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Dear Future Fraternity Member, Congratulations on taking your first step towards becoming a true Penn Stater. Your years at Penn State will work to shape and define the man you will become for the rest of your life. You have an opportunity to decide which aspects of student life you experi-ence to the fullest, and which you miss out on completely. Joining a fraternity is a decision that will provide you with opportunities you simply can-not find anywhere else. Fraternities at Penn State participate in every aspect of student life and provide additional opportunities that are not available anywhere else. Every year, fraternity men participate in community service, philanthropy, intramural sports, and Dance Marathon. Beyond that, they learn to manage functional households, often with operating budgets of more than $100,000, balance a social life with a profes-sional life, and network with successful alumni across the nation. Fraternity life has played a vital role in shaping Penn State’s history. Many of Penn State’s historic leaders were members of fraternities. For example, legendary football coach Joe Paterno joined a fraternity at Brown, and some of Penn State’s greatest presidents were in fraternities-- George Atherton, Milton Eisenhower, Edwin Sparks, and James Beaver. This distinction may come as a shock to you, but the truth may be much more shocking: most of America’s greatest leaders are fraternity members, including all but two presidents since 1825, and forty-five CEOs from the top 50 Fortune 500 companies. Fraternity men have achieved these leadership roles because, behind perhaps only the military, fraternities have stood the test of time as some of the greatest institutions of leadership development available to college students. Fraternities set themselves apart because they were founded in dedication to values that transcend social trends. In fact, fraternities and sororities make up the largest contingency of values-based student organizations in the country. Values like honor, excellence, and brotherhood never go out of style. Our commitment to our own values is what makes fraternity life at Penn State an invaluable investment, one that is guar-anteed to provide returns like no other form of student involvement. This short letter can only give you a brief insight into fraternity life, as the real intrica-cies must be experienced. I can only hope to encourage and inspire you to find out for yourself. Joining a fraternity can be the most rewarding experience in a young man’s life. I hope that you are able to find that for yourself. Best of Luck,Will QuarantaIFC Vice President for Recruitment

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Dear Students,

Let me be one of many to officially welcome you to The Pennsylvania State University!

And, let me congratulate you on your decision to enhance your Penn State experience in the form of a fraternity membership. Belonging to a fraternity is one of the most unique traditions at Penn State since the first fraternity was founded in 1872! Today, Penn State is proud to host the largest fraternity and sorority community in the nation with 89 fraternities and sororities boasting close to 6,000 members.

As adviser to the Interfraternity Council and Director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, I am excited to be able to witness the amazing contributions made by the fraternity and sorority community. From the founding of significant Penn State traditions such as the IFC-Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to Homecoming and Greek Sing, the fraternity and sorority community continues to set the standards for other campus organizations.

Fraternities require members to achieve and maintain academic success, and encour-age members to take advantage of the opportunities to excel both in and out of the classroom. Social responsibility and personal growth are also two of our core values, and fraternity life at Penn State embraces these values. Members of fraternities sup-port numerous campus and community causes and organizations through generous donations and hours of time and service.

As a lifetime member of a national social fraternity, I recognize the important role that fraternity life has on a university’s campus; therefore, I encourage students to consider the many opportunities available through membership in one of our fraternities.

Fraternally,

Roy W. Baker, Ed.D.DirectorOffice of Fraternity and Sorority Life

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Fraternity and Sorority Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Greek Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Why Join A Fraternity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fraternity Life at PSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Interfraternity Council Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fraternity and Sorority Traditional Events . . . . . . . . . 13

Homecoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Greek Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Greek Sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

THON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Holiday Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Intramural Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IFC Executive Board Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fraternity Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recruitment Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Active An initiated member of a fraternity or sorority currently in college.

Advisor An alumni member who serves as a resource for the active chapter and liaison between the alums and collegians.

Badge Also known as a pin, it is an item of jewelry given to members upon initiation. The badge is to be worn at all official functions, and upon a members death it should be returned to the sorority or fraternity headquarters. The badge must be worn with business like attire, usually over the heart and above all other pins.

Bid An invitation to join a fraternity. They are given out on Bid Day during formal recruitment.

Bid Day The last day of recruitment in which potential new members receive formal invitations to join a fraternity or sorority.

Big Nickname for big brother, a mentor assigned to a new member.

Chapter A branch of a national fraternity, established at a campus. Each will have their own name, usually designated by Greek letters.

Charter Permission from the national organization to have a chapter.

Colony A new organization that is awaiting official recognition from their national to have a chapter at a campus.

Crest Insignia used by fraternity members. Most fraternities and sororities reserve the crest for initiated members only. Each crest has esoteric meanings behind it. Also known as a coat of arms or shield.

Dues Cost of joining a fraternity or sorority. Covers costs of operation, formal events, activities, and other events.

Family Multiple generations of big brothers, brought together to form a family line.

Founders Day An event celebrated by fraternities to highlight the founding of their organization and celebrate its history. It’s not necessarily held on the day the organization was founded.

Frat A nickname for fraternity that is generally offensive and should not be used.

Fraternity A Greek-letter organization for men. Also refers to co-ed organizations and many sororities are officially named fraternities.

Greek Week An organized week of activities including games, competitions, and community service.

House Corporation The entity that holds the title to property that a chapter lives or meets in. This is usually an alumni group like an advisory board.

IFC Stands for Interfraternity Council, and is the governing body of the fraternities who are members of the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

Initiate A person who has recently learned the ritual of a fraternity or sorority and is a full member.

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Initiation A ceremony where a new member becomes a full member of the organization. Initiation ceremonies are private and different for all organizations.

Legacy The son or brother of an initiated or alum member. Some organizations also include grandchildren or stepchildren.

Little The nickname for a new member who is being mentored by a Big.

MGC The Multicultural Greek-Letter Council governs all multicultural fraternities and sororities at Penn State. These social fraternities and sororities are Hispanic, Asian, and South Asian Greek-letter organizations.

National A fraternity or sorority’s national or international headquarters. Usually incorrectly called “nationals.” The term should be “national” or “international headquarters.”

New Member/Pledge After receiving and accepting a Bid, the person becomes a new member. Sometimes called Associate Member.

New Member Pin A distinctive badge worn on the chest designating a new member of a particular fraternity for the period of time between bid acceptance and initiation.

New Member Class The group of new members that will be going through the New Member Program and Initiation together.

New Member Program The time period where the new member learns about their new fraternity before initiation.

NIC Stands for the North-American Interfraternity Conference, and is the national governing body of men’s fraternities who are members of the NIC and who are governed by the Interfraternity Council.

NPHC The National Pan-Hellenic Council governs the nine African-American fraternities and sororities in the United States. Five of the nine organizations are currently active at Penn State.

Panhellenic Association The governing body of the 26 national or international sororities who are members of the National Panhellenic Conference.

Philanthropy A charity or fundraiser that the fraternity or sorority supports. Can be national or local or both.

Pinning Term for a fraternity member giving his pin or a sweetheart pin to his girlfriend. Often a precursor to an engagement.

