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Phi Delta Theta Installs Virginia Kappa at Radford University
On April 24, 2021, the men of the Virginia Kappa Emerging Chapter were initiated into Phi Delta Theta. That evening, the officiating ceremony members presented the men with their charter during the installation ceremony in the Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium at Radford University. Virginia Kappa is the tenth Phi Delta Theta chapter installed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Leading the weekend’s initiation and installation ceremonies were the Fraternity’s General Council President Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, Delta North Province President Austin Deray, and Leadership Consultants Corbin Lovelady and Devin Thornton.
Following the presentation of their charter, several constituents made remarks.
Virginia Kappa President Evan Walker reflected upon his time as a member. “One of the best aspects of our Phi Delta Theta chapter is that we are all unique, but this organization has bonded us all together through similar values and moral codes. With this blessing, we can forge our own path at Radford, and I’m confident we can overcome any obstacle. I’m so proud to be brothers with all of you men.”
Support Anti-Hazing Coalition
This morning, NBC’s TODAY Show featured the Anti-Hazing Coalition and members of PUSH (Parents United to Stop Hazing), the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC), and others who were on Capitol Hill today to support the END ALL Hazing Act (H.R.3267) and the REACH Act (H.R.662/S.706) to provide greater transparency through the reporting of all hazing acts on a college campus. Included in the group are Jim and Evelyn Piazza who joined us this summer at Kleberg.
Please help support Phi Delta Theta’s efforts to end hazing through education, transparency and accountability. Consider making a donation today.
Parents United to Stop Hazing Initiative (PUSH) Presentation Recap from Phi Delta Theta on Vimeo.
We Are Phi Delt: Days of Giving at Kleberg
This week, over 1,000 Phi Delts are currently in Oxford, Ohio for the best immersion leadership experience offered in the realm of Greek life: The Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute.
To support their experience, we are calling upon our alumni, students, family and friends to come together in support of the mission of Phi Delta Theta through the #WeArePhiDelt Days of Giving campaign.
In commemoration of our founding year, we have set a goal of raising 1,848 donors in the four days of the conference. Will you answer the call and be 1 of 1,848? https://give.phideltatheta.org/
Honor your Phi Delt experience today! Be 1 of 1,848 donors who makes an impact on the lives of every Phi Delt. Step up to the challenge at https://t.co/ssjcPjS06A. #WeArePhiDelt #Kleberg pic.twitter.com/Ssai6AmiU2
— Phi Delta Theta (@phidelt) July 26, 2019
Phi Delta Theta Installs Pennsylvania Sigma at Millersville University
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is excited to announce the installation of the Pennsylvania Sigma Chapter at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Sigma was colonized on October 20, 2017. The colony worked diligently to recruit new members and build bonds within the Fraternity & Sorority community at Millersville University. Their successful petition to the General Council of Phi Delta Theta led to their initiation, chartering, and installation on the weekend of May 3-4, 2019.
On May 3, Pennsylvania Sigma Colony members gathered at a private location in order to be initiated into the Fraternity. Led by General Council Member-at-Large David Almacy, the ceremony was performed by Tyler Wilson (Colony Development Specialist), Alex Atkinson (Director of Expansion), Matthew Groff (Epsilon South Province President), Ryan Egan (CAB Chairman), and a host of alumni.
On May 4, the colony members, local alumni, University Fraternity and Sorority Life Administrators, GHQ representatives, friends, and family gathered on the campus of Millersville University for their installation ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by General Council Member-at-Large David Almacy and attendees heard from university staff, alumni, and undergraduate members of the chapter including Gasser Abousaif, chapter vice president and All Greek Council president, incoming chapter president Tyler Humphries (pictured below) and John Carrasquillo, (Bond #375, Pennsylvania Mu) who transferred from Widener University and first introduced the idea of establishing a chapter at Millersville.
Phi Delts Advocate for Greek Issues on Capitol Hill
President of the General Council Chris Brussalis, Member-at-Large David Almacy, and Chief Operating Officer Sean Wagner, along with student representatives Trevor Guthrie (CA Xi), Pascal Boctor (CA Chi), and Ben Birnbach (MD Alpha) met with Senator Mike Braun (IN Beta) and other members of Congress to discuss freedom of association and anti-hazing legislation.
Indiana Senator Mike Braun, Wabash ’76, recently sent a letter to the president of Harvard University explaining why disbanding single-sex groups is actually detrimental to the communities that Harvard is claiming to try to protect.
LiveLikeLou’s Suzanne Alexander to Speak at GWU ALS Townhall
The DC Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at George Washington University will be hosting an ALS Town Hall on Saturday, February 16th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on campus in Duques Hall 151 located at 2201 G St NW, Washington, DC.
Suzanne Alexander, Founder of the LiveLikeLou Foundation, will be the keynote speaker. This is a great opportunity to come hear her speak and learn more about Phi Delt’s partnership with LiveLikeLou in the fight against ALS.
