The original online guide to Greater Lafayette, Indiana. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue officials on Friday (Oct. 29) announced that four campus fraternities have been placed on probation for violating university regulations and Interfraternity Council Risk Management policies. “Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Tau, Phi Kappa Psi and Beta Theta Pi, all were placed on probationary status for varying lengths after university investigations. { Uncategorized } Last Monday Purdue University decided to withdrawl and not recognize the frat Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. These fraternities will have to show that they’re meeting certain standards, and we’ll help them along the way.”. 4 years ago. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. That’s not how it’s suppose to go. Trish Broadbent: Don\'t patronize this restaurant. The chapters must follow all university regulations, state and federal laws, and their fraternity and International Council requirements for hosting social functions. Purdue officials announced Tuesday that two fraternities have been placed on probation for alcohol-related offenses. — Purdue University officials on Tuesday (Oct. 6) announced that two campus fraternities have been placed on probation for violating university regulations and the Interfraternity Council Risk Management policy on alcohol consumption. “Our fraternities and sororities are made aware of the regulations, and if we find that they’re not complying, we will take steps. 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Sigma Chi Fraternity is on probation through Dec. 31, while Sigma Nu Fraternity will be on probation for one year, through Sept. 30, 2010, said Pablo Malavenda, associate dean of students. “We want all voting to stop. Purdue places 4 fraternities on probation. By Jim Bush, Purdue University News ServicePosted October 6, 2009. AV... Members and alumni volunteers must work with their international headquarters to establish a plan for the continuous improvement of social practices. The fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon was placed on probation after new members were subjected to psychological and physical abuse, … I was surprised when I first heard about the story because it has been quite some time since Purdue … Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Trish Broadbent: Don\'t patronize this restaurant. The fraternities must support the academic mission of the university in its behavior, programming and scholastic achievement. (NEXSTAR) - More than 24 hours after polls began to close we still do not have a clear answer as to who will be the next president of the United States. Lambda Chi Alpha’s probation will last until Jan. 1. About me! About A Sorority Girl. “I hope that I can come up with a new car and get enough money to give my kids a Christmas,” says victim Michele Jackson. Sigma Nu Fraternity (Beta Zeta Chapter) is on probation through September 30, 2010 for violating university regulations and the Interfraternity Council Risk Management policy on alcohol consumption. After reading the arti... matt: Is this the restaurant who\'s chef made inappropri... Tyler Sinclair: The chain needs to send employees to some kind of ... Lars Felder: Dreadful food, dreadful place, dreadful people. Purdue University officials announced that one of their fraternities was placed on probation due to an alcohol violation. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, 629 University St., and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, 325 Waldron St., were placed on probation after new fraternity members were required to drink alcohol and perform tasks for active sorority members at a Big Sis Night. 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It’s a very sad moment.”. Now, the owner is getting stuck with a hefty bill. Beta Theta Pi will be on probation through March 11, while Phi Kappa Psi and Theta Tau’s sanction will extend to May 1. Yea D Chi is done. If the fraternities satisfy the probationary conditions, they will be reinstated to full status. We are seeing strong evidence of a desire to comply and protect the welfare of others, and we are hopeful that fewer sanctions will need to be levied in the future as more progress is made.”. We don’t want them to find any ballots at 4:00 in the morning and add them to the list, okay? Greek Houses on Probation 25 Feb. At least 50 percent of Sigma Chi’s chapter and 80 percent of Sigma Nu’s must attend the 2009 Indiana Greek Leadership Conference. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Posted on 02 November 2010. The fraternity is restricted from servicing alcohol at any functions during the probation. Each of the violations was for serving alcohol to minors during separate functions at each house,” said Pablo Malavenda, associate dean of students. The same applies to Sigma Nu until Jan. 19. After reading the arti... matt: Is this the restaurant who\'s chef made inappropri... Tyler Sinclair: The chain needs to send employees to some kind of ... Lars Felder: Dreadful food, dreadful place, dreadful people.

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“As evidenced by the recent moratorium on social activities involving alcohol, our sorority and fraternity community is showing outstanding leadership in trying to resolve serious issues with alcohol abuse,” said Tony Hawkins, dean of students. University investigations concluded that alcohol was served to minors at Sigma Chi during an unregistered function on Sept. 4 and at Sigma Nu during a bid night on Sept. 9. “Our hope is that with the sanctioning of these two organizations, other groups will get the message that if your chapter disregards Purdue University and Interfraternity Council policies, they will be held accountable,” said Kyle A. Pendleton, assistant dean of students and director of fraternity and sorority life. Any event at which alcohol is served at a third-party establishment must be approved in advance by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, the chapters’ international office, and the Interfraternity Council. No functions with alcohol will be permitted at the Sigma Chi chapter facility until Jan. 11. Officials said the probation stems from a September event, where alcohol was found to have been available to minors at the Delta Chi fraternity. This past week Purdue University announced that four houses within the Purdue Greek system have been put on probation. Search. The probation, issued after a review by the university and Interfraternity Council, will be in effect through Dec. 14. “The safety of all members of the Purdue community has been, and will continue to be, a priority for the governance of the fraternity and sorority community.”.

“As with any transitional change, however, progress is sometimes incremental due to communication and lingering confusion about changing rules and/or regulations. INDIANAPOLIS — Teenagers were caught on camera stealing a van from a mother of four, and totaling the vehicle in a crash after a short joy ride. It discriminates... Brian: My wife and I are straight. “We address these matters accordingly when they come to our attention, and, as in any violation with student organizations, we will work with this fraternity as it moves forward in a positive direction,” said Jeffery Stefancic, associate dean of students.