Ritual An esoteric ceremony of a social fraternity or sorority. Also, the formal document that contains the esoteric principles and ideals upon which the fraternity or sorority was founded. Ritual elements are sacred to each sorority and fraternity and have been handed down through the generations. Only initiate members may be privy to rituals.

Recruitment/Rush The process where fraternities get new members. Potential new members tour each house and are invited to events.

Sorority A Greek-letter organization for women. Many of the sororities are actually called fraternities, as many were founded before the word sorority was coined. Despite this, most will call themselves sororities.

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Why should I join a fraternity? Joining a fraternity at Penn State will be one of the best decisions you ever make. Sororities and fraternities have a rich history at Penn State dating back to the 1870s. These organizations are rooted in founding principles that foster academic achievement, student involvement, community service, and life-long friendships. Fraternities are groups of men who come together to form a personal network of individuals with similar ideas, interests, and a mutual pursuit of a well-rounded college education. Advantages include:• A support group to help make the adjustment to college easier• Scholastic resources to help students achieve their academic goals• Leadership skills acquired through hands-on experience• Encouragement to get involved and maximize their potential on campus•Opportunities for active participation in community service projects

The real question is: why wouldn’t you join a Penn State fraternity?

How can being in a fraternity help me succeed academically?Fraternities serve as great academic resources through study hours and tutoring programs. Most chapters require a high grade point average for initial membership into the organization. All chapters at Penn State are required to hold a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5; however, many of our chapters pride themselves on their outstanding academic achievements because they hold grade point averages much higher than the minimum requirement. The fraternity and sorority cumulative GPA regularly exceeds that of the Penn State’s general undergraduate population.

Do fraternity men participate in community service?One of the most gratifying aspects of fraternity membership is the sense of satisfaction and pride that comes with involvement in community service and philanthropic projects. Penn State fraternities and sororities perform almost 100,000 hours of community service each year. Service and philanthropy are two of the fundamental building blocks of each fraternity, building both moral character and social awareness. Working together on such projects not only benefits worthy causes, but also fosters personal growth and greater unity among fraternity members.

Does is cost a lot to be a member of a fraternity?The perception that fraternities are only an option for “rich” students is widespread and false. Fraternities are quite affordable, and fees go toward services and events that will positively impact your college experience. Each chapter is self-supported through dues charged to all members. Also, chapters have payment plans that can be arranged to ease that responsibility.

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LeadershipFraternity men and sorority women play a proactive role in leading Penn State’s campus! Not only does the fraternity and sorority community provide leadership opportunities in our governing bodies such as the Interfraternity Council (IFC), comprised of 50 chapters; the Multicultural Greek-Letter Council (MGC), comprised of 11 chapters; the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), comprised of five chapters; and the Panhellenic Association, comprised of 21 chapters, fraternity men and sorority women set a positive example in many campus-wide organizations, including:•Council of Commonwealth Student Governments (CCSG)•University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA)• Lion Ambassadors• Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council• Relay for Life• Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)•Many others

ScholarshipDespite all of the activities available to fraternity men and sorority women, the community still manages to excel academically. Each chapter has varying study hours and/or incentive programs to promote academic excellence. Fraternities recognize that academics are a priority and promote and reward members for their scholastic achievements. Furthermore, chapter involvement in honorary organizations is phenomenal, with members participating in Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, and Schreyer Honors College.

BrotherhoodAmong the most memorable benefits of joining the fraternity community are the long-lasting friendships that develop. Being a member of a fraternity is not the only way to expand your social circle at PSU; however, it is a consistent and exciting approach to meeting many diverse students. Joining a fraternity is not about conformity; instead, it teaches students how to develop their individuality and still be able to participate in group dynamics. Memories, internships, and employment opportunities are limitless as students connect with their peers in the fraternity community. Lifelong connections are formed as a student becomes more involved within his chapter and council.

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Community Service and PhilanthropyFraternity men and sorority women are committed to being a positive influence in the Happy Valley community by participating in many campus-wide philanthropies and local projects. Each fraternity has its own national philanthropy project that it supports each year. In addition, each fraternity supports numerous community service projects within the State College community which are documented in the chapter’s annual chapter accreditation application that serves as a valuable asset for applications to graduate school, scholarships, awards, and professional organizations. The time devoted and funds raised are a way for fraternity men and sorority women to enjoy an enriching experience at Penn State, while making a positive difference in the lives of others.

The Penn State fraternity and sorority community is one of the largest communities in North America and consists of a diverse group of men and women within 89 fraternities and sororities. Social fraternities and sororities at Penn State create smaller communities within the larger university environment and are committed to the basic principles of fraternity and sorority membership: Academic Achievement, Service and Philanthropy, Leadership, Brotherhood & Sisterhood, Social, and Alumni Involvement. Building lifelong friendships through collaborative and meaningful relationships is also a key component to the fraternal experience at Penn State.

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life supports the active and alumni members of the Penn State fraternity and sorority community and provides staff, events, and resources to achieve this purpose and help the leadership fulfill their mission.

Facebook: Fraternity & Sorority Life - Penn State

Office Phone: 814-863-8065

Email: [email protected]

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Dry Recruitment PolicyThe IFC prohibits alcohol to be present, served, or consumed at any time during the recruitment process.

1. Chapters may not have alcohol present at a recruitment event;

2. Potential New Members may not attend any function where alcohol is present.

HazingPenn State University Statement Regarding HazingThe university defines hazing as any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or that willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any registered student organization.

Hazing includes, but is not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance or any other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct that could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity that could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, or any willful destruction or removal of public or private property. Any activities as described in this definition upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with or continued membership in a registered student organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity notwithstanding. Any registered student organization that commits hazing is subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate registering organization.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Law on Hazing[P.S.] § 5352. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“HAZING.” Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any organization operating

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under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by an institution of higher education. The term shall include, but not be limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, or any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual, and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, or any willful destruction or removal of public or private property. For purposes of this definition, any activity as described in this definition upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity notwithstanding.

Recruitment RegistrationThe Penn State fraternity community believes strongly in the value of the fraternity experience. We also want the very best students to join our organizations. Students, therefore, must meet the basic criteria listed below in order to be eligible for membership in an fraternity recognized by the Interfraternity Council:

1. You must be enrolled as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits on the University Park campus of The Pennsylvania State University.

2. If you have taken coursework on any campus of The Pennsylvania State University, you must hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Exceptions to this policy are not made under any circumstance.

3. If you have never completed any courses on any campus of The Pennsylvania State University, you do not have a Penn State grade point average; therefore, the 2.5 requirement does not apply to you.

4. If you are a transfer student from another college or university that is not affiliated with The Pennsylvania State University, you will not bring a cumulative grade point average to Penn State with you; therefore, the 2.5 requirement does not apply to you.

5. If you enrolled and completed coursework at The Pennsylvania State University during the summer of 2014, you do have a cumulative grade point average; therefore, it must be 2.5 or higher in order to be eligible to participate in recruitment. Again, no exceptions to this policy will be considered or made regardless of the reason.

6. You must register as a Potential New Member using the Interfraternity Council recruitment website at www.psu-ifc-recruit.com.

