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The Delta Pi chapter of Beta Theta Pi at the University of Louisville began in 1963 as Nu Sigma Chi, a local fraternity founded by Richard Clark Taylor and several of his closest friends. The original goal of the chapter was to gain entrance into the National Sigma Chi fraternity. At that time Sigma Chi was not interested in expansion at the University of Louisville. Nu Sigma Chi eventually, and with much heated debate, considered the option of transitioning to other National fraternities. One fraternity that was suggested to our chapter was Beta Theta Pi. It didn't take long for Beta Theta Pi to recognize the young talent and fine leadership in Nu Sigma Chi. The local fraternity was easily one of the strongest groups of the Louisville Greek community and had earned campus rapport with excellence in grades, intramurals, Fryberger Greek Sing, and most importantly, brotherhood. Finally in 1969, with the help of a Beta great mentioned in the pledge manual Son of the Stars, B. Hume Morris (Centre '68), Nu Sigma Chi became a colony of Beta Theta Pi. In 1971, Nu Sigma Chi was voted in as the Delta Pi chapter of Beta Theta Pi. Delta Pi has experienced great success over the years with over 490 initiated men. Louisville's Beta has won numerous awards from the General Fraternity, including the Sission Award eleven times, and was the first chapter to receive the coveted John Reily Knox award in 1997. On campus, Delta Pi men have held many leadership positions including two Student Body Presidents, a President of A&S, positions in Student Council and Senate, along with four Mr. Cardinals.
Quick Facts Name: Beta Theta Pi (Beta for short) Beta Theta Pi has produced several prestigious members over the last 160 years that have gone on to become very successful in academia, government, entertainment, athletics, and the military. Some of the more famous brothers include: John Wooden, Purdue 1932 (legendary UCLA men's basketball coach)
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