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Last week, Luke Tyler, 19, was found unresponsive in his room at Washington State University (WSU), FOX News and New York Post reported. Tyler was a member of Theta Chi, and a group of Tyler’s friends called for the fraternity to be investigated with the help of an online petition. “His death directly followed a long and cruel pledging process allowed by his fraternity, Theta Chi,” the petition says. A university spokesperson did not respond to a…

Educational Leadership Consultants (ELCs)

As you might recall, the ELC program underwent some updates a couple of years ago. We've heard from some workforce members that they wish they had opportunities to connect with Theta staff members when they are on a local chapter visit. It is definitely not required to meet with staff when they are in town, but if you are interested, please contact Director of Education & Leadership Melissa Shaub and she can connect you to the ELC who might be…

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A popular TikTok influencer interviewed University of Southern California sorority members to discuss diversity in fraternity and sorority life, reports Your Tango. One member interviewed said, “We can’t really help it if people of color or who aren’t heteronormative don’t rush, but we want to create a safe space in case they do.” In addition to speaking with chapter members, the interviewer spoke with unaffiliated students. 

Workforce Updates

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The Bulletin

The December issue of The Bulletin has been emailed to all college and alumnae chapter officers, advisors, and facility corporation board officers and posted in Theta Portal > Chapter Portal > Chapter Resources > HQ Communications Resources > The Bulletin. Workforce members always have access to The Bulletin via Igloo > Files > The Bulletin. The Update is Theta’s main communication source for the workforce, and The Bulletin is Theta’s main communication source…

Theta Offices Closed

• Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 12, until 2:00 p.m. EST for a staff retreat.
• Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and FHC offices will also be closed Monday, Dec. 19, through Friday, Dec. 30, for the holidays.

Mentoring Month

January is Mentoring Month, and Kappa Alpha Theta wants to help our members make important connections through mentoring. We want members to have the capability to share advice…

Giving Tuesday 2022

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner! Back by popular demand, a limited number of donors who make a gift of $150 or more will receive a special edition Giving Tuesday pansy pin. This year's pin has a purple gem that will complement your badge, Pansy Patch pins, and other Theta jewelry. In honor of Theta’s founding in 1870, there will be a special 1870 sticker available to Giving Tuesday donors who also donate $18.70 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Make sure to follow…

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Last week

According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, then Assistant Professor of English Jana Matthews joined a sorority at Rollins College to connect with her students and found that she sincerely valued and enjoyed her experience in Greek life. In fact, her time as a faculty adviser for two sororities and a fraternity influenced her to write a book: The Benefits of Friends: Inside the Complicated World of Today’s Sororities and Fraternities. It studies…

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This week

The PhillyVoice reports that the hazing death of Penn State University fraternity pledge Tim Piazza will be the subject of an upcoming limited series currently in development at Hulu. Death at Penn State is an adaptation of Caitlin Flanagan's 2017 feature in The Atlantic, "Death at a Penn State Fraternity." The story explores fraternity culture and details the 12 hours Piazza was left to fight for his life after a fall at the Beta Theta Pi house on…

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During National Hazing Prevention Week, Dr. Phil invited multiple families on his show whose children suffered hazing or death due to hazing-related instances as a fraternity new member. The family of Stone Foltz, a 20-year-old student who passed away from alcohol poisoning as a new member of Pi Kappa Alpha, spoke about their son’s death and their anti-hazing advocacy. Another interview highlighted the family of Danny Santulli, a 19-year-old who is now blind and…