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The Update | September 17, 2019
Industry Update Provided by NPC
USA Today and CBS News published articles about fraternity hazing deaths in recent years with an emphasis on binge drinking on college campuses across the U.S.
KOMU8, ABC 17, and the Missourian recently reported that Evelyn Piazza, mother of Timothy Piazza, and Rae Ann Gruver, mother of Max Gruver, two students who died in separate hazing incidents, are traveling around the country to share their stories. The two women spoke to a receptive audience at the University of Missouri on Sept. 4.
Grand Council News
At its meeting Friday, Sept. 13, Grand Council approved Epsilon Eta/Centre’s move to the Fraternity Housing Corporation.
The following 2020 nominating committee leadership has been appointed:
- Lisa Davis Olney, Delta Epsilon/Arizona State, Foundation committee chairman;
- Carryl Wischmeyer Krohne, Nu/Hanover, Fraternity & FHC committee chairman; and
- Katie Busby, Epsilon Zeta/Mississippi, Fraternity & FHC committee vice-chairman.
Foundation trustees will appoint the Foundation committee in the coming months. Fraternity committee members will be elected by districts once all chapter delegates have registered for Grand Convention 2020.
Sesquicentennial News
The 2020 Collection
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we have developed a limited-edition jewelry collection. The badge is an exact replica of the original ones Bettie, Alice, Hannah, and Bettie wore in 1870. In addition to the badge, the 2020 Collection will include unique badge guards in three designs and metal grades plus a 150th anniversary dangle. You can find the limited edition 2020 Collection by going to the 150 web page on the Theta website.
Sesquicentennial Celebration Collection
In addition to the 2020 Collection, Theta has produced the “Sesquicentennial Celebration Kit,” an assorted collection of merchandise with one of our licensed vendors, Sorority Girl Store. Visit the 150 web page on the Theta website to see the items and place orders.
Recent Theta Blog
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Collegiate Freedom of Association Action Day
Today is Constitution Day, and NPC has taken the opportunity to organize an action day in support of the Collegiate Freedom of Association Act. Please take a moment to help this effort by sharing our posts on social media and calling/emailing your representatives to encourage them to support the bill.
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