The Quarterly

Brothers of the Beta Zeta Chapter at Purdue University demonstrated their commitment to service in early April by participating in De-Trash the Wabash, a community-wide cleanup effort focused on preserving the Wabash River and its surrounding areas. Working alongside other volunteers, the brothers collected litter and debris to help protect the local environment and enhance the beauty of the West Lafayette community.

Over the weekend of February 28, 17 Beta Zeta Chapter brothers braved the icy waters to participate in the 2026 West Lafayette Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. The group raised $3,247—the highest total of any participating organization—with proceeds supporting the charity’s mission to empower athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Beta Zeta Chapter brother Jack McKenna, a junior at Purdue University majoring in electrical and computer engineering, is making waves on the national stage as a contestant on Amazon Prime Video’s hit reality competition series, Beast Games. Hosted by YouTube creator MrBeast, the show features massive physical, mental, and strategic challenges with a $5 million winner-take-all prize – one of the largest in reality television history. McKenna was selected from more than 400,000 applicants to be among just 200 contestants competing in the show’s second season, which airs Wednesdays through February 25. Currently, Jack is one of only 10 remaining contestants still vying for the top prize. Beta Zeta Chapter has hosted weekly watch parties at the chapter house, bringing members together to cheer Jack on as he has advanced through each round of the competition.

This past weekend, Purdue University marked a historic milestone with its 150 Years of Legacy celebration, honoring the powerful impact of Fraternity, Sorority, and Cooperative Life (FSCL) on campus. Sigma Nu brothers joined fellow Greek alumni and friends in West Lafayette for a weekend of tours, receptions, and special events commemorating the community’s enduring contributions to leadership, scholarship, and lifelong brotherhood. As part of the celebration, Purdue recognized the FSCL 150 Most Influential Alumni, honoring graduates whose achievements have left a lasting mark on the university and beyond. Among those recognized were Beta Zeta Chapter brothers Jeff Hollings, Chuck Ludwig, Al Wurster, and Olympic legend Ray Ewry. Pictured (Left to Right): Jeff Hollings, Chuck Ludwig, Al Wurster. Brother Ewry entered Chapter Eternal in 1937. He was selected for the Sigma Nu Hall of Fame in 1982.