Epsilon Omega chapter of Beta Theta Pi at EWU. Developing men of principle for a principled life. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @Beta_EWU!
Beta’s Men of Principle initiative is not a localized idea; rather it is a message that transcends cultures and can resonate on every campus. The message is simple: times change, principles do not. Entrepreneurial in spirit and ambitious at heart, we are recruiting men who believe in the mission of the organization. It is our goal to align our fraternity with the founding ideals set forth by our eight brothers in 1839. Beta’s recent success, coupled with 176 years of tradition, leadership, and commitment to excellence has proven to be what college men today are looking for in a fraternity.
Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life. Our brotherhood aids the individual, builds the Fraternity and strengthens the host academic institution through lifelong devotion to intellectual excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible citizenship.
Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life. Our brotherhood aids the individual, builds the Fraternity and strengthens the host academic institution through lifelong devotion to intellectual excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible citizenship.
LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP — Bonded by oath and ritual, Betas form lifelong bonds of trust and friendship which are the foundation of the Fraternity’s mission.
CULTIVATION OF THE INTELLECT — Beta membership encourages individual and chapter support of the academic mission and provides opportunities for co-curricular learning and personal growth.
RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP — Betas participate in a system of self-governance, bound by trust and responsibility, which nurtures the development of social and leadership skills.
RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL CONDUCT — Beta Theta Pi is committed to standards of social conduct which are guided by principles of urbane, civil, courteous and responsible deportment.
COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY — The experience of being a Beta encourages men to serve their university, fraternal and local communities.
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The Vision of Beta Theta Pi
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Beta Theta Pi will be the exemplary standard for collegiate fraternal societies. Through implementation of Men of Principle, Beta will have successfully implemented policies and programs to achieve these objectives:
- Betas will be universally known as friends, gentlemen and scholars.
- Beta Theta Pi will be acclaimed and respected by the academic community.
- Beta Theta Pi will be endorsed by parents who will advocate membership for young men.
- Betas will be in high demand by leaders of business, government and the professions.
- Beta Theta Pi will engender bonds of friendship and brotherhood which create a lifelong commitment to serve and support the Fraternity.
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Leadership Opportunities
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Beta provides premier leadership experiences for more than 1,600 undergraduates annually including:
- The John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle
- The Donald W. English Beta Wilderness Challenge
- The Keystone Regional Leadership Conferences
- The Peter F. Greiner Leadership College
- The Hugh E. Stephenson Jr. Leadership Summit
- The Miller Nichols Chapter Presidents Leadership Academy
- The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute
- Future's Quest
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Some Famous Betas
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- Schuyler Colfax, U.S. Vice President
- Bill Nelson, U.S. Senator from Florida
- Richard Lugar, U.S. Senator from Indiana
- Adam West, Actor (Batman, Family Guy)
- The Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe (Super Troopers, Beerfest)
- Neil Everett, ESPN Anchor
- Ben Stiller, Actor, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder
- Ken Kesey, Author (One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest)
- Mike Schmidt, Baseball Hall of Famer
- John Wooden, Hall of Fame NCAA Basketball Player/Coach
- Blake W. Nordstrom - President, Nordstroms Inc.
- Sam Walton, Founder, Wal-Mart
- Bill Bowerman, Founder, NIKE
- William Falsgraf, President of the American Bar Association 1983-1985
- Chris DeWolfe, Co-Founder/ former CEO of Myspace.com
- Sam Palmisano, CEO of IBM
Going Beta is not just a college experience, it is a lifelong connection.
Join the Scholars, Leaders, Athletes and Gentlemen of Beta Theta Pi.
