On January 15-17, Beta Omicron’s newly-elected executive council traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for training in key roles within the chapter. The chapter leaders attended Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s Mid Year Leadership Conference. ”Simple Choices. Major Impacts.” was the theme of the conference, inspiring members to take action at their university. The simple decision to lead can have far-reaching implications for a member. More than 500 Pi Kappa Phis received hands-on training in each of their leadership roles. They were able to exchange ideas with other chapters as well as receive direction from the national fraternity office.

Beta Omicron Chapter was recognized for their efforts in recruitment, service to Push America, and a newly-developed scholarship program. Fraternity CEO Mark Timmes (Florida) presented a State of the Fraternity address. He explained how Pi Kappa Phi is excelling in all areas, as other fraternities are experiencing a time of turmoil during this recession. (more…)

After a winning season at NSU, the Beta Omicron intramural volleyball team placed third in the state tournament. November 21-22, members traveled to Thibodaux to represent NSU against other university teams from across Louisiana.  Jon Lee, Nate Willison, Joedy Wiggins, Andrew Scull, Brad Deville, Jeremy Fuqua, Cameron Moises, Britt Richey, Kevin Bruce, and Alex Miley posted a 3-1 record in the state tourney. During the regular season against other NSU teams, the Pi Kapps held a 5-2 record, including playoff wins against Sigma Nu Fraternity and the Baptist Collegiate Ministries. Pi Kappa Phi is currently ranked number one in intramural points, ahead of all other fraternities.

Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority honored the late Sharon Sampite’s extraordinary devotion to service at a Homecoming Weekend ceremony.

The two groups collected donations to support NSU scholarships in Sharon’s memory. The project concluded with a memorial bicycle ride by three members of Pi Kappa Phi. The fraternity’s philanthropy, Push America, conducts an annual cross country ride, with dozens of service projects along the way. In the spirit of that trek, members Alex Miley, Shawn Smith, and Cameron Moises rode 125 miles to coincide with the University’s 125th anniversary. (more…)

Beta Omicron chapter has successfully recruited an outstanding group of new members. These men are poised to continue the Fraternity’s tradition of excellence.  The new members, many of whom are freshman, are leaders on campus.  Tau Class is represented in the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, the NSU Scholars College, Student Ambassadors, The NSU Student Alumni Association, and dominates intramural sports. (more…)

Over July 23-26, the Beta Omicron Chapter was recognized at Pi Kapp College in Charleston South Carolina for excellence in several areas of chapter operations. Archon Britt Richey, chaplain Garrett Webb, Standards Board chairman Brad Deville, and academic coach Mike Land represented the NSU delegation. The chapter earned Master Chapter status in the areas of Academic Achievement, Effective Chapter Alumni Relations, and Living the Ritual. Beta Omicron was also recognized with the Silver Star Push America Award. (more…)

The Theta Phi chapter at Louisiana Tech University was chartered on March 21, 2009, as Pi Kappa Phi’s 213th chapter. The chapter was installed by National Vice President Mark Jacobs, Delta Psi (Texas-Arlington), and Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Trustee David Morgan Sr., Beta Omicron (Northwestern State). The 35 founding fathers were initiated by teams from Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) and Theta Alpha (Southern Miss). Representing the national organization at Theta Phi’s chartering banquet were Bayou Regional Governor Dr. Mitchell Adrian, Beta Mu (McNeese State); Coordinator of Chapter Development Derek Berger, Beta Xi (Central Michigan); and Senior Leadership Consultant Walter Pape, Zeta Phi (Colorado State). Also in attendance were past staff members Kyle Robinson, Gamma Iota (Louisiana State), and Rodney Clements, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State). (more…)

For Cody Bourque, a member of Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, December 10, 2008, turned out to be more than just the last day of class for the fall semester. While settling in for his final class of Television Technique, a female student frantically alerted the class that another female student had passed out in the restroom. Bourque, who was CPR certified as part of crew training for the Gear Up Florida team in 2008, thew off his coat and ran to the bathroom. “My mind was racing, but I knew the first thing to do was check her vitals, which I did three or four times while calming myself down,” said Bourque. He, assisted by the female student who alerted the class of the situation, was able to revive the student. (more…)

Beta Omicron Chapter President Wil Adams will represent Greek organizations across the country in the Greeks on Capitol Hill Visit on April 17th. Adams, along with other program participants, will undergo training with a Washington, D.C. lobbying firm that will prepare the Greeks to interact with members of Congress. The focus of the program is to advance the Collegiate Housing Infrastructure Act. If passed, the legislation would make financial contributions to fraternity and sorority houses tax-deductible. “This is a way for us to highlight many of the positive things that Greek organizations do to help their universities and communities,” he said. “I know how vital the support of alumni members are to my own chapter house. It wouldn’t be possible without their financial support. They shouldn’t have to pay taxes on a donation to keep our house safe.” Adams is no stranger to politics. He currently serves as President of the NSU College Republicans. In 2007 he was a campaign volunteer for Louisiana State Representative Rick Nowlin. He also gained experience as a staff member for the 2008 campaign of Congressman John Fleming.