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The Homecoming tradition at Penn State was first created by fraternities and so-rorities many years ago. Today, Homecoming is an exciting and fun-filled week for the entire Penn State community, especially for fraternity men and sorority women. It is a week of fun, football, alumni, performances, and parades. Fraternities team up with other fraternities, sororities, and other organizations on campus to participate in a number of activities during the week, including a talent show, a Day of Service, a pep rally, and a parade to unite Penn State. For the parade,

each pairing makes a float based on a theme that they choose. The floats are designed and built by the fraternity and sorority teams and they take great pride in making them! The week culminates with a football game on Saturday. Home-coming is a celebration of Penn State tradition that fraternities and sororities participate in to the fullest!

Greek Week takes place in April and consists of various activities that promote unity among all Penn State fraternities and sororities. These ac-tivities and events emphasize the positive facets of the fraternity and sorority community, while building meaningful relationships between participants and with the greater Penn State and State College com-munities. Some of the most popular Greek Week traditions include the chariot races, Greek Pageant, Day of Service, Cultural Showcase, and the AIDS Walk.

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Greek Sing is an annual event where sororities and fraternities showcase their talents and compete through Broadway musicals, build community among their organizations, and have fun! The primary purpose of Greek Sing is to raise money for the Gayle Beyers Scholarship Fund, named after a woman who demonstrated great dedication and true allegiance for the fraternity and soror-ity community as a collegian and Panhellenic Association adviser. Each year, scholar-ships are given to fraternity and sorority members who demonstrate commitment and excellence to the Penn State fraternity and sorority community.

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The Penn State IFC-Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) was founded by the Penn State fraternity and sorority community over 40 years ago. Today, THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world! Money is raised in a yearlong effort for The Four Dia-monds Fund at the Hershey Medical Center to conquer pediatric cancer. In February, the fun-draising culminates in a 46-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon. The dancers are selected to par-ticipate from their individual organiza-tions. More than 700 dancers participated in THON 2014. THON weekend is a fun-filled two days with events for kids, dancers, families, supporters, and Penn State students.

THON 2014 raised a total of $13.3 million, a record-breaking total. THON started in 1973 as a Penn State fraternity and sorority philanthropy. It was first held in the HUB and raised about $2,000. Today, it is held in the Bryce Jordan Center and it has grown to incorporate all student organizations. However, fraternity men and sorority women are proud that we continue to appear among the top fundrais-ers of any of the hundreds of THON organizations. We are proud of our service to THON and continue to fight to find a cure. FTK! (For The Kids)

For more information on THON, visit www.thon.org.

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Every year, fraternity houses help make the State College area and Penn State campus a little brighter! The Holiday Lights Tour was created by the In-terfraternity Council in 2007 to showcase the 47 frater-nity houses located in the Highlands neighborhood in the Borough of State Col-lege. The fraternity houses compete for recognition by participating in a holiday decorating theme contest. Trolleys transport patrons through the neighborhood and tour guides provide an historical description of each house. A judging committee determines the winners of the holiday lights tour in various categories of competition.

The IFC community at Penn State boasts the most competitive IM league for every sport from basketball and football to table tennis and badminton. These leagues are exclusively for members of fraternity organizations.

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President - Rick Groves (Delta Tau Delta)Rick Groves is a senior from Wayne, PA studying Accounting with a minor in The Legal Environ-ment of Business. Rick served on the IFC Executive Board this past year as the Administrative Vice President, and has also held a number of positions within his own fraternity, Delta Tau Delta. He also serves as member of the Nittany Co-Op board of Directors. In his free time, Rick enjoys following current events and skiing. Rick has a number of initiatives for the IFC this year, including addressing risk management practices and updating the IFC bylaws.

Administrative VP - Michael Interdonato (Delta Kappa Epsilon)Michael Interdonato is a senior from Parlin, NJ majoring in Accounting with minors in Economics and International Business. He plans to graduate in December of 2015 with a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Upon graduation, he hopes to become a Certified Public Accountant and work in assurance. He is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon where he held the positions of Alumni Relations Chair, Assistant Treasurer, and Vice President of Finance. In his free time, Mike enjoys discovering new music, playing guitar, and spending time with friends and family. As AVP, he hopes to help the Greek community grow and promote the IFC as a resource to fraternities.

VP For Internal Risk Management - Connor Winship (Delta Chi) Connor Winship is a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Criminology with a Legal Studies option, planning to attend law school after he graduates from The Pennsylvania State University. He is from Nesconset, NY and a mem-ber of The Delta Chi Fraternity. Connor has held various positions in his house, from Secretary to Associate Member Council. After serving under the previous Internal Risk VP, Connor knew that this was the position that would allow him to have the most impact on our fraternity community. Connor’s interests include reading about Constitutional Law, exploring New York City, and working on renovation projects to improve his chapter’s house.

Executive VP - Dylan Ilario (Sigma Alpha Epsilon)Dylan Ilario is a senior from West Islip, NY. He is pursuing a degree in Economics and plans to attend law school upon graduation from Penn State. He is a proud member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and prior to becom-ing IFC’s Executive Vice President, he served as President and Rush Chair for his chapter. In his free time, Dylan enjoys working out, sports, and reading the newspaper. He looks forward to his term on the IFC Executive Board and has many plans to improve his position and overall member education. He intends to be a valuable resource to each fraternity and their respective presidents.

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VP For Communications - Brad Simmons (Sigma Pi)Brad Simmons is a senior from Warren, PA majoring in Mathematics with minors in Econom-ics, English, and Statistics. As a brother of Sigma Pi, he has served as Greek Week Chair and Head THON Chair, and participated in other events such as Greek Sing. In addition to his fraternity involve-ment, Brad serves on the Executive Board of the College Republicans as Treasurer and is a learning assistant for STAT 200 classes. In his scarce amount of free time, he enjoys watching the TV series Suits and running. After college, Brad intends to work in the private sector for a few years before applying to law schools. His targeted goals for the IFC this year are to spread Greek influence across campus and strengthen ties with the Penn State community.

VP for Chapter Development -Carl Johnson (Alpha Gamma Rho)Carl Johnson is a junior from Tustin Ranch, CA currently studying both International Politics and Security Risk Analysis with a minor in Information Sciences & Technol-ogy. Carl plans to graduate in the spring of 2017, and upon graduation he plans to attend law school where he will pursue Intellectual Property law. Prior to serving on the IFC Executive Board, he held several posi-tions in his house (Alpha Gamma Rho) and on campus. In his free time Carl enjoys hosting his own radio show, learning new technologies, and powerlifting. As Vice President of Chapter Development, he will be the intermediary between the Interfraternity Council and the fraternities in regards to educational programming and accreditation to ensure that these processes run as smoothly as possible

VP For Sustainability - Cary Koenig (Sigma Nu)Cary Koenig is a senior from Silver Spring, MD and is currently a senior pursuing a degree in Man-agement Information Systems. Prior to his role as VP For Sustainability on the IFC Executive Board, he served as Sigma Nu’s President and Social Chairman. He enjoys playing basketball and golf in his free time, as well as spectating a variety of other sports. His goal for this position is to help raise awareness and participation for all recycling initiatives put in place by the IFC to create a healthier, happier environment at Penn State.

