Zeta Beta Tau Statement

October 25, 2006

The Men of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity sincerely apologize for the insensitivity of some of its members during a social exchange with Delta Delta Delta Sorority on October 5, 2006. Some members engaged in stereotyping and the other members did not step forward to intercede. For both the action and inaction, the members are truly sorry.

Diversity training and cultural sensitivity instruction is now a permanent part of our Brotherhood Education program. The Chapter has already scheduled the University's Program on Intergroup Relations. In addition, chapter leaders have contacted the Director of La Casa Cultural Latina, Adele Lozano to arrange for workshops and to provide a forum for interaction. We have work to do both inside the chapter and within the campus community.

The chapter realizes the importance of a diverse population on this campus and in this society. While the Latino Community is particularly offended, we realize that our actions were disturbing to all right thinking people.

• Brandon Keene
  President, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
  University of Illinois

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