Beta Theta Pi - Denison University

Senator Richard Lugar was a true American Patriot. Serving the state of Indiana in the United States Senate for 36 years, Lugar made his mark on policies foreign and domestic, bringing about a more peaceful world. His spectacular career and erudite style was catalyzed by his education at Denison University where he was a member of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. The future Senator obtained a Rhodes scholarship that took him to Oxford University’s Pembroke College. After obtaining two bachelor’s degrees and a masters, he was a lieutenant in the Navy. His first major run for office saw him elected as Mayor of his hometown of Indianapolis in 1967, beginning a career in service of the public that would span generations.

From his position at the helm of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Lugar worked to bring an end to apartheid in South Africa and championed weapons nonproliferation policy. Throughout his career in the Senate, Lugar was known as a patron of bipartisan cooperation, co-sponsoring the famous Nunn-Lugar Act with Georgia Democrat Sam Nunn. In presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, President Barack Obama declared the policy’s success intertwined with Senator Lugar’s stating, “His legacy . . . is the thousands of missiles and bombers and submarines and warheads that no longer threaten us because of his extraordinary work.” Lugar had a natural, soft-spoken manner that exuded kindness and calm, regardless of the setting.

The Denison community will forever admire his leadership and never forget his dedication to the throughout his life. The men of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi will remember his steadfast friendship and genuine interest in our lives despite his monumental career. Richard G. Lugar was a true man of principle who embodied the values of cultivation of intellect, responsible conduct, mutual aid and assistance, integrity, and trust with grace and honor.

May he rest in peace, of ever honored memory.

(As Betas Now We Meet) The Alpha Eta chapter of Beta Theta Pi is happy to introduce our nine new brothers. We gladly thank Pledge Educator Patrick Manglano for guiding these young men in the great ways of Beta Theta Pi.

We are officially open! Come enjoy the chicken in the Slayter Pit!

The Alpha Eta chapter was excited to host our District Chief Tommy Raimondi today! Following breakfast with our executive board this morning, both Tommy and the chapter's financial advisor Garrett Anderson were able to attend our weekly chapter meeting at noon. Pictured is our current executive team along with Tommy and Garrett-

(New Pledges) The Alpha Eta chapter is proud to present its spring pledge class of eight incredible young men. There are 4 freshmen and 4 sophomores that will grow into outstanding Betas under the guidance of pledge educator Patrick Manglano.
The pledges are, from left: Kenny Connelly, James Braham, Shep Griswold, Christopher Nakon, David Reina, Mason Ansel, Nick Brodbeck and Nolan Wang.

(Walk a Mile) A group of Alpha Eta Betas joined the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes national men's march movement Friday at Denison, standing up against R**e, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence. Walk on, Betas!
For more information, or to support the cause, visit http://www.walkamileinhershoes.org

(Alpha Eta Takes a Sisson!) We are excited to announce on this 'eighth day of the eighth month' that the men of the Alpha Eta chapter have received the coveted Sisson Award this past weekend at the Beta Theta Pi . Awarded to chapters that have shown success in their academics, nationally certified new member growth programs, leadership development programs, and chapter operations, the men of the Alpha Eta chapter are proud to stand as successful college Men of Principle.

(A North American Classic) She's older than 24 states in the Union and 10 provinces of Canada, and if her next 177 years look anything like her first, boy, do generations of young men and alumni have something to look forward to. Happy Founders' Day to the 203,383 brothers of Beta Theta Pi!

(Mac Sellars Monday Vol. 2) The Alpha Eta Chapter would like to congratulate our brother, Mac Sellars, on committing to Harvard Divinity School to pursue a Master's of Divinity!

(Mac Sellars Monday) During the Academic Awards Convocation, Beta's own McLane "Mac" Sellars (Pictured below with President Weinberg) won the President's Medal, which is given to students who embody some combination of the following: service to the community, contribution to the arts, enlargement of the community's global perspective, athletic fitness and achievement, leadership ability and contribution to community discourse. Congratulations to this outstanding Man of Principle!

(Sun's out Guns out Sunday) This Saturday, the men of Beta Theta Pi hosted the first annual Philanthropy Tug-O-War tournament. The tournament was a lot of fun, and all of the money raised went towards our Chapter's philanthropy, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Pictured here are brothers Demaree, Groff, Nakon, Frank, and Ungar winning the men's bracket.