Eta Chapter

Eta Chapter (Founded 30 April 1929) is located at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. The chapter was founded by Walter Percival and is a member of the Allegheny Region.

Chapter History

Founding

IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) was founded in 1875 as a normal school, a school that educates teachers. It became a liberal studies university in 1965. Now, there are three campuses (Indiana, Punxsutawney, and Kittaning). Three buildings on the main campus (Indiana) were named after Phi Sigma Pi Brothers: Foster, Walsh, and Wilson. Beard Auditorium, located in Stouffer Hall, is also a namesake of a Brother.

Phi Sigma Pi was the first fraternity on the IUP campus; Eta chapter was established on April 30, 1929. Our first group residence was on the 4th floor of the Indiana YMCA. On May 22, 1951, Eta's president, Joe Caletvi, asked Nationals to close the charter because Eta was not living up to the National Constitution.

Eta Chapter was reactivated on March 5, 1989. We are the the only coed national honor fraternity at IUP. Our philanothropy is the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Active Chapter

The current chapter has 31 undergraduate members and 5 initiates.

Past Chapter Officers

• (2003-2004) President: Laura Huss Vice President:
• (2004-2005) President: Marquis Hawkins Vice President: Jessica Martinez
• (2005-2006) President: Bethany Williams Vice President: Carolyn Slusser
• (2006-2007) President: Leyna Belinsky Vice President: Audrey Lilley Recording Secretary: Max Houseknecht Treasurer: Wes Lausch Parliamentarian: Julie Brett Corresponding Secretary Joe Bowman Initiate Advisors: Meghan Dunbar (Fall 06) Brian Deighan (Fall 06) Laura Mills (Spring 07) Nathan Angerett (Spring 07) Historian: Janine Garrett
• (Current) President: Max Houseknecht Vice President: Laura Kelly Recording Secretary: Lauren Judge Treasurer: Leah Zeman Parliamentarian: Kari Andren Initiate Advisors: Ashley Orlando (Fall 07) Audrey Lilley Historian: Darcee Schmidt

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Eta celebrates the Chapter's founding...

Other Event or Activity

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Dogs and Hogs

This activity is DOGS AND HOGS interchapter event! This semester it will be held April 13-15th. This event includes hayrides, bonfires, a picnic, pig roast, color wars (chapter vs. chapter competitions), a goodwill formal, a canned food drive, and the best fellowship around! More information can be found at our website- http://www.phisigmapi-eta.com!

Notable Alumni

• Walter Percival

Founding Member

• Marquis Hawkins

President, Initiate Advisor, Corresponding Secretary

• Alan Friday
• Bob Simmons
• Steve Cochran
• Charles E. Manwiller

Senior Vice President (1935-37)

• James K. Stoner

National Secretary (1939-1946)

National Counselor (1946-1951, 1951-1953)

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 1993 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 1994 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 1994 Charles W. Chance Alumni Award
• 1995 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
• 1995 Charles W. Chance Alumni Award
• 2006 Top in Region

Other Awards

• 1st place IUP Homecoming float 2006

Further Resources

• Chapter Home Page - http://www.phisigmapi-eta.com