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The Update | March 27, 2018
News from the Industry
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PennLive, and ABC News (among others) are reporting that lawmakers in Pennsylvania have introduced new anti-hazing legislation that would create ‘tiers of possible charges’ that could be filed against students or organizations in instances of hazing. The legislation would also call for fines of up to $15,000 per incident to be assessed against colleges and universities when hazing occurs. The Post-Gazette piece includes comments from both Beta Theta Pi and the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Multiple outlets in Pennsylvania are also reporting on testimony from the medical examiner stating that the death of Timothy Piazza could have been prevented. Additionally, The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted a call from Penn State’s president for a national database to track fraternity violations.
This week, another University of Missouri fraternity closed after a university investigation found hazing and alcohol violations. The fraternity, FarmHouse International, failed to adhere to the national organization’s hazing and alcohol policies, reports The Kansas City Star. Christian Wiggins, FarmHouse International Fraternity CEO, made it clear that the closing is not permanent; FarmHouse plans to return in fall 2020.
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity has been banned from Louisiana State University until 2033, according to the Baton Rouge Business Report. The ban comes following the trial of four LSU Phi Delta Theta members who were indicted in the wake of Maxwell Gruver’s death.
Office Holiday Closing
Theta headquarters will be closed Friday, March 30, for Good Friday.
Workforce Update
Please join Risk Prevention Committee Chairman Stephanie Sciarani and committee members in welcoming Jennifer Horvath, Beta Chi/Alberta, and Lindsay Romanic, Beta Chi/Alberta, to the committee.
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