Audience: Collegians

The award-winning John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle is an incredible opportunity for initiated Betas that focuses on the ritual of Beta Theta Pi and becoming a better leader. The Wooden Institute allows Betas to interact with brothers and Friends of Beta from across North America. Participants share ideas, dissect Fraternity ritual, partake in challenging activities that focus on leadership skills, learn more about the history of Beta Theta Pi and reflect on the Fraternity’s heritage. Most importantly, participants have fun with other initiated Betas in Oxford, Ohio!

Join fellow members of Beta Theta Pi and guests for an Alumni Appreciation Reception!

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Cornell Club | New York
6 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$20 per alumnus from the classes of 2016-2026
$30 for all other alumni and guests.
Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bar available.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 8, 2026.

The evening will include:

• The presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Kalman “Kal” Pipo, CWRU ’86
• A panel discussion featuring Mike Okenquist, Villanova ’94, member of the Beta Theta Pi Board of Trustees, Rick Banks, Cornell ’72, Chairman of the Beta Theta Pi Foundation Board of Directors, and Jeff Rundle, Kansas State ’03, Chief Executive Officer of Beta Theta Pi.
• Recognition of Fraternal Twenty-Fives, Fifties and
  Seventy-Fives.

Questions, contact Eric Eickhoff, Ohio Wesleyan ’00 at eric.eickhoff@beta.org.

The award-winning John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle is an incredible opportunity for initiated Betas that focuses on the ritual of Beta Theta Pi and becoming a better leader. The Wooden Institute allows Betas to interact with brothers and Friends of Beta from across North America. Participants share ideas, dissect Fraternity ritual, partake in challenging activities that focus on leadership skills, learn more about the history of Beta Theta Pi and reflect on the Fraternity’s heritage. Most importantly, participants have fun with other initiated Betas in Oxford, Ohio!

The award-winning John and Nellie Wooden Institute for Men of Principle is an incredible opportunity for initiated Betas that focuses on the ritual of Beta Theta Pi and becoming a better leader. The Wooden Institute allows Betas to interact with brothers and Friends of Beta from across North America. Participants share ideas, dissect Fraternity ritual, partake in challenging activities that focus on leadership skills, learn more about the history of Beta Theta Pi and reflect on the Fraternity’s heritage. Most importantly, participants have fun with other initiated Betas in Oxford, Ohio!

Beta is coming home for its annual reunion! Join Beta brothers, Sweethearts and guests at the 185th General Convention on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Home of the Miami Triad — Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi — and the Alpha chapters of the Delta Zeta and Phi Kappa Tau, Miami is affectionately known as the Mother of Fraternities.

Visit iconic Beta heritage sites across campus, from the Beta Campanile to the Hall of Chapters to the Alpha Chapter house. Take a trip to the grave site of Founder John Reily Knox up the road in Greenville, Ohio. Stand near the spot where the founders changed the course of history some 187 years ago. Mark July 30–August 2, 2026 on your calendar to join attendees from across Beta’s Broad Domain at the 187th anniversary celebration in Oxford.

Beta is coming home for its annual reunion! Join Beta brothers, Sweethearts and guests at the 185th General Convention on the campus of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Home of the Miami Triad — Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi — and the Alpha chapters of the Delta Zeta and Phi Kappa Tau, Miami is affectionately known as the Mother of Fraternities.

Visit iconic Beta heritage sites across campus, from the Beta Campanile to the Hall of Chapters to the Alpha Chapter house. Take a trip to the grave site of Founder John Reily Knox up the road in Greenville, Ohio. Stand near the spot where the founders changed the course of history some 187 years ago. Mark July 30–August 2, 2026 on your calendar to join attendees from across Beta’s Broad Domain at the 187th anniversary celebration in Oxford.