About Pi Beta Phi at Michigan State University

Michigan State University’s Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi was founded on February, 17, 1945. Our house is located at 343 North Harrison Road, just minutes away from the Brody Complex. Nationally, Pi Beta Phi was founded at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois on April 28th, 1867. Pi Phi was founded with the original name I.C. Sororis; the first national fraternity for women, modeled after the Greek-letter fraternities of men. Pi Beta Phi is a premier organization for women, based on philanthropic service, sincere friendship, integrity, personal and intellectual growth, honor and respect, and lifelong commitment.

Chapter Contacts Chapter President Lauren Flanagan flanag46@msu.edu Recruitment Chair(s) Carolyn Joyce joycecar@msu.edu Social Chair(s) Kirsten Trelenberg trelenbe@msu.edu Philanthropy Chair(s) Taylor Nunley nunleyta@msu.edu

Recent Awards and Honors 2009 Pi Beta Phi “Beta” Chapter (Top 20 Nationally) 2009 Pi Beta Phi Excellence in Community Service & Philanthropies (Region 2) 2009 Pi Beta Phi Team Cooperation Award (Region 2) 2008 Greek Gala Multicultural Initiative Award 2008 Greek Gala Alumni Relations Award 2007 Beta Chapter 2007 Greek Gala Multicultural Initiative Award 2007 Greek Gala Public Relations Award 2007 Greek Gala Risk Management Award 2006 Greek Gala Sisterhood Award 2006 Greek Academic Woman of the Year: Jenna Zerwas 2006 Greek Gala Best Recruitment Award 2006 National Honorable Mention 2006 Pi Beta Phi "Beta" Chapter (top 38 Nationally)

Philanthropy Event: Broomball

Nationally, Pi Beta Phi's philanthropies revolve around literacy. All of our philanthropic efforts go toward Links to Literacy, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, and Arrow in the Artic. Pi Beta Phi's primary fundraising events are Arrow Open and Broomball. Arrow Open is a mini-golf tournament held for sisters and their families in the fall at a local miniature golf course. Arrow Open is followed by a fundraising dinner at a local restaurant, and the Greek and East Lansing communities are invited. Broomball is a hockey-like tournament held in spring, where the Greek community is invited to compete in the tournament. Additionally, Pi Beta Phis participate in Champions are Readers, in which members visit local schools and read to the children.