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A Message from Commander Shin

Coming into this role, I was deeply inspired by our past Commanders, Jack Billies (’21) and Will Keen (’20). Jack led our chapter to our first Rock Chapter Award, a testament to the strides we’ve made in enhancing our operations and brotherhood. Both Jack and Will were strong, passionate leaders, and as I assumed this […]

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Recruitment Update – Spring 2024

The recruitment process was very successful this semester, and the new pledge class has 22 talented and hard-working brothers. Above is a picture of the new members after a run with the University of Virginia President, Jim Ryan. Welcome, New Members! Jack Patrick Lohrer, Alexandria, VA Alexander Noble Street, Richmond, VA Russell Edward Grose, Broomall, […]

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Brotherhood Update from the Chaplain

Hello, my name is Ethan Jenkins, a third-year electrical engineering student from Long Beach, CA, and current Chaplain of the Beta Chapter. My goal as Chaplain has been to build on the hard work of my predecessor, McCall Sinclair, while introducing some new traditions. This past semester, we had our annual Brotherhood Retreat in the […]

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Philanthropy – Spring 2024

This semester, the Beta Chapter has expanded its vision for philanthropy and community service to encompass numerous organizations across Grounds and the greater Charlottesville community. We are happy to announce we have raised over $5000 for community organizations like the Sexual Assault Resource Agency of Charlottesville and national organizations like St. Jude’s and Service for […]

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Brotherhood Spotlight – Spring 2024

Andrew Tran Hello. My name is Andrew Tran and I am a rising fourth year at UVA studying computer science and statistics. I am pursuing a career in software engineering or product management. I’d also like to get my MBA at some point, as my parents have always encouraged me to strive for higher education. […]

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Update from the House Corporation – Spring 2024

The Chapter House Corporation, the Hopkins Society of Sigma Nu, has been busy with renovation projects and needed repairs to the house over the past year. The Beta Chapter house is an historic and architecturally significant fraternity house, the largest at UVA, and the most prominently viewed from the new University Ivy Corridor Plan or […]

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Beta Brothers Celebrate UVA Reunions

During the first week of UVA Reunions, May 31- June 2, 2024, some 25 Beta brothers and their spouses gathered at the Chapter House to share goodwill along with tales of outrageous undertakings as undergrads. Pictured above are some of the brothers attending the June 1, reception at the house. Younger alumni will gather at […]

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Alumni Spotlight – Walter “Terry” Birkel

I graduated from UVA in 1969 , went straight to law school, and have been in private law practice in Washington, D.C. since 1973. My wife, Ann Brown, was in the first co-ed class (Col ’74, Law ’77) at the College, and we married in 1987. Our daughter, Maggie (Law ’18) practices law in DC, […]

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Interview with Ray Massey (’19)

Ray Massey (‘19) was critical in organizing a speaker series this Spring, alongside Matt Renk, Balram Prasad, and Nick Koziolek. They all have careers in finance and gave great advice to the younger brothers who hope to pursue similar fields. Below is an interview with Ray Massey. What are some of your favorite memories from […]

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