FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI RELATIONSBen Billo
Welcome to the alumni page, My name is Ben Billo, and I'm honored to serve as your Vice President of Alumni Relations for 2025. I'm from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I'm currently co-majoring in Business Analytics and International Business, with a minor in Sports Management.
One of my primary goals this year is to improve alumni communication. To achieve this, I'll be publishing a Beta Theta Newsletter for each full month that we're in school. My aim is to keep you informed and engaged with the chapter's activities.
I'm also eager to stay connected with as many of you as possible. If you have any questions, suggestions, or simply want to say hello, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via:
Email: benbillo23@gmail.com
Phone: (616) 570-3577
We appreciate your support! ​Go in-depth through our bi-annual newsletters!
Our Story
​The mission of Phi Kappa Tau is to champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership and exemplary character.
In the Fall of 2018 our National organization reestablished the Beta Theta chapter at KU. Since then the members have embraced the challenge of growing the brotherhood from scratch to the chapter it is today. This could not have been possible without the support of the National organization and several key Graduate Council (GC) alumni who volunteer their time.
Hundreds of alumni make up the Graduate Council at the University of Kansas. The purpose of the GC is to promote the mission of Phi Kappa Tau among graduated members and support the Resident Council in Lawrence. A proud tradition dating back to the chapters installation at KU in 1954.​​
Quarterly Spotlight
Rechartering & Regional Conferences
Beta Theta reached a monumental milestone in the legacy of Phi Kappa Tau at the University of Kansas! We were thrilled to hold the Beta Theta Rechartering Ceremony on February 1 at the Kansas Union. Members and guests donned their coat and tie/dresses to honor our cherished chapter's return, paving the way for a bright future together.
On February 22nd the chapter also hosted the 2025 Heartland Regional Conference for Phi Kappa Tau. Chapters from neighboring states sent representatives and Beta Theta demonstrated why they are an up and coming chapter at KU.
Save Your Spot
We have many opportunities to interact with the brotherhood. Click on the links below to find out more about each event and register for it. For any without links, reach out to Alumni Relations to find out how to attend.
Winter-Spring 2025
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​February 1st Rechartering (ticket info above)
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03/17 Founders Day (month long celebration)
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Fall 2025​​​
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Homecoming in Lawrence!
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Annual meeting of the full Graduate Council
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Initiation of new members​ (Alumni encouraged to attend)
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Our Graduate Council Supports
Support Our Chapter
Donate Today
Your contribution matters! If you have less than $500/yr to donate, please support our Graduate Council directly. This supports a wide variety of events including homecoming, chapter brotherhood dinners and chapter workshops.​
For donations over $500/yr, kindly donate to the Kansas Chapter Giving account with our National Foundation. Your support funds academic scholarships and enables chapter officers & chairmen to attend regional and national leadership conferences, thus lowering the cost of membership!
Volunteer!
“I really enjoyed my time as graduate council president. Working with other alumni during the Covid years to keep the brotherhood spirit going was a challenge but rewarding at the same time. We had some great homecoming years and it was rewarding to be on the hill and to see all who came back! The undergraduate’s enthusiasm was and is contagious and I look forward to seeing what happens!”
Larry Washburn, '88 Alum