VP For Standards - Grant Vasi (Sigma Chi)Grant Vasi is a senior from West Chester, PA studying Supply Chain and Information Systems with a focus in Real Estate Management. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fra-ternity and prior to becoming the Vice President for Standards of the Penn State Interfraternity Council, he served as Annotator, Head Risk Manager, and Executive Consultant of his chapter. Apart from school and the IFC, Grant enjoys meeting new people, playing poker, and exercising. Grant’s initiatives for the IFC this year include standardizing the judicial process and affirming the legitimacy of the IFC across Penn State and surrounding communities.

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VP for Standards - Mike Stavrakos (Alpha Tau Omega)Mike Stavrakos is a senior from Wayne, PA pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Economics. He is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and he has previously served as his fraternity’s Head Rush Chairman, Greek Sing Chairman, and President. He has been widely involved in other aspects of the Greek community, including serving on the IFC Recruitment Committee and serving as the Security Director for Greek Sing 2014. In the coming year, he is looking forward to working with Penn State fraternities to improve our community.

VP For External Risk Management - Bill Postufka (Delta Tau Delta)Bill Postufka is a senior enrolled in the Smeal College of Business majoring in Marketing. In his fra-ternity, Delta Tau Delta, he has served as Vice President, Risk Manager, and Greek Sing Chair. As the IFC Vice President for External Risk Man-agement, he hopes to utilize his experience from within his own chapter to serve as a resource for all fraternities in the IFC, and to strengthen the council’s relationships with its many partner organizations. He enjoys playing and watching sports, and being a Pittsburgh native, he is an avid fan of the Pirates and Steelers. In his free time, he likes to go skiing and travel with his friends and family.

VP For Programming - Matt Aquilino (Sigma Pi)Matt Aquilino is a senior from Washington Township, NJ majoring in Biology with a minor in German. Before being appointed to the Interfraternity Council executive board, he served as Sigma Pi’s Philanthropy/Community Service Chair, Sustainability Chair, and Social Chair. In addition, he served as a committee member for the IFC’s Programming committee. Matt also works in Penn State’s Kinesiology Virtual Reality Concussion Lab helping investigate and treat traumatic brain injury in student-athletes. Upon graduation, Matt plans on attending medical school; his research interests lying in cardiology and oncology. His goal as Vice President for Programming is to increase overall Greek involvement in the community. Matt’s interests include sports, fishing, and exercising.

VP For Recruitment - Will Quaranta (Acacia)Will Quaranta is a junior majoring in Enterprise Risk Management and Economics and minoring in Spanish. He is from Bedford Village, NY and expects to graduate in May of 2017. Prior to being appointed to the Interfraternity Council, Will served as Acacia’s Head Recruitment Chair in the Fall of 2014, and served as a member of the IFC Recruitment Committee in Spring 2014 and Fall 2014. Will intends to raise awareness of the opportuni-ties provided to those who “Go Greek” and hopes to promote fraternal growth at Penn State. In his free time, Will likes to play basketball and work out.

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National Founding: May 12, 1904

PSU Founding Year: June 9, 1909

Website: www.acacia.org

Chapter Website: psuacacia.acaciaconnect.org

Chapter Designation: Shin Chapter

Nickname: Acacia

Motto: “Human Service”

# of Members: 100

Famous Alumni: President William Taft, TCU Football Coach Gary Patterson, Aflac CEO Kriss Cloniger III

THON involvement: Raised over $1 million since pairing with Gamma Phi Beta in 2005.

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President: Craig Birchall ([email protected])Recruitment: James Cooper ([email protected])

National Founding: June 4, 1895

PSU Founding Year: June 2, 1917

Website: www.alphachirho.org

Chapter Website: www.pennstateaxp.com

Chapter Designation: Phi Lambda

Nickname: Crow House

Motto: “Be Men”

# of Members: 46

Famous Alumni: Robert B. Meyner (Past Governor of New Jersey), Chares Alaimo (President / CEO, AT&T Japan Enhanced Net Services), Dennis P. Flanaga

THON involvement: Through fundraising and brotherhood involvement our chapter has continuously been driven for excellence and constant improvement in THON not only to support our two THON families but the lives of the thousands of children strug-gling with pediatric cancer every day.

alpha chi rho

425 Locust Lane

2525

President: Steven Kraynik ([email protected])Recruitment: David Smith ([email protected])

National Founding: October 29, 1832

PSU Founding Year: 2001

Website: www.alphadeltaphi.org

Chapter Website: www.adphipsu.weebly.com

Chapter Designation: Nittany Chapter

Nickname: Nittany

Motto: “Many Hands, One Heart”

# of Members: 25

Famous Alumni: Theodore Roosevelt , Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Salmon P. Chase, David Packard

THON involvement: Our presence in THON grows with our fraternity membership each year.

alpha delta phi

252 South Atherton Street

26

President: Jeff Kaplan ([email protected])Recruitment: Todd Goldstein ([email protected])

National Founding: 1913


Website: aepi.org

Chapter Website: pennstateaepi.org

Chapter Designation: Phi Sigma Delta Sigma

Nickname: AEPi

Motto: “Developing Leadership for the Jewish Community”

# of Members: 120

Famous Alumni: Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Lewis, Art Garfunkel, Wolf Blitzer

THON involvement: This past THON, Alpha Epsilon Pi raised a chapter record of $45,000. We look to raise even more in the years to come.

alpha epsilon pi

240 East Prospect Avenue

2727

President: Sarp Engelman ([email protected])Recruitment: Nick Walker ([email protected])

National Founding: April 4, 1908

PSU Founding Year: February 4, 1911

Website: alphagammarho.org

Chapter Website: agrgamma.chapterspot.com

Chapter Designation: Gamma

Nickname: AGR

Motto: “To Make Better Men”

# of Members: 84

Famous Alumni: Orville Redenbacher, Rick Perry, Norman Borlaug

THON involvement: We are partnered with Omega Phi Alpha and together have raised $62,700.61 in 2015. We plan on working even harder in the future to raise as much money as possible.

alpha gamma rho

322 Fraternity Row

28

President: Brett Templeton ([email protected])Recruitment: Dillion Boggs ([email protected])



Website: akl.org

Chapter Website: www.aklpsu.org

Chapter Designation: Tau

Nickname: AKL

Motto: “The Truth and the Word”

# of Members: 46

Famous Alumni: Rian Lindell (Buffalo Bills), Chuck Woolery (American Game Show Host), Richard Rock (eBay Executive), Joe Coulombe (Founder and CEO of Trader Joe’s)

THON involvement: Our chapter is very enthusiastic about THON, as we have a fantastic relationship with our THON family, the Wooldriges, and we have also been working hard to watch our total grow year to year.

alpha kappa lambda

339 Fraternity Row

2929

President: Mitch Wages ([email protected])Recruitment: Brandon DeCicco ([email protected])

National Founding: November 5, 1914


Website: www.apd.org

Chapter Website: www.apdatpsu.org

Chapter Designation: Chi

Nickname: APD

Motto: “We Do!”

