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Artist Behind Founders Portraits Enters Chapter Eternal

Shawn Sigler — 2010-08-03 01:40:00 -0500

World renowned portrait artist Paul Joseph Penczner, a 1994 special initiate of the Delta Zeta Chapter at the University of Memphis, passed away at the age of 93 after a short illness on Sunday June 27th at his home in Memphis, TN.

A Hungary born artist, Paul also served as a Lieutenant in World War II. In 1951, he and his wife Jolanda immigrated to Memphis; shortly after in 1954, opening the “Penczner Fine Art Studio” in Midtown. In recognition of his great work, in 1995, the mayors of Memphis and Shelby County officially named June 15th “Paul Penczner Day”.

As one of the most well known Memphian artists, Paul’s accolades showcase his amazing talent. After winning awards from the Smithsonian, and with his work adorning the walls of the white house, one of his more notable recognitions is Pope John Paul II accepting his depictions of Jesus and the twelve apostles into the Vatican Museum.

Along with his contributions to the city of Memphis, Paul left a lasting impression on our Fraternity. If anyone has ever received a tour of Memorial Headquarters, Penczner’s work is hard to miss. Entering the rotunda, you are surrounded by six exquisite oil paintings of our founders, all of which were painted by Paul. The majority of the paintings within the museum are Penczner paintings, including copies of his depiction of Jesus and the twelve apostles that were accepted into the Vatican.

Paul Joseph Penczner was born on September 17th, 1916, and is survived by his wife of 60 years Jolanda, his two sons Paul and Marius, three daughters-in-law, Jung-Mi (Rosita), Nancy and Debbie, along with his four grandchildren and many friends. The Fraternity sends it’s condolences to the family and friends of Brother Penczner.

Epsilon Delta - Chapter Excellence/Advisory Board of the Year

Jared Darter — 2010-08-01 17:35:00 -0500

Hello Fellow Brothers/Friends,

This past weekend myself and a few of our brothers & alumni attended the 2010 International Pi Kappa Alpha convention which was held in Austin, TX. The Epsilon Delta chapter of the University of North Texas received their second Raymond L. Orians Chapter Excellence Award!

The Epsilon Delta alumni advisory board was also recognized as the Alumni Advisory Board of the year!

Congrats to our chapter/alumni for all your hard work and accomplishments this previous year!

J Dar
Pi Kappa Alpha
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Whose House?!

Andy Edwards — 2010-07-07 18:49:00 -0500

Yes! The Pikes at North Texas have recently acquired a house!! This is very exciting news as the Epsilon Delta Chapter has only been on campus for three short years since the mid-1990s. Pictures will be posted following the August 1st move-in day, so get ready!

Alumni are always welcome to stop by as well as anyone seeking more information about the Pike Chapter at North Texas.

Point Guard: Basketball Tournament Benefit

Andy Edwards — 2010-07-07 18:41:00 -0500

Get ready and gear up for the first annual Point Guard: Basketball Tournament! Register today at the "Home" page!

Point Guard: Basketball Tournament Benefit
September 12, 2010 @ 12:00 PM
North Texas Physical Education Building (PEB)

All proceeds go to the Caeti Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Student Team: $50/team
Faculty/Staff/Other: $200/team

Payment will be accepted at the event.

Register your team today at the "Home" page!