What happened to Iota Alpha Pi?

[LEMCV@aol.com]

Nu Chapter at WSU was very small compared to any sorority on campus during my college days (1965-1969) and was granted a 3rd rush period during the Winter quarter in 1967. It was then I was asked to rush. I did and became the first non-Jewish pledge (to my knowledge) in all of IAPi. Each of our chapter's pledge classes subsequent to my initiation had one non-Jewish pledge until 1969 when I graduated. I lost regular contact will all my sisters about 10 years ago when my pledge sister and dearest friend passed away.

The talk in the early 1970's when dissolution was being considered was that the identity of the sorority would be lost if they merged with another and it was my understanding that the majority wanted to continue with alumni meetings and maintain the intergity of what was and had been rather than change. My recall was there was also a lot of dissent regarding the admission of the non-Jewish members and what this might mean to the future, but that my only be my memory and not a significant factor. There was never any problem with diversity in the Nu chapter that I knew of.

[joliebelle]

Originally Posted by LEMCV@aol.com

Nu Chapter at WSU was very small compared to any sorority on campus during my college days (1965-1969) and was granted a 3rd rush period during the Winter quarter in 1967. It was then I was asked to rush. I did and became the first non-Jewish pledge (to my knowledge) in all of IAPi. Each of our chapter's pledge classes subsequent to my initiation had one non-Jewish pledge until 1969 when I graduated. I lost regular contact will all my sisters about 10 years ago when my pledge sister and dearest friend passed away.

The talk in the early 1970's when dissolution was being considered was that the identity of the sorority would be lost if they merged with another and it was my understanding that the majority wanted to continue with alumni meetings and maintain the intergity of what was and had been rather than change. My recall was there was also a lot of dissent regarding the admission of the non-Jewish members and what this might mean to the future, but that my only be my memory and not a significant factor. There was never any problem with diversity in the Nu chapter that I knew of.

This link should be able to answer any questions that you have
http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...ad.php?t=31666

[princesskneesa]

Would any Iota Alpha Pi's be interested in archiving their sorority's information on the web? I research sorority history for fun and would hate to see all of IAP's information lost one day. I'd be more than willing to help get the archives going.

Also, I would like to know more about the University of Maryland chapter. Did it ever establish itself? Maryland has an amazing Greek system with gorgeous houses!

[FaithWitkin]

IAPi at Penn State merged with AEPhi. Iotas who were active when the national organization folded were offered membership in AEPhi.

[TSteven]

Originally Posted by FaithWitkin

IAPi at Penn State merged with AEPhi. Iotas who were active when the national organization folded were offered membership in AEPhi.

How was that possible? I thought that once initiated in any NPC, one could never be initiated into another NPC. As noted, Iota Alpha Pi was not absorbed (on a national level) but dissolved. So I don't understand how a chapter could be offered membership in any other NPC.

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by TSteven

How was that possible? I thought that once initiated in any NPC, one could never be initiated into another NPC. As noted, Iota Alpha Pi was not absorbed (on a national level) but dissolved. So I don't understand how a chapter could be offered membership in any other NPC.

At the point that IAII dissolved, it was no longer a member of NPC so that rule didn't necessarily apply. Another scenario is that maybe the IAII Grand Council could have released its members and chapters from their obligations. If that is so then those members and chapters were free to pursue other avenues. Just some thoughts.