# of Members: 4Famous Alumni: Nicholas DeCarbo, Harvey Golub, Scott O’Neil, Vincent D’Onofrio, Sal Vulcano

THON involvement: We have high hopes and expectations for our members moving forward to further our involvement in THON

alpha phi delta

116 South Gill Street

30

President: Kristen Cole ([email protected]) Recruitment: Jackie Nieto ([email protected])

National Founding: April 11th, 1914


Website: www.alpharhochi.org

Chapter Website: www.apxpennstate.com

Chapter Designation: Vitruvius

Nickname: APX

Motto: “Fidelitas Amor et Artes” ~ “Fidelity, Love of the Arts”

# of Members: 8

Famous Alumni: Master Architects of Alpha Rho Chi include Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Buckminster Fuller, and Robert Ivy among others.

THON involvement: Alpha Rho Chi has a strong passion for THON and continues to surpass previous totals. For The Kids!

alpha rho chi

320 South Fraser Street

31

President: Albert Le ([email protected])Recruitment: Andrew Brindell ([email protected])

National Founding: December 6th, 1845


Website: www.alphasigmaphi.org

Chapter Website: www.pennstatealphasig.com

Chapter Designation: Upsilon

Nickname: Alpha Sig

Motto: “To Better the Man”

# of Members: 77

Famous Alumni: Warren Buffet

THON involvement: Together with Vole, Alpha Sigma Phi plans to continue our efforts to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support for our 2 THON children, Noelle and Jason.

alpha sigma phi

328 East Fairmount Avenue

32

alpha tau omega


President: Hunter Eckrod ([email protected])Recruitment: Scott Zelle ([email protected])

National Founding: September 11, 1865


Chapter Website: facebook.com/pages/ ATΩ-Penn-State/117851408273336

Website: www.ato.org

Chapter Designation: Gamma Omega

Nickname: ATO

Motto: Pi Epsilon Pi

# of Members: 126

Famous Alumni: Bugs Bunny, Guy Fieri

THON involvement: We pride ourselves on being the top fundraising Greek organization for the past 20 years, and we hope to keep the streak alive next year.

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President: Tyler Schaeffer ([email protected])Recruitment: Elizabeth Prough ([email protected])



Website: www.alphazeta.org

Chapter Website: agsci.psu.edu/clubs/az

Chapter Designation: Morrill

Nickname: AZ

Motto: “To further the interest of agriculture and promote the Brotherhood of Alpha Zeta”

# of Members: 17

Famous Alumni: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Norman Borlaug

THON involvement: Not only have we had an amazing time fundraising for THON but we’ve developed a close relationship with our THON family and hope to maintain this in the future

alpha zeta

360 North Burrowes Street

34

President: Troy Tucker ([email protected]) Recruitment: Blake Friedman ([email protected])



Chapter Website: www.betasigmabeta.com

Chapter Designation: Beta

Nickname: Beta Sig

# of Members: 105

THON involvement: Beta Sigma Beta and our THON partners Kappa Delta actively participate in all Canning and Canvassing weekends, have many corporate sponsors, and host alternative fundraisers in order to increase our fundraising totals and will continue to do so in the future.

beta sigma beta


35

President: Jason Beiriger ([email protected])Recruitment: Tyler Lange ([email protected])

National Founding: August 8, 1839


Website: www.betathetapi.org

Chapter Website: psu.beta.org

Chapter Designation: Alpha Upsilon

Nickname: Beta

Motto: “Firman Consensus Facit” Cooperation Makes Strength

# of Members: 72

Famous Alumni: John Wooden, Sam Walton

THON involvement: We significantly increased our total from 2014, in support of Josh and Rob, our THON children. Our enthusiasm toward such a great cause continues and we look forward to a strong 2016 THON fundraising campaign.

beta theta pi


36

President: Matthew Lasher ([email protected])Recruitment: A.J. Puchany ([email protected])



Website: www.chiphi.org

Chapter Website: www.chiphipsu.org

Chapter Designation: Alpha Delta

Nickname: The Kingdom

Motto: “Building Better Men”

# of Members: 53

Famous Alumni: Walter Cronkite, Edwin Sparks, George Ferris, Chuck Robb

THON involvement: We participate for our THON child, Josiah!

chi phi

360 East Hamilton Avenue

37

President: Garrett Grubb ([email protected]) Recruitment: Matt Gerarde ([email protected])

National Founding: October 13th, 1890


Website: www.deltachi.org

Chapter Designation: Penn State

Nickname: DChi

Motto: “Leges” (Law)

# of Members: 114

Famous Alumni: Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Costner, Jack Del Rio

THON involvement: This year we were paired with Kappa Kappa Gamma and together raised $126,000 for THON. Next year our goal is to raise over $130,000.

delta chi


38

President: Ryan DeCoste ([email protected])Recruitment: Kevin Keill ([email protected])



Website: www.dke.org

Chapter Website: phirhodke.dekeunited.org

Chapter Designation: Phi Rho

Nickname: Deke

Motto: “Friends from the Heart, Forever”

# of Members: 65

Famous Alumni: George Bush, Theodore Roosevelt, Joe Paterno, Dick Clark

THON involvement: For THON, DKE is paired with Sigma Alpha, and after a successful 2015 we hope to continue to increase our total in 2016

delta kappa epsilon

328 East Foster Avenue

39

President: Richard Charette II ([email protected])Recruitment: Roy Perez ([email protected])



Website: www.dlp.org

Chapter Website: facebook.com/AlphaRhoDLP

Chapter Designation: Alpha Rho

Nickname: Delta Phi

Motto: “Lambda Men are Making their Presence Known”

# of Members: 7

delta lambda phi

40

President: Dan Rolfes ([email protected])Recruitment: Quinn McCabe ([email protected])

National Founding: December 10, 1899


Website: www.deltasig.org

Chapter Designation: Epsilon

Nickname: Delta Sig

Motto: “Better Men, Better Lives”

# of Members: 112

Famous Alumni: Ralph E. Cindrich (Former NFL Football Player, Houston Oilers), James J. Davis (Former Secretary of Labor of the United States), Brian H. Gordon (Producer, ABC Sports)

THON involvement: In the past, we have committed ourselves to help raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund to the best of our ability, and will continue to raise our goals and try harder to raise more money until a cure is found.

delta sigma phi

508 Locust Lane

41

President: Martino Parente ([email protected])Recruitment: Josh Bojewski ([email protected])


PSU Founding Year: Founded 1872, Penn State’s oldest fraternity

Website: www.delts.org

Chapter Website: www.greeks.psu.edu/ifc/dtd

Chapter Designation: Tau

Nickname: Delts

Motto: “Committed to lives of excellence”

# of Members: 117

Famous Alumni: Will Ferrell, Matthew McConaughey, Drew Carey, John Elway

THON involvement: With our THON partner Delta Zeta, we raised over $120,000 this year for our two THON children, Dylan and Max.

delta tau delta

429 East Hamilton Avenue

42

President: Joshua Cassar ([email protected])Recruitment: Mason Tate ([email protected])



Website: www.dtsfraternity.org

Chapter Website: dtsbeta.org

Chapter Designation: Beta

Nickname: DTS

Motto: “Behold what good comes from brothers living in unity.”

