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.
| “What excites me most about the Academy, is being able to return back to my chapter and give back. Give back the new knowledge, energy and ideas that I will obtain.”– Joseph Adeoye, Towson ’15 | “Being a non-US Chapter puts Sigma Upsilon Phi in a unique position so the Academy will serve to be a learning experience, fostering an ecology of knowledge exchange and development.”– Moiz Ali, Manchester ’16 | ||
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“What excites me most about the Academy is the opportunity of surrounding myself with motivated individuals who are undoubtedly passionate about our Fraternity. From this unique experience, I hope to obtain the leadership skills that will help advance my Chapter, and allow me to be the best future business leader that I can be.” – Rachel Alvey, Drexel ’13 |
“What excites me most about the academy is the opportunity to collaborate with brothers from other chapters. It will be fantastic to connect with such an accomplished group of brothers at The Academy!”– Blake Dagenais, Central Michigan ’13 | ||
| “I am thrilled for this opportunity so that I can meet fellow brothers from other chapters who have the same goal in mind. I hope to gain a lot of leadership skills and knowledge to bring back to my chapter so that I can benefit it for years to come.”– Cassidy Doohan, Eastern Washington ’14 | “Alpha Kappa Psi is such a prestigious affiliation with so many accomplished individuals. I am honored to be in the Academy Class of 2016, and I am excited to network with some of the top members of the Fraternity.”
– Scott Ho, Cal Poly SLO ’15 |
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| “What excites me the most about the Academy is getting to meet and learn with a great group of Brothers from all across the country.”– Kevin Hurt, Kansas State ‘ 15 | “I’m most excited to meet and collaborate with brothers from around the world! I’m from the only Asian chapter – and one of the newest too; it will be very interesting to see how I could strengthen this brotherhood by imbibing the best practices, traditions and leadership styles of the various other chapters into ours.”
– Varidhi Kejriwal, Hong Kong ’15 |
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| “I am looking forward to meeting my fellow brothers from chapters around the world and building friendships that will last a lifetime. I am also excited for this amazing opportunity to grow as a professional and with what I learn not only better myself, but my chapter as well.“– Nathan Leo, William Paterson ’15 | “I attended PBLI in Chicago in February and it was eye opening to meet other brothers from my region (Valley Crossroads), so I am really looking forward to meeting brothers from around the world and build meaningful connections and experiences with them and the Academy Facilitators.”– Ryan Lesley, Butler ’14 | ||
| “This three day long leadership retreat presents a unique opportunity for me to further develop my leadership skills and learn how to work more efficiently in the fast-paced business world.”– Emma Li, Virginia ’15 | “I am mostly excited to meet new, get to know, and connect with brothers that I have never met before and would have probably never had the opportunity to meet if it wouldn’t have been for this amazing opportunity!”– Alyson Logel, Iowa State ’15 | ||
“At the Academy I am excited to meet fellow brothers who share a passion to continuously improve themselves and others to serve to our best capabilities as a brother of Alpha Kappa Psi.”– Anne McCarty, Kentucky ’14 |
“I’m very honored to have this opportunity to interact and learn from some of the best leaders AKPsi has to offer from around the country. I’m also very excited to make some new friends as well, so I’m very much looking forward to The Academy in June!”
– Blair Nelson, North Dakota ’14 |
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| “What excites me the most about the Academy is that I get to partake in this once-in-a-lifetime learning experience and work with brothers from different chapters. I hope to improve myself by looking for new ways to become a better leader and new ways I can help better my chapter.”– Jessica Nguyen, Bentley ’15 | “I am excited to meet my fellow brothers from other chapters and I hope to gain a new perspective on leadership at this year’s Academy.”– Alyssa Nigh, Nebraska ’15 | ||
| “I am looking very much forward to taking my Fraternity experience to the next level and sharing the experience of The Academy with my Brothers from around the world!”– Patrick Northcraft, Toledo ’13-Life | “I am most excited to meet Brothers from near and far, from various backgrounds with varying outlooks and ideas.” – Dabin Park, Western Washington ’16 |
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| “More than anything, I am excited to gain different perspectives not only on leadership, but also on the brothers around me who are going through this experience with me. I hope to be able to take what I learn at The Academy and bring it back to my chapter and community.”– Gina Testa, New York ’15 |
