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Pi Rho Zeta (ΠΡΖ) is an academic and social college fraternity recognized by both the State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred and the college's Greek Senate. The fraternity was founded by seven young men. Pi Rho Zeta promotes scholarship, moral fortitude, and fraternity.

Pi Rho Zeta seeks diversity. Beta chapter at Cortland was founded in the Spring of 1998, continuing its mission to transcend barriers, both personal and physical.

Pi Rho Zeta is an active member of Alfred State College Greek Senate, and many of its brothers have been Executive Board members.

Honorary Members

 * Ms. Heather Potter Mattos
 * Mr. Theodore Smith
 * Mr. William G. Barret
 * Mr. Art McLaughlin
 * Mr. Gene Lamphier
 * Mr. Bill Johnson
 * Mr. Brian Donaldson
 * Mrs. Kelly Hint

History
Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity was founded on November 17, 1987 in the Mackenzie East Complex of Alfred State College. On December 10th 1987, a letter of intent was written, the first step toward becoming a recognized Greek Fraternity. On February 3rd 1989, Pi Rho Zeta received its provisional charter after the appointment of Art McLaughlin, the head of the engineering department, as honorary brother. The first pledge class was inducted soon afterward.

On October 14th 1991, Pi Rho Zeta became an officially-recognized and chartered fraternity at Alfred State College. Pi Rho Zeta formed its first Alumni Board of Directors, now called the National Board of Directors, in the fall of 1997. Pi Rho Zeta inducted the first pledge class of its Cortland Chapter in the spring of 1998.

Pledging
Pi Rho Zeta reorganized its pledge program in Spring 1989. The program requires a four-week commitment, numerous hours of academic study, and an exacting effort towards bettering the community. Prospective members are asked to explore all options, seeking out other fraternities, so that they can be assured their choice is correct.

Philanthropy
Pi Rho Zeta encourages a sense of civic duty and life-long service to community and nation. Brothers can be found in sponsored youth programs, military duty, government, and other many other service areas. Beyond these commitments, the fraternity has undertaken specific projects with the aim of bettering their community.


 * Backpack Buddies
 * Allegany County is one of the poorest in New York state and, as a result, the children in the schools surrounding Alfred State often go without food on the weekends. Parents and teachers created a supplemental education program on weekends and breaks. Pi Rho Zeta has supported the program with numerous hours of community service.


 * Adopt-a-Highway
 * Noticing a lack of care for the stretch of highway between Alfred and its sister campus, brothers formed a group to clean and improve this neglected roadway.

In addition to these programs, the fraternity engages in regular community service with the college, especially during Hot Dog Day, Freshman Move-In Day, and other seasonal events. Also, from time to time, the fraternity has supported the Alfred Village Food Pantry, Hornell Animal Shelter, the Greater Rochester YMCA, and other causes of local interest. Most recently, Pi Rho Zeta has contributed to the "Airplanes for Hunter" project, an effort to assist a child with cancer break the world record for creating paper airplanes.

Recognition
Presidential Academic Achievement Award for Greek Life