The Beta Epsilon Way
The Beta Epsilon Way today- “Bayanihan”, Beta Epsilon Style: Carefully rolling six-foot concrete sections into place along the Beta Way.
- Laying the Last Block of the Beta Way: University President and the Most Exalted Brother carefully place the final paving block, marking the completion of the Beta Way.
- 1962 Residents on the Steps of Melchor Hall: Under Most Exalted Brother Bobby Tinio, the Betans completed the Beta Way and earned the prestigious Wenceslao Q. Vinzons Award.
- The Beta Epsilon Way: The early years.
- The Beta Epsilon Way: The early years.
- The Beta Epsilon Way today
- The Beta Epsilon Way today
- The Beta Epsilon Way today
- The Beta Epsilon Way today
The Beta Epsilon Way
After World War II, when the University of the Philippines moved to Diliman, students faced the challenge of crossing the wide, marshy terrain between Melchor Hall and Palma Hall. Recognizing this, the brothers of Beta Epsilon took the initiative to create a pathway to bridge these two major buildings.
In 1953, under then MEB Joe S. Arvisu BE’49, the fraternity began constructing what would become the “Beta Epsilon Way” (fondly known as “Beta Way”). The original pathway was made of gravel and sand, with brothers laboring on weekends to complete it. From 1960 to 1961, under Dennis T. Quinto BE’58, the path was upgraded to a concrete block-paved walkway. The project was officially inaugurated on November 15, 1961, by UP President Vicente G. Sinco.
This 240-meter long and 1.58-meter-wide concrete path not only became a practical solution for students but also a symbol of the fraternity’s dedication to service and engineering excellence. It earned Beta Epsilon the Vinzons Achievement Award in 1962, presented by the UP University Student Union, chaired by National Artist Kidlat Tahimik.
Today, the Beta Epsilon Way stands as a beloved landmark in UP Diliman. In 2019, to celebrate Beta Epsilon’s 90th year, with the collaborative effort of betan Alumni, esteemed brod Sid Consunji BE’67 of DMCI, and the residents, the pathway was renovated to enhance both its beauty and functionality, with access rails, park-style stools, and an expanded walkway.
