Happy Holidays From Beta
Alpha Eta of Beta Theta Pi wishes you and your family a joyous holiday season and a prosperous and happy New Year!
A Denison Olympian Who Inspires Youth To Run Toward Their Dreams
Dee Salukombo ’12, a graduate of Denison University has run through it all—from a country ravaged by war to the rubber track of the United States to the Rio Olympics and back. Yet Salukombo is not running alone. Along his journey he empowers youth in the Democratic Republic of Congo to overcome the threat of war.
In 1988 Salukombo was born in the village of Kirotshe in Northern Congo. “We had a very good life,” he says of his family. “Until the war started.”
The Night Phish Rocked Beta
Before they played venues like Madison Square Garden, the band from Vermont debuted some of the biggest hits from their canon right in the living room of the Beta Theta Pi house.
It’s hard to explain Phish to those outside the cult.
Part of the challenge is that the band is difficult to categorize. In concert, the four musicians from Vermont famously eschew genres, moving from bluegrass to free jazz without so much as a set change. If they have a musical parallel, it would be the Grateful Dead, with their shared penchant for long, exploratory songs that loosen the shackles of their studio form. There’s an ethos match, too, with both bands’ extensive touring, spawning an ecosystem of homemade goods, bootleg tapes, and narcotic-enabled self-actualization.
Thank You Veterans
We’d like to recognize all of the veterans and active servicemen in our brotherhood this Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
Giving Tuesday is Almost Here!
Long-lasting friendships, a jumpstart to your career, awesome college memories, a community of Brothers who always have your back – whatever aspect of your Beta Theta Pi experience you’re most grateful for, now’s the time to show it! Join us in our #GivingTuesday celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 28!
A Q&A with Dick Tauber, ’67
When Dick Tauber, ’67, arrived at Denison in 1963, Beta Theta Pi was one of the few fraternities that welcomed him with open arms.
We recently asked him about his time at Denison and what he is doing today. Read on to find out!
The Real Reason Fraternities Exist
Fraternity. It’s almost become a dirty word, right? Problems associated with Greek life today are real and serious. That’s why stories like these are so important to share. We all have moments of Brotherhood we’ll remember forever, thanks to Beta Theta Pi. To many alumni (maybe even most), the meaning and purpose of fraternity is profound. A fraternity is a family, a brotherhood for life, no matter the challenges or hardships, as these stories illustrate:
2017-2018 Giving Off To a Good Start
Thanks to 22 Brothers so far, our 2017-2018 annual fund is off to a great start! Your contributions help support alumni communications which keep you in the know! We thank the Brothers listed on the Honor Roll HERE and welcome those who have not made their gift yet, to do so HERE.
The Strength of Betas Tested and Proven
Bruce MacNab, ’52, found fellowship and brotherhood at Beta Theta Pi
The Beta connection among those who hail from Shaker Heights, Ohio, was strong when Bruce MacNab, ’52 and AH 708, entered college in 1948. “Denison and Beta, had a long history among Shaker Heights residents,” Bruce recalls. “My high school friends that were a class ahead of me became Betas and encouraged me to join.” But tradition and familiarity of faces wasn’t the only draw for Bruce. “Beta Theta Pi had a good reputation on campus and the brothers had a maturity for which Beta has been traditionally known,” he explains.
“Greek Life Provides a human interaction that is irreplaceable”
Read on to find out how Beta Denison contributed to Jacob Henkle ‘09’s personal growth. “Bill Horn ’10, was a Brother who always made sure that I was doing well, especially after being diagnosed with depression and bi-polar disorder. He truly understood the meaning of –kai—and I will never forget his kindness. With the advent […]