# of Members: 28

Famous Alumni: Russell Redding (Pa. Secretary of Agriculture), Earl Harbaugh (CEO of Ditch Witch Midwest)

THON involvement: Our organization participates in Canning, typically has two dancers, and has numerous members in support in the stands. We typically raise upwards of $12,000.

delta theta sigma

101 North Patterson Street

43

President: Zaid Darawsheh ([email protected])Recruitment: Perry Gemmell ([email protected])

National Founding: November 4th, 1834


Website: www.deltau.org

Chapter Website: psudu.org

Chapter Designation: Pennsylvania State Chapter

Nickname: DU

Motto: “Justice, Our Foundation”

# of Members: 94

Famous Alumni: Alfred P. Sloan, James Garfield, Michael Eisner, Joseph Kennedy, Lou Holtz, Jim Boeheim

THON involvement: Our brotherhood is heavily involved in THON. We raised over $50,000 for our THON family last year alone.

delta upsilon

229 Locust Lane

44

President: Hunter Obeid ([email protected])Recruitment: Anthony Solis ([email protected])



Website: www.kappasigma.org

Chapter Website: kappasigmapsu.com

Chapter Designation: Alpha-Delta

Nickname: Kappa Sig

Motto: “Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service”

# of Members: 52

Famous Alumni: Jimmy Buffet, Jerry Jones, Edwin Hubble, Willard Rockwell

THON involvement: This past year, Kappa Sigma along with THON partner Gamma Sigma Sigma raised $89,300 and this upcoming year we plan to break that by striving to raise over $100,000.

kappa sigma

232 East Nittany Avenue

45

President: Adam Fano ([email protected])Recruitment: Connor Curry ([email protected])



Website: www.lambdachi.org

Chapter Designation: Zeta

Nickname: Lambda

Motto: “Every Man a Man”

# of Members: 85

Famous Alumni: Kenny Chesney, Ron Paul, Harry Truman

THON involvement: Lambda Chi Alpha has consistently been one of the highest fundraising fraternities for THON, raising over $260,000 this year and close to $300,000 last year.

lambda chi alpha


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omega delta sigma

President: Mike Johnson (802-275-8560, [email protected])Recruitment: Austin Kabel (412-716-1931, [email protected])



Website: www.omegadeltasigma.com

Chapter Website: www.omegadeltasigma.com/pennsylvania-alpha-chapter

Chapter Designation: PA-A

Motto: “Professional Scholar Warrior”

# of Members: 21

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President: Sergio Mazzini ([email protected])Recruitment: Kevan McClung ([email protected])



Website: www.phigam.org

Chapter Website: pennstatefiji.org

Chapter Designation: Gamma Phi

Nickname: FIJI

Motto: “Not for college days alone”

# of Members: 66

Famous Alumni: Calvin Coolidge, John Cappelletti, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Knight

THON involvement: We are extremely excited to spend time with our new THON child, 5-year-old Rockne Smith, and raising money for the cure as a brotherhood.

phi gamma delta


48

President: Garrett Field ([email protected])Recruitment: Matt Gormley ([email protected])

National Founding: February 19, 1852


Website: www.phikappapsi.com

Chapter Website: www.phipsipsu.com

Chapter Designation: PA Lambda

Nickname: Phi Psi

Motto: “United by friendship, sustained by honor, and led by truth, We live and we flourish.”

# of Members: 87

Famous Alumni: Woodrow Wilson, Michael Bloomberg, Mark Spitz, Taj Gibson

THON involvement: This year our chapter raised its overall total for the third consecutive year to over $150,000, and we plan to increase our total THON efforts again this year.

phi kappa psi

403 Locust Lane

49

President: Victor Alofe ([email protected])Recruitment: Thomas Daughtrey V ([email protected])



Website: www.pks.org

Chapter Website: pennstate.chapterspot.com

Chapter Designation: Psi

Nickname: Skull House

Motto: “Stellis Aequus Durando”

# of Members: 65

Famous Alumni: Skip Bayless, Frank McGuire, Derek Bok

THON involvement: As a fraternity, we have been involved in The Annual Brady C. Lucas Golf Outing, which signifies how dedicated we are to supporting our former THON child and current brother (as of Fall 2014) while we continually try to increase our involvement and motivation to make an impact on the THON Community.

phi kappa sigma

234 East Beaver Avenue

50

President: Scott Susanin ([email protected])Recruitment: Rob Drennen ([email protected])

National Founding: March 17, 1906


Website: phikappatau.org

Chapter Website: www.psu.phikappatau.org

Chapter Designation: Omicron

Nickname: PKT

Motto: “Learning. Leading. Serving.”

# of Members: 98

Famous Alumni: Paul Newman

THON involvement: Our chapter raised $60,495.29 for THON 2015; we hope to raise at least $65,000 for THON 2016.

phi kappa tau


51

President: Sean Cooley ([email protected])Recruitment: Matthew Hershman ([email protected])



Website: www.phikaps.org

Chapter Website: www.pktpsu.com

Chapter Designation: Beta Gamma

Nickname: Phi Who

Motto: “Give expecting nothing thereof”

# of Members: 72

Famous Alumni: John F. Kennedy, Paul Allen, Keegan-Michael Key

THON involvement: We are actively involved in THON as a chapter and strive every year to improve in all aspects, from Canning to supporting our THON child Emma.

phi kappa theta


52

President: Michael J. Kolvek ([email protected])Recruitment: Nico Tereschak ([email protected])



Website: www.phimudelta.org

Chapter Website: www.pmdpennstate.com

Chapter Designation: Mu Epsilon

Nickname: Mudhouse

Motto: “Brotherhood, Service, Democracy”

# of Active Members: 17

Famous Alumni: John Rigas, Bill Gardener, Roger Blough, Dan A. Gwadosky

THON involvement: Phi Mu Delta consistently participates in Canning weekends every year, as well as other fundraising for THON. We take joy in sending dancers as well as having a large presence in the stands every year.

phi mu delta

123 South Gill Street

53

President: Ryan Minato ([email protected])Recruitment: Alex Duplicki ([email protected])



Website: www.phisigmakappa.org

Chapter Website: http://php.scripts.psu.edu/clubs /up/greeks/ifc/psk/index.php

Chapter Designation: Kappa

Nickname: Phi Sig

Motto: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

# of Members: 76

Famous Alumni: James L. Mauthe, James E. Franklin

THON involvement: The brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa are deeply invested in the Four Diamonds Fund and are constantly fighting to help cure pediatric cancer.

phi sigma kappa

501 South Allen Street

54

President: James Ianaconi ([email protected])Recruitment: Jon Axelsson ([email protected])



