FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2013
Contact: Justin D. True
Title: Director of Communications & Marketing
The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity
Memorial Headquarters:
8347 West Range Cove
Memphis, TN 38125
Phone: 901-748-1868
Email: jtrue@pikes.org
BETA TAU CHAPTER PLACED ON INTERIM SUSPENSION
Upon notice of inappropriate photos and comments made by the Beta Tau Chapter, Executive Vice President Justin A. Buck issued the following statement:
“The Supreme Council of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity has placed the Beta Tau Chapter at The University of Michigan on interim suspension, effective immediately, due to members displaying inappropriate and offensive photos as well as making claims which are in violation of Fraternity Standards.”
"I am thoroughly disappointed in the choices made by the Beta Tau Chapter members and regret any issues this has caused the Michigan Greek Community,” stated Executive Vice President Buck. “Countless undergraduate and alumni members throughout our organization have contacted the office voicing their displeasure and the Fraternity is taking this situation very seriously. Pi Kappa Alpha does not condone this behavior, the image it portrays, or the claims which have been made by the Chapter."
“Clearly, these actions are neither in line with Pi Kappa Alpha’s values nor those of The University of Michigan. The Fraternity’s staff is committed to working with the university and the Interfraternity Council to implement appropriate punitive and educational conditions for the chapter. Failure to comply with this indefinite suspension or the subsequent conditions may result in additional action, including charter suspension.”
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The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was founded at the University of Virginia in 1868 and has grown to an international brotherhood composed of more than 250,000 members, 225 chapters and 150 alumni associations. Pi Kappa Alpha has maintained the largest average chapter size of any inter/national fraternity for most of the past 20 years, and through its members has donated millions of hours and dollars to philanthropic causes and community organizations across North America. Pi Kappa Alpha’s mission is to “develop men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience.”