Dear Fellow Phis, I am Sam Moran, a second-year majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and the recently elected President of Phi Society. Since joining the fraternity, I have continuously been struck by the sense of belonging we share. Nowhere else do academics, leisure, and antics mix so naturally than at One University Circle, and it is […]
In response to the shortened two-week formal rush calendar, we enhanced our effort to get to know potential new brothers in the fall and added a great road trip to Washington with the support of the Alumni Board. We will continue to expand and refine our approach so we can increase the size of upcoming […]
This semester, we have instituted weekly Sunday night dinners and watch parties at 1 University Circle. Brotherhood Chair, Travis Montgomery and Kitchen Manager, Thomas Reiter coordinated this project. This gives all of us the opportunity to get together and spend quality time together more frequently. Our first dinner was held during Superbowl Sunday (February 11) […]
We hope you’ll get to know some of our active brothers in-person, virtually, and via our upcoming communications. Our brothers are involved in numerous activities both on- and off-Grounds. Some highlights include: Noah Adams (Col ’24) – Intern at Shore United Bank Noah Bennetch (Com ’24) – Director of Cans to Cans Recycling Club, IFC […]
Virginia Beta Board of Trustees Scott Oswald ’90, President Warren Nowlin ’78, Vice-President Michael Campbell ’91, Secretary Matt Grossman ’91, Treasurer David Billingsley ’04, Trustee Conor Jones ’12, Trustee Ajay Malik ’04, Trustee Christian Ricciardiello ’97, Trustee Randy Wert ’73, Trustee John Zimmermann ’81, Trustee Bill Evanow ’83, Alumni Advisory Council Tom Faulders ’71, Alumni […]
Last fall, fourth-year, Phi David Bieger (Col ’24, above) led the UVA pickleball team to a national championship, earning the team the 15k grand prize. David, a Physics and Computer Science double major, led UVA on a historic run, pulling off the “greatest upset in collegiate pickleball history” according to commentator and former Heisman winner, […]
We are sad to say goodbye to our graduating fourth- year brothers; however, we hope they will return to visit frequently! They are a great group of guys and have exciting plans for the future. See below for their plans after graduation: Noah Adams (Col ’24), Business Development Analyst with Performance Trust Capital Partners Shan […]
It has become abundantly clear that the Phi House is much more than a building at One University Circle (located at the intersection of Rugby and Grady Avenues) in Charlottesville, VA. The 300 Brothers in attendance at the 150th Anniversary, and scores of others who hoped to attend but could not make it due to […]
Reflections on the 150th Anniversary Celebration Why Phi Society? Why not Phi Delta Theta? The answer lies in both the history and the heritage of our organization. Over 500 people – alumni brothers, spouses, and active undergraduates, attended the 150th Anniversary Celebration of Virginia Beta in October 2023. Why did so many people travel to […]
We have renamed the Phi Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Virginia Beta Inc.’s longtime President, Harry R. Marshall, Jr. ’61, who passed away on June 22, 2021. Henceforth, this most prestigious of awards will be named the Harry R. Marshall Lifetime Achievement award and will be awarded every five years. “He loved his family, […]