Website: www.pikes.org

Chapter Website: psupikes.com

Chapter Designation: Beta Alpha

Nickname: Pike

Motto: “Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, Gentlemen”

# of Members: 125

Famous Alumni: Bobby Bowden, Tim McGraw, Kyle Orton, Bob Bowman

THON involvement: This past year we saw a huge increase with involvement across all pledge classes with us and Theta. For THON 2016 we look to build stronger relationships with our families and surpass our goal of $225,000.

pi kappa alpha


55

Interim President: Matthew Kracke ([email protected])Recruitment: Duane DiCenzo ([email protected])



Website: www.pilambdaphi.org

Chapter Website: www.pilam-psu.com

Chapter Designation: Omega Gamma

Nickname: Pi Lam

Motto: “Not four years, but a lifetime”

# of Members: 93

Famous Alumni: Mark Cuban, Kevin James

THON involvement: We have a great amount of members involved in THON both within the house as well as committees and other organizations.

pi lambda phi

321 Fraternity Row

56

President: Dylan Ilario (631-806-1976, [email protected])Recruitment: Daniel Costello (610-247-5126, [email protected])



Website: www.sae.net

Chapter Website: www.saepsu.com

Chapter Designation: Pennsylvania Alpha-Zeta

Nickname: SAE

Motto: “Phi Alpha”

# of Members: 94

Famous Alumni: Pete Maravich, Pete Carroll, Bobby Jones, William McKinley, David Spade

sigma alpha epsilon


57

President: Mason Stevens ([email protected])Recruitment: Stephen Silver ([email protected])



Website: www.sam.org

Chapter Designation: Mu Lambda

Nickname: Sammy

Motto: “Everlasting, ever faithful, ever staunch and true, stands the brotherhood we formed in Sigma Alpha Mu”

# of Members: 130

Famous Alumni: Matt Gotlin

THON involvement: We have continuously put forth our hardest effort to contribute as much money to the THON organization, placing in the top 10 in the past three years.

sigma alpha mu


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President: Kevin Phelps ([email protected])Recruitment: Ian Vanderhorn ([email protected])



Website: www.sigmachi.org

Chapter Website: sigmachipsu.org

Chapter Designation: Alpha Chi

Nickname: Sig Chi

Motto: “Friendship, Justice, and Learning since 1855”

# of Members: 114

Famous Alumni: John Wayne, Brad Pitt, Drew Brees, David Letterman

THON involvement: Sigma Chi and Alpha Omicron Pi consistently raise over $200,000 annually and have finished in the top 3 among Greek organizations for the last 3 years.

sigma chi


59

President: Javier Rossi ([email protected])Recruitment: Javier Rossi ([email protected])

PSU Founding Year: April 4, 1986


Chapter Website: sigmalambdabeta.com

Chapter Designation: Omicron Alpha

Nickname: Sigma Lambda Beta

Motto: “Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture”

# of Members: 5

sigma lambda beta

Hub-Robeson Center

60

President: Cam Sabatini ([email protected])Recruitment: Rob Nidzyn ([email protected])

National Founding: January 1, 1869


Website: sigmanu.org

Chapter Website: sigmanupennstate.org

Chapter Designation: Delta Delta

Nickname: Snakes

Motto: “Legion of Honor”

# of Members: 80

Famous Alumni: Paul Rudd, Harrison Ford, Bear Bryant, Eli Manning

THON involvement: Sigma Nu is very involved in THON, increasing our fundraising total every year for the past four years.

sigma nu


61

President: Tim Sonier ([email protected])Recruitment: Steve Prongay ([email protected])

National Founding: November 1,1901


Website: sigep.org

Chapter Website: sigep-pennstate.org

Chapter Designation: Penn Eta

Nickname: Sig Ep

Motto: “Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love”

# of Members: 105

Famous Alumni: William Schreyer, Ryan Matthews, Dr. Seuss, John Goodman

THON involvement: THON is very important to us at Sig Ep, we are very passionate about THON and we are, and always will be, heavily involved.

sigma phi epsilon

524 Locust Lane

62

President: Luke Laubscher ([email protected])Recruitment: Matthew Mele ([email protected])

National Founding: February 26, 1897


Website: sigmapi.org

Chapter Website: sigmapipsu.com

Chapter Designation: Theta

Nickname: Sig Pi

Motto: “To promote Scholarship, Brotherhood and Chivalry”

# of Members: 98

Famous Alumni: Tony Romo, Herman Fisher

THON involvement: Our chapter is committed to THON and strives to continuously increase our total, including last year’s total of $118,000.

sigma pi

303 Fraternity Row

63

President: Boris Kris ([email protected])Recruitment: Josh Loevy ([email protected])



Website: www.sigmataugamma.org

Chapter Website: sigtaupsu.weebly.com

Chapter Designation: Alpha Psi

Nickname: Sig Tau

Motto: “A Path of Principles”

# of Members: 46

Famous Alumni: John “Jack” Link, John Ashcroft , John “Jack” Zduriencik, Brad Ellsworth

THON involvement: We have been actively participating in THON for years. Each year we have 3 Canning trips and always are fortunate enough to elect our own dancers. We have a great presence at THON.

sigma tau gamma


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President: Brian Schweighoffer ([email protected])Recruitment: Scott McNally ([email protected])

National Founding: January 10, 1899


Website: www.tke.org

Chapter Website: tkepennstate.com

Chapter Designation: Pi

Nickname: TKE

Motto: “Better men for a better world”

# of Members: 88

Famous Alumni: Ronald Reagan, Aaron Rodgers, Terry Bradshaw

THON involvement: We are committed to raising money to help fight pediatric cancer and to forming a strong connection with our THON family.

tau kappa epsilon


65

President: Michael Kocjancic ([email protected])Recruitment: Kody Unangst ([email protected])



Website: tauphidelta.org

Chapter Designation: Alpha

Nickname: Treehouse

Motto: “Let Us Be Men”

# of Members: 26

Famous Alumni: Jules F. Provost, Edward F. Kocjancic, Pat Weiss

THON involvement: Tau Phi Delta strives to surpass each year’s fundraising and add to THON’s total in the fight against pediatric cancer.

tau phi delta


66

President: Ryan Gattoni ([email protected])Recruitment: Frank Donato ([email protected])



Website: thetachi.org

Chapter Website: thetachiomega.com

Chapter Designation: Omega

Nickname: Theta Chi

Motto: “An Assisting Hand”

# of Members: 47

Famous Alumni: Steven Spielberg, Robert E. Eberly, Robert “Lefty” Grove, Mike Greenberg

THON involvement: We are very involved in fundraising for THON, as many brothers go above and beyond on THON committees, and we are very close with our THON families.

theta chi


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President: Nick Santone ([email protected]) Recruitment: Ryan Heacox ([email protected])



Website: thetadeltachi.net

Chapter Website: www.sigmatriton.org

Chapter Designation: Sigma Triton

Nickname: TDX

Motto: “Improving each other intellectually, morally, and socially through friendship since 1847”

