Purdue Suspends two Fraternities

[ForeverRoses]

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...OCAL/708170534

I was struck by the fact that the associate dean actually stuck up for the greek community-
"It's important to remember, too," Malavenda said, "that there are 77 other fraternities and sororities that are listening to us and following the rules."

[Tom Earp]

Well, I guess those GLOs lose and it is the others gain im membership.

But, the overall is we all lose.

[exlurker]

Three more Purdue fraternities have been suspended for alcohol-related violations, according to the August 18, 2007 Indianapolis Star. The three are Kappa Delta Rho, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon; see article:

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...LOCAL/70818001

Brief excerpt from longer article:

The Office of the Dean of Students reported that Kappa Delta Rho, Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon held functions this week in which minors were given or possessed alcohol. The groups also did not register their social functions with the Interfraternity Council, a requirement.

Delta Upsilon and Phi Kappa Psi were suspended earlier this week for the same violations.

[Tom Earp]

What a sad state of affairs. Dang Greeks!

These young people can do about anything but drink!

Say die for our country, vote, get married, a job have kids, but still NO NO to drink!

Purdue, booze police.

[DeltAlum]

I hope this isn't too paranoid, but it seems to me that this may be the beginning of what could be a huge reaction to the indictments of the university officials at Rider.

Five chapters in a very short time seems more than coincidence.

Most of you know, though, that my opinion has been for quite some time that what happened at Rider was inevitable given the increase in litigation and the widening of those who are named in suits in recent years.

Those of you who read this forum back when I was moderator know that I also believe that it would be good to lower the drinking age (for beer only, maybe?) to eighteen -- but until that happens our chapters have to obey the law or risk closing.

It's not enough to say that college students are going to drink no matter what. While that's true, corporate entities such as our chapters can't afford to be part of illegal activities. Which is what underage drinking (and also hazing) are -- illegal.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

I hope this isn't too paranoid, but it seems to me that this may be the beginning of what could be a huge reaction to the indictments of the university officials at Rider.

Five chapters in a very short time seems more than coincidence.

Most of you know, though, that my opinion has been for quite some time that what happened at Rider was inevitable given the increase in litigation and the widening of those who are named in suits in recent years.

Those of you who read this forum back when I was moderator know that I also believe that it would be good to lower the drinking age (for beer only, maybe?) to eighteen -- but until that happens our chapters have to obey the law or risk closing.

It's not enough to say that college students are going to drink no matter what. While that's true, corporate entities such as our chapters can't afford to be part of illegal activities. Which is what underage drinking (and also hazing) are -- illegal.

DeltAlum while this is so true and we both think some what a like, it seems so hypocritical at times.

I guess it would not be if the Law was changed?

So, the next question is will it ever be? Probably not.

Will the Bills for Greek Donations be passed, probably not.

While we have the best of Govrnments compared to others, they are doing not a darn thing except for themselves!

[exlurker]

The five fraternities at Purdue are no longer on suspension; however, each fraternity has a set of requirements to fulfil, according to the student paper:

http://www.purdueexponent.org/index....&story_id=6749

Brief excerpts from article:
The international offices worked with the Office of the Dean of Students and Interfraternity Council members to decide the nature of the sanctions. . . .
Each of the five chapters is required to attend alcohol awareness workshops, co-sponsor alcohol education programming and update its risk awareness program.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by exlurker

The five fraternities at Purdue are no longer on suspension; however, each fraternity has a set of requirements to fulfil, according to the student paper:

http://www.purdueexponent.org/index....&story_id=6749

Brief excerpts from article:
The international offices worked with the Office of the Dean of Students and Interfraternity Council members to decide the nature of the sanctions. . . .
Each of the five chapters is required to attend alcohol awareness workshops, co-sponsor alcohol education programming and update its risk awareness program.

I was just about to post this link:
http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dl...=2007708280339
Very simular, just local paper rather than campus paper.