The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation Announces 2016 Academy Fellows

Posted On May 25, 2016 By akpsi In Uncategorized /  5

INDIANAPOLIS (May 25, 2016) –In June, nineteen 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.

The Academy was created in 2001 to provide participants with a solid grounding in self-awareness, leadership skills, teamwork, and a new perspective on change and systems thinking. Participants will learn how to become a leader who makes a visible difference and more positive force in their organization and profession.

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Gamma Eta Hosts “Be-WISE-er” Event at University of Toledo

Posted On May 12, 2016 By akpsi In Articles /  3

TOLEDO (May 12, 2016) — Called “Be-WISE-er”, the Gamma Eta Chapter at The University of Toledo presented an event on April 5 designed to bring awareness and combat substance abuse.

As college students, the chapter members set high goals of continuing their education, graduating and landing their dream jobs. They noticed an alarming increase in substance abuse reports around their city and campus over the past year.

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The Zeta Pi Chapter Hosts the Real World Series

Posted On May 11, 2016 By akpsi In Articles /  3

HAYS, KS (May 11, 2016) — In early May, the Zeta Pi Chapter at Fort Hays State University hosted their third installment of the Real World series, Real World 103.

The program is designed give current students the opportunity to speak with recent FHSU graduates and ease their transition into the real world. Students of all disciplines were invited to come attend the program, ask questions, and participate in the discussion. The idea for the series began when members of the Hays Area Young Professionals proposed a discussion with current students about the potential issues they could face upon entering the real world. 

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Omega Theta Hosts Case Competition

Posted On May 6, 2016 By akpsi In Articles /  5

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (May 6, 2016) — In early April, members of the Omega Theta Chapter at the University of Maryland provided an opportunity for local high school students to participate in a case competition and use real business concepts.

“Prior to being given the case, students were divided into five groups for a quick learning session taught by Omega Theta members: accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain, and operations,” said Jiening Wu, Omega Theta member and the project’s lead.

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