Beta Sigma Psi - Purdue University

BETA TIDINGS A PUBLICATION OF BETA SIGMA PSI AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY FALL 2016 T hroughout the last year, Beta Chapter has made large steps in a great direction in a variety of areas. From recruitment to academics and involvement on campus, Beta Chapter has been an excellent representative of Christianity on Purdue's campus. We have increased our active membership to 35 active brothers and six members who are in the new member education program. With new recruitment tools and help from several resources, we expect to be over 50 members by next fall. Chapter Boosts Academic Performance Through our rigorous renovation of the Chapter scholarship program and the dedication from our brothers, Beta Chapter raised our cumulative GPA by 0.21. Academic Chairman Lars Henderson '15, a pharmacy student, has put in countless efforts to the program and assistance to the brothers to create this success. Beta Chapter is ranked 17th out of the 42 fraternities on campus and has been on an upward path for the last four semesters. With a new member class coming in with an average high school GPA of over a 3.9, the academic future of Beta Chapter is looking bright. Brothers Demonstrate Leadership on Campus Over the last spring and fall semesters, Beta Chapter has held an esteemed position on Purdue University's campus. Between involvement with University Lutheran Church, admirable clubs, and intramural sports, Beta Chapter continues to improve on its long-standing traditions. Nik Kiess '15 serves as the head deacon of University Lutheran, where he assists with the organization and administration of church events. Also, Nik and Logan White '14 serve on the church council, where the major church business is conducted. Samual Hathaway '16 is an active member of the Purdue Musical Organization's Varsity Glee Club, where he is a respected leader and a member of the elite solo group Ba Na Na. Nik, Jon Adair '14, and I are a part of the College Mentors for Kids program as fourth-grade mentors for at-risk children. Beta Chapter Takes the Semester by Storm Outstanding Academic, Recruitment, and Philanthropic Efforts Yield Success Campus Involvement Beta Chapter is involved with many university organizations, including School of Management Employers Forum, Interfraternity Council, Purdue Student Government, Purdue Club Baseball, Boiler Gold Rush, ROTC, and Purdue Lutheran Ministries. Members Secure Intramural Championships So far this semester, Beta Chapter has been the champion of two intramural sports: the men's Greek sand volleyball and co-ed sand volleyball. Logan, Nik, Dan Gunkle '15, Micah Koeneman '15, and Alex Werling '16 brought the team to championship this fall, beating the Sigma Chi team in two sets in the finals. The co-ed team consisted of Dan, Micah, Nik, me, and ladies from neighboring sorority Alpha Xi Delta. The team brought home the championship by defeating the Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Alpha Theta team in three sets. Beta Sigma Psi Takes the Reigns in Philanthropy Beta Chapter is involved in a wide range of philanthropic events on campus. This fall, Beta Chapter participated in Alpha Xi Delta's Brothers are all smiles after winning the Alpha Xi Delta Football Frenxi. Alex Werling '16, Micah Koeneman '15, Logan White '14, Nik Kiess '15, and Dan Gunkle '15 come out on top at the sand volleyball championship. (Continued on page 2) Know a high school junior or senior from your church or hometown? Let us know! Please get in touch with Recruitment Chairmen Lukas Sipe '15 at lsipe@purdue.edu or Nik Kiess '15 at nkiess@purdue.edu.

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