The Beta Lyceum is an internal group within my fraternity, Beta Theta Pi, that strives to fulfill our pledge of "cultivation of the intellect" by gathering brothers twice per week to discuss current events, controversial issues, and public policy. Secondary and tertiary goals of the Lyceum follow its name's origination in Athens, Greece, as Aristotle's first University. I began this Tuesday/Thursday gathering to allow for an opportunity for brothers (and friends) to come together in a social atmosphere driven by intellectual curiosity and brotherhood rather than a party.