaign to raise $1 billion and committed $500 million to enhance scholarships. T. Boone Pickens challenged each of us by creating the Pickens Legacy Scholarship Match and committed $100 million as a challenge grant. This challenge has the ability to change the future by reducing the cost of a college education for our future generations. OSU Betas accepted T. Boone's challenge, and to date we have raised $95,675 for active and future Betas at OSU. Because of the generosity of alumni and friends, the Beta Theta Pi Gamma Lambda Chapter Scholarship Fund will award $7,348 in scholarships to our members this fall. The Beta Scholarship Fund at OSU can make a difference in families' lives by making the escalating cost of college more affordable. A huge thank-you goes to all those who contributed. Your gifts will help ensure the success of Gamma Lambda Beta for generations to come. If you would like to make a donation to the Beta Theta Pi Gamma Lambda Chapter Scholarship Fund, donations can be made payable to the Beta Theta Pi Gamma Lambda Chapter Scholarship Fund and mailed to OSU Foundation, 400 S. Monroe, Stillwater, OK 74074. In _kai_, Beta Theta Pi Building Corporation GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER STEPS UP TO MEET SCHOLARSHIP MATCH SucceSSful SemeSter underway at Gamma lambda G amma Lambda has begun the semester on the right note once again! Beta Welcomes 46 New Members The recruitment team was able to sign the most distinguished pledge class on campus. Each new member is a former leader, athlete, or scholar at their respective secondary schools. We're excited to see these 46 young men learn about Beta's distinguished history and traditions. Chapter Sets Sights on Top Honors This fall, Beta is on track to place first once again in grades and intramurals. With the addition of the new pledge class, we also have a strong possibility of placing first in campus involvement. The newest members, in addition to our always hard- working brothers, prove their dedication to keeping Beta on top at OSU. Whether through teamwork or academics, we do our best to succeed as individuals and as a brotherhood. Thank You, Generous Alumni The alumni tailgate has been a hit so far this semester! Stop by on any Saturday and meet the newest Beta brothers. We're always happy to see alumni and thank you for your continued support of Gamma Lambda. We hope to see you soon. Fraternally, Alex Rindels '15 President alex.rindels@okstate.edu Gamma Lambda was recognized with the Outstanding Scholarship Award and the Intramural Sports Award. From left: Colten Hall '15, Link Strickland '17, Jake Meyer '17, Trevor Miller '16, Alex Rindels '15, Beau Fraley '16, Matt Gallagher '16, Solomon Sanchez '17, and Brett Humphrey '16.

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