The Campaign

for BeTa eTa ChapTer

of Sigma nu fraTerniTy

indiana univerSiTy

preServing our LegaCyBuiLding our fuTure

The Beta Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu at Indiana University was chartered in 1892 and since that time more

than twenty-six hundred men have joined our ranks. No chapter can boast of more loyal alumni, men

of renowned service to their country, communities, University and Fraternity than Beta Eta. Our alumni,

simply stated, are business, professional, and community leaders nationwide.

In the late 1800s, “literary societies” were the predecessors to fraternities at Indiana University. In

1892, The Independent Literary Society became the Beta Eta chapter of Sigma Nu at Indiana University.

Over our 116 year history, our Chapter has trained and developed young men of exceptional character

and dedication.

The impact of Beta Eta on Indiana University is unparalleled. Six shrines honoring Beta Eta alumni

adorn the Indiana University campus: The Herman B Wells Library, The Biddle Continuation Center

in the Union, the Wells Shrine in Kirkwood Hall, Beck Chapel, Armstrong Stadium, and the Herman

B Wells Statue. We have certainly left our mark in Bloomington as well as the many communities

where we have elected to practice our chosen professions and reside.

We are incredibly proud of our alumni’s tremendous personal and professional accomplishments,

their dedication to their communities, charities and activism. Beta Eta alumni have lead our University,

its Foundation, served its Board of Trustees and headed its athletic department. We have directed

corporations and endowments, run hospitals, nurtured and cared for the sick and disenfranchised,

prepared countless doctors, lawyers and judges, developed communities, raised families, and given back.

Our alumni have an important and storied history with Sigma Nu National, boasting five former

Regents: George M. Cook, Ward G. Biddle, Herman B Wells, E.G. White, and Donald K. Densborn.

“The ChaLLenge

of ThiS projeCT iS

exTraordinary.

The BenefiTS of SuCCeSS

wiLL CapTure The imaginaTion

of The CampuS

and SeCure BeTa eTa’S

LeaderShip poSiTion

for deCadeS

To Come.”

our proud heriTage

Additionally, four of our alumni, Ward G. Biddle, Herman B Wells, Thomas M. Lofton, and

E.G. White have been inducted into the Sigma Nu Hall of Honor.

Notwithstanding these accolades, our most impressive accomplishments are found in the strengths

of the individual, life long friendships which were forged during our years at Sigma Nu in Bloomington.

Beta Eta’s fraternity experience teaches qualities not found in the classroom to help better prepare

our men for life: leadership, character, teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

Kirkwood Castle on Kirkwood Avenue circa 1952.

“rememBer, we aLL

have BenefiTed from

The work, SaCrifiCe,

and generoSiTy of

ThoSe who wenT

Before uS.”

“rememBer, we aLL

have BenefiTed from

The work, SaCrifiCe,

and generoSiTy of

ThoSe who wenT

Before uS.”

Current location on 1015 North Jordan.

Beta Eta’s fraternity experience teaches qualities not found in the classroom to help better

prepare our men for life: leadership, character, teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

“The ChaLLenge

of ThiS projeCT iS

exTraordinary.

The BenefiTS of SuCCeSS

wiLL CapTure The imaginaTion

of The CampuS

and SeCure BeTa eTa’S

LeaderShip poSiTion

for deCadeS

To Come.”

Almost 60 years ago today, a group of Beta Eta alumni and active members, lead by the honorable

and legendary Herman B Wells, developed a plan for a “new” Sigma Nu chapter house. Their vision

included “fraternity row” on North Jordan where Sigma Nu would occupy two spectacular lots.

The plans developed by this group of dedicated alumni and current members laid the foundation for

a state of the art facility at 1015 North Jordan.

In 1952 Beta Eta moved from the Kirkwood Castle to 1015 North Jordan. Today, 60 years later, we

stand at similar crossroads for this and future generations of Beta Eta.

Now is the time to stand on the shoulders of the Founders of Sigma Nu, the Founders of Beta Eta, and

the alumni we grew up with in Bloomington to create a vision and execute a plan to sustain Sigma Nu

at Indiana University for the next 50 years. The time has come to develop a facility that will ensure our

viability at Indiana University so future generations can carry on our heritage and experience what being

a Sigma Nu means. The elements of this vision must include rebuilding the chapter house to provide

modern and unparalleled living and studying accommodations for future generations of Beta Etas.

The challenge of this project is extraordinary in the best of times. The rewards of succeeding in our

efforts will secure Beta Eta’s position as one of the greatest institutions at Indiana University.

pLanning for our fuTure

Fundraising game Plan

PeoPle annual $ ToTal Per $ ToTal $

1 $1,000,000 $1,000,000

2 $ 500,000 $1,000,000

4 $ 250,000 $1,000,000

5 $20,000 $ 100,000 $ 500,000

10 $10,000 $ 50,000 $ 500,000

44 $ 5,000 $ 25,000 $1,100,000

66 $5,100,000

*These can be five year pledges

ProjecT scoPe

Phase 1: New East Elevation / Existing Structure $2,100,000

Phase 2: East Elevation / New South Wing $1,600,000

Phase 3: New Chapter Room / Senior Wing Addition $1,400,000

camPaign goal From alumni $5,100,000

This is the vision for the rebuilding of our chapter house. As our fellow alumni who went before us did,

we must now do everything we can to ensure Beta Eta’s position as one of the greatest institutions

at Indiana University. The blueprint for success is below. Let’s make it happen.

The miSSion

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“rememBer, we aLL

have BenefiTed from

The work, SaCrifiCe,

and generoSiTy of

ThoSe who wenT

Before uS.”

“The ChaLLenge

of ThiS projeCT iS

exTraordinary.

The BenefiTS of SuCCeSS

wiLL CapTure The imaginaTion

of The CampuS

and SeCure BeTa eTa’S

LeaderShip poSiTion

for deCadeS

To Come.”phaSe 1

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The maSTer pLan for BeTa eTa ChapTer of Sigma nu fraTerniTy aT indiana univerSiTywe need everyone’S parTiCipaTion To make ThiS a reaLiTy.

Love honor TruTh

honorary Campaign ChairmenPat Shoulders and Clarence Doninger

Campaign ChairsThomas Hargett, John Bitove, Louie Iaccarino

Campaign Steering Committee

Finance commiTTee

Don Densborn

Dan Gerritzen

Steve Ratterman

Building commiTTee

Jeff Newburg

Steve Ratterman

Jason Cosner

Thomas Hargett

Russ Seiler

camPaign commiTTee

Scott McCrea

Chris Alcock

Thomas Hargett

Bobby McDonald

Bernie Lacy

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