# of Members: 82

Famous Alumni: Robert Frost, Michael K. Powell, Walter Francis O’Malley

THON involvement: In the past two years, Theta Delta Chi has finished in the top ten within the Greek category. We hope to break the top five next year.

theta delta chi


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President: Sebastian Hollabaugh ([email protected])Recruitment: Ari DiMaria ([email protected])



Website: www.triangle.org

Chapter Website: psutriangle.org

Chapter Designation: Penn State Chapter

Nickname: Triangle

Motto: “Veritas Omnia Vincit”

# of Members: 30

Famous Alumni: Steven L. Miller (Former president and C.E.O. of Shell Oil Company), Michael Morhaime (President and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment), Ellison Onizuka (Space Shuttle Discovery and Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut)

THON involvement: Our annual involvement with THON includes participating in Canning weekends and alternative fundraising, and we hope to see it continue to grow.

triangle


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President: Ben Plotnick ([email protected])Recruitment: Nolan Soffer ([email protected])



Website: www.zbt.org

Chapter Website: www.zbtpsu.com

Chapter Designation: Alpha Psi

Motto: “Powerhouse of Excellence”

# of Members: 20

Famous Alumni: Benjy Bronk, Robert Kraft, Jack Benny, Henry W. Bloch

THON involvement: Our chapter prides itself on its THON involvement and continuously strives to raise more for the kids!

zeta beta tau

423 West Nittany Avenue

President: Jeffrey Rummel ([email protected])Recruitment: William Tietjen ([email protected])



Website: www.zetapsi.org

Chapter Website: www.pisigmazetes.org

Chapter Designation: Pi Sigma

Nickname: Zetes

Motto: “Tau Kappa Phi”

# of Members: 89

Famous Alumni: Ian C. Murray (Founder of Vineyard Vines), Brian Roberts (Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation), William B. Harrison Jr. (Former CEO and current chairman of JP Morgan Chase), Mark Fields (COO of Ford Motor Company)

THON involvement: We support the Knepp family, and especially their son Landon, in his fight against pediatric cancer, and will continue to work in support of THON and this extremely worthy cause.

zeta psi

225 East Foster Avenue

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Red Zone - Sunday1. Alpha Delta Phi2. Alpha Phi Delta3. Delta Lambda Phi4. Omega Delta Sigma5. Phi Mu Delta6. Sigma Lambda Beta7. Alpha Rho Chi

Yellow Zone – Monday8. Delta Kappa Epsilon9. Phi Kappa Psi10. Sigma Pi11. Pi Lambda Phi12. Pi Kappa Alpha13. Lambda Chi Alpha14. Delta Chi15. Alpha Gamma Rho16. Alpha Tau Omega17. Delta Upsilon18. Alpha Chi Rho

Green Zone – Tuesday19. Alpha Zeta20. Sigma Nu21. Phi Gamma Delta22. Beta Theta Pi23. Triangle24. Sigma Alpha Epsilon25. Phi Kappa Sigma26. Zeta Psi27. ACACIA28. Beta Sigma Beta29. Kappa Sigma

Blue Zone – Wednesday30. Delta Theta Sigma31. Zeta Beta Tau32. Sigma Tau Gamma33. Phi Sigma Kappa34. Theta Chi35. Sigma Phi Epsilon36. Delta Sigma Phi37. Theta Delta Chi38. Sigma Alpha Mu39. Alpha Epsilon Pi

Purple Zone – Thursday40. Chi Phi41. Tau Kappa Epsilon42. Sigma Chi43. Phi Kappa Theta44. Delta Tau Delta45. Alpha Kappa Lambda46. Phi Kappa Tau47. Tau Phi Delta48. Alpha Sigma Phi

Potential New Member Information Sessions in 111 Forum BuildingAttendance at one Potential New Member Information Session is required in order to be registered for Fall 2015 IFC Recruitment.• Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 – 8 p.m.• Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 – 8 p.m.

Fraternity Involvement Fair in Alumni Hall of the HUB-Robeson Center• Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Hetzel St.Locust Ln

Locust Ln Clover Alley

Fraternity Row

S. Garner St.

Osage Alley

Kix Alley

Fox Alley

Berry Alley

Chestnut Alley

McA

llister Alley

S. Pugh St.Hum

es Alley

KellyAlley

Miller A

lley

S. Burrowes St.

N. Burrow

es St.

Pollock Rd.

W. College Ave.W. College Ave.

E. College Ave.

W. Calder Way E. Calder Way E. Calder Way

Peach Alley

Holly Alley

Oak Alley

E. Hamilton Ave.

E. Pollock Rd

Shortlidge Rd.

Locust Lane

McKean Rd

Mi�

in Rd

Robeson Cultural

Center

W. Calder WayW. Calder Way

Harley Alley

Railroad Ave.Railroad Ave.

White Course Drive

White Course D

rive

Du� D

rive

S. Buckout St.

W. Campus Drive

W. Beaver Ave.W. Beaver Ave. E. Beaver Ave.

E. College Ave.

Highland Alley Highland AlleyHighland AlleyHighland Alley

Hawk Alley

W. Nittany Ave.W. Nittany Ave.

Wren Alley

W. Fairmont Ave.W. Fairmont Ave.

Hill AlleyHill Alley

W. Prospect Ave.W. Prospect Ave.

E. Fairmont Ave.

E. Fairmont Ave.

E. Prospect Ave.

E. Prospect Ave.

E. Nittany Ave.

Ash Alley

Orchard Alley

Highland Ave.

Birch Alley

C Alley

B Alley

S. Pugh St.

Apple Alley

Bird Alley

W. Foster Ave. E. Foster Ave.

E. Foster Ave.

Cresson Alley

Thrush Alley

Lark Alley

K Alley

L Alley

M A

lley

I Alley

H A

lley

H A

lley

S. Barnard St.N

. Barnard St.

S. Sparks St

N. Sparks St

Thorn Alley

Orange Alley

Wood Alley

Coal Alley

N. G

ill StS. G

ill St

K Alley

S. Patterson St. N

. Patterson St.

S. Atherton St.

S. Atherton St.

S. Burrowes St.

S. Fraser St.

Old Main Lawn

Peace Garden

Hub Lawn

Penn State

University

Alumni Garden

Pattee Mall

Pattee Mall

CentralParklet

Holmes-Foster Park

Community Field

Memorial Field

S. Allen St

S. Allen St

Cresson Alley

Cresson Alley

F Alley

E Alley

D A

lley

7

2

5

1

34

6

810

1115

16 12

1413

9

18

17

19

20

22

23 25

26

24

29

27

28

21

30

31

32 33

34

35 38

39

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37

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Zone DaysZone days are an opportunity for fraternities to showcase their houses by giving tours, answering questions, and more.

Red: Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015; 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Yellow: Monday, Aug. 31, 2015; 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Green: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015; 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Blue: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015; 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Purple: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015; 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bid Extension Members of each fraternity will extend bids, or an invitation to join their fraternity, during the hours listed below at your dorm or alternate place of residence.• Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 from 8-10 p.m.

Bid AcceptancePotential New Members must accept their bid by Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 at 8 p.m.

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