Cornell will revoke its recognition of Tau Kappa Epsilon for at least three years following reports of an alcohol-related hospitalization of a freshman. The University rejected the fraternity’s appeal of the decision.
The Phi Kappa Tau house, located at 106 The Knoll, was recently named the first fraternity or sorority house in New York State to use New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s comprehensive energy assessment, known as Home Performance with ENERGYSTAR. Improvements to the house will save Phi Kappa Tau approximately $1,100 per year in energy costs.
IFC's decision comes as the Greek system faces increasing pressure following the death of George Desdunes ’13, and as the Board of Trustees meets on campus this weekend.
George Desdunes ’13 died Friday morning after he was found unresponsive in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house. Alcohol consumption may have played a role in the death, Tompkins County Sheriff Ken Lansing said.