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Alan G. Mnuchin, Beta Pi ’79, has become a valued asset as a financial advisor for new and old firms. Brother Mnuchin, brother to former United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, has proven to be a successful and influential investor and deal-maker on Wall Street. Using the knowledge and wisdom

In what has now become an annual fundraising event, organized by Pi Kappa Alpha Inter/National Fraternity (PiKA Memphis), the PIKE Now Chapter Challenge (PIKE Now) for 2023 has come to a close with a record amount of dollar donations. PIKE Now was initially created in 2020 as a fundraising event to deal with the negative effect

The Saul Zaentz Company’s film library has been sold at auction to Teatro della Pace Films, founded and owned by Paul Zaentz, Beta Pi ’69, where Paul is CEO. This film library features three films that captured Best Picture Academy Awards (Oscars): One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Amad

Unless otherwise noted, all information and quotes contained in this article are taken from articles appearing in The Daily Pennsylvanian. Palestine Writes Literature Festival In an article written by Shannon Donnelly for the Palm Beach Daily News, the Palestine Writes Literature Festival (Fes

Scott Mackler 5K The annual Scott Mackler MD PhD 5K run/walk will take place at Temple Beth El in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The event was created by Harvey Mackler, Beta Pi ’72, and the Mackler family, to honor the legacy of Scott Mackler, Beta Pi ’77. All donations r

One of the most sought-after persons to lead start-ups and/or emerging companies is John M. Jutila, Beta Pi ’76. Brother Jutila has both an engineering and Wharton degrees from Penn, as well as a doctoral degree from Grenoble Ecole de Management in France. Throughout his career, John has held many high-level

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disorder. Every year, approximately 60,000 new cases are added to the 6 million people already afflicted with PD. There is no known cure for this disease that has a devastating effect on the physical being of those affected. One of those affected is Jerry

Beta Pi brothers have repeatedly answered the question of why it is important to give back to Pi Kappa Alpha and said it was because of how much the fraternity changed their lives. PiKA gave them leadership skills and friendships that have weathered life’s ups and downs. Together, our gifts can make sure that the important benefits o

The 2023 PIKE Now Chapter Challenge commenced on September 1, 2023. Originally founded in 2021 with the intention to deal with the negative effects of COVID-19, the event has been a tremendous success. The event was brought back in 2022 by Pi Kappa Alpha Inter/Nat’l (PiKA Memphis) to provide an enhanced emphasis on health and safety

Pi Kappa Alpha Inter/National has recently released its Annual Report for 2022. Besides commenting on the financial state of the fraternity, the report updates various departments, committees, events, and initiatives on the national level for the coming year. Perhaps the most intriguing of the new initiatives is the creation of

Photo by Silas Barker Working for one of the leading institutes in the field of healthcare research and development is Dr. James Grant Keck, Beta Pi ’75. He is presently the Senior Director of Innovation and Product Development at JAX Mice Clinical and Research Services (JMCRS) for The Jackson Labora

The Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Mackler 5K) is now scheduled for Sunday, November 5, 2023, 12:30pm, at Temple Beth El, 301 Possum Park Road, Newark, Delaware. All proceeds and donations of the Mackler 5K are given to The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter (ALS Philadelphia). ALS Philadelphia administers these contr

It is with deep regret to report the passing of the following Beta Pi fraternity brothers into Chapter Eternal: As reported in the March/April 2023 issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette: Robert S. Morrison ‘73 As reported in the July/August issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette:

2023-2024 Newly Elected Officer Reporting Elected Positions President - Justin Wang  External Vice President - Phillip Trieu Internal Vice President - Nick Snyder VP of New Member Education - Luke Baber VP Membership Developm

Scott Mackler 5K The annual Scott Mackler MD PhD 5K run/walk (Mackler 5K) will take place at Temple Beth El in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The event was created by Harvey Mackler, Beta Pi ’72, and the Mackler family, to honor the legacy of Scott Mackler, Beta Pi ’77. Al

Photo courtesy of Holland & Knight The Best Lawyers in America has named Leon Fresco, Beta Pi ’97, as one of the best lawyers in the field of immigration law for the years 2020-2023.

The HERMANATORS ride against Parkinson’s Disease on September 09, 2023, to honor brother JERRY H. HERMAN, Beta Pi ’72. The HERMANATORS will gather once again to ride in the New England Parkinson Ride in Orchard Beach, Maine. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disorder. Every year, app

The Hermanators Ride Against Parkinsons Disease  On September 9, 2023, the Annual New England Pa