From June 24-27, twenty student members will attend an intensive leadership retreat designed to make even the best of Alpha Kappa Psi more impactful, value-based leaders. Through the generous support of Alpha Kappa Psi alumni and friends, the AKPsi Foundation pays all expenses for those attending the experience.
Cal Poly Pomona Colony Installs as Chi Epsilon Chapter
On May 6, the colony at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona installed as the Chi Epsilon Chapter with 35 newly initiated members; six additional students are to be initiated at a later date by the chapter.
The group began as a discussion between five students at Cal Poly Pomona in early 2016. The five students recognized the lack of a professional business fraternity on campus and wanted a way to connect the different colleges to create a network of knowledge. Led by then colony president Henry Chen, 10 students colonized in September 2016. During their colonization period, the chapter put on various professional, social, and service events. For one of their community service events, a group of 20 students volunteered for the Brea 8K Run in support of a local high school’s programs. During one of their social events, colonists held a bonfire where they were able to get to know and understand one another in a relaxed environment. “An important component of the bonfire was also to set up an environment where everyone can talk about themselves deeply and what motivates them as individuals,” said the chapter. “At the bonfire, several of us shared items that were very important to ourselves such as why we want to make money or the reasons for waking up every day doing what they do. The event truly allowed everyone to better understand each other on a deeper level.”
In a letter of support for chartering, Colony Advisor Christopher Chen, UC Riverside ’08-Life expressed his enthusiasm with their progress and readiness to become a chapter. “It has been a great pleasure to have provided my knowledge and guidance to the colonists of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity at Cal Poly Pomona. From my interactions and communications with the colony executive board, it is evident that they have internalized and practice the five core values of Alpha Kappa Psi. Furthermore, they have created a strong foundation on which a thriving chapter may be built and maintained.”
Get to Know the Heritage Center Support Staff
The support staff at the Heritage Center keep the fraternity working smoothly every day. These are the welcoming faces when entering the Heritage Center, the voices that answer every phone call, and the people who assist chapters with financial issues, membership questions, and MarketPlace orders (along with many more duties). AKPsi took some time to ask them a few fun questions so everyone can get to know these amazing staff members a little better.
Virginia Tech Alumni Chapter Granted Charter
Alpha Kappa Psi, the largest international professional business fraternity, recently granted an alumni charter to the Virginia Tech Alumni Chapter. On April 22nd, 15 brothers came together to celebrate the installation.
2017 Convention Countdown: 100 Days!
On Monday, April 24th, the 59th Alpha Kappa Psi Convention will only be 100 days away! At least 1,000 individuals from all over the world are anticipated to gather in Las Vegas, Nevada to determine the direction of the fraternity, participate in leadership development, and celebrate the very best of Alpha Kappa Psi.
