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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Wisconsin Gamma chapter of Phi Kappa Psi

Founded at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin in 1881, the Wisconsin Gamma chapter of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity has had an illustrious history, and continues to lead its brotherhood in excellence by example. Wisconsin Gamme received the 2002 Risk Management award from the National fraternity, demonstrating their dedication to preserving the health and welfare of their members and pledges alike.

Amongst other public services, the chapter offers an escort service for women on and near the college campus, and takes part in an annual highway trash pickup. Further, it hosts a number of alcohol and substance-free social events, as well as offering a forum for interested students and faculty members of the college to give talks and lectures at their "fireside chat" events.

In 1969, the chapter surrendered its charter rather than fight a complaint lodged against the chapter by a visiting member for initiating a black man into the brotherhood. In 1977, the chapter restored its charter, and in 2002 celebrated its 25th anniversary after the reinstatement.

Several of the fraternity songs are believed to have been written by brothers from Wisconsin Gamma - "Adam", for example, and "I Took a Little Trip to Heaven". Both of these songs reference things from the past of the chapter, such as Chapin St. in Beloit, where the old chapter house was, and references to the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, which was disbanded after it was discovered that the members had been operating a methamphetamine production lab.



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