DC/MD/VA Province Retreat
Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity announced that it will host 22 province retreats throughout North America with the help of the Fraternity’s regional volunteers including Province Presidents and Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) members in the early months of 2019. The initiative is expected to at least triple the current attendance and impact of the Phi Delta Theta Leadership and Ethics Academy.
The Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia Province Retreat will be hosted by the Maryland Alpha chapter on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park on Sunday, February 13 at 9 AM. The day will consist of guest speakers such as LiveLikeLou’s Suzanne Alexander, leadership training, strategic planning, idea sharing, networking with other chapter members and alumni. At least five delegates from the following chapters will be in attendance:
GAMMA SOUTH PROVINCE
Maryland Alpha – University of Maryland
Maryland Beta – McDaniel College
Maryland Gamma – Washington College
Maryland Delta – Johns Hopkins University
DELTA NORTH PROVINCE
District of Columbia Alpha – George Washington University
Virginia Beta – University of Virginia
Virginia Gamma – Randolph Macon College
Virginia Iota – Old Dominion University
General Province Retreat Information
https://www.phideltatheta.org/members/the-academy/province-retreats/
Register for DC/MD/VA Province Retreat
https://phide.lt/mdvapr
Phi Delta Theta Installs New Chapter at Old Dominion University
On January 7, 2018, the Virginia Iota Colony at Old Dominion University began the process of becoming an official Phi Delta Theta chapter. What made Virginia Iota’s journey unique from others was their beginning as an interest group as opposed to the typical Phi Delta Theta expansion model. The colony faced the obstacles of becoming a colony, and later a chapter, without the on-site guidance of two expansion consultants.
With the support from Colony Development Specialist Tyler Wilson, Colony Advisory Board Members Jeremy Laws, Kevin Rice, and Dr. Scott Swail, and the Old Dominion University Student Involvement Office, installation weekend became a reality on the weekend of November 16-17, 2018.
Phi Delta Theta’s Response to Lawsuit Involving Former Chapter at Louisiana State University
Almost a year after the heartbreaking loss of Max Gruver, Phi Delta Theta continues to keep the entire Gruver family and the LSU Community in our thoughts and prayers. This is a very tragic situation that should have never happened.
Phi Delta Theta is a values-based organization that is committed to promoting a culture of responsibility in our chapters, and we remain vigilant in protecting the safety of our members and guests. This is why we removed the charter from the Louisiana Beta Chapter at Louisiana State University (LSU) and expelled all involved four days after the incident. We strongly advocate that those found to be involved and in violation of our risk management policies will be held accountable for their individual actions and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
We believe in the merits of a college fraternity but recognize the need for meaningful reform. In 2000, Phi Delta Theta was the first and largest fraternity to adopt and implement alcohol and substance-free housing. Throughout our history, we have endorsed and promoted initiatives to battle the societal issue of hazing.
Immediately after the situation, Phi Delta Theta initiated a thorough review of all the Fraternity’s health and safety initiatives. While these efforts continue, they have already resulted in the creation of required individual and chapter bystander education, a Good Samaritan policy, mandatory new member program development, and enhanced parent engagement and communication. A comprehensive listing of our health and safety programs can be found on the Phi Delta Theta website.
Most importantly, we continue to challenge our undergraduates and alumni to uphold the principles and values of Phi Delta Theta.
Source: https://phide.lt/2nKcHBx
Phi Delta Theta to Deliver Bystander Workshop to All Chapters During 2018-19 Academic Year
There is no quote more revered in Phi Delta Theta than “To do what ought to be done, but would not have been done unless I did it, I thought to be my duty,” stated by Founding Father Robert Morrison.
At this crucial time for fraternities, the spirit of this quote has driven Phi Delta Theta to introduce the To Do What Ought to Be Done Bystander Education Workshop. The Workshop will be delivered in-person at every chapter during the 2018-2019 academic year and provides Phi Delta Theta members with the skill set to intervene in situations involving the misuse of alcohol, hazing, sexual misconduct, and emotional distress.
The To Do What Ought to Be Done Bystander Education Workshop is the first of its kind among fraternal organizations and was developed through a partnership with the Prevention Innovations Research Center (PIRC) at the University of New Hampshire. An assessment was conducted by PIRC to gauge Phi Delta Theta members’ ability to build skills and tools to intervene in life and death situations. As a result, the Workshop and an online educational module was created to ensure moral courage and our Cardinal Principle, rectitude, go hand-in-hand. All undergraduate members of Phi Delta Theta are required to complete the online module.
Phi Delta Theta, a known leader in the fraternal world, and the first and largest fraternity to implement alcohol-free housing in 2000, is committed to promoting true industry reform and providing a safe, values-based leadership